10-man Arsenal got here inside a minute of claiming their first win on the Etihad Stadium since 2015 however a late John Stones equaliser noticed us should accept a degree after an unbelievable efficiency.

A loopy opening 45 minutes noticed Erling Haaland hand the hosts a ninth-minute lead, however we fought again and after a rocket from Riccardo Calafiori on his full debut drew us stage, earlier than Gabriel as soon as once more headed in a nook to get us in entrance.

Nonetheless within the ultimate second of the half Leandro Trossard was controversially dismissed for a second bookable offence for delaying the restart, leaving us to battle with 10 males for 45 minutes.

Regardless of relentless stress, we held agency for all of these and 6 of the seven added on on the finish of the half, however John Stones scrambled residence an equaliser to disclaim us a well-known win.

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Targets at both finish

An early warning signal noticed Ilkay Gundogan spin previous Gabriel to set himself up for a volley which he shanked properly broad, however within the ninth minute we fell behind.

Savinho skipped previous Calafiori, broke infield and slipped a move behind our backline for Haaland to run onto, and he bore down on purpose earlier than nudging the ball previous David Raya to hit double figures in simply 5 league video games.

We have been beneath the cosh within the early phases and Gundogan when wrapped a free-kick in opposition to the publish as Metropolis tried to discover a second, however they have been dealt a blow when Rodri was compelled off with a knee damage after an innocuous coming along with Thomas Partey on 20 minutes.

And we swiftly capitalised as when play resumed, a quickly-taken free-kick from Partey caught Metropolis napping. Gabriel Martinelli was capable of get to the sting of the field and lay the ball again to Calafiori, who bent a scrumptious shot into the highest nook from 20 yards out that left Ederson clutching skinny air.

Gabi involves the fore

That noticed the competition turn into extra of an excellent affair, and in direction of the top of it two large possibilities got here our method. Firstly, captain for the day Bukayo Saka whipped a nook into the field, and Gabriel bought on the top of it, however not like at Tottenham per week in the past, he couldn’t fairly steer his effort on the right track.

Then the Brazilian defender linked up with compatriot Martinelli down the left flank and the winger reduce the ball again right into a harmful space contained in the field, however beneath stress from a Metropolis defender Trossard diverted it over the crossbar.

And the stress informed in first-half stoppage time when this time Huge Gabi bought his purpose in an virtually equivalent vogue. Saka despatched one other devilish nook into the world, and for the second week in a row our defender rose highest to knock it into the web and switch the sport on its head.

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Backs in opposition to the wall

However simply earlier than half-time, the sport took one other twist. Having been booked beforehand, Trossard challenged Bernardo Silva and cleared the ball away, a fraction after Michael Oliver had blown his whistle. The official harshly noticed it as time-wasting, sending the Belgian off and guaranteeing we must attempt to defend our lead a person shy for 45 minutes.

As to be anticipated, the second half started with an onslaught on our purpose. Mateo Kovacic, Manuel Akanji and Kyle Walker all examined their luck from vary however to no avail, and David Raya did properly to flick away a Haaland downward header, with Bernardo Silva hooking the free ball over.

However a purple wall was sitting deep and holding agency, persevering with to limit Pep Guardiola’s crew to long-range efforts because the minutes ticked by. Josko Gvardial was subsequent to attempt his luck, twice forcing Raya to beat the ball away from hazard with a pair of highly effective blasts.

LATE BLOW

Our bodies continued to be placed on the road as our gamers threw the whole lot at Metropolis’s photographs and ran themselves into the bottom attempting to maintain them at bay, with Myles Lewis-Skelly getting into the fray for his Gunners debut at the beginning of seven minutes of stoppage time.

However within the ultimate minute of these, Metropolis lastly discovered a method by means of. A nook noticed Jack Grealish ship the ball low into the field, and a clearance ricocheted into the trail of Stones who slammed the ball in to disclaim us the win, however that couldn’t take away from the unbelievable show that noticed us preserve our unbeaten document intact.

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Information and stats

Erling Haaland scored his a hundredth purpose for Manchester Metropolis in all competitions, needing simply 105 appearances to hit the landmark.

Metropolis’s equaliser within the 98th minute was their newest purpose scored on document (from 2006/07) in a Premier League match. It was from their twenty eighth shot of the second half, the joint-second highest ever by a facet on document (from 2003/04) in a single half of Premier League soccer, behind Man Metropolis’s 34 vs QPR in Might 2012.

We recorded simply 22% possession, our second-lowest on document (from 2003/04) in a Premier League sport (after 20% vs Man Metropolis in August 2021). We averaged simply 12.5% possession within the second half at the moment.

We fell behind in a Premier League away sport for the primary time in 2024, with this our twelfth such match on the street this yr. Certainly, Haaland’s ninth-minute opener was the earliest we’ve conceded residence or away within the league in 2024.

Haaland grew to become the primary participant in Premier League historical past to achieve 10 targets in as few as 5 video games from the beginning of a season within the competitors.

Bukayo Saka grew to become the second participant in Premier League historical past to offer an help in every of a crew’s first 5 video games of a season, after Thierry Henry in 2004/05.

Of Gabriel’s 16 Premier League targets, 88% have been from corners (14), the very best ratio of any participant with 10+ targets in Premier League historical past.

Riccardo Calafiori was the twentieth participant to attain on his first Premier League begin for us, however solely the second of these to take action with a purpose from outdoors the field, after Fabio Vieira in opposition to Brentford in September 2022.

