Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo and defensive back Tyler Hall were both injured after colliding in the team’s Week 3 preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

The injuries occurred late in the second quarter when Bobo was attempting to return a punt. He came running forward on a short punt in an effort to make a fair catch.

Bobo crashed into Hall, who was being blocked by a Packers defender, which caused Bobo to muff the punt.

Both Bobo and Hall remained down after the play, and Seahawks players immediately motioned to the Seahawks bench for medical assistance.

Bobo was able to get up after receiving treatment on the field and walked into the locker room under his own power. Hall was eventually carted off after being helped into the blue medical tent on the Seahawks sideline.

Jake Bobo injury update

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters after the game Bobo had suffered a concussion during the collision with Hall.

‘Considering what it looked like, I think we’re fortunate that’s what we’re dealing with at this point,’ Macdonald said. ‘That was scary.’

Macdonald said Bobo was ‘in good spirits’ despite the hit. The second-year coach did not provide an update about when Bobo might be able to return to the field.

‘We’ll kinda start that protocol and go from there,’ Macdonald said.

Tyler Hall injury update

Macdonald also provided reporters with a positive update on Hall’s condition.

‘He’s got a knee (injury), but we don’t think it’s that serious,’ Macdonald said. ‘We think structurally it’s OK. We’ll image it and get all the information but right now, signs are positive long-term with Tyler.’

Macdonald did not clarify when Hall might have an MRI, nor did he detail what other tests the Seahawks might perform on the six-year pro’s injured knee.

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Son Heung-min has his first goal for Los Angeles FC.

The club’s much-ballyhooed summer acquisition, netted his first LAFC goal on a free kick in the sixth minute during a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Son took the free kick from a few yards beyond the 18-yard box and was on target and with enough pace to get past FC Dallas goalkeeper Michael Collodi. The free kick was earned when LAFC’s Denis Bouanga was fouled by Chris Cappis.

The goal comes a week after Son earned his first assist with LAFC in a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution on Aug. 16.

Son joined LAFC on Aug. 6 from Tottenham Hotspur of the England Premier League. The South Korean international had scored 173 goals in 10 seasons with the London-based club, captaining Tottenham its first trophy in 17 years as Spurs won the 2024-25 Europa League final in May.

WASHINGTON — Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami dropped points in the MLS Supporters’ Shield race, with a reserve-heavy lineup settling for a 1-1 draw against struggling D.C. United at Audi Field on Saturday, Aug. 23.

With Messi (right hamstring) and another big name, Jordi Alba (knee), both sidelined with injury, Miami head coach Javier Mascherano opted to swap out most of his starting lineup against one of MLS’s weakest teams. Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul, and Luis Suárez all began the game on the bench, though the trio of global stars did enter the match in the second half.

In the meantime, United took a shock 13th-minute lead via a fine finish from Jackson Hopkins, capping off a strong opening phase from the hosts. However, Miami improved in the second half, with Baltasar Rodríguez scoring a world-class half-volley to equalize in the 64th minute.

For Miami, a draw against United — who were eliminated from the playoff race with the result — will go down as a disappointment. The Herons (13W-7D-5L) currently sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 46 points, and trail the Supporters’ Shield leaders Philadelphia Union by eight points.

Here are highlights and what to know about D.C. United vs. Inter Miami MLS game:

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United highlights

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United final score: 1-1

That’s full time at Audi Field, with D.C. United and Inter Miami playing to a 1-1 draw.

Jackson Hopkins’ first-half goal gave the hosts a lead in a livelier performance than their fans have seen in a while, but a rocket from Baltasar Rodríguez got Miami level midway through the second half. Both sides hit the post in the final stages, but the Herons will wonder how all their second-half pressure didn’t amount to a game-winner.

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: De Paul hits post

Inter Miami has put D.C. United under intense pressure as the game wears down, and Rodrigo De Paul nearly claimed a game-winner in stoppage time just now.

It would have been very lucky, as his free kick missed all of its targets, but the ball bent towards goal and hit the post, with Luis Barraza beaten.

It remains 1-1 in the final seconds.

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Murrell goal called back, final subs

This game has turned into something of a thriller, with Jacob Murrell having a goal called back over what seemed like a very narrow offside call.

Inter Miami’s last sub sees defender Ryan Sailor replaced by Ian Fray, while D.C. United goes for broke by throwing forward Dominique Badji into the mix and taking off defender Connor Antley.

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Two more DCU subs

D.C. United has added more fresh legs, with René Weiler sending on João Peglow and Rida Zouhir for Jackson Hopkins and Brandon Servania in the 74th minute.

Meanwhile, one of Weiler’s earlier subs, Jacob Murrell, hit the post on an increasingly rare break forward for the hosts.

Goal Inter Miami! Rodriguez scores unreal goal

We’ve had a flurry of activity, most notably a sensational goal by substitute Baltasar Rodríguez in the 64th minute.

A seemingly wayward corner kick floated over another second-half substitute, Luis Suárez (like we said, a lot has happened in the last few minutes), and Rodríguez took advantage, hitting a spectacular half-volley that bent into the furthest reaches of the upper corner to equalize.

This came shortly after a flurry of substitutions from both teams. First, Javier Mascherano opted for a triple substitution, bringing on Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul, and Baltasar Rodríguez for Gonzalo Luján, David Ruíz, and Telasco Segovia. United made a double-swap of their own, sending Jared Stroud and Jacob Murrell on for Gabriel Pirani and Hosei Kijima, seconds before Suárez entered the fray in place of Tadeo Allende.

Second half underway between Inter Miami and D.C. United

No changes for either team as play resumes at Audi Field.

However, Inter Miami has Sergio Busquets and Rodrigo De Paul warming up, which could flip this game on its head should head coach Javier Mascherano bring them on.

Halftime: D.C. United leads Inter Miami 1-0

It’s a surprising scoreline at Audi Field, with D.C. United leading Inter Miami 1-0 on a 13th-minute Jackson Hopkins goal.

This may be a heavily rotated Inter Miami side, with Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Rodrigo De Paul on the sidelines, but it’s arguably a fair reflection of play. D.C. created some good looks in the first half-hour, and while Miami has played their way into the game, United goalkeeper Luis Barraza has had little to do.

