Francis Ngannou returned to MMA on Saturday night time and made a press release. Lower than six months for the reason that dying of his 15-month-old son Kobe and somewhat greater than seven months since Anthony Joshua knocked him out contained in the boxing ring, the previous UFC heavyweight champion, who by no means misplaced his title within the cage, defeated Renan Ferreira in the principle occasion of the PFL Tremendous Fights: Battle of the Giants combat card.

Ngannou had not participated in an MMA contest since he defended his UFC title towards Ciryl Gane in January 2022. The 38-year-old appeared glorious towards the bigger Ferreira on Saturday. Ngannou used his wrestling and hanging to dominate the combat and depart the cage with a first-round knockout victory through devastating floor strikes.

After his win, an emotional Ngannou mentioned he solely took the combat due to his son, and he hoped that nobody would overlook Kobe’s title earlier than dedicating his win to him.

Within the night’s co-main occasion, 39-year-old Cris Cyborg picked up a title in a fifth promotion with a call win over Larissa Pacheco in a hard-fought ladies’s featherweight contest that was entertaining and would possibly warrant a future rematch if Cyborg, who has additionally held belts with Bellator, Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and UFC, desires to incorporate that contest on her farewell tour.

Under, we take a look at the outcomes, winners, losers, and video highlights of the PFL Battle of the Giants combat card, which occurred at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The principle card aired on ESPN+ PPV, following prelims on ESPN+.

PFL Battle of the Giants Winners

Francis Ngannou: Francis Ngannou comes throughout as a genuinely good individual. This interview after his win on Saturday night time, provides a glimpse into what he went by way of to compete on the PFL Battle of the Giants card on Saturday night time.

Francis Ngannou: Francis Ngannou knew the path to victory towards Renan Ferreira could be on the mat. With that, the previous UFC champion received an early takedown in the principle occasion of Saturday’s PFL Battle of the Giants after which proceeded to place a thumping on his opponent through heavy floor strikes.

With the win, Ngannou claimed the PFL Tremendous Fights heavyweight title.

Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco: Cris Cyborg added a PFL title to her trophy case with a unanimous choice win over Larissa Pacheco in a hard-fought five-round battle. Along with changing into a PFL Tremendous Fights champion, the 39-year-old Cyborg is the present Bellator featherweight champ. She additionally gained belts within the UFC, Strikeforce, and Invicta FC.

Cyborg was barely extra aggressive than Pacheco all through the combat. Sure, Pacheco opened cuts above each of Cyborg’s eyes, however she appeared rather more targeted on scoring with counters all through the combat, which allowed Cyborg to attach with mixtures. Cyborg additionally did extra harm when the combat hit the mat.

Cyborg’s measured strategy on this contest, one thing she’s developed over the previous few years, served her properly. Cyborg may need been on the improper aspect of this contest if she received concerned in a slugfest with Pacheco. She fought good and properly, and that earned her the win.

As for Pacheco, the long run stays brilliant for the 30-year-old competitor.

Johnny Eblen: Johnny Eblen retained his Bellator middleweight title and his good file with a call win over Fabian Edwards in a rematch of their September 2023 matchup, which Eblen gained through knockout.

Eblen’s wrestling, clinch work, and floor management shut down Edward’s offense all through the five-round battle.

Zafar Mohsen: Zafar Mohsen shut down the wrestling of Husein Kadimagomaev and had more practical hanging, which was sufficient for him to select up a call win within the featherweight bout that preceded the three title fights on Saturday’s PFL combat card.

Paul Hughes: When the PFL booked Paul Hughes towards former Bellator champion A.J. McKee, there have been some who thought that the matchup could be too huge of a step up in competitors for the previous Cage Warriors champion. Hughes answered these questions and extra on Saturday with an unimaginable efficiency.

Hughes’ hanging was on level all through the combat. He combined up his targets and methods and got here very near ending the competition within the closing seconds of the primary stanza. Hughes has energy and pace on his toes, and his combat IQ is spectacular. The 27-year-old additionally did properly towards McKee’s wrestling, preventing off takedowns and never accepting positions when McKee picked up a bonus.

Hughes is able to face powerful competitors in PFL’s light-weight division.

Raufeon Stots: Raufeon Stots had a gradual begin towards Marcos Breno. Breno managed every thing in regards to the first 4 minutes of the competition. Nonetheless, Stots weathered the storm and received his wrestling working. That wrestling and floor management led him to select up a rear-naked choke submission within the third spherical.

Makkasharip Zaynukov: Makkasharip Zaynukov placed on a dominant efficiency towards Dedrek Sanders. Zaynukov confirmed his hanging early, mixing up his targets and methods, however have been he shined was on the mat. His takedowns and management have been on level for the primary two rounds of the combat. Then, within the third stanza, Zaynukov opened up his hanging on the mat and appeared for the end, which didn’t come.

Ibragim Ibragimov: Ibragim Ibragimov did his factor towards Nacho Campos. That factor was dominating on the mat by way of wrestling whereas remaining targeted and in search of openings for strikes and submissions.

The 20-year-old from Dagestan confirmed a number of composure and abilities in overwhelming his opponent, Nacho Campos, throughout their featherweight matchup. His type and strategy ought to be acquainted to those that have been following the event and progress of MMA in Dagestan.

Ibragimov seems prepared for a step up in competitors regardless of his younger age. He moved to 8-0 with the choice win and lived as much as his “Mauler” nickname.

Taha Bendaoud: Taha Bendaoud needed to maintain his combat towards Tariq Ismail standing. He couldn’t do this. Ismail’s takedowns and floor hanging have been an excessive amount of for Bendaoud, who was bleeding from facial cuts because the combat wore on. Nonetheless, Bendaoud’s lively guard paid off within the second spherical as he snatched up a triangle choke when Ismail received lackadaisical along with his hanging.

PFL Battle of the Giants Losers

Renan Ferreira: Renan Ferreira’s path to victory in the principle occasion of Saturday’s combat card was through touchdown one thing huge on the toes. He didn’t do this, and as soon as Francis Ngannou received an early takedown it appeared prefer it was only a matter of time earlier than Ngannou would finish the combat on the mat.

Dan Miragliotta: Referee Dan Miragliotta allowed Renan Ferreira to take too many undefended floor strikes from Francis Ngannou in the principle occasion.

Fabian Edwards: Fabian Edwards appeared to have a sport plan of utilizing his pace and motion to attain on counters towards Johnny Eblen. The issue with that strategy was that Eblen’s stress and wrestling did not present Edwards the alternatives to implement his technique.

Edwards might have adjusted because the combat wore on, upped his stress, and compelled Eblen to combat off his again foot. He didn’t do this till the ultimate spherical, which allowed Eblen to regulate the combat on the bottom and within the clinch.

