Liverpool signing Jeremy Jacquet faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury playing for Rennes.

The 20-year-old French defender, who agreed a £60m move to Anfield last week, is set to join at the end of the season.

He fell awkwardly in the second half of Rennes’ 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat at Lens on Saturday, when defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal also suffered a muscular injury.

Rennes manager Habib Beye said: “It’s definitely quite serious for both of them.”

Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories and more — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest and greatest golf or golf-adjacent items. So, scroll down to read about what we love about golf’s newest (or new to us) products.

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When it comes to golf footwear, there’s one thing I take very seriously and that’s protection from the elements.

Even in the desert sometimes, golf courses can be wet places and the quickest way to ruin a good day on the course is a pair of wet socks, especially on a chilly day.

That’s what intrigued me about True Linkswear’s new Ascent PNWProof golf shoes.

I lived in Bend, Oregon, for two years and while that’s on the dry side of the Cascades, I occasionally got the idea of the elements that can be in play in the Pacific Northwest.

So when I made a trip to Seattle to play Chambers Bay last fall, in November, I knew I needed a pair of shoes that would keep my day from being soggy.

Turns out the new Ascents were really PNW Proof.

Here’s my review of the shoe, looking at five factors: stability, traction, comfort/fit, style and most importantly for these purposes, elements.

Elements

While I was lucky to draw a beautiful fall day with temperatures in the high 50s and mostly sunny skies, the golf course was still pretty wet in spots.

There was no time, however, when I thought I wore the wrong shoes, as my feet stayed completely dry for the whole five-hour round. Impressive, given there were several low areas of the golf course where we had to move golf balls because there was temporary water.

I haven’t worn the shoes while it’s actually raining yet, but with as much water as there was on the course, I’m confident that these shoes are truly PNWProof (and they’re backed by a 1-year waterproof warranty).

Comfort/Fit

The Ascent PNWProofs really have an advantage, being built off a running shoe platform that really looks a lot more like a trail running shoe than a golf shoe. Because of that, these shoes slide on and off with ease and you can keep them on your feet for hours.

Walking Chambers Bay meant putting in over 21,000 steps and going up and down hills. Despite that, it’s not like I was rushing back to the car to change shoes. I felt like I could go for 36 easily.

I wore a size 11, which is the same size I am in most other pairs of shoes.

Stability

As with many golf shoes built on a running shoe base, the Ascents have a good bit of material on the outsole and I could feel my heel moving just slightly vertically as I walked. But that doesn’t really bother me and adds to the comfort. Lateral stability is what I care about the most and I’ve never had a problem.

Traction

I don’t ever wear spiked shoes anymore, but I’m still amazed at how much traction I can get from lugs that seem so minimal.

The traction pattern on the bottom actually looks more like a hiking shoe, and I bet these would even work well on the trail, too.

Style

The shoes are offered in black, white and yellowish “Rainer” colorways, which won’t necessarily be the centerpiece of your ensemble, but they won’t detract from it either.

I think the style of these shoes really fits the functional vibe of a pair of shoes great for a second 18, a quick 9 or a range session.

TRUE Ascent PNWProof

Designed to handle the elements with a 1-year waterproof guarantee, the Ascent PNWProof is an all-weather shoe that combines ultra-flexible comfort, breathable construction, and trail-inspired traction for versatility on and off the course. Featuring the Wanderlux supercritical midsole foam, and a TRUE comfort collar, it delivers cushioning, support, and durability without compromise—engineered for golfers and adventurers alike.

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Bottom line

Unlike many shoes in this category, the True Ascents prioritize protection from the elements without sacrificing comfort, stability or traction.

If you’re looking for a casual pair of golf shoes that can also serve you in poor conditions, the True Ascent PNWProofs are a great option.

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The second meeting on the hardwood this season between rivals Michigan and Ohio State will take place Sunday as No. 2 Michigan travels to the Schottenstein Center to take on the beleaguered Buckeyes. 

Michigan won the first meeting 74-62 when the two faced off two weeks ago in Ann Arbor and it has not wobbled since. The Wolverines (21-1, 11-1 Big Ten) have won seven-straight since their first and only loss of the season in early January to Wisconsin. 

The same can’t be said of Ohio State. It has alternated between losses and wins since that Jan. 23 meeting vs. Michigan, though it is coming off a confidence-boosting victory at Maryland on Thursday that saw it win by 20 points — its largest margin of victory vs. a conference opponent since last February.  

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Need to know

Michigan chasing dominance: A perfect season is no longer on the table for Michigan after its 91-88 home loss on Jan. 10 vs. Wisconsin — but a dominant one certainly is. The Wolverines rank No. 1 in college basketball in scoring margin at 22.5. That would be the largest scoring margin for any major-conference team since 1998-99 Duke — a team widely viewed as one of the best to not win a national championship.

Battle on the boards: Michigan out-rebounded Ohio State 36-27 in the first matchup two weeks ago, which included 12 offensive rebounds for the Wolverines. They wound up riding that to a 23-13 advantage in second-chance points, which was nearly the difference in the game. For OSU to have a fighting chance it will have to stave off the relentless tenacity of Michigan on the glass.

Who can swing the game: Ohio State frequently goes as star guard Bruce Thornton goes. And in the first matchup he struggled against Michigan’s length, finishing 3 of 11 from the field and 1-of-5 on 3-pointers to go with two assists and two turnovers. Thornton will need to either find a way to finish with consistency vs. Michigan’s bigs, get to the free throw line, or find ways to set his teammates up for success. A big game for Thornton gives OSU a chance. Another just-OK outing and the Wolverines roll.     

