Tommy Fleetwood recently opened up about his son, Frankie, who has been stepping into the spotlight.
During his post-round interview, Fleetwood shared his thoughts on Frankie’s rising presence and the attention he has been receiving.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-tommy-fleetwood-gets-honest-son-taking-too-much-spotlight
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has come under scrutiny for his decision on a crucial play in the 26-23 overtime loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.
The Rams had an underwhelming first half against the 49ers but came back roaring in the second half to take the game into overtime. However, McVay called a run into the line on fourth-and-1 instead of kicking a field goal on the drive. The 49ers read the play and stopped it for no gain.
Bill Simmons sounded off on the Rams coach for his decision that played a huge role in the loss.
“Rams went for it on a typical fourth-and-1 call, typical terrible Sean McVay fourth-and-1 call,” Simmons said. “For what a genius he is as an offensive mind and I think he is one of the best five or six coaches, it’s stunning how bad some of his big fourth-and-1 or season on the line or game on the line calls are.”
Following the loss, McVay acknowledged that he had made a mistake with his decision in the post-game conference.
“Bad call by me,” McVay said. “Thought about maybe trying to draw them offsides, I took one [timeout], they took the other and it was a poor decision by me right there.”
### Sean McVay Felt “Sick” for Putting His Players in a Tough Spot
McVay admitted that it’s his job to put his players in the best positions, something he failed to do against the 49ers. He also talked about thinking about kicking a field goal on the play.
“In hindsight, I wish I would’ve,” McVay said. “We came in here to try to win the football game. It didn’t go down for us, that wasn’t even a thought. But the play selection was very poor, I’m sick right now because I put our players in a shitty spot and I got to live with that.”
McVay is looking to bounce back from the loss and expects a strong performance from his players against the Baltimore Ravens in the Week 6 game on Sunday.
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**About the author**
*Chaitanya Prakash* is an editor who covers US Sports at Sportskeeda. His first brush with sportswriting was in 2012 when the greatest football manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson, bid farewell to the beautiful game. Although having started out professionally as a cricket writer in 2022, Chaitanya’s curiosity and indiscriminate interest in all sports in general eventually introduced him to America’s favorite pastime.
While Chaitanya’s favorite player from the current crop is the dynamic Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr., his all-time favorite, however, is Pedro Martinez, for his self-belief and consistency. He also rates Jose Bautista’s iconic bat flip in 2015 as his favorite moment in baseball history.
Chaitanya specializes in reporting on technical aspects of the game or analyzing patterns behind specific plays. He also likes pondering over players’ self-assessments following the conclusion of a game as it helps him get an idea of how they think about the sport in general.
When not cheering for his favorites across sports, Chaitanya likes being transported to the past through a good war documentary or a historical documentary in general.
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**LA Rams Nation!**
Check out the latest [Rams Schedule](#) and dive into the [LA Rams Depth Chart](#) for NFL Season 2024-25.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-typical-terrible-sean-mcvay-4th-1-call-bill-simmons-goes-rams-hc-questionable-play-calling-upset-loss-49ers
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people within the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of support following the death of his beloved dog. He described the response as “quite overwhelming.”
The seven-time Formula One world champion revealed that it had been the “hardest decision” of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog, Roscoe, down.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642808/f1-lewis-hamilton-thanks-overwhelming-response-to-roscoes-death
Veteran Indian opener KL Rahul achieved a significant milestone on Day 2 of the opening Test against the West Indies.
Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, Rahul scored his 11th Test century.
His performance was instrumental in setting a strong foundation for the Indian team in the match.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/kl-rahul-attains-this-record-with-hundred-in-ahmedabad-test/story
The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces showcases a thrilling duel between two of the league’s best players — Alyssa Thomas and MVP A’ja Wilson.
Thomas, who placed third in MVP voting, delivered arguably the finest season of her career, averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 8.8 rebounds per game. She guided Phoenix to a 27-17 record and the No. 4 seed, then led them past the defending champion New York Liberty and top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the postseason.
Wilson, meanwhile, closed the season on a tear, powering the Aces to a 16-game win streak that pushed them into second place. She put up 23.4 points per game, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, along with 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest. Las Vegas finished 30-14 and defeated the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever to book their ticket to the Finals.
Here’s a breakdown of how the two stars have fared against each other.
### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Head-to-Head
In regular-season matchups, Wilson holds an 11-6 career edge over Thomas. This season, the Mercury won their first meeting 76-70, with Thomas tallying 14 points and 13 assists, while Wilson sat out.
In the second clash, Wilson erupted for 26 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists to lift the Aces to an 84-81 win. Thomas posted 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in that game.
The next two contests went to Las Vegas as part of their season-ending streak. In an 86-83 victory on August 15, Wilson dropped 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Thomas logged 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.
