Aston Villa find perfect way to forget about unwanted transfer attention in Champions League thriller

On Thursday, No. 13 Stanford men’s soccer opened its season with a 5-1 victory over Sacramento State at Cagan Stadium, highlighted by redshirt sophomore midfielder Trevor Islam’s two goals. Fletcher Bank, Zach Bohane, and Jack Pymm also scored for the Cardinal, while Donovan Sessoms netted a penalty kick for the Hornets, marking Stanford’s strong start to the season. Want More Context? 🔎

George Russell currently leads his Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli in Formula 1's points standings and qualifying results, being the only Mercedes driver to secure a race win this season. Despite this, Russell emphasizes that these statistics do not fully reflect Antonelli's promising start in F1, especially after stepping in for the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton. Want More Context? 🔎

Leeds United face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday for their first away match of the Premier League season, but will be without captain Ethan Ampadu due to an MCL injury. Daniel Farke may start Ilia Gruev in his place, and while new signing Noah Okafor could debut from the bench, Dominic Calvert-Lewin needs more team training before featuring. Want More Context? 🔎

Tottenham Hotspur faces Manchester City this Saturday, a match that will test their progress under Thomas Frank following a strong 3-0 win over Burnley. Spurs are expected to maintain their winning XI, featuring Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, and new signing Mohammed Kudus, while missing key players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Want More Context? 🔎

The Arizona Cardinals are set to play their final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders before cutting their roster to 53 players. In a recent podcast episode, cohosts discuss the team's strategy for the game, decisions regarding PUP and IR, potential trades, and 53-man roster projections. Want More Context? 🔎

WEEK 12026 CommitsIn Week 1, several high school football players made notable contributions, including Cass quarterback Brodie McWhorter with 118 passing yards and one touchdown, and Valdosta cornerback Camron Brown with one tackle and a pass breakup. Other highlights included Jax Pope's 11 tackles and Antavius Watts' five tackles for Carver, contributing to their strong performances. Want More Context? 🔎