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Guardian writers’ predicted position: 5th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 5thProspectsAfter securing an impressive fifth-placed finish in Dario Vidosic’s first season, Brighton look increasingly settled, with historical management troubles firmly behind them and a clear identity shining through.It was a season of learning for their head coach as the team got off to an impressive start, then experienced a dip before finishing relatively strongly. An eye-catching victory over Arsenal and valiant 2-2 draw with the champions, Chelsea, were highlights. They made Crawley’s Broadfield Stadium into a fortress, losing…

Aug 26, 2025, 04:39 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas — Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain, another huge blow to the Texas Rangers and their hopes of making a late push for a playoff spot.Eovaldi, who is 11-3 with a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts but just short of the innings needed to qualify as the MLB leader, was among the favorites for the American League Cy Young Award.He said Tuesday that he had an MRI after shutting down a bullpen session between starts because of continued soreness. The 35-year-old pitcher said…

Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus — who started all nine playoff games for the team last season and will have a key role in the rotation — will miss the first few months of the NBA season after undergoing foot surgery, the team has announced.A Jones fracture involves the fifth metatarsal, the bone that connects the little toe up to the base of the foot near the ankle, with the fracture higher up on the bone. It’s a relatively common injury in basketball, but healing times can vary because the affected area is not part of the body that has…

Andrew Tate, the former kickboxer turned controversial influencer, is in advanced talks to compete for Misfits Boxing in a heavyweight boxing match amid his numerous legal battles before the end of the year, sources confirmed to Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani.An official announcement regarding Tate’s participation could come as soon as this Saturday’s Misfits event in Manchester, England, sources told Helwani.AdvertisementMisfits Boxing is a fight promotion co-founded by British content creator KSI that specializes in influencer boxing and crossover matches, and has featured the likes of Logan Paul and Tommy Fury.Tate, 38, and his younger brother, Tristan, currently face a myriad of…

Running back Travis Homer and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga are not on the Bears’ initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season, but they could be back later in the year. Both players were placed on injured reserve as part of the Bears’ final cuts on Tuesday. They were designated to return, so they could return after missing the first four games of the season. The Bears activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson and punter Tory Taylor, which leaves them eligible to play in Week 1. They also waived or released defensive backs Tysheem Johnson and Mekhi Garner; offensive linemen Doug Kramer, Jordan McFadden,…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, which means a wedding will soon follow! Find out if the betting odds believe it’ll happen this year or next! Aug 26, 2025 • 17:44 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Recording artist Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87). Taylor Swift just dropped by the New Heights podcast, and now the news is even bigger: she and Travis Kelce are engaged! The announcement hit her Instagram early Tuesday, and you know what that means… more Taylor Swift odds, picks, and prop action. We’re breaking…

Much has been made of the financial riches on offer for sides who make it to the promised land of Europe’s elite competition, but much more than that was on the line for Celtic in Kazakhstan.Over the last three seasons, the club had made themselves a regular in the competition and were an agonising Alphonso Davies goal away from reaching the knockout phase of last season’s competition.”The Champions League is a wonderful competition,” said a crestfallen Rodgers after his side failed to make it for a fourth consecutive season.”But as we always do we will have to stick together as…

The struggling Indiana Fever meet the surging Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in a battle of WNBA teams fighting for playoff positioning. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.The Fever (19-18) have lost six of their last eight amid a string of injuries, which are starting to take their toll. The club has notably been missing the services of star Caitlin Clark, who is battling a groin injury, since July 15. Indiana’s injury woes now include versatile guard Sophie Cunningahm, who is out for the season because…

Aug 26, 2025, 04:09 PM ETCleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot and will miss around three to four months, the team announced Tuesday.Strus suffered the injury — a break of the bone that connects the pinkie toe to the base of the foot — during recent offseason workouts. The Cavs said he’s expected to return to basketball activities in three to four months.Strus, 28, joined the Cavaliers on a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade two summers ago and has played a pivotal role in Cleveland’s rise to Eastern Conference contenders over…

James Anderson and Jos Buttler starred as Manchester Originals inflicted a seven-wicket defeat upon Northern Superchargers ahead of their Hundred Eliminator contest.The Superchargers were already assured of a place in a Saturday showdown at The Oval but missed the chance to move above the Trent Rockets into second place as they lost at home for the first time in this year’s tournament. The Originals won the toss and chose to field, with Anderson bowling the first 10, and rapidly picking up his first and second wickets in The Hundred, accompanied by a broad grin.He then had his former international team-mate…