In response to a group announcement, the Utah Hockey Membership has signed ahead Dylan Guenther to an eight-year extension. The group doesn’t sometimes share monetary particulars however Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports shares that will probably be a $7.143MM cap hit for Guenther making the full worth simply north of $57.14MM.
It’s the richest deal the franchise has signed since being birthed from the ashes of the Arizona Coyotes. He’ll be the group’s second-highest-paid ahead beginning subsequent season, trailing Clayton Keller’s $7.15MM cap hit by a slim margin.
Guenther, 21, was projected as a future cornerstone piece for the Coyotes once they drafted him ninth general in 2021. That hasn’t modified for the reason that transfer to Utah this offseason, but it surely’s nonetheless a substantial chunk of change for a participant who’s but to stay on an NHL roster for a whole common season.
After spending his post-draft marketing campaign fully in juniors with the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, Guenther cracked the Coyotes’ opening evening roster for 2022-23. He churned out stable numbers for a 19-year-old winger on a rebuilding group, scoring six targets and including 9 assists for 15 factors in 33 video games.
However with Guenther averaging third-line minutes at greatest, seeing 13:07 per recreation, the Coyotes returned Guenther to juniors in February with the larger image in thoughts. That wasn’t stunning, but it surely was eye-raising to see him left off the opening evening roster final season. The Edmonton native was assigned to the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners as a part of Arizona’s last cuts.
Shortly, the 6’2″ winger confirmed he’d outgrown the farm. He opened the marketing campaign with 28 factors in 29 video games for the Roadrunners earlier than being recalled in January.
Guenther spent the again half of 2023-24 within the NHL, the place he shortly proved he was able to shoulder top-six minutes. He scored 18 targets and 17 assists for 35 factors in 45 video games, posting above-average possession metrics whereas averaging 16:17 per recreation. Had he spent all 82 video games within the majors, he would have scored 64 factors, inserting him second on the group behind Keller’s 76.
There’s no query about Guenther’s standing within the Utah group coming into this season. He’ll be on the opening evening roster, probably slotting in behind Keller because the group’s second-line proper wing. However a max-term dedication making him one of many group’s highest-paid gamers is dangerous for somebody with lower than a full season’s price of expertise, excessive as his ceiling could also be.
It might actually find yourself being a cut price deal for Utah if Guenther checks in as a perennial 70-point winger, particularly because the wage cap rises. Nevertheless, a looming extension locations quite a lot of instant stress on Guenther to stay as much as that cap hit beginning this season.
An eight-year deal walks Guenther to unrestricted free company in the summertime of 2033, when he’ll be 30 years previous. If there’s any commerce safety coming as a part of the extension, it may’t go into impact till the 2030-31 season on the earliest, when he in any other case would have been eligible to first take a look at the UFA market.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the primary to report Utah and Guenther have been nearing an eight-year settlement with an AAV near $7MM.
Picture courtesy of USA At this time Sports activities.
Chelsea produced a robust efficiency to capitalise on an abject West Ham United displaying and climb into the Premier League’s high 4.
An early double from Nicolas Jackson set the guests on the right track earlier than Cole Palmer added a 3rd within the second half to make sure of victory for Enzo Maresca’s facet. After an unsettled begin to the season amid off-field chaos and on-field questions, this was a 3rd win on the bounce for Chelsea as they proceed to point out indicators of actual promise below their new supervisor. Jadon Sancho, making his first begin, once more impressed whereas the generally profligate Jackson took each of his objectives properly.
It was a somewhat extra fretful afternoon for Julen Lopetegui, the West Ham boss casting a pissed off determine on the touchline. Midfielder Guido Rodriguez was hooked after simply 35 minutes as Lopetegui tried unsuccessfully to spark his facet into life. Audible boos had been heard at half time whereas loads of house followers headed for the exit with quarter-hour nonetheless to play after one other lacklustre efficiency.
Re-live all of the motion from the London Stadium in our stay weblog beneath:
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
Chelsea climb into high 4 with win over lacklustre West Ham
Nicolas Jackson strikes twice as Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho impress in win
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
47’ GOAL! Jackson slides via Palmer, who rifles a excessive end previous Areola [WHU 0-3 CHE]
18’ GOAL! Caicedo performs Jackson clear via and the striker finishes with aplomb [WHU 0-2 CHE]
10’ CLOSE! Palmer sweeps huge from a fast counter [WHU 0-1 CHE]
4’ GOAL! Jackson sneaks behind the defence to attain an early purpose [WHU 0-1 CHE]
Nicolas Jackson brace helps Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham followers activate Julen Lopetegui
14:49 , Chris Wilson
Targets from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured one other away win for Chelsea and raised critical questions on West Ham‘s path below new boss Julen Lopetegui.
The Spaniard seemed livid as his expensively-assembled facet crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at house to their London rivals.
Jackson scored twice, the primary inside three minutes of kick-off, and Palmer added a 3rd simply moments into the second half.
It means all Lopetegui has to point out for a £120m outlay on 9 summer season signings since changing David Moyes is three house defeats, a scrappy win at Crystal Palace and a last-gasp draw with Fulham.
Simply 5 matches in and the London Stadium crowd – a lot of whom wished Moyes out regardless of the Scot overseeing the membership’s most profitable interval in a long time – turned on the brand new supervisor halfway via the second half.
Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham followers activate Lopetegui
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
15:10 , Chris Wilson
Lopetegui says that West Ham “suffered very early on, [with] two objectives”.
“If you wish to compete it’s a must to be constant. After this it’s tougher.
“We had extra probabilities than them within the first half, we had one penalty, possibly two, and we mentioned that one purpose goes to be key in altering the match, however after we conceded a purpose too.
“[We’re] very unhappy, very dissatisfied, for the followers above all, however we all know that the league is lengthy, and now we have to look ahead and have to vary issues.”
15:02 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca is talking to TNT now, and he says he’s “very completely happy”.
“They’re an excellent staff, they’ve some unbelievable gamers, however general it suppose we deserved to win the sport.
“It’s fairly straightforward, in the event that they [the players] don’t purchase [into it] they don’t play!
“They’ve been open minded, now we have been a bit intense, however that is the second after I must insist.”
He provides that he’s most proud of “Nicolas and Cole, as a result of the way in which we ready was to set them in opposition to three gamers. [They scored] the objectives however particularly the work off the ball.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:57 , Chris Wilson
Bowen is talking to TNT now, and he says that he doesn’t suppose “we had been ever within the sport actually”.
“I feel the objectives they scored had been each straightforward, virtually presents. It’s important to be switched on at each second, and so they punished us.[We’re] dissatisfied all spherical.”
He says that “quite a few issues” went flawed.
“As a participant it’s a must to lead and rally everybody collectively, however I simply thought we gave them an excessive amount of respect ultimately. I dont suppose we did sufficient at the moment to punish them.
“We got here out second half, virtually nothing to lose, and we concede a purpose after a minute.
“[It was] a disappointing day, however the sport is finished, we settle for the defeat.
“The video games are coming thick and quick.It’s nonetheless early within the season, nonetheless a whole lot of video games to go, and now it’s about rallying collectively as a gaggle.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:51 , Chris Wilson
Since making his debut for Chelsea in September 2023, Cole Palmer has contributed to extra objectives within the Premier League than some other participant, with 39 G/A. Haaland is subsequent up, with 38.
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:48 , Chris Wilson
Jackson provides that his confidence is “rising increased with my teammates, they assist me loads and so they have faith in me”
“We maintain going. This one is completed and subsequent week we go onto one other one.
“An important factor is for the staff to win.
“I’m completely happy to play at all times. To battle for the staff and the staff to win is a very powerful factor.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:43 , Chris Wilson
Palmer and Jackson spoke to TNT after the ultimate whistle, with the Englishman saying that the London Stadium is “a troublesome place to return”
“A great three factors, we’re completely happy.
