Arsenal opened their three-match tour of the United States by beating Bournemouth 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Los Angeles.Fabio Vieira gave Arsenal a first-half lead when he met Reiss Nelson's deep cross on the volley and drove it first time into the far bottom corner.In a competitive game, Karl Hein denied Dominic Solanke then Daniel Jebbison - who was signed from Sheffield United this summer - but had no chance of keeping out Antoine Semenyo’s strike, which hit Omar Rekik as he tried to close the effort down and dropped into the far corner.It may only be a pre-season friendly but what did you take away from the game?Arsenal fans, what did you think?Bournemouth supporters, have your say here

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens) - give us your verdict

Chelsea are on the board for the first time in preseason, with Christopher Nkunku the right man in the right place at the right time, to find the loose ball after Tyrique George’s shot was blocked in the second phase of a set piece.

WATCH: Christopher Nkunku scores Chelsea’s first goal of preseason

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The Daily Hilario: Tuesday

The short answer to the question is yes, he is very good. He wasn’t here long, arriving in January on loan, but what we saw of him was very, very exciting. His ball control is absolutely fantastic. He loves to take on a man and is one of those players that gets you on the edge of your seat, which, as a fan, is exactly what you want.

Is Ian Poveda any good? Sheff Wed Podcast gives us the lowdown on new Sunderland winger

The Fergie Fledgling boys are back in the Zoom call to talk about Manchester United for anyone who will listen!. Colin, Nathan, and Pauly discuss Manchester United’s two transfer deals so far this summer before talking about some of the rest of what has happened, including Jadon Sancho’s return and a pair of friendlies in Europe ahead of a US tour.

We are so back (TFF podcast, maybe United too)

If anyone had any lingering doubts whether or not Simone Biles could bounce back after the Tokyo games, well, enjoy this. Thursday was Team USA’s turn to get in their practice in Paris ahead of the games, and while most athletes used this to get comfortable in the building, Biles was out here casually doing the most difficult vault in history.

Simone Biles casually stuck the most difficult vault in history during Olympic practice

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The summer of Victor Wembanyama starts now. The 20-year-old wunderkind is about to be one of the faces of the 2024 Paris Olympics as he takes centerstage for his home country of France. The French are coming off a silver medal in men’s basketball at the last Tokyo Olympics, and the arrival of their 7’5 superfreak into the lineup is pushing the hype to the next level. After the Olympics, Wembanyama will return to the San Antonio Spurs for the highly anticipated second season, where the team will try to compete for the play-in tournament in the Western Conference.

Victor Wembanyama’s new Nike shoes look like something an actual alien would wear

‘Inside the NBA’ is the rare sports studio show that oftentimes feels like a bigger deal than the games happening on the court. The cast of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith wasn’t just framing the discourse around the biggest stories in the NBA, it was often creating new talking points and viral moments out of thin air by leveraging the panel’s amazing chemistry.

Charles Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ cast are suddenly hottest free agents in basketball

On his day (and he had many), Tony Towers was probably one of the most complete midfielders I have seen in a Sunderland shirt, having watched the Lads since 1966. He could do it all: tackle, play a passing game long and short, go box-to-box for ninety minutes plus, and deliver a venomous shot. On this day in July 1975, it looked odds-on he would be leaving the club.

On This Day (24th July 1975): Will he stay or will he go now?

The 2024 Olympic Games are almost here, and one of Team USA’s most-fascinating medal chances come in men’s basketball. A renewed, committed roster is looking to assert itself on the world stage, all in an attempt to prove that the United States is still the dominant force in basketball.

How does 2024 Team USA match up against 1992, 2008 and 2012 variants

Angel Reese is officially joining Unrivaled, a new three-on-three women’s basketball league tipping off in Miami in January. The league officially announced the rookie sensation’s participation on Wednesday morning on X, adding another name to the growing list of basketball stars committed to staying in the US during the WNBA offseason.

Angel Reese latest WNBA player to join Unrivaled Basketball League

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Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Aston Villa have wished Moussa Diaby farewell as their exciting winger and record signing will now join Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad.Diaby joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen last summer for a fee worth nearly £52m, and swiftly became a mainstay in Unai Emery’s side.The Frenchman amassed 10 goals in all competitions but, after an electric start to his Premier League stint, struggled to make Emery’s starting lineup towards the end of last season.Now, the 25-year-old will, for an unreported fee, join Al Ittihad, who have raised the league trophy in Saudi Arabia on nine occasions.Diaby will be welcomed by...

Moussa Diaby leaves Aston Villa in transfer to Saudi Pro League

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Guinea-Bissau international striker Alexandre Mendy is on Wearside today as he looks to successfully complete his medical and sign a permanent contract. The 30 year old former Bordeaux hitman flew into the North East yesterday and, all being well, should be announced as Sunderland player soon. News of Sunderland’s interest...

Exclusive: Guinea-Bissau striker Alexandre Mendy set to complete Sunderland medical

In an exclusive update, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Leicester City have opened talks with Arsenal to secure Reiss Nelson on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The Foxes are optimistic about convincing the winger to join, given his previous work with Steve Cooper. Leicester City Pursue Arsenal...

Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal in Talks With Premier League Rivals Over Sale of Forward Once Considered ‘Important’

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Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

A long-rumored change to the NFL is inching closer to fruition. According to a new report from Mark Maske of The Washington Post, the NFL and the NFLPA have begun “high-level discussions” regarding a move to an 18-game schedule. As reported in The Washington Post Lloyd Howell, the NFLPA’s executive director, told Maske that while “formal” talks between the NFL and the NFLPA have not begun, the two sides have begun discussions that are the latest sign yet that a move to a longer schedule is on the table.

NFL inching closer to 18-game schedule, per report

Since the addition of women’s soccer to the Olympic Games 28 years ago, it’s just been assumed that when it comes to the medal stand, the United States is a lock to win gold and then [insert nation here] to collect silver and bronze. But after faltering in...

U.S. women’s soccer a lock to win gold at the Summer Games? Not so fast.

After miscommunication over location, travel chaos and hefty security measures, finally Sunderland supporters got to see their team in Costa Blanca. Two matches in three days at the Pinatar Arena ended the team’s week-long trip, and overall, it was an overseas venture that can be viewed in a positive light after two encouraging performances.

Sunderland’s promising Spain trip creates plenty reasons for optimism!

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Arsenal Transfer Rumor: Fulham to sign Emile Smith Rowe for £35 million

Fulham are close to signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal, according to David Ornstein in The Athletic (paywall). Talks between Fulham and Arsenal have accelerated after...

Arsenal Transfer Rumor: Fulham to sign Emile Smith Rowe for £35 million

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