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Peltola booked

D.C. United rapidly picks up a second yellow card, this time for holding midfielder Matti Peltola.

The Finn dove in trying to poke a loose ball away from Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia, but his trailing leg wiped the Venezuelan out.

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Yellow card to Herrera

Aaron Herrera is the first player booked, with the D.C. United defender (playing as a midfielder for the second straight game) tripping up Fafà Picault as Inter Miami attempted a counter-attack.

Goal D.C. United! Hopkins gives hosts lead

Miami’s B-team lineup is struggling with D.C. United, who have created several chances and now lead 1-0 in the 13th minute.

The Herons partially cleared a corner kick, but when it was looped back into the area by Matti Peltola, United’s Jackson Hopkins provided an authoritative finish from 10 yards.

Inter Miami at D.C. United kicks off

Miami’s massively rotated lineup kicks off against a D.C. United side that needs to win to keep their incredibly remote playoff hopes alive.

Inter Miami starting lineup: No Messi vs. D.C. United

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has rotated heavily, even without Lionel Messi (hamstring) available. The Herons’ other biggest names are not available to start either, with Jordi Alba (knee) not in uniform after picking up his injury Wednesday.

Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Rodrigo De Paul are all on the bench, as a star-studded Miami side has turned heavily towards reserves and second-choice players.

How to watch Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Time, TV, streaming

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)
TV channel: None
Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Watch Inter Miami at D.C. United on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

D.C. United starting lineup

Under new manager René Weiler (who oversaw his first match last weekend, a 1-1 road draw against CF Montréal), D.C. United has chosen a defense-first starting lineup.

Captain and star striker Christian Benteke is here at Audi Field in street clothes, as he and midfielder Boris Enow are both suspended due to yellow-card accumulation. United is also missing trade deadline addition Caden Clark, who was announced as out yesterday in Weiler’s first press conference.

The New Orleans Saints completed their preseason Saturday with a 28-19 loss to Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos.

That marked the final milestone before first-year coach Kellen Moore will choose the team’s starting quarterback.

Moore has largely been mum about the timeline for announcing a starter before Saturday. However, he told reporters after Saturday’s game his decision would come ‘at some point next week.’

‘We’ll go through this process,’ Moore told reporters after the game. ‘We’ll study the film Sunday, we’ll have those discussions, and then at some point next week we’ll make that decision and communicate with certainly the players, first and foremost, and we’ll get it to everyone else as well.’

The Saints’ quarterback competition began as a three-man race between Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener and second-round rookie Tyler Shough. It has since developed into a two-man battle between Rattler and Shough, as Haener has operated as New Orleans’ third-string quarterback throughout the preseason.

Who will win the Saints’ starting quarterback job? Here’s a look at Rattler and Shough’s preseason stats and what Moore has said about their performances.

Who will win Saints starting QB job?

While Moore hasn’t yet announced a winner of the Saints quarterback competition, Rattler is believed to be leading the competition.

Rattler, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Carolina, was given two chances to start in the preseason to Shough’s one. That included the preseason Week 3 contest against Denver, which many took as a sign Moore was favoring him in the two-man race.

Still, Moore hasn’t yet tipped his hand. He took a diplomatic approach following Saturday’s game and praised both quarterbacks.

‘Spence did some really good work today,’ Moore said of Rattler’s performance. ‘I thought he made some excellent decision-making. I think the one he’s gonna sit on is we just missed an opportunity to throw it right behind – it ended up on the back of (Rashid) Shaheed. But other than that, I thought he did some really good stuff. He went through some progressions really well, found some guys.’

‘That’s a really good defense,’ Moore added. ‘(Broncos defensive coordinator) Vance (Joseph) obviously does an excellent job. So, I thought it was some really good work for him.’

Meanwhile, Moore lauded Shough for his ability to bounce back from an early game fumble on a strip-sack to deliver a 12-play, 77-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.

‘I thought he did a really awesome job,’ Moore said of Shough. ‘I thought that was a great response, that drive by him. He had a number of completions in a row. The one incompletion to Ced (Wilson), he made a great adjustment at the line of scrimmage. We were really close there, and then the run was just phenomenal. It was great recognition on him – high football IQ and decision-making.’

Spencer Rattler stats 2025 preseason

Below is a look at Rattler’s stats across his three preseason games in 2025:

Completions/attempts (%): 30/43 (69.8%)
Passing yards: 295
Passing TDs: 1
INTs: 1
Passer rating: 86.9
Carries: 7
Rushing yards: 41
Rushing TDs: 0

Tyler Shough stats 2025 preseason

Below is a look at Rattler’s stats across his three preseason games in 2025:

Completions/attempts (%): 36/54 (66.7%)
Passing yards: 333
Passing TDs: 1
INTs: 1
Passer rating: 81.8
Carries: 3
Rushing yards: 23
Rushing TDs: 1

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Expansion club San Diego FC currently sits atop the Supporters’ Shield and Western Conference standings.
D.C. United and CF Montréal could become the first teams eliminated from MLS playoff contention.
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs begin on Oct. 22.

MLS Decision Day 2025 (on Saturday, Oct. 18) is just 56 shopping days away, and — at the moment — no team has clinched a playoff berth … yet.

That could all change this weekend, as expansion club San Diego FC could be the first team to secure a postseason spot. San Diego currently sits atop the Supporters’ Shield (tied with FC Cincinnati) and Western Conference standings. This would be a monumental accomplishment if the league’s newest team can maintain its station over the next month-and-a-half-plus.

Here are San Diego FC’s playoff clinching scenarios for this weekend:

Win or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and Austin FC loss or draw, and Colorado Rapids loss or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and Austin FC loss or draw, and Real Salt Lake loss or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and Colorado Rapids loss or draw, Real Salt Lake loss or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and San Jose Earthquakes loss or draw, and Colorado Rapids loss or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and San Jose Earthquakes loss or draw, and Real Salt Lake loss or draw
FC Dallas loss or draw, and San Jose Earthquakes draw
Colorado Rapids loss or draw, and San Jose Earthquakes draw
Real Salt Lake loss or draw, and San Jose Earthquakes draw
Houston Dynamo FC loss, and Austin FC loss or draw, and Colorado Rapids loss or draw
Houston Dynamo FC loss, and Austin FC loss or draw, and Real Salt Lake loss or draw
Houston Dynamo FC loss, and Colorado Rapids loss or draw, and Real Salt Lake loss or draw

Whew! Get all that?

