Ferencvaros piled on the misery for Celtic with a 3-1 win in their Europa League opener at Parkhead.

Sunday’s bruising 3-0 Scottish League Cup defeat to Rangers had stunned Martin O’Neill’s side, who fell behind in the 20th minute when winger Bamidele Yusuf’s shot deflected off defender Liam Scales and into the net.

Midfielder Mika Baur swept in an equaliser in the 44th minute but before the half-time whistle blew, captain Kristoffer Zachariassen restored the Hungarian side’s lead.

Former Celtic forward Daniel Arzani fired in a stunning 20-yard drive in the 47th minute and Balazs Borbely’s side comfortably kept their lead intact.

O’Neill shuffled his side, with Viljami Sinisalo replacing on-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone who had looked shaky in Govan.

Record signing Kasper Hogh was dropped for striker Camilo Duran to move in from the wing, with wide men James Forrest and Haissem Hassan coming in along with midfielder Oliver Sorensen.

The visitors started sprightly, Yusuf brilliantly blocking a goal-bound shot from Forrest, and there were a couple of near misses from Duran and Forrest, again.

In the 18th minute, Zachariassen headed a Yusuf cross over the crossbar to hint at the danger to come and two minutes later, when the Nigerian decided to shoot from the edge of the Hoops penalty area, the ball was inadvertently redirected by Scales past the stranded Sinisalo.

Sinisalo dived smartly down to his right to push away a shot from Zachariassen for a 23rd-minute corner which came to nothing, and then a dangerous cross bounced off Mariano Gomez into the arms of the Celtic keeper.

In response, a drive from Celtic captain Callum McGregor was deflected wide for another Hoops corner which proved fruitless.

The home side did level when left-back Kieran Tierney drove into the box and cut the ball back for Baur, handed his first Germany call-up this week, to fire in from 12 yards and it looked like Celtic would have a chance to regroup at the break.

However, in added time, Yusuf dribbled all too easily into the Celtic penalty area and set up Zachariassen to flick the ball in from close range with defenders Scales and Cameron Carter-Vickers in close attendance.

Hogh replaced Sorensen for the start of the second half to go with a front two but before the crowd settled, a Scales mistake ended with Yusuf sending Arzani clear down the left and after turning inside to the edge of the box, he fired high into the top corner.

Benjamin Nygren and Sebastian Tounekti replaced Forrest and Hassan, soon followed by Luke McCowan, as O’Neill tried another way into a match that was drifting.

Celtic pepped up and in the 69th minute Nygren came close with a curling shot and Tounekti had an effort parried away by keeper Adam Varga, whose mistake allowed Nygren a shot at an empty goal from 30 yards but he missed the target.

It is on to Sunday now for Celtic, who will try to win back the favour of their fed-up fans against their oldest rivals.

Fantasy football managers have one week of results heading into setting their Week 2 lineups, and certain players have made start and sit calls even tougher than normal. Are Week 1 breakouts like Jalen Coker, Kaelon Black and Caleb Douglas worth starting over some of the more disappointing projected starters from last week? 

If you have any start/sit decisions that are close enough that you’d like the advice of an experienced Fantasy football analyst, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Dave Richard’s Week 2 PPR cheat sheet, with ratings for every player under consideration for a starting role on your Fantasy teams.

What do the numbers mean? All weekly analysis, from data points to matchup outlooks to game-flow predictions, is represented as a number on a 1-10 confidence scale. The higher the number next to a player’s name, the more confident I am that you should start him. The numbers are not projections but confidence scores to help you pick who to start. Every relevant player for this week is listed, so if you do not see a player named, do not start them start him.

To find a specific player, use your search function (CTRL-F on PCs and Command-F on Macs). If neither is an option, or if you’re on a mobile device, you can search by typing the name in the URL bar or scrolling down by game. If you’re still unsure, just send Dave a note (@DaveRichard), and he will take a look, time permitting. Remember to use the #AskFFT hashtag!

If you’re reading this on Sunday, please refer to CBS Sports’ weekly rankings, which are updated in real-time.

Ready to get off on the right foot? Here’s how to approach every play for this week in every PPR league.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India will face Japan (Image credit: BCCI Women)

India will have another busy day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday, September 18.The Indian women’s cricket team will be the main attraction as the defending champions begin their title defence against Japan in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST.India will also be in action in Teqball and Soft Tennis, with several events starting early in the morning.