What’s subsequent

We swap our consideration to the Carabao Cup on Wednesday when Bolton Wanderers arrive for the primary of 4 successive fixtures at Emirates Stadium. Leicester Metropolis observe them up on Saturday, earlier than the Champions League returns to N5 with the go to of Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, October 1.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.— James Madison took management with a dominant second quarter and held on for a 70-50 win over North Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium.
 
The 120 mixed factors are the second-most in a recreation in UNC historical past and the file for any recreation in Kenan Stadium. JMU’s 70 factors tie probably the most ever allowed by Carolina in a recreation.

JMU scored touchdowns on 5 consecutive first-half drives and outscored Carolina, 42-7, to shut the primary half after UNC took a 14-11 lead late within the first quarter.

“We simply did not talk, I do not know why,” mentioned Tar Heel head coach Mack Brown. “I don’t know what occurred. I sat there and watched it and listened to it. We had guys within the improper place. The primary drive was irritating, we tried to do an excessive amount of. I used to be annoyed at halftime, I assumed we’d come out and cease them… We did a bit higher within the second half.”

Each groups began robust and traded lengthy scoring performs and the lead in a back-and-forth first quarter that included spectacular touchdowns by each squads, a blocked punt, a profitable onside kick and extra.
 
 Carolina fell behind, 11-0, within the opening 5 minutes however raced again to retake the lead shortly thereafter at 14-11. The Dukes seized momentum within the last 4 minutes of the primary quarter with back-to-back touchdowns, main 25-14 after the primary quarter-hour. The groups mixed for 444 offensive yards within the wild first quarter.
 
JMU dominated the second quarter, outscoring UNC, 28-7, to take a 53-21 halftime lead.

Carolina put collectively a greater half offensively within the second half and outscored the Dukes, 29-17, after the break.

JMU improved to 4-0 with the victory, whereas Carolina took its first lack of the season and fell to 3-1.
 
Jacolby Criswell accomplished 28 of 48 passes for 475 yards and three touchdowns, shattering his earlier profession excessive of 161 passing yards set final week towards NC Central.

“He made some nice throws in what was actually his first begin,” Brown mentioned of Criswell. “He’ll hold getting higher and higher. He noticed a ton of various seems to be. He was the one shiny spot. He’ll proceed getting higher.”

 
How It Occurred
First Quarter
• JMU took the opening kickoff and took a 3-0 lead on a five-play, 44-yard drive to begin the sport. Noe Ruelas linked on a 50-yard discipline aim attempt for the early benefit.
• On Carolina’s ensuing drive, Criswell linked on a 42-yard cross to Christian Hamilton to maneuver the ball to the JMU 33-yard line. Two performs later, Criswell hit Hamilton once more to maneuver contained in the Dukes’ 10-yard line, solely to see Hamilton lose a fumble and switch the ball over within the pink zone.
• The Dukes made it 11-0 when Terrence Spence blocked a Tar Heel punt and Jayden Mines recovered it and ran it in from 14 yards out. JMU transformed a two-point conversion attempt to make it 11-0 lower than 5 minutes into the sport on the 10:36 mark.
• Carolina replied by marching proper down the sector for a landing to make it 11-7 as Criswell linked with John Copenhaver for a 35-yard rating halfway by means of the primary quarter.
• After the Tar Heel protection compelled a punt, Omarion Hampton ran it in from 28 yards out to make the rating 14-11 with 4:08 left within the first quarter.
• JMU roared again two performs later with a 69-yard scoring cross from Alonza Barnett III to Omarion Dollison, making the rating 18-14 in favor of the Dukes after one other two-point conversion.
• The Dukes recovered an onside kick on the next play, then drove in for one more landing to make it 25-14, which was the rating on the finish of the primary quarter.
 
Second Quarter
• The offensive fireworks continued within the second quarter.
• Criswell began robust within the second quarter, main a six-play, 75-yard drive in beneath two minutes to make it 25-21 JMU with 14:33 left earlier than halftime.
• The Dukes replied with an eight-play, 75-yard drive to up their result in 32-21 when Barnett linked with Cam Ross for a six-yard TD.
• Taylor Thompson caught a 13-yard scoring cross from Barnett to up JMU’s result in 39-21 with 8:45 left earlier than halftime.
• JMU made it 46-21 with 7:14 left within the half on a 27-yard rush by Barnett.
• Terrence Spence intercepted Criswell and ran it again for a 33-yard landing with 56 seconds left within the second quarter, making the rating 53-21.
 
Third Quarter
• UNC outscored JMU, 17-7, within the third quarter.
 
Fourth Quarter
• JMU scored 10 factors within the fourth quarter to Carolina’s seven to protect the victory.
 
 
 
Contained in the Field Rating
• After the loss, Carolina leads the all-time collection with JMU, 3-1.
• Former Tar Heel George Pettaway, who transferred to JMU, ran 16 occasions for 87 yards on Saturday. Barnett led the Dukes with 99 yards on the bottom with two touchdowns.
• JMU averaged 10.4 yards per offensive play and 6.8 yards per speeding try within the first half.
• Carolina is 73-9 beneath Brown when scoring 30-plus factors and 48-2 when scoring 40 or extra.
 
 
Up Subsequent
Carolina will hit the street subsequent Saturday Sept. 28 for a 4 p.m. date at Duke. ESPN2 will carry the sport dwell.
 