Two teams can be eliminated from playoff contention with either a loss or draw this weekend: D.C. United and CF Montréal.

MLS Matchday 30: What are this weekend’s games?

(All games available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.)

Saturday, Aug. 23

FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. ET
D.C. United vs. Inter Miami CF, 7:30 p.m. ET
CF Montréal vs. Austin FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles FC, 8:30 p.m. ET
Houston Dynamo FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 8:30 p.m. ET
Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC, 8:30 p.m. ET
Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC, 9:30 p.m. ET
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. St. Louis City SC, 9:30 p.m. ET
LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids, 10:30 p.m. ET
San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers, 10:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, Aug. 24

Atlanta United vs. Toronto FC, 4 p.m. ET
Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls, 7 p.m. ET
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City, 9:15 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX Deportes)

What is the format and schedule for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs format?

A total of 18 teams qualify for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs — the top nine finishers from each conference.

The eighth- and ninth-place finishers in each conference will play in wild-card matches. The top seven seeds qualify for the Round 1 best-of-three series.

What is the MLS playoff schedule?

Oct. 22: Wild-card matches (single-elimination matches)
Oct. 24-Nov. 9: Round 1 (best-of-three series)
Nov. 22-23: Conference semifinals (single-elimination matches)
Nov. 29-Nov. 30: Conference finals (single-elimination matches)
Dec. 6: MLS Cup (single winner-take-all match)

MLS playoff picture: If the season ended today …

Heading into MLS Matchday 30, these would be the MLS playoff matchups through the first round …

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Wild-card match:

New York City FC (No. 8 seed) vs. Chicago Fire FC (9)

Round 1 (best-of-three series):

FC Cincinnati (1) vs. NYCFC-Chicago Fire winner
Philadelphia Union (2) vs. Charlotte FC (7)
Nashville SC (3) vs. Columbus Crew (6)
Orlando City SC (4) vs. Inter Miami CF (5)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Wild-card match:

Austin FC (No. 8 seed) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (9)

Round 1 (best-of-three series):

San Diego FC (1) vs. Austin-San Jose winner
Minnesota United FC (2) vs. Colorado Rapids (7)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (3) vs. Portland Timbers (6)
Seattle Sounders FC (4) vs. Los Angeles FC (5)

MLS betting odds: Who is favorite to win championship?

According to BetMGM, Inter Miami CF (+450) is the current favorite to win the 2024 league championship, followed by San Diego FC (+600), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (+800), FC Cincinnati (+800), Los Angeles FC (+1000), Minnesota United (+1000) and Philadelphia Union (+1000).

The U.S. champion of the Little League World Series has been crowned in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Nevada will advance to play the International bracket champion, Chinese Taipei, in the 2025 title game.

Connecticut, the top team in the 2025 tournament with a perfect 4-0 record in U.S. bracket play, faced off against Nevada, which had a record of 4-1. In a fiercely competitive United States championship game, Connecticut fought hard for six innings, but ultimately, Nevada proved to be too strong, defeating Connecticut 6-2 to win the United States Championship.

Now, the winners of today’s games will move on and play in the Little League World Series Championship game on Sunday, August 25.

Nevada vs. Connecticut U.S. championship game highlights

Nevada defeats Connecticut to advance

Nevada defeated Connecticut 8-2 in the United States Championship game, advancing to the Little League World Series championship game on Sunday, where they will face Chinese Taipei.

Nevada explodes in the 6th inning

Nevada finds their rhythm in the sixth and final inning of the game, extending the lead to 8-2. Connecticut is now up to bat for the last time.

Connecticut unable to score in the 5th

After Nevada’s pitcher Garrett Gallegos walked two batters, he got into a rundown with Connecticut’s Ben Herbst and tagged him out at third base. Gallegos then struck out the final batter, preventing Connecticut from adding runs to the scoreboard.

Connecticut continues to battle

Connecticut’s aggressive base-running has helped them secure another run and now narrow Nevada’s lead 4-2.

Homerun for Nevada

Garrett Gallegos hits it out of the park for the first home run of the game for Nevada to extend the lead 4-1 against Connecticut.

Connecticut scores against Nevada

Connecticut is closing the gap, scoring a run at the bottom of the first inning to narrow Nevada’s lead. Nevada now leads 3-1 against Connecticut.

Nevada gets on the scoreboard first

Nevada capitalizes on a bases-loaded situation, getting the action moving and scoring three runs to take the lead in the first inning. Connecticut is now up to bat in the bottom of the first inning.

Nevada and Connecticut is underway

The Little League World Series United States championship game between Nevada and Connecticut has begun.

How to watch 2025 Little League World Series

The 2025 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+ and Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
Times: US championship at 3:30 p.m. ET; International championship at 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo
Location: South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Stream the Little League World Series on Fubo

2025 Little League World Series bracket: Scores, schedule

All times Eastern. For a full list of results, click here.

Saturday, Aug 23

International bracket championship

Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) vs. Aruba (Caribbean), 12:30 p.m. | ABC

United States bracket championship

Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. | ABC

Sunday, Aug. 24

Third-place game

Aruba vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. | ESPN

Championship game

Chinese Taipei vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. | ABC

What time is the 2025 Little League World Series today?

Saturday’s action in the Litttle League World Series begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with the International championship game between Aruba and Chinese Taipei. That game will be followed by the United States championship game between Connecticut and Nevada at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Where are Little League Series games being played today?

The International bracket championship game and the United States bracket championship will be played in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

2025 Little League World Series scores

For a full list of results, click here.

United States bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 30: Connecticut (Metro) 7, Nevada (Mountain) 3
Game 32: South Carolina (Southeast) 7, South Dakota (Midwest) 6

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 34: Nevada (Mountain) 5, South Carolina (Southeast) 3

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 36: Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. ET

International bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 29: Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
Game 31: Aruba 3, Japan 0

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 33: Aruba 3, Venezuela 1

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 35: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0

When is the 2025 Little League World Series championship game?

