Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has dismissed concerns about Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, saying the forward has no problems at the Turkish club.
Doğan spoke during a live appearance on A Spor ahead of Trabzonspor’s weekend match against Galatasaray.
According to the Trabzonspor president, Onuachu remains committed to the team and continues to work hard in training and matches.
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“Onuachu has no problems whatsoever. He’s someone we’re constantly in contact with. He’s one of the rare players who gives his all in training,” Doğan said.
“He also does his best in matches. Sometimes he seems to play poorly in terms of the system; sometimes he doesn’t play where he wants, but he’s one of the top three strikers in this league.”
Onuachu returned to Trabzonspor after a spell in England and was the club’s leading scorer last season.
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Doğan said the club expects even more from the 32-year-old striker.
“He was last year’s top scorer. He’s someone who can do anything he wants when he sets his mind to it, and we expect even better from him going forward,” he added.
Fernando Mendoza’s mom has opened up about Tom Brady’s mentorship of the Raiders rookie, praising the NFL legend for his kindness, guidance and constant support as Mendoza begins his career.
It appears Ilia Topuria has been medically cleared to continue fighting, and ‘El Matador’ has now stormed back onto social media, accusing Justin Gaethje of foul play.
However, after Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, mentioned Topuria’s son during their online back-and-forth, the hard-hitting lightweight has now issued a chilling warning to the Dominance MMA CEO.
For context, after announcing that he was officially back, Topuria accused Gaethje of foul play, suggesting that ‘The Highlight‘ had tampered with his gloves to gain an unfair advantage. In a subsequent post, the former lightweight champion took aim at both Gaethje and his manager with an F-bomb-laden post.
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“Welcome back Champ, I’m glad you are ok. I’m not going to give you the F word back because your son is my friend, and I cannot say bad words to his father. Tell him I said, ‘What’s up?’ He is the man.”
Safe to say Topuria did not appreciate Abdelaziz bringing his son into the conversation and hit back with a warning:
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“Don’t bring my son into this. You being his friend has nothing to do with me and you. You know exactly why I said what I said. So don’t hide behind him. F**k you still stands.”
Check out Ilia Topuria’s clapback at Ali Abdelaziz below:
Former UFC two-division champion Topuria was last seen suffering a TKO loss via corner stoppage against Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. As he gears up for his comeback, Dana White has hinted at a fight against Paddy Pimblett or a rematch with Gaethje as potential options.
What did Ilia Topuria accuse Justin Gaethje of?
It appears Ilia Topuria doesn’t believe Justin Gaethje won their UFC Freedom 250 bout fair and square. ‘El Matador’ seems to suspect that ‘The Highlight’ may have put “something weird” in his gloves during the contest.
In a post on X earlier this week, Topuria announced his comeback to fighting, claiming that he had completed his final medical tests. However, the fighter’s return announcement quickly turned to scathing accusations against the reigning lightweight champion:
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“Final medical tests done. I’m back. To all the clowns who’ve been talking s**t and counting me out this whole time, here I am. Now let’s see who’s got the b**ls. Thanks to everyone for the support. Next time I’ll make sure they check Justin’s gloves so he doesn’t put anything weird on them. See you soon.”
One of two far-right activists accused of murdering former Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu acknowledged responsibility for his death but insisted he acted in self-defence as their trial opened in Paris on Monday. Loik Le Priol and Romain Bouvier have been charged with murder and attempted murder respectively.
Twitch streamer Nick “Nmplol” has refuted MisterArther’s allegations that he emotionally abused Katchii, also known as “ItsKatchii.” For context, on September 16, 2026, MisterArther spoke with Dean “Deansocool” on his livestream and claimed that Katchii was a “prime example” of Nmplol’s alleged emotional abuse.
The German personality also described an incident at a winter party with other prominent streamers, where Katchii was “crying, sobbing, and chasing” Nmplol after he “drove off in the car.” According to MisterArther, while “sobbing to everybody,” Katchii stated “all the bad things” Nick allegedly had “done to her and said to her.”