“Everyone is aware of he [Nicolas Jackson] is a high participant – he must maintain going. The Chelsea followers and gamers charge him extremely – we all know what he’s able to.
“There’ll at all times be noise, we attempt to block it out and hearken to the supervisor. We’ve a very good supervisor and it could actually solely assist us to get higher.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:38 , Chris Wilson
Whereas we look ahead to some response, beneath are the 3pm kick-offs for at the moment.
Aston Villa v Wolves
Fulham v Newcastle
Southampton v Ipswich
Tottenham v Brentford
Leicester Metropolis v Everton
Liverpool v Bournemouth
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:33 , Chris Wilson
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:27 , Chris Wilson
A dominant show from Chelsea that places them into second place within the league for now.
The away facet had been sharp and scientific after they wanted to be, and in fact it was a surprisingly straightforward end result for them.
For West Ham, it was an abject efficiency that was significantly poor in some areas, with some really horrible defending. The attacking play was higher in some locations, however you actually must query what Lopetegui was doing at the moment.
FULL-TIME! West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:24 , Chris Wilson
95 minutes
Tosin blocks Kudus’ shot on the sting of the field and Chelsea counter for the ultimate time, and it ends with Felix driving a low shot simply huge of the close to submit.
The ultimate whistle goes and Chelsea take the three factors on this London derby.
(Getty Photos)
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:23 , Chris Wilson
92 minutes
Chelsea get yet one more likelihood to counter however Felix’s go to Neto is just a little wayward.
Soler is booked for a late problem on Cucurella, and there’s a VAR evaluate for a pink card, nevertheless it’s dismissed by the ref.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:20 , Chris Wilson
90 minutes
There’ll be 4 minutes of added time right here.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:18 , Chris Wilson
88 minutes
This match was determined some time in the past and that’s reflecting within the closing 10 minutes of play, with neither facet actually wanting like scoring now. Chelsea attempt to counter, however Soler brings down Felix.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:16 , Chris Wilson
87 minutes
Bowen lays it off to Soler on the sting of the field however his shot is blocked.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:15 , Chris Wilson
86 minutes
A little bit of pinball within the Chelsea field ends with the offside flag going up anyway. Loads of empty seats on the London Stadium now.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:13 , Chris Wilson
83 minutes
The match is tapering off as we method the ultimate couple of minutes. Enzo Fernandez is changed by Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:11 , Chris Wilson
80 minutes
Shouts for an additional penalty for West Ham, however nothing given earlier than Creswell swings in an inviting early cross that runs throughout purpose and previous Soucek and Bowen.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:09 , Chris Wilson
78 minutes
One other Chelsea nook is delivered, this one by Neto, nevertheless it’s ultimately cleared as West Ham followers start to exit the stadium of their droves. An alarming efficiency, with an enormous lack of depth from their facet.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:05 , Chris Wilson
75 minutes
One other promising Chelsea counter because it’s flicked to Madueke on the best wing, however his is cleared away for a nook.
Caicedo finally ends up clipping within the cross to the again submit and it’s headed again throughout purpose to Nkunku, who’s unmarked, however he can solely direct his header too near a scrambling Areola.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:03 , Chris Wilson
72 minutes
The house facet deliver on Aaron Creswell and Andy Irving for Paqueta and Emerson.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:01 , Chris Wilson
71 minutes
Kudus tries to guide a West Ham counter however he’s scythed down by Cucurella, who’s booked.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
14:00 , Chris Wilson
69 minutes
Kudus will get in behind the Chelsea defence, however his cut-back cross is caught by Sanchez. West Ham assault once more, however as soon as extra it’s a poor cross straight into the palms of the Chelsea ‘keeper.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:58 , Chris Wilson
68 minutes
Extra exercise now! Two good mixtures in as many minutes from Chelsea as Fernandez lays it off to Caicedo, whose shit is deflected behind.
Felix delivers the nook, however Areola punches it away, although Chelsea win one other nook virtually immediately.
Fernandez takes this one brief, and it ends with Felix floating a ball in the direction of the again submit, with the offside flag ultimately raised.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:56 , Chris Wilson
66 minutes
A lull in exercise right here, in all probability because of the adjustments made by either side upsetting the rhythm of the sport.
A great Chelsea transfer ends with Felix smashing a half-volley into the side-netting.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:53 , Chris Wilson
63 minutes
Antonio wins one other nook as Chelsea put together extra adjustments. As soon as once more, out of nowhere, Chelsea clear it and break, and so they have a three-on-one. It goes huge to Madueke, and he bursts into the field earlier than firing a shot that’s too near Areola.
Palmer and Jackson come off for Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:51 , Chris Wilson
60 minutes
Disasi’s first main involvement is to go Wan-Bissaka’s cross behind for a nook. Bowen swings it in, however Sanchez collects simply. Chelsea counter, with loads of house and the numerical benefit, however Jackson and Madueke can’t benefit from it.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:48 , Chris Wilson
58 minutes
Wan-Bissaka clips a cross in the direction of the again submit that Kudus hits again throughout purpose, nevertheless it’s minimize out on the final, earlier than Soucek fires at Sanchez from distance.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:46 , Chris Wilson
56 minutes
Soler overlaps with Bowen and clips in a cross in the direction of Antonio, nevertheless it’s headed away. The house facet come once more, with Kudus attempting to ship it lengthy to Antonio, however Sanchez is there to intercept.
Fofana and Sancho come off for Axel Disasi and Pedro Neto.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:43 , Chris Wilson
53 minutes
Paqueta dribbles previous a few males within the field however can’t get the shot away below strain, earlier than Palmer is fouled on the break.
Michail Antonio and Carlos Soler exchange Summerville and Alvarez.
The house crowd boo as Summerville is changed.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:41 , Chris Wilson
50 minutes
West Ham attempt to mount a good assault however Paqeuta’s cross is minimize out by Tosin, earlier than Bowen will get onto the clipped ball excessive and fizzes a half-volley straight at Sanchez on the close to submit.
GOAL! West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
13:38 , Chris Wilson
47minutes
GOAL!
Chelsea counter rapidly, began by Nicolas Jackson, with the striker holding the ball up in his personal half. He makes the one-two with Jackson, who drives in the direction of the field earlier than slipping in a via ball into the trail of Palmer. The England winger is on his weaker foot nevertheless it’s no downside, as he rifles a excessive end previous the ‘keeper.
(Getty Photos)
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:36 , Chris Wilson
46 minutes
No adjustments from both facet at half-time. West Ham assault nevertheless it’s minimize out.
KICK-OFF! West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:34 , Chris Wilson
Again underway in east London.
HT: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:33 , Chris Wilson
Each side are rising from the tunnel once more on the London Stadium, so we’ll be again in motion quickly.
HT: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:28 , Chris Wilson
A poor first half from the house facet general, with the defending for the 2 objectives amongst a number of the worst you will note this season.
In assault, they managed to create some respectable alternatives, however this sport has obtained away from them and their defensive fragility seems prefer it might be revealed once more at any second.
For Chelsea, they’ll go into the break completely delighted, but in addition just a little confused as to how they’re 2-0 up whereas barely having to take their foot off the fuel.
The house followers will likely be hoping for a manner again into the sport, nevertheless it’s troublesome to see one at this level, even when Chelsea do generally look fragile in defence themselves.
13:25 , Chris Wilson
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
HALF-TIME: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:19 , Chris Wilson
A free-kick virtually finds its approach to Kilman, however the house facet win the nook, which is ultimately cleared.
The referee blows the whistle and the hosts are booed off at half-time.
