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WSU Football Record vs. the Top Programs in West
As we count down to the first college football game of the 2026 season, we continue our series on the records of each top CFB program in the West against all others in the region.
Some schools have met many times over the years, while others are beginning new rivalries in the wake of recent realignment.
For each opponent in the table below, we provide the total games played, wins, losses, ties, winning percentage, first year played, and most recent contest.
We continue with Washington State, which has played 829 games against regional foes, winning 324, losing 475, and recording 30 ties, for a winning percentage of .409.
The Cougars have recorded the most wins (58) against Oregon State, have played the most games (117) and lost the most (77) against Washington.
Here is a breakdown of Washington State’s records vs. the region’s teams.
Washington State Football Wins vs. the Top Programs in the West
| Opponent | Games | W | L | T | Win % | First Game | Most Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 00.0 | 12/27/2019 | 12/27/2019 |
| Arizona | 47 | 19 | 28 | 0 | 40.4 | 10/05/1963 | 10/14/2023 |
| ASU | 47 | 16 | 29 | 2 | 36.2 | 10/01/1960 | 10/28/2023 |
| Boise State | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4 | 09/27/1997 | 09/28/2024 |
| BYU | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0 | 12/18/1981 | 10/23/2021 |
| Cal | 84 | 30 | 49 | 5 | 38.7 | 10/25/1919 | 11/11/2023 |
| Colorado | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1 | 09/19/1981 | 11/17/2023 |
| Colorado State | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 12/21/2013 | 09/27/2025 |
| Fresno State | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7 | 09/05/1987 | 10/12/2024 |
| Hawai’i | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0 | 01/01/1926 | 10/19/2024 |
| Nevada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 08/31/2002 | 09/23/2017 |
| UNLV | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 09/09/1978 | 09/14/2012 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 | 09/20/2003 | 11/16/2024 |
| New Mexico State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 08/31/2019 | 08/31/2019 |
| Oregon | 101 | 40 | 54 | 7 | 43.1 | 11/09/1901 | 10/21/2023 |
| Oregon State | 111 | 58 | 50 | 3 | 53.6 | 11/11/1903 | 11/29/2025 |
| San Diego State | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 09/08/2007 | 09/06/2025 |
| San Jose State | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 67.9 | 11/12/1955 | 09/20/2024 |
| USC | 77 | 10 | 63 | 4 | 15.6 | 12/03/1921 | 10/08/2022 |
| Stanford | 73 | 31 | 41 | 1 | 43.2 | 10/03/1936 | 11/04/2023 |
| UCLA | 63 | 20 | 42 | 1 | 32.5 | 11/10/1928 | 10/07/2023 |
| Utah | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0 | 10/15/1966 | 10/27/2022 |
| Utah State | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7 | 09/17/1949 | 12/22/2025 |
| Washington | 117 | 34 | 77 | 6 | 31.6 | 11/30/1900 | 09/20/2025 |
| Wyoming | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5 | 09/29/1962 | 11/30/2024 |
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Abid Mushtaq’s 9-Wicket Match Haul Powers North Zone Into Duleep Trophy Semi-Finals
Left-arm spinners Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu took exactly 6.3 overs to polish off the West Zone tail as North Zone entered the Duleep Trophy semi-final with an impressive 52-run win duly completed here in the first hour of the final day. Chasing a tough target of 287 on a track that offered grip and turn, West started the final day at 220 for 7 with Urvil Patel (25) and the dependable Tanush Kotian (0) at the crease but were bowled out for 234 in 57.3 overs.
It was Mushtaq (4/60 in 22 overs), who cleaned up Kotian quickly to set the ball rolling and followed it up with the wicket of Tushar Deshpande (5), who resisted for 18 balls before being caught by Abdul Samad.
Mushtaq however was unlucky not to get his second five-wicket haul in the game as Sindhu found Urvil plumb in-front to finish off the proceedings in style.
