LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine College ladies’s soccer crew introduced its 2024 schedule, which is comprised of 18 video games, together with 11 in Atlantic Solar Convention motion.

Underneath first-year head coach Callie McKinney, Bellarmine’s slate is tilted barely towards highway motion, because the Knights will journey for 10 video games whereas internet hosting eight contests in Owsley B. Frazier Stadium.

Bellarmine will heat up with a preseason matchup Aug. 11 at Miami (Ohio) College (8-10-1 final season). The Knights will open the season Aug. 15 at Louisville (4-9-5), which is McKinney’s alma mater.

Bellarmine will make its house debut Aug. 25 in opposition to D3 Asbury (2-9-4) and welcome NCAA Match crew Morehead State (9-6-5) on Aug. 29. The Eagles are the defending Ohio Valley Convention Match champions.

Bellarmine closes the nonconference portion of the schedule with three of 4 video games on the highway. The Knights will play Sept. 1 at Center Tennessee (6-9-3) and return house for a Sept. 5 outing with Indiana State (2-6-10) earlier than heading to Horizon League Match runner-up Northern Kentucky (8-4-8) on Sept. 12 and Southern Indiana (4-8-7) on Sept. 15.

The early section of Bellarmine’s ASUN slate is house heavy. The Knights open convention play by internet hosting Austin Peay (5-11-5, 3-5-3) on Sept. 19 earlier than a Sept. 22 contest at reigning regular-season champion Lipscomb (14-5-1, 10-0-1) precedes matchups with Stetson (3-12-3, 3-6-2) on Sept. 26 and defending ASUN Match champion FGCU (12-5-5, 7-1-3) on Sept. 29 at Frazier Stadium.

Bellarmine travels Oct. 3 to North Alabama (11-5-6, 5-3-3) and Oct. 6 to Central Arkansas (8-7-5, 7-1-3) earlier than returning house for an Oct. 10 contest with Queens (4-7-8, 2-3-6) and an Oct. 13 matchup with new member West Georgia (6-7-4), which, like BU, is a D2 transplant.

The latter represents Bellarmine’s regular-season house finale. The Knights are posed with a demanding three-game highway stretch to finish the common season, heading Oct. 17 to North Florida (4-9-5, 2-6-3), Oct. 20 to Jacksonville (3-11-4, 1-8-2) and Oct. 25 to Japanese Kentucky (5-8-6, 4-3-4).

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US actor and wrestler John Cena has introduced he’s retiring from competing in World Wrestling Leisure (WWE) occasions.

Cena made the shock announcement to followers throughout an look on the WWE Cash within the Financial institution occasion in Canada.

The 47-year-old, who made his transfer into appearing 18 years in the past, mentioned his remaining in-ring competitors shall be in 2025 as a part of a farewell tour.

Cena is usually considered one of many biggest skilled wrestlers of all time and achieved world champion standing 16 occasions since becoming a member of WWE in 2001.

“Tonight I formally announce my retirement from the WWE,” he instructed followers in Toronto who reacted with shock and later chanted “thanks Cena”.

“What an unimaginable gesture of kindness,” he replied.

Sporting a t-shirt emblazoned with the phrases “The Final Time is Now” and his commerce mark “jorts” [denim shorts], he thanked WWE followers for “letting me play in the home that you just constructed for thus a few years”.

In a press convention later, he mentioned he supposed to stay a part of the WWE household in some capability regardless of feeling “at my finish” bodily.

Cena made his appearing debut in 2006 when he starred in The Marine, occurring to land roles in various huge price range movies together with The Suicide Squad, Quick & Livid 9 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The star has carried out in WWE part-time since 2018 when his appearing profession took off.

He made headlines this yr after showing bare, save for a strategically positioned envelope, throughout an Academy Awards skit.

The American can also be the all-time most requested superstar by youngsters with charity Make-A-Want.

He holds a Guinness World File for the variety of needs granted to Make-A-Want kids who’ve vital sicknesses.

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Picture supply, BBC/Adam Laver

Julie Broadhead, 64,
says she is “very pleased with Rob” and of “what he achieved as a participant in addition to an MND sufferer”.

She describes Burrow as as a “very dynamic, artistic, explosive participant”.

He “may make something
occur” and “scored some superb tries and only a improbable participant”.

She provides: “I believe it
simply goes to indicate that as a participant he was all the time stated to be too small however he
achieved nice issues as a result of he persevered.

“He in all probability did the
identical throughout his MND journey.

“He simply impressed so
many individuals to hold on and do the most effective you may and struggle for different individuals.”