A poor efficiency within the first 25 minutes, with some ridiculous defending, and although they obtained again into it a bit in the previous couple of minutes, it seems like too little too late.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:17 , Chris Wilson
45 minutes
Mavropanos heads the free-kick huge, and there’ll be two minutes of added time right here.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:17 , Chris Wilson
44 minutes
Madueke is in behind down the best and he clips in a cross, however there was no person there to satisfy it. Summerville leads a West Ham counter, and he wins a free-kick on the sting of the realm.
Fofana is booked for dragging him down.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:15 , Chris Wilson
42 minutes
Sanchez and Kudus battle for a ball and the West Ham man wins it, however he can solely hook a cross properly previous his teammates earlier than the house facet concede a free-kick.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:13 , Chris Wilson
40 minutes
Nice work once more from Kudus to skip previous Cucurella within the field and cross it t Soucek, who rifles a low shot straight at Sanchez.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:11 , Chris Wilson
37 minutes
Soucek replaces Guido Rodriguez.
Bowen is fouled on midway, however West Ham can’t construct something as Paqueta runs it out of play.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:08 , Chris Wilson
36 minutes
Summerville leads the house facet’s counter as he virtually will get on to the tip of the via ball from Wan-Bissaka, nevertheless it runs to Sanchez.
Tomas Soucek is making ready to return on for the house facet.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:06 , Chris Wilson
34 minutes
As soon as once more Chelsea get into the West Ham field too simply down the left, however regardless of good ft from Sancho they will’t make something of it.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:05 , Chris Wilson
32 minutes
DISALLOWED GOAL!
West Ham suppose they’ve pulled one again after some nice play, however Kudus was properly offside.
Good mixtures on the sting of the Chelsea field earlier than the Ghanaian is slipped via, however he had strayed offside earlier than rifling the shot previous Sanchez.
The house facet have grown into the sport within the final 5 minutes or so, and arguably ought to’ve had a penalty too!
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:03 , Chris Wilson
29 minutes
The commentators say they’re ‘stunned’ that hasn’t been given, VAR went with the unique determination from referee Sam Barrott. VAR says the contact was ‘fleeting’.
West Ham come once more as Bowen sends in a nook, nevertheless it’s headed away.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
13:00 , Chris Wilson
26 minutes
Good play from West Ham as they clip it huge to Kudus, who brings it down on his chest and cuts in earlier than hitting a deflected shot to Sanchez.
Moments later there are shouts for a penalty because it seems like Summerville is pulled down, however the ref waves it away. VAR are taking a look at it, however Chelsea clear.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
12:57 , Chris Wilson
25 minutes
Good defensive work from Caicedo to cease the run from Kudus, however the house facet win the ball again as soon as extra. That is their first little interval of sustained strain.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
12:55 , Chris Wilson
23 minutes
A great defensive header from Colwill provides West Ham a nook after their first good little bit of attacking play to this point.
Bowen swings it in, however each makes an attempt are headed away earlier than he slips a ball into the field for Paqueta. The Brazilian returns the go, however Bowen fires properly huge after trying a first-time side-footed end.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
12:53 , Chris Wilson
20 minutes
West Ham go on the offensive and handle to win a nook, however you’re already questioning whether or not it’s too little too late.
The ball in is headed away, however the house facet maintain possession till it will definitely runs to Sanchez as soon as extra.
GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
12:51 , Chris Wilson
17 minutes
GOAL! One other one for the away facet! So easy as soon as once more.
Enzo lays it off to Caicedo within the centre circle, and the Ecuadorian performs a primary time go that instantly splits the West Ham defence. Jackson is clear via once more, and he surges into the field earlier than slipping an achieved end previous Areola.
(Getty Photos)
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:48 , Chris Wilson
15 minutes
The set-piece is taken by Paqueta, nevertheless it’s straight on the Chelsea wall. They maintain possession however are compelled backwards, till Paqueta tries a clipped via ball that runs to Sanchez.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:46 , Chris Wilson
13 minutes
West Ham are struggling to settle right here, and so they don’t look comfy when defending or in possession.
One other lengthy ball ahead goes straight to a Chelsea defender, and the away facet are completely happy to maintain possession close to their field briefly, earlier than it’s fired huge to Palmer after which Madueke, however the assault breaks down.
Emerson leads the counter however he’s so remoted, although he does properly to win a free-kick close to the sting of the realm.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:43 , Chris Wilson
10 minutes
CLOSE!
Sanchez comes to satisfy the lengthy ball and Chelsea nearly handle to clear.
The away facet construct from the again, with Cucurella sliding in a go to Jackson within the channel. The striker darts inside and squares it to Palmer, who sweeps a shot simply huge of the far submit.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:40 , Chris Wilson
7 minutes
Nice play from Bowen to show Tosin on midway, and he wins a free-kick. It’s unfold huge for Kudus, and he whips in a beautiful early cross that simply creeps over the top of Summerville.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:38 , Chris Wilson
6 minutes
That purpose was virtually surreal. Jackson was just about clear via from midway! Virtually seems like he couldn’t even consider it was that straightforward.
The house facet look to get again into it immediately however the assault breaks down.
Chelsea come once more, however Sancho’s go in-behind runs to Areola.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
12:37 , Chris Wilson
4 minutes
GOAL! West Ham have fallen asleep! What on Earth has occurred there?
Chelsea win a free-kick close to midway and Jackson takes it rapidly. He exchanges passes earlier than making the run in-behind the defence, and he’s in acres of house as he surges into the field.
It’s a good angle however he produces an incredible end to sneak it previous Areola.
(Getty Photos)
West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
12:35 , Chris Wilson
3 minutes
Palmer is clipped early on however the referee performs benefit. West Ham possibly giving a sign of what Chelsea are in for there.
The house facet get their first likelihood to counter and it’s led by Kudus. He drives into the field and hits a half-cross, half-shot straight at Sanchez.
West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
12:34 , Chris Wilson
2 minutes
Not a single starter or sub from at the moment’s squad was concerned the final time Chelsea received right here, in 2021.
The away facet have began pretty confidently although, knocking it across the again with loads of composure.
KICK-OFF! West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
12:31 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF!
The house facet get us underway on the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
12:25 , Chris Wilson
Not removed from kick-off in east London, with either side about to take their place within the tunnel.
(Getty Photos)
Maresca speaks to TNT
12:23 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca tells TNT that it “good to be again” at West Ham, the place he “spent virtually two years” as assistant supervisor, “with some good gamers and good human beings.
“For positive the outcomes are at all times vital. The principle factor is to see how the staff progress and adapt. I feel we’re entering into the best path.”
On Jadon Sancho beginning, he says: “It was not easy [choice] as a result of now we have extra gamers. However we selected Jadon and hope it’s the proper determination.”
Chelsea match details
12:20 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea might win their opening three away video games of a Premier League season for the primary time since 2017/18.
The Blues’ 1-0 win at Bournemouth final weekend ended a run of 20 consecutive away matches in all competitions and not using a clear sheet.
In 2024, solely Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Liverpool have earned extra factors within the Premier League than Chelsea’s 42.
The Blues have been proven 16 yellow playing cards this season, greater than some other facet within the high flight. Eight of these got here of their final sport in opposition to Bournemouth.
Christopher Nkunku has presently scored extra objectives for Chelsea (6) than he has made begins (5).
Match details
12:15 , Chris Wilson
West Ham might start a season with three straight house league defeats for the primary time in the event that they had been to lose at the moment. The Hammers have confronted a league-high 73 photographs throughout their opening 4 matches, and so they have didn’t maintain a clear sheet in 11 house league video games since a 0-0 draw versus Brighton in January.
Lopetegui’s facet have received solely two of their 12 Premier League house fixtures in 2024 (D6, L4), beating Brentford 4-2 and Luton 3-1.
The Hammers are the primary membership to play their opening 5 matches of a Premier League season in London since Charlton Athletic in 2006-07. Their first league sport outdoors the capital isn’t till early November.