The championship and third-place games are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series complex in Wiliamsport, Pennsylvania. The game follows the third-place game at Lamade Stadium.

LLWS third-place game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket loser vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. ET | ESPN

LLWS championship game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket winner vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. ET | ABC

Meet the Connecticut team at the 2025 Little League World Series

For the second time since 2017, a team from Connecticut will go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but this time from the Metro region bracket. Prior to 2022, Connecticut was a member of the New England region, but the Little League World Series expanded from 16 teams to its current format of 20 in 2022. This year, Fairfield National Little League (Fairfield, Connecticut) edged St. James-Smithtown Little League (Smithtown, New York), 12-1, to guarantee its spot at the LLWS. Connecticut has won four LLWS titles with the last coming in 1989 from Trumbull National Little League (Trumbull, Connecticut). — Sherlon Christie

Meet the Nevada team at the 2025 Little League World Series

The Las Vegas area appears to be a hot spot for Little League baseball talent and Summerlin South Little League (Las Vegas) is just the latest example. Summerlin South LL defeated Lone Peak Little League (Alpine, Utah), 6-3, in the Mountain championship game to earn a spot this year. According to Fox 5 Las Vegas, Summerlin South is the third straight team from Southern Nevada to represent the region at the LLWS. If Summerlin South can win the 2025 Little League World Series title, it will be the first team from Nevada to do it. — Sherlon Christie

Little League World Series: Who won 2024 tournament?

The 2024 LLWS finished with a thriller, as Florida claimed a 2-1 extra-innings victory over Taiwan.

The Lake Mary Little League team made history beyond lifting the Little League World Series trophy. In winning the game, they became the first Florida-based team to ever win the tournament, ending a run that saw eight previous LLWS finalists lose in the title game. — Sherlon Christie

Little League World Series Past Winners

Here is a list of the most recent champions of the event.

2024: Lake Mary, Florida
2023: El Segundo, California
2022: Honolulu, Hawaii
2021: Taylor, Michigan
2019: River Ridge, Louisiana
2018: Honolulu, Hawaii
2017: Tokyo, Japan
2016: Endwell, New York
2015: Tokyo Japan
2014: Seoul, South Korea
2013: Tokyo, Japan
2012: Tokyo, Japan
2011: Huntington Beach, California
2010: Tokyo, Japan

Who is in the Little League World Series: Meet the Teams

Since 1947, the Little League World Series has made summertime youth baseball a must-watch event.

When 20 teams (10 from the United States regions and 10 representing other regions of the world) descend upon on Williamsport, Pennsylvania from Aug. 13-24, all eyes will be on the 12-U baseball All-Stars on the various teams.

USA TODAY Sports’ Sherlon Christie has information on all of the Little League World Series teams.

No. 21 Iowa State opens the 2025 college football season with a 24-21 win over rival No. 20 Kansas State. 

The Cyclones (1-0, 1-0 Big 12) pulled off the close victory in the rivalry dubbed “Farmageddon” at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 23 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

Rocco Becht threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the third straight victory for Iowa State over Kansas State (0-1, 0-1 Big 12). 

Iowa State was out-gained by Kansas State by 70 yards, but still picked up the win due to a strong showing from Becht and the running game in the second half. Carsen Hansen had 16 rushes for 71 yards and added a 17-yard catch which proved to be the game-clincher.

Despite the loss, Avery Johnson finished 21-of-30 passing for 273 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown.

With 6:35 left in the game, Iowa State took a 24-14 lead. But Johnson responded with a 65-yard touchdown pass to Jerand Bradley to cut the lead to three again. However, the Cyclones prevented the Wildcats from getting the ball back.

Kansas State lost star running back Dylan Edwards to an injury on a punt return in the first quarter. He never played an offensive snap and was ruled out at halftime by KSU coach Chris Klieman.

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This section will be updated.

Aer Lingus College Football Classic live updates

Final: Iowa State 24, Kansas State 21

Iowa State defeats rival Kansas State in Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Iowa State pulls off a 24-21 victory over rival Kansas State to open the 2025 college football season in Dublin. The Cyclones pull off the conference win with a strong performance from quarterback Rocco Becht.

Iowa State clinched the win on a bold call by ISU coach Matt Campbell, who decided to go for it on fourth down rather than kick a field goal to ensure the Wildcats would not get the ball back with a chance to win it.

Iowa State converts fourth down

Iowa State converted a fourth-and-3 from on a pass from Rocco Becht to Carson Hansen to the 17-yard line with 2:18 left in the game to all but ice the game. Initially, the play was ruled a touchdown, but Hanen was ruled down at the 1-yard line.

The Cyclones should be able to kneel three times and run the clock out for the win with Kansas State out of timeouts.

Jerand Bradley scores on a 65-yard TD for Kansas State

Iowa State’s double-digit lead was short-lived as Avery Johnson hits Jerand Bradley for a 65-yard touchdown to cut Cyclones’ lead to 24-21 with 6:23 left.

Bradley ran a deep route and is left uncovered by the Iowa State safeties. The scoring drive consisted of one play, a 65-yard pass, and took just nine seconds off the clock.

Rocco Becht rushing TD extends Iowa State lead

Rocco Becht makes Kansas State pay for its gamble to go for it on fourth down in its own territory. Becht scores on a quarterback draw from 7 yards out to extend the Iowa State lead to 24-14 with 6:38 left.

Becht hit Benjamin Brahmer for a 21-yard pass to set up the scoring play. The drive goes four plays for 30 yards and takes 1:41 off the clock.

Kansas State turns ball over in own territory

Kansas State decided to go for it on fourth-and-one from its own 30-yard line down by three points. However, Avery Johnson appeared short of the first down and the Wildcats turned the ball over on downs.

The call he was short was confirmed after review. Iowa State takes over deep in KSU territory with a chance to push its lead.

Iowa State holds a 17-14 lead with 8:19 left.

Kyle Konrardy gives Iowa State lead with field goal

Kyle Konrardy hits a 34-yard field goal to give Iowa State a 17-14 lead with 10:04 remaining in the game. Konrardy missed a 49-yard field goal earlier in the game.

