Ryan Garcia’s recent candid remarks about his relationship with promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy have sparked significant speculation, hinting that the partnership might be on the verge of a major shift.

Garcia sparked the conversation of riffs between the Mexican boxer and De La Hoya that dates back to 2019 and told Ring Magazine that he has sought to ‘be the bigger person and mend the relationship.’

‘He causes a division in people, and he doesn’t know how to keep a good relationship. He likes to air people’s business and do things that a promoter shouldn’t. He’s always been coming at me,’ Garcia said to Ring Magazine. ‘There’s always riff-raff. I don’t care that he posted the screenshot because I know my worth.’

“After the Romero fight, they gave me the worst offer you can ever imagine,’ Garcia told Ring Magazine. ‘And then Oscar tried to take my rematch with Rolly and give it to Raul Curiel. I’ve been trying to get the Rolly rematch, and now you want to give it to another fighter?’

Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya relationship timeline:

2016: In 2016, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya signed Mexican boxer Ryan Garcia to a multi-year promotional deal. Garcia’s first fight under Golden Boy Promotions was against Jose Antonio Martinez in Dec. 2016, where he won by knockout in the second round.
2019: Ryan Garcia’s relationship with Oscar De La Hoya became publicly strained in the summer of 2019, prior to his fight against Romero Duno in November. Garcia expressed frustration regarding how Golden Boy was managing the fight. However, by September 2019, it appeared that any issues in their relationship had been resolved, as the 21-year-old boxing star signed a multiyear deal to continue with Golden Boy.
2023: After experiencing his first career loss to Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia took to social media to confront Oscar De La Hoya. He accused De La Hoya of abandoning him when he missed the post-fight press conference. By September 2023, Garcia was reportedly questioning the validity of his contract. In November 2023, during a news conference, Garcia claimed that his promoters were supporting his opponent, Oscar Duarte, to defeat him.
2024: Ryan Garcia initially defeated Devin Haney by majority decision; however, this result was later overturned and changed to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for ostarine, according to reports from the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory. In November 2024, Oscar De La Hoya accused Garcia and his team of planning an exhibition match against Rukiya Anpo without his knowledge, which was subsequently called off.
2025: Oscar De La Hoya expressed his concern for Ryan Garcia, hoping that he receives the help he needs after Garcia posted troubling messages on social media, claiming he was experiencing another ‘episode.’ In August 2025, Garcia gave an interview with Ring Magazine in which he stated that he is no longer interested in continuing his business relationship with Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar De La Hoya.

Los Angeles Chargers veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday, according to online jail records.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Perryman was booked on a felony charge at 9:41 p.m. Friday.

Perryman was stopped by South Los Angeles Station deputies for vehicle code violations, authorities said, and during a search, deputies discovered five firearms in Perryman’s vehicle, two of which were assault style rifles. 

‘He was arrested and booked on weapons violation charges and was cooperative with deputies,’ Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

Perryman is being held without bail at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station and is scheduled to appear at Inglewood Court on Tuesday.

The Chargers said in a statement that they are aware of Perryman’s arrest and are gathering information.

‘At this time, we are still in the process of gathering all the facts and working with the appropriate parties. While I can’t comment on specific details, we remain confident that the situation will be resolved fairly and in accordance with the law,’ Perryman’s agent, Ron Butler, said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports.

Perryman is in his second stint with the Chargers, having played for them from 2015, when he was a second-round pick by the team when they were in San Diego, until 2020. Perryman also played for the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans before returning to the Chargers for the 2024 season.

In 2023, while with the Texans, Perryman was suspended for three games for repeated violations of player safety. He was flagged for unnecessary roughness following a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in Week 10. The suspension was later reduced to two games on appeal.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders introduced Byron Leftwich to his team this week, telling his players that the former NFL quarterback would be part of the team’s coaching staff and work with the Buffaloes’ quarterbacks.

“This guy knows what he’s doing,” Sanders told his team, as documented in a YouTube video posted July 29 by Deion Sanders Jr. “And he’s gonna be an intricate part of our success. I already know that. … So, let’s welcome Coach Leftwich.”

The team clapped. However, the university confirmed Friday, Aug. 1 that, “as of right now, Mr. Byron Leftwich is still considered a volunteer with the University,’ as he was in the spring.

