Ryan Garcia is seeking a quick turnaround following a relatively non-strenuous clash with Conor Benn, and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has responded to a recent call-out from the Californian. 

Garcia needed just two rounds to dispatch of Benn at the weekend as he made a first defence of his WBC welterweight title, dropping the Brit with a devastating right-hand and then stopping him on unsteady legs.

Since then, it has become clear that a unification clash with WBA titleholder Teofimo Lopez is on Garcia’s radar, but ‘King Ry’ has also called for a scrap against Mexico’s former WBA super-lightweight champion Cruz, who currently holds the WBC Interim title at 140lbs.

“I kind of want to get in the ring either December or January. That’s kind of where I’m looking at. There’s a lot of people out there. You’ve got Pitbull Cruz, I wouldn’t mind rumbling with him… I won’t call it a tune up but I don’t want to get caught off guard.

“I don’t want to wait until May to fight. Why do I have to wait until May? I have no bruises, I have no hits to the head, why can’t I fight? So I’ll give the fans a little treat.”

In response, ‘Pitbull’, who defends his interim title against Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo on Saturday, refused to rule out a move up to welterweight to take on Garcia but maintained that Bravo has his full focus at present, in an interview with Fight Hub TV.

“Right now, I am focussed on my fight on September 19 and coming out victorious from this fight we have coming up.

“Then, we will think about what is next for Pitbull Cruz. Whether it is good, whether it is bad, we take everything with a positive mindset, whatever comes next and if there is a possible fight with Ryan, as well.” 

Cruz-Bravo takes place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego this Saturday.

The Colorado Buffaloes face a pivotal test as top wide receiver Danny Scudero is sidelined with an injury ahead of their clash with Northwestern.

Can Coach Prime’s squad maintain momentum without their most dynamic weapon?

I break down the significant impact of Scudero’s absence, updates on Cam Perry and Malachi Brown’s injuries, and highlight which receivers could step into the spotlight.

Discover why the defensive back trio of Boo Carter, Cree Thomas, and Jason Stokes may be the key to shutting down Northwestern’s passing game.

Key topics include Colorado’s depth at wide receiver, defensive concerns in the secondary, and the pressing need to eliminate costly penalties.

As questions mount about the Buffs’ discipline and ability to control the run game, all eyes are on whether Colorado can stay unbeaten and prove their resilience on the road.

A place in the AFL Grand Final is on the line as Sydney’s powerful forward unit meets a Fremantle side carrying confidence from its semi-final victory over Geelong.

When: Friday September 18, 2026 at 7:40 pm

Where: SCG

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Sydney returns to the SCG refreshed after earning a preliminary-final berth with a 141-88 victory over Brisbane. Errol Gulden led that qualifying-final performance with 34 disposals, while Logan McDonald, Tom Papley and Charlie Curnow combined for 16 goals. The Swans must now adjust to the loss of captain Callum Mills, who suffered an ACL injury. Fremantle arrives after responding to its own qualifying-final setback with a 120-106 win over Geelong. Luke Jackson was central to the result, producing 25 disposals, two goals, 12 score involvements and 35 hitouts. The Dockers also beat Sydney 111-73 in Round 18, although the Swans have won 12 of their past 13 home matches. Sydney’s forward form and home record create a genuine contest, but Fremantle’s recent success in the matchup gives it a narrow advantage.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning was as emotional as he has ever been at a press conference on Monday.

While it might be a bad look to some, it’s a good sign for fans.

On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, I discuss the latest injury news that Oregon has to deal with.

Is losing Trent Ferguson for likely the season a big loss for the O-line that has struggled?

Oregon got a massive, shocking wake-up call against Oklahoma State.

Will that be the spark that ignites this roster, which is still among the best in college football?

00:00 Dan Lanning’s emotional press conference
03:15 Dan Lanning takes accountability
06:38 Dan Lanning’s defensive struggles
11:55 Oregon’s offensive line performance
14:00 Scoring vs. Defense Debate
18:16 Evaluating Oregon’s early season performance
22:11 Analyzing team’s early season performance
24:03 Coaching struggles and keeping it fun

/ @lockedoncollegefootball  

The Big 12 had a good week.

Oklahoma State’s victory over Oregon was a shocker, and the Conference avoided disaster when Texas Tech found a way to beat Oregon State. Utah did its part, too, with a blowout win over Arkansas.

At the same time, Kansas State crushed Washington State, Iowa State battled Iowa to the last play, and BYU kept its Playoff hopes alive with a win over Arizona.

Is it a sea change? No. But it’s a step in the right direction.

Week 3 features a massive showdown in the Conference when No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Houston.

But my featured team is Kansas as the Jayhawks head to London to face Arizona State.

Here’s my Big 12 Column for the week.