 
 
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Rachel Reeves is delivering her first speech at Labour’s annual convention because the celebration faces criticism over its resolution to drop the winter gasoline allowance and controversy round items acquired by ministers.

The chancellor will promise there shall be “no return” to austerity at her first funds due on 30 October in a transfer to “rebuild Britain”.

Talking at a crowd in Liverpool at noon, she’s going to vow to ship a Britain of “alternative, equity, and enterprise”.

Forward of her speech, boos had been heard within the corridor as a debate on union requires the winter gasoline allowance reduce was pushed again from right now to Wednesday, the ultimate morning of the convention.

Ms Reeves’ keynote speech has additionally been overshadowed by a row over 1000’s of kilos’ value of items and freebies accepted by the prime minister and a raft of cupboard ministers.

Talking on the BBC’s At the moment programme, she admitted folks may “discover it odd” that Labour MPs have acquired garments as items however defended their resolution to just accept live performance and soccer match tickets.

The Impartial’s political crew shall be reporting stay all through the Labour Occasion convention in Liverpool.

Rachel Reeves has stated there will probably be “troublesome selections” however the nation’s “greatest days lie forward” as she prepares for her speech to the Labour Social gathering convention in Liverpool.

Ms Reeves advised the BBC the “prize” of her method could be “sturdy development” and “wealth in all our communities”.

The chancellor is below stress to supply some optimism after Labour’s gloomy messaging on the state of the financial system.

Her determination to axe winter gas funds for 10 million pensioners had threatened to overshadow her speech, however a vote difficult the transfer may now be moved to Wednesday.

Unite chair Andy Inexperienced stated it was an “outrage” and “disrespectful” to occasion members that the movement had been moved from Monday.

Unite’s movement had acquired backing from different unions. Aslef boss Mick Whelan advised the BBC: “I could not return and face my retired members part having voted” for the winter gas cost cuts.

Chatting with the BBC forward of her convention speech, Reeves stated she had not “wished” or “anticipated” to chop the cost however was was compelled into the choice by her financial inheritance.

Nonetheless, she insisted there wouldn’t be a “return to austerity” and that authorities spending would enhance in actual phrases throughout the subsequent 4 or 5 years.

The Treasury can also be not anticipated to take away the council tax low cost utilized to single particular person households.

Addressing convention forward of her first Price range on 30 October, Reeves will promise there will probably be “no return to austerity” and set out Labour’s imaginative and prescient for a “decade of renewal”.

She’s going to affirm the appointment subsequent month of a Covid corruption commissioner to assist recoup £674m of disputed contracts the Conservatives had agreed to waive.

The chancellor will even vow to “search out those that have ripped off the taxpayer, chase them down, take them to courtroom, and claw again each penny of taxpayer’s cash that they’ll”.

She’s going to announce new measures to focus on tax dodgers and assist shut the £39.8bn shortfall between the quantity of tax owed and that which has really been collected.

The plans embody recruiting 5,000 extra taxmen over the subsequent 5 years, with 200 new compliance officers set to start out at HMRC in November.

On the financial system extra broadly, Reeves is predicted to say: “My optimism for Britain burns as vivid because it ever has carried out.

“My ambition for Britain is aware of no limits as a result of I can see the prize on provide if we make the fitting selections now.

“I do know that promise has felt far off in recent times, as our development, productiveness and household incomes have fallen behind – but it surely doesn’t need to be that method.”

In Liverpool, she will even warn of the necessity for stability to keep away from a Liz Truss-style meltdown of the general public funds, while additionally claiming she’s going to keep away from austerity.

Reeves will probably be hoping the message resonates with Labour supporters, with polls exhibiting many are sad with the choice to cease winter gas funds of as much as £300 being handed out to each pensioner, no matter wealth, from this 12 months.

Labour’s management staff has additionally come below hearth from one in all their very own MPs over accepting donations of garments regardless of their six-figure salaries.

York MP Rachael Maskell, who abstained within the vote to assist Labour’s winter gas plans earlier this month, posted on X that she was “sickened by revelations of ‘donations’.”

“It grates towards the values of the Labour Social gathering, created to battle for the wants of others, not self,” she wrote.

“In the meantime pensioners are having their winter gas funds taken, risking going chilly. I belief convention votes to vary this.”

On Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defended her determination to simply accept garments, in addition to a keep in Lord Alli’s New York penthouse on a visit to New York.

Talking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she stated she did not consider she had damaged any guidelines.

On Monday, Reeves stated she may “perceive why folks discover it a little bit bit odd that politicians get assist for issues like shopping for garments”.

She stated that whereas shadow chancellor a buddy had given her garments to put on on the marketing campaign path and for giant speeches.

She added that the donations had been declared however that she wouldn’t proceed to simply accept such donations whereas a authorities minister.

JMU (2-0) is thrashing UNC (3-0) 53-21 on the finish of the primary half. 

Listed below are three takeaways from the primary half motion:

Quick begin for Dukes and Barnett

This season, JMU has struggled to place up factors within the first half, not to mention early on within the first quarter. However the Dukes scored 25 factors within the first quarter — the third most they’ve scored in a primary quarter.

The offense had a gradual begin as redshirt sophomore quarterback Alonza Barnett III began 1-of-6 passing, and the Dukes had two punts by the 6:06 mark. At this level, JMU’s solely factors have been from a area objective and landing on a blocked punt.

