Saturday, 15 August 2026
LOUIS VUITTON AND SINGER VEHICLE DESIGN JOIN FORCES TO REIMAGINE PORSCHE 911
Louis Vuitton and Singer Vehicle Design have joined forces on two reimagined Porsche 911s, marking the first time the French luxury house has shared billing with another brand on a finished product.
The collaboration started with a relatively small request: Louis Vuitton was brought in to create a dashboard clock. From there, the project expanded to encompass nearly every functional element of two 964-generation 911s, one a 390 hp naturally aspirated coupe and the other a 510 hp turbocharged cabriolet.
The two cars take distinctly different approaches. Jean Arnault helped define the saffron-and-cobalt coupe, which draws on Louis Vuitton’s historic color palette and trunk-making heritage, while Nicolas Ghesquière shaped the white-and-gold cabriolet around the look of classic wooden speedboats. Both come with removable Tambour timepieces, custom luggage, and their own Louis Vuitton capsule collections.
- Robb Report
BRITISH CYCLIST FINLAY TARLING DEAD AT 19
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal road race.
- Sky Sports
Friday, 14 August 2026
Thursday, 13 August 2026
PSG AGREE DEAL TO SIGN FERRAN TORRES FROM BARCELONA IN €50M TRANSFER
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Paris Saint-Germain have reached a definitive agreement with Barcelona to secure the services of Ferran Torres in a deal worth nearly €50 million. The Spanish international forward is now poised to move to the Parc des Princes, ending his tenure at the Camp Nou after four and a half years in Catalonia.
Luis Enrique reunites with Spanish forward
According to Mundo Deportivo, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have reached a total agreement for the transfer of Torres to the French champions. The 26-year-old forward is set to swap La Liga for Ligue 1 in a deal worth slightly less than €50 million, with the transfer fee consisting of a fixed amount and no additional performance-related variables included in the final package. The move will see Torres reunite with PSG head coach Luis Enrique, under whom he previously played during his time with the Spanish national team
.The move marks a significant shift for Torres, who has reportedly already agreed to the personal terms of a five-year contract with the Parisian giants. To facilitate the final stages of the move, the Valencian-born attacker requested permission from Barcelona via his representative to skip his scheduled return to training under Hansi Flick on Wednesday.
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Financial relief for the Catalan giants
For Barcelona, the sale represents a vital injection of capital and a strategic piece of financial management. The €50 million fee is considered a highly acceptable figure for a player who was entering the final year of his contract. Torres originally joined the Blaugrana from Manchester City in January 2022 for a fee of €55 million plus an additional €10 million in potential add-ons.
Beyond the immediate transfer fee, the deal provides further economic benefits regarding the club's long-term obligations. Had Barcelona chosen to renew Torres' contract, they would have been triggered to pay an additional €8 million to Manchester City due to a specific clause inserted in his original purchase agreement.
Medical tests and final formalities
The final step in the process involves Torres undergoing a comprehensive medical assessment with the PSG staff. While the agreement is verbally binding between the presidents and sporting directors, the official confirmation remains subject to the successful completion of these physical tests.
Torres leaves Barcelona having recently played a key role on the international stage, most notably scoring in the World Cup final. His arrival in Paris will provide Enrique with a versatile attacking option capable of playing across the front three, reinforcing a squad that comes off a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday to lift the UEFA Super Cup.
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A trophy-laden legacy at Camp Nou
Torres leaves Barcelona following a memorable and trophy-laden spell, during which he helped the Catalan giants secure three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups, and one Copa del Rey. Across his time with the club, the Spanish forward made 207 appearances in all competitions, registering 65 goals and 23 assists.
- Khaled Mahmoud
TAYLOR SWIFT'S CHANGE IN APPEARANCE TURNS HEADS AFTER TRAVIS KELCE WEDDING
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spoke to reporters for the first time as a married man on Day 13 of training camp. Kelce tied the knot with Taylor Swift in front of over 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
“It was a fun offseason, man,” Kelce said. “Wedding was the best night of my life, and I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and, you know, had fun with us. And yeah, that’s about all I really got from that night. It was a crazy night. It was it was full of a lot of celebration, but it’s football, baby.”
