#young-players

#young-players

Such is the nature of the international football calendar that when Northern Ireland begin their efforts to make it to the 2026 World Cup against Luxembourg on Thursday it will be their first qualifying game in almost two years. A 2-0 win over Denmark at Windsor Park in October 2023 was the last time Michael O'Neill's side faced such a fixture with their success over the Euro 2024-bound side proving to be something of an outlier in recent times.

The then 16-year-old, at the ground with her school team, remembers the moment of relief when a last-minute French penalty goal attempt drifted wide, allowing the Black Ferns to scrape through to the final of the Women's World Cup. In another gripping contest against arch-rivals England, New Zealand went on to win the tournament. Now, Sorensen-McGee hopes to play a decisive role in retaining the title.

On a quick throw to the flat, tight end Shane Zylstra was met by 2nd-year safety Demarcco Hellams, who came in with the worst of intentions: Two-yard gain.

Fan excitement is highest for the drafted rookies, overshadowing returning second-year players, with RB Bill Croskey-Merritt generating notable buzz despite limited prior performance. When asked about which player fans wanted to return in 2026, Deebo Samuel dominated the votes, indicating strong interest in his potential impact compared to veterans like Bobby Wagner and Austin Ekeler.

The A's have major issues with their pitching, giving up 10+ runs in over 20% of their games, which severely hampers their potential for victory.

The Clippers released their roster for the NBA2K26 Summer League, which opens play Friday and runs through July 20 in Las Vegas. Rookies include Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Sanders.

I think you know me quite well by now, we don't really experiment too much.

Luis Enrique's arrival at PSG has transformed the team, leveraging young talents while adapting to the departure of star players like Mbappe, Neymar, and Messi.

Amorim stated, "It's not the best moment or the best season to put some kids to play... but in this moment we need to do it, and sometimes you have surprises."

"This match can be a good lesson to all of our young players. Champions League is Champions League and you always have to be prepared... not at 90% or 95%, no. 100%."

Nico O'Reilly has emerged as a key player for Manchester City, impressively contributing to both defensive and offensive plays while retaining focus amidst interest from Chelsea.