However within the quarter’s final 4 minutes, Barnett had two passes for 50 yards or extra. The primary cross was a 69-yard landing to senior vast receiver Omarion Dollison. The subsequent offensive drive Barnett accomplished a cross for precisely 50 yards — Dollison was on the receiving finish as soon as once more. This massive play set Barnett as much as run in for a three-yard landing.

JMU didn’t decelerate within the second quarter. Its first drive of the quarter lasted 4:13 and led to Barnett throwing a six yard landing — his third with 10:20 nonetheless left to play within the half. JMU prolonged its result in 39-21 on the 8:45 mark with a Barnett landing cross to senior tight finish Taylor Thompson. The landing gave the Dukes its highest scoring efficiency towards a Energy-4 college, topping its 36 towards U.Va. final season.

Barnett completed with 5 whole touchdowns within the first half, and JMU went into the half up 53-21.

Heading into UNC, the Dukes averaged 4.5 whole first half factors by two video games.

Particular groups, particular gamers and particular performs

JMU head coach Bob Chesney confirmed confidence in his kicker after the Dukes opened the scoring with a 50-yard area objective by redshirt junior Noe Ruelas. That kick set the tone for a crowd-silencing blocked punt by senior cornerback Terrence Spence, which was recovered by redshirt sophomore vast receiver Jayden Mines who bumped into the top zone. 

Instantly after, the Dukes transformed on a two-point conversion trick-play from Ruelas who threw a two-yard cross to redshirt freshman lengthy snapper Jack Mowrey. 

That put the Dukes up 11-0 and after they responded from consecutive Tar Heel touchdowns with a 69-yard landing cross to Dollison that they transformed on a daring onside kick. 

Ruelas executed the onside to perfection and gave the Dukes momentum — establishing a five-play 61-yard drive that led to a three-yard dashing landing from Barnett. Redshirt senior punter Ryan Hanson additionally had three punts for 143 yards, together with a punt that was downed at UNC’s eight-yard line.

Kennedy exhibits play-calling prowess

JMU’s offense struggled two weeks in the past towards FCS opponent Gardner-Webb and put up solely 13 factors. Within the first half towards the Tar Heels, the Dukes put up 53 factors — the highest-scoring first half JMU has had in program historical past

One factor completely different about this recreation — offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy is on the sideline for JMU for the primary time this season as an alternative of up within the sales space. Kennedy confirmed all of the tips he had up his sleeves, whether or not it’s flea glints or placing a number of gamers in movement. 

Barnett began the sport 1-of-6 and solely threw two incompletions for the remainder of the half, ending the half 14-of-21.

Kennedy helped playmakers on offense get open for Barnett. Thompson was wide-open ultimately zone for his landing reception, and redshirt senior operating again Tyler Purdy caught a ball with loads of house in entrance of him to realize 19 yards.

Contact Preston Comer and Hayden Hundley at breezesports@gmail.com. For extra soccer protection, observe the sports activities desk on X and Instagram @TheBreezeSports.

Hamzah Sheeraz continued his march in direction of stardom as he beat Tyler Denny in emphatic vogue at Wembley Stadium to clinch the European middleweight title on Saturday evening. 

The 25-year-old made it 15 successive stoppage victories to enhance his excellent report to 21-0 (17 KOs) as considered one of British boxing’s rising world title contenders.

Sheeraz delivered a brutal assertion within the opening seconds as he floored Denny with a flash left hook, earlier than ending the job with one other dazing headshot within the second because the referee introduced the competition to a halt.

“I am a really humble man, humble in life, however I really feel nice. Huge thanks to everyone for popping out to assist me,” stated Sheeraz.

“I at all times go away it right down to my group. This wasn’t a banana pores and skin for me, they obtained me in right here for a motive and I delivered.

“I am uninterested in calling for world title fights now. Whoever is put within the ring with me, I am knocking them out. It means the whole lot and extra (to be preventing right here).”

An extension of Denny’s outstanding underdog story was to not be in entrance of a bustling London crowd as he fell sufferer to the dimensions and energy of his youthful opponent.

He felt the drive of Sheeraz’s high quality simply seconds into the primary spherical when he was toppled by a left hook, which had did not land cleanly however packed sufficient to drop the Black Nation fighter.

Denny recovered properly over the subsequent two minutes of the spherical, working low and dealing onerous to take the struggle on the within in an effort to eradicate Sheeraz’s harmful attain.

He was animated as he returned to his nook after the bell, punching himself within the head in frustration at his early fall.

Sheeraz retained his dominance within the second as he continued to look the quicker, stronger, extra harmful of the 2 fighters, working on the entrance foot and providing Denny few if any openings.

Denny gave the impression to be discovering some momentary pleasure along with his effort to work doggedly on the within, concentrating on the physique with quick sharp photographs earlier than being caught by a pointy mixture that left him on the canvas as soon as extra.

From there he managed to beat the eight rely, just for referee Mark Bates to wave off the competition a lot to the frustration of the defending champion.

Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois takes place on Saturday September 21 stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Guide Joshua v Dubois now!

It has been 14 years since Colorado and Baylor have performed a soccer recreation towards one another.

The Buffaloes and Bears performed their Huge 12 opener in entrance of a nationwide TV viewers. And it positive met the second. A final-second Hail Mary from Shedeur Sanders to ship the sport to OT after which a Travis Hunter pressured fumble to win it sealed Colorado’s wild return to the Huge 12.

