Pep Guardiola is not wasting energy on EFL Cup

Jett Washington, a five-star safety and nephew of Kobe Bryant, has narrowed his college choices to Alabama, Oregon, and USC, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The 6'4", 205-pound player from Las Vegas, who was named MaxPreps’ Nevada Player of the Year, is ranked as the No. 4 safety in the Class of 2026, showcasing elite skills and versatility on the field. Need More Context? 🔎

Chelsea is reportedly seeking to sign a different type of attacker than Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, who recently contributed to a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup. Journalist Ben Jacobs indicates they have removed Benjamin Sesko from consideration and are interested in Morgan Rogers if he becomes available, while also monitoring West Ham's Mohammed Kudus. Need More Context? 🔎

Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn, along with players SS Wehiwa Aloy, OF Logan Maxwell, and LHP Zach Root, celebrated a 7-3 victory over UCLA in the College World Series. For more in-depth coverage and fan discussions, visit HawgBeat's homepage and join the Trough, their premium message board. Need More Context? 🔎

Sam Reinhart's impressive four-goal performance led the Florida Panthers to a decisive 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, securing the Panthers' second consecutive Stanley Cup championship in their third straight trip to the Finals. This victory is a testament to Florida's offensive strength throughout the series. Need More Context? 🔎

The Indiana Fever welcomed back All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, who scored a season-high 32 points in her return, leading the team to a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty. However, the Fever will be without six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner, who is "purely day-to-day" due to undisclosed personal reasons, raising concerns as the team prepares for a challenging road trip. Need More Context? 🔎

Grace Berger, a former Indiana University standout, has signed a hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks due to injuries affecting key players, including Kelsey Plum. Berger, who averaged 3.9 points in her WNBA career and had a successful stint in Turkey, will provide much-needed guard depth as the Sparks struggle with a 4-8 record this season. Need More Context? 🔎