1st Down: Erling Haaland faced his old team, Borussia Dortmund, in a thrilling match. Manchester City’s top striker showcased his scoring prowess by netting a crucial goal to secure a 2-1 victory. Elsewhere, Real Madrid clinched a late 2-0 win against RB Leipzig, and PSG triumphed 3-1 over Maccabi Haifa. Chelsea settled for a 1-1 draw against FC Salzburg.
2nd Down: Despite criticism from fans after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in week 1, New York Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh has decided to stick with Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback for their upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns, despite fans calling for Mike White to take over.
3rd Down: Donovan Mitchell surprised many with his move from Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers, expecting to join the New York Knicks instead. He also expressed disagreement with Danny Ainge’s decision to rebuild the Jazz, stating his belief in the team despite the changes.
4th Down: 2021 Indycar champion Alex Palou resolved his differences with Chip Ganassi Racing and will return to the team after previously considering leaving. Palou’s victory at Laguna Seca likely played a role in his decision. Felix Rosenqvist will continue with Arrow McLaren SP despite initial uncertainties about his future with the team.