Last: Colorado 38, Baylor 31

A wild end in Boulder. Read all about the game here, and see Travis Hunter’s game-sealing forced fumble here and the Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester Hail Mary here.

More:What Deion Sanders said after Colorado football’s win vs Baylor

Travis Hunter forces fumble at goal line to seal Colorado win

It looked like this one was headed to double-overtime.

That was until Travis Hunter dislodged the football from Baylor running back Dominic Richardson at the goal line.

The Buffs just completed one of the most improbable comebacks you’ll ever see.

Colorado scores first in overtime

Micah Welch’s second touchdown run of the night gives Colorado the lead in overtime.

If the Buffs get a defensive stop, they’ll complete an improbable comeback.

Colorado 38, Baylor 31. End of first OT.

Shedeur Sanders sends game to overtime with Hail Mary

It’s a Folsom Field miracle.

Shedeur Sanders connected with LaJohntay Wester for a 44-yard touchdown on the final play of regulation.

We’re headed to overtime.

Baylor 31, Colorado 31. End of regulation.

Baylor takes late lead

Baylor capped off a eight-play, 61-yard drive with a 24-yard touchdown catch by Hal Presley.

Baylor 31, Colorado 24. 5:43 left.

— Scott Procter

End of the third quarter: Baylor 24, Colorado 24

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter lead game-tying scoring drive

Travis Hunter had two catches for 77 yards on Colorado’s six-play, 80-yard touchdown drive late in the third quarter.

Micah Welch punched it in from two yards out to tie things up.

Baylor 24, Colorado 24. 1:00 left in third quarter.

— Scott Procter

Halftime: Baylor 24, Colorado 17

Colorado will receive the second-half kickoff.

— Scott Procter

Shedeur Sanders hits Omarion Miller for 58-yard touchdown

It had to be reviewed, but Omarion Miller’s spectacular 58-yard catch and run for a touchdown was confirmed by officials.

Colorado needed that score before halftime after falling behind by two scores.

Baylor 24, Colorado 17. 43 seconds left in first half.

— Scott Procter

Baylor opens up two-score lead on Colorado

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson took off for a 45-yard rushing touchdown on 4th and 2 to give the Bears a two-score lead.

Colorado gets the ball first in the second half, but needs a score before halftime.

Baylor 24, Colorado 10. 4:10 left in first half.

— Scott Procter

Baylor returns kickoff 100 yards for a score

It was a tied game for all of about 13 seconds.

Jamaal Bell returned a kickoff 100 yards for a Baylor touchdown, handing the Bears the lead back.

Baylor 17, Colorado 10. 6:43 left in first half.

— Scott Procter

Colorado ties Baylor with field goal

A 10-play, 55-yard drive was capped off by 43-yard field goal by Alejandro Mata.

Baylor 10, Colorado 10. 6:56 left in first half.

— Scott Procter

Baylor answers Shedeur Sanders’ touchdown

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson threw a beautiful, 30-yard touchdown pass to Monaray Baldwin, who made a diving grab in the end zone. That scoring play capped off seven-play, 75-yard drive by the Bears.

Baylor 10, Colorado 7. 14:26 left in first half.

— Scott Procter

End of the first quarter: Colorado 7, Baylor 3

Shedeur Sanders hasn’t thrown an incompletion yet (6-for-6) and has hit five different receivers.

Baylor starts the second quarter right near midfield.

— Scott Procter

Shedeur Sanders gives Colorado the lead with rushing touchdown

Travis Hunter had a 24-yard reception on third down and drew a defensive pass interference in the end zone later in the drive. On the next play, Shedeur Sanders scored a rushing touchdown from two yards out.

It was Colorado’s first touchdown on the ground this season.

Colorado 7, Baylor 3. 1:56 left in first quarter.

— Scott Procter

Baylor strikes first vs Colorado

A 54-yard punt return put Baylor inside the Colorado 40-yard line to start its second drive. The Buffs’ defense held strong, though, forcing a 32-yard field goal.

Baylor 3, Colorado 0. 8:13 left in first quarter.

— Scott Procter

Colorado football uniforms vs Baylor

The Colorado football team is going with a traditional look for homecoming, wear black jerseys with gold helmets and pants.

Baylor is wearing its all white uniforms.

— Scott Procter

Colorado football vs Baylor time today

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
• Time: 6 p.m. MT
• Location: Folsom Field, Boulder

What channel is Colorado football vs Baylor on today?

Watch Baylor vs Colorado football on FuboTV

How to listen to Colorado vs Baylor on radio

• Mark Johnson, Gary Barnett and Andy Lindahl will be on Colorado football radio network.
• 850 AM KOA Denver
• SiriusXM 162 or 199/SXM App 960
• ESPN Radio will also broadcast the game with Mike Couzens, Max Starks and Mike Peasley on the call.

Colorado vs Baylor football history

• Series record: Colorado leads 9-7
• Colorado’s last win: 2007 (43-23)
• Baylor’s last win: 2010 (31-25)

Colorado vs Baylor predictions

Unless Baylor can run at will, its quarterback situation puts it at a massive disadvantage in this matchup, especially with Shedeur Sanders on the other side. The momentum of last week’s win and a homecoming atmosphere gives Colorado the edge.

Colorado wins 24-13.

— Scott Procter

What’s the betting line for Colorado vs Baylor football?

Colorado is a 1-point favorite to defeat Baylor, according to the BetMGM college football odds, as of Saturday morning.