Husein Kadimagomaev: Husein Kadimagomaev was an enormous betting favourite over Zafar Mohsen, however he couldn’t get his wrestling going through the three-round featherweight bout. With out his wrestling, Kadimagomaev was on the improper finish of a call.

A.J. McKee: A.J. McKee picked up the second lack of his MMA profession on Saturday when Paul Hughes defeated him through cut up choice. McKee struggled with the stress Hughes placed on him all through the three-round battle. McKee didn’t do properly when Hughes pressured him to his again foot, and his wrestling was largely ineffective towards the youthful and fewer skilled fighter.

McKee’s earlier loss was to Patrício Pitbull in a rematch for the Bellator featherweight title in 2022. Along with his loss on Saturday, McKee’s profitable streak of 4 straight ended.

Marcos Breno: Marcos Breno had a improbable first 4 minutes of his combat towards Raufeon Stots. He was very efficient along with his hanging, throwing every thing with energy and seeming to catch Stots a number of instances. He was excellent in touchdown to the physique. Nonetheless, Breno couldn’t maintain Stots on his heels, and as soon as Stots established his wrestling sport, Breno struggled, evenbtually getting submitted within the third spherical.

Dedrek Sanders: Dedrek Sanders had no reply for the wrestling and floor management of Makkasharip Zaynukov. When he did try and implement his hanging, he was reaching in an excessive amount of and placing himself off stability.

Nacho Campos: Nacho Campos had no reply for the wrestling and floor management of Ibragim Ibragimov.

Tariq Ismail: Tariq Ismail appeared good within the early going towards Taha Bendaoud, however he may need allowed his confidence to get one of the best of him.

Ismail’s takedowns, floor management, and floor hanging appeared to have him on the best way to a victory, however he left himself open for a triangle choke towards the fence, and when Bendaoud discovered that opening, he completed the combat.

PFL Battle of the Giants Struggle Card

PFL Battle of the Giants PPV Card

Francis Ngannou defeats Renan Ferreira through KO at 3:32 of Spherical 1 (Floor strikes)

Cris Cyborg defeats Larissa Pacheco through unanimous choice (49-46 x 3)

Johnny Eblen defeats Fabian Edwards through unanimous choice (48-47 x 3)

Zafar Mohsen defeats Husein Kadimagomaev through unanimous choice (30-27 x 3)

Paul Hughes vs A. J. McKee through cut up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Prelims

Raufeon Stots defeats Marcos Breno through submission at 3:01 of Spherical 3 (Rear-naked choke)

Makkasharip Zaynukov defeats Dedrek Sanders through unanimous choice (30-26)

Ibragim Ibragimov defeats Nacho Campos through unanimous choice (30-27 x 3)

Taha Bendaoud defeats Tariq Ismail through submission at 3:51 of Spherical 2 (Triangle choke)

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Kobe.

His identify was Kobe.

Francis Ngannou defeated 6-foot-8, 261-pound Brazilian Renan Ferreria with a devastating, first-round knockout contained in the MMA cage on the PFL Tremendous Fights in Saudi Arabia. However all he might take into consideration was Kobe, the identify of his son who died in April at 15 months previous.

“I hope they’ll keep in mind his identify, as a result of with out Kobe we wouldn’t be right here tonight,’’ Ngannou stated with tears in his eyes. “I wouldn’t have (fought).”

In actual fact, Ngannou, the previous UFC champion,, stated he arrived for his heavyweight bouts not sure of his destiny. And never as a result of it was his first MMA battle since January 2022, after which he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.

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It was his first battle because the loss of life of his son. Lower than six months since, in accordance with Ngannou, docs did not detect a mind malformation that resulted in Kobe’s loss of life. Earlier than then, Ngannou stated, he tried to know how different mother and father who misplaced youngsters should really feel.

“However by no means get wherever near the way it feels precisely,” he stated.

However right here he was Saturday, nonetheless heavy with grief, headed again to the cage. He might have taken off extra time, he stated, however added, “I don’t suppose a lifetime will probably be sufficient to grieve.”

And so Ngannou agreed to battle one of many greatest and most fearsome fighters in MMA. He entered the ring trying sculpted at 6-4 and 255 kilos, however feeling unsure.

“This battle for me was additionally a approach for me to seek out out if I might nonetheless battle, if I nonetheless have it,” he stated. “If I can take care of this, with the stress, with the battle week, with the media and all the things.”

And take care of the large, in a pay-per-view even billed because the “Battle of the Giants.”

Within the first spherical, Ngannou secured a takedown, knocked out Ferreira after which, as if not sure the place to go subsequent as a medical workforce tended to Ferreira, stayed on his knees.

“It’s like, ‘OK, it’s over. I did what I got here right here to do,'” he stated. “I’ve to return into my actuality. You recognize, to face it.”

Quickly after got here the tears. And a postfight interview the place he obtained to say the identify he needs to be remembered.

Kobe.

Francis Ngannou devoted his Skilled Fighters League (PFL) heavyweight title win over Renan Ferreria to his late son Kobe after successful the ‘Battle of the Giants’ occasion with a first-round knockout.

Ngannou, who was a earlier UFC heavyweight champion, returned to the blended martial arts enviornment for the primary time since making the swap to boxing and his defeat to Anthony Joshua again in March.

The Cameroonian took management of the battle from the beginning with some heavy kicks earlier than dragging his Brazilian opponent to the mat. Ngannou adopted up with a collection of devastating punches and ended the battle with 88 seconds remaining within the opening spherical.

In his post-fight interview the 38-year-old was tearful and emotional as he paid tribute to his son Kobe who died at simply 15 months previous earlier this yr.

“The previous two days had been very robust, filled with emotion, I couldn’t do something with out fascinated by it [Kobe’s passing],” he mentioned.

“I attempted to remain sturdy and inform myself to do the whole lot to maintain transferring but it surely’s onerous. It’s simply onerous. I solely did this battle due to him.

“I needed to battle for him… I hope they will keep in mind his title, as a result of with out Kobe, we wouldn’t be right here tonight, I wouldn’t have fought. Thanks everybody for coming.”

The occasion was designated as a ‘tremendous battle’ and differed from the PFL’s traditional format of an everyday season and playoffs to make sure that belts had been at stake for Ngannou’s return.

He is a well-liked champion having risen from childhood poverty in Cameroon to the highest of blended martial arts together with his crowning achievement being his UFC heavyweight title win in March 2021.

As soon as his UFC contract expired, he fought Joshua and Tyson Fury in profitable heavyweight boxing matches earlier than debuting within the PFL in an enormous increase to the model’s competitors with the UFC.

Within the night’s co-main occasion for the PFL Tremendous Fights ladies’s featherweight belt, Brazilians Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco went to warfare over 5 rounds, with the vastly skilled Cyborg rising victorious through unanimous resolution.

