That feeling is always there, Carlota Ciganda explains. It always has been. Because, well …
“Yeah, I mean I think Spanish people, we are very passionate,” Ciganda said, “lots of heart, lots of fight, and that’s what I tried to do.
“And you guys can see it, I mean, how crazy I go.”
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That’s come mostly at the Solheim Cup. Oh, the Solheim Cup. A team event in a singular game. Eleven mates. But a dozen foes, too. Your side’s colors. Against theirs. May the best women win.
Tick. Tick. Tick.
“I mean, I love this week,” Ciganda said. “As I said, I love playing for the team, for my teammates, for everyone here. Yeah, I just don’t know what happened, but I just love it. I mean, I love beating the Americans. And then, yeah, just winning for Team Europe, it’s the best feeling.
“And I think, yeah, playing for something bigger than yourself, I guess my mind gets to be very focused and I love this week. This is why I play golf.”
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Ahead of last week’s Solheim, Ciganda had been a lot — a (Car)lot(a)? — for the Americans. Seven straight appearances. A 12-11-4 record. Four cup wins. In 2023, at home in Spain, she earned the point that retained the Cup for the Euros.
Then came what went down at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Last Friday afternoon, she somehow scratched out a par on the 18th hole, giving her and fellow Spaniard Julia Lopez Ramirez a half-point in their four-ball match against Americans Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin, and the sides finished day one with four points apiece. On the par-4, Ciganda went right off the tee and right with her second shot, only to pitch to about 10 feet and drop the ensuing putt. And a putter drop followed.
“I love this week,” Ciganda said on Golf Channel afterward. “I just love playing for the team, for my teammates. Anna [captain Anna Nordqvist] is a good friend of mine, so I just want to win for her. So I’ve been playing alongside Julia, my good Spanish friend. It’s been amazing.
“We had a tough match against Nelly and Lauren, very consistent, but we fought hard and at least we got half a point, which I think is really important.”
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Saturday, Ciganda played once. She and Celine Boutier met Americans Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan in the day’s final four-balls match, and the Euros were two-up after 14. Then the Americans won the 15th.
Then, on 17, Kupcho rammed in a 90-footer. A 90-freaking footer. And they were tied. And they were freaking tied.
Tick. Tick. Tick.
And those on site could hear Kupcho, playing Ciganda, speaking some Spanish. “Vamos! Let’s go!”
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Tick. Tick. Tick.
Then on 18, Kupcho dropped a 25-footer to win the hole and the match. The Americans and Europeans were again even.
Tick.
Saturday night, videos were also posted of the Americans drinking Heinekens on the team bus.
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Tick.
But Sunday, Nordqvist put Ciganda in the penultimate group in singles play. Where she’d face U.S. captain Angela Stanford’s pick.
Kupcho.
Boom.
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Ciganda won the second hole. And the third. And the fourth. And the fifth. She won the match on 16, 4 and 2. It was the Europeans’ final point in a 15-13 win.
And afterward, Ciganda put into words what had been taking shape, and the Solheim Cup got one of its best-ever quotes, and quite possibly its most ruthless.
Here it is … @BrentleyGC‘s question to Carlota Ciganda and the answer that will live on in Solheim Cup lore …
“But today. I knew she had no chance. I was like, I want to kill you.”
“I was really happy to see that I was playing against Kupcho,” she said. “She’s a fighter, I’m a fighter, and I told her, ‘Look, great playing.’ I mean, even yesterday what she did was amazing on 17 and 18.
“But today I knew she had no chance. I was like, I want to kill you.”
Booooom.
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“So I had it very clear in my mind, and I was, like, I’m just going to do this for the team, for Anna, for all the captains,” Ciganda continued. “I mean, it’s been an amazing week. But yeah, this week, I just love it. I think playing for something bigger than yourself, it’s very special, and it’s been a very special group, great team. I think this week just make friendships forever and I’m just so happy for everyone on Team Europe.
“We’ve been a team, and I think Anna has done an amazing job and just very happy. I’m very proud of all of them.”
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMBER 11: Tobi Amusan of Team Nigeria looks on in the Women’s 100 Metres Hurdles Final during Day 1 of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship at National Athletics Centre on September 11, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christel Saneh/World Athletics via Getty Images)
Team Nigeria has returned from the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest with a total prize money of $130,000 after competing in five events.
Tobi Amusan led the Nigerian athletes at the championship, finishing as the country’s highest-placed athlete at the event.
The championship brought together some of the world’s best track and field athletes, with Nigerian representatives competing against strong opposition in their various events.
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Although the Nigerian athletes had different results across their events, their performances in Budapest earned the country a combined $130,000 in prize money.
