Sports Express | August 30, 2026 Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Routs Montreal 7-1

1. Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Routs Montreal 7-1

Source: Bleacher Report

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami rolled to a 7-1 victory over CF Montréal on Saturday. The 39-year-old opened the scoring with a deflected free kick in the 40th minute, then added three more after halftime — including a chip over goalkeeper Thomas Gillier and a stoppage-time free kick.

Inter Miami controlled 57 percent of possession and registered 11 shots on target. Messi now leads MLS with 18 goals this season, and Saturday marked his first four-goal game since he played for Barcelona in 2020.

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2. Kirk's Late Hit Lifts Blue Jays to 4-3 Comeback Win Over Mariners

Source: CTV News

The Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Saturday. With two outs in the sixth inning, Alejandro Kirk delivered the go-ahead single, while Brett Bateman drove in the tying run moments earlier.

Starter José Soriano struck out six over seven innings for his 11th win, and Louis Varland earned his 31st save. Seattle built a 3-0 lead on Cal Raleigh's solo homer and Taylor Ward's bases-loaded single, but Toronto