Fittingly, the 29-year-old Mushtaq was adjudged player-of the match for his match figures of 9/99.
The turning point of this game certainly will be West Zone skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s (66 off 70 balls) run-out after a comfortable 111-run stand with Musheer Khan (96).
At that stage, West were cruising along at 195/3 in pursuit of 287 and it seemed like a cakewalk.
West lost four wickets including Gaikwad and Musheer in less than seven overs for an addition of 25 runs and were pushed to wall by the end of the third day’s play.
On a wicket where lot of deliveries kept low, scoring 67 with just three wickets in hand on the final day was akin to scoring more than ‘150’ if degree of difficulty had to be factored in.
North will now play South Zone, while East will take on Central in the semifinals starting at the COE from August 30.
While the East versus NorthEast was predictable lopsided contest due to gulf in quality, this quarter-final had all ingredients of a humdinger after North were bowled out for 251 in their first innings.
This was after North Zone coaches Ajay Sharma and Sarandeep Singh in a very controversial move dropped Ranji Trophy’s third highest run-getter Sanat Sangwan (828 runs) to accommodate Yash Dhull, whose tally of runs stood at an unimpressive 381 during the last Ranji Trophy season.
Dhull failed miserably with scores of 9 and 0. However having copped a lot of flak, it is expected that the controversial duo of Ajay-Sarandeep will do a course correction in the next game.
Brief Scores: North Zone 251 and 222. West Zone 187 and 234 all out (Musheer Khan 96, Ruturaj Gaikwad 66; Abid Mushtaq 4/60).
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Up And Coming Stakes 2026 a target for race-fit Persian Wonder
Trainer David Payne is planning a campaign for Persian Wonder, a placegetter in the Baillieu, focusing on early season three-year-old features, starting with the Up And Coming Stakes at Rosehill.
The decorated trainer confirmed that the gelding would be nominated for next Saturday’s Group 3 Rosehill event, with his participation dependent on the final field composition and barrier draw.
“We’ll put him in and have a look at it,” Payne stated. “He’s had the two runs, so he will be pretty fit. He’s getting stronger all the time.”
An eye-catching fourth behind Warwoven in the Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) in March, Persian Wonder followed this with a solid second to Southend in the Group 3 Baillieu (1400m). He was spelled after finishing down the track in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) in April, but showed he had returned in good order with a gritty maiden win at Canterbury in July.
Stepped up to Saturday company against older horses, Persian Wonder carried equal topweight and turned in a game effort to be beaten two lengths by Avista.
With several horses likely to be resuming in the Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) on Saturday, Payne is hoping Persian Wonder’s fitness edge will be advantageous. However, the horse’s main goal will be the Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) a fortnight later.
“He ran here in a rating race last start and went well. He finished just behind them with top weight,” Payne commented. “I think 1400 will be his best distance. “We’ll look at the Up And Coming and then the Ming Dynasty. Those two will be his main targets because I don’t want to take the big boys on.”
The Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) is one of two black-type races at Rosehill, along with the San Domenico Stakes (1100m) which is expected to feature the return of Golden Slipper winner Guest House.
Payne’s promising filly Bangkok Hottie turned in an eye-catching performance in the Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday, motoring home from back in the field to beat all but the speedy Pembrey. She is likely to progress through the Princess Series with jockey Kerrin McEvoy expecting her to improve as she rises in trip.
“I rode her a bit quiet from that (wide) draw and ended up near the back-end,” McEvoy said. “I like the way she got out and finished very well. Out in trip is going to suit her.”
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Man City transfer news LIVE Jack Grealish updates plus Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Nico Gonzalez
Hello and welcome to the City transfer blog. We are less than a week away from the summer window shutting and the Blues still have plenty of business to do.
Bouaddi is expected to be their next arrival. Palmeiras winger Allan Elias is also close to arriving. City are pushing for Fernandez but Chelsea are keen to keep hold of the midfielder.