On the same day (September 16, 2026), Nmplol connected with Deansocool to address MisterArther’s allegations. While “adamantly denying” the Twitch streamer‘s accusations, Nick stated:
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“So, in the time that I was walking up the stairs, I had to turn on the computer to join Discord; there are some allegations that I missed there that Katchii just texted me. And I have to adamantly deny that. That really makes me look really, really bad. I was talking about the streaming stuff and running streams in a certain way. Katchii says, ‘Nick, did you listen to what Arther was saying before you called? Why didn’t you deny anything? He called you abusive to me. And your response was, ‘Everyone knows; I’m so happy.” I didn’t hear that! My phone was not with me. Okay?”
The OTK (One True King) member then stated that claims about his concurrent viewership and “strict schedules” were “true”:
“Now when it comes to, like, being very anal about CCV, strict schedules, all this sort of stuff – yes, this is true. It works! Look at Arther’s numbers when he was with me; look at Arther’s numbers without me. Look at Greek. It just works! I know what I’m doing. I built an empire doing this. If you don’t like it, I really don’t care.”
“Everything I’m getting accused of, he’s done the same thing” – Nmplol “completely denies” MisterArther’s allegations that he emotionally abused Katchii
Nmplol continued his conversation with Deansocool by “completely denying” MisterArther’s allegations that he emotionally abused Katchii. The 35-year-old also claimed that “everything he was getting accused of,” MisterArther had “done the same thing.”
He elaborated:
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“I didn’t even hear what he said about Katchii. I just got texted from her. So, again, I’ve got to completely, you know, deny whatever he said. And all I got to say is just one quick: I’d like to defend, because why wouldn’t you defend yourself? ‘Oh, Arther can’t stream with his sisters.’ Why haven’t I streamed with Clara and Acie? Everything I’m getting accused of, you know, he’s done the same thing.”
As of this writing, Katchii has not issued a statement in response to MisterArther’s allegations against Nmplol.
New Inter Miami manager Cristian Gonzalez couldn’t have asked for a better start to life with the club, winning a trophy in his first match as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup, defeating Cruz Azul 2-0. A rare header from Lionel Messi helped the Argentine score his 100th goal for the club, the same way that he scored his first goal, against the Mexican side. Casemiro added the insurance goal as rain fell over the Nu Stadium, scoring his fourth goal in his last five starts for the club. This also christens their new home with its first trophy since opening in April of 2026.
The Campeones Cup pits the reigning MLS Cup and Liga MX champions against each other to determine the best team from the two leagues. This is the first time that an MLS side have won the competition since New York City FC defeated Atlas in 2022, and it’s the first time ever that Inter Miami have lifted the Campeones Cup. Failing to win in their last three matches, drawing them all, this is an important moment for Inter Miami despite not coming with points in the MLS table.
The need to start off this new era on the right foot and Luis Suarez coming back into the lineup has made a difference alongside Messi and German Berterame. While Berterame hasn’t been the goal scorer that he was expected to be since coming from Monterrey in Liga MX, his work rate has helped Miami defend from the front.
In scoring his 100 goals for Inter Miami, Messi has quite a breakdown: 69 came with his left foot, nine with his right, 10 from free kicks, six from headers, five from penalty kicks, and even one with his chest. There aren’t enough words to show how Messi is one of one, but you have to appreciate each time that we get to see the Argentine cook on a soccer pitch as he lifts the 49th trophy of his career.
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It’s not all smiles as Facundo Mora left with an injury in the 75th minute. Already missing Ian Fray, Gonzalo Lujan had to be subbed in to see out the rest of the game as Cruz Azul grew into things. But a header from Casemiro would wipe that all away as Miami added another trophy to their coffers with Messi. The Herons haven’t seen a season with Messi where they haven’t won a trophy, winning the Leagues Cup, Supporters’ Shield, MLS Cup, and now the Campeones Cup.
Of course, this is far from over as now that Miami’s winless streak is over, they’ll want to get back on the right foot to defend their MLS Cup title. Nashville SC may be in the driver’s seat to win the Eastern Conference in the regular season, but it’s still anyone’s guess who will take home the MLS Cup, and the Herons will certainly have a say in the playoffs.