Amusan’s performance once again highlighted her place among Nigeria’s leading athletics stars, while other members of the team also contributed to the country’s overall earnings.
Team Nigeria’s campaign in Budapest has now come to an end, with the athletes returning home with both prize money and valuable experience from competing on the world stage.
One of the most common trends I see among mid-handicap golfers is a tendency to slide through the downswing rather than rotate. This can create several seemingly unrelated problems such as poor driver performance, inconsistent iron compression, a steep angle of attack, and an excessively inside-out club path that produces blocks and over-hooks.
The golf swing is a blend of three forces: vertical, lateral, and rotational. Every golfer uses all three, but problems arise when those forces become unbalanced. For this type of player, there is often too much lateral movement and not enough rotation.
Here’s a simple drill I use to help golfers feel the difference, which you can also see in the video below.
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How to fix your slide
Place an alignment stick through your belt loops, with most of the stick extending out from your lead side. Then place a second alignment stick vertically in the ground about a foot behind you, aligned with your lead heel.
Without a club, make a backswing and then rotate through as if you’re making a downswing. Your goal is to have the alignment stick through your belt loops contact the stick in the ground.
For golfers who slide excessively, this can be an eye-opening experience. They’re often surprised by how open the pelvis needs to feel through impact.
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As you rotate, pay attention to your lead leg. Allowing the lead leg to extend helps the pelvis work up and around rather than continuing to move laterally toward the target. That upward movement can also help shallow your angle of attack — an often-overlooked benefit of proper lead-leg action.
The goal isn’t to eliminate lateral movement from your golf swing. It’s to create a better balance between lateral and rotational forces.
If you’re sliding excessively, replacing some of that lateral motion with rotation can improve your club path, angle of attack, and contact throughout the bag.
The Vikings postgame considers a team that was playing terribly for a long time. But then everything started to fall into place as the Vikings then started to play terrific. Check out some quick thoughts after the game before a heartier helping of Vikings content later today.
Vikings Postgame: 6 Quick Thoughts
1 — Terrible News for Kyler Murray
Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) drops back to make a pass during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Kyler Murray arrived with a few primary concerns:
Work Ethic
Scheme Fit
Size
Injuries
On Sunday, the injuries became an issue. The concussion was the byproduct of an awkward tackle in a random play in a football game. The Vikings appear very likely to see the QB1 miss a minimum of a single game.
After the game, Kevin O’Connell didn’t have any firm insight about Murray’s availability, of lack thereof. What’s pretty obvious, though, is that that was a scary moment that requires caution with Murray’s health. The remaining quarterback depth consists of Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, and Max Brosmer.
2 — Dallas Turner’s Best Game by a Minnesota Mile
Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
He was a monster out there. Easily, that was Turner’s best game since getting drafted. Crucially, it’s not just the sacks:
Most quick pressures (under 2.5 seconds) in Week 1, per @NextGenStats: 1. Dallas Turner – 7 1. Blake Cashman – 7 Turner led the NFL with 7 QB hits in Week 1.#Skol
The Vikings saw Turner feast on the Packers. He had a sack and forced fumble alongside a full helping of pressures and quarterback hits.
3 — DeeJay Dallas on Specials
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings helmets on the ground at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
DeeJay Dallas is a practice squad runner who got bumped up for the game. Go back to watch some of those great special teams reps. The depth runner who is wearing #31 was putting in some awesome work.
4 — The Secondary Was a Mess
Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) reacts after a play during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
In fairness, Jordan Love is a very good passer. WR Christian Watson has the capacity to be a menace, when healthy. TE Tucker Kraft might get overshadowed by other TE talent in the NFC North but he’s a ball player.
Still, that wasn’t good.
The Packers saw their QB1 climb up to 387 yards. Most of that damage came in the meaty portion of the game, not garbage-time stats when things got out of hand. Green Bay pass catchers made wide open catches far too often. The Vikings have a lot to correct.
5 — Ruggedness in Green Grass
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.
The Christian Darrisaw and Max Bredeson pair out into green grass is a force. Check it out:
Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal out of the hold of punter Ryan Wright (17) against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
Do you know what really takes the wind out of a team’s sails? A missed kick. The Vikings didn’t have to worry about that in Week 1.
The Vikings have grown accustomed to Will Reichard being automatic. What can’t be forgotten, though, is how helpful that is. The third-year kicker went 1/1 on field goal and 4/4 on extra points.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said that the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) season will commence on October 30, after meeting with representatives of all 11 participating clubs.
The meeting reviewed the 2025-26 season, noting that viewership figures and overall broadcast performance were hugely encouraging, surging to four times higher than the 2024-25 campaign.