Outgoings are also anticipated after Savinho’s departure to Tottenham. Marmoush could follow his former teammate to north London. Meanwhile, Nico is closing in on a switch to Newcastle and uncertainty remains around Grealish in the final days of the window.
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MLB roundup: D-backs rally past Cubs on Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off HR
Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt (right) celebrates with teammates Merrill Kelly and Tim Tawa after hitting a two run walk off home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run walk-off homer with two outs in the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in Phoenix on Tuesday.
Tim Tawa drew a walk from Jacob Webb (6-4) with one out in the ninth. Pinch runner Jose Fernandez stole second with two outs before Waldschmidt hit a 2-1 hanging slider 408 feet into the left field seats, giving the D-backs 40 comeback victories this season — tied with the Cubs for the most in the majors. Waldschmidt is the first rookie in major league history to hit two walk-off homers while trailing in the same calendar month, also doing so Aug. 7 against the Dodgers, per OptaSTATS.
The Cubs had scored 30 consecutive runs and had thrown 23 consecutive scoreless innings since falling behind the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in the second inning of a 19-2 win on Sunday until the D-backs scored three in the eighth on Tuesday.
Chicago’s Ian Happ hit a three-run homer off Brandon Pfaadt to break a scoreless tie in the fourth inning, his third long ball in five games. Cubs starter Clay Holmes gave up two hits, both singles, in seven scoreless innings, leaving the game with a 4-0 lead.
Red Sox 7, Marlins 3 (11 innings)
Jarren Duran slugged a grand slam as Boston defeated host Miami in extra innings to win its fifth straight game.
Mickey Gasper homered twice for the Red Sox. He has five homers in his past eight games. Prior to that, he had no homers in 107 at-bats in the majors this season. The Marlins, who have lost two straight, were led by Heriberto Hernandez, who slugged his team-high 20th homer of the season.
Both teams scored in untraditional ways in the 10th inning, Boston on a passed ball and Miami on a dropped third strike which would have otherwise been the third out and ended the game. Boston’s Payton Tolle struck out seven and allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings. Miami’s Tyler Phillips lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run and tying his career high with seven strikeouts.
Mets 3, Brewers 2 (10 innings)
Francisco Lindor homered and later scored the winning run as host New York beat Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game series.
After Trevor Megill (2-3) walked Carson Benge and Luis Robert Jr., Christopher Morel hit a grounder to third which allowed automatic runner Lindor to score when David Hamilton’s throw home was off-target. Jonathan Pintaro (2-0) walked one in a scoreless top of the 10th. Robert homered and had two hits for the Mets, who are 13-8 this month.
Luis Lara hit a run-scoring single in the fourth and Christian Yelich delivered the game-tying, pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth for the Brewers, who have dropped two straight following a 6-1 stretch. New York rookie Zac Thornton gave up one run on seven hits over six innings. Kyle Harrison allowed one run on six hits over five innings for Milwaukee.
Guardians 8, Angels 6 (10 innings)
Jose Ramirez doubled three times and drove in five runs, capped by a go-ahead two-run double in the 10th inning, as Cleveland rallied from an early five-run deficit to defeat Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.
Ramirez lined a double off Angels reliever Blake Weiman (0-1) into the gap in left-center to drive in Brayan Rocchio and Steven Kwan, leading the Guardians to their sixth straight win. Kwan went 5-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and three runs, matching his career-high hit total. Erik Sabrowski (5-2) struck out the side in the ninth, and Cade Smith fanned two during a scoreless 10th to pick up his 35th save.
Vaughn Grissom hit two homers and drove in three runs, Mike Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run and Christian Moore also homered for the Angels, who lost their third straight game.
Pirates 1, Padres 0
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning to plate the only run in Pittsburgh’s win over host San Diego.
