It’s day two at Glorious Goodwood with the Sussex Stakes the feature on the card. We have four selections for you using the best odds from betting sites.
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Tuesday began well for us with Al Aali, so let’s see if lightning is capable of striking twice.
Hatteen is an interesting runner on his handicap debut for the Andrew Balding/Oisin Murphy combination, which regulars will know is one I have a lot of time for. He was an impressive winner at Doncaster last time (1m4f, good to firm) and enters handicaps off a mark of 88, which gives him scope to improve again.
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He is much respected but a pretty skinny price at the same time, with Infraad (William Haggas/Tom Marquand) another with potential and Cannes an interesting contender sent from Ireland by the excellent Joseph O’Brien.
The latter has to bounce back after a lack lustre run at Royal Ascot but I’d definitely not be writing him off and a win would not surprise. However, a really interesting entrant is BALTIC FLEET, who I am happy to take a chance on to small stakes at a good price on betting apps.
He’s 20/1 at the time of writing and that looks attractive. He ran well on his handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) in May and followed that with a better effort when second in a small field at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last time.
After that race, he was bought out of George Boughey’s yard for £170,000 and is now at Ian Williams’ Worcestershire yard. I’d be pretty confident there is more to come from him, given that the horses that filled first and third at Wolverhampton have both gone on to win since, so that form is working out well.
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William Buick rides for the first time and if the unexposed Space Blues gelding can continue his rise, he could go much closer than his current price suggests.
Goodwood day two racing tip 1:Baltic Fleet (Goodwood, 13.50) – 1pt each-way @ 20/1 (William Hill)
A cracking Group 3 contest where the front two in the market, Sayidah Dariyan and FLORA OF BERMUDA, both have to prove they’ll get home over this far.
We sided with Royal Velvet at Royal Ascot but it appears she might have just gone over the top on her last two starts, while Zanthos does get this trip and is a danger and Planet Seeker – who dead-heated for first in this last year – is another who should be involved.
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However, I’m just siding with Flora Of Bermuda because she’s such a good, consistent yardstick for a sprinter. She’s officially the best in this field over shorter than this but I think she’ll see it out, as she wasn’t stopping when winning the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6½f, good to firm).
She’s a strong finisher with a good attitude and she represents a stable (Andrew Balding) that’s in good form and I am surprised that, at the time of writing, she’s not heading the market. She did, after all, beat the market leader by 2l last time they met and they meet on the same terms this time. Hopefully she can head the field past the post.
Goodwood day two racing tip 2: Flora Of Bermuda (Goodwood, 15.00) – 1pt win @ 7/2 (William Hill)
Speedy juveniles to the fore here with Richard Hannon-trained Pershaada heading the market after a C&D novice win and a fourth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, where she was a place in front of CROWNBREAKER.
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I think the latter represents a bit of value at a bigger price than the favourite on horse racing betting sites, having shown her 100/1 Queen Mary fifth to be no fluke by heading to France and winning in Listed company since.
She’s got bags of pace and while there may be less exposed contenders, I actually think her extra experience could prove positive in a race like this. With her trainer among the winners, she looks a lively each-way player who could prove up to winning this.
The unbeaten Adonius could be anything but will have to improve on what he’s produced to add to his CV, while El Floridita is another who is not ruled out.
Goodwood day two racing tip 3:Crownbreaker (Goodwood, 15.35) – 1pt each-way @ 9/2 (Bet365)
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While we can’t dismiss outsiders out of hand after what happened with Qirat last year, it really would be a big surprise if this prestigious prize didn’t go to one of the three leading contenders, Opera Ballo, Gstaad or BOW ECHO.
It may not be original to side with the favourite but he’s earned that tag and I think he’ll be better suited by this quicker track than he was at Royal Ascot in the St James’s Palace Stakes (1m, good to firm) last time.
His 2,000 Guineas win was the best performance in that race since the great Frankel and I think that’s always worth bearing in mind. He’s beaten Gstaad fair and square and although there may not be too much in it any longer, he holds the cards.
I am also a big fan of Aidan O’Brien and I can see the argument that he is also still improving, especially as he pushed the selection much closer at the Royal meeting.
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He wouldn’t be an undeserving winner but he’s got it to do and he’s officially still got 5lb to find with George Boughey’s mount. That’s considerable and if you’re backing him you’re surely having to do so hoping that the favourite misfires.
Opera Ballo is, in fact, the second best on official ratings as they go to post and he’s a Group 1 winner who has a CV that reads 7-10. He’s the best of the older horses but it will be tough for both he and Ten Bob Tony to successfully concede 8lb to both Bow Echo and Gstaad.