Where to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State live

Date: Sunday, February 8 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Schottenstein Center — Columbus, Ohio
TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
Streaming on Paramount+ Premium  

Michigan at Ohio State prediction, pick

No team has a higher scoring margin this season than Michigan. So laying the points vs. an Ohio State team that has alternated between wins and losses the last couple weeks feels like a no-brainer. The Wolverines have 17 wins by double figures and that trend continues Sunday. Pick: Michigan -9.5 (Boone)

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As Lindsey Vonn was airlifted off the slope at Crans-Montana nine days ago it looked like her hopes of a fourth Olympic medal were over. Those hopes had already looked unlikely a season and a half ago when she made her comeback after six years’ retirement. But she had proved everyone wrong multiple times already; it would be foolish to expect her not to do so again.

The Crans-Montana crash left her with a completely ruptured ACL in her left knee, a bone bruise and meniscus damage. It is only the latest in a litany of broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries which have punctuated her career.

In her final race before retirement, the world championships downhill in 2019, she wore two knee braces to stabilise a torn lateral collateral ligament, three tibia fractures and a bone bruise. All of that couldn’t prevent her from winning bronze. In the 2013 world championships she tore her ACL and MCL in her right knee and fractured her tibia; later in 2013 she partially tore her right ACL again.

That only skims the surface; the thought of what else she could have achieved without those misfortunes probably keeps her rivals up at night.

And now, with one titanium knee – a knee replacement having fixed the pain that drove her to retire – and one completely destabilised one, she is still going.

Exactly a week after tearing the ACL she was on the start line for training at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo. She flew down the slope in one minute 40.33 seconds, 11th of 43 finishers, and visibly had more to give.

It was a restrained performance, assessing how the injury felt. “Let’s put it this way, she’s tough,” her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, said.

And toughness might be Vonn’s single defining trait. More so than her superb athleticism, or her obvious innate talent, it is sheer grit which has carried her through a career dogged at every turn by injury and misfortune.

Toughness was what brought her back to competitive skiing after a six-year retirement. That, and the desire to see just how far she could still go, to push her body and her mind to the absolute limit. This week, that tired sporting cliche is, for once, literal.

She trained again on Saturday, appearing relaxed as she chatted to teammates beforehand. This time she crossed the line third, 0.37 between teammate and former world champion Breezy Johnson, who set the time to beat.

Lund Svindal said afterwards: “She was very calm when she came down. She didn’t talk about the knee at all. I figured that’s a good sign.”

Asked whether the 41-year-old is in a state to win, he said: “Good enough to win this race, hopefully. But her mental strength, I think that’s why she has won as much as she has.”

Teammate Mikaela Shiffrin, one of only two women more successful at World Cup level than Vonn, concurred: “If anyone can do it, she can do it,” she told the Washington Post this week.

There has been plenty of armchair diagnosis and dissection of Vonn’s injury this week, but it seems fair to give a woman whose body has repeatedly gone through the wars and still come out the other side, the final say.

Even making it to the start line is a huge physical and mental achievement. Of course Vonn won’t see it like that; she said this week that she is simply “a woman who loves to ski”.

She is here to get a medal, to win, to enjoy one more Olympic Games, on a slope where she has won a record 12 World Cups.

That athlete’s mentality won’t have shifted despite having a knee that is essentially held together by sheer willpower. Competing is impressive; a medal would be astounding.

Whatever happens on Sunday, Vonn has simply underlined the strength of character which has got her to the top of the sport, and proven once again how far true grit can get you.

On February 7, 2026, a Jimin-focused fan page, @jmpopbase, flagged a serious safety concern involving BTS’ Jimin. The alert pointed to an Instagram profile, @mytaekoo, known for Taehyung-related posts, which allegedly shared airport photos taken in Portugal. The images were accompanied by hostile captions implying close physical access. The text suggested future proximity as well.

It also referenced inflicting harm elsewhere, framed as revenge. The language compared Jimin’s treatment to what Taehyung allegedly faced earlier. The situation follows recent online threats aimed at Taehyung during BTS’ Lisbon visit. Soon after, fan spaces circulated screenshots of alleged private messages linked to someone called Helga. The individual was reportedly connected to two TikTok accounts, @sò-mel-jikook and @jikook_mel. She allegedly identified as a Jimin Jungkook shipper while expressing hostility toward Taehyung.

Those messages reportedly included violent statements, including physical attack and acid threat references. Portuguese fan accounts then claimed the same person was staying outside the group’s hotel. As discussions grew, posts also alleged a circulating video containing audible threats. While unverified, the claims triggered widespread alarm. Fans have since expanded their safety concerns, calling for stronger protection for Jimin as well.

“HYBE, TAKE ACTION NOW! This person is continuously insulting and threatening Jimin on IG without any fear. This is dangerous and cannot be ignored. We demand immediate investigation and proper protection for Jimin. His safety must come first,” an X user commented.

Many are urging others to report the account that is allegedly sending threats to Jimin.

Others are calling for protection for BTS overall after the group received back-to-back online threats.

BTS spotted in Portugal ahead of ARIRANG comeback

BTS were spotted in Portugal in early February, marking their first overseas work schedule after military service. The group reportedly reached Lisbon around February 3, which immediately sparked attention. The timing closely connects with preparations for their upcoming Korean album, ARIRANG, set to drop on March 20. While official details remain undisclosed, the trip is believed to involve filming visual or promotional content.

This overseas work fits into a larger comeback plan already in motion. The album represents their first full-group release post-enlistment. It is also expected to lead to renewed promotions and performances. A titular global tour is also planned to begin in April in Goyang.

Meanwhile, Portugal is not part of the officially announced stops on BTS’ ARIRANG world tour so far. The confirmed 2026-2027 schedule spans Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia, but no cities in Portugal have been named yet. If additional shows are revealed later (particularly for 2027), the country may still be added to the lineup.