Dan Cole admits surprise at retirement of close friend Marler

On his podcast, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt ranked South Carolina football at No. 11 in his preseason top 25, highlighting quarterback LaNorris Sellers and defensive standout Dylan Stewart as key players. Klatt expressed concerns about the team's defensive replacements and a challenging schedule but believes the Gamecocks have the potential to reach the postseason with strong early-season development. Want More Context? 🔎

Marc Marquez has dominated the MotoGP season, winning eight of 12 grand prix races and 11 sprint races, leading with a 120-point advantage over his brother Alex Marquez. As he approaches the final 10 races after the summer break, Marquez aims to maintain his competitive edge while emphasizing the importance of earning respect from his rivals through consistent performance. Want More Context? 🔎

Cardiff City's 2-1 victory over Peterborough marked a successful start in League One under new coach Brian Barry-Murphy, showcasing a youthful squad with an average age of 22. Notably, brothers Rubin and Joel Colwill made history by starting together, the first siblings to do so for the club in over 40 years, reflecting a promising future for the Bluebirds. Want More Context? 🔎

Plans to include a second Asia/Pacific round in future World Rally Championship calendars have prompted a reshuffle in the 2026 event schedule. The recently unveiled 14-round calendar notably omits Rally USA and the Central European Rally, while Japan and Italy will switch places in the lineup. Want More Context? 🔎

Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly interested in signing central defender Loïc Badé from FC Sevilla as they aim to bolster their squad with four to five new players ahead of the Bundesliga season. Despite having quality centre-backs, the club's primary focus remains on strengthening their attack, having only added young attackers Malik Tillman and Ibrahim Maza so far. Want More Context? 🔎

Barcelona is set to expedite the sale of unwanted players, including young right-back Hector Fort, who has received multiple loan offers, notably from Paris FC. While the club initially sought €5 million for Fort, they are now open to a loan with an option to buy, aiming to retain control while allowing the player to gain experience elsewhere. Want More Context? 🔎