Goodwood day two racing tip 4: Bow Echo (Goodwood, 16.10) – 3pts win @ 5/4 (Betfred)
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has expressed readiness to go all out in his roster-building bid as training camp opens on Tuesday.
The 83-year-old declared his willingness to “give up the future” to make a big-time addition to the roster, while expressing confidence in his team.
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“I’d give up future to add substantive to where we are today as to a player,” Jones said on Tuesday while addressing the media. “To give you an idea about would I invest in something substantive to get the right kind of deal to improve us opening day, I would.
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” I feel that good about this team this year. And of course, you know that I haven’t seen this team play together and so, but in general, looking ahead, I think we’ve got a chance to be worthy of spending some future if we saw an opportunity.”
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The most obvious factor for Jerry Jones’ sense of urgency is the long championship drought at Dallas. The Cowboys haven’t played in the NFC Championship Game since 1995, and the pressure appears to be getting to Jones.
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Asked whether he is feeling the pressure ahead of fall, he responded:
“Yes, I do for all the obvious reasons.”
Jones’ frustration is understandable, with the longtime owner having admitted he feels he has let fans down. His failure to replicate the success of the 1990s is telling.
He has wasted no opportunity to state his commitment to returning the organization to its glory days following the disappointment of last season. He went as far as saying he would “hitchhike from Indianapolis to Dallas to get the Cowboys another Super Bowl” back in February.
Jerry Jones reignites Maxx Crosby trade speculations
One of the top targets on the Cowboys’ radar is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Fixing the defense is a priority for the Cowboys after ranking bottom of the NFL in defense last season.
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Although a trade sending Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens recently fell through due to a failed physical, Jerry Jones confirmed the Cowboys’ continued interest.
Jones reignited the trade speculations on Tuesday, insisting the Cowboys did not walk away from a potential trade deal involving Crosby.
Meanwhile, Jones’ aggressive mindset is reflected across board within the Cowboys, with head coach Brian Schottenheimer mandating a strict no redshirts policy for rookies. In other words, the franchise’ overriding priority at the draft was getting prospects who will step in and contribute immediately rather than developmental projects.
The Esports World Cup 2026 will conclude with the $2 million Counter-Strike 2 competition.
The Esports World Cup 2026 will conclude with the $2 million Counter-Strike Championship Final at the Accor Arena in Paris, organizers announced Tuesday.
Along with the CS2 grand finale, the EWC 2026 Club Champion will also be crowned at the iconic Counter-Strike venue, which played host to the final CS:GO Major in 2023.
The 32-team CS2 competition will include 28 of the top-ranked teams in the world according to the Valve Region Standings. The final four teams will be determined through a 128-team open qualifier taking place in Paris from Aug. 7-9.
The $2 million prize pool is the largest in Counter-Strike 2 history, and the competition could also determine the Club Championship.
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The EWC 2026 began on July 6 and runs through Aug. 23. The event will see more than 2,000 players from more than 200 clubs and more than 100 countries competing across 24 games and 25 tournaments for a total prize pool exceeding $75 million.
Mitch Marsh was at his destructive best as he bludgeoned 63 to help Sunrisers Leeds end Manchester Super Giants’ unbeaten start to The Hundred with an eight-wicket win at Headingley.
The experienced Australia opener crashed six fours and five sixes during a fearless 26-ball knock which provided the impetus for the Sunrisers to chase down 182 for victory.
Marsh was bowled by a yorker from Sonny Baker with the score on 118 but the momentum from his tone-setting innings was continued by England duo Zak Crawley and Harry Brook.
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Sunrisers skipper Crawley blitzed an unbeaten 56 off 34 balls to notch only his second half-century of the summer, having lost his Test place earlier this year.
Crawley’s average in The Hundred (34.50) so far this summer has been superior to what he has managed in the T20 Blast (23.54) and in first-class cricket (20.54).
The 28-year-old felt “in the zone” and was able to play with “a lot of freedom” as he helped his side pull off the highest successful run chase at Headingley in The Hundred.
“I’ve spent too much of my career trying to prove to people how I can play. I’m buzzing that I’ve scored some runs, that’s what I get joy out of,” Crawley told BBC Test Match Special.
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“I’m just thankful I can do that, I’m not too worried about who liked it and who didn’t – I know I did and that’s what I want to do.”
Brook chipped in with 42 not out from 17 balls as he also kickstarted his tournament with an innings bristling with clean ball striking.
The England limited-overs skipper had only managed scores of three and eight in his first two innings but mainly dealt in sixes against the Super Giants.
Brook’s six boundaries all cleared the ropes, including the winning runs off Noor Ahmad with 12 balls to spare.