This could change in days or weeks if Leftwich officially joins the staff as a paid assistant. The university didn’t respond to requests for further comment.

In the meantime, it’s the second or third time since March that Sanders Sr. has suggested Leftwich has been hired or is on the verge of being hired at Colorado, raising questions about whether Sanders is getting what he wants from the university in terms of staffing. He’s at least been having to wait for it.

Deion Sanders brought it up at Big 12 media days

Sanders previously brought up the subject at a Big 12 Conference media days event July 9, when he indicated he wanted to add Leftwich and former NFL head coach Mike Zimmer to his staff in Boulder but that something was in the way of making it official.

After noting his staff already had more than 150 years of combined NFL experience, Sanders said, “This is without Byron Leftwich, which I’m praying that he does the right thing, and Mike Zimmer.’

Sanders didn’t say who he wanted to do “the right thing.” It sounded then like he might have been hoping that Leftwich accepted the job. But considering that Leftwich has returned to Boulder and is not yet getting paid by the university, it’s also possible Sanders could have been applying public pressure on a decision-maker at CU to do “the right thing,” meaning fund and approve the hiring of Leftwich.

Colorado is getting a great deal with Leftwich working for free. He previously helped lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in February 2021 as the team’s offensive coordinator. The New England Patriots also interviewed him for their head coach vacancy in January. Leftwich, 45, declined comment when contacted by USA TODAY Sports July 11.

The university confirmed in July that Zimmer isn’t on the Colorado staff.

Other previous comments by Deion Sanders

In March, Sanders said more notable staff hirings were on the way.

“We have a couple more huge moves we’ll probably make this week, maybe one next week that you’re gonna really appreciate the understanding of how wonderful this staff is,” Sanders said March 17.

Two days later, on March 19, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that “Leftwich is back in coaching as he is joining Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado.”

At the time, Schultz was a client of the same talent agency that works with Sanders, SMAC Entertainment.

But no big staff moves were announced after that. Leftwich wasn’t officially hired. He was spotted at Colorado wearing school gear in March. In response to questions about it, the school said then that Leftwich was a volunteer.

Also in March, Sanders made a cryptic remark about money on a show called ‘The Morning Run.’

“These people better go and get my money and stop playing,’ he said. He then quickly said “bye, bye” before exiting the show.

It’s not clear what he was talking about then, but it could have been about pay for his staff. Sanders also got a new five-year contract after that worth more than $10 million annually, nearly double his previous annual pay.

Bigger staff and new costs

Despite any holdup with Leftwich, Colorado still has expanded its football staff under Sanders, including the addition of two former Dallas Cowboys players to coach its offensive line – Andre Gurode and George Hegamin. Meanwhile, Colorado’s athletic department is facing the same financial challenges as other major colleges after a judge recently approved a legal settlement that allows schools to pay players up to $20.5 million for their names, images and likenesses (NIL). That’s a whole new cost to add to the budget, starting July 1.

The Buffaloes began preseason practice this week and will open the season at home against Georgia Tech Aug. 29.

Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. Email: bschrotenb@usatoday.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami return to action in the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament against Liga MX side Necaxa on Saturday, Aug. 2. 

Messi had two assists leading Inter Miami to victory in their first Leagues Cup match, but they need to score more goals to move up the MLS side of the standings. 

The top 4 MLS and Liga MX sides will advance to the knockout stage, but all eyes will be on Messi to provide the scoring load for Inter Miami to qualify for the next round. 

“There are still two games to play, a lot can happen,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said a day before the club’s match. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Inter Miami-Necaxa match, and stay tuned for live updates from USA TODAY Sports: 

Is Messi playing tonight? 

Messi is expected to play. His status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the match. 

What time is Inter Miami vs. Necaxa Leagues Cup match? 

The match begins at 7 p.m. ET (8 p.m. in Argentina). 

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Necaxa in Leagues Cup?

The match is available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Necaxa coach knows Messi, Inter Miami well

Necaxa, which beat Atlanta United 3-1 in its Leagues Cup opener July 30, is led by new coach Fernando Gago. 

Gago was a starter alongside Messi and Mascherano in Argentina’s 1-0 win in the Olympic men’s soccer final in 2008, and came off the bench in their loss to Germany in the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup final.

