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Daily Mail
13 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Noah Lyles shoved by Kenny Bednarek with US sprinters coming to blows as tense rivaly turns nasty
Noah Lyles was shoved by his American rival Kenny Bednarek during their blistering 200m showdown in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday - before the pair gave a fiery interview together about the race. It was Lyles who landed the day's biggest blow on the track, passing Bednarek for the win and then looking his way to talk some trash. Lyles had passed Bednarek in the final 5 meters of the 200 finals to win the national championship in 19.63 seconds, the world's best time this year and Bednarek's first defeat in 2025. He gave Bednarek a cold stare as he left him behind. Bednarek's answer was a two-handed shove in the back after the finish line, some more heated words and a challenge for a rematch that, for everyone, can't come soon enough. 'Like I´ve said before, Noah´s going be Noah,' Bednarek said. 'If he wants to stare me down, that's fine.' Lyles reeled in Bednarek and crossed for a .04-second victory that sets up a rematch at the world championships, on September 19 in Tokyo. As exhilarating as the race itself was, the best action came after the finish line. There was jawing, the shove and, then, Lyles turning around, backpedaling, reaching his arms out and bouncing up and down like a boxer before lobbing a few more choice words at Bednarek. The complete Noah Lyles - Kenny Bednarek kerfuffle including the replays and the interview segment after — Superdrunkmark69 (@cjzer0) August 3, 2025 Their argument bled into the start of what is normally a celebratory NBC winner's interview. 'I tell ya, if you've got a problem, I expect a call,' Bednarek said, as the network's Lewis Johnson moved the mic between the runners. Lyles replied: 'You know what, you're right. You´re right. Let´s talk after this.' Though they shook hands during that tense post-race, Bednarek was fired up well after the sprinters had left the track. 'The summary is, don't do that to me,' he continued. 'I don't do any of that stuff. It's not good character right there. That's pretty much it. At the end of the day, he won the race. I've got to give him props. He was the better man today.' The win itself was no big surprise for Lyles, the three-time defending world champion who will have to get past Bednarek to make it four in Tokyo. Bednarek was asked what Lyles said as he turned around and gloated after securing his fifth national title at his favorite distance. 'What he said didn't matter, it's just what he did,' Bednarek said. 'Unsportsmanlike and I don't deal with that. It's a respect factor. He's fresh. Last time we lined it up, I beat him, that's all I can say. Next time we line up, I'm going to win. That's all that matters.' Asked to expand on his role in the tiff, Lyles was less forthcoming: 'On coach's orders, no comment.' As is common in a year after the Olympics - and in an era after Usain Bolt - track is a sport desperately in need of some energy. Up to now, track media and the runners themselves have tried to generate rivalries between Lyles and Erriyon Knighton (fizzled out), or Lyles and Letsile Tebogo (beat him in the Olympics last year) or, of course, between Lyles and NFL receiver Tyreek Hill. But now, Bednarek has gladly stepped up. He has won silver and beaten Lyles the last two times they've lined up in the 200 at the Olympics, even though Lyles has had issues at both - in Tokyo with his mental health, then in Paris with COVID. Bednarek referenced some long-simmering issues between the two. 'Just some personal stuff we've got to handle,' he said. But when asked for something, anything, about this burgeoning rivalry, Lyles demurred, instead focusing on what a difficult year this has been for him after an injury in April kept him out of spikes until June. 'If they ain't gonna beat me now, they ain't gonna beat me ever,' Lyles said. But Bednarek isn't so sure of that. The 200 final was Bednarek's fifth race of the week, counting the three heats of the 100 meters, where he won the final Friday. Lyles, who has an automatic spot at worlds in that event as the defending champion, only ran one heat of the 100. 'We'll go fresh and we'll see what happens,' Bednarek said. 'Because I'm very confident I can beat him. That's all I can say.' September 19 can't come soon enough.
Daily Mail
44 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Bruno Fernandes and Iliman Ndiaye come to blows in fiery clash as Everton hold Man United to 2-2 draw in Atlanta
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye were involved in a fiery confrontation during their sides' 2-2 draw in Atlanta. The flashpoint occurred just before Everton's second equaliser. Fernandes slid in from behind on Ndiaye near the halfway line, prompting an angry reaction from the Everton man, who believed the challenge was reckless. The pair squared up in a heated exchange as play continued, and moments later, United conceded a bizarre own goal, with Amad Diallo kicking the ball into his own net. Despite the drama, United were crowned champions of the Premier League Summer Series thanks to their earlier wins over West Ham and Bournemouth. Fernandes had put United ahead in the 19th minute, calmly converting a penalty after James Tarkowski brought down Diallo in the box. Everton responded five minutes before half-time. Idrissa Gueye picked out Ndiaye with a pinpoint cross to the back post, and the Senegal international made no mistake with a composed finish. United regained the lead in the 69th minute through Mason Mount, who turned smartly inside the area before drilling a shot past Jordan Pickford. But the lead didn't last long. After the altercation between Fernandes and Ndiaye, Everton levelled again through Diallo's own goal, capping off a scrappy but intense encounter - one that gave Ruben Amorim's squad a true test ahead of the new Premier League season. Manchester United return to action on Saturday when they host Serie A side Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim's side will then kick off their Premier League campaign the following Sunday against Arsenal at home.