Extra reporting from Reuters.

Tottenham responded to their “worst defeat” underneath Ange Postecoglou with an excellent second half show to safe a 4-1 victory over West Ham at residence.

Of their first match since surrendering a two-goal lead in opposition to Brighton, Tottenham went behind at residence versus the Hammers with Mohammed Kudus arriving on the again put up to show residence a Jarrod Bowen pull again.

Spurs had been dominating possession and stepped up the tempo after going behind. Dejan Kulusevski was a brilliant spark and pulled the hosts degree with an inside run and strike from the best wing.

1-1  was the half-time rating and the match appeared like a detailed contest. The second half was something however. Son Heung-min slipped a wonderful ball into the field for Future Udogie to arrange Yves Bissouma’s purpose earlier than an unlucky personal purpose prolonged Tottenham’s lead.

Having been concerned within the earlier two targets Son then drifted into house on the left and completed off a wonderful solo run to place the sport out of West Ham’s attain. Kudus was visibly annoyed and let that present late within the recreation by gathering a purple card.

Relive the updates from Tottenham vs West Ham within the Premier League in right this moment’s reside weblog

PFL Tremendous Fights: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was headlined by three title fights throughout PFL and Bellator. Johnny Eblen efficiently defended his title in a rematch towards Fabian Edwards, whereas Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg, who have been making their PFL debuts, gained Tremendous Fights belts towards Renan Ferreira and Larissa Pacheco, respectively. Now that the mud has settled, what’s subsequent for the three winners? Andreas Hale, Brett Okamoto and Jeff Wagenheim provide their last ideas on the occasion.

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What’s subsequent for ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’?

A break — though I have to say, I do not understand how lengthy of a break Ngannou will take.

It was unbelievable that he needed to take this combat. Kobe, his son, died in late April, and we’re solely in mid-October. He hasn’t even had six months to course of his loss. He took the combat to honor his 15-month-old son and, I imagine, grieve. Ngannou is the type of human being who grieves in movement fairly than sitting nonetheless. This combat gave him one thing to speculate his ache.

Now that it is over, what’s modified? On the postfight information convention Saturday, he basically mentioned he’ll grieve for the remainder of his life. I count on that when the mud settles from this combat, it will not be lengthy earlier than Ngannou begins to crave one other problem as a result of he is not the type of particular person to sit down. The excellent news is that I imagine he could have choices. Someway, he continues to search out unbelievable new methods to encourage yearly. As he mentioned in his postfight interview, he has discovered one thing of a house in Saudi Arabia, which has hosted his previous three fights (two boxing, one MMA) and promotional powers that be will certainly need him again — and pay for it.

My intestine is that his subsequent combat is in a boxing ring, however it’s going to depend upon how sure dominoes fall. The PFL has already acknowledged it desires its Tremendous Fights champions to defend belts. I imagine we’ll see Ngannou in competitors once more within the first half of subsequent yr, and I imagine, a method or one other, he’ll get two appearances. — Okamoto

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A Cyborg-Pacheco rivalry is finest case situation for PFL, ladies’s MMA

Cris Cyborg gained a aggressive unanimous resolution over Larissa Pacheco to change into the PFL Tremendous Struggle ladies’s featherweight champion. Choosing up one other world title at age 39, Cyborg nonetheless has a declare to being one of many best ladies’s blended martial artists within the sport’s historical past. Nevertheless, because of the aggressive nature of the combat, the place Cyborg’s face was left a bloody mess of cuts and bruises, this will likely have been the absolute best end result for PFL.

With Ngannou and Eblen profitable dominantly and with out a worthy challenger, the PFL may gain advantage from a rivalry that may carry eyeballs again to the product. A rematch between Cyborg and Pacheco treatments that as one thing followers can sink their enamel into.

It is solely pure, given how the combat performed out.

Though the scores have been 49-46, the combat steered that Pacheco, 30, might ultimately be Cyborg’s successor. Cyborg was pressured to deploy a unique sport plan, combating tactfully fairly than blowing the competitors away together with her energy. The multi-promotion world champion fought intelligently, mixing takedowns together with her placing, a stark departure from her calling card of overpowering the opposition. However Pacheco — the one girl to defeat present UFC title contender Kayla Harrison — is youthful, sooner and arguably stronger than her counterpart.

It was a battle of youth vs. expertise, with Cyborg profitable on factors, however Pacheco doing extra harm. It was the primary time Cyborg was pressured to make use of her intelligence fairly than energy to win a combat. A undeniable fact that was crystalized within the third spherical when Pacheco beckoned to fulfill her within the middle of the cage for a firefight. A youthful Cyborg would have gleefully answered the decision. Nevertheless, this wiser model of Cyborg relented and performed it sensible fairly than permit her ego to drag her right into a fistfight that might have ended badly for her.

Though Pacheco misplaced, she has one thing to construct upon for a return bout. She now is aware of what she is coping with, and the rematch would undoubtedly carry some intrigue because of the changes they have to make.

Rivalries are at all times finest for enterprise within the combat sport, and the PFL has one which helps bolster its product and girls’s MMA. With two extra fights on Cyborg’s contract, a rematch appears probably — and crucial. — Hale

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Little left to do for Johnny Eblen in new PFL

Eblen was in a no-win scenario, getting into the cage to defend his Bellator middleweight championship towards a challenger he had knocked out barely a yr in the past. How was he purported to surpass that efficiency? He did not surpass it, as issues turned out, however Eblen, 32, managed to get his hand raised towards Fabian Edwards, 31, for a second time. This one went the gap and was aggressive.

So, ought to they only run it again once more?

I am being facetious. There is not any have to go the trilogy route when one fighter is 2-0 versus the opposite. However I elevate that situation to guide me to this query: What is left for Eblen?

He is among the finest 185-pounders on the planet — No. 5 within the ESPN divisional rankings — however he is a champion with out a clearcut challenger. He is twice defeated Bellator’s No. 2 middleweight, Edwards. The subsequent in line could be Anatoly Tokov, and Eblen has crushed him, too. A greater rematch would have been towards Gegard Mousasi, however Bellator’s mum or dad firm, the PFL, launched him and Mousasi’s combat is with the corporate, as he is suing.

A transfer over to the PFL is not within the playing cards for Eblen, since there is not any 185-pound division. So what is going to the matchmakers do subsequent with Eblen? Or is it time to contemplate a transfer to the UFC? — Wagenheim

Tottenham Hotspur scored three objectives in eight second-half minutes to beat 10-man West Ham United 4-1, bouncing again after throwing away a two-goal lead and shedding to Brighton & Hove Albion earlier than the worldwide break.

Mohammed Kudus put West Ham forward early on, just for Dejan Kulusevski to stage in direction of the tip of an entertaining first half.

