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MLS Cup Rematch, Broncos’ Rookie QB, and 2026 WBC Sites

LAFC and Columbus Crew set for a thrilling MLS Cup rematch in the Leagues Cup final. Denver Broncos name rookie Bo Nix as starting quarterback after a strong preseason. Houston and Miami among host cities for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Plus, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz faces suspension for a recruiting violation.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40947535/columbus-crew-lafc-set-mls-cup-rematch-leagues-cup-finalhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40942240/bo-nix-1st-broncos-rookie-qb-start-opener-elwayhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40940587/houston-miami-sites-2026-world-baseball-classichttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40947554/iowa-kirk-ferentz-assistant-get-1-game-suspensionsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Columbus, LAFC set MLS Cup rematch in LC final(00:02:18) Broncos name rookie Nix QB1 after strong camp(00:05:48) Houston, Miami among sites for 2026 WBC(00:08:21) Reports: Ferentz suspended for recruiting violation

Football and Boxing Triumphs, MLS Retirement, and College Football Recruitment

Manchester City's Foden and Palmer win PFA awards, Stevenson to defend his title against Cordina in a thrilling boxing match, MLS veteran McCarty announces retirement, and Alabama lands prized recruit for their 2025 class. Tune in for a comprehensive coverage of the latest in sports.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40927035/man-city-phil-foden-bunny-shaw-named-pfa-players-yearhttps://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40932834/shakur-stevenson-defend-title-vs-joe-cordina-oct-12https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40933281/mls-veteran-dax-mccarty-retiring-end-seasonhttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/40930936/akylin-dear-no-2-rb-2025-class-commits-alabamaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) City's Foden, Chelsea's Palmer win PFA awards(00:03:21) Stevenson to defend title vs. Cordina on Oct. 12(00:05:55) MLS vet McCarty retiring at end of 19th season(00:08:57) Bama lands prized RB recruit, adds to '25 class

Messi Out of Qualifiers, Transfer Talks Heat Up, and McCoy’s New Journey

Lionel Messi to miss Argentina's September qualifiers due to injury. Barcelona eyes Chiesa, while Sterling could replace him at Juventus. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy advises players against distractions of more money. Colt McCoy retires from football to enter the TV booth.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40918531/messi-argentina-squad-september-world-cup-qualifiershttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40922369/transfer-talk-barcelona-consider-move-juventus-chiesa-sterlinghttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40921421/oklahoma-state-players-told-stop-asking-more-moneyhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40917652/texas-star-nfl-qb-colt-mccoy-retires-football-gets-tv-jobOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Messi (ankle) to miss Argentina Sept. qualifiers(00:03:55) Transfer Talk: Barca look at Chiesa, who could be replaced by Sterling at Juve(00:05:57) Gundy to players: 'Quit calling' for more money(00:08:33) QB McCoy retires from football, to enter TV booth

Du Plessis Retains UFC Crown, Matsuyama’s PGA Tour Victory, and Tyson’s Comeback

Dricus Du Plessis defends his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. Hideki Matsuyama triumphs at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Venezia unveils new home kits designed by Drake's brand Nocta. Plus, Mike Tyson is ready to fight Jake Paul despite recent health concerns.Sources:https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/40900961/dricus-du-plessis-submits-israel-adesanya-retain-ufc-crownhttps://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40909573/hideki-matsuyama-wins-opening-leg-pga-tour-playoffshttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40909445/venezia-unveil-home-kits-designed-drakes-brand-noctahttps://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40909083/mike-tyson-ready-fight-jake-paul-following-health-scareOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC crown(00:02:21) Matsuyama wins opening leg of PGA Tour playoffs(00:04:43) Venezia unveil home kits designed by Drake's brand Nocta(00:06:48) Tyson 'ready' to fight Paul following health scare

Football Transfers Heat Up, Du Plessis Retains UFC Crown, and Rookie QB Daniels Shines

Ilkay Gündogan eyes a Barcelona exit, sparking interest from Turkish giants. Dricus Du Plessis successfully defends his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels impresses in the Washington Commanders' camp. Plus, Hansi Flick makes a dream debut as Barcelona's new coach.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40898158/transfer-talk-gundogan-eyes-barca-exit-turkish-giants-circlinghttps://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/40900961/dricus-du-plessis-submits-israel-adesanya-retain-ufc-crownhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40900685/commanders-coach-dan-quinn-lauds-jayden-daniels-performancehttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40896649/european-soccer-league-weekend-news-results-highlights-storylines-statsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Transfer Talk: Gündogan eyes Barça exit, Turkish giants circling(00:03:07) Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC crown(00:05:42) Commanders QB Daniels impresses Quinn in defeat(00:08:28) European soccer news: Flick's dream Barça debut, PSG's post-Mbappé era

