Although the Lads have had a good recent record in Cardiff there cannot be many supporters that fancied the idea of getting there in time for an early kick-off. The journey will have been made a bit more palatable for some though thanks to the ‘On the Road’ play list put together by Sunderland based electronic group Vandebilt – the first to be put on the official SAFC Spotify account as part of a new initiative to push local artists and give them some exposure. Frankie Francis, who as well as fronting much of the club’s media output is involved with the Sunderland Music City project, will invite bands and other musicians to select some tunes ahead of each away fixture and showcase a bit of their own work; there is a thriving culture scene in the area already and it is great to think that it will continue to be promoted and utilised.

Talking Points: Sunderland leave Cardiff with the points yet again

Chelsea ended their pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw against Serie A champions Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge.The Blues went a goal down 25 minutes into the first half after Marcus Thuram's strike for the visitors, but substitute Lelsley Ugochukwu secured a late draw with an equaliser in the 90th minute.What did you make of that performance, Chelsea fans?Are Enzo Maresca's side ready for kick-off next weekend against Manchester City?Let us know your thoughts here - and come back on Monday to read the submissions.

Full-time: Chelsea 1-1 Inter Milan

The Guardian

Steve Cooper is a shrewd appointment as manager but PSR problems may make their top tier return a struggle

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Liverpool.com

Sevilla aimed a cheeky dig at former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on social media just hours before the Reds put four goals past them in Arne Slot's Anfield debut

Sevilla aims cheeky dig at Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool thrashing in Arne Slot's Anfield bow

TEAMtalk

Arsenal have strengthened their defence already this summer but could be set to add another impressive addition to their back line, according to reports from Turkey

Arsenal launch concrete bid for Jose Mourinho favourite in move that’ll cast star’s future into doubt

Boston, MA

FanSided

As the Boston Red Sox are fighting for a playoff berth in the dog days of summer, they were dealt a bad break on Sunday. In the first inning against the Houston Astros on Sunday, Yordan Alvarez rolled over on a ground ball to first base. As pitcher James Paxton attempted to cover first base, he appeared to come up lame with a lower-body injury.

Red Sox Starter Leaves Game After Five Pitches on Sunday

Detroit, MI

Preseason games are never about the score, thankfully for the Detroit Lions after a 14-3 loss to the New York Giants in their preseason opener Thursday night. At times, with the context of mostly backups/future roster cuts playing, positive player performance can be overblown. That said, a good performance in...

5 Detroit Lions who played themselves off the roster in the preseason opener

Kansas City, MO

As the Kansas City Chiefs continue to roll through training camp toward the regular season, one of the bigger national storylines has come straight out of Chiefs practice lately. Patrick Mahomes is enjoying all of the speed he has at his disposal this year. After adding Marquise "Hollywood" Brown via...

Rookie QB disrespects Patrick Mahomes during training camp interview

Lincoln, NE

Count Nebraska Cornhuskers star Lindsay Krause among those who has had enough trivializing women’s sports by looking at the athletes as nothing more than sex symbols. She said as much last week during the Olympics. Krause took to X in order to voice her displeasure at another social media...

Nebraska Cornhuskers star angrily calls out trivialization of female athletes

Atlanta, GA

The first depth chart for the Atlanta Falcons was released the other day and among the most notable storylines is Taylor Heinicke's positioning on the chart. Last year's four-game starter already stated that he sees where he is at this point in his career and appears to be correct as the team enters their first preseason game. He is sitting behind fellow veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr., which is not a good sign for his future.

Falcons first depth chart signals the end for veteran quarterback

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

For those Pittsburgh Steelers fans feeling a bit uneasy after Justin Fields' mixed-bag performance in his preseason debut on Friday, take solace in the fact that Kenny Pickett's Philadelphia Eagles debut had the same vibes. Fields did everything we're accustomed to, from fumbles at the line of scrimmage to self-destructing...

Kenny Pickett reminded Steelers fans why they were happy to see him go in Eagles debut

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would not be returning for what would have been a seventh season in the NBC Sports broadcast booth during NBC's portion of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series broadcast schedule. And that wasn't the only change announced. The NBC Sports broadcast...

NASCAR: NBC set to make broadcast booth change after Olympic break

New Orleans, LA

There is something to be said about a legend of the game speaking up about the organization he once spent the majority of his career with. Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is certainly one of those players the organization respects enough to warrant listening to an opinion. In...

Drew Brees subtly hints Saints should make change at quarterback

The Steelers played their first game of the preseason. While we saw many good things, we also saw a few things that bordered on sloppy gameplay. Considering that many starters didn't play, the Texans had a one-game advantage; having played in the Hall of Fame game, it's not surprising they lost.

Steelers suffer pair of injuries to pivotal players in Steelers preseason loss

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

The Boston Celtics may have to survive the first part of the NBA season without Kristaps Porzingis. Coming off one of the most dominant championship runs in recent history, the Boston Celtics will be in a great position to repeat as NBA Champions. However, if there's one variable that could put Boston's championship hopes in jeopardy this season, it's the lack of health - something they're already dealing with. After suffering a rare ankle injury in the NBA Finals, Kristaps Porzingis remains on the mend and is still months away from a return to the basketball floor.

Much-anticipated injury update on Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis

Washington, DC

The Washington Commanders faced the biggest challenge of Dan Quinn's head coaching tenure so far. Their joint practice with the New York Jets represented a litmus test to see how far this new-look roster has come in a short space of time. Soaking wet conditions throughout only added to the occasion.

3 winners (and 2 losers) from Commanders joint practice with NY Jets

When he was hired as Detroit Lions' general manager, Brad Holmes was tasked with rebuilding a roster from the ashes left behind by "Quinntricia", the pseudonym given to previous general manager Bob Quinn and his anointed head coaching hire Matt Patricia. As we know, rooted in great drafting, Holmes has...

Lions worst draft pick of last five years is incredibly obvious

The Patriots are in full evaluation mode as they head into their first preseason game of the year on Thursday, which will give Jerod Mayo and his staff a good opportunity to see a more accurate depiction of where the roster is developmentally. The focus has primarily been on the...

Patriots might have discovered their latest secret weapon during training camp

Green Bay, WI

The key to a successful preseason is escaping without injuries. While the Green Bay Packers can take plenty of positives away from their victory over the Cleveland Browns, rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd exited early due to a hamstring injury. It's the last thing Lloyd needed, having already missed time...

MarShawn Lloyd injury opens door for undrafted rookie after Packers preseason opener

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Newcastle go all out to get Guehi from Crystal Palace and vow to shake up the market

The transfer market is a real game of chess, and Newcastle United are thinking about how to checkmate it. The Magpies' swoop for Crystal Palace defender...

Newcastle go all out to get Guehi from Crystal Palace and vow to shake up the market

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