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It has been a solid, if unspectacular start for Bolton in League One this season, and Steven Schumacher knows there is still work to be done. “Overall, the performances have been positive,” Wanderers head coach Schumacher tells Sky Sports. “In some aspects, we have been really strong defensively. “We have also been creating good chances and having plenty of shots. Like any team, though, we would like to be a bit more clinical in the big moments.”Schumacher, 41, arrived at the club in January, but they missed out on the play-offs in May and a rebuild in the summer was a…

A critical series between American League contenders kicks off Tuesday as the New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros for a three-game set. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET from Daikin Park. The Astros (76-62) enter Tuesday in first place in the AL West, three games ahead of the Seattle Mariners (73-65). They have won four of their past six but are coming a weekend series in which they dropped two of three to the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees (76-61, .555) currently sit just 0.1 percentage point ahead of the Boston Red Sox (77-62, .554) for the top…

Trained by Ernesto Rodriguez of Hillcrest Boxing, Scarboro will face Keyes, 18-6 (11 KOs), whom Scarboro Snr points out has more knockouts than his son has fights. Keyes, a 28-year-old from Houston, might be riding a two-fight losing streak, but has faced contenders like Oscar Duarte and, in his previous performance, pushed unbeaten prospect Haven Brady Jnr in a split decision loss.

The running back position wasn’t hit as hard by injuries last season, but we know how quickly things can change at one of the most physical positions in football. Fantasy football managers who stay prepared and know which backs are next in line for touches will always have an edge on the competition.[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season]It’s also important to understand which backups have a chance to rise up the depth chart based on talent, which ones are poised for a leading role when injuries strike and those who would max out…

Alaina GetzenbergSep 2, 2025, 08:40 PM ETCloseAlaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.BUFFALO, N.Y. — Khalil Shakir had his signature big, bright smile on his face as he opened the van door. Inside the vehicle, 19 dogs were waiting as Shakir arrived to save them from being euthanized.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedOn Sunday, the Buffalo Bills wide receiver helped local rescue, Nickel City Canine…

It was a difficult night for a UFC referee at the Apex on Tuesday night.Episode four of this season of Dana White’s Contender Series saw four fighters earn UFC contracts in another strong episode.There were impressive performances, highlight reel finishes and a back-and-forth battle to continue the season’s current hot streak.Dana White even went against one of his main rules when signing 36-year-old Mandel Nallo following his spectacular win over Samuel Silva.However, the displays that the contestants put on were not the only talking points from Tuesday night due to some controversial actions from a referee.Gary Copeland earns Mario Yamasaki…

Manchester United are already working on a deal for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, while André Onana could still leave Old Trafford in the next couple of weeks. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Gündogan set to leave Man City for Galatasaray- Sources: Crystal Palace pull out of Guéhi to Liverpool move- Premier League teams clear £3bn, smash record transfer spendCarlos Baleba wanted a transfer fee in excess of £100m in the summer. Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- Manchester United…

HOUSTON — Baseball’s highest-paid left-handed pitcher looked every bit the part Tuesday night at Daikin Park. An Astros southpaw seeking something close to that salary stumbled, seemed to set up a young catcher, and, after the commotion calmed, got summoned into a meeting inside his manager’s office after a 7-1 loss to the New York Yankees.Before it began, Framber Valdez stood at César Salazar’s locker. The beleaguered battery spoke in Spanish. Salazar sat in a chair still wearing his full uniform. Valdez, showered and sporting street clothes, stood over the catcher who just completed his 14th major-league start.Bench coach Omar…

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Which of the widely undrafted players might be able to help your fantasy football team? Here are our top fantasy football waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 1. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 1 Let’s dive into our top fantasy football waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 1. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Running Backs Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson: 43% and 45% rostered Rookie Quinshon Judkins has faced legal issues this offseason and has yet to sign his contract, potentially facing discipline by the league when he does. As a result, Ford and…