“It’s always special to face people you know, people you’ve shared so many good times with,” Mascherano said of Gago. “And in the end, when the ball starts rolling, I’ll try to do everything I can to compete in the best way possible and win so we can still hope to qualify.”

Inter Miami vs. Necaxa prediction 

Inter Miami 4, Necaxa 1: Messi finds the back of the net again for two goals, Luis Suarez and Tadeo Allende score as Inter Miami cruises to a victory at home. — Safid Deen

Inter Miami vs. Necaxa betting odds

Here are the betting odds, according to BetMGM.

Inter Miami: -220
Draw: +340
Necaxa: +400
Over/under: 3.5

Inter Miami upcoming schedule

Aug. 6: Inter Miami vs. Pumas, 7:30 p.m. ET (Leagues Cup)
Aug. 10: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Aug. 16: Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Aug. 19 or 20: Leagues Cup quarterfinals (if applicable) 
Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)

Katie Ledecky showed she is still the gold standard in the 800 meters freestyle after ending Summer McIntosh’s bid for five individual titles while fending off Australian surprise package Lani Pallister at the world championships on Saturday.

American Ledecky had to fight all the way in a thrilling three-way battle to secure her seventh world title in the event and 23rd overall in a time of 8:05.62 at the Singapore pool.

With three gold medals in the bag and grinding through a huge program, McIntosh mounted a brave challenge and took the lead with 100 meters to go as fans roared in the stands.

But Ledecky found another gear to snatch back the lead then rode home with the gallant Pallister (8:05.98) pushing her to the finish.

‘I kind of figured it was going to be more than just Summer,’ said Ledecky.

‘Definitely the fastest field in the 800 ever … I’m happy I could come out on top.’

McIntosh, who finished 1.67 seconds behind Ledecky, had hoped to match Michael Phelps’s feat of winning five individual gold medals at a single world championships.

But the 18-year-old Canadian can finish off a brilliant campaign with gold in the 400 individual medley (IM) on the final day on Sunday.

Relay world record

While McIntosh may one day be held in the same esteem as nine-times Olympic gold medalist Ledecky, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown has already cemented her place as the greatest backstroker in women’s swimming.

The only woman to win back-to-back Olympic 100 and 200 backstroke golds, McKeown completed another double in Singapore with an emphatic win in the 200.

Once again it was American Regan Smith looking to take down McKeown, only to be reeled in on the last lap as the Australian dominator clocked 2:03.33, the third fastest swim of all time.

It was nearly a second better than Smith (2:04.29), who had taken silver behind McKeown in the 100 and 200 at the Paris Olympics and again in the 100 in Singapore.

Just like in Paris, McKeown’s win came straight after compatriot Cameron McEvoy stormed to his second 50 freestyle title in 21.14 seconds, becoming the oldest Australian world champion at the age of 31.

Fastest off the blocks, McEvoy once again denied Ben Proud (21.26) gold, having beaten the Briton to the Olympic title by a fingertip in Paris exactly a year ago.

Leon Marchand and his 200 IM world record was one of the biggest headlines from the Singapore meet but another Frenchman grabbed the spotlight on Saturday.

Maxime Grousset rocketed to his second 100 butterfly world title in 49.62, beating Swiss Noe Ponti and recording the third quickest swim of all-time in the event.

Only American world record holder Caeleb Dressel (49.45) has gone faster.

It was Grousset’s second butterfly title in Singapore, having also beaten Ponti for the 50 on day two.

Gretchen Walsh kept the U.S. team medal haul ticking upwards with a dominant victory in the 50 butterfly, adding to her 100 title in Singapore.

Touching the wall in 24.83 seconds, Walsh was nearly half a second better than runner-up Alex Perkins, who set an Australian record of 25.31.

There was more cheer for the United States as Jack Alexy, Patrick Sammon, Kate Douglass and Torri Huske combined to win the non-Olympic mixed 4×100 freestyle gold in a world record time of 3:18.83, shaving nearly half a second off Australia’s mark from the event two years ago in Fukuoka (3:18.83).

Apart from McIntosh’s 400 IM title bid, there are seven other gold medals on offer in a packed program on the final day.

Marchand, the ‘French Phelps’, will look to add the 400 IM title to his 200 IM gold, while German iron man Florian Wellbrock will gun for the 1,500 freestyle title to boost his bumper haul after sweeping the open water events.