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Earlier, England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler continued his impressive start to this year’s tournament with an unbeaten 63 off 33 balls which provided the bedrock of the Super Giants’ 181-3.
Heinrich Klaasen had chipped with 53 off 27 balls while Aussie seamer Nathan Ellis bagged 2-30 to finish the pick of the Sunrisers’ bowlers.
The Sunrisers have won two of their opening matches in The Hundred and join the Super Giants, who stay top on net run-rate, Welsh Fire and MI London on eight points.
Clegg added: “My coach said something a bit silly earlier, which was that [footballer] Lionel Messi only shows up for the World Cup, and he meant that my experience allows me to step up for these big moments when all season I’ve been swimming a bit crap.
“He will hopefully agree that I’ve done that tonight.”
And how. Clegg attacked the second 50m of the race with relish and pulled away from his rivals to post a time of 24.73 seconds, half a second quicker than he has gone all year.
It also upgraded the silver he won in Birmingham over the distance – achieved when he was not only four years younger, but in much better shape physically.
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All that was playing through his mind as he stood on the podium, lip trembling and trying hard to keep his shape, as Flower of Scotland played.
“I was really struggling to keep it together,” said Clegg, who had missed his sister’s wedding amid the preparations for these Games. “Once the anthem started playing, I just started shaking and started to tear up a little bit.
“I’m a very emotional person, but I don’t really let them out very often. And for me to show that emotion kind of, I think, speaks louder than words for me.
“Every time I tried to articulate it, I’ve fallen short of the actual feeling. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I think nothing in my career can really beat that moment. Even winning gold at Paris.”
File Pic: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, right, with US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo)
UEFA has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s ambitious proposal to create a $20 billion commercial company to manage the World Cup and other major tournaments, declaring that football’s governing institutions have crossed a dangerous line.The European football body reacted strongly after FIFA officially unveiled plans for FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new entity that would seek up to $4.2 billion from private investors in exchange for minority, non-controlling stakes in the business, which has been valued at $20 billion.The proposal immediately triggered concerns over the future ownership and governance of football, with UEFA questioning the transparency behind the project and warning against commercialising the sport’s biggest competitions.
‘It is not FIFA’s to sell’
In an unusually blunt statement, UEFA made its opposition crystal clear.“It is not FIFA’s to sell,” the governing body said as per an AP report. “None of us are the owners of football.”The organisation also warned that the proposal threatens the game’s long-term governance.“The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade — especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially,” UEFA said while responding to reports of FIFA selling stakes linked to its competitions.Calling the development deeply concerning, UEFA added that it viewed the reports “extremely seriously. So should every national Football Association.”The statement concluded with another sharp warning: “This crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross.”UEFA represents 55 national associations, making it one of FIFA’s most influential confederations.
FIFA defends investment plan
FIFA, meanwhile, insisted the project is designed to strengthen global football rather than privatise it.According to the governing body, the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise would oversee competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and the Club World Cup, while raising fresh capital from carefully selected long-term investors.Investment bank J.P. Morgan is working with FIFA on the project, while prospective investors reportedly include Thrive Eternal, launched by Joshua Kushner. Joshua is the brother of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, further fuelling scrutiny over FIFA’s political and commercial connections.FIFA said its 211 member associations would have to approve the proposal and could each receive up to $20 million in one-off capital if the plan is adopted.Defending the initiative, Infantino said: “This is about the democratisation of football worldwide.”
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Echoes of FIFA’s failed 2018 proposal
This is not the first time Infantino has attempted to bring private investment into FIFA competitions.In 2018, he proposed a confidential $25 billion partnership backed by Japan’s SoftBank to launch new global tournaments, including an expanded Club World Cup. That proposal eventually collapsed after fierce resistance from UEFA, which feared it would undermine the Champions League and European Championship.Despite that setback, Infantino later expanded the Club World Cup and strengthened FIFA’s commercial ties with Saudi Arabia, which will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
Last year, the plan involved building a Vikings roster so formidable that J.J. McCarthy didn’t need to be Superman. In fact, there was even some chatter about merely wanting a game manager.
Minnesota is pivoting toward a new strategy.
Whoever is going to start in 2026 needs to be an “elevator.” Such is the desire from head coach Kevin O’Connell. The skipper appeared alongside GM Nolan Teasley — fresh off a slobberknocker of a deal for Brian O’Neill — to chat about what’s coming in training camp. Coach O’Connell wants a passer who is going to make his teammates better rather than insisting on the teammates making the quarterback better.