Women’s cricket team begins title defence

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women’s cricket team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy.India enter the knockout stage with a strong squad. Mandhana recently became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket, going past former India captain Mithali Raj. She also has the most international centuries among women.Deepti Sharma, the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is, will be one of India’s key players with the ball. Shree Charani, the top-ranked bowler in the format, will also be expected to make an impact.Shafali Verma will be another player to watch after being named Player of the Series at the Women’s Asia Cup.Japan, meanwhile, will be playing in the Asian Games cricket tournament for only the third time. Their best finish came in 2010 when they won a bronze medal.

Teqball and Soft Tennis action

Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza will start India’s Teqball campaign in the women’s singles. She faces Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto before taking on Cambodia’s Koemyean Dy.If Dsouza progresses, she could also play in the women’s singles quarter-finals on the same day.She will later join Mohamed Anas Imran Beg for India’s mixed doubles campaign. The Indian pair will face the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand and Kuwait in the group stage.In Soft Tennis, Jay Meena, Aryan Thakur and Yogesh Choudhary will represent India in the men’s team qualification event.

India’s Asian Games schedule today – September 18

Sports Fraternity on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his “tireless dedication” to the nation as “truly inspiring”. While September 17 marks PM Modi’s birthday, October will mark the completion of 25 years of his public service. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, three years after India’s Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. PM Modi is the country’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. He started his political career as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and has been the face of the BJP’s victories in three consecutive general elections.

“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Your tireless dedication to the nation continues to inspire us all. Praying for your long life, good health, and happiness as you guide India to new heights,” Sachin Tendulkar shared on X.

“Warmest birthday wishes to our beloved Hon’ble Prime Minister! @narendramodi ji. For many years, your life has been devoted to public service, guided by a deep sense of duty and dedication to our nation. Your perseverance, commitment, and tireless work for the people are truly inspiring. On this special day, wishing you good health, happiness, peace, and continued strength to serve the nation with the same passion and dedication. May the years ahead bring you immense joy and fulfilment. Happy Birthday, Hon’ble Prime Minister!” Harbhajan Singh shared.

India men’s cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir said, “⁠Wishing health and happiness for our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. May you continue to lead India towards a glorious future.”

“Wishing Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. May you continue to be blessed with good health, happiness and strength as you lead the nation forward. I have personally been fortunate to receive your encouragement and support at different stages of my journey, and your words have always been a source of motivation,” Mithali Raj posted on X.

“Wishing our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji a very happy birthday. Your energy, discipline and unwavering commitment to the nation are truly inspiring. May you be blessed with great health, strength and many more years of service to our country,” Venkatesh Prasad said.

Yuvraj Singh shared, “Wishing our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. Your leadership continues to shape India’s journey towards a stronger and more progressive future. May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness and continued success.”

VV Laxman wrote, “Wishing Shri Narendra Modi ji a very happy birthday. May you always be blessed with good health, strength, happiness and may you continue to inspire millions through your dedication and service to our nation. Warmest wishes for a blessed and fulfilling year ahead.”

PV Sindhu’s wish for PM Modi

Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, recalling fond memories of sharing an ice cream with him and also praised his vision for the transformation of Indian sports.

“Happy birthday to our beloved Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi ji. With a daughter’s affection, I wish you good health, happiness and many more years of service to our great country and its people. Thank you for always making us feel that our dreams matter to you,” she wrote on X.

In her X post Sindhu also highlighted how Indian sports have evolved under PM Modi’s leadership, giving athletes the belief to compete against the world’s best. PM Modi has frequently hosted Indian sporting contingents after major international competitions, including the Olympics and Asian Games, encouraging athletes across various disciplines.

“I’ve seen changes in Indian sport I could barely have imagined growing up. The support, the opportunities and the belief have meant so much. Across fields, a generation of Indians has learnt to take on the world’s biggest names and believe we belong alongside them.

“But it’s the personal moments I treasure. Sharing an ice cream with you. Watching you laugh with my then coach, Park, and knowing he would remember it for the rest of his life. You have an innate ability to make people feel warm, welcome and loved,” she wrote.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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When 80 lucky First Tee participants arrived at the PURE Insurance Championship, they already had plenty to look forward to.

Four rounds across Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. The chance to play alongside PGA Tour Champions professionals. And an experience most young golfers could only dream about.

Then Chevron found a way to make the week even more memorable.

On Tuesday, participants headed to The Hay at Pebble Beach for Play Day at The Hay, where juniors got the chance to play the famed short course—and compete in Chevron’s closest to the pin competition to earn an extra $2,000 for their local First Tee chapter.