Michelle Moverley, 61,
says: “We’re right here to indicate our respects and clearly we’re very eager Rhinos
followers and we adopted Rob all through his profession.

“And we wish to help
the MND neighborhood.

“I’m hoping that I can
try this later this yr after I’m doing the Nice North Run.”

She provides: “From the
begin of his profession with Leeds, we’ve been there.”

“And also you all the time heard
that he was the joker within the pack and introduced some amusement to the crowds and
the sport itself.”

She says: “He’s been an
inspiration to anybody who desires to choose up rugby league and proving that in
adversity you are able to do numerous issues and make a profession out for your self and
dedicate what you’re doing for the longer term.”

The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game collection in opposition to the rival Atlanta Braves Friday at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Did the Phillies win final night time?

Cubs 10, Phillies 2

Jameson Taillon and the Cubs’ bullpen restricted the Phillies’ offense to 6 hits as Chicago averted a three-game sweep.

Who’re the Phillies enjoying tonight?

Philadelphia faces Atlanta at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (9-4, 3.43 ERA) will face Atlanta left-hander Max Fried (7-3, 2.91 ERA).

What channel is the Phillies recreation on tonight?

The sport shall be on Apple TV+. The radio broadcast shall be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.

How can I watch the Phillies on Apple TV+?

Whereas there’s nonetheless time earlier than the sport, you may want a subscription to Apple TV+ if you wish to watch it. A month-to-month subscription to Apple TV+ is $9.99. Nevertheless, Apple TV+ is providing a free trial with the requirement of an e mail or Apple ID.

When do the Phillies play on Apple TV+ this season?

At this level, the Phillies aren’t scheduled for an additional recreation on “Friday Evening Baseball” on Apple TV+. Nevertheless, Apple’s schedule is just introduced by way of July. The Phillies could possibly be on Apple TV+ once more in August or September.

How can I stream right now’s Phillies recreation?

Each Phillies recreation is streamed on MLB.com with the MLB TV bundle, which it’s important to pay for. It’s also possible to stream the radio broadcasts with MLB audio.

1000’s of mourners have gathered to pay tribute to rugby league star and motor neurone illness campaigner Rob Burrow forward of his funeral.

The previous Leeds Rhinos star and England worldwide died on 2 June on the age of 41 after a prolonged battle with the sickness.

His personal funeral service is being held at Pontefract Crematorium, with 7 July chosen to recognise the shirt quantity he wore all through his rugby league profession.

Supporters got here out in rugby equipment, many with Burrow’s identify and a 7 on the again, to applaud because the funeral cortege made its option to the service.

Yellow and white flowers – the colors of Leeds Rhinos – had been thrown onto the windscreen of the hearse.

Amongst mourners gathering on the crematorium was his finest good friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield, with whom he raised greater than £15m for motor neurone illness (MND) charities, following his analysis.  

Bob Woodhead, who coached Burrow as a toddler described him as a “eager, enthusiastic and well mannered” younger man.

“He was a privilege to educate, to be sincere,” Mr Woodhead informed the BBC.

“All I needed to do was to assist him progress.

“Regardless of everybody through the years saying he was too small, I simply forged my thoughts again to (rugby league legend) Roger Millward. Everybody stated he was too small and look what he turned over his profession.”

In her first interview since his demise,  Burrow’s spouse Lindsey informed BBC Breakfast final month: “He was an inspiration to so many. He was the face of the MND neighborhood.

“Regardless of the grief and the unhappiness, we’ve got a lot to be grateful for, for having him in our lives and making the world a greater place to be.

“I’m proud to have been his spouse for 17 and a half years and to have three lovely youngsters with Rob. I’ll do all the things I can to verify they’re introduced up as Rob would need them to be – to be sort and caring and to understand the issues in life. Rob was very very like that – very right down to earth, by no means had an ego, such a stunning sort man.”

The Motor Neurone Illness Affiliation paid tribute to the rugby star forward of the funeral.

“At the moment, on Rob Burrow Day and the day of Rob’s funeral, we need to pay tribute to all he has finished for the MND Affiliation and the MND neighborhood.” the charity wrote on X.

“We will probably be eternally grateful. Thanks Rob.”

Burrow spent his total profession with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Tremendous League titles.

He retired in 2017 however two years later it was revealed he had been recognized with MND.

Burrow was made an MBE within the 2021 New Yr Honours for his providers to rugby league and the MND neighborhood and made a CBE within the New Yr Honours in 2024.

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, a supply has advised ESPN.

