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Ruben Loftus-Cheek says he “completely forgot” about playing for England and was “just a fan” during his near seven-year absence from the national team.Loftus-Cheek’s last appearance for the Three Lions came in a friendly against the United States in November 2018 after he had been part of Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad that reached the semi-finals in Russia the same year.The 29-year-old midfielder ruptured his Achilles in 2019 playing for Chelsea in a friendly in the USA before the Europa League final, and subsequently dropped out of the England reckoning.He joined AC Milan in 2023 and has made 71 appearances…

The Mets have a decision to make when it comes to Kodai Senga. Do they have Senga make his next start — slated for Sunday against the Reds in Cincinnati — or skip him? Or does New York do something more drastic? The Athletic's Will Sammon reports that the Mets are considering a few possibilities, "including potentially asking him to accept an optional minor league assignment." Per Senga's contract, he would have to consent to an option.It was once when Senga was regarded as the team's best pitcher after snagging an All-Star selection and becoming the runner-up for the NL Rookie of the Year…

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Terry Pegula made a joke.Smack dab between the start of free agency and the NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills owner spoke at Highmark Stadium’s topping-out ceremony. This event commemorates the installation of the final piece of structural steel on a big construction project.Pegula approached the lectern after a recitation of his accomplishments, punctuated by drafting the NFL’s newest MVP, quarterback Josh Allen.“I should congratulate Josh,” said the multibillionaire, who a month earlier signed off on Allen’s six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million in guarantees. “He now makes more money than I do.”The crowd erupted…

Very little separates these teams. Duke might have the slight edge at QB with Darian Mensah, but Illinois has the better offensive line. And both teams have strong defensive units, which is leading us to target the Under. Sep 3, 2025 • 08:09 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Duke QB Darian Mensah throws a TD pass vs. Elon. A casual college football fan might not realize that one of the best matchups in Week 2 will be played in Durham, North Carolina. Two underrated Power Four teams do battle when the Duke Blue Devils host…

“When you’re fighting in previous organizations, it’s not the same,” Oki said with a smile. “The UFC is the main thing — it’s your goal, it’s your dream — and it’s like, ‘Wow! Am I really here?’ You have that thing and the other thing is that you need to perform. “At the Dana White’s Contender Series, I knew it was an opportunity that I had to take,  so I was like, ‘I’m just gonna give it my all and f*** everything else,’ so I was 100-percent go, go, go. Once you have the contract, you’re like, ‘Now I’m here’…

Joel Colwill is involved having made eight Cardiff appearances this season, with Bellamy acknowledging last week that the 20-year-old was close to breaking into his squad.Rubin Colwill, 23, has been in fine form for Brian Barry-Murphy’s team, scoring four times in eight games this term.The attacking midfielder played 90 minutes – and found the target – against Plymouth, but had to pull out of international contention after picking up an injury in that game.Wales are second in Group J on the back of their only defeat from their four games in this qualifying campaign, a 4-3 loss in Belgium in…

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a torn right ACL injured the previous night in a 7-5 loss to the Texas Rangers.Gurriel was hurt in the sixth inning after he jumped awkwardly out of the way to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander, who made a diving catch on a line drive by Rowdy Tellez for the third out of the inning.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedAlexander was playing his first game in center field as a big leaguer.Gurriel stayed on the ground for several minutes while medical staff attended to him. The 31-year-old…

Brian Robinson was listed as the top running back in Washington throughout the summer, but the unofficial nature of that placement became clear when the Commanders held him out of practice prior to a late-August trade to the 49ers. The team released its first depth chart since that trade on Tuesday and it shows Austin Ekeler has moved into the No. 1 spot. Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez, and seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt take up the next three spots. Robinson’s trade is a reminder that what’s listed on paper isn’t always reflected on the field and Commanders head coach Dan Quinn…

Demetrious Johnson shares detailed strategy to beat Merab Dvalishvili During a recent appearance on The Simple Man Podcast, Johnson explained how he’d approach fighting Dvalishvili in a hypothetical bout during their primes. “If I was to fight Merab, I would press him the whole entire time,” Johnson said of fighting Dvalishvili. “Force him to shoot and try to make him stand. When he shoots, make him pay for shooting, not try to out-grapple (him). When it comes to grappling, he likes to stay in guard. So push on the face, get a knee shield, and then when he tries to…