Michail Antonio might develop into the primary participant to achieve 100 Premier League purpose involvements for West Ham at the moment – he presently has 67 objectives and 32 assists.
West Ham v Chelsea head-to-head
12:10 , Chris Wilson
These two sides have met a complete of 122 occasions, with the primary assembly going down in 1923. Chelsea have received 55 matches, with West Ham successful 44 and 23 ending as attracts.
Chelsea have received 30 of the 56 Premier League conferences between the 2 – they’ve solely crushed Tottenham extra usually within the division (35 occasions).
The house staff received each Premier League matches final season: 3-1 for West Ham on the London Stadium and 5-0 for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
12:05 , Chris Wilson
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
Chelsea begin WSL season and new period with win
12:00 , Chris Wilson
Their males are in motion this afternoon however Chelsea’s girls can chill and loosen up having obtained the job executed, nearly, at Kingsmeadow final night time. Jamie Braidwood was there to look at the beginning of the Sonia Bompastor period.
Chelsea require an sudden hero to get Sonia Bompastor period off to successful begin
Enzo Maresca backs gamers over strike risk
11:50 , Chris Wilson
Footballers are enjoying too many video games and never sufficient is being executed to guard them, in accordance with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca.
In the identical week that Manchester Metropolis’s Rodri prompt fotballers might strike in response to fixture congestion and an absence of session from governing our bodies, Maresca mentioned that refusing to play “might be an thought” and hinted he believes gamers can be proper to take motion in opposition to the variety of video games they’re being made to play.
Chelsea and Metropolis are due to participate in FIFA’s inaugural Membership World Cup in the US subsequent summer season, additional limiting the quantity of downtime gamers will get in between seasons following Euro 2024 and forward of the 2026 World Cup.
Requested whether or not he felt there have been too many video games within the present soccer calendar, Maresca mentioned: “Sure, little question.
“When it comes to video games, it’s an excessive amount of. I don’t suppose we shield gamers. We are able to say what we expect and for me it’s fully flawed the quantity of video games that now we have.
“The one ones that may do one thing are the gamers and we may also help them. Within the final two weeks a number of the gamers have tried to clarify what they suppose. I feel it’s a very good start line.
“A few of them have mentioned (they may strike). I feel it might be an thought for them.”
Rodri warns gamers might strike over enhance in fixtures: ‘We’re near that’
Julen Lopetegui not pre-occupied by potential Lucas Paqueta betting ban
11:40 , Chris Wilson
West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has not spoken with Lucas Paqueta in regards to the FA playing expenses and attainable suspension hanging over the Brazilian, and admitted he’s reluctant to load an excessive amount of artistic accountability on to the playmaker after a muted starting to the season.
The 27-year-old is dealing with a prolonged ban if discovered responsible of breaching laws regarding “spot fixing” in 4 Premier League matches in the course of the 2022/23 season, when it’s alleged he intentionally obtained booked with a view to affect the betting market.
The Hammers have made a combined begin to life below Lopetegui with only one win of their first 4 league fixtures, and are but to choose up some extent at house forward of Saturday’s assembly with Chelsea on the London Stadium.
The restricted impression made to this point by Paqueta, whose solely purpose involvement got here by way of a penalty within the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, has not helped as the previous Actual Madrid and Spain coach seeks to remodel the staff’s enjoying type from the defensive soccer favoured by predecessor David Moyes right into a extra expressive model of play.
The drawn-out nature of the FA’s disciplinary course of means the previous Lyon winger is more likely to be out there to play for a lot of this season, and the supervisor mentioned he’s happy with what he has seen to this point.
“I’m completely happy together with his behaviour and his dedication,” mentioned Lopetegui. “He’s working very onerous, he’s attempting to grasp what we wish. We’re attempting to assist him to be higher and higher. He’s an vital participant.
“I don’t wish to put this sort of accountability on one participant. He has to do the very best he can in regards to the offensive part and defensive part.
“When he’s targeted on the defensive work he’s a a lot better participant and we attempt to encourage him to at all times be targeted in a defensive manner in addition to an offensive manner.
“He managed (the betting scandal) in a great way. We attempt to assist him, as a result of till now he’s one participant extra.
“However we don’t discuss (the costs). We discuss soccer, in regards to the subsequent match and about life. However not about this.”
(PA Wire)
Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for choice
11:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Ben Chilwell has been handed a Chelsea lifeline after head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he’s into account for choice after returning to coaching with the primary staff.
The England defender appeared to haven’t any future at Stamford Bridge in August when he was not included within the core group of twenty-two or 23 gamers the Italian thought of to be his first-team squad, and was instructed he might depart.
Nonetheless, he has been named amongst the membership’s 25-man squad eligible to play within the Premier League, and forward of Saturday’s journey to face West Ham Maresca mentioned the scenario had modified.
Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for choice
Chelsea staff information
11:27 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca had made three adjustments to the facet that snuck a 1-0 win in opposition to Bournemouth final week. In defence, Axel Disasi drops out for summer season signing Tosin Adarabioyo, with Wesley Fofana transferring to right-back.
Captiain Enzo Fernandez returns to midfield instead of Renato Veiga, whereas Pedro Neto drops out for fellow summer season signing Jadon Sancho, who obtained the help final week together with the person of the match award.
West Ham staff information
11:22 , Chris Wilson
West Ham supervisor Julen Lopetegui has made simply two adjustments to the facet that drew to Fulham final weekend. Kudus strikes into the striker place, with Michail Antonio changed by Crysencio Summerville.
Tomas Soucek makes manner for Lucas Paqueta as an attacking midfielder.
West Ham line-up
11:19 , Chris Wilson
West Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Rodriguez; Bowen, Paqueta, Sumerville; Kudus.
A 12.30 kick off means a little bit of morning Premier League staff information – we are going to very quickly discover out this afternoon’s combatants on the London Stadium. Will Enzo Maresca stick to a settled facet? Does Julen Lopetegui have a curveball up his sleeve?
Enzo Maresca urges his Chelsea gamers to disregard exterior noise
11:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Enzo Maresca instructed his Chelsea gamers to proceed to close out exterior noise after they secured a second Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth final weekend.
The Blues remained within the headlines in the course of the September worldwide break after experiences emerged of a rift between co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
It’s the newest off-field downside for Maresca to deal with after he fielded varied questions over the way forward for a number of gamers throughout a busy summer season of switch exercise.
Enzo Maresca urges his Chelsea gamers to disregard exterior noise
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
06:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle
An excellent morning and welcome alongside to The Impartial’s stay protection of the opening conflict of the Premier League weekend. It’s to the east of London we head as West Ham put together to host Chelsea in an intriguing little lunch-time quantity to whet the urge for food forward of a busy weekend within the English high flight.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Membership signed ahead Dylan Guenther to an eight-year extension value $57.14 million on Friday.
Guenther will rely simply over $7.14 million yearly in opposition to the wage cap over the time period of the contract that runs by way of the 2032-33 NHL season. The 21-year-old is without doubt one of the youngest constructing blocks for the group that was identified till earlier this yr because the Arizona Coyotes and is now primarily based in Salt Lake Metropolis.
“Dylan is elite in each facet on and off the ice,” Utah basic supervisor Invoice Armstrong mentioned. “He’s a younger, extremely expert ahead with a shot that is evolving into among the finest within the NHL. He is additionally a first-class individual with a robust dedication to be nice. We sit up for having Dylan as a core participant for this group for a few years to come back.”
MORE Utah Hockey Membership:
Guenther break up final season between Arizona and the American Hockey League’s Tucson Roadrunners. He had 18 targets and 17 assists for 35 factors in 45 NHL video games with the Coyotes.
“There is not a greater instance than Dylan after we speak concerning the mixture of expertise and character that we’re so excited to construct a brand new franchise with right here in Utah,” president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong mentioned. “As we speak is one other thrilling day for our group and our followers who will come to like Dylan, not simply as a hockey participant however as a member of our neighborhood.”