United have reached a broad settlement over funds regarding Zirkzee’s representatives, which had been a stumbling block, and can now search to succeed in a take care of Bologna.

Zirkzee has a launch clause of £34 million ($43.5m) in his contract which is legitimate till August, however United might look to barter a distinct deal.

The 23-year-old, who has additionally been topic of curiosity from AC Milan, is a part of the Netherlands squad making ready for his or her Euro 2024 semifinal in opposition to England in Dortmund on Wednesday.

Zirkzee has emerged as United’s most well-liked striker goal after additionally they thought-about each Lille’s Jonathan David and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Chelsea have additionally proven curiosity in David, who has one yr left on his contract at Lille and is out there for round £25m.

Zirkzee scored 12 objectives for Bologna final season as they completed fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the Champions League for the primary time within the fashionable period.

A supply has advised ESPN that United stay involved with Bayern Munich over a deal for Zirkzee’s worldwide teammate, Matthijs de Ligt.

The German facet are keen to barter the defender’s exit and worth the 24-year-old at greater than £40m. United have already seen a bid turned down for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite this summer time.

Bringing in a striker, a centre-back and a central midfielder are United’s priorities in the summertime window. Dan Ashworth has now taken management of recruitment following his arrival as sporting director final week.

Midfielder Donny van de Beek, who spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Eintracht Frankfurt, is about to affix Girona in a everlasting deal value round £420,000. The charge might enhance relying on his success at Girona.

United signed the previous Netherlands worldwide midfielder from Ajax in a £40m deal in 2020.

United gamers who haven’t taken half in both the European Championship or the Copa América are anticipated again at Carrington for the beginning of preseason coaching on Monday.

Ten Hag has boosted his backroom workers by including to its Dutch contingent, with legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake agreeing two-year offers with the membership.

Editor’s notice: Learn USA TODAY’s stay protection of Beryl for Sunday, July 7, together with the storm’s monitor because it heads towards Texas.

Watches and warnings for flooding rainfall, storm surge and hurricane winds had been in impact alongside a lot of the Texas coast on Saturday, because the Nationwide Hurricane Middle watches to see whether or not Tropical Storm Beryl will change into a hurricane once more because it approaches the Texas coast on Monday.

In its 10 a.m. Central replace on Saturday, the Nationwide Hurricane Middle mentioned a hurricane watch covers the Texas coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande north to San Luis Move, south of Galveston. A tropical storm warning is in impact south of Baffin Bay to the Rio Grande. And the storm surge watch is in impact south of Excessive Island, that means nearly your complete coast.

Beryl is forecast to method Matagorda Bay the coast of Texas and northeastern Mexico on Monday as a Class 1 hurricane with 85-mph winds, however first it has to get better from its journey over the Yucatan Peninsula and the dry air and wind shear it has been preventing within the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly your complete Texas coast lies throughout the hurricane heart’s potential forecast for the middle of Beryl’s path over the following 5 days.

On Saturday morning, Beryl had 60-mph winds and was about 460 miles Southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, transferring west-northwest.

The typical forecast monitor error at 48 hour is about 70 miles, the hurricane heart mentioned on Saturday morning. Due to the angle of the storm’s method to Texas, that dimension margin of error could make a big distinction in the place the most important impacts happen.

Beryl is forecast to supply 5-10 inches of rainfall in Texas, with as much as 15 inches in remoted places, throughout parts of the coast and in jap Texas starting late Sunday via the center of subsequent week, the hurricane heart mentioned. The storm is also forecast to ship a storm surge quantities of 2-5 toes alongside the coast and harmful rip currents.

Residents in Texas needs to be conversant in their flood zones – in addition to those that stay in Louisiana – and needs to be carefully monitoring the storm’s progress, in line with the hurricane heart.

“All of South Texas needs to be making ready for a hurricane,” Kirsten Snodgrass, a meteorologist in Corpus Christi wrote in a Friday morning forecast replace.

Regardless that warmth is a priority going into the weekend, for those who stay in Beryl’s potential path, now could be the time to ensure preparations are full, know your flood zone and examine in your neighbors, particularly those that could also be susceptible, forecasters mentioned.

It is essential to know your danger, Michael Brennan, hurricane heart director, informed USA TODAY in March. It’s “understanding in the event you stay in a storm surge evacuation zone.”

What’s a hurricane watch?

A watch means hurricane power winds above 74 mph are doable inside 48 hours.

What’s a hurricane warning?

A warning means hurricane power winds above 74 mph are anticipated inside 36 hours.

What’s a tropical storm warning?