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Kevin O’Connell Wants an “Elevator” at QB
Conveniently, the Vikings’ social media crew cut up the presser in a way that makes things pretty neat and tidy. Look at what the coach had to say:
“We want an elevator at the quarterback position. In many ways, doing that in this system is kind of a do-your-job mentality, which is running the show, throwing completions and just showing the ability to execute our offense with comfort.” – Head Coach Kevin O’Connell pic.twitter.com/QTiXVu5MPd
In a lot of ways, Kevin O’Connell is asking for something that’s pretty simple. After all, he distills the job of an “elevator” down to being somebody who can feel comfortable in the scheme (albeit an evolving, dynamic scheme). There’s a need to distribute the ball, doing so in a manner that’s similar to a point guard in basketball. Keep things simple by getting the ball to the playmakers to do damage, as Kirk Cousins used to say.
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Nov 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets instrucyion from head coach Kevin O’Connell in the first quarter game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports.
O’Connell has for years discussed the need to complete passes. Sounds basic, of course, and yet there’s a reason why he goes to such great lengths to emphasize that point. Yet again, he is doing so by explaining that he wants his starter to easily complete passes.
Putting things in baseball terms would mean saying that the starting pitcher can throw the ball for strikes. O’Connell’s focus isn’t on whether the pitcher prefers a 4-seam fastball over a 2-seam fastball. Nor is O’Connell asking for a great curve ball, slider, or changeup, at least not in this particular response. Instead, he wants somebody who can locate his pitch.
Last year, that basic ability was lacking.
J.J. McCarthy was often put in a position to fail. Still, the kid wasn’t close to good enough. His debut season as a starter — just ten games due to three separate injuries — involved completing a stunningly poor 57.6% of his passes. Do note, though, that NFL Next Gen Stats insists that his expected completion percentage was a healthier 61.8%.
Presently, Kyler Murray is almost certainly a better quarterback than McCarthy. A key caveat is that we’re considering real human beings; they’re dynamic, meaning they’ll be getting better or worse in the coming weeks. Who proves better when it’s time to make a call on who is going to start in Week 1?
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Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) slaps hands with Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell after a made field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Of note within Kevin O’Connell’s response is that he is understanding the issue in a contextual manner. He wants the best passer for within his scheme.
In other words, the accuracy and completed passes that O’Connell covets isn’t going to be measured in some form of bizarre, Pro Bowl style throwing contest. Rather, the successful combatant in this quarterback battle needs to be the point guard in O’Connell’s scheme.
O’Connell is going into his fifth season as the Vikings’ head coach. Good chance, folks, that he hasn’t made a decision that’s weightier than the decision he needs to make in the coming weeks for who will begin the 2026 season as the starting quarterback.
An amateur cricket match in England has found itself at the centre of a major controversy after a fielder was accused of using a finger-clicking trick to fool the umpire into giving a batter out. The incident, which has gone viral on social media and is now being called “Clickgate” or “Clicky Ponting”, occurred during a North Yorkshire and South Durham (NYSD) Cricket League Division Two match between Saltburn Cricket Club 2nd XI and Norton Cricket Club.
What happened?
The controversy revolves around a dismissal involving Norton batter Noman Shabir. As the bowler delivered the ball, it passed close to Shabir’s bat without appearing to make contact. At that exact moment, a Saltburn fielder stationed at first slip clicked his fingers, creating a sharp sound that closely resembled the noise of the ball edging the bat. The wicketkeeper caught the ball cleanly, Saltburn’s players immediately appealed, and the umpire, believing he had heard an edge, gave the batter out.
Shabir protested the decision, insisting he had not touched the ball, but the umpire stood by his verdict. A video of the incident quickly spread across social media, with many viewers claiming the finger click had deliberately deceived the umpire.
Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 18 points.
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More allegations surface
The controversy did not stop with the viral video. Following the incident, cricket fans began analysing Saltburn’s statistics and previous matches. One statistic that attracted attention was wicketkeeper Josh Bowes’ tally of 31 catches in just eight matches, including eight catches in a single innings against Shildon Railway.
For comparison, the world record for catches by a wicketkeeper in a men’s Test innings is seven, making the figure unusual enough to fuel further speculation, although the statistic alone is not evidence of wrongdoing.
Soon after, Rory Cotterill, captain of Middlesbrough Second XI, publicly claimed his side had experienced two similar finger-clicking incidents during a defeat to Saltburn earlier in the season. Another video from a separate match against Wolviston FC has also emerged online, showing a batter being dismissed under similar circumstances, adding to the scrutiny surrounding the club.
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League launches investigation
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League confirmed it has received a formal complaint and has opened an investigation.