Their final regular-season matchup ended in an 83-61 blowout for the Aces, with Wilson contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Thomas countered with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
For the season, Thomas averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in three games against Wilson, while Wilson put up 25.0 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Playoff History
Their rivalry stretches back to Thomas’s Connecticut Sun days. In the 2020 playoffs, Wilson’s Aces edged Thomas’s Sun 3-2 before falling to the Seattle Storm in the Finals.
In 2022, the two met again on the Finals stage, with Las Vegas winning the championship in four games.
Across nine playoff games head-to-head, Wilson has averaged 21.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, while Thomas has posted 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.
As the 2025 WNBA Finals tip off, the battle between these two stars will be a key storyline to watch.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/alyssa-thomas-vs-a-ja-wilson-closer-look-battles-mvp-rivals-ahead-2025-wnba-finals-duel
The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces showcases a thrilling duel between two of the league’s best players — Alyssa Thomas and MVP A’ja Wilson.
Thomas, who placed third in MVP voting, delivered arguably the finest season of her career, averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 8.8 rebounds per game. She guided Phoenix to a 27-17 record and the No. 4 seed, then led the Mercury past the defending champion New York Liberty and top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the postseason.
Wilson, meanwhile, closed the season on a tear, powering the Aces to a 16-game win streak that pushed them into second place. She put up 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, along with 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest. Las Vegas finished with a 30-14 record and defeated the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever to book their ticket to the Finals.
Here’s a breakdown of how the two stars have fared against each other.
### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Head-to-Head
In regular-season matchups, Wilson holds an 11-6 career edge over Thomas. This season, the Mercury won their first meeting 76-70, with Thomas tallying 14 points and 13 assists, while Wilson sat out.
In the second clash, Wilson erupted for 26 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists to lift the Aces to an 84-81 win. Thomas posted 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in that game.
The next two contests went to Las Vegas as part of their season-ending streak. In an 86-83 victory on August 15, Wilson dropped 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Thomas logged 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.
Their final regular-season matchup ended in an 83-61 blowout for the Aces, with Wilson contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Thomas countered with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
For the season, Thomas averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in three games against Wilson. Wilson, on the other hand, put up 25.0 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in those matchups.
### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Playoff History
Their rivalry stretches back to Thomas’ Connecticut Sun days. In the 2020 playoffs, Wilson’s Aces edged Thomas’ Sun 3-2 before falling to the Seattle Storm in the Finals.
In 2022, the two met again on the Finals stage, with Las Vegas winning the championship in four games.
Across nine playoff games head-to-head, Wilson has averaged 21.0 points per game, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks, while Thomas has posted 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.
As these two stars face off once more in the 2025 WNBA Finals, fans can expect an intense and memorable showdown between Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/alyssa-thomas-vs-a-ja-wilson-closer-look-battles-mvp-rivals-ahead-2025-wnba-finals-duel
Jackson LaCombe has made history with the Anaheim Ducks by becoming the highest-paid player in the franchise’s history.
The defenseman recently signed an impressive eight-year contract valued at $72 million.
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to the news, celebrating this significant milestone for both LaCombe and the Ducks organization.
This landmark deal reflects the team’s confidence in LaCombe’s talent and potential as a key player moving forward.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-hutson-gonna-cost-12m-nhl-fans-react-jackson-lacombe-becomes-ducks-highest-paid-player-ever-following-72m-contract-extension
Fans have been abuzz with excitement following a landmark moment in Anaheim Ducks history. Jackson LaCombe has officially become the highest-paid player in the franchise’s history.
The defenseman signed an impressive eight-year contract valued at $72 million. This deal not only reflects his exceptional talent but also the Ducks’ commitment to building a strong future around him.
Supporters took to social media to share their reactions, celebrating LaCombe’s achievement and what it means for the team moving forward. With this significant investment, the Anaheim Ducks are clearly placing their trust in LaCombe as a cornerstone of their lineup for years to come.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-hutson-gonna-cost-12m-nhl-fans-react-jackson-lacombe-becomes-ducks-highest-paid-player-ever-following-72m-contract-extension
Christian Horner has reportedly approached a Formula One team about a potential return to the sport, but so far, with little success. The former Red Bull team principal, and husband of Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was given a massive £80 million payoff after being abruptly sacked from his long-term role in July 2024.
Since his departure, Horner has been enjoying his time away from the F1 spotlight. He was seen at an Oasis gig at Wembley, where he was booed, and recently embarked on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands with his wife, Geri. Despite this, it has been revealed that Horner misses Formula One and would be permitted to return from 2026.
The 51-year-old has already begun considering his options. Notably, he chose to accept less than the £110 million that would have been available to him; however, taking the higher sum would have prevented him from returning to a job within the sport for several years, according to Daily Mail Sport’s Jonathan McEvoy.
Several teams—including Haas, Alpine, Ferrari, and Aston Martin—have been linked with Horner’s potential return. Aston Martin, in particular, recently recruited Horner’s former Red Bull ally, renowned designer Adrian Newey, after 19 years working together.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu revealed that Horner approached the American team about a role just months after leaving Red Bull. “Yeah, it is true that he approached us,” Komatsu said ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. “One of our guys had an exploratory talk. And that’s it. Nothing has gone any further. It is finished.”
