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2026 UFL Week 7 Results: St. Louis Battlehawks Hold Off Columbus Aviators

  • St. Louis beat Columbus 31–20 to move to 5–2, with Luis Pérez in his first start throwing for 204 yards and adding a rushing TD while leading a balanced attack.
  • Columbus’ Jalan McClendon was efficient (20/28, 153 yards, 2 TDs), but the Aviators couldn’t stop the run — Kylin James had two rushing TDs and St. Louis finished with 304 total yards.
  • Up next: Battlehawks host the Houston Gamblers Saturday (3 p.m. ET); Aviators visit the Birmingham Stallions Sunday (1 p.m. ET on FOX).

Pep Guardiola Provides Update On Contract Extensions For Man City Stars: 'Close But Not Done'

  • Phil Foden is reportedly close to agreeing a long-term extension (linked to 2030) — Guardiola says talks are "close" but paperwork isn't done yet.
  • Josko Gvardiol has returned from a fractured leg; City want to tie him down long-term and Guardiola hopes he stays and features for Croatia at the World Cup.
  • City remain in the title hunt (second, five points off with a game in hand) and face Brentford, Crystal Palace and a big FA Cup final with Chelsea next.

Arsenal Handed Major Blow as Mikel Arteta Reveals Jurrien Timber Could Miss Rest of the Season

  • Jurrien Timber faces a likely season-ending layoff after a frustrating, more complex-than-expected injury — Arteta admits his return is uncertain.
  • The setback ramps up pressure as Arsenal chase their first league title since 2004; they still lead the table but margins are tight.
  • Timber had been a key contributor this season (43 apps, 4 goals, 7 assists), so his absence means others will need to step up.

MLB Roundtable: Mets On Track? Are The Cardinals Legit? Worry For The Dodgers?

  • Braves are the surprise NL East leaders as the Mets and Phillies stumble — Mets’ cold offense and Lindor’s injury make next week’s Subway Series with the Yankees especially intriguing.
  • The NL Central is wildly competitive — all five teams sit above .500, so expect a tense, down-to-the-wire race into October.
  • Dodgers look set to dominate the NL West, but the Padres (and streaky D-backs with guys like Corbin Carroll) are dangerous enough to keep things interesting.

Maaden LIV Golf Virginia: Lucas Herbert Takes Commanding Lead After Round 2

  • Lucas Herbert sits six shots clear at Maaden LIV Golf Virginia after a bogey-free 9-under 63 (17-under total), putting him on track for his first LIV win and a likely U.S. Open exemption.
  • Sergio Garcia (11-under) and Richard Bland (7-under) are the closest chasers, but Garcia admits Herbert’s form makes him tough to catch.
  • Herbert’s hot weekend form came despite battling the flu and limited course time, and his Ripper GC teammates have the team lead as they hunt a third win.

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