Ange Postecoglou surprisingly withdrew James Maddison at half-time, however that change paid off as Spurs swiftly pulled clear.

Yves Bissouma swept residence within the 52nd minute. Then goalkeeper Alphonse Areola scored an personal aim within the fifty fifth minute, earlier than Son Heung-min struck the third aim within the sixtieth minute that settled the competition.

So as to add to West Ham’s woes, Kudus was despatched off late on as they drop to fifteenth within the Premier League desk with eight factors from as many matches, whereas Spurs go seventh with 13.

How the match unfolded

The guests struck first within the 18th minute when Jarrod Bowen confirmed nice tenacity to maintain an assault alive earlier than crossing for Kudus, who scored on the far submit.

Brennan Johnson was responsible of a obtrusive miss when he nodded Future Udogie’s cross huge, however Spurs did stage within the thirty sixth minute, Kulusevski’s strike hitting each posts and crossing the road regardless of West Ham goalkeeper Areola getting fingertips to it.

Pedro Porro despatched a scissor kick huge shortly earlier than half-time, however Spurs’ relentless strain was rewarded quickly after the interval with Bissouma side-footing in after glorious mixture play from Son and Udogie.

Spurs’ third aim got here in fortuitous trend as Son’s shot deflected off Jean-Clair Todibo and Areola earlier than squirming over the road. However there was no luck about their fourth aim because the South Korean raced by to fireplace residence.

Son clipped the foot of the submit one minute later, and West Ham’s depressing outing was capped when Kudus noticed pink for violent conduct.

Postecoglou’s change pays off

Coming after a 3-0 rout of Manchester United at Previous Trafford, Spurs’ 3-2 defeat at Brighton final day trip led many to explain Postecoglou’s fashion as reckless, slightly than entertaining.

Nonetheless, for as unhealthy as Spurs have been within the second half at Amex Stadium, they have been glorious after the break right here, with a shock half-time swap the catalyst.

Maddison performed a key function in Kulusevski’s leveller, capitalising on a West Ham turnover to drive over midway and discover the Swede close to the appropriate nook of the field, but he didn’t emerge for the second half as Postecoglou selected to introduce Pape Sarr.

That substitution proved a masterstroke, permitting Kulusevski to function in a No 10 function to devastating impact.

His intelligent reverse move performed in Son to pressure the personal aim, whereas it was Sarr who supplied the help when Son made it 4-1 on the hour-mark, his pinpoint move permitting the Spurs skipper to drive at Areola and arrow his end contained in the close to submit.

Postecoglou now has a variety headache forward of subsequent week’s journey to Crystal Palace, with Kulusevski staking his declare for a central function and Sarr bringing recent power to the midfield.

No lift-off for Lopetegui

Having thrashed Ipswich City 4-1 previous to the worldwide break, West Ham have been eyeing their first back-to-back Premier League victories since March.

The Julen Lopetegui period appeared to have lift-off when Kudus gave them a shock lead in opposition to Spurs, the winger scoring for a second straight match, however the Hammers’ defence started to creak underneath fixed strain and so they may don’t have any complaints when Kulusevski equalised.

Within the second half, West Ham merely failed to put a glove on their hosts. Bissouma was granted the liberty of the penalty space to attain Spurs’ second aim, and the next mix-up between Areola and Todibo summed up the guests’ efficiency.

So as to add to Lopetegui’s frustrations, Spurs’ third aim got here simply as he was readying a triple substitution in a bid to show the tide.

In the long run, West Ham have been arguably lucky to restrict their hosts to 4 objectives, with Kulusevski, Johnson and Timo Werner all passing up late possibilities. Johnson additionally ought to have scored within the opening interval.

To make issues worse for West Ham, they may even be with out key attacker Kudus for matches in opposition to Man Utd, Nottingham Forest and Everton following his late dismissal.

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What managers stated

Ange Postecoglou: “We needed to combat arduous within the first half. Going a aim down wasn’t ideally suited however we clawed our manner again into it, and it isn’t simple. West Ham are a giant bodily aspect and they’ve some velocity as properly.

“Second half we have been excellent. We upped the tempo and performed some high quality soccer, defended after we wanted to and received our ending proper.”

Julen Lopetegui: “To begin with we’re very upset for our followers. The abstract is that they [Tottenham] deserved to win to be honest. We began properly and we deserved to take the lead regardless of their two huge possibilities. We defended properly, attacked properly and had extra possibilities too.”

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Key details

Because the begin of final season, Tottenham have received eight of the 12 residence Premier League video games wherein they’ve conceded first (L4) that is no less than twice as many residence wins after falling 1-0 behind as some other aspect within the competitors on this time.

This was West Ham’s heaviest Premier League defeat in a recreation which they scored the opening aim since January 2013, once they misplaced 5-1 at Arsenal.

Tottenham have saved only one clear sheet throughout their final 19 residence Premier League video games (a 4-0 victory over Everton in August), whereas Spurs’ one clear sheet on residence soil in 2024 is the joint-fewest shutouts amongst ever-present sides within the competitors (alongside Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Wolves).

Because the begin of final season, solely Sheffield United (seven) have conceded extra personal objectives within the Premier League than West Ham (5), whereas Tottenham have benefitted from extra personal objectives than some other aspect within the competitors throughout that interval (seven).

Tributes have poured in for the Olympic biking champion Sir Chris Hoy after he revealed he had obtained a terminal most cancers prognosis.

In an interview with the Sunday Occasions, Hoy, who received six golds and one silver medal for Crew GB, mentioned medical doctors had instructed him he had between two and 4 years to stay.

Whereas Hoy, 48, had mentioned earlier this 12 months he had been receiving remedy for most cancers, he didn’t say which kind, however he instructed the Sunday Occasions he had been identified with main most cancers in his prostate, which had unfold to his bones.

His spouse, Sarra, has additionally been identified with a number of sclerosis, a degenerative illness. The couple have two kids, Chloe and Callum.

“As unnatural because it feels, that is nature,” Hoy instructed the Sunday Occasions. “You already know, we had been all born and all of us die, and that is simply a part of the method. You remind your self, aren’t I fortunate that there’s drugs I can take that can fend this off for so long as doable.”

“Hand on coronary heart, I’m fairly optimistic more often than not and I’ve real happiness,” he added. “That is larger than the Olympics. It’s larger than something. That is about appreciating life and discovering pleasure.”

Hoy made no reference to his private information as he introduced from the Monitor Biking World Championships on the BBC on Sunday afternoon.

After the publication of the article, social media platforms have been stuffed with tributes and assist from associates and well-wishers.

“You’re unbelievable Chris, sending a lot love and power,” the Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell mentioned.

The tv pundit and ex-footballer Ally McCoist wrote: “You, my buddy are a famous person in each sense of the phrase. Love and power from all of us.”

The Olympic bike owner Mark Cavendish referred to as Hoy a “hero of a human being”.