The 36-year-old veteran, entering his 14th season in the NFL, made it clear his focus was on football. “I still got a lot of love for this game,” he said. “You know, I still think I can go out and play at a high level, and I want to go out there and prove to myself that I could play at a better level than I did last year.
“I think that’s probably the biggest thing for me is making sure that I’m accountable for the guys in this room and every single play that I’m out there.”
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Swift has kept an extremely low profile since marrying Kelce. One week after Kelce and Swift tied the knot, they jetted off to the opposite coast to attend New York Giants wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk’s wedding in Southern California. This outing marked the famous couple’s first public appearance as husband and wife, during which Swift proudly showed off her new wedding ring.
While Kelce continues working hard at practice, the 14-time Grammy winner made her first solo appearance since the wedding.
Fans Gushed Over Taylor Swift’s Appearing to Have a New Haircut in London
While Kelce caused a stir with the return of his training camp facial hair, it appears Swift also made an adjustment to her usual look. Photographed while exiting Annabel’s, a private club in London, fans gushed over her shorter hair.
One fan commented on X, “DID SHE CUT HER HAIR?!? IT LOOKS SO SHORT LIKE IM GETTING 1989 VIBES!” A Swiftie added, “The hair is short omg.” One X user posted, “her hair is so short omg.”
Another person wrote, “The dress???? The hair?? Oh Taylor you are stunning.”
The 36-year-old wore a lavender Delphine minidress and Aquazzura stilettos, per Page Six.
Taylor Swift Joined Travis Kelce at 1587 Prime on His Off Day
With the Chiefs having Sunday off from practice, Kelce and Swift enjoyed dinner at 1587 Prime on August 8, the restaurant the Chiefs star co-owns with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. A tip to DeuxMoi wrote that they were “under heavy guard.”
Photos shared on X show the pop star sitting at a booth at the steakhouse. The restaurant’s cocktail menu features a nod to the singer with a special drink called “The Alchemy,” the name of a Kelce-inspired song from her album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The drink, made with vodka, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, aronia berry, cranberry, strawberry, lime, and oolong, arrives with a unique fire presentation.
The restaurant at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City.
- Emily Bicks
ROBERT GRIFFIN III BLASTS JAYDEN DANIELS OVER LSU CONTROVERSY
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels made waves Thursday when ESPN reported that his attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU demanding that the university stop using his name, image and likeness.
Daniels’ team was clearly upset after LSU gave sophomore DJ Pickett his No. 5 jersey ahead of the college football season. Daniels became the school’s third and most recent Heisman Trophy winner during his time with the Tigers.
The other Heisman Trophy winner, Joe Burrow, remains the last player to wear LSU’s No. 9 jersey, which he wore in 2019 when he also led the Tigers to a national championship.
Daniels’ Family Statement
A spokesperson for Daniels and his family released a statement regarding the decision.
“The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU’s decision to give Jayden’s number to another player,” the statement from Daniels’ spokesperson said. “Jayden and his family had every reason to believe that his number would remain a meaningful part of his LSU legacy and would be honored and protected in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university.
“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected,” the statement continued. “His Heisman Trophy-winning season and everything he accomplished on and off the field cemented his place in LSU history. To see his number given to another player is incredibly disappointing and feels like a failure to honor the significance of what Jayden accomplished at LSU.”
Robert Griffin III Rips Daniels Over Decision
Former college football and NFL star Robert Griffin III also reacted to Daniels’ decision, making it clear that he believes the Commanders quarterback made a “colossal mistake.”
“Every Heisman Trophy Winner should have their number retired. But this cease and desist letter is a COLOSSAL MISTAKE by Jayden Daniels’ team for 3 reasons,” Griffin III said.