Cruz ripped a changeup from Mason Miller (4-2) 379 feet into the seats in right field for his 17th homer of the year and the first allowed by Miller since last August. Gregory Soto (6-4) pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning to earn the win for the Pirates, who have won two straight against the Padres after coming into this series having lost 13 of their last 15 meetings against San Diego.
Both starters pitched brilliantly but settled for no-decisions. Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes allowed just three hits in six innings, while San Diego’s Michael King twirled seven innings and permitted five hits.
Braves 4, Dodgers 3
Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and Raisel Iglesias pitched around Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff triple in the ninth as Atlanta held on to beat visiting Los Angeles.
After Ohtani’s triple, Iglesias struck out Freddie Freeman and got Mookie Betts to ground out. After Max Muncy was intentionally walked, Tommy Edman flied out to center field, preserving Atlanta’s second straight win and ending the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak.
Braves starter Bryce Elder threw six innings of three-run, eight-hit ball while Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow, making his first start since May 6 after dealing with back issues, went five innings and allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts.
Astros 9, Yankees 7
Yainer Diaz homered twice, Yordan Alvarez hit a tiebreaking RBI triple with two outs in the eighth inning and Houston outlasted host New York.
Diaz started the deciding three-run rally off Brent Headrick (7-3) by homering to right with one out to tie the game 6-6. After a single by Jeremy Pena, Alvarez roped a first-pitch slider to the warning track in right-center field before scoring on a single by Isaac Paredes.
Spencer Jones doubled and Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled him home to kick off the bottom of the eighth but Bryan Abreu (5-3) got Austin Wells to ground into a double play and Josh Hader finished it off by notching the final four outs for his 19th save in 19 chances.
White Sox 11, Rangers 7
Tristan Peters delivered a two-run double during a six-run first inning and homered for the fourth straight game as host Chicago held off Texas.
Chicago evened the series between American League playoff contenders at one game apiece. The White Sox out-hit the Rangers 14-11, but needed a ninth-inning escape despite their strong start as Grant Taylor came on with the bases loaded and two out to get Cody Freeman to ground into a forceout at second to end the game.
Rangers starter Jacob deGrom allowed the first five batters of the game to reach base. deGrom (9-9) went only 3 2/3 innings, giving up eight runs. Chicago left-hander Anthony Kay benefited from the early run support but fell one out short of qualifying for the victory after giving up four runs over 4 2/3 innings. Mariners 4, Phillies 1
Cal Raleigh homered and George Kirby pitched 7 2/3 strong innings as Seattle defeated visiting Philadelphia for a fourth win in five games.
Kirby (9-10) allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out nine. Mariners closer Andres Munoz worked the ninth for his 24th save of the season. Raleigh, who went deep three times on Monday, tied the team record of four homers in as many at-bats.
Bryce Harper had two hits for the Phillies, who have lost two in a row after a nine-game winning streak. Aaron Nola (5-10) permitted two runs on three hits in six innings. Royals 5, Blue Jays 3
Salvador Perez knocked in the go-ahead run with a fifth-inning single and Kansas City held off host Toronto for its ninth straight victory.
The game ended when Toronto’s Nathan Lukes was thrown out at second trying to stretch his two-run single off Steven Cruz into a double. Left fielder Isaac Collins got the ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., whose throw to second got Lukes.
Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (6-7) allowed one run on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in five innings, while Toronto’s Max Scherzer (1-7) allowed two runs in five innings as he dropped a seventh straight decision. Rockies 3, Nationals 1
Hunter Goodman homered in his return from the injured list as Colorado snapped a seven-game losing streak with a win at Washington.
The Rockies, who entered the game with the fourth-highest bullpen ERA in the majors (4.88), got five innings of scoreless relief from relievers. Mark Manfredi (1-0) pitched one inning for his first big league win and Jordan Romano worked the ninth for his 13th save.
