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Napoli boss Allegri offers high praise of ‘extraordinary’ Arteta ahead of meeting with Arsenal

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Napoli boss Allegri offers high praise of ‘extraordinary’ Arteta ahead of meeting with Arsenal Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri believes Mikel Arteta has done an “extraordinary job” as Arsenal manager. After the devastation of losing out on penalties to PSG in last season’s final, the Gunners have an even stronger desire to win the competition for the first time in their history. Arteta will hope to get off to a winning start against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Allegri praised what the Spanish coach has achieved so far with the north London club. “I think Arteta has done an extraordinary job in the last four years,” Allegri told the press. “He quickly brought a balance to the squad. They are very good on the ball, but just as good when they have to defend. He has instilled a great team mentality. “We know we are facing the Premier League champions and a team who reached the Champions League Final last season. “Every match starts at 0-0. It’s normal that Arsenal are ...
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Liberty Hill, Westlake, Lake Travis heating up for Central Texas volleyball district play

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The Panthers celebrate a point as Weiss and Liberty Hill face off at Weiss High School in Austin on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. The Panthers defeated the Wolves in three sets. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman) Liberty Hill outside hitter Hannah Griffin slammed 20 kills to lead the Panthers to a 25-22, 23-25, 25-16-25-22 non-district win over Georgetown, one of  Central Texas volleyball's top regular-season matchups: two teams ranked inside the top five in the state. Liberty Hill, out of District 16-5A, improved to 27-5. Georgetown, from District 23-5A, is now also 27-5. Liberty Hill outside hitter Hannah Griffin (14) tips the ball over the net as Weiss and Liberty Hill face off at Weiss High School in Pflugerville on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. The Panthers defeated the Wolves in three sets. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman) Summer Snyder had 23 digs and Ryann Mendoza collected 25 assists for the Panthers, who were then idle on Friday as they pr...
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Do the New York Giants have a path to 8-plus wins in 2026?

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Will the New York Giants exceed their over/under win total for next season? A panel of CBS Sports analysts issued a lean prediction that the Giants will finish over 7.5 wins in 2026, based on DraftKings Sportsbook’s over/under for the season. Lean: Over 7.5 (-110).  New York is a possible breakout team in 2026 with Jaxson Dart entering Year 2 and John Harbaugh now installed as head coach. Dart flashed his potential as a rookie (albeit with some reckless play as a runner), and if that can be honed in a bit under Harbaugh, there's a lot to like about the Giants. Malik Nabers is back as a true No. 1 weapon in the offense, and the defense boasts a slew of stud pass rushers, including Brian Burns. Their division isn't for the faint of heart, but they have the talent to put together eight wins.  The Giants do not have many favorable matchups. The Arizona Cardinals , New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns are the only three teams New York can confidently be expected to beat. The T...
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Rams Reacts: Aaron Donald’s return benefits young defensive line most

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 14: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field during an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images We asked and you answered! Los Angeles Rams fans expect Aaron Donald’s return to benefit young defensive lineman like Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske more than any other aspect of the team. Despite everything being to be determined, the expectation going into 2026 is regardless of however many snaps Donald gives, he’ll excel as he always did. With AD getting spelled by Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford and more, each player may be able to thrive off of the other. This defensive line unit should be an immensely talented and versatile group with little to no drop-off when players sub in and out for one another. That’s L.A.‘s hope. Consider that every player on the Rams once again gets to learn and see how Donald move...
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Duke's top prospect makes Jon Scheyer jealous with his explosiveness

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As a former point guard himself, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer has a lot to offer young prospects at the position, building great relationships with his players over time, current Blue Devils point guard Caleb Foster being a great example. That said, Duke will usher in a new top point guard prospect for the 2026-27 college basketball season, Deron Rippey Jr. Rippey Jr., a two-time Gatorade New Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year award winner, has turned heads all summer due to his incredible athleticism at the position. When speaking at the Durham Sports Club, Scheyer offered a similar sentiment. "Probably the most explosive player at that position that I’ve coached," he said. "He’s 6'2", but when he jumps, he’s looking down at the rim. Makes me jealous." While Rippey Jr. is unlikely to start right away, his development and athleticism coming off the bench further solidify how deep Scheyer's squad is ahead of the 2026-27 season. Contact/Follow us...
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Wisconsin high school football scores, live updates | Week 3

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Week 3 high school football scores: Thursday, Sept. 3 Gibraltar at Algoma Shiocton at Crivitz Appleton East at Neenah Coleman at Northland Pines Valley Christian at Oneida Nation Suring at Pembine/Goodman NEW Lutheran/Providence at Sevastopol   Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas at Wausaukee Livestream football: Watch as No. 2 Little Chute takes on Wrightstown Second-ranked Little Chute and Wrightstown clash in a Week 3 North Eastern Conference showdown. Join us at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, as USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Brett Christopherson, Ricardo Arguello and Jim Rosandick bring you the coverage from Fitzpatrick Field in Little Chute. Watch the action live on postcrescent.com, facebook.com/postcrescent or our USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin YouTube channel. Week 3 high school football scores: Friday, Sept. 4 Hortonville at Appleton North Green Bay Southwest at Appleton West Pulaski at Bay Port Kewaunee at Bonduel Kiel at Chilton Manawa at Clintonville West De Pere at De Pere Sheboygan...
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Howie Roseman: The bottom line is winning, Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni do that

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Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman says Philadelphia has a starting quarterback and a head coach who do what they're supposed to do: Win. Roseman said on WIP that he doesn't agree with the perception that quarterback Jalen Hurts is "on the clock" and is heading into a make-or-break year to remain the franchise quarterback. "No I don't agree with that," Roseman said. Roseman said Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni are proven winners, and that's what the franchise needs. In games started by Hurts since Sirianni became head coach, the Eagles are 56-22 in the regular season and 6-4 in the postseason, including winning a Super Bowl. "I think the bottom line for us, in the position we're in, and really for all our fan base, is winning football games," Roseman said. "And all [Hurts] does is win football games, and that includes our head coach as well. For me, the barometer is winning football games. In terms of what Jalen does, he'...
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