“1. Jersey retirements are an honor. -Not something to be demanded -Not something to strong arm a school to do
“2. It creates a rift between Jayden Daniels and LSU fans, who are one of the most passionate fan bases in all of Sports. Saying you feel profoundly disrespected and are being treated differently than Joe Burrow, forces LSU fans to chose between 10-3 Jayden Daniels and 15-0 National Champion Joe Burrow smoking a cigar. LSU fans will pick Joe Burreaux EVERY SINGLE TIME.
“3. It’s creates a MASSIVE DISTRACTION for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders 3 weeks before the most important season of his career.
“Timing is everything. And this was the worst move for Jayden Daniels and his image to the masses possible.”
- Cole Sullivan
TERRIFYING MOMENT DODGERS STAR FALLS HEADFIRST DOWN FLIGHT OF STAIRS INTO OPPONENT'S DUGOUT
Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a ball.
Freeman isn't sure whether he'll play when the Dodgers begin an important four-game series with the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, but he's grateful his freefall to the dugout floor wasn't worse.
'I didn't hit my head, so that was the key part there,' Freeman, who shares four children with his wife Chelsea, said.
'I am sore. Kneecaps are sore. Shoulder is sore. Hand sore. Wrist sore. I mean, I fell. (But) I'm in good spirits.'
Freeman stayed in the game and finished the top of the eighth, but Tommy Edman pinch hit for him in the bottom of the inning before Los Angeles closed out a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, its fourth in five games.
The right side of Freeman's body took the punishment, but the 2024 World Series MVP apparently didn't break any bones.
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| Freddie Freeman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout |
He'll wait to see how he feels in the morning before he decides whether to play Thursday night when the back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers welcome Milwaukee in a rematch of last year's National League Championship Series.
Freeman said he simply miscalculated the location of the dugout railing while he tracked Isaac Collins' foul pop.
'I went to lean, like I was going to lean against the rail to catch the ball - and obviously there was no rail,' Freeman said with a smile.
Freeman, who turns 37 in one month, said he was fortunate to fall all the way into the dugout, missing the top flight of stairs entirely.
That's because when he landed, his head stuck out into the open space above the second flight of stairs that goes down into the visitors' clubhouse instead of banging on the ground.
'Luckily, I was tall, so I missed everything else,' the 6-foot-4 Freeman cracked.
This wasn't Freeman's first fielding misadventure: He said he fell into the seats in Arizona roughly a decade ago while he was with the Atlanta Braves.
The Orange County native and childhood Angels fan also said he still remembers the infamous 1999 opening-day dugout fall by Mo Vaughn, who got hurt on the first play of his first game with the Halos.
The Royals rushed to Freeman's side after the fall, urging him to stay on the ground. Freeman decided to get up anyway, and the Dodgers' training staff rushed across the field to check on him.
'I think that we really dodged a bullet,' Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said. 'Very scary visually. For right now, he's in good spirits, which I think is a good sign. Just kind of total body soreness.'
It comes a day after Freeman's wife Chelsea revealed she thought she might be suffering a heart attack during a recent emergency trip to the hospital.
She suffered frightening symptoms while her husband was away playing with the Dodgers, prompting her to call 911 after waking up in the middle of the night with sharp pain in her back and chest.
Sharing details via her Instagram Stories, the mom-of-four revealed she feared the pain might be a heart attack.
'It was really scary, especially since Freddie was out of town on the road,' she wrote.
- MAX WINTERS
TAYLORMADE HI-TOE 5 WEDGES GO FORGED
Once upon a time, it seemed like every golf equipment entity was jumping into the high-toe full-faced wedge segment, making it feel a lot like the style was destined to become a permanent part of the wedge market. While the trend might not draw the same sort of prevalence or emotional reactions that it once did, the design is certainly here to stay, and TaylorMade is at the forefront.
In fact, today’s introduction of the all-new Hi-Toe 5 wedges marks what might be the most evolved version of the concept that we have seen, with things having changed significantly since their debut way back in 2018.