The Edinburgh-born athlete has been credited with taking part in a key position in making British Biking a hit.

Hoy shared an image on Instagram from the World Monitor Biking championships in Copenhagen, and wrote: “You may even see within the information this weekend some articles about my well being, so I simply wished to reassure you all that I’m feeling match, sturdy and optimistic, and overwhelmed by all of the love and assist proven to my household and me. Onwards!”

“Such unhappy information,” the prime minister, Keir Starmer, wrote on X. “Chris is a British sporting legend. To face his prognosis with such positivity is inspiring. The entire nation is behind him and his household.”

The UK well being secretary, Wes Streeting, mentioned: “I’m in awe that Chris Hoy is assembly his most cancers with the identical positivity and resilience that has outlined his life and profession. The entire nation shall be cheering him on as we have now carried out so many instances earlier than and sending him and his household a lot love.”

“I ship each good want to Sir Chris Hoy and his household,” the Scottish first minister, John Swinney, wrote. “He has all the time impressed us by all that he has carried out. He’s an individual of unbelievable braveness and that shines by way of in the present day.”

“Chris Hoy is without doubt one of the best to ever characterize our nation,” mentioned the Olympic rower Matthew Pinsent. “Ideas with him, Sarra and his rapid household.”

“An article to cease you in your tracks,” the soccer commentator Jacqui Oatley posted. “Devastating to learn the prognosis of Sir Chris Hoy in addition to that of his spouse, Sarra. Life will be so merciless. However the class and humility with which he tells this story is really humbling.”

“Blown away by the resilience and dedication of Sir Chris Hoy this morning,” the tv presenter Dan Walker mentioned. “Shortly after being instructed that he has between 2-4 years to stay due to his terminal most cancers … his pretty spouse, Sarra, was identified with MS. The person stays an unbelievable inspiration. Sending like to the entire household.”

Scottish Motion for Psychological Well being (SAMH), for which Hoy is an envoy, mentioned it could assist him and his household “each step of the best way”.

Billy Watson, the charity’s chief govt, described Hoy as “some of the outstanding and galvanizing people who I’ve the pleasure to know”, including: “It’s his easy decency, his love for his household, and his want to create optimistic change for others that makes him who he’s.

“His dedication to bettering Scotland’s psychological well being stays as sturdy as ever and we are going to stand with him and his household each step of the best way.”

The Miami soccer crew managed to keep away from an upset as we speak at Louisville, however there have been just a few heart-stopping moments within the 52-45 win. Preserve scrolling for highlights.

The Hurricanes, as much as No. 6 within the polls, are actually off to a 7-0 begin. Quarterback Cam Ward padded his Heisman Trophy case with 319 yards and 4 landing passes, whereas Xavier Restrepo and Sam Brown Jr. each had 100 yards and a receiving landing. Damien Martinez put the sport away with a 30-yard landing wherein he shook off a number of tacklers.

Louisville (4-3) additionally entered with one of many nation’s high offenses, and so they gave the Hurricanes their cash’s value Saturday. After a 100-yard Caullin Lacy kickoff return for a landing, the Cardinals compelled a fumble by Mark Fletcher Jr., resulting in the primary of two Ja’Corey Brooks landing receptions that stunningly tied the sport on the time.

Ward put Miami again in entrance, however he almost gave up the lead later when officers initially dominated he fumbled on a success from T.J. Quinn and Antonio Watts returned the ball for a landing. However upon evaluate, the play was dominated an incomplete move, and the Hurricanes escaped Louisville with a win.

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough completed with 342 yards and 4 TDs, whereas freshman operating again Isaac Brooks had 107 yards and two scores, together with a tone-setting 43-yard landing within the first quarter.

Subsequent up for Miami is in-state rival Florida State, who’s off to a surprising 1-6 begin a 12 months after beginning 13-0 and successful the ACC championship.

Miami vs Louisville rating updates

Miami soccer highlights vs Louisville

Xavier Restrepo recovers onside kick

ESPN mentioned Louisville had not tried an onside kick this season earlier than Nick Keller arrange for one as we speak. The try rolled far downfield earlier than Xavier Restrepo fell on it, letting Miami kneel out for the win. The Hurricanes enhance to 7-0, whereas the Cardinals are actually 4-3.

Last rating: Miami 52, Louisville 45

Ja’Corey Brooks landing catch brings Louisville inside a rating

The thrilling completed pushed the beginning of Alabama-Tennessee again to three:50 p.m. The sport is beginning on ESPN2.

On fourth-and-8, a deep ball to Ja’Corey Brooks resulted in a Jadais Richard move interference that resulted in a Louisville first down. Tyler Shough accomplished one other fourth-down conversion, then Brooks made a double transfer to get the ball contained in the 5 with a few minute left. Miami known as a timeout to arrange its protection.

Shough discovered Brooks for a 4-yard landing with 54 seconds left. Louisville took the additional level.

Rating: Miami 52, Louisville 45 | 0:56 in 4th quarter

Damien Martinez indignant run provides Miami one other landing

Damien Martinez wouldn’t be denied coming off the harm timeout, churning his legs and dragging tacklers 30 yards for what might be the game-sealing landing.

Martinez now has 89 yards on 12 carries. Look to him to complete off the sport … if Miami can maintain Louisville from scoring.

Rating: Miami 52, Louisville 38 | 4:05 in 4th quarter

Louisville fumble-return landing reversed after evaluate

Ajay Allen opened the drive with a 13-yard scamper, then Cam Ward accomplished just a few brief passes earlier than being sacked by Ben Perry. On third-and-17, Ward scrambled for 20, diving for the primary down. ESPN mentioned it was Miami’s seventh play for greater than 20 yards on the day.

However then catastrophe hit. Ward was hit by T.J. Quinn as he threw, and Antonio Watts recovered the ball and ran it again for a landing. Official evaluate reversed the decision, ruling it incomplete as Ward’s arm was transferring ahead earlier than the ball got here out.

Guard Anez Cooper went down with an harm after Miami took over once more.

Rating: Miami 45, Louisville 38 | 4:44 in 4th quarter

Isaac Brown harm

ESPN sideline reporter Stormy Buonantony mentioned Louisville operating again Isaac Brown was within the harm tent and was limping. She mentioned he waved off coaches, indicating he was nonetheless good to play. The freshman has been the Cardinals’ main rusher with 56 yards, most on his huge first-half landing.

Kyle Shough was flagged for intentional grounding, dooming Louisville’s ensuing drive. The punt took a terrific bounce, although, and Miami will take over close to their very own 20.

Rating: Miami 45, Louisville 38 | 10:16 in 4th quarter

Sam Brown catch, Ajay Allen landing put Miami again forward

Sam Brown Jr. bought away from the Louisville protection on a 59-yard catch-and-run over the center to right away put Miami again in enterprise.