Sports Streaming Antitrust Suit, FIFA’s New Sponsor, and Rising WNBA Star

A US judge blocks the launch of 'Venu', a streaming service by ESPN, Warner Bros, and Fox, due to an antitrust suit. FIFA signs a sponsorship deal with Bank of America, marking its first global banking sponsor since 2015. Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation of the Indiana Fever, is making waves in the WNBA. Plus, Manchester United's new striker, Joshua Zirkzee, makes a stunning debut.Sources:https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/08/judge-calls-foul-on-venu-blocks-launch-of-espn-warner-fox-streaming-service/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40880326/fifa-regains-sponsor-trust-adds-bank-america-world-cuphttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40887522/caitlin-clark-scores-29-fever-fend-diana-taurasi-mercuryhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40885793/joshua-zirkzee-gives-manchester-united-reason-optimism-2024-25-premier-league-seasonOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Judge calls foul on Venu, blocks launch of ESPN-Warner-Fox streaming service(00:03:31) FIFA adds Bank of America as World Cup sponsor(00:06:48) Clark scores 29, Fever fend off Taurasi, Mercury(00:10:29) Zirkzee gives Man United reason to believe 2024-25 will be different

Sports Roundup: Busch’s DWI Arrest, WNBA Resumes, Kaepernick’s Coaching Offer, and Epenesa’s Commitment

Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch arrested for drunk driving, raising questions about retired athletes' struggles. The WNBA returns with the New York Liberty leading the pack. Colin Kaepernick receives an unexpected coaching offer from his former coach, Jim Harbaugh. Lastly, top defensive end in the 2025 class, Iose Epenesa, commits to Iowa, continuing his family's legacy.Sources:https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40872419/former-nascar-driver-kurt-busch-arrested-drunk-drivinghttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40872381/wnba-resumes-do-dominant-breanna-stewart-libertyhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40876871/colin-kaepernick-coach-chargers-yearhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40875396/iose-epenesa-top-defensive-end-2025-class-commits-iowaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Ex-NASCAR driver Kurt Busch arrested for DWI(00:02:55) WNBA resumes, so do the dominant Breanna Stewart and the Liberty(00:05:15) Harbaugh: Kaepernick won't be on staff this year(00:08:29) Epenesa, top DE in 2025 class, commits to Iowa

Pochettino to Lead USMNT, Yamal’s Father Stabbed, and Cowboys’ New Acquisition

Mauricio Pochettino agrees to take the helm of the US Men's National Team. In a shocking incident, Lamine Yamal's father is stabbed in Spain. The Dallas Cowboys acquire veteran Jordan Phillips from the New York Giants. Plus, updates from the Cincinnati Open as Iga Swiatek secures her first win since Paris.Sources:https://africa.espn.com/football/story/_/id/40866500/pochettino-agrees-become-united-states-coach-sourcehttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40862368/lamine-yamal-father-stabbed-barcelona-spainhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40864707/cowboys-acquire-veteran-dt-jordan-phillips-giants-source-sayshttps://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/40865192/swiatek-survives-gracheva-cincinnati-1st-match-olympics-bronzeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Source: Pochettino agrees to take USMNT job(00:03:24) Reports: Lamine Yamal's father stabbed in Spain(00:05:33) Source: Cowboys acquire DT Phillips from Giants(00:08:02) Swiatek tops Gracheva to net 1st win since Paris

Major Sports Shakeups: Lightning Sale, McGregor’s UFC Return, and Man Utd’s New Signings

Jeff Vinik in talks to sell Tampa Bay Lightning at a $2B valuation, marking the largest sale in NHL history. Conor McGregor's return to UFC remains uncertain despite his insistence on a December comeback. Manchester United makes strategic signings from Bayern Munich, taking their summer spending to nearly £140m. Plus, Juan Soto's first career three-homer game propels Yankees to the top of the American League East.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40851702/jeff-vinik-talks-sell-ownership-stake-tampa-bay-lightninghttps://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/40852505/ufc-conor-mcgregor-fight-2024-dana-white-sayshttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40833068/man-united-double-transfer-de-ligt-mazraouihttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40853147/juan-soto-three-home-runs-lift-yankees-white-soxOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Lightning sale talks in progress at $2B valuation(00:02:58) McGregor 'won't fight this year,' UFC's White says(00:05:32) Man Utd secure £60m swoop for De Ligt, Mazraoui(00:08:06) Soto's 1st 3-HR game lifts Yanks into 1st place

Underdogs Triumph, Transfer Talks, and Sports Controversies

The Chicago White Sox deliver a stunning victory, marking the first win for interim manager Grady Sizemore. Arsenal circles as Zubimendi rejects Liverpool in the summer transfer window. NBA star Kevin Durant buys a stake in Ligue 1 champs PSG. Plus, the arbitration panel's decision on Jordan Chiles' medal becomes final amidst controversy.Sources:https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40841474/white-sox-stun-yankees-12-2-grady-sizemore-first-winhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40838911/transfer-talk-arsenal-circle-zubimendi-rejects-liverpoolhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40838988/kevin-durant-stake-ligue-1-champs-psghttps://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40839414/arbitration-panel-reconsider-decision-chiles-medalOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) White Sox deliver 'amazing' 1st win for Sizemore(00:03:53) Transfer Talk: Arsenal circle as Zubimendi rejects Liverpool(00:05:49) Suns' Durant buys stake in Ligue 1 champs PSG(00:08:16) Arbitration panel: Decision on Chiles medal final