As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches. The league’s footprint will also expand with the inclusion of Nagaland and Odisha as new venues.
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Additionally, the IFL Charter, proposed budget, and sponsorship packages for the new season came under detailed discussion.
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan described the gathering as a very cordial meeting.
“Last season, despite being a truncated campaign, the league generated a lot of interest, and the viewership figures were very encouraging. We are now looking forward to a full-fledged home-and-away season,” Satyanarayan said.
“With new entrants and new venues coming into the league, there is a lot to look forward to, and all of this will add to the excitement around the IFL.” Ahead of Tuesday’s formal meeting, representatives of the IFL clubs and Satyanarayan met Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the broadcast partnership for the upcoming season, with both sides expressing optimism regarding another successful collaboration.
Shakur Stevenson is determined to face one of his old amateur foes, insisting that they have “unfinished business” to address in the professional code.
The 29-year-old comes off arguably a career-best performance against Teofimo Lopez, who he unanimously outpointed and dethroned for the WBO super-lightweight title in January.
Since then, he has signed with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing but is yet to announce a date, location or opponent for his next outing.
In an ideal world, though, Stevenson would rather face WBC champion Ryan Garcia, who comes off a second-round stoppage of Conor Benn over the weekend.
The 28-year-old had claimed his world welterweight title by dethroning Mario Barrios in February and, during his post-right interview, Garcia was particularly vocal about wanting to fight Stevenson.
During the Paramount+ broadcast for his win over Benn, meanwhile, Stevenson expressed his own interest in their potential showdown.
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“I would love to fight him. Me and him have unfinished business. We fought in the amateurs at 15 years old and he still cries about it to this day. It’s an amazing matchup; I’m one of the best in the sport and he’s one of the best in the sport.”
Stevenson won their amateur bout in 2013 and, even now, would be a sizable favourite heading into their contest.
It is likely that Garcia would also need to meet Stevenson at a catchweight of 144lbs, despite having campaigned at welterweight for his last three fights.
HoYoverse recently conducted the Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 drip marketing campaign to reveal Phoenix and Severian. These upcoming S-Rank agents will join the playable roster in the Roscaelifer arc, each boasting a unique skillset. The official announcement contains details regarding their factions, attributes, and fighting styles that players are eager to learn.
This article explores all the available information about Phoenix and Severian in Zenless Zone Zero.
Phoenix and Severian announced for Zenless Zone Zero 3.3
With the latest drip marketing reveal, Phoenix and Severian are confirmed to debut in the Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 update. The official announcement further shared key information regarding them, which are as follows:
Phoenix
Fighting Style: Anomaly
Element: Fire
Rarity: S-Rank
Faction: Krampus Compliance Authority
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Severian
Fighting Style: Attack
Element: Wind
Rarity: S-Rank
Faction: Metropolitan Order Division
Phoenix and Severian revealed via drip marketing campaign (Image via HoYoverse)
Phoenix is a judge from the Krampus Compliance Authority, a self-regulatory organization for TOPS. She is described as a powerful, outgoing figure who remains undefeated, thanks to her unique ability to enter a transcendent state that prevents death. This undying factor certainly makes Phoenix an intriguing character in ZZZ from a lore perspective.
In contrast, Severian is a commissioner from the Metropolitan Order Division under New Eridu Public Security. While he serves as a role model for Public Security officers, his brother, Seth, claims otherwise.
Phoenix and Severian VAs in Zenless Zone Zero
HoYoverse has disclosed all the voice actors for Phoenix and Severian in Zenless Zone Zero:
Phoenix
English VA: Michaela Jill Murphy
Japanese VA: Fujita Akane
Chinese VA: Song Yuanyuan
Korean VA: Song Ha-rim
Severian
English VA: Blythe Melin
Japanese VA: Morikawa Toshiyuki
Chinese VA: Yang Chaoran
Korean VA: Kim Min-ju
When will the Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 be released?
Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 is expected to launch around October 21, 2026, following the six-week long version 3.2 update. HoYoverse will announce the official launch date, along with its content and a future livestream event.
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Harbaugh gave injury updates, but then discussed the upset loss. The head coach expressed regret about having chosen to rest starters for much of the preseason. Harbaugh pointed out that he believed the team made several “preseason type mistakes” that could have been avoided with more game reps for the starters ahead of the regular season.
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The Chargers were expected to be a playoff contender this season. This was due to the hiring of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, with many excited to see how creative he could be with quarterback Justin Herbert, who has not been able to take the next step toward becoming an elite QB so far in his career.
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McDaniel and Herbert got plenty of work in during offseason practices. The first game of the regular season, though, did not go their way.