Guenther, an Edmonton, Alberta, native, who additionally performed his junior hockey there, was the ninth choose within the 2021 draft. He has 50 factors in 78 profession video games since breaking into the league.
“This can be a very blissful day for me and my household,” Guenther mentioned. “All the things about this group is heading in the right direction, and I do know we’ve got a possibility to do some particular issues right here for a very long time. Utah is the place I need to be, and I am proud to decide to my teammates and the group long run.”
Guenther is now signed longer than every other participant within the group, surpassing defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, who was acquired in an offseason commerce from Tampa Bay and is underneath contract by way of 2031. Ahead Clayton Keller and defenseman Sean Durzi are every signed by way of 2028.
The reunion of Ryan Day and Chip Kelly is off to an ideal begin at Ohio State. Day satisfied his former school coach to depart his place on the head of the UCLA program to function the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator and up to now it is resulted within the Buckeyes scoring 108 factors of their first two video games. Simply in case these weren’t sufficient, the Buckeyes protection has allowed solely six factors via that very same span.
So, yeah, this Ohio State workforce appears fairly good. In fact, the competitors the Buckeyes have confronted up to now hasn’t been unbelievable, and that will not change this week with Marshall. The Thundering Herd enter the sport with a document of 1-1. Whereas the Herd had been spectacular in a 45-3 win over Stony Brook to begin the season, they struggled fairly a bit in a 31-14 loss at Virginia Tech.
This can mark the third assembly between the packages, with the final coming in 2010. The Buckeyes gained that sport 45-7, however their assembly in 2004 was a lot nearer, as Ohio State squeaked by 27-24.
Learn how to watch Ohio State vs. Marshall stay
Date: Saturday, September 21 | Time: 12 p.m. ET Location: Ohio Stadium — Columbus, Ohio TV: Fox | Stay stream: fubo (Strive without cost)
Save $30 in your first month of Fubo! For a restricted time, you may get your first month of Fubo for as little as $49.99. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and 200+ prime channels of stay TV and sports activities with out cable. (Collaborating plans solely. Taxes and charges might apply.)
Ohio State vs. Marshall: Have to know
Ohio State has gained 41 straight in opposition to unranked opponents: Whereas beating dangerous groups does not do a lot to impress pollsters or choice committees, a very good workforce takes care of enterprise in opposition to lesser competitors. Do you retain the identical degree of efficiency, or do you play to your opponent? Contemplating the Buckeyes have gained 41 straight video games in opposition to unranked opponents, it is clear it is a workforce you may’t accuse of wanting previous anyone. Ohio State’s final loss to an unranked workforce got here in the course of the 2018 season after they misplaced a shocker to Purdue 49-20. Ryan Day took over from City Meyer the following season, and it hasn’t occurred since.
Freshman WR Jeremiah Smith is the actual deal: The Ohio State freshman doesn’t seem like a freshman. There are NFL groups watching him which might be sad concerning the league’s rule {that a} participant must be three years faraway from highschool earlier than coming into the league, as a result of Smith appears like he may assist some NFL groups now. Smith caught 11 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns in his first two video games, turning into the primary true freshman WR to have over 200 yards receiving of their first two video games. He is already tied for fifth place with Chris Olave and Marvin Harrison Jr. for many receiving touchdowns by a freshman.
Marshall gained its final sport in opposition to a ranked opponent: Pay attention, Ohio State does not battle with unranked groups, and the Huge Ten does not battle with the Solar Belt (38-4 all-time), however do not overlook the Herd! The final time Marshall went on the highway to face a ranked workforce, no person anticipated them to win that sport, both. A couple of hours later and Marshall pulled off a surprising 26-21 win over No. 8 Notre Dame in the course of the 2022 season.
Ohio State vs. Marshall prediction, picks
May Marshall pull off a shocker? Certain, something is feasible, however odds are this might be one other lopsided affair. The Buckeyes haven’t allowed a landing this season, and even when they take away their starters early, it hasn’t stopped them from scoring factors in both of their first two video games. The Buckeyes gave themselves a three-game preseason with this nonconference schedule, and so they’re prone to discover themselves in one other blowout. Decide: Ohio State -40.5
Which school soccer picks are you able to make with confidence in Week 4? Go to SportsLine to see which groups will win and canopy the unfold — all from a confirmed laptop mannequin that has returned effectively over $2,000 in revenue since its inception — and discover out.
As COVID-19 exercise stays excessive in the USA, a brand new variant referred to as XEC has emerged and is spreading quickly in Europe and different components of the world. Solely a handful of instances have been detected within the U.S. to date, however some consultants are projecting that XEC could possibly be on observe to turn into the dominant pressure this fall.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID, is continuous to mutate, giving rise to new, extremely contagious variants. The most recent one to achieve curiosity and make headlines is the recombinant variant, XEC, which has been present in not less than half of U.S. states.
The variant has sparked latest discourse amongst scientists on X as a consequence of its distinctive mutations and quick progress price.
Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Analysis Translational Institute, posted on X final week that the “XEC variant seems to be the more than likely one to get legs subsequent.”
As respiratory virus season approaches within the U.S., some are involved about whether or not XEC might trigger a fall surge, and if the brand new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out will shield in opposition to it.
What do we all know concerning the XEC variant to date, what signs does it trigger, and what can we count on within the coming months?
What’s the XEC COVID variant?
XEC is a recombinant of two earlier variants, KP.3.3 (a descendent of the FLiRT variants) and KS.1.1, Dr. Albert Ko, an infectious illness doctor and professor at Yale College of Public Well being, tells TODAY.com.
“When an individual’s contaminated with two totally different SARS-CoV-2 variants, you may get what we name a recombination, the place items of the genetic materials from one recombine with the opposite, and that may create a brand new pressure,” says Ko.
XEC is much like its parental strains however has extra mutations which can give it a bonus over different variants, consultants word.
The XEC variant is a sublineage of omicron, similar to the earlier variants which have been circulating in latest months, Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious ailments at Vanderbilt College Medical Heart, tells TODAY.com.
These embrace the FLiRT strains and the currently-dominant variant within the U.S., KP.3.1.1, which some scientists have dubbed “DeFLuQE.”
In accordance with Mike Honey, an Australian information scientist who has been monitoring XEC’s unfold, the variant first emerged in Berlin in late June and has since quickly unfold in Europe, North America and Asia, Honey wrote in a publish on X on Sept. 14.
At the moment, XEC is exhibiting the “strongest progress” in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark, Honey added.
The World Well being Group has not but categorized XEC as a variant, a spokesperson for international virus database GISAID advised TODAY.com. As a substitute, scientists estimate its prevalence by monitoring genetic sequences with XEC’s mutations, that are shared to GISAID and Scripps Analysis’s COVID-19 database, Outbreak.information.
To date, 820 sequences of XEC have been detected in 28 international locations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Eire, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK, and the U.S.
At the moment, round 100 sequences of XEC have been detected within the U.S. in not less than 25 states to date, per GISAID information. These embrace:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
“It is undoubtedly, right here however it hasn’t made it to the CDC tracker as a result of not sufficient instances have been detected,” says Ko. XEC is just not but listed on the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention “Nowcast” estimates, which undertaking COVID variant proportions within the U.S. for the newest two-week interval.
Nevertheless, that is anticipated to vary because the variant spreads. The precise case rely (which can’t be decided by the sequence rely alone) is probably going increased, consultants say.
In accordance with Honey, XEC “appears to be like a probable subsequent challenger in opposition to the now-dominant DeFLuQE variants,” he posted on X on Sept. 14.
Is XEC extra transmissible?
“(XEC) seems to be, like lots of the different omicron variants we have now seen just lately, fairly contagious (and) very simply unfold, which is why it is choosing up steam,” says Schaffner.