In a statement, the league said: “The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday. A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”
The unusual incident has attracted worldwide attention. The original video has been viewed more than five million times on X (formerly Twitter), while cricket fans from around the world have debated whether the dismissal should stand.
Former newspaper editor and television presenter Piers Morgan also reacted, describing the player involved as the “biggest cheat in cricket history”, a comment that further amplified the controversy online.
Discrimination remains “deeply embedded” within English football, according to the chief executive of Kick It Out, as reports of abuse surged by 25 per cent last season.
The anti-discrimination charity recorded 1,744 reports in the 2025-26 campaign, a significant rise from 1,398 in the previous year. For the first time, the number of distinct incidents surpassed 1,000, reaching 1,255.
Kick It Out clarified that while one incident can generate multiple reports, the reports-per-incident ratio for the past season stood at 1.39. The increase was widespread across various platforms and levels of the game.
Reports of online discrimination rose by five per cent to 650, while incidents in the professional game and at grassroots level both saw a 41 per cent increase, reaching 636 and 458 reports respectively.
The charity’s data revealed alarming increases across all types of abuse. Islamophobia reports soared by 88 per cent, homophobia by 46 per cent, and anti-Semitism by 43 per cent. Racism reports were up 19 per cent, sexism by 12 per cent, and ableism by 20 per cent.
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Kick It Out chief executive Samuel Okafor commented on the latest figures (Handout pic from Kick It Out/PA)
Samuel Okafor, Kick It Out’s chief executive, stated: “These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game at a time when we’re also seeing rises in hate crime and divisive political rhetoric in Britain. But they also show that people are more willing to stand up to abuse when they see it, and it’s encouraging to see professional players set that example last season.”
Mr Okafor added: “While we recognise that there is a lot of good work ongoing in football to tackle discrimination, we will continue to work with football authorities, clubs, leagues, regulators and Government to ensure we match the courage shown to report abuse with clear and consistent action so that football is welcoming to everyone.”
The season also saw a 41 per cent increase in reports of discriminatory mass chanting, reaching a record 142 instances. This included rises in racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, and ableist chants.
Furthermore, Kick It Out noted a concerning rise in anti-immigrant language, with terms such as “stop the boats” and “send them back” reported at all levels. The 39 reports of this nature in 2025-26 was more than the 37 in the previous two years combined.
Despite the stark figures, Kick It Out marked a milestone during the season, delivering its 500th fan education session to individuals found to have discriminated in football, with a reoffending rate of just 1.25 per cent.
The Las Vegas Raiders are going with experience at QB1.
Veteran Kirk Cousins enters training camp this week as the team’s starting quarterback, head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters on Tuesday.
Cousins, 37, gets the nod over 2026 first-overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to the NCAA championship last season and captured the Heisman Trophy.
“When we go out to practice (on Wednesday), Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback,” Kubiak said, per ESPN. “He’s the guy, and he deserves it because he’s played really good football. But I want Fernando and Aidan (O’Connell) to push him.”
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Cousins is entering his 15th year in the league, previously playing for the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. He is a four-time Pro Bowler.
Cousins signed with the Raiders in April.
The Falcons signed him to a four-year, $180-million deal in 2024 only to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick just six weeks later.
Cousins went 12-10 in starting 22 of 34 games. His 16 interceptions in 2024 led the league despite playing in just 14 games. The Falcons released him heading into free agency.
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He is 88-77-2 as a starter with Washington, Minnesota and Atlanta.
Gulveer Singh, of India, crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games after claiming a memorable silver medal at the 2026 edition in Glasgow on Tuesday.The national record holder clocked 27:49.78 to finish second behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, who took home the gold medal. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man completed the podium with bronze, while traditional distance-running powerhouses Kenya and Uganda were surprisingly shut out of the medals.
Gulveer executes perfect race strategy
Competing in challenging rain-soaked conditions, Gulveer adopted a composed and tactical approach throughout the race. He remained comfortably within the leading pack for most of the 25-lap contest, conserving energy while closely tracking the frontrunners. With one lap remaining, the Indian runner was positioned in third place before producing a stunning burst of speed in the closing stages. His powerful finishing kick carried him into second place, securing a historic silver and one of India’s greatest achievements in Commonwealth Games distance running.
Historic milestone for Indian athletics
Gulveer’s podium finish ended India’s long-standing wait for success in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games. No Indian athlete had previously won a medal in the event, making his silver a landmark moment for Indian athletics.India’s medallists so far are Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (gold, women’s shot put F57), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men’s high jump), Gulveer Singh (silver, men’s 10,000m), Harjinder Kaur (silver, weightlifting), Valluri Ajaya Babu (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women’s shot put F57) and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).
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