Operating again Ajay Allen completed it off with a slippery 9-yard run and a 2-yard push into the tip zone. Ward is now over 300 yards passing, a milestone he is reached in each recreation this season. Brown has 125 receiving yards as we speak. Can the protection maintain up?

Rating: Miami 45, Louisville 38 | 11:17 in 4th quarter

Tyler Shough leads game-tying landing drive for Louisville

By means of three quarters, Cam Ward is 17 of 26 for 239 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas Tyler Shough is 20 of 32 for 212 yards and two TDs. Xavier Restrepo leads all receivers with six catches for 97 yards and a rating, and Mark Fletcher Jr. leads all rushers with 73 yards on 13 carries (he additionally has 26 yards on 4 catches and a fumble).

Coach Jeff Brohm determined to go for it on fourth-and-8, and Miami’s D’Yoni Hill was known as for defensive holding to provide the Cardinals a primary down. Duke Watson completed off the drive with a 7-yard run and a 4-yard swing move to the left-corner pylon. We’re tied up once more, of us.

Rating: Miami 38, Louisville 38 | 13:22 in 4th quarter

Louisville runs faux punt

ESPN guidelines analyst Matt Austin mentioned Miami ought to have been known as for holding as Ashton Gillotte tried to sack Cam Ward on the deep move to Restrepo. The followers in Louisville actually agree.

The Cardinals had extra methods up their sleeve with a faux punt. Tight finish Duane Martin took the direct snap and ran 14 yards to maintain the ball away from Ward.

Tyler Shough took Louisville to the Miami 37 on the finish of the third quarter. Miami had the ball for 10:42 within the quarter however each groups scored two touchdowns. The fourth must be a doozy.

Rating: Miami 38, Louisville 31 | Finish of third quarter

Cam Ward deep ball to Xavier Restrepo units up landing to Isaiah Horton

Cam Ward waved off the punt crew and opted to go for it on fourth down from the Miami 34-yard line. Mark Fletcher Jr. barreled via the road to get the large first down, the Hurricanes’ second fourth-down conversion from their very own territory. Ward then uncorked a 63-yard bomb to Xavier Restrepo, who bought tripped up on the 2-yard line.

Ward hit Isaiah Horton on a slant to place Miami again forward. Maintain on tight, all people.

Rating: Miami 38, Louisville 31 | 3:09 in third quarter

Caullin Lacy kickoff return goes 100 yards for landing, Mark Fletcher Jr. fumbles, Ja’Corey Brooks ties recreation

Because the ESPN commentators have been speaking about Xavier Restrepo’s place alongside Michael Irvin, Santana Moss and the remainder of the good Miami receivers, Louisville’s Caullin Lacy zigzagged his strategy to a 100-yard kick-return landing to carry life again to the house crowd.

Then proper after Jordan Rodgers mentioned “that is gonna be a bizarre one,” Mark Fletcher Jr. fumbled a display move after Thor Griffith punched the ball out.

Louisville took over on the Miami 26-yard line, and Isaac Brown almost made an unimaginable one-handed landing catch on the primary play. The Cardinals did get the game-tying landing just a few performs later when Tyler Shough discovered Ja’Corey Brooks on a 21-yard seed.

Rating: Miami 31, Louisville 31 | 6:59 in third quarter

Cam Ward throws third landing move to Xavier Restrepo

Isaiah Horton was again on the sector when Cam Ward scrambled up the center to transform a third-and-6 in Louisville territory. Damien Martinez dragged a pile of defenders about 15 yards for an additional third-down conversion to get contained in the purple zone. The drive ended with one other third-down conversion, this one a 9-yard landing move to Xavier Restrepo.

It was a 14-play drive that took half of the third quarter.

Rating: Miami 31, Louisville 14 | 8:01 in third quarter

Isaiah Horton harm

Miami began the second half with the ball. Damien Martinez moved the ball on three rushes, then Cam Ward hit Isaiah Horton close to midfield. The sophomore receiver reached again to his left quad whereas mendacity on the bottom, and the coaching employees got here out to examine on him.

Rating: Miami 24, Louisville 17 | 13:13 in third quarter

Miami vs Louisville stats in first half

• Yards: Miami 230, Louisville 267
• Move yards: Miami 143, Louisville 168
• Rush yards: Miami 87, Louisville 99
• Penalties (yards): Miami 2 (20), Louisville 1 (3)
• Time of possession: Miami 14:41, Louisville 15:19
• Third downs: Miami 2-6, Louisville 2-6
• Turnovers: Miami 0, Louisville 1
• Sacks (yards): Miami 1 (8), Louisville 2 (14)
• Tackles for loss (yards): Miami 3 (12), Louisville 2 (14)

Cam Ward: 9-15, 143 yards, 2 TD

Mark Fletcher Jr.: 10 carries, 68 yards, 2 catches, 20 yards

Xavier Restrepo: 2 catches, 21 yards

Sam Brown Jr.: 2 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD

Tyler Shough: 16-24, 168 yards, 1 TD

Isaac Brown: 8 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble

Chris Bell: 5 catches, 77 yards

Louisville tight finish Jamari Johnson injured earlier than halftime

The Cardinals moved into Miami territory, however Simeon Barrow bought an important sack on third down and kicker Brock Travelstead could not hit the 52-yard subject purpose. Cam Ward almost hit Xavier Restrepo on a bomb, however the ball bounced previous the diving receiver’s fingers. He then almost made a juggling catch on his again, however the move was dominated incomplete upon evaluate.

After the Hurricanes punted again to Louisville, and Jamari Johnson was injured as Jaden Harris rolled over his ankle making a sort out. Shough led a methodical drive again into scoring place, then operating again Duke Watson discovered a gap for 26 yards. Travelstead ended the half with a 22-yard subject purpose.

Rating: Miami 24, Louisville 17 | Halftime

Rueben Bain causes fumble, Raul Aguirre Jr. recovers for Miami landing

A holding penalty negated the nice return, placing the ball at Louisville’s 3-yard line. On the primary play, Rueben Bain Jr. wrapped up Isaac Brown’s legs as Simeon Barrow Jr. compelled the fumble in the long run zone, which was recovered by Raul Aguirre Jr.

Rating: Miami 24, Louisville 14 | 5:01 in 2nd quarter

Mark Fletcher Jr. operating via Louisville protection

After Louisville went for it on fourth down at their very own 32, Miami upped the ante by going for it on fourth-and-short at their very own 25. Mark Fletcher Jr. burst via the road to transform, then caught a Cam Ward move over the center for 18 on the subsequent play. The sophomore from Fort Lauderdale has 88 whole yards to date.

The Cardinals protection lastly bought to Ward, sacking him on two straight performs to snap the drive in its tracks. Jordan Guerad and Dez Inform led the way in which, resulting in a punt returned close to the 30-yard line.