“This brings a lot of confidence to us throughout the group, and we know that once you get the taste of one trophy, you definitely want to push for more,” Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair said about the trophy following the match. “Because the expectation isn’t just one, it’s to go and win multiple [trophies].”
Next up, the Herons will stay at home facing San Diego FC with a chance to secure three more points and continue the strong start to the Gonzalez era after also securing their first clean sheet in 12 matches in all competitions.
According to Dempster’s story, the Lothians Golf Association said at the time that Surgeon had contacted the group after his day’s round to report that he had played a wrong ball and that he had disqualified himself. On the X social media platform, Surgeon confirmed a post that said there had been “a major incident” at the event and that a player had been “caught red-handed.”
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“Unfortunately it’s true,” Surgeon’s post read. “It was me, I DQ myself and I have owned up and am facing the consequences. Everyone knows, it’s no secret. Again to everyone I’m sorry and it’s something Iv got to deal with moving forward. Thank you.”
Over several responses to questions, Surgeon then explained what he did.
He wrote that he had hit his tee shot “necky” and into the trees, then hit a provisional “on a similar line but smoked inside the tree line (should be safe but further up).” But he found the first ball and not the provisional — both of which were the same style of ball, which, he wrote, might have led to some doubts.
So he put down a “new” provisional and picked it up.
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“Id found the first one,” Surgeon wrote, “but panicked in the heat of the moment as I didn’t think my playing partners would believe me.”
There was a problem with his plan, though. “Someone,” he wrote, had seen his move, which he learned when he got home. “Then I DQ myself,” he wrote.
An X user then asked what Surgeon would’ve done had he not been told he’d been caught. Would he have still disqualified himself?
“Hard to answer … coz it didn’t happen that way,” he wrote. “someone did see to make the decision easy.”
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Recently, the Lothians Golf Association sent a statement to the Scotsman’s Dempster regarding “an incident” at the tournament and the ensuing five-year suspension, though it didn’t name Surgeon.
“Following an incident that occurred during the qualifying rounds of the Lothians Amateur Championship in July, the Association investigated one player’s actions. As a result of these investigations and the information available, they have now concluded that investigation.
“Subsequently, a player has been suspended from entering all Lothians Golf Association events for a period of five years, with the last three years suspended.
“The Association feels its actions are justified, prioritizing the integrity of golf. The player and his club have now been informed and the Association now considers the matter closed.”
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Surgeon’s Scottish club, Kingsknowe Golf Club in Edinburgh, also sent a statement to Dempster, saying that it would “replicate” the Lothians’ punishment.
“Kingsknowe Golf Club has been made aware that a member has received a suspension from county golf by the Lothians Golf Association following a confirmed incident of cheating during a regional event.
“Although the individual has only been a member of Kingsknowe for a short period, the club wishes to make its position absolutely clear.
“Kingsknowe Golf Club does not tolerate or condone any behavior that undermines the integrity of the game. Honesty, respect and adherence to the rules are fundamental values of our club and essential to the spirit of golf.
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“In line with the Lothians Golf Association’s decision, Kingsknowe Golf Club will replicate the suspension and the individual concerned will not be permitted to represent the club in any capacity for the duration of the county ban. A formal disciplinary proceeding is also underway as per club policy.”
Editor’s note: To read Dempster’s stories, please clickhereandhere. To read Surgeon’s X thread, please clickhere.
CHICAGO (AP) — As Pete Crow-Armstrong came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Wrigley Field crowd chanted “M-V-P! M-V-P!” — and not for the first time Wednesday night.
The fans serenaded the Chicago star after his first home run, his 43rd to break Billy Williams’ Cubs record for left-handed hitters. They made their feelings known after his RBI triple and after his 44th home run.
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Even when Crow-Armstrong struck out on five pitches in the eighth, he still received a standing ovation on his way back to the dugout at the end of a 3 for 4 night with three RBIs and three runs in an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves, his seventh multi-home-run game of the season.