XEC, like different COVID variants, is unfold from individual to individual by way of respiratory droplets produced when an contaminated individual breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes.
“It’s rising at a quick price proper now (and) it is the quickest rising variant in a pair totally different international locations in Europe,” says Andrew Pekosz, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of the division of molecular microbiology and immunology on the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg College of Public Well being, tells TODAY.com.
“Any time a brand new variant emerges and begins to extend quickly, we at all times flip our eyes towards it. … That’s actually is the primary sign that one thing is perhaps taking place,” says Pekosz.
The XEC variant has not less than one mutation in its spike protein, says Pekosz. Whereas these mutations could doubtlessly make XEC extra transmissible or higher in a position to evade immunity, it is unclear whether or not XEC will outcompete different variants.
“It appears to be like to be behaving the best way many of those different omicron subvariants have behaved. To date, no alarm bells have gone off concerning XEC,” says Schaffner.
Will XEC trigger a fall surge within the U.S.?
“The 2024 summer season wave was extra distinguished and has been extra extended than we anticipated. It’s solely now beginning to wane,” says Schaffner.
There isn’t any COVID “season” within the U.S. and exercise can proceed all year long. Instances tends to peak within the winter months throughout respiratory virus season, the consultants word, however can even surge within the spring and summer season, per the CDC.
The timing and severity of COVID-19 surges is troublesome to foretell, says Pekosz, however he speculates that there is a likelihood this winter wave could come later or not be as huge as final yr’s as a result of dimension of the summer season wave, which offered some individuals immunity. Nevertheless, it is unclear how the subsequent few months will pan out.
It is also too early to inform whether or not XEC or one other variant will drive a fall or winter surge. “New variants with new mutations come up and a few of them take off (and) a few of them do not take off,” says Ko.
“XEC often is the subsequent one which’s going to take off and trigger a wave, however we’re unsure how huge that wave could also be,” Ko provides.
One factor we do know is respiratory virus season is approaching, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza are unfold extra readily within the winter when individuals spend time collectively indoors.
“I can firmly predict that there will likely be a winter improve. When and the way strong that improve will likely be, I don’t know, however it ought to don’t have anything to do together with your choice to get vaccinated,” Schaffner provides.
What are the signs of XEC?
It is nonetheless early in XEC’s emergence, which suggests there is not a lot info but about its signs or different scientific options, says Pekosz. Nevertheless, to date, XEC doesn’t look like inflicting any distinctive signs or extra extreme illness.
“It is the identical previous, usual,” Schaffner provides. The signs attributable to XEC are much like these attributable to earlier omicron variants. These embrace:
Sore throat
Cough
Fatigue
Headache and physique aches
Congestion
Runny nostril
Fever or chills
Shortness of breath
Nausea or lack of urge for food
Diarrhea
Lack of sense of style or odor
“It will probably make you are feeling depressing for a number of days, however it could actually fluctuate from individual to individual and a few individuals get a completely asymptomatic an infection,” says Schaffner.
Folks in high-risk populations usually tend to develop extreme illness. These embrace individuals over the age of 65, individuals with underlying medical situations (corresponding to diabetes or coronary heart illness), and people who find themselves immunocompromised.
“There’s nothing placing (about XEC) each when it comes to the signs it causes, and in addition the virulence, or its capability to trigger hospitalizations and deaths,” says Ko. To date, XEC appears much like KP.2 and KP.3, he provides.
Will the COVID vaccine shield in opposition to XEC?
The up to date COVID-19 vaccine for 2024–2025 is offered and really helpful by the CDC for everybody ages six months and older.
The brand new mRNA vaccines are monovalent, which suggests they aim one variant — on this case, it is the beforehand dominant KP.2 variant, says Pekosz. “It appears to be like like (XEC) goes to be nearer associated to the vaccine strains, so there must be good protection,” he provides.
“Though it’s new, there have been some early laboratory research that will point out that the up to date vaccine will shield in opposition to extreme illness attributable to this variant,” Schaffner provides.
COVID-19 vaccines are protected and efficient at defending individuals from growing extreme sickness, being hospitalized, and dying, based on the CDC. This implies they’ll nonetheless supply safety even when an individual turns into sick with COVID-19 after being vaccinated.
The strains focused by the COVID vaccines are chosen over the summer season, about three or 4 months earlier than the pictures turn into out there, Pekosz notes. “Whereas the vaccine pressure would not change, the virus simply retains infecting individuals and mutating, so we by no means have 100% match,” he provides.
Nevertheless, it appears to be like like the present vaccines will present safety in opposition to ought to the XEC variant unfold broadly within the U.S. this fall.
“Now (by way of October) is an effective time to get vaccinated,” says Ko. In case you’ve just lately recovered from a COVID-19 an infection, the CDC recommends ready three months to get the vaccine, however at all times speak to your physician.
It is particularly necessary for individuals at increased danger of growing extreme illness to get the up to date COVID-19 vaccine, says Schaffner. These teams ought to get vaccinated as quickly as doable as a result of the virus remains to be circulating at comparatively excessive ranges across the nation, TODAY.com beforehand reported.
A priority amongst consultants is that poor vaccine uptake will create a extra weak inhabitants this winter. “We had a moderately lackluster acceptance price final yr, solely 24% of the inhabitants (who was eligible) truly acquired the vaccine, so I hope we do a lot better this fall,” says Schaffner.
Testing and isolation tips
Present COVID-19 checks are anticipated to detect the XEC variant and different strains in circulation, the consultants say.
Folks ought to take a look at if they’ve COVID-19 signs or an publicity. It is also a good suggestion to check forward of massive occasions or gatherings the place you may be round high-risk people, says Schaffner.
The CDC recommends staying dwelling in case you’re sick and returning to regular actions solely if in case you have been fever-free and signs have been enhancing for not less than 24 hours.
Antivirals corresponding to Paxlovid are nonetheless efficient and really helpful, significantly for individuals at excessive danger for extreme illness, Schaffner notes. These are simplest when taken throughout the first few days of growing signs.
Tips on how to shield your self in opposition to XEC
As fall approaches, you may take the next steps to guard your self from COVID-19 and different respiratory viruses:
Coming off a bye week, Ohio State soccer has yet another tuneup earlier than getting properly and actually into Large Ten play.
Ryan Day, Will Howard and the Buckeyes shall be taking over the Marshall Thundering Herd in a Large Midday showdown, as Ohio State seems to maneuver to 3-0 on the season following its early off week.
The Buckeyes have been as marketed by their first two video games, outscoring Akron and Western Michigan by a mixed rating of 108-6. The No. 3 staff within the nation will look to proceed that dominant success forward of a date with Michigan State in East Lansing subsequent week.
Marshall equally dominated Stony Brook in Week 1 earlier than dropping to Virginia Tech in Week 2 and can be coming off a bye. Stone Earle struggled mightily in opposition to the Hokies, going 13 for 36 with 131 yards, a landing and an interception. Ohio State’s vaunted secondary, led by Caleb Downs, will look to create related confusion. That may begin with stymying the operating recreation, which Ohio State has carried out on the second-best clip within the nation, trailing solely Ole Miss.
REQUIRED READING:Ohio State soccer vs Marshall rating right this moment: Reside updates, highlights from Week 4 recreation
This is the right way to watch Ohio State tackle Marshall in Week 4 on Large Midday Kickoff.
What channel is Ohio State vs Marshall on right this moment?
The Buckeyes and Marshall will face off on FOX’s Large Midday Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Large Midday Kickoff is previous the sport. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt shall be on the decision, with Jenny Taft on the sidelines. The sport may be watched on Fox, which is included in Fubo, or Fox Sports activities Go, which requires a cable login.
Ohio State vs Marshall time right this moment
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
Begin time: Midday ET
The Ohio State vs Marshall recreation begins at midday ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State vs Marshall predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 21.