The Cyclones’ scoring drive is 10 plays, 57 yards and took four minutes off the clock.

Avery Johnson, Kansas State tie game at 14

Avery Johnson connects with Jayce Brown on a 37-yard touchdown to tie the game with 14:09 left in the game. Brown got loose due to broken coverage and Johnson hits him in stride to tie it up.

The scoring drive goes 5 plays for 75 yards and takes 1:58 off the clock.

Johnson is 18-of-26 passing for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa State holds lead entering 4th quarter of Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Iowa State will enter the fourth quarter with a 14-7 lead. Brett Eskildsen’s touchdown grab on a pass from Rocco Becht gave the Cyclones the lead with 1:07 left in the third quarter.

However, Kansas State is driving to begin the final quarter. The Wildcats will have first-and-10 from the Iowa State 44-yard line following a 24-yard completion from Avery Johnson to Garrett Oakley.

End of third quarter: Iowa State 14, Kansas State 7

Brett Eskildsen hauls in TD pass from Rocco Becht to give Iowa State lead

Rocco Becht drops a dime into the breadbasket of receiver Brett Eskildsen for a 24-yard touchdown to give Iowa State a 14-7 lead with 1:07 left in the third quarter. Eskildsen with good a good contested catch and got his foot down to complete the score.

The scoring drive is 11 plays for 67 yards and takes 5:59 off the clock.

Kansas State turns ball over on downs in Iowa State territory

Avery Johnson makes a pair of nice throws on Kansas State’s second drive of the third quarter, but the drive stalls at the Iowa State 33-yard line following an incomplete pass on fourth down.

Iowa State will take over on its own 33-yard line with 7:06 left in the quarter.

The Wildcats are out-gaining the Cyclones 214-99 but the game remains tied 7-7.

Halftime: Iowa State 7, Kansas State 7

Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards out for rest of game

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said during his halftime interview that Wildcats’ star running back Dylan Edwards is out for the rest of the game due to an injury. Edwards sustained his injury on a punt return early in the game and did not record a snap on offense.

First half quarterback stats

Here’s a look at the halftime quarterback stats between Rocco Becht and Avery Johnson:

Rocco Becht, ISU: 6-for-15 passing for 78 yards and a touchdown; 6 rushes for -2 yards
Avery Johnson, KSU: 9-for-14 passing for 60 yards; 5 rushes for 12 yards and a touchdown

Iowa State-Kansas State halftime stats

Here’s a look at the halftime stats from the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State:

Total yards: Iowa State, 101; Kansas State, 154
Rushing yards: Iowa State, 23; Kansas State, 94
Passing yards: Iowa State 78; Kansas State, 60
First downs: Iowa State, 7; Kansas State, 7
Penalties: Iowa State, 1-5; Kansas State, 4-28
Turnovers: Iowa State, 2; Kansas State, 2
Time of possession: Iowa State, 14:10; Kansas State, 15:50

The Aer Lingus Colleg Football Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State heads into halftime in a tie. Both teams struggle due to the field conditions and weather.

The Wildcats will receive to start the second half.

Kyle Konrardy misses 49-yard field goal

Iowa State’s kicker Kyle Konrardy attempts a 49-yard field goal, but in the wet conditions, the kick sails wide right and the game remains tied 7-7.

Kansas State starts its drive at the 31-yard line with 4:13 left in the half.

Drew Surges punches ball out of Joe Jackson’s hands for fumble

Iowa State’s Drew Surges punches the ball out of Kansas State running back Joe Jackson’s hands after a 17-yard run to force a fumble. Ta’Shawn James recovers the fumble and Iowa State will start with its next possession at its own 21-yard line.

Iowa State forces turnover on downs

Iowa State’s defense forces a turnover on downs after the offense fumbles the ball away to give Kansas State the ball in the red zone. Marcus Neal recorded a tackle for loss on fourth-and-short to force the turnover.

Kansas State forces turnover

On third-and-long, Kansas State gets a strip sack of Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht. The Wildcats start from the Iowa State 16-yard line, looking to take their first lead.

Avery Johnson ties Aer Lingus College Football Classic with TD

On a third-and-six, Avery Johnson runs a QB option up the middle and scores on a 10-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. The Wildcats’ scoring drive goes 8 plays for 65 yards and takes 3:31 off the clock.

Jayce Brown had a 33-yard run on the drive as the biggest play. Kansas State also converted a fourth-and-short to keep the drive alive.

End of first quarter: Iowa State 7, Kansas State 0

Iowa State strikes first on Rocco Becht touchdown pass

Rocco Becht hits Dominic Overby for a 23-yard touchdown pass to give Iowa State the first score of the 2025 college football season. The scoring drive goes four plays for 49 yards and takes 1:44 off the clock.

Becht completed three straight passes for 48 yards to set up the score.

Iowa State fumbles away chance to score

Abu Sama fumbles the ball on a toss and Kansas State jumps on the ball to force a turnover and prevent a score on second-and-goal. The Cyclones started the drive on the KSU 8-yard line and got gifted a first down on a pass interference on third-and-goal. The drive ends without a score.

Kansas State fumbles punt

Dylan Edwards fumbles a punt from Iowa State and the Cyclones will start with the ball at the KSU 8-yard line.

Iowa State-Kansas State set to kickoff

Kansas State won the toss and deferred to the second half. Iowa State will receive first to kick off the 2025 season.

Pregame

Kansas State-Iowa State injury report

Kansas State and Iowa State both enter the Aug. 23 Week 0 game with injuries. Here’s a look at the full injury report.

International college football games: History of series and matchups, from Cuba to Japan

When Harvard — credited with playing a substantial role in the growth of college football — played McGill University in a 1874 road game in Montreal, Quebec, it didn’t know it’d be setting the roadmap for future teams in the sport.

Iowa State and Kansas State will open the 2025 season with a Big 12 conference game in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic, in Week 0 on Saturday, Aug. 23. It’s one of a surprising number of college football games that have taken place in other countries, dating back to Harvard’s 3-0 win over McGill in 1874.