Rating: Miami 17, Louisville 14 | 5:09 in 2nd quarter

Louisville responds with Tyler Shough landing

Donald Chaney Jr. bought the Louisville comeback effort began with a 26-yard run up the intestine. Tyler Shough took over from there, discovering Caullin Lacy and Chris Bell in area to get the ball to Miami’s 2-yard line. A play-action move falling away to tight finish Mark Redman stored the shootout going. Miami has 201 whole yards to Louisville’s 164. Protection appears to be like non-obligatory early on.

Rating: Miami 17, Louisville 14 | 10:32 in 2nd quarter

Cam Ward strikes once more with 49-yard landing to Sam Brown

After a brief achieve by Damien Martinez, Cam Ward as soon as once more had all day to discover a receiver. Sam Brown discovered himself huge open on a slant over the center for a 49-yard bomb. It was Ward’s twenty second TD move of the season.

Ward is as much as 119 passing yards barely into the second quarter.

Rating: Miami 17, Louisville 7 | 14:32 in 2nd quarter

Finish of first quarter: Miami leads 10-7

Francisco Mauigoa stuffed a Wildcat play with Isaac Brown on third down, establishing fourth-and-short on the Cardinals’ 32-yard line. Tyler Shough stored it on a quarterback sneak for the primary down. Regardless of a valiant effort from Shough finishing a move whereas being spun down by Tyler Baron, Louisville was compelled to punt.

Beginning on the Miami 21, Cam Ward hit Xavier Restrepo with an 18-yard dart and Damien Martinez ran up the center for 9, bringing an thrilling first quarter to an finish. Ward is 6 of 9 for 70 yards and a landing, with 21 yards on two carries. Mark Fletcher Jr. already has 51 yards on six carries. Tyler Shough is 4 of seven for 31 yards, whereas Isaac Brown has 55 yards on 5 carries.

Rating: Miami 10, Louisville 7 | Finish 1st quarter

Cam Ward responds for Miami with landing move to Jacolby George

Operating again Mark Fletcher Jr. dealt with the primary three performs of the drive, pounding up the center for 40 whole yards. Then it was as much as Cam Ward, who added to his spotlight reel with a beautiful 28-yard landing move to Jacolby George within the again nook of the tip zone.

Ward has had quite a lot of time to throw, although Louisville’s secondary has been strong at overlaying Miami’s proficient receivers. This one is proving to be a shootout as promised to date.

Rating: Miami 10, Louisville 7 | 5:05 in 1st quarter

Isaac Brown speeds to a Louisville landing

After a superb Caullin Lacy kick return, Louisville set to work quick. Tyler Shough discovered Chris Bell for 17 yards, after which it grew to become the Isaac Brown present. The freshman operating again from Homestead, Florida, almost burst via a gap within the line, stumbling for simply 8 yards. However he turned on the afterburners on the subsequent snap, taking the handoff left for a 43-yard landing.

Miami greats Michael Irvin and Lamar Thomas are available. Hopefully Irvin does not have as a lot stress as he did final time at Cal.

Rating: Louisville 7, Miami 3 | 7:09 in 1st quarter

Xavier Restrepo landing negated by penalty, Miami settles for subject purpose

Louisville began the sport with a three-and-out after a deep move sailed previous Caullin Lacy. Miami moved the ball with Mark Fletcher Jr. and brief performs from Cam Ward. The quarterback hit Xavier Restrepo on a 28-yard catch-and-run landing, but it surely was known as again by offensive move interference by tight finish Elijah Arroyo.

A false begin led to third-and-26 near midfield, and after some nifty strikes to keep away from a sack, Ward scrambled to get again into field-goal vary. Andres Borregales booted the 55-yard attempt residence with loads of room to spare, giving the Hurricanes an early lead.

Rating: Miami 3, Louisville 0 | 8:34 in 1st quarter

School GameDay predictions: Who picked Miami and Louisville?

A lot of the ESPN panel picked Miami, however one member went with Louisville within the upset. In some way it led to Pat McAfee asking visitor picker and PGA star Scottie Scheffler about his time in jail after his arrest earlier than the PGA Championship.

What’s the Schnellenberger Trophy? Miami-Louisville rivalry defined

The Hurricanes and Cardinals have performed greater than a dozen occasions courting again to their first assembly in 1933, and whereas they’ve had some memorable matchups, akin to Miami’s come-from-behind victory in 2004 on the Orange Bowl, each applications have largely saved their gridiron acrimony for different faculties.

However there’s a trophy at stake in as we speak’s recreation: a bronzed pair of cowboy boots from Howard Schnellenberger, the legendary coach who led each groups throughout his storied profession. – Craig Meyer, USA TODAY Community

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: Midday ET
• Location: L&N Federal Credit score Union Stadium (Louisville, Kentucky)

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What channel is Miami vs Louisville recreation on as we speak?

• TV channel: ABC
• Streaming: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

Miami vs. Louisville will broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 8 of the 2024 school soccer season. Joe Tessitore and Jordan Rodgers will name the sport from the sales space at L&N Federal Credit score Union Stadium, with Stormy Buonantony reporting from the sidelines. Streaming choices for the sport embrace ESPN+ and Fubo, which gives a free trial to new subscribers.

Miami vs Louisville harm updates

Miami sort out Jalen Rivers is anticipated to return, coach Mario Cristobal mentioned. Cornerback Damari Brown, who was injured in Week 1 vs. Florida, continues to be anticipated to be out.

Louisville operating again Maurice Turner is out for as we speak’s recreation.

Miami vs Louisville climate updates

Climate.com predicts 63 levels at kickoff with sunny skies in Louisville. Winds are anticipated to blow out of the southwest at 0-2 mph. The forecast doesn’t name for rain.

Miami-Louisville uniforms as we speak

At the moment’s recreation goes to have a monochromatic theme with Louisville sporting all black unis and the ‘Canes going with the all-white street set.

Miami vs Louisville predictions

Alexis Cubit, Louisville Courier-Journal: Miami 38, Louisville 31

“This has the makings of being an offensive showdown between two of the ACC’s top-five scoring offenses. Regardless of U of L exhibiting enchancment defending cellular quarterbacks, Miami quarterback Cam Ward will likely be an excessive amount of for the Cardinals to deal with, leading to Louisville’s second ACC loss.”

David Caraviello, OddsShark: Again Louisville

“The Cardinals stay a harmful soccer crew averaging over 36 factors per recreation and permitting fewer than 20. Quarterback Tyler Shough (an Oregon switch) handed for 329 yards and two TDs within the shootout loss to SMU, and Ja’Corey Brooks is likely one of the high receivers within the ACC. The purpose unfold has widened considerably since opening at Miami -2.5, and proper now it’s robust to belief the Hurricanes towards the quantity.”