Ohio State 52, Marshall 7: Invoice Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch says, “The Thundering Herd have proven some explosiveness within the run recreation, however a quarterback with a completion proportion of 44% doesn’t bode properly in opposition to the Buckeyes’ suffocating protection. Take into account this a 3rd straight tuneup earlier than Large Ten play begins subsequent week.”
Ohio State 48, Marshall 0: Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch says, “The storyline to look at is whether or not the Buckeyes can shut out a second straight opponent, a feat they final completed in 2009 once they held Toledo and Illinois scoreless in consecutive weeks. It’s an actual risk contemplating the state of Marshall’s offense, which ranks towards the underside of the Soccer Bowl Subdivision by most superior metrics. They’re 94th in anticipated factors added (EPA) per play.”
Ohio State 56, Marshall 7: Rob Oller of The Columbus Dispatch says, “Now that Ohio State has the cling of getting out to a quick begin − Western Michigan heads are nonetheless spinning − I count on the Buckeyes to go 0-60 mph in a finger snap each week, or at the least till Oregon on Oct. 12.”
ODDS: Ohio State (-39.5)
O/U: 53.5
Ohio State soccer schedule 2024
This is a full have a look at the Buckeyes’ 2024 schedule, together with obtainable begin instances and TV channel info:
All instances Japanese.
Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Akron (W, 52-6)
Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Western Michigan (W, 56-0)
Saturday, Sept. 14: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Marshall | Midday | Fox (Fubo)
Covid-19 variant XEC might unfold extra simply than earlier variants
Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock
A brand new covid-19 variant known as XEC has began to unfold worldwide, primarily in Europe. Early proof signifies that it might transmit extra simply than previous variants, however public well being specialists say the brand new variant is similar to previous ones and the vaccines accessible work in opposition to it. Here’s what we find out about XEC thus far.
What’s the new covid-19 XEC variant?
XEC is a mixture of two different SARS-CoV-2 variants generally known as KP.3.3 and KS.1.1. It fashioned when the 2 variants contaminated the identical organism – similar to an animal or particular person – concurrently, permitting them to share genetic materials.
XEC is a genetic offshoot of omicron, a extremely transmissible variant that first emerged in South Africa in 2021. “You’ll be able to consider these new variants as great-grandchildren or grandchildren of omicron,” says William Schaffner at Vanderbilt College Medical Middle in Tennessee. This implies it shares lots of the similar traits as different omicron subvariants, similar to spreading simply and inflicting much less extreme illness than the earliest SARS-CoV-2 strains.
When and the place was XEC recognized?
XEC was first recognized in August amongst covid-19 samples collected in Berlin two months earlier.
The earliest circumstances of the variant occurred in Italy in Might. Nonetheless, these samples weren’t uploaded to a global database that tracks SARS-CoV-2 variants, known as the International Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Knowledge (GSAID) till September.
What number of circumstances of XEC are there?
Knowledge from GSAID signifies that greater than 600 circumstances of XEC have been reported throughout 27 nations, together with the UK, Germany, Canada and the US. Nonetheless, “not all nations constantly report knowledge to GSAID, so the XEC variant is prone to be current in additional nations”, says Bhanu Bhatnagar on the World Well being Organisation (WHO) Regional Workplace for Europe.
The variant is prevalent in Europe, the place at the very least 13 nations have detected it, says Bhatnagar. Thus far, XEC constitutes about 8 per cent of all sequenced and reported samples from the continent this month, in keeping with knowledge from GSAID. By comparability, it made up about 4 per cent of samples in August. Essentially the most generally sequenced variant in Europe continues to be KP.3.1.1 – additionally within the omicron household – at 48 per cent of all samples, says Bhatnagar.
XEC is most widespread in France, comprising roughly 21 per cent of sequenced covid-19 samples. It’s also gaining traction in Germany and the UK, the place it represents 15 per cent and eight per cent of sequenced samples, respectively, says Francois Balloux on the College Faculty London.
The brand new variant has additionally been detected within the US, the place it makes up roughly 1 per cent of circumstances, says Balloux. Nonetheless, XEC hasn’t appeared on the US Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention’s (CDC) covid-19 variant tracker, which incorporates variants as soon as they account for 1 per cent of all circumstances in per week.
What are the signs of XEC?
Thus far, XEC causes the identical signs as different covid-19 variants similar to fever, sore throat, cough and muscle aches and pains. “We can have our ears open to study whether or not there are probably some distinctive options, clinically,” says Schaffner. “We doubt it, however we’re all the time open to that.”
How harmful is XEC?
XEC doesn’t seem like extra harmful or produce extra extreme illness than previous covid-19 variants, says Schaffner. The WHO hasn’t designated it as a variant of concern, both. That’s as a result of it shares lots of the similar traits as different omicron subvariants, like inflicting extra gentle sickness than earlier strains, says Schaffner.
Is XEC extra transmissible?
It’s too early to say whether or not XEC is extra transmissible than different variants, says James Fielding on the WHO. Provided that it has gained a foothold amongst different circulating variants, nevertheless, it might have a bonus that makes it unfold extra simply.
As an example, a preliminary evaluation from Mike Honey, a knowledge specialist in Australia, means that XEC will change into the dominant variant in Europe and the UK in October. He predicts the identical will happen within the US and Canada later that month or in November.
“How extensively [spread] this specific pressure will change into, I believe we simply have to attend and see,” says Schaffner.
Do covid-19 vaccines nonetheless work in opposition to XEC?
The excellent news is that present covid-19 vaccines are anticipated to guard in opposition to XEC, says Schaffner. It is because up to date variations goal omicron subvariants.
The CDC recommends everybody 6 months or older obtain an up to date covid-19 booster in the event that they haven’t achieved so this 12 months. Within the UK, up to date vaccines can be found to individuals 75 years and older, and those that dwell in senior care services or have a weakened immune system.
Finally, Schaffner says there is no such thing as a purpose to panic about XEC. “The virus is simply getting going, however it seems to be following the identical sample [as past ones]” he says. “My response is: usual, usual.”
CLEMSON — No. 19 Clemson soccer routed NC State Saturday, profitable 59-35 vs. NC State at Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers (2-1, 1-0 ACC) overwhelmed the Wolfpack (2-2, 0-1) within the first half, outscoring them 45-7 and outgaining them 408-164. Clemson inserted its reserves after the primary possession of the second half.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik stored up his robust play, going 16-for-24 with 4 complete touchdowns (one speeding). The Tigers’ 59 factors are the second-most scored towards NC State of their collection historical past.
Clemson hosts Stanford (2-1, 1-0) subsequent Saturday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Memorial Stadium.
Watch Clemson soccer vs NC State reside on Fubo (free tria)
Clemson vs NC State rating updates
Clemson 59, NC State 35 | Closing
The Tigers earned their first convention win to maintain tempo with the ACC’s high staff. They trounced NC State, persevering with their offensive eruption it discovered towards Appalachian State in Week 2.
Clemson leads the all-time collection 61-30-1 towards NC State.
Clemson 59, NC State 35, 0:05 in 4th quarter | Wolfpack scores late landing
Vast receiver Terrell Anderson scored a 40-yard receiving landing to present NC State one other fourth-quarter rating.
Clemson 59, NC State 28, 8:21 in 4th quarter | Wolfpack rating on second straight drive
NC State took out its starters and scored a landing with the reserves. Quarterback Lex Thomas led a four-play, 52-yard drive that Demarcus Jones II capped off with a 6-yard speeding rating.
Clemson 59, NC State 21, 12:07 in 4th quarter | Wolfpack’s Hollywood Smothers rushes for landing
NC State rebounded from its decide six and put collectively a six-play, 75-yard landing drive. Smothers capped off the scoring drive with a 2-yard speeding landing.