Avery Johnson vs Rocco Becht QB comparison

Avery Johnson is entering his second year as a full-time starter for the Wildcats, while Rocco Becht is entering his third year as a starter.

Here’s a look at the QB comparison between Kansas State and Iowa State:

Avery Johnson, KSU: 217-of-372 passing (58.3%) for 2,712 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2024
Rocco Becht, ISU: 271-of-456 passing (59.4%) for 3,505 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2024

What to know about Aviva Stadium

Location: Dublin
Capacity: 49,000
Opened: 2010

What is ‘Farmageddon’? Kansas State-Iowa State football rivalry nickname, explained

Iowa State and Kansas State have played each other every year since 1917 in a battle that has been more recently dubbed ‘Farmageddon.’ Here’s what you need to know about the history of the nickname and its origin:

Read more here from USA TODAY Network writer Ehsan Kassim.

What time does Aer Lingus College Football Classic start?  

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
Time: Noon ET  
Where: Aviva Stadium in Dublin

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic is scheduled to start at noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 23 from Dublin, Ireland.

What TV channel is Aer Lingus College Football Classic on today?  

TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will air nationally on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login), ESPN+ and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Watch Aer Lingus Classic live with Fubo (free trial)

Aer Lingus College Football Classic predictions

Ehsan Kassim, USA TODAY Sports: Kansas State 28, Iowa State 24:

Avery Johnson accounts for a four-touchdown performance as the Wildcats snap a two-game Farmageddon losing streak.

Wyatt D. Wheeler, Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas State 27, Iowa State 23
Travis Hines, Des Moines Register: Iowa State 31, Kansas State 21

Aer Lingus College Football Classic injury updates

This section will be updated.

Iowa State football schedule 2025

Here is Iowa State’s schedule for the 2025 season:

Saturday, Aug. 23: vs. No. 20 Kansas State* (in Dublin) | Noon | ESPN (ESPN+)
Saturday, Aug. 30: vs. South Dakota | 3:30 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. Iowa | Noon | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 13: at Arkansas State | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 (ESPN+)
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. Arizona*
Saturday, Oct. 4: at Cincinnati*
Saturday, Oct. 11: at Colorado*
Saturday, Oct. 18: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. BYU*
Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. No. 11 Arizona State*
Saturday, Nov. 8: at TCU*
Saturday, Nov. 15: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Kansas*
Saturday, Nov. 29: at Oklahoma State*

*Denotes Big 12 Conference game

Kansas State football schedule 2025

Here is Kansas State’s schedule and results.

Saturday, Aug. 23: vs. No. 21 Iowa State* (in Dublin) | Noon | ESPN (ESPN+)
Saturday, Aug. 30: vs. North Dakota | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. Army | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
Friday, Sept. 12: at Arizona | 9 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. UCF*
Saturday, Oct. 4: at Baylor*
Saturday, Oct. 11: vs. TCU*
Saturday, Oct. 18: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 25: at Kansas*
Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. No. 24 Texas Tech*
Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 15: at Oklahoma State*
Saturday, Nov. 22: at Utah*
Saturday, Nov. 29: vs. Colorado*

*Denotes Big 12 Conference game

The U.S. champion of the Little League World Series has been crowned in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Nevada will advance to play the International bracket champion, Chinese Taipei, in the 2025 title game.

Connecticut, the top team in the 2025 tournament with a perfect 4-0 record in U.S. bracket play, faced off against Nevada, which had a record of 4-1. In a fiercely competitive United States championship game, Connecticut fought hard for six innings, but ultimately, Nevada proved to be too strong, defeating Connecticut 6-2 to win the United States Championship.

Now, the winners of today’s games will move on and play in the Little League World Series Championship game on Sunday, August 25.

USA TODAY Sports provided extensive coverage of the U.S. bracket championship, ensuring you didn’t miss a moment. Here are the scores, updates and highlights.

Nevada defeats Connecticut to advance

Nevada defeated Connecticut 8-2 in the United States Championship game, advancing to the Little League World Series championship game on Sunday, where they will face Chinese Taipei.

Nevada explodes in the 6th inning

Nevada finds their rhythm in the sixth and final inning of the game, extending the lead to 8-2. Connecticut is now up to bat for the last time.

Connecticut unable to score in the 5th

After Nevada’s pitcher Garrett Gallegos walked two batters, he got into a rundown with Connecticut’s Ben Herbst and tagged him out at third base. Gallegos then struck out the final batter, preventing Connecticut from adding runs to the scoreboard.

Connecticut continues to battle

Connecticut’s aggressive base-running has helped them secure another run and now narrow Nevada’s lead 4-2.

Homerun for Nevada

Garrett Gallegos hits it out of the park for the first home run of the game for Nevada to extend the lead 4-1 against Connecticut.

Connecticut scores against Nevada

Connecticut is closing the gap, scoring a run at the bottom of the first inning to narrow Nevada’s lead. Nevada now leads 3-1 against Connecticut.

Nevada gets on the scoreboard first

Nevada capitalizes on a bases-loaded situation, getting the action moving and scoring three runs to take the lead in the first inning. Connecticut is now up to bat in the bottom of the first inning.

Nevada and Connecticut is underway

The Little League World Series United States championship game between Nevada and Connecticut has begun.

How to watch 2025 Little League World Series

The 2025 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+ and Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
Times: US championship at 3:30 p.m. ET; International championship at 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo
Location: South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Stream the Little League World Series on Fubo

2025 Little League World Series bracket: Scores, schedule

All times Eastern. For a full list of results, click here.

Saturday, Aug 23

International bracket championship

Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) vs. Aruba (Caribbean), 12:30 p.m. | ABC

United States bracket championship

Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. | ABC

Sunday, Aug. 24

Third-place game

Aruba vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. | ESPN

Championship game

Chinese Taipei vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. | ABC

What time is the 2025 Little League World Series today?

Saturday’s action in the Litttle League World Series begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with the International championship game between Aruba and Chinese Taipei. That game will be followed by the United States championship game between Connecticut and Nevada at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Where are Little League Series games being played today?

The International bracket championship game and the United States bracket championship will be played in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

2025 Little League World Series scores

For a full list of results, click here.