Miami vs Louisville betting odds

Recreation traces and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

• Unfold: Miami (-5½)
• Over/below: 60½ factors
• Cash line: UM -210, Louisville +170

• Collection report: UM leads, 11-4-1
• UM’s final win: September 19, 2020 (47-34)
• Louisville’s final win: November 18, 2023 (38-31)

The 2024 Hurricanes boast 5 preseason All-ACC gamers, essentially the most of any crew. They’re led by quarterback Cam Ward, a Washington State switch and the preseason ACC Participant of the Yr. The opposite alternatives: receiver Xavier Restrepo, defensive finish Rueben Bain Jr., linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and kicker Andres Borregales.

The 2024 Cardinals boast two preseason All-ACC alternatives: defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte and guard Michael Gonzalez. The Louisville quarterback is redshirt senior Tyler Shough, who’s fourth within the ACC with 1,674 passing yards. Redshirt senior Ja’Corey Brooks is second within the ACC with 527 receiving yards.

• August 31: at Florida (W, 41-17)
• September 7: vs. Florida A&M (W 56-9)
• September 14: vs. Ball State (W 62-0)
• September 21: at USF (W 50-15)
• September 27: vs. Virginia Tech (W 38-34)
• October 5: at California (W 39-38)
• October 12: Open
• October 19: at Louisville, midday
• October 26: vs. Florida State
• November 2:vs. Duke
• November 9: at Georgia Tech
• November 16: Open
• November 23: vs. Wake Forest
• November 30: at Syracuse
• Document: 6-0

Louisville soccer schedule 2024

• August 31: vs Austin Peay (W 62-0)
• September 7: vs Jacksonville State (W 49-14)
• September 14: Open
• September 21: vs Georgia Tech (W 31-19)
• September 28: at Notre Dame (L 31-24)
• October 5: vs SMU (L 34-27)
• October 12: at Virginia (W 24-20)
• October 19: vs Miami, midday
• October 25: at Boston School, 7:30 p.m.
• November 2: at Clemson
• November 9: Open
• November 16: at Stanford
• November 23: vs Pittsburgh
• November 30: at Kentucky
• Document: 4-2

(This story has been up to date so as to add new data.)

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The Olympian’s most cancers was found final 12 months after a routine scan for shoulder ache – he thought he had injured himself whereas lifting weights on the health club – revealed a tumour.

The athlete was together with his spouse Sarra when he was given his terminal prognosis. The couple have two kids, Callum and Chloe, who had been aged 9 and 6 on the time.

Simply earlier than Sir Chris’s tumour was found, Sarra had undergone scans that may later present she had a number of sclerosis, a degenerative illness.

Former prime minister Gordon Brown mentioned that braveness had “outlined” Sir Chris’s profession and “now characterises how Chris and Sarra each face their well being diagnoses and embrace life”.

Scotland’s first minister John Swinney known as Sir Chris “an individual of unimaginable braveness”, sending him good needs in an X submit., exterior

Edinburgh-born Sir Chris, who was first impressed to take up biking by the well-known BMX scenes within the movie E.T., had gained six Olympic, 11 world and 43 World Cup titles by the point he retired.

The bike owner first gained gold on the Athens Olympics in 2004, and went on to safe three extra gold medals 4 years later in 2008 Beijing. He gained two additional golds in London 2012.

Such was his status that he was chosen to be the flag bearer for Crew GB on the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympics after which once more on the opening ceremony for the London Olympics 4 years later.

A stadium inbuilt Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Video games was named in his honour.

Speaking to Stephen Nolan on BBC Radio 5 Stay, Simon Richardson, editor of Biking Weekly journal, known as Sir Chris “the epitome of the Olympic champion”.

Michael Hutchinson, a journalist and former skilled bike owner, echoed that, calling the Olympic champion a “talisman” in an interview on 5 Stay Breakfast.

He added it was “inspiring” that Sir Chris had not confirmed “an oz. of self-pity” in saying his prognosis.

Since retiring, Sir Chris has written a number of books for kids alongside his contribution to BBC biking protection.

He has additionally been writing a memoir for the final 12 months, which is because of be revealed subsequent month.

This week he has been showing on BBC Two, co-presenting the protection of the World Monitor Championships with Jill Douglas in Denmark.

Declan Rice stated Arsenal’s “naivety” price them dearly as they sank to a primary defeat of the season after William Saliba was despatched off towards Bournemouth.

Arsenal had gained 10 of their 12 earlier away Premier League video games in 2024 earlier than their go to to the south coast however have been undone by two objectives from Bournemouth substitutes Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert within the second half. Saliba was initially proven a yellow card for bringing down Evanilson earlier than it was upgraded to crimson by VAR. Tv footage confirmed the PGMOL chief Howard Webb on the Vitality Stadium listening to an earpiece as VAR made the choice, though it’s understood that he was simply listening in to the comms from the match officers.

Saliba will miss subsequent weekend’s showdown with leaders Liverpool on the Emirates after the France defender turned the third Arsenal participant to be despatched off of their first eight league matches of the brand new marketing campaign.

“We’ve kicked ourselves within the foot thrice in eight video games and we acquired away with it at dwelling to Brighton and away at Manchester Metropolis,” stated Rice.

“I’m happy with the gamers for combating, even with 10 males, however the naivety … We have to cease making errors since you need 11 gamers for 90 minutes and that’s what wins you soccer matches. With 10 males we confirmed lots of character and persona to remain within the sport. We will’t make foolish errors. You want all of your greatest gamers on the pitch always. The assumption is so excessive and we’ll stick collectively. That is soccer, no matter occurs crucial factor is that you simply stick collectively and keep in the best course.”

Mikel Arteta acknowledged his facet should enhance their self-discipline in the event that they need to problem once more for the title.

“It was an accident ready to occur to not get the factors,” stated the Arsenal supervisor. “We now have to fault ourselves – soccer is a sport the place errors are part of it and two large errors have price us sadly. However clearly we’ve to play 11 towards 11 if we need to be within the place that we need to be.”

Arsenal face Shakhtar Donetsk within the Champions League on Tuesday earlier than entertaining Liverpool on Sunday. Arteta – who was with out injured pair Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard towards Bournemouth – insisted they have to get better rapidly from the frustration to try to get their season again on observe.

“Utilizing the ache we’re feeling in the intervening time for Tuesday, that’s the best way to do it,” he stated. “Not feeling sorry for your self – ‘Oh it occurred once more’. ‘It occurred thrice in eight matches.’ ‘We’re lacking our captain and certainly one of our greatest gamers and Jurrien [Timber]’. That’s not going to take us anyplace. Depart the vitality. These boys deserve it due to the best way they try to how they need it. Go once more on Tuesday and that’s it.”