Sports news resembles to Antonio Conte admitted he never understood why Scott McTominay wasn’t “imposing himself” in the Premier League during his spell at Manchester United, and revealed he was surprised when the opportunity arose to bring him to Napoli last summer.

After making the switch in the summer of 2024, McTominay immediately became a key figure, driving his new side to the Serie A crown with 12 league goals and eventually being crowned the league’s most valuable player for the 2024/25 season.

Looking ahead to the midfielder’s return to England with Napoli for their clash against Manchester City at the Etihad, Conte remarked: “I remembered him from his Manchester United days and faced him twice as a coach.”

Sports news today represents to Cole Palmer insists Chelsea are not treating this season’s Champions League run as simply a “learning experience” — because they are determined to compete right away.

Enzo Maresca’s men came off second best in a 3-1 defeat to a more seasoned Bayern Munich side at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.

It was Chelsea’s first game in Europe’s top competition since April 2023, and the performance suggested that a youthful squad still has much to absorb for Sport news about what is required at that stage.

However, head coach Maresca stressed his team can still draw plenty of positives from the loss and “create something special” — while forward Palmer rejected the notion that progress must take time.

“We’re not here just to treat it as a learning process,” the England international said.

“Tonight showed that we want to challenge, and we want to perform at the highest level possible.”

Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup in July after beating Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey for Sport news, having also claimed the Conference League title two months earlier, but former Blues striker Pat Nevin always believed the Champions League would be a far sterner challenge.

“That display was pretty much what I anticipated from Chelsea,” Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live. “Many people were saying beforehand that they’d storm into this competition — they’re Club World Cup winners and so on — but my reaction was, ‘hold on a minute.’

“The step up you need when you come to arenas like this is huge, and a lot of these players simply don’t have that kind of experience yet. As a collective, they couldn’t manage it today.”

Latest sports news was always the small adjustments – though long overdue – that were bound to bring about the big improvements in PV Sindhu’s game. For instance, the way she approached her side defense, and how she relied on nimble footwork to cover the court. As expected, it was an Indonesian coach who has polished her movement across the floor.

Irwansyah, who once guided Jonatan Christie in Indonesia to get the best out of his steady but unspectacular style, is now helping Sindhu rediscover her rhythm and form. On Thursday, she reached the China Masters quarterfinals – her third appearance at this stage in 2023. The 21-15, 21-15 straight-game win over Pornpawee Chochuwong underlined the quiet but effective refinements she has made this season.

Irwansyah is every bit the classic Indonesian mentor – quick to sense patterns in play and weaknesses in opponents, and then patient in ironing out the rough patches. Sindhu’s style had two glaring problems, not only in her lean years post-2021 but even during her medal-winning runs. Her footwork often became heavy in defense, handing easy points to rivals. And she repeatedly found herself stuck in tight 17-all situations far too often.

WVU sports news projecting how the West Virginia Mountaineers will fare in the 2025 football season feels nearly impossible. Rich Rodriguez’s return has sparked both nostalgia and excitement, but it has also meant a complete roster reset.

Some analysts believe Rodriguez could struggle through a tough first year, similar to his 3-8 record in 2001, while others think he might deliver immediate results. Can junior running back Jahiem White — one of the few holdovers from Neal Brown’s era — reach an even higher level under Rodriguez? Is there enough firepower on offense to generate the explosiveness needed to survive in the Big 12?

What kind of identity will Zac Alley’s defense establish once games begin? Will Nicco Marchiol rise into the next standout quarterback in a Rodriguez system, or could Jaylen Henderson prove a better fit to lead the offense?

How much will WVU gain from facing a softer nonconference slate compared to previous seasons? And if conference play proves too difficult, will those early wins even matter?

Sports news review for The West Virginia University volleyball squad is set to compete in the Dolphin Volleyball Classic as Sport news, hosted by Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida, from September 18–20. Over the three-day event, the Mountaineers will take on Florida A&M, Jacksonville, and Jacksonville State.

West Virginia (9-0) begins play on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. versus Florida A&M, then faces Jacksonville on Friday evening at 6 p.m. The tournament concludes on Saturday with a 1 p.m. contest against Jacksonville State. All matches will be played inside Swisher Gymnasium that considers as a Sport news. The Mountaineers aim to extend their strong early-season momentum after capturing victories at the Quest for the Crown, West Virginia Invitational, and Jack Kaiser Volleyball Classic. Their current run stands as the third-best start in school history, trailing only the program-best 10-0 openings achieved in both 2013 and 2021.

Fox sports news telecast A Melbourne premiership hero has reportedly been encouraged to explore a trade during the upcoming off-season.

Meanwhile, fresh updates have emerged on Zach Merrett ahead of what’s expected to be his first major public outing since speculation around his future surfaced at the Brownlow Medal, while a Sydney player is tipped to seek a move to Collingwood.

May, who earned All-Australian honours in both 2021 and 2022, still has a year left on his current deal, but Melbourne can’t guarantee the 33-year-old will remain a consistent selection in 2026.

“Melbourne has advised premiership defender Steven May to search for a third club,” Morris shared on X on Thursday morning.

“The Demons want to prioritise younger options in his role and can’t promise May senior appearances in 2026, the final year of his contract.”