The Sun
44 minutes ago
- The Sun
Man Utd ratings: Mbeumo and Cunha have Red Devils fans excited, but Ugarte worryingly miles off the pace
MANCHESTER UNITED drew 2-2 with Everton in Atlanta to conclude their pre-season tour of the United States. Ruben Amorim 's side twice squandered leads on the night, but still did enough to win the Premier League Summer Series. 7 Skipper Bruno Fernandes fired the Red Devils into a 19th minute lead from the penalty spot, after James Tarkowski was adjudged to have fouled Amad Diallo in the box. Iliman Ndiaye levelled for the Toffees before half-time, profiting on a poor mistake by Manuel Ugarte to score. A brilliant strike by Mason Mount might have won it for United, but for Ayden Heaven 's freak own goal 15 minutes from time. Here is how SunSport's Martin Lipton rated each Red Devil in Atlanta. Altay Bayindir - 5 Keeper's United future is decidedly uncertain and all the reasons for that were again in evidence. Slow reactions to Garner's free-kick should have been punished by O'Brien although he could do nothing about Ndiaye's strike. United need a reliable back-up to Andre Onana. It's hard to make a case for the Turk deserving that responsibility. Leny Yoro - 7 Third start in a row for the French, a clear sign that Amorim has him in mind to be the right-sided defensive starter. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK His callowness at times is on display, as you should expect. 7 There are occasional errors but the potential is unquestioned and one tackle on Beto after De Ligt was dumbfounded was crucial. He would surely welcome more help than Amad will ever give him, though. Matthijs de Ligt - 5 Had the task of neutering Beto's threat but looked lumbering at times. Too often, when asked to defend, United stand off their men rather than forcing errors. The Dutchman is unlikely to ever change at this stage in his career and you can envisage him and Maguire being in and out of the team all season. Strikers with genuine pace might be licking their lips. Luke Shaw - 6 England veteran will probably be the man in possession on the left of the defensive trio for the start of the season and his emphatic backing for Amorim was a significant pointer of dressing room buy-in. But Shaw will know this was not one of his more persuasive performances as he seemed ill at ease whenever Everton opted to run at him. Doesn't help when the midfield is a leaky bathtub. 7 Amad Diallo - 7 Clearly viewed as a wing-back this season and unleashed his rocket speed well to create Cunha's opening before winning the penalty converted by Fernandes. A real threat going forward yet his defensive weaknesses - clear once again in the 'Big Peach' - will surely be targeted by opponents as the season wears on. Can you risk him against the top Premier League sides? Manuel Ugarte - 4 The Uruguayan insists he is now ready for the Premier League. He will have to be better prepared than he was in Atlanta - as he was nowhere near good enough. Everton appeared to feel they could force errors by putting him under pressure. They were not wrong, catching him in possession for Ndiaye's equaliser. This system will always see the most defensive midfielder exposed at times. 7 Kobbie Mainoo - 5 Amorim is adamant the England midfielder can make a genuine first team claim and that he is fitter and more mobile after the pre-season campaign. Yet it is hard to make the case that Mainoo has progressed over the past 12 months. Still not entirely sure what sort of player he is going to be or if he can fit this United shape.. Diogo Dalot - 6 Portuguese defender, one of the six-man 'leadership group', started on the left - although that would make him Dorgu's likely understudy. Did make one really key intervention in front of his own goal as simple centres from Everton left United looking more than vulnerable and happier when moved to the right for the second half. Bryan Mbeumo - 7 First outing in a United short for the £71m recruit from Brentford, who drifted off the right hand side with purpose and penetration. Superb instant switch of play led to the penalty and his willingness to forage on either flank was evidence that the Cameroonian will instantly upgrade United's forward threat. Would have loved to cap his display with a goal but understandably has debut run-out restricted to 45 minutes. Bruno Fernandes - 7 A third goal of the US Tour and second from the spot for the skipper, who is expected to reject the latest Saudi offer and remain at United, although if Sesko is bought he will have to play deeper than he did last night. Saying that, the way he played in and around Mbeumo and Cunha suggested United might not have to sign the Slovenian to have real attacking threat, with Fernandes showing creativity and enterprise throughout although spat with Ndiaye was utterly needless. Matheus Cunha 7 The Brazilian was asked to fill the central attacking role, rather than playing off the front man, although the trident gave him the opportunity to roam at times. Prodded wide of the far post when he might have done better early on but the run in behind was excellent. The feeling remains he is a scorer of great goals more than a great goal scorer. United surely need someone who can do the ugly stuff in front of the net. Subs: Patrick Dorgu (for Mbeumo, 46) 7 One of the stand-out successes of the US Tour and his entrance on the left saw Dalot switch flanks and Amad move further forward. Instantly improved the United left with the ball. Ayden Heaven (for Yoro, 57) 6 Teenager walked into a defence that was being worryingly stretched and did his best to bring more security. Own goal was not his fault at all. Harry Maguire (for Shaw, 57) 6 A little bit of calmness is always welcome. Been there, got the tee-shirt. May not have the starting shirt, though. Mason Mount (for Mainoo, 57) 8 Mount is desperate for an injury-free campaign and goals like he produced to put United back in front win this one will only help his cause. Terrific finish from 16 yards. Casemiro (for Ugarte, 72) 6 Brazilian cannot lose the pace he never had. And surely he is smarter and more streetwise than Ugarte. 6 Rasmus Hojlund (for Cunha, 72) 6 Dane knows his United days may be numbered, even if that is against his will. All he can do is try to prove Amorim he can do a job. Tyler Fredricson (for De Ligt, 88) 6 A late run-out for the youngster. Something more for him to remember from his fortnight Stateside 7