The Nationals lost for the ninth time in 11 games. Washington went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and totaled five hits one night after scoring 13 runs on 13 hits. Mason Adams started for Colorado and pitched four innings in his major league debut. Orioles 13, Cardinals 1
Pete Alonso went 4-for-4 with a three-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand also homered and drove in three runs as Baltimore hammered host St. Louis.
Jackson Holliday added three hits and right-hander Chris Bassitt pitched effectively into the seventh inning for the Orioles, who remain in the thick of a crowded AL wild-card race despite being four games under .500.
Alonso’s 31st homer of the season keyed a four-run third inning and Encarnacion-Strand’s seventh homer capped it. Bassitt (5-4) gave the Orioles a boost in his third start back since having surgery in June to remove bone spurs from his back, allowing a run on six hits (five singles) over 6 2/3 innings. Tigers 4, Rays 1
Max Clark hit his second career home run to help propel host Detroit to a victory over Tampa Bay which ended its six-game losing streak.
Javier Baez scored two runs and Hao-Yu Lee added an RBI single for the Tigers. Detroit starter Jackson Jobe gave up one run in 4 1/3 innings. Drew Sommers (1-3) didn’t allow a baserunner in 1 2/3 innings while picking up his first major league win. Kenley Jansen got the last three outs to record his 17th save.
Bulk Rays reliever Ian Seymour (9-5) gave up all four runs — three earned — and seven hits in the final 5 2/3 innings. Junior Caminero had two hits and scored the lone run for the AL East leaders, who scored first in the fourth. Jonny DeLuca had the lone RBI. Athletics 4, Twins 2
Carlos Cortes hit a two-run homer and Gage Jump pitched into the seventh inning as the Athletics beat Minnesota in West Sacramento, Calif.
Lawrence Butler had two hits for the Athletics, who won for the third time in four games. Jump (6-8) allowed two runs on three hits over 6 1/3 innings. Hogan Harris recorded two outs, Luis Medina pitched a scoreless eighth inning and Elvis Alvarado retired the Twins in order in the ninth for his fourth save.
Royce Lewis had two of the Twins’ four hits. Minnesota struck out 12 times and lost for the fourth time in five games. Right-hander Taj Bradley (9-6) threw the first immaculate inning (three strikeouts on nine total pitches) in Twins history in the fifth inning but allowed four runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings. Giants 3, Reds 1
Rafael Devers homered again, another pitcher got injured early in his start, and San Francisco followed a winning — albeit painful — script to beat visiting Cincinnati.
One night after they built an early lead and lost starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt to an elbow injury, the Giants repeated the pattern. Adrian Houser exited due to arm tightness in the second inning, and he will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
Anthony Molina (1-0) threw 4 1/3 innings to win his Giants debut. Carson Seymour was credited with his first career save despite serving up a Sal Stewart homer in the ninth. San Francisco’s Drew Cavanaugh had three hits and two RBIs.
–Field Level Media
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India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 4, IND vs SL Updates: Rain Arrives In Colombo But Play Not Stopped; Sri Lanka 2 Down

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McLaughlin: Former NFL Players in College Football?
LSU has added another player to its roster who most recently played for an NFL team.
Lane Kiffin is among the top villains in college football this year, and this only adds to that status.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I’m joined by ‘Locked On SEC’ host Chris Gordy to discuss Aaron Philo and Keelon Russell being named the starters at Florida and Alabama.
They’re coming into VERY different levels of pressure.
Minnesota has been a model of consistency under PJ Fleck during his tenure.
Will they be a staple of the middle of the Big 10 once again in 2026?
00:00 State of college football today
04:22 Lane Kiffin’s coaching expectations
06:49 Confidence in LSU’s season stability
12:55 Florida Gators’ season expectations
15:43 Discussing Alabama football expectations
17:39 Predicting Alabama’s win-loss record
22:05 Discussing potential for Big Ten team
24:25 Minnesota’s season outlook
26:43 Jeff Lebby’s tough road game
31:22 Key game against Michigan
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Yellow Jersey’s return creates buzz for 2026 spring carnival
Calvin McEvoy observed a fitting synchronicity as Yellow Jersey accompanied Half Yours during a workout at Sandown on Saturday, with both horses nearing their spring racing comebacks.