He added, “I’ve got nothing more to say. Like I said, you write whatever you want. I’m not fuelling that story.”
Horner has been strongly linked with a move to Aston Martin to reunite with Newey. However, “Drive to Survive” cult favourite and former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the acrimonious relationship between Horner and Newey in the past year makes such a move highly unlikely.
Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer in history, reportedly asked to leave Red Bull after becoming unsettled by allegations against Horner. These allegations first emerged in February 2024, accusing Horner of acting coercively towards a female employee. Horner has denied any wrongdoing and was twice cleared by King’s Counsel in internal hearings.
Steiner, 60, told Lottoland:
“In the last year, the problem between Adrian and Christian was one of the reasons why Adrian left Red Bull.
So, bringing Christian back, I don’t think that would work at the moment. I don’t think Aston Martin need Christian right now.
I think there was a lot of unhappiness internally, and something had to change. The change was Christian leaving, and they are just trying to go back to their glory days now.
With Red Bull, we could see it during the last one-and-a-half years where every race weekend there was drama, and that has gone away.
I think Aston Martin with the people they have in place are very well set to show what they can do under the new regulations.”
Aston Martin F1 CEO Andy Cowell has, however, refused to rule out a reunion. He said:
“I think Christian has taken some time out at the moment. He’s probably enjoying time with friends and family. He loves the sport though. I wish him well with whatever he ends up doing in the future.
We have got a strong team. We’ve got a strong team with Adrian at the helm of the technical organisation. And we’re growing and building.
I think Christian’s record speaks for itself. He’s a great competitor. I guess it’s down to Christian to work out what he wants to do. I think we’ve got a strong set-up and we’re marching forward with that.”
For now, it remains uncertain whether Christian Horner will make his much-anticipated return to Formula One, but the motorsport world will be watching closely.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-15156767/Christian-Horner-Formula-One-return-sport-Red-Bull-sacking.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
Hoffenheim will host Köln at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in a Bundesliga clash this Friday. Both sides currently have seven points from five games, with the visitors sitting seventh in the standings thanks to a superior goal difference.
The hosts, Hoffenheim, are winless in their last two matches. Following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munich last month, they managed only a 1-1 draw against Freiburg in their most recent outing. Freiburg took an early lead through Lukas Kübler in the third minute, but Fisnik Asllani equalized just ten minutes later. Hoffenheim, also known as Die Kraichgauer, have not won any of their three games this September and will be eager to start the month with a positive result.
Köln, nicknamed Die Geißböcke (The Billy Goats), enter this matchup after suffering a second consecutive defeat in their previous game last week. They lost 2-1 at home to Stuttgart, despite Jakub Kamiński putting them ahead early in the fourth minute. Stuttgart fought back with a goal in each half to overturn the deficit. Köln are currently winless in their last three league matches and will look to bounce back on the road.
### Hoffenheim vs Köln: Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The two teams have faced each other 31 times across all competitions. Hoffenheim hold the upper hand with 14 wins, while Köln have claimed nine victories. The remaining eight matches ended in draws.
In the current Bundesliga season, Hoffenheim remain unbeaten against Köln in two meetings, registering an away win and a draw at home. Köln have only won once in their last 14 encounters with Hoffenheim, with that solitary victory coming away from home in 2023.
This season, Hoffenheim have lost both of their home games, scoring just one goal in each. Interestingly, the hosts have also scored exactly one goal in four of their last five games against Köln. Meanwhile, Köln have managed one goal in three of their last five meetings.
### Team News and Predictions
Hoffenheim’s defense has been vulnerable at home, conceding seven goals in two matches thus far. They will be looking to tighten up as they aim for their first home win this season. Injuries are a concern, with Adam Hložek, Valentin Gendrey, Kōki Machida, Ozan Kabak, and Hennes Behrens sidelined. Albian Hajdari missed last week’s game due to illness and remains doubtful.
Köln face a challenging task after failing to win in three straight league games, conceding eight goals in the process. However, they remain unbeaten in their last two away clashes against Hoffenheim and have scored four goals in those fixtures. The visitors have no new injury concerns, with only Rav van den Berg, Luca Kilian, and Marius Bülter unavailable for the trip to Baden-Württemberg.
Considering both teams’ recent form and scoring patterns, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome.
### Match Prediction: Hoffenheim 1-1 Köln
### Hoffenheim vs Köln: Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Result – Draw
– **Tip 2:** Goals – Under 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3:** Both Teams to Score – Yes
– **Tip 4:** At Least One Goal in the Second Half – Yes
Fans can expect a closely contested match with both sides striving to halt their respective winless runs. Stay tuned for an exciting encounter at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/hoffenheim-vs-koln-prediction-betting-tips-october-3rd-2025