As groups made their way around the nine-hole routing, they eventually arrived at the second hole—modeled after Pebble Beach’s iconic seventh hole.

The hole was only playing about 100 yards, but these short shots had the potential to go much farther, with the 10 closest shots—the top five boys and top five girls—earning $2,000 for their respective First Tee chapters.

With $2,000 on the line, the pressure was real. So was the opportunity.

More than $5 Million behind the First Tee’s next generation

Later that evening at the PURE Insurance Championship pairings party, Chevron announced a $125,000 donation to the First Tee. 

The closest-to-the-pin winners were also recognized. The top five boys and top five girls were originally set to earn $2,000 for their respective First Tee chapters, but when the girls’ competition ended in a tie for fifth, Chevron matched the additional prize.

What started as a fun afternoon at The Hay generated $22,000 in donations to First Tee chapters across the country.

Chevron’s support is part of a relationship with First Tee that stretches back 16 years and over 5 million dollars in total donations—including contributions to the organization’s College Scholarship Program, which began in 2020.

That sustained commitment, along with support from other First Tee partners, has helped more than 143 young adults receive ongoing mentorship, professional development and financial assistance as they transition to and through college. 

And stories from scholarship recipients illustrate just how meaningful that support can be, and the lasting impact it can have on their lives.

One example of the First Tee College Scholarship Program at work is Aarya Shewale of First Tee – Greater Houston, who is beginning his freshman year at Texas A&M University, where he’ll study aerospace engineering. After eight years with the First Tee, Shewale earned Ace certification and founded the Katy Chess Academy, a service project that teaches children life skills through chess.

The scholarship program has also supported Carlie Matengula of First Tee – Greater Austin, who begins studying political science at Baylor University this fall. Matengula spent seven years with First Tee – Greater Austin, most recently serving as a junior coach. She also created Tee Her Up, a golf clinic that introduced the game to 100 minority girls in her community.

For these young golfers, the lessons extend well beyond the course. With Chevron’s continued support, players receive opportunities and resources that leave a lasting impression, shaping not only the golfers they become, but the people they grow into along the way.

Frank Vogel did not come as part of the Warriors‘ Great Pitch, first off. No mere pawn, in pursuit of the King.

Could one connect the dots between Steve Kerr‘s mid-July hire of Vogel – the Lakers’ championship-winning head coach in 2019-20 – and Golden State’s run at LeBron James in free agency? Obviously, Vogel said. Could that have helped the Warriors’ case with James? Sure, Vogel acknowledges.

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“LeBron and I still have a great relationship, so that may have been something that could’ve been enticing to him,” Vogel told the Chronicle Wednesday at Chase Center. “But whether we had LeBron or not – and we, from what I understand, felt like it was still a long-shot to get him. So that was not the purpose in hiring me.”

The purpose was to gain a new defensive mind, with a relationship built by handshakes across eras. Kerr has told Vogel he’s admired his approach as the two have squared off over the past decade. After the Suns fired Vogel in 2024, Kerr reached out that summer to meet for lunch in Manhattan Beach, pitching Vogel on joining his staff.

Vogel wasn’t in the headspace, at the time. He’d held four head-coaching jobs in the past nine years with Indiana (through 2016), Orlando (2016-18), Los Angeles (2019-22) and Phoenix (2023-24). And he was prepared to likely take a sabbatical this summer, too, after a couple years consulting and then assisting the now-fired Jason Kidd in Dallas.

But Kerr rang again, and Vogel’s mind flashed back to that lunch two summers ago.

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“Most scenarios or situations in the NBA,” Vogel said, “it would’ve been a ‘no,’ for me to jump right back into another job.”

Golden State, though, presented a golden rung back up the ladder, even if the current makeup isn’t the same as the juggernaut he once knew from shaking Kerr’s hand back in Indiana. Vogel’s lips twisted into a knowing smile Thursday, when posed a question about low external expectations for these Warriors. He wants to be a head coach again, when the time is right; in the process, he has chosen a job to build the defense of a roster that is banged-up. And aging.

He has chosen this job, though, because he feels Golden State still has “plenty of defensive talent to be great,” as he said Thursday.

“Any team with Steph and Draymond can win,” Vogel said. “They’ve just had injuries, the last couple years. That’s the only reason. So, that starting point alone gives you confidence that you can win at a high level.

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“And obviously, we’re being counted out because Jimmy Butler‘s not available and (Moses) Moody’s not available, early on,” he continued. “But if you can keep your head above water to start the season, those guys come back – now you become one of the most dangerous teams in the league. And you can have a very high ceiling.”