Last year, Half Yours provided McEvoy and his father Tony with a taste of the pressure that accompanies the carnival’s major events, and it’s this same level of aspiration the stable holds for Yellow Jersey.
The McEvoys hold significant Cox Plate ambitions for the imported galloper, who is set to resume in this Saturday’s $200,000 Listed Heatherlie Handicap at Caulfield.
“He’s very untapped and he comes with a very big profile, which comes with pressure, I think,” Calvin McEvoy commented.
“He cost a lot of money and the horse needs to come out and perform.
“Imports don’t always do that, but I believe that we’ve seen enough from him that has shown us that he’s a really good horse.
“He needs to go to the races and perform and I’m hoping that he can be another headline horse for us.”
The 1700-metre Heatherlie Handicap will be the sixth career start for Yellow Jersey. He won his first three races in France before achieving a second placing over 2200m at Group 2 level prior to his export to Australia.
His sole run in Australia was a narrow second in the Listed Wayne Wilson Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm on June 13.
The McEvoys had considered a start for Yellow Jersey in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m), but opted to manage his rating and keep options open, especially as he is also entered for the Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 handicap over 2400m for which weights are yet to be released.
“If he were to run sharp in that sort of race, there’s a chance he’d get eight to 10 (ratings) points and we thought that was a low percentage play,” Calvin stated.
Yellow Jersey held a slight advantage over Half Yours at the conclusion of Saturday’s track gallop. This session was part of a preparation geared towards a start in the Makybe Diva Stakes, a race targeted by last year’s Caulfield/Melbourne Cups champion.
“He was a little bit fresh in behind, travelled very strongly and couldn’t have worked any nicer,” McEvoy said of Half Yours.
“He had a healthy blow, he gets one more trial this coming Friday and then goes into the Makybe Diva Stakes first-up.
“He’s exactly where you want him to be.”
The $750,000 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) is scheduled for Flemington on September 12.
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The Rock sends a message to real-life Bloodline member ahead of huge WWE title match
The Rock got involved in The Bloodline storyline for a few months in 2024, but has changed its whole trajectory since then. Keeping the WWE angle aside, though, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been a proud Samoan and backs up his extended family tree so much.
This time, his praise comes after WWE NXT’s post before its recent Tuesday night show, which featured a training clip of Fatu. Zilla is training his triceps, with a caption saying he is pumped.
Thanks for the submission!
The Great One simply commented here that it’s time for his family to ‘eat,’ implying a slang term for doing amazing work. You can see the post here.
“Time to eat fam.”
Zilla will make his WWE in-ring debut this Sunday at NXT Heatwave against NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Grayson Waller in a Fatal Four-Way match for the NXT Championship.
Fatu made his debut just weeks ago on NXT, taking out Montana and Waller in their No. 1 Contender’s match to face D’Angelo. Instead, it turned into a mess, resulting in the final outcome involving him.
The Rock is advertised for a WWE tryout
The current speculation in the wrestling world is that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson could be making his long-awaited return to WWE. The buzz started when WWE deleted and reposted an official announcement for an upcoming tryout in Honolulu. The updated promotional graphic featured The Final Boss alongside Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso.
The tryouts are scheduled around WWE’s October 16 and 17 live events at the Blaisdell Arena. While WWE hasn’t officially explained the graphic tweak, adding The People’s Champion to a promotional asset featuring his real-life family members has sent the wrestling world into overdrive.
With deep family ties to Polynesian wrestling, Hawaii provides the ideal backdrop for The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment to resurface and kick off the next chapter of the Bloodline saga if it is to go that way.