United States bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 30: Connecticut (Metro) 7, Nevada (Mountain) 3
Game 32: South Carolina (Southeast) 7, South Dakota (Midwest) 6

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 34: Nevada (Mountain) 5, South Carolina (Southeast) 3

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 36: Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. ET

International bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 29: Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
Game 31: Aruba 3, Japan 0

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 33: Aruba 3, Venezuela 1

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 35: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0

When is the 2025 Little League World Series championship game?

The championship and third-place games are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series complex in Wiliamsport, Pennsylvania. The game follows the third-place game at Lamade Stadium.

LLWS third-place game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket loser vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. ET | ESPN

LLWS championship game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket winner vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. ET | ABC

Meet the Connecticut team at the 2025 Little League World Series

For the second time since 2017, a team from Connecticut will go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but this time from the Metro region bracket. Prior to 2022, Connecticut was a member of the New England region, but the Little League World Series expanded from 16 teams to its current format of 20 in 2022. This year, Fairfield National Little League (Fairfield, Connecticut) edged St. James-Smithtown Little League (Smithtown, New York), 12-1, to guarantee its spot at the LLWS. Connecticut has won four LLWS titles with the last coming in 1989 from Trumbull National Little League (Trumbull, Connecticut). — Sherlon Christie

Meet the Nevada team at the 2025 Little League World Series

The Las Vegas area appears to be a hot spot for Little League baseball talent and Summerlin South Little League (Las Vegas) is just the latest example. Summerlin South LL defeated Lone Peak Little League (Alpine, Utah), 6-3, in the Mountain championship game to earn a spot this year. According to Fox 5 Las Vegas, Summerlin South is the third straight team from Southern Nevada to represent the region at the LLWS. If Summerlin South can win the 2025 Little League World Series title, it will be the first team from Nevada to do it. — Sherlon Christie

Little League World Series: Who won 2024 tournament?

The 2024 LLWS finished with a thriller, as Florida claimed a 2-1 extra-innings victory over Taiwan.

The Lake Mary Little League team made history beyond lifting the Little League World Series trophy. In winning the game, they became the first Florida-based team to ever win the tournament, ending a run that saw eight previous LLWS finalists lose in the title game. — Sherlon Christie

Little League World Series Past Winners

Here is a list of the most recent champions of the event.

2024: Lake Mary, Florida
2023: El Segundo, California
2022: Honolulu, Hawaii
2021: Taylor, Michigan
2019: River Ridge, Louisiana
2018: Honolulu, Hawaii
2017: Tokyo, Japan
2016: Endwell, New York
2015: Tokyo Japan
2014: Seoul, South Korea
2013: Tokyo, Japan
2012: Tokyo, Japan
2011: Huntington Beach, California
2010: Tokyo, Japan

Who is in the Little League World Series: Meet the Teams

Since 1947, the Little League World Series has made summertime youth baseball a must-watch event.

When 20 teams (10 from the United States regions and 10 representing other regions of the world) descend upon on Williamsport, Pennsylvania from Aug. 13-24, all eyes will be on the 12-U baseball All-Stars on the various teams.

USA TODAY Sports’ Sherlon Christie has information on all of the Little League World Series teams.

The Little League World Series’ championship weekend is here. After the international championship has crowned its winner, only one game remains to determine the final LLWS championship game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The international championship game, which launched Saturday’s two-game lineup, kicked off the action with a bang. Aruba, representing the Caribbean region, faced off against Chinese Taipei from the Asia-Pacific region. Chinese Taipei, continuing their undefeated streak, secured their place in the final championship game by defeating Aruba for the second time in the tournament.

Chinese Taipei will play against the U.S. bracket champion, either Connecticut or Nevada, in the title game on Sunday, August 24.

USA TODAY Sports provided comprehensive coverage of the International bracket championship, including a recap of scores, updates, and highlights.

Chinese Taipei beats Aruba in a pitchers duel

Chinese Taipei won the international championship title by defeating Aruba 1-0. They will now compete for the Little League World Series championship on Sunday.

Aruba has on chance to keep LLWS dreams alive

After successfully preventing Chinese Taipei from scoring any additional runs in the top of the sixth inning, Aruba is now at bat. They need to score one run to tie the game and two runs to win in order to keep their Little League World Series dreams alive.

Chinese Taipei holds the lead

After a few opportunities that allowed runners on base, Chinese Taipei managed to keep Aruba scoreless as the international championship moves into the top of the fifth inning.

Chinese Taipei scores first

Chinese Taipei scored first, leading Aruba 1-0 heading into the bottom of the third inning.

Chinese Taipei vs. Aruba scoreless

Chinese Taipei recorded their first hit of the game in the top of the second inning; however, they were unable to take advantage of this momentum. A fly ball and a ground ball to first base resulted in two consecutive outs for Aruba.

Chinese Taipei and Aruba underway

The Little League World Series international game between Chinese Taipei and Aruba is now underway with Chinese Taipei up to bat first.

How to watch 2025 Little League World Series

The 2025 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+ and Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
Times: 12:30 p.m. ET (International championship); 3:30 p.m. ET (U.S. championship)
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo
Location: South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Stream the Little League World Series on Fubo

2025 Little League World Series bracket: Scores, schedule

All times Eastern. For a full list of results, click here.

Saturday, Aug 23

International bracket championship

Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0

United States bracket championship

Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. | ABC

Sunday, Aug. 24

Third-place game

Aruba vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. | ESPN

Championship game

Chinese Taipei vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. | ABC

Stream the Little League World Series on Fubo

What time is the 2025 Little League World Series today?

Saturday’s action in the Little League World Series begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with the International championship game between Aruba and Chinese Taipei. That game will be followed by the United States championship game between Connecticut and Nevada at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Where are Little League Series games being played today?

The International bracket championship game and the United States bracket championship will be played in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

2025 Little League World Series scores

For a full list of results, click here.