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Featured Team: Kansas

Arizona State vs Kansas

Saturday, September 19
9:00 AM PT, FS1
Wembley Stadium, London, England

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It’s not easy to win at a place like Kansas.

With no football tradition and no big-time donor, the Jayhawks are treading water in the expanded Big 12. But the school pumped money into a stadium renovation, signaling a long-term commitment to the football program.

Lance Leipold has been the head coach since 2021. He’s compiled a record of 28-36 with bowl appearances in his second and third seasons. The nine wins in 2023 were the most KU had since 2007.

Yet, despite the initial success, the program has stalled.

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Kansas won five games last year and five games the year before. There’s been no bowl appearances since that 2023 season.

And nobody ever talks about Kansas Football.

Recruiting is dead. There are no star players.

How many people reading this can even name a single guy on their roster?

Surely, a team like that has no chance against Arizona State. The Sun Devils have more money and, frankly, a better coach.

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Kenny Dillingham has energized the Phoenix metro and is a talented recruiter. Arizona State had a Top 25 transfer class and brought in a quarterback with experience starting in the SEC.

In ASU’s first year in the Big 12, they won the league and made the Playoff. In other words, Arizona State accomplished more in a single year than Kansas has accomplished since helping found the Big 12 in 1996.

Anything can happen in London. But it should be a full-on display of the “haves” and “have-nots” in the Big 12.

Give me the Sun Devils by at least 21 points.

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A rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney remains as one of the most in-demand contests in the sport of boxing, and esteemed boxing analyst Teddy Atlas has offered his thoughts on the fight. 

‘King Ry’ got the better of Haney in an upset win back in April 2024 in a career-best triumph, only for that victory to then be taken away from him after he failed a drugs test during the aftermath, testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug Ostarine.

Since then, both Haney and Garcia have got their hands on world honours in the welterweight division, with Haney defeating Brian Norman for the WBO title and Garcia trumping Mario Barrios for the WBC marble – which he defended against Conor Benn on Saturday.

Speaking after Garcia’s latest demolition job on ‘The Fight with Teddy Atlas’, Atlas reflected on Haney’s display against Garcia, believing that he fought the wrong fight against his fellow Californian.

“He [Haney] is in a good place now, he is a good fighter, he is a sharpshooter when he boxes right. He didn’t box right against Garcia, he tried to go and get Ryan, that is not him, he is a guy that sets traps.

“He does what Garcia does tonight [against Benn], he sets traps, he is real accurate with his punches and he doesn’t waste anything. He is a consummate boxer, counter-puncher and he came out of character against Ryan – and he paid a price for it.”

Looking ahead to a future rematch between the pair, Atlas appreciated the way in which Haney has bounced back from that harrowing night against Garcia and admitted that a second meeting would make for ‘an interesting fight’.

“I like the way that Haney looks right now. Haney got himself through the mental cobwebs from the physical beating that he took [against Garcia], he got through it.”

“Now he is back to being Haney and Haney is a good fighter. I’m telling you, that would be an interesting fight.”

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Whilst Haney is a champion fight fans are hoping ‘King Ry’ attempts to unify against, it seems as though WBA titleholder Teofimo Lopez could be the frontrunner to be Garcia’s next opponent.

England forward Princess Ademiluyi, who is of Nigerian descent, was consoled by Nigeria’s players and staff after the Falconets defeated the Young Lionesses 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

Ademiluyi started the match and was one of England’s biggest attacking threats, but Nigeria goalkeeper and captain Christiana Uzoma produced several important saves to deny her.

Nigeria took the lead in the eighth minute through Tosin Rafiu, who finished after breaking into the England penalty area.

Ademiluyi came close to an equaliser when she was played through by Vera Jones, but Uzoma made a crucial save to deny the England forward. She had another opportunity shortly afterwards, but the Nigerian goalkeeper again stood firm.

England were later awarded a penalty after a VAR review following a foul on Ademiluyi inside the box. However, Rachel Maltby’s spot-kick was brilliantly saved by Uzoma, who tipped the ball onto the crossbar.

Nigeria went into the break 1-0 ahead before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the lead just two minutes into the second half with a powerful strike.

Mary Mamudu then sealed the victory in the 73rd minute after Akekoromowei won the ball and set her up to score Nigeria’s third goal.

The 3-0 victory sent Nigeria into the quarter-finals, while England’s World Cup campaign came to an end.

After the final whistle, members of the Nigerian team and staff went over to console Ademiluyi, creating a touching moment between the two teams.

Ademiluyi, who plays for Ipswich Town on loan from Gotham FC, had started all four of England’s matches at the tournament and had scored in their 5-1 win over Tanzania.

Nigeria will face the winner of the Poland and Colombia Round of 16 tie in the quarter-finals on Sunday, September 20.