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#championship

As a game it was a fantastic spectacle and both teams had chances. I think it was fitting that they both scored unbelievable free-kicks. Manning's was outstanding but he was definitely out-done by Irankunda - it was a worldie. I like the look of both sides and there is a lot of expectation on them both, especially Southampton as they have just come down from the Premier League.

The NBA Draft was the least of the Raptors' worries during this time period, as the team was cashing in its chips in hopes of a championship. They made good on that promise, which was well worth punting on a couple of draft classes to achieve those heights. It does, however, make it harder to take a look back at these drafts after the Raptors were basically non-factors throughout the process.

"We have to enjoy it - we've won three out of three but we don't get carried away," current boss Mark Robins told BBC Radio Stoke after last weekend's win at Southampton.

Despite watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an abrupt end at the hands of Derby on August 12th, new boss Ryan Mason has seen his squad enjoy a bright start to proceedings. Getting the new campaign underway with a gritty 1-0 victory against Blackburn, the former interim Tottenham boss saw his top-six contenders lay down a real marker last weekend. Eventually securing what was an action-packed 3-2 win away at Wrexham, West Brom are one of just three Championship clubs who have put six points on the board from their first two appearances.

"strange feeling"

Sargent netted his second goal in two Championship games, having also scored in the Carabao Cup in midweek, to give Norwich a 2-1 win at Portsmouth on Saturday.

Carmouche and Bishop, former training partners, faced off in the PFL flyweight final, where Carmouche’s MMA experience and powerful striking proved decisive.

Ziyad Larkeche suffers a serious ACL knee injury during training, necessitating surgery and resulting in a lengthy recovery period, sidelining him for an extended time.

Megha Ganne won her first USGA title with a dominant 4-and-3 victory over Brooke Biermann in the U.S. Women's Amateur, showcasing strong performance throughout the match.

Southampton staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Wrexham 2-1, with Manning scoring a stunning equalizer and Stevens netting the late winner.

Southampton fans endured a wretched Premier League season, finishing with just two wins, a total of 12 points, and suffering relegation, the earliest in Premier League history.

Sheffield United, suffering major heartbreak at Wembley, starts their Championship campaign with a promising home match against Bristol City, under new manager Ruben Selles.