Colorado vs Baylor injury updates

Colorado will be without running back Dallan Hayden on Saturday. The Ohio State transfer led the Buffs in rushing prior to missing Week 3’s win over Colorado State. He’s expected to be back next week for UCF, but Isaiah Augustave (Arkansas transfer) and true freshman Micah Welch will lead the Colorado backfield vs. Baylor.

— Scott Procter

Colorado vs Baylor weather update

There’s a 70% chance of rain in Boulder tonight with precipitation expected to reach a quarter of an inch.

— Scott Procter

Colorado football news

— Scott Procter

Colorado football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates, start times

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The Rowley Regis middleweight was knocked down for the primary time in his profession simply 13 seconds into the bout and by no means correctly received getting in what was a disappointing efficiency, albeit towards a vastly spectacular operator in Sheeraz.

Denny, who was defending his European title, was placed on the canvas once more halfway via the second spherical with referee Mark Bates opting to wave off the competition with the 33-year-old on wobbly legs.

Sheeraz has now received 17 of his 21 fights by stoppage, together with the final 15 in a row and greater than lived as much as the favorite tag.

The 25-year-old, who had large benefits over Denny in peak and attain, appeared each inch a future world champion.

However Denny shall be vastly annoyed by his efficiency. The BCB Promotions-trained man had been on the most effective runs in British boxing, beating 5 beforehand unbeaten opponents in his final eight fights.

But he may merely not get going towards the hard-hitting Sheeraz. A mistake within the opening seconds noticed him down on the canvas and although he tried to rally, he continued to get caught by large pictures.

One other mixture halfway via the second spherical ended the competition with Denny unable to persuade referee Bates he was match to proceed.

Observe stay protection as Leicester Metropolis face Everton right now within the Premier League. One other top-flight season can be coated in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool can be chasing Pep Guardiola’s aspect, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this 12 months – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.

In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final 12 months and every may have hope they will make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the newest stay motion from the Premier League beneath:

Leicester Metropolis FC 1 – 1 Everton FC

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

17:05

Leicester Metropolis and Everton see their respective waits for a primary Premier League win of the season prolonged to 5 video games. The sensible Ndiaye thumped Everton into an early lead because the rain lashed down on the King Energy Stadium. Nonetheless, the hosts railled with a greater second-half displaying as Mavididi scored for the second weekend working. The Foxes improved efficiency after the restart was the important thing issue, as their first-half xG of 0.15 became 0.56 within the second half, to seal a degree every.

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FULL TIME: LEICESTER CITY 1-1 EVERTON

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16:59

One other actually necessary defensive header from Tarkowski in entrance of Pickford as Everton dig in for a draw.

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Hermansen pumps an extended free-kick ahead, however as Leicester scrap for it, Tarkowski pokes behind for a nook.

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4 minutes added on.

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Leicester’s purpose scorer Mavididi is changed by Fatawu.

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16:57

CHANCE FOR LEICESTER! Kristiansen prices ahead on the overlap from left-back, Edouard brilliantly cushions down his cross, however Buononotte is denied by a sliding block from Tarkowski.

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16:54

Leicester are pushing more durable now, as Garner prices down Mavididi’s curling effort, earlier than the offside flag flashes up.

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16:52

A vital remaining 5 minutes of regular time incoming as either side chase their first league win of the season!

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16:50

Substitution Jamie Richard Vardy Odsonne Édouard

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Ndiaye is given a break for the ultimate minutes as Iroegbunam comes on. The previous Sheffield United winger has been electrical for Everton right now.

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16:48

Garner is booked for dissent.

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16:43

Buonanotte dives in to foul McNeil and concede a free-kick in a harmful space.

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That purpose means Leicester have now scored in all 5 of their Premier League video games this season.

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16:41

Aim Stephy Alvaro Mavididi

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

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Security first as Garner chests a cross behind for a nook which Leicester waste. The previous Manchester United man then concedes one other one as Leicester look to pen Everton again within the closing phases.

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16:36

Two attacking free-kicks for Leicester are cleared away by Keane and Tarkowski because the hosts look to show up the stress. The Foxes then work a nook quick however Okoli mistimes his leap from Mavididi’s dinked cross and heads over.

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16:33

HUGE CHANCE FOR EVERTON! Ndiaye does brilliantly to guide the cost from Everton’s personal field, he releases McNeil, who slides Calvert-Lewin clear, however the Everton No.9 is brilliantly saved out by Hermansen.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:30

Nearly a second of magic from Ndidi as he sits Ndiaye down 25 yards out however his prodded cross to Vardy skids out for a purpose kick.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:29

That was Lindstrom’s final involvement as he’s applauded off by the Everton followers and changed by Jack Harrison.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:28

SO CLOSE TO 2-0 FOR EVERTON! Calvert-Lewin’s intelligent flick down the proper catches the Leicester defence out of place and Lindstrom nearly manages to slide in Ndiaye for a faucet in however Justin recovers to make a superb block.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:27

Selections incoming for Cooper over find out how to get his workforce extra concerned in assault. Centre-forward Jamie Vardy had simply six touches within the first half because the Foxes struggled to make an affect.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:27

We’re again underneath manner for the second half!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

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Necessary defensive header from Keane as Winks lofts in a free-kick from the proper. The previous Spurs man is then teed up on the sting of Everton’s field however he curls properly extensive.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:24