On Thursday, the Warriors officially announced Vogel as Kerr’s de-facto defensive coordinator, a key external addition to a staff that’s seen a major overhaul. Former assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse departed with the expirations of their contracts in May, as Golden State also promoted former player-development coach Everett Dayton as an assistant coach and director of player development.

And Vogel will now effectively replace Stackhouse and also be named Golden State’s associate head coach, a title that these Warriors haven’t bestowed upon an assistant since Mike Brown left in 2022.

Vogel isn’t shy about where he wants to go. Even after that Lakers ring, he feels his “best head-coaching years are ahead of me,” he told the Chronicle. But he was fired two years after that title in Los Angeles amid an incongruent James-Russell Westbrook pairing, and fired after one year with the Suns because of a first-round playoff sweep.

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“They’re all scars,” Vogel said, asked about head-coaching lessons. “The scars accumulate. And they protect you from other areas. And every failure is an opportunity to reflect, and grow. So, there’s definitely things that I could have done better in those spots. But there’s also things that are out of your control as a head coach that sometimes get pinned on the head coach – not sometimes, but very often.”

He grinned. Knowingly.

“I don’t know how much I want to say about it publicly, but I have a lot of confidence in what’s ahead of me, when the time comes,” Vogel continued. “But it’s very important to me that, your piece – that’s for when it happens. I am not hunting it. I’m excited about being in this role, for this team, and supporting Steve, and helping Steph and Draymond get another chance at a ring.”

That last point is no easy task, at the moment. Vogel will have to implement a new defensive system without two key wing defenders in Butler and Moody, who are both rehabbing knee injuries. Still, he sees a path.

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That starts with Green, the nine-time All-Defensive supercomputer who Vogel said was a “big reason” he took the job.

“You want your defense to have teeth, you know what I mean?” Vogel said. “And he scared the s- out of me every time I played against the Warriors. I know that if he’s playing, it’s going to be hard to win that game, and it’s going to be hard to score.”

Vogel’s eyes lit up, too, amid a conversation of his core defensive principles. In 11 full seasons as an NBA head coach, his teams have finished first in the NBA in defensive rating three times and finished top-10 seven times; the philosophy has never changed, built upon protecting the rim from inside out. Every player on the floor in Vogel’s defense is required to protect the rim, regardless of size, he implores. Seven-footers must be shot-blockers. Smaller guards must play vertical, or take charges.

Enter guard Brandin Podziemski, who has finished top five in charges drawn in each of his three NBA seasons.

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“I joke with BP that he’s every bit of a great rim protector as (Kristaps) Porzingis is,” Vogel said. “Because you put your body in front of the ball and take charges – one of the best charge-takers in the game – you’re protecting the rim.”

Speaking, then, of the 7-foot-3 Porzingis: Vogel’s best defenses have been anchored by a legitimate rim-protecting big. He had two-time All-Star Roy Hibbert in Indiana. He had a rotating cast of Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee in Los Angeles.

And now he has Porzingis, for as often as the 31-year-old center’s body will allow.

“We feel like Kristaps can fill that role,” Vogel said. “And I’m really excited about putting him in my defensive system. Because there’s a lot of details I believe in with my defensive system and how I use shot-blocking bigs that really gets a lot out of ’em on that side, and I really look forward to putting KP in those spots.”

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He spoke of 6-9, 250-pound rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, meanwhile, as almost the final piece of a three-man puzzle with Green and Porzingis (or another center). Vogel’s best defenses, too, have been “big and strong and powerful,” as he described; in Butler and Moody’s absences, Lendeborg will likely be tasked early and often with leveraging his strength against scoring wings.

“Most rookies get overpowered, early in their career,” Vogel said. “Ain’t nobody gonna punk this kid.”

This is far from a crystal-clear picture. It requires Porzingis, who re-signed on a two-year, $40 million deal this summer, to be available when historically he has often not been. It requires little physical decline from the 36-year-old Green. It requires Lendeborg to be capable of holding his own, at times, against quicker-footed scorers.

But Vogel wouldn’t have answered Kerr’s call, after all, if he couldn’t see it.

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“It wasn’t a fair fight for them, the last couple years,” Vogel said, reflecting on Golden State’s run of injuries. “So hopefully we have some health, and some buy-in to a new defensive system that’ll help us be great.”

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This article originally published at How Steve Kerr convinced Frank Vogel to skip a sabbatical and revive Warriors’ defense.