Clemson 59, NC State 14, 0:32 in third quarter | Clemson’s Ashton Hampton information a decide six
Hampton, a real freshman, intercepted an underthrown ball from NC State quarterback CJ Bailey and returned it for 53 yards.
Clemson has generated three turnovers Saturday, its most to date this season.
Clemson 52, NC State 14, 6:38 in third quarter | Wolfpack’s Kendrick Raphael reaches finish zone
With the assistance of three penalties, NC State scored its second landing of the sport. Rapheal rushed for a 10-yard landing by means of the inside of Clemson’s protection.
Clemson 52, NC State 7, 9:07 in third quarter | Adam Randall scores first collegiate landing
Randall had two large catches to construct on Clemson’s lead. He recorded a 25-yard seize then later scored on a 5-yard reception.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik is 15-for-23 and has 203 yards and 4 complete touchdowns (one speeding).
Clemson 45, NC State 7, Halftime | Nolan Hauser makes subject aim as time expires in first half
The Tigers maximized the 47 seconds they acquired after large receiver Antonio Williams returned a punt for 21 yards. They received contained in the five-yard line however could not rating a landing. They settled for a Nolan Hauser 21-yard subject aim to steer by 38 at halftime.
Clemson 42, NC State 7, 1:15 in 2nd quarter | Jay Haynes scores first landing this season
It took Clemson 9 performs to attain earlier than halftime. Operating again Jay Haynes rushed for a 19-yard landing on a delayed handoff. The Tigers’ offensive line cleared the best way for Haynes to extend Clemson’s lead.
Clemson 35, NC State 7, 5:53 in 2nd quarter | Cole Turner scores first collegiate landing
Vast receiver Cole Turner rushed for a 18-yard rating after scoring on an end-around play. Clemson has scored on 5 of its first six possessions.
Clemson 28, NC State 7, 7:25 in 2nd quarter | CJ Bailey throws first profession landing
It took NC State 9 performs on its fifth drive of the sport to get on the board. True freshman quarterback CJ Bailey discovered operating again Jordan Waters within the flat for a 5-yard landing.
Clemson 28, NC State 0, 2:08 in 1st quarter | Phil Mafah returns to sport, scores landing
On his first snap after exiting the sport with an damage, Mafah rushed for a 38-yard landing on Clemson’s fourth drive of the sport.
The Tigers’ offense was arrange by cornerback Avieon Terrell forcing and recovering a fumble on NC State’s third down.
Clemson 21, NC State, 5:07 in 1st quarter | Cade Klubnik hits Antonio Williams for an additional rating
T.J. Parked stripped NC State quarterback CJ Bailey, and the Tigers recovered the ball to present their offensive favorable subject place. Within the crimson zone, Klubnik threw to Williams for a 2-yard landing.
Williams has three touchdowns this season, and Klubik has double-digit scores in 2024.
Clemson 14, NC State 0, 7:56 in 1st quarter | Cade Klubnik finds Antonio Williams in the long run zone
After operating again Phil Mafah’s damage, Klubnik hit Williams for a 31-yard landing to go up by two scores towards NC State.
Clemson 7, NC State 0, 13:29 in 1st quarter | Cade Klubnik makes use of legs for giant landing
It took the Tigers 4 performs to attain on their opening drive. Klubnik scored a 55-yard speeding landing, the longest of his profession, on a designed quarterback run that lower by means of NC State’s protection.
NC State wins coin toss
The Wolfpack elected to get the ball to start out the second half. Clemson’s offense will get the ball first.
Clemson vs NC State time immediately
Date: Sept. 21
Time: Midday ET
Location: Memorial Stadium
What channel is Clemson vs NC State sport on immediately?
Clemson vs. NC State will likely be broadcast nationally on ABC. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will name the sport from the sales space at Memorial Stadium, with Molly McGrath reporting from the sidelines. Streaming choices for the sport embody FUBO, which gives a free trial to new subscribers.
Clemson vs NC State historical past
Sequence document: Clemson leads, 60-30-1
Clemson’s final win: Oct. 1, 2022, 30-20
NC State’s final win: Oct. 28, 2023, 24-17
Clemson vs NC State predictions
Clemson 30, NC State 13: The Tigers established immense confidence of their offense in Week 2 and can preserve their eruption going. The Wolfpack having to play a freshman quarterback on the highway is a recipe for catastrophe. Clemson’s stout protection will rattle the inexperienced participant and generate turnovers because the Tigers win their first convention sport.
Clemson vs NC State betting odds
Recreation traces and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
Unfold: Clemson (-18.5)
Over/below: 44.5
Moneyline: Clemson (-1000), NC State (+650)
Clemson vs NC State damage updates
Clemson: CB Corian Gipson, OL Dietrick Pennington, OL Collin Sadler DL Peter Woods and WR Tyler Brown are inactive.
NC State: Quarterback Grayson McCall is out. Defensive backs Aydan White and Brandon Cisse are energetic.
Clemson soccer 2024 schedule
Purchase Clemson soccer tickets this season with Stubhub
NC soccer 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: NC State 38, Western Carolina 21
Sept. 7: Tennessee 51, NC State 10
Sept. 14: NC State 30, Louisiana Tech 20
Sept. 21: at No. 19 Clemson, midday ET (ABC)
Sept. 28: vs. Northern Illinois, midday ET (CW)
Oct. 5: vs. Wake Forest
Oct. 12: vs. Syracuse
Oct. 19: at California
Oct. 26: OPEN
Nov. 2: vs. Stanford
Nov. 9: vs. Duke
Nov. 16: OPEN
Nov. 21: at Georgia Tech
Nov. 30: at North Carolina
Clemson soccer information
We sometimes suggest fascinating services and products. If you happen to make a purchase order by clicking one of many hyperlinks, we could earn an affiliate payment. USA TODAY Community newsrooms function independently, and this doesn’t affect our protection.
Daniil Medvedev and Frances Tiafoe will face off within the first singles match on Day 2 of Laver Cup Berlin 2024 on Saturday, beginning at 1pm. (Match 5)
They are going to be adopted at Uber Area by Workforce Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz towards Workforce World’s Ben Shelton (Match 6)
Within the evening session, beginning at 7pm, German Alexander Zverev will taken on Workforce World’s top-ranked participant, Taylor Fritz. (Match 7)
Saturday evening’s doubles options Workforce Europe’s Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas towards World’s Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo. (Match 8)
Matches on Day 2 are price two factors every. The leaderboard at present stands at 2-2.
Cade Klubnik and his No. 22 Clemson Tigers host the NC State Wolfpack in ACC motion at present within the early slate, with each groups seeking to construct off massive wins final week. This recreation kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, September 21 with a stay broadcast on ABC, and streaming stay on ESPN Plus.
•WATCH: NC State vs. Clemson soccer stay for FREE with Fubo (free trial), or stream this recreation and extra on a budget with one month of ESPN+
What TV channel is the Clemson vs. NC State soccer recreation on?
When: Kickoff takes place at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, September 21.
The place: Memorial Stadium | Clemson, SC
TV Channel: ABC, and streaming stay on ESPN Plus
watch stay stream on-line: If you happen to don’t have cable, you possibly can nonetheless watch this recreation stay for FREE with Fubo (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, the most cost effective and finest strategy to watch this recreation and extra soccer this month is by signing up for one month of ESPN+ (prices $10.99/month, cancel anytime).
If you have already got a cable or satellite tv for pc subscription, you possibly can watch the sport on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by signing in along with your supplier info.
You will discover out extra about which channel ABC is on in your space through the use of the channel finders right here: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Constitution, Optimum/Altice.
Clemson vs. NC State unfold, betting odds
Moneyline: CLM: -1200 | NCS: +750
Level unfold: CLM: -20.5 | NCS: +20.5
Over/Beneath: 46.5
EpicTimes is your online source for the latest US news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments.