The Hi-Toe 5 takes a page out of their traditionally shaped brethren’s playbook by going fully forged, a move that has made TaylorMade’s MG5 the #1 Forged Wedge in Golf. By creating continuity across their wedges in both finish and feel, the brand believes that the Hi-Toe design might just enter an all new era of relevance.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5: Designed to be Different
If you have been around as long as some of us, then you undoubtedly remember the wild trends on Tour that led to the high toe wedge finding its way into the bags of golfers everywhere. However, for those of you who are more recent into the ever changing golf equipment scene, the Hi-Toe was an answer by TaylorMade to the emergence of the PM Grind as well as a surprising resurgence of the EYE2 wedges.
The shaping itself combined with the unique sole geometry that it allowed compared to traditionally shaped bladed wedges meant an opportunity for a massive amount of greenside and bunker playability. However, at that time, it also meant not winning any beauty pageants.
Fresh off the heels of debuting the MG wedges and finding new levels of success in the segment, TaylorMade looked at the trend and thought that their Milled Grind platform could allow them to do it in a much cleaner way. They were right, as the Hi-Toe set the tone for what the shaping could be, with many manufacturers following suit to create more visually complete high-toe and full-face options that you weren’t ashamed to be seen at the course with.
Forging the Future of TaylorMade Wedges
The decision to take the Hi-Toe 5 into the world of forged construction was done as much for the allure that such construction has over golfers as it was to unify the two wedge lines (MG5 and Hi-Toe 5) together. By forging both wedge shapes from soft carbon steel, you not only get the “feel” aspect, but also continuity and the potential to increase blending comfort for those who desire it.
Naturally, the discussion of just how beneficial, or not, having a wedge be forged varies from company to company. Those who offer it claim it is superior, while at the same time the most played wedge in golf remains cast. Unsurprisingly, TaylorMade is a big believer in the decision to go forged and the potential it brings to the table for them. No matter if it is better or not, forged wedges will wear faster than cast, so that is certainly something to keep in mind.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Face Technology
Saw Grooves and Spin Tread
Even with being a fully forged design, the Hi-Toe 5 is also keeping the marquee wedge technologies that TaylorMade has created over the five generations of Milled Grind. When it comes to the face, raw remains the name of the game, removing the plating between the ball and grooves, which is what maximizes spin, but can allow for faster wear.
Each Hi-Toe 5 face also features TaylorMade’s Saw Grooves from heel to toe across the entirety of the surface. This saw milling of grooves means that the engineers have been able to create steeper sidewalls with a sharper internal radius than conventional methods. Combined with the Spin Tread technology, which laser etches micro channels on the face, the design is intended to improve surface friction as well as debris/moisture removal, creating a recipe for spin maximization as well as consistency.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Grinds
There is a total of five different grinds available across lofts from 50 degrees all the way up to 60. What was once considered by some to be a one trick pony is now a design which can be carried in all of your wedges, if you choose.
The decision to offer so many grinds though is not just to get as many wedges into bags as possible, but to ensure there is something for whatever combination of swing, turf, or playing style golfers throw at the designs.
Naturally, it makes sense to take a closer look at just what each grind brings to the table:
ATS Grind
This is TaylorMade’s core grind, and their most popular. Think of it as the yeoman’s grind, doing work that fits the widest variety of styles and skills. The key is in a four-way cambered sole that allows open and closed face versatility without sacrificing square faced playability.
TaylorMade is offering the ATS in 50.09, 52.09, 54.10, 56.10, 58.10, and 60.10 loft options.
ATV Grind
The ATV grind does indeed get its name from “All Terrain Versatility” and one of the most unique wedge lines the brand ever released. The shaping of the sole is concave with an asymmetric bounce which is mid-to-high on square shots, but lower when opened up. It also has beveled leading edge to minimize turf interaction prior to impact.
As for lofts, the ATV is offered only in lob wedge lofts 58.11 and 60.11.
ATW Grind
If you are a golfer who loves effective bounce and knows how to use it, then the ATW might just be the one to look at when it comes to Hi-Toe 5. This sole is all about forgiveness, especially in softer conditions or as a bunker club for those who want straightforward playability.
The ATW is offered in sand and lob with 56.14 and 60.14 lofts.
