McCord’s 4-TD Comeback, US Open Qualifying, and Heavyweight Showdown Headline Friday Sports
Friday’s sports slate delivered a little of everything, led by Kyle McCord’s late-game heroics in Green Bay. The Packers rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals, 42–38, in the preseason finale. McCord completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, including two late scoring throws to Kisean Johnson. CBS Sports
The performance strengthens McCord’s case as Green Bay’s roster decisions approach. For fans, it was also a reminder that preseason football can still produce genuine drama: especially when a backup quarterback turns a near-loss into a comeback win.
Tennis offered a more emotional changing-of-the-guard moment. Rei Sakamoto defeated Kei Nishikori, 6–4, 7–6(3), in US Open qualifying, ending Nishikori’s final appearance at the tournament while earning a place in Monday’s main draw. Carlos Alcaraz returns as defending champion, while Roman Safiullin is also set for main-draw action; available schedule listings place them in separate opening-round matches. ESPN
Basketball fans also saw Victor Wembanyama make an impact for France in FIBA World Cup qualifying. The San Antonio Spurs star and national-team captain posted 22 points and nine rebounds against Slovenia. FIBA
The weekend’s heavyweight spotlight moves to London, where Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic meet Saturday at The O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, live on DAZN. ESPN Follow Bad Left Hook and The Manila Times for additional fight and international sports coverage.
Which Friday performance stood out most to you: McCord’s comeback, Sakamoto’s breakthrough or Wembanyama’s return?