Herbert finished the game 17 of 27 passing for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also scrambled five times, picking up 29 yards.
The offense looked fine at the start, scoring a rushing touchdown on its first drive of the game. LA’s next three possessions ended in a fumble, a turnover on downs, and a third-quarter punt.
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Herbert finally found the end zone later in the third quarter, connecting with wide receiver Ladd McConkey for an eight-yard score.
After the score, though, the offensive output stopped. The Chargers ended the game with a punt, a blocked punt, an interception, and then back-to-back turnovers on downs.
The interception was especially problematic. Herbert looked like he threw a prayer, hoping for the best, but it was easily intercepted in double coverage.
Harbaugh’s comments were not only tied to the offense. LA’s defense allowed 26 points to Jacoby Brissett and the No. 3 overall pick, Jeremiah Love, in Mike LaFleur’s head-coaching debut.
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The Chargers had seven penalties for 64 yards, while the Cardinals had eight for 111 yards. LA, though, had two turnovers compared to none for Arizona and went 2-8 on third downs and 0-3 on fourth-down attempts.
The Week 1 home loss stings, but the Chargers will have to shake it off quickly. Los Angeles will return to SoFi Stadium in Week 2 and will welcome the Las Vegas Raiders.
While that may seem like an easier matchup on paper, the Raiders are coming into the game after a 27-13 Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins, and may have tight end Brock Bowers back, who missed Week 1 after a procedure on his knee.
But Foden didn’t react well to Fernandes and then kicked back, catching him with both feet and straight into the lower abdomen, sending the Portuguese midfielder down in theatrical fashion.
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Referee Michael Oliver was in no hesitation but to brandish the red card to Foden, who was left stunned, while Fernandes was unpunished despite kicking the City player first.
Delivering his verdict, former Liverpool defender Carragher hit out at Fernandes for his role in the incident and believes he went down “pretending to be hurt”.
Carragher told Sky Sports: “I agree, Michael Oliver was far too quick to give the red card. It happened really quickly and his view wasn’t amazing. I think that’s one where you let VAR sort it out themselves. Two yellows for me would have been fine.
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“But I was really disappointed with Bruno Fernandes. There’s a lot of things in football that we like and don’t like, everybody has opinions.
“My big one that I really don’t like is people going down pretending they’re hurt. I’ve said on this show before that I haven’t got the biggest problem in the world with someone gaining a penalty or an advantage for your team with a decision, maybe getting a goal.
“Or if a defender does a silly tackle, I’m looking at my striker thinking ‘don’t get out of the way’. I’m not accepting diving but that’s part of the game.
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“But doing that, I can’t have it. I know there might be Manchester United fans at home thinking I’m only saying this because he’s a Manchester United player.
“On this show five or six years ago, Harry Kane did exactly the same in a game for Tottenham and I said the same thing that night.
“I can’t accept it. I’m not having it. That reaction from Bruno there should not be the reaction for what Foden did. It was a brush with his foot.”
Despite going down to 10 men within the opening half an hour, City went on to beat United 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s controversial 60th minute strike. The Norwegian bundled the ball home at the back post after getting on the end of Josko Gvardiol’s deflected cross. But the linesman waved up his flag and deemed it as offside.
However, VAR overruled the on-field decision as they ruled that Haaland was onside and that Enzo Fernandez, who was positioned in an offside position, did not touch the ball in the centre and did not interfere with Lisandro Martinez, who was the United defender closest to both City players.
Pro Ref have since come out and admitted there was a ‘error of judgement’ in giving the goal and that they should have stuck with the on-field offside call.
City won’t care, however, having ran out with a 1-0 win to keep their 100 per cent record going alongside Arsenal, who are the only other side to have picked up 12 points from 12 in the Premier League this season.
Sophie Cunningham drew fresh attention during NASCAR’s Enjoy Illinois 300 after meeting Michael Jordan and showing off her personality away from the WNBA.
Comanche Brave (5/2 favourite) added the Group 1 Bar 1 Betting Flying Five Stakes at The Curragh to his growing list of wins as he scored by a length-and-a-quarter in the hands of Billy Loughnane this afternoon.
Bred by Aidan and Annmarie O’Brien’s Whisperview Trading and trained by their son Donnacha, the five-year-old son of Wootton Bassett is now a six-time winner.
The British raider, American Affair (8/1), took second for Danny Tudhope and Jim Goldie, while another cross-channel raider, Rumstar (10/1) third for jockey Rob Hornby, who flew from Woodbine in Canada overnight to ride at The Curragh today.
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The winning handler, Donnacha O’Brien, nominated the Breeders’ Cup as an end of season target for his star sprinter.
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