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With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
“You’re shaking your head in amazement, sometimes,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “In amazement. You know, you don’t get to see this. That’s what I told Alex (Bregman): ‘We don’t get to see things like this.’ You spend your whole life in baseball and you just don’t see this happen on a baseball field.
“You’re grateful to be a part of it. You’re grateful to see things like this. And then you’re grateful the fans get to see a season like this. They’re going to talk about it. They’re going to tell their kids about it. They’re going to tell their grandkids about a season like this.”
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Yet as he’s gone from breakthrough player to MVP candidate to MVP favorite, Crow-Armstrong has been unfazed by the pressure, his performance unwavering as the Cubs chase a wild-card spot.
“I keep it pretty simple,” Crow-Armstrong said. “I enjoy just kind of laying low, as I always do and always will. I’ve got a really nice support system.”
Only one home run behind Philadelphia‘s Kyle Schwarber for the major league lead, Crow-Armstrong is hitting. 283 with 105 RBIs, 29 doubles and 37 stolen bases to go with Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field.
Crow-Armstrong’s breakthrough season at age 24 has him at or near the top of every offensive metric in the NL while also tapping out the vocabulary of Wednesday’s winning starter, Shota Imanaga.
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“We can always say he’s great, or he’s excellent, but really there’s no words to describe him,” Imanaga said through an interpreter. “So I’ll think of a new word in English for that.”
Mike Vrabel had a blunt response when asked how the New England Patriots can stop T.J. Watt, but Aaron Rodgers presents another major challenge in Week 2.
Cleveland Browns fans celebrate after quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) connected with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
The NFL season has gotten underway, and we’ve seen some teams make some massive statements in week one. On the other hand, we’ve also seen some teams put up some stinkers.
Here are the three teams that I feel are the most miserable after week one and will be looking forward to fighting for the number one overall pick throughout the year.
#1 Cleveland Browns
When you’re compiling a list of the most miserable fans in sports, you have to start with the Cleveland Browns. Fortunately for the Cleveland faithful, they’re pretty used to being miserable on Sunday.
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Deshaun Watson is one of, if not the worst, quarterbacks in the league; he’s still an egomaniac, and he’s due $120 million over the next two seasons. Everyone knows how horrible the quarterback situation is, and it’s an embarrassment to their fans that they’re still trotting him out there. However, the Browns were still expected to be one of the better defenses in football.
Well, Trevor Lawrence turned that defense into Swiss cheese, and instead of feeling like they were a quarterback away from competing, they’ll now have way more issues to fix this upcoming offseason, all while working around Watson’s $80 million cap hit.
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#2 Tennessee Titans
Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) scrambles under New York’s pressure during their season opener at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
When compiling this list, I almost put the Titans at number one, because they might be in a worse position than the Browns. Cleveland at least knows that they don’t have the fix at QB in-house; the Titans thought they did with Cam Ward.
In a week one matchup against the New York Jets, they made one of the worst teams in football last season look like they could fight for a playoff spot this year. Geno Smith completely outperformed Ward, and the Titans might have the worst offensive and defensive lines in the NFL. Tennessee will play Ward every game they can this year, and hopefully he shows some potential to become a number one in the NFL, but I’m concerned he’s a lot closer to being a Jameis Winston than even a Baker Mayfield.
#3 Atlanta Falcons
Sep 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
While I don’t believe the Falcons are the third-worst team in the NFL, their fans are easily some of the most cursed in the sport. Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix aren’t the most exciting QB1 options, but they’re certainly better than Cooper Rush.
The Falcons at least have Bijan Robinson to make Sundays a little less painful, but the team feels sort of directionless. Kevin Stefanski is once again part of an organization with some talent, but not enough to contend for the playoffs.
What’s the plan moving forward for the Falcons? Robinson only has so much tread on his tires, and defense wasn’t entirely inspiring against a 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers. It’ll be interesting to see if the Falcons decide to blow it up or try to get over the hump of a 7-8-win ceiling.
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