With just over a month to go before the NFL regular season kicks off, the Dallas Cowboys edge rusher officially requested a trade on August 1.

Parsons has been eyeing a new contract all offseason long, something that has proven to be elusive to this point. There have been bizarre twists and turns that all ultimately led to this point. It seems unlikely that the Cowboys would deal their shining star, especially since the team has seen this story before.

Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are the most recent examples of Cowboys that wanted new contracts, but eventually signed in the final days before the season started.

Time will tell if Parsons joins them.

If Parsons is moved, there isn’t a football team in the world that wouldn’t want him on their squad. However, we can only assume that Jerry Jones would make sure he didn’t land with a competitor in the NFC – sorry, Commanders – or their in-state neighbors, the Houston Texans.

Outside of that, there are certainly better fits than others. Here are the NFL teams that could, in theory, become Parsons’ future employer.

Micah Parsons landing spots

Dallas Cowboys

Sometimes you realize the best place to be is exactly where you are. Remaining with the Cowboys seems to be the likeliest outcome despite Parsons’ request – which comes off as a leverage play at best. Now that the pressure is applied, Dallas will almost certainly get to work and try to hammer out a deal.

We’ve seen this movie before with Prescott and Lamb, who each inked contract extensions in the final weeks before the 2024 regular season. Don’t be surprised if Parsons is the third installment in the series.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers are leaning into their defensive identity under Jim Harbaugh. They have around $31.4 million in cap space to work with and don’t have to worry about a contract for Justin Herbert anytime soon. Parsons could fill the void left by Joey Bosa and take this unit to another level.

The AFC West is an arms race. Acquiring Parsons would be a way for the Chargers to ensure they don’t fall behind.

Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore watched as Pittsburgh went all-in on 2025, but the Ravens remain the team to beat. Making a big swing for a game-changer on defense is the kind of move that just might take them over the top. The Ravens have plenty of draft picks to deal and could also subtract from their current roster to sweeten the pot.

For a team that has consistently fallen short in the postseason, someone of Parsons caliber is exactly what the doctor ordered in a loaded AFC.

Las Vegas Raiders

Similar to the Chargers, the Raiders are also trying to keep pace in the AFC West. They leaned into building a more competitive roster in 2025 by acquiring Geno Smith and hiring Pete Carroll – an indication that this rebuild won’t last long.

After briefly making Maxx Crosby the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history earlier in the offseason, it may not make sense to double down on the edge. However, the Raiders have the available space and can craft a nightmare pass rush for opposing quarterbacks. That sounds awfully enticing.

New York Jets

The Jets are always hunting for stars. However, Parsons isn’t in the twilight of his career like the others they have pursued in recent memory. Armed with a new regime, the Jets have the cap space, draft picks and potential players that could entice the Cowboys to make a deal.

It’s important to remember that, in this case, neither Aaron Glenn or Darren Mougey are tied to most of the players on the current roster. Dealing away players becomes much easier in that case as they look to build the roster in their vision. Glenn could find his Aidan Hutchinson in the form of Parsons, while the Cowboys could be enticed by the possibility of a high draft pick if Justin Fields flames out in New York. There might just be enough risk/reward on both sides to make it work.

The New York Yankees blew multiple leads before losing to the Miami Marlins 13-12 at LoanDepot Park on Friday night.

While the Yankees outhit the Marlins 15-12, Miami did enough to come out on top with a win that featured a six-run seventh inning. New York blew leads of 6-0, 9-4 and 12-10.

Jake Bird, David Bednar and Camilo Doval all made their debut for New York on Friday. Their outings were not what fans were hoping for.

The three pitchers were brought in by New York in an attempt to overhaul the bullpen.

Bird allowed three hits, including a home run, and four earned runs in just 0.1 inning of work. He entered the game with the Yankees leading 9-4 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning.

With the score at 9-8 Yankees, Bednar was brought into the game in place of Bird.

Bednar pitched 1.2 innings, allowing four hits, including one home run, and two earned runs to surrender the lead. He did manage to get the Yankees through the eighth inning without giving up another run.

Doval replaced Bednar to start the ninth inning with the Yankees leading 12-10. He allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) in 0.1 innings to take the loss.