A warning means tropical storm power winds of 39-73 mph are anticipated inside 36 hours.

What’s a tropical storm watch?

A watch means tropical storm power winds 39-73 mph are doable inside 48 hours.

What is the forecast for Louisiana and Texas?

After ripping via the Caribbean, brushing Jamaica and making landfall alongside the Yucatan Peninsula, the storm’s winds have weakened significantly, however the hurricane heart’s forecasters aren’t fairly certain what is going to occur as soon as Beryl totally re-enters the Gulf of Mexico.

Its future wind energy depends upon how a lot of its core stays intact, and its future path depends upon how sturdy Beryl turns into and the way it interacts with atmospheric methods over the southern United States. At 10 a.m. C.T. on Saturday, the forecast referred to as for Beryl to progressively intensify over the Gulf, making landfall as a Class 1 hurricane with 85-mph winds on Monday.

Whatever the path or depth of the storm, life-threatening seaside situations are anticipated later in the present day throughout a lot of the Gulf Coast and are forecast to proceed via the weekend.

Observe Beryl’s forecast

Forecasters say it is essential to observe the storm’s progress, however keep in mind the hurricane heart’s forecast cone reveals solely the seemingly path of the middle of the storm. Climate impacts might happen many miles away.

The best way to put together your property

In case you’re in an space the place excessive winds are doable with Hurricane Beryl, listed here are issues you are able to do to prepare.

• Safe free objects in your yard that could possibly be blown over, akin to garden furnishings, grills, bicycles, and so on.
• Examine your emergency go-bag and medical provides in case you should evacuate
• Cost your cellphone
• Refill or cost your car 
• Assist your neighbors, particularly in the event that they’re susceptible.

What’s storm surge?

Brennan has mentioned water is likely one of the biggest risks in a hurricane, together with storm surge, intense rainfall and rip currents. Storm surge happens when the winds of a hurricane push the water larger than regular excessive tides, elevating the ocean stage, after which large waves happen on prime of that. It is one of the crucial damaging forces in a hurricane.

Understanding storm surgeGraphics clarify the lethal phenomenon

Getting ready a package

In case you stay in a low-lying space susceptible to flooding, you could be requested to evacuate and want to organize an emergency “go bag” to take with you. As of Friday, the forecast referred to as for as much as 10 inches of rain in areas alongside the coast, with even larger quantities in remoted places. A flash flood danger extends effectively east alongside the Gulf Coast into Louisiana by Tuesday.

Hurricane season is right here:Here is learn how to put collectively your preparedness package or “go bag”

Beryl’s historic journey

Beryl was born as a tropical melancholy on June 28 and have become a tropical storm later that night. It broke data over the following a number of days for speedy intensification so early in hurricane season. It turned a hurricane inside 24 hours of formation. Inside one other 24 hours, its winds had elevated 55 mph, reaching 130 mph, nearly a Class 4 hurricane.

Hurricane Beryl:A historical past making path via the Caribbean

Beryl battered the Windward Islands alongside the jap Caribbean, inflicting widespread destruction in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, destroying or severely damaging greater than 90% of the houses and buildings on at the very least three islands. After plowing via the islands, Beryl once more re-strengthened, changing into a Class 5 storm, then reaching winds of 165 mph on the morning of July 2.

Dinah Voyles Pulver and Doyle Rice cowl local weather and the surroundings for USA TODAY. Attain Dinah at dpulver@usatoday.com and Doyle at drice@usatoday.com.

There may be elevated optimism from all events {that a} deal may be finalised for Joshua Zirkzee’s transfer from Bologna to Manchester United.

In depth talks have taken place with Zirkzee’s representatives and there’s a broad settlement on phrases with the participant.

As was reported by Sky Sports activities, United have made it clear they may meet the 23-year-old’s £34m launch clause.

Discussions are ongoing internally over whether or not United can pay the clause in full or negotiate a construction with Bologna.

Zirkzee is with the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024 and made his first look of the match in Saturday evening’s quarter-final win over Turkey, approaching as a late substitute.

Arsenal and AC Milan are additionally serious about Zirkzee, who has two years left on his contract with Bologna.

Juventus are one other membership eager on Zirkzee however are at the moment engaged on different targets, and they might must promote a striker to convey one in.

Why is Zirkzee in demand?

Zirkzee graduated by means of Bayern Munich’s system and had spells with Parma and Anderlecht earlier than becoming a member of Bologna in the summertime of 2022.

The ahead obtained restricted recreation time in his first marketing campaign in Serie A, scoring solely two league targets from 808 minutes.