United State bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 30: Connecticut (Metro) 7, Nevada (Moutain) 3
Game 32: South Carolina (Southeast) 7, South Dakota (Midwest) 6

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 34: Nevada (Mountain) 5, South Carolina (Southeast) 3

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 36: Connecticut (Metro) vs. Nevada (Mountain), 3:30 p.m. ET

International bracket

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Game 29: Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
Game 31: Aruba 3, Japan 0

Thursday, Aug. 21

Game 33: Aruba 3, Venezuela 1

Saturday, Aug. 23

Game 35: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0

When is the 2025 Little League World Series championship game?

The championship and third-place games are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 in Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the Little League World Series complex in Wiliamsport, Pennsylvania. The game follows the third-place game at Lamade Stadium.

LLWS third-place game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket loser vs. U.S. bracket loser, 10 a.m. ET | ESPN

LLWS championship game — Sunday. Aug. 24

International bracket winner vs. U.S. bracket winner, 3 p.m. ET | ABC

Meet the Aruba team at the 2025 Little League World Series

Aruba Center Little League (Santa Cruz, Aruba) will make a return trip to the LLWS this year after once again capturing the Caribbean region title. Overall, this will be Aruba Center’s third trip to the LLWS, after previous appearances in 2024 and 2011, according to Little League. The 2024 team went 2-2 in in Williamsport. A team from Aruba has never won the Little League World Series. — Sherlon Christie

Meet the Chinese Taipei team at the 2025 Little League World Series

Tung-Yuan LL (Taipei, Chinese Taipei) cruised to a 6-1 record in the Asia-Pacific tournament to get to Williamsport. According to Little League, ‘this will be the fourth-straight trip for Chinese Taipei as the representative for the Asia-Pacific region, starting with Fu-Lin Little League (Taipei, Chinese Taipei) earning the bid in 2022.” Chinese Taipei has a rich history in the LLWS with 33 appearances, including this year. Tung-Yuan Little League made its last, and only other, trip to Williamsport back in 2015, finishing the tournament with a 2-2 record, Little League said. If it seems like Chinese Taipei is one of the international teams to watch every year, that’s because Chinese Taipei is the country with the most Little League World Series titles (17), outside the United States, with the country’s last championship coming in 1996 from Kaohsiung Little League. — Sherlon Christie

Meet the Connecticut team at the 2025 Little League World Series

For the second time since 2017, a team from Connecticut will go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but this time from the Metro region bracket. Prior to 2022, Connecticut was a member of the New England region, but the Little League World Series expanded from 16 teams to its current format of 20 in 2022. This year, Fairfield National Little League (Fairfield, Connecticut) edged St. James-Smithtown Little League (Smithtown, New York), 12-1, to guarantee its spot at the LLWS. Connecticut has won four LLWS titles with the last coming in 1989 from Trumbull National Little League (Trumbull, Connecticut). — Sherlon Christie

Meet the Nevada team at the 2025 Little League World Series

The Las Vegas area appears to be a hot spot for Little League baseball talent and Summerlin South Little League (Las Vegas) is just the latest example. Summerlin South LL defeated Lone Peak Little League (Alpine, Utah), 6-3, in the Mountain championship game to earn a spot this year. According to Fox 5 Las Vegas, Summerlin South is the third straight team from Southern Nevada to represent the region at the LLWS. If Summerlin South can win the 2025 Little League World Series title, it will be the first team from Nevada to do it. — Sherlon Christie

Little League World Series: Who won 2024 tournament?

The 2024 LLWS finished with a thriller, as Florida claimed a 2-1 extra-innings victory over Taiwan.

The Lake Mary Little League team made history beyond lifting the Little League World Series trophy. In winning the game, they became the first Florida-based team to ever win the tournament, ending a run that saw eight previous LLWS finalists lose in the title game. — Sherlon Christie

The Cleveland Browns wrapped up their 2025 preseason with a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

While the victory clinched the Browns an undefeated preseason, the day was not a great one for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Sanders returned to action against the Rams after missing Cleveland’s second preseason game because of an oblique injury. He was the third quarterback into the game, behind veteran starter Joe Flacco and third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel, and played most of the second half.

While many were hoping Sanders would build upon a strong preseason debut, the Colorado product instead endured a trying outing where he was under great duress and struggled to generate positive plays.

Here’s what to know about Sanders’ second preseason game, as well as performance grades for the fifth-round rookie.

How did Shedeur Sanders play today?

Sanders played most of the second half of the Browns’ preseason Week 3 matchup with the Rams and endured a difficult performance. The main issue? Sanders was sacked nearly as many times (5) as he had total pass attempts (6) in the contest.

Part of the issue was that Sanders was playing behind Cleveland’s backup offensive line. That unit struggled to adequately protect the rookie, leading him to be under relentless pressure while he was on the field.

That said, Sanders was not blameless for the sacks. He frequently held onto the ball too long while looking to evade pressure and make plays.

Sanders also continued to show an instinct to drift back in the pocket while under pressure, which was the lone major negative from his strong preseason Week 1 start against the Carolina Panthers. This bad habit caused Sanders to absorb bigger losses on his sacks against Los Angeles and routinely put Cleveland far behind the chains.

To Sanders’ credit, he did show a willingness to move around the pocket and attempt to get into throwing position. In one near-spectacular play, he avoided two tacklers in the backfield before nearly hitting running back Trayveon Williams for a gain over the middle. The pass was just slightly behind the veteran, who couldn’t reel it in.

That about described the day for Sanders. He was not nearly as sharp as he was in his preseason debut and didn’t flash the same sort of high-level arm talent and quality ball placement he showed against Carolina. He simply tried to do a bit too much when he should have focused more on getting the ball out of his hands quickly.

While it’s hard to parse out exactly how much blame for Sanders’ struggles should be placed on him and how much belongs to the shoddy offensive line play, there’s no doubting this was a subpar outing for the rookie.

And given that the Colorado product gave himself a ‘C+’ for his strong debut, he probably will be even harsher on himself after Saturday’s showing.

Shedeur Sanders preseason Week 3 grade: D+

Shedeur Sanders stats

Sanders was sacked five times against the Rams and lost a whopping 41 yards on those plays during the Browns’ 19-17 win.

Below is a look at Sanders’ full stats from the contest:

Completions/Attempts: 3/6 (50%)
Passing yards: 14
Passing touchdowns: 0
Interceptions: 0
Passer rating: 56.2
Sacks: 5