It wasn’t entirely on Doval, though — he was undone in part by a horrible error by another new addition, Jose Caballero.

Playing his first game with the Yankees, Caballero misplayed a ground ball hit to right field. With the ball rolling nearly to the warning track, the game-tying runs were able to score and the winning run was suddenly set up on third.

Four pitches later, the Yankees’ collapse was complete thanks to a dribbler that didn’t even make it to the infield grass.

YES Network broadcaster Michael Kay called it the Yankees’ ‘worst loss of the year.’

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EUGENE, OR – Vashti Cunningham leaped her way to another U.S. title.

Cunningham cleared the bar at 6 feet, 5 ½ inches to win the women’s high jump at the U.S. track and field championships. It’s her season-best mark.

It’s Cunningham’s seventh national title. The win earned the 27-year-old jumper a trip to next month’s world championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in alleged domestic violence incident, police say

Cunningham told reporters Friday’s victory boosted her confidence ahead of the world championships.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy about a win in my life,” Cunningham said after the win. “I’ve had a rough season and it’s just been long. When you don’t know what it’s gonna look like at the end, you’re just going through it day by day. Feels so long and so exhausting. You’re wondering, like, ‘Was I just good for a moment?’ But today, God really showed up for me. I think (the win) has re-sparked my confidence.”

USA TODAY Sports is on the ground in Eugene and has the highlights from day two at Hayward Field:

Kenny Bednarek wins gold in men’s 100

Bednarek ran a personal-best 9.79 to win his first national championship in what was a competitive 100.

Bednarek got a good start, created just enough separation around the 80-meter mark and crossed the finish line in first place.

Remarkably, Bednarek told reporters he started feeling cramps in both his calves roughly 50 meters into the race, but was able to withstand the slight discomfort.

‘I knew I was capable of running that time,’ Bednarek said. ‘Having a cramp in the middle (of the race) and not being able to push the way I wanted to toward the end, I know I have something way faster than that.’

Courtney Lindsey took second with a time of 9.82 and T’Mars McCallum placed third, clocking in at 9.83.

Bednarek, Lindsey and McCallum all recorded personal bests in the event as they qualified for the world championships.

‘It’s about damn time,’ Bednarek said after winning his first national championship. ‘I always knew I had the capability of doing it but I just had to believe in myself. This year I feel like I started living up to my expectations.’

Noah Lyles scratched from the 100 competition. Lyles ran a 10.05 to win his preliminary heat in the men’s 100 on Thursday but elected not to compete on Friday. Lyles already qualified for the 100 at the world championships by virtue of being the defending champion.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden makes statement in women’s 100

There was no doubt who the winner was in the women’s 100.

Jefferson-Wooden led from start to finish in what was a convincing victory, running a personal-best and world-leading time of 10.65. It’s tied for the fifth fastest time in the history of the event.

‘Amazing,’ Jefferson-Wooden said following the win. ‘I’ve been dreaming of days like this, and it’s finally starting to come true. Right now the sky is the limit. I just got to keep working toward bigger and better things.’

Kayla White (10.84) and Aleia Hobbs (10.92) rounded out the top three.

Most of the news came before the women’s 100 final.  

Sha’Carri Richardson withdrew from the 100 at the U.S. championships on Friday. Richardson was arrested earlier this week for an alleged domestic violence incident.

The sprinter does have a bye into this year’s world championships in the 100 as the reigning champion.

The 25-year-old sprinter has elected to run in Sunday’s 200, according to USA track and field.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruises in 400

McLaughlin-Levrone left the other sprinters behind her in the preliminary round of the women’s 400. McLaughlin-Levrone raced to an early lead and cruised the final 150 meters. She crossed the finish line with a time of 49.59. She has the fastest time entering the semifinals.

McLaughlin-Levrone is the 400-meter hurdles world-record holder and two-time Olympic champion in the event, but decided to run the open 400 this season.

Quincy Wilson places fourth in 400 heat

The teenage phenom raced to a fourth-place finish in the opening round of the men’s 400. Wilson had a late surge but was unable to pass the three runners ahead of him. Wilson’s time of 45.39 wasn’t good enough to qualify for the next round.  

Wilson made headway last year for earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. The 17-year-old owns the under-18 400 world record with a time of 44.10.

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