Final season he scored 11 league targets and the shot map under suggests he’s most deadly from the left-of-centre area.

The warmth map under additionally exhibits how the ahead sometimes performs deeper than a traditional striker.

He additionally ranks among the many prime 5 gamers in Serie A for creating huge probabilities, making an attempt dribbles and regaining possession within the remaining third.

Certainly, the radar graphic under reveals he ranks among the many prime 5 per cent throughout Europe in these three metrics.

When does the summer time switch window shut?

The 2024 summer time switch window within the Premier League will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at midnight in Scotland.

The Premier League has introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The cut-off dates had been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

Rob Delaney has mentioned he desires to purchase the home his son died in so he can cross away there too.

The actor and his spouse Leah’s two yr outdated son Henry handed away in January 2018 on the age of two, following two years of remedy for a mind tumour.

Delaney requested the owner of the property to let him know if he was ever promoting the home so he may purchase it from him.

Talking on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs programme, the US comic mentioned he wished to purchase the house “so after I’m 81 I can crawl in right here and die. In the identical room that my son died in, that my different son was born in.”

Delaney mentioned that he and Leah informed their son they had been anticipating one other baby earlier than he handed away.

“He needed to know that his household that liked him was alive and was rising and that there was someone that we had been going to inform about him,” the Disaster star mentioned.

We knew that they’d not overlap corporally on this Earth, regardless that Henry’s youthful brother was born in the identical room that Henry died in, our lounge.”

Delaney has beforehand opened up about Henry’s analysis, time in hospital and dying in his ebook, A Coronary heart That Works.

Henry first confirmed signs of a mind tumour at 11 months outdated, when he started repeatedly vomiting.

Delaney mentioned medical doctors informed him they suspected a tumour on 27 April, 2016 – the day after he received a Bafta Award for Disaster with co-writer with Sharon Horgan.

Describing the day he and Leah obtained the outcomes from the MRI scan, Delaney mentioned it was “the heaviest ache on the earth”.

“Grief drove a bus by the a part of my mind the place recollections are saved,” Delaney mentioned.

“After the MRI, Dr Anson confirmed that Henry had a big tumour behind his head, close to his mind stem. He delivered the information calmly, and ended by saying a paediatric mind surgeon would come to see us inside just a few hours.

“We sank inside ourselves. The heaviest ache on the earth. I felt like I had abruptly quadrupled in weight, and an oily, black whirlpool started to swirl the place my coronary heart had been.”

Henry underwent an operation to take away the tumour, and was capable of transfer again residence in June 2017. Nonetheless, a follow-up scan in September discovered that the most cancers had returned.

Recalling the household’s last few days with Henry, Delaney mentioned: “I lay with him, and Leah held him and danced with him. His brothers learn to him and performed with him.”

The toddler handed away peacefully at residence in January 2018.

“It was simply the 5 of us in the home. 5 individuals who liked one another and wanted one another. Henry opened his eyes and regarded into Leah’s eyes round 5 the subsequent morning. Then he died,” Delaney writes.

“I’m so comfortable Henry died at residence. I’m so comfortable that he did so within the arms of his lovely mom, who liked him desperately.

“I’m so comfortable that he lay between us afterward and we may kiss and maintain him and stroke his lovely, lengthy, sandy-blond hair.”

Orlando Magic ahead Franz Wagner has acquired a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension — a deal that might grow to be value as a lot as $269 million, sources informed ESPN on Friday.

The Magic introduced Saturday that Wagner had signed an extension with out disclosing phrases.

Wagner is eligible to earn 30% of the crew’s wage cap ought to he get voted to an All-NBA crew, sources stated. Wagner’s agent Jason Glushon accomplished work on the deal over the July 4 vacation, sources stated.

Wagner has been a cornerstone of the Magic’s revival, averaging 19.7 factors, 5.3 rebounds and three.7 assists per recreation final season as Orlando returned to the Jap Convention playoffs and went 47-35, the franchise’s greatest document since 2010-11.

He has had a historic begin to his Magic profession, becoming a member of Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard and Tracy McGrady in scoring at the very least 4,000 factors earlier than his twenty third birthday, in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.

Wagner, the No. 8 decide in 2021 out of Michigan, had seven 30-point video games final season and ranked within the high 10 of made layups and dunks, in accordance with Second Spectrum.

Wagner, whose brother Moe agreed to a brand new two-year, $22 million take care of Orlando on Tuesday, is taken into account the very best participant to return out of Germany since Corridor of Famer Dirk Nowitzki.