ATX Grind
Perhaps the most complex sole design of the five, the ATX is a mid-high bounce but uses three different sole ledges that work in sequence according to TaylorMade. Translation? The leading edge offers forgiveness for steeper swings, the center ledge stabilizes the head through impact, and a more narrow trailing edge ensures the wedge exits the turf as quickly as possible.
Like the ATV, the ATX is offered in a duo of lob wedge lofts, here though that means a touch more bounce at 58.12 and 60.12.
ATC Grind
Finally, the ATC is unique in a couple of ways. First, it is a low bounce shaping that has a reverse-C trailing edge and much narrower overall sole width to improve playability on tighter lies with shallower angles of attack. Second, it is a custom order only grind that will not be stocked in stores.
The ATC can be ordered in 58.08 and 60.08.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Pricing and Availability
Each Hi-Toe wedge is paired with the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115g Black or UST Mamiya Recoil DART 80g as standard shaft options. The iconic Aged Copper finish will be the retail option, while custom orders will be able to request Satin Chrome.
As has become standard for the brand, there will be a MyHi-Toe 5 program that will bring virtually limitless aesthetic customization to your fingertips, as well as some unique finish options like raw and charcoal black.
For both the Hi-Toe 5 and MyHi-Toe 5, pre-orders begin on 8/6/2026 with product at retail beginning 9/3/2026. The standard versions will be priced at $199.99 while the MyHi-Toe 5 wedges will start at $249.99.
For more information be sure to visit TaylorMadeGolf.com.
- James Miles
BARCELONA LEGEND XAVI HERNÁNDEZ APPOINTED NEW MANAGER OF NETHERLANDS NATIONAL TEAM 🇳🇱
A big new job for the former Barça boss
The rumors were true: Barcelona legend and former manager Xavi Hernández has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherlands national team, the KNVB (Dutch Federation) announced on Wednesday.
Xavi has signed a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup, and takes on his first managerial role since leaving Barça in 2024.
Xavi replaces another Barça legend and former player in Ronald Koeman, who left the job after this summer’s World Cup. Xavi also took over for Koeman at Barça in 2021, and Oranje fans will hope Xavi’s arrival at the national team will have the same initial impact as his arrival did for Barça five years ago.
The new boss will face a huge, high-profile challenge on his debut as the Dutch will face Jürgen Klopp’s Germany on September 24 in Amsterdam in the first game of the new UEFA Nations League campaign.
Good luck with the Oranje, Xavi!
- Renato Gonçalves
PSG TOP ASTON VILLA IN SALZBURG TO SUCCESSFULLY RETAIN UEFA SUPER CUP
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| Marquinhos (C) lifts the trophy with his teammates after PSG defeated Aston Villa to win the UEFA Super Cup at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, August 12, 2026. /VCG |
Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped its status as Europe's top club after edging Europa League winner Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue found the net, sandwiched around a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo, as the Parisians retained the trophy they first won 12 months ago against another Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur.
Ahead of the start of their respective domestic campaigns, both coaches named relatively strong squads for this match.
PSG's starting lineup featured nine players that lifted the Champions League trophy against Arsenal in May, including Vitinha, Joao Neves and captain Marquinhos.
French left-back Lucas Digne, who officially signed a deal with the Parisians on Sunday, was on the bench against his former club.
Aston Villa rested World Cup campaigners Ezri Konsa, Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, but coach Unai Emery handed debuts to midfielder Joao Gomes and striker Madjo.
Midfielder Boubacar Kamara also started for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in January.
PSG boss Luis Enrique sent on World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz with a quarter of an hour remaining, helping PSG shore up the center of the pitch as Villa hunted for an equalizer.
The English side's best chance came inside the final 10 minutes but Tammy Abraham was, by the slimmest of margins, unable to reach Alysson's cutback inside the six-yard box.
The Qatar-backed Ligue 1 winner managed to hold on and enjoy a triumphant start to the new season, which they hope will end with a third consecutive UEFA Champions League crown.
- Source(s): AFP
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