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FULL LIST: Nigeria Pitch Awards Shortlist
Organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards are optimistic that the country’s national teams will bounce back despite a recent string of setbacks in international competitions.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, expressed confidence in the ability of the national team players and the leagues to turn the tide and set our football looking north again.
“We have absolute confidence in our footballers who are doing well in various leagues across Europe, America, Africa, and other parts of the world,” Philips said.
As a further demonstration of his confidence in Nigerian football, Philips announced that the 12th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards Ceremony, which had been scheduled for earlier in the year, would now hold on Tuesday, 8th September 2026, at the Ibis Hotel, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos.
“Hosting the 12th Awards Ceremony at this time is a demonstration of our faith in Nigerian football. Since 2013, when we held our maiden edition in Calabar, we have shown Nigerians that our players deserve commendations and encouragement for their selfless, patriotic contributions to the growth of our football,” Philips noted.
On behalf of the organizers, Philips regrets the delay in hosting the 12th edition of the awards, stating that although the trophies and other logistics were already in place, certain factors necessitated postponing the ceremony beyond the expected date.
“All necessary logistics, including the award statuettes, have been in place, but the awards itself could not be held as earlier scheduled,” Philips noted.
The 12th Awards Ceremony will feature awards in 18 categories. In the King of the Pitch category, Atlético de Madrid striker Ademola Lookman, the 2024-winner of the award, will face competition from Fulham defender Calvin Bassey and Galatasaray S.K. goal poacher Victor Osimhen.
Ademola Lookman (Atlético de Madrid) and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray S.K) will face competition from Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United) for the Rashidi Yekini Award for the Best Striker of the Year.
The Queen of the Pitch Award will be a stiff battle between Chiamaka Nnadozie of Brighton & Hove Albion Women FC, Esther Okoronkwo of AFC Toronto, and Rasheedat Ajibade of PSG Feminine.
The award for the Football Friendly Governor of the Year will be a contest among Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State.
GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Kayode Bankole Gold Geita F.C.
Maduka Okoye Udinese Calcio
Stanley Nwabali Chippa United F.C.
DEFENDER OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Frederick Brentford F.C.
Calvin Bassey Fulham F.C.
Ola Aina Nottingham Forest F.C.
MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Alex Iwobi Fulham F.C.
Frank Onyeka Coventry FC
Raphael Onyedika Eintracht Frankfurt
Wilfred Ndidi Beşiktaş J.K.
RASHIDI YEKINI AWARD FOR THE BEST STRIKER OF THE YEAR
Ademola Lookman Atlético de Madrid
Anas Yusuf Wolaita Dicha F.C.
Victor Osimhen Galatasaray S.K
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Remo Stars F.C
Rivers United F.C
Super Falcons
COACH OF THE YEAR
Daniel Ogunmodede Kano Pillars F.C
Finidi George Rivers United F.C
Justin Madugu Super Falcons
SAM OKWARAJI AWARD
Kunle Soname Bet9ja
Patrick Olusegun Odegbami Nigerian Ex-International
Victor Osimhen Galatasaray S.K
STATE WITH THE BEST GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Delta State
Kwara State
Lagos State
FOOTBALL PITCH OF THE YEAR
Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
MKO Abiola Sports Arena Abeokuta, Ogun State
Remo Stars Stadium Remo, Ogun State
FOOTBALL FRIENDLY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State
His Excellency, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State
His Excellency, Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Bukola Olopade D.G, NSC
George Aluo Chairman, NNL
Hon. Kunle Soname Chairman, Remo Stars FC
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Johnny Edward The Nation Newspapers
Charles Diya New Telegraph Newspapers
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Anthony Bekederemo Brila 88.9 FM
Chuma Nnoli Nigeria Info FM
FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – ONLINE
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Niyi Busari BSNSports.com.ng
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Premier League: Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba transferred to Manchester United – Sports
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Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba has moved from Brighton to Manchester United for around 75 million euros.
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