Substitution Bilal El Khannouss Facundo Valentín Buonanotte

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:23

Good velocity from Lindstrom to interrupt into Leicester’s field, however he was caught in two minds with a cross from the proper, and Leicester hack it away. First probability of the second half on the different finish, as Winks hangs a cross into the field, however Ayew’s acrobatic effort drops over Pickford’s crossbar.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:19

Nice skil from Ndiaye contained in the field once more as Calvert-Lewin pokes the ball to him. He breezes previous Faes and Justin however blazes over the crossbar!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:17

Loads of motion in the course of the pitch from the restart as Leicester look to battle their manner again into the sport. The Foxes are nonetheless chasing that elusive first Premier League win of the season, however so are Everton.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:13

Keane is cautioned for the primary problem of the second half however Leicester’s free-kick is cleared away by Everton.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:13

The officers have given the sign to restart regardless of the heavy rain! Everton are within the driving seat with an Opta win probablity of 57.6% as we get again underway.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

16:10

The rain will not be dampenening the spirits of the away followers! Regardless of the doom and gloom surrounding Everton’s begin to the season, the Toffees had been in the same place at this stage in 2023.. Dyche’s aspect did not win any of their first 5 Premier League video games in 2022-23 (D3 L2) and 2023-24 (D1 L4) and nonetheless prevented relegation on the finish of the marketing campaign.

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16:07

RESTART DELAYED! The adverese climate right here in Leicester means the beginning of second half is delayed…

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:55

Everton deservedly head in on the break with the lead at Leicester through the very good Ndiaye’s early purpose. The Toffees have managed 10 first half pictures to Leicester’s 4 and if they will preserve that after the restart, Dyche can be assured of a primary Premier League win of the season. The Toffees racked up a primary half xG of 0.75 to Leicester 0.15 however recollections of current slips can be on the minds of the travelling Evertonians.

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HALF TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-1 EVERTON

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Scramble within the Everton space, as Leicester sense an opportunity, however the guests ultimately clear their strains.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

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Three minutes of added time as Dyche is proven a yellow card for his continued protests.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:45

Everton break ahead once more although Ndiaye, who squares for McNeil, however his dragged effort is properly extensive.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:45

Lindstrom steps away from Kristiansen contained in the field however his skewed effort flashes extensive! The Napoli loanee has been closely concerned for Everton to date with 4 pictures and 4 tackles tried – greater than some other participant on the pitch on each counts!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:44

Calvert-Lewin with the penalty attraction as he races after an extended ball ahead however Kristiansen’s problem will not be deemed a foul.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:41

Dyche can be delighted with what he has seen to date right here in Leicester as Everton have tried 4 pictures on the right track on this match, greater than their season common of three within the Premier League. Ndiaye’s stepover nearly will get him away from Kristiansen however Justin makes the block on the six-yard line.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:38

Good break down the proper from Leicester as Justin’s cross nearly makes is strategy to El Khannouss however Everton clear away with Vardy again on. Mavididi then nearly catches Pickford out with a looping cross however England’s No.1 nearly gathers at his entrance submit.

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15:35

Vardy is again on his ft however the Leicester physios will take him off quickly to asses his damage.

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15:34

The rain is making it more durable for gamers to time their challenges right here as Vardy is caught contained in the centre circle by Keane.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:34

Free-kick to Everton of their right-back slot as El Khannouss catches Tarkowski.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:32

Leicester are beginning to see moree possession now because the rain hammers down on the King Energy.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:26

Everton are edging the xG stats as we head previous the quarter mark with 0.61 in comparison with 0.1. Leicester’s first-half woes proceed to be a difficulty for Cooper because the Foxes have now conceded 4 first-half objectives in 5 video games, solely West Ham United (6) and Ipswich City (5) have conceded extra within the Premier League this season.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:23

It is a actually optimistic begin from Dyche’s workforce however they’ve led of their final two Premier League video games, giving up two-goal benefits, to lose to Bournemouth and Aston Villa. Ndidi works an angle in from the left and drives a low effort straight at Pickford. Everton then break and Lindstrom is denied by Hermansen at his close to submit.

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15:20

Doucoure latches onto a fast Everton throww-in into Leicester’s field and wins a nook from Winks which Calvert-Lewin heads tamely into Hermansen’s gloves.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:13

Aim Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:13

Low cost free-kick given away by Leicester on the edgee of their very own field however Lindstrom’s strike is straight into the wall!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:10

It is Leicester’s flip to drive ahead now as Ayew wins a nook off Tarkowski. The set piece is headed over by Okoli.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:08

BIG CHANCE FOR EVERTON! Ndiaye wriggles away down the left-hand aspect for the guests and whips an ideal cross into the field however Lindstrom simply couldn’t kind his ft out to stab residence on the again submit. Doucoure then blasts a poor effort over the bar from 25 yards – Everton on the entrance foot!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:05

A reasonably low-key begin right here within the East Midlands as Okoli fouls Calvert-Lewin as Hermansen’s lengthy free-kick is headed on by him.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

15:02

We’re underway on the King Energy Stadium – Leicester Metropolis v Everton!

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

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As for Everton, Sean Dyche makes 4 modifications from their Premier League loss at Aston Villa final weekend. James Garner makes his first league begin of the season in place Vitalii Mykolenko as Ashley Younger strikes throughout to left-back. Jesper Lindstrom, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Orel Mangala all come into the midfield.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

14:49

Regardless of having a slight edge in total type this season – with Everton additionally knocked out of the Carabao Cup in midweek – Leicester should not have one of the best report towards the Toffees. The Foxes have gained simply one among their final seven Premier League conferences with Everton (D3 L3), a 2-0 away win in November 2022.