This season saw ex-forward Daniel Turner slot into the backline, while 21-year-old Jed Adams, who debuted this year, is viewed as a long-term key-position prospect.

The news follows shortly after Geelong assistant Steven King was unveiled as Melbourne’s new senior coach.

Sports news football of Paris Saint-Germain continued their strong form from last season as they kicked off their new Champions League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

Marquinhos netted the opener within the first three minutes, and PSG added further goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, and Gonçalo Ramos, showcasing the dynamic pressing and fluid style that have become signatures of their play. Bradley Barcola missed a penalty just before the break, but it was ultimately insignificant for Sport news as Luis Enrique’s team, last season’s Champions League winners after a 5-0 triumph over Inter, asserted their dominance.

Inter sought to shake off last season’s final heartbreak with a positive start, as Marcus Thuram scored twice with headers to guide the Italian side to a 2-0 win away at Ajax.

Arriving at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday after consecutive Serie A losses, Inter proved too much for their Dutch opponents, with the French forward taking the spotlight.

Thuram made a decisive run to the near post, meeting Hakan Calhanoglu’s corner and outjumping the Ajax defenders to power in a header just three minutes before half-time, putting his team ahead as a part of Sport news.

SKY sports news refers Atletico manager Diego Simeone stated: “They were hurling insults at us throughout the match from behind the bench, and as a coach, I shouldn’t respond. Clearly, my reaction was wrong—I did insult someone. But we endured 90 minutes of verbal abuse. It’s not simple to handle.”

Simeone expressed remorse over his confrontation with Liverpool supporters following their thrilling Champions League encounter at Anfield, explaining that it was triggered by the constant “insults” aimed at him during the game.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner after Atletico had come back from a two-goal deficit to equalize, leading to a touchline altercation where Simeone got into a dispute with fans behind his dugout.

BYU sports news named The Big 12 is nearing a milestone that could become especially valuable in the coming months, right when TV analysts are at their loudest and the College Football Playoff selection committee is in full swing.

So far, the conference stands at 6-6 against teams from the ACC, Big Ten, and SEC, with two games still on the schedule. Those contests are set for this weekend: TCU hosting SMU and UCF welcoming North Carolina.

Winning both games would give the Big 12 a winning record against Power Four opponents, while a single victory would secure a .500 mark. Achieving both wins would be a bonus; securing at least one is highly recommended for Sport news. The selection committee and fans alike will scrutinize the Big 12’s résumé, and a losing record against other power conferences would almost certainly be used against the league—particularly by SEC-affiliated media—to question the legitimacy of any CFP at-large candidates that emerge.

There’s another factor to keep in mind: the Big Ten may end up with a sub-.500 record against power conference foes.

After a lackluster showing so far, the Big Ten is 5-5 against the ACC, Big 12, and SEC, with two matchups remaining: Purdue at Notre Dame this weekend and USC traveling to South Bend next month.

One loss seems probable, and losing both is entirely possible.

If November rolls around and the weekly CFP rankings begin, the Big 12 could have a key talking point if it posts a higher winning percentage against power conference opponents than the Big Ten.

Even matching the Big Ten’s percentage would provide a strong narrative in both public and private discussions about at-large CFP selections.

In other words, the Texas Tech-Utah matchup on Big Noon this Saturday isn’t the most critical game of the week for the Big 12. Its performances against North Carolina and SMU will carry more lasting significance.

PHILLY sports news of Sport news says that If the Phillies face the Dodgers again before the season concludes, they should feel confident about their chances of toppling the reigning World Series champions.

Not only did the red-hot Phillies visit Los Angeles this week and celebrate clinching the National League East in the Dodgers’ stadium by taking the first game of a three-game series, but they also went on to win the series, claim the season series 4-2, and boost their belief that the Dodgers are not an unbeatable hurdle if the two teams meet in the playoffs.

The Phillies didn’t just defeat the Dodgers—they made a statement by coming back from deficits in both victories. They have now captured five consecutive regular-season series against Los Angeles dating back to 2023.

Hoping to complete the sweep with Jesús Luzardo on the mound Wednesday, the Phillies fell just short, though they still managed to get runners on base in the ninth, creating a brief moment of tension. But the key moments had already occurred on Monday and Tuesday, when both games were decided in the Phillies’ favor during the final at-bats.

On Monday, J.T. Realmuto drove in Harrison Bader from third in the 10th inning, completing a comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the fifth and setting off celebrations in the visiting locker room.

The following night, the Phillies found themselves down 4-0—understandable after the previous night’s festivities—but exploded for six runs in the sixth inning and then got a three-run homer from catcher Rafael Marchan in the ninth to break a 6-6 tie.

By Tuesday night’s end, the Phillies had not only secured the NL East title but also ensured they held any tiebreaker advantage over the Dodgers for playoff seeding.

Philadelphia left L.A. 5.5 games ahead of the Dodgers in the NL standings and just 2.5 games behind the Brewers for the league’s best record and top seed. Even more impressively, they wrapped up a stretch of 15 games in 15 days with an 11-4 record. They also notched their sixth consecutive series win since their late-August sweep of the Mets in Queens.