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14:39

EVERTON SUBS: Jack Harrison, Joao Virginia, Beto, Jake O’Brien, Asmir Begovic, Tim Iroegbunam, Harrison Armstrong, Roman Dixon.

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EVERTON LINE-UP (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Ashley Younger, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, James Garner; Orel Mangala, Abdoulaye Doucoure; Jesper Lindstrom, Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

14:30

Only one change from Leicester boss Steve Cooper as Harry Winks drops to the bench and Bilal El Khannouss makes his first Premier League begin.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

14:30

LEICESTER CITY SUBS: Danny Ward, Conor Coady, Abdul Fatawu, Bobby Decordova-Reid, Hamza Choudhury, Ricardo Pereira, Oliver Skipp, Odsonne Edouard, Facundo Buonanotte.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

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LEICESTER CITY LINE-UP (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, James Justin; Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi; Jordan Ayew, Bilal El Khannouss, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy.

Leicester Metropolis vs Everton

14:30

It is a enormous conflict for each groups on the King Energy Stadium with neither aspect managing to win a Premier League recreation to date in 2024/25. Leicester Metropolis have picked up two factors from their first 4 video games again within the top-flight however all-time low Everton have misplaced all 4

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COLORADO BUFFALOES (2-1, 0-0 Massive 12)
vs. BAYLOR BEARS (2-1, 0-0)

 BOULDER — It has been some time because the Colorado Buffaloes have received two video games in a row — simply over a 12 months, the truth is.

However Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ Buffs can create a two-game win streak Saturday with a victory over the Baylor Bears, who pay a go to to Folsom Subject for a 6 p.m. nationally televised Homecoming matchup (Fox).

The sport marks CU’s Massive 12 opener because the Buffaloes make their return to the convention they known as residence earlier than leaping to the Pac-12 in 2011. 

The Buffs are aiming to construct on the momentum and enchancment they confirmed in final weekend’s 28-9 win at Colorado State. The Bears are aiming for the same bump within the wake of a 31-3 win over Air Drive every week in the past.

Colorado’s passing recreation might be the distinction on this one. Baylor has seen largely ground-oriented offenses this 12 months and this recreation ought to give CU’s receivers an opportunity to place up some numbers.

The nuts and bolts:

KICKOFF:  6 p.m., Folsom Subject (50,183).

TV, RADIO: The sport will likely be televised by Fox with Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich. The radio broadcast will likely be carried within the Denver space on KHOW (630 am) with Voice of the Buffs Mark Johnson and Gary Barnett within the sales space. Radio protection begins at 4 p.m.

ON THE INTERNET: The sport will be heard on the web at CUBuffs.com. Dwell statistics may even be accessible at CUBuffs.com.

THE COACHES: Faculty soccer and NFL Corridor of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is in his second 12 months at Colorado, the place he has a 6-9 document. Previous to coming to CU, he coached three seasons at Jackson State, the place he compiled a 27-6 document. Dave Aranda is in his fifth season at Baylor, the place he has compiled a 25-26 document.

THE SERIES: Colorado leads the all-time sequence 9-7, together with a 5-4 edge in Boulder.   

WHAT’S AT STAKE: The winner will bounce out to a 1-0 document in Massive 12 play.

TEAM LEADERS: Colorado’s offense is guided by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who has thrown for 999 yards and 9 touchdowns. So far, Travis Hunter has been his favourite receiver (30 receptions, 342 yards, 5 touchdowns), however he has unfold the wealth nicely. Different Buffs with double-digit catches embrace LaJohntay Wester (14-158, 3 TDs), Jimmy Horn Jr. (14-246, 1) and Will Sheppard (12-143).

On the bottom, Micah Welch made his operating again debut final week and now leads CU in speeding with 9 carries for 69 yards.

Defensively, cornerback DJ McKinney leads CU with 21 tackles and 4 cross breakups. Linebacker LaVonta Bentley has 15 tackles, a sack, a pressured fumble and a fumble restoration; edge rusher Dayon Hayes leads CU in sacks with two; and Hunter has 11 tackles, an interception and two cross breakups.  

The Bears have used two quarterbacks this 12 months, with Dequan Finn beginning the primary two video games earlier than struggling an harm. Sawyer Robertson bought the beginning in opposition to AFA and delivered 248 yards passing. The Bears have been strong on the bottom, with Dawson Pendergrass (30-144) and Richard Reese (35-140) main the best way. Michael Trigg is the one Bear with double-digit receptions (10-109).

Defensively, the Bears are led by linebackers Matt Jones (28 tackles) and Keaton Thomas (25 tackles, 1 interception). Three totally different Bears have no less than one sack.

KEY MATCHUP: Colorado’s huge receivers vs. Baylor secondary. The Bears have yielded simply 76 yards per recreation within the air this season, tops within the nation. However their opponents have additionally tried simply 46 passes. The Buffs might hit that quantity by themselves, as it is a good alternative for Colorado to place up some extra huge numbers within the passing recreation.  

UP NEXT:  The Buffs hit the street subsequent Saturday for his or her longest journey of the 12 months after they head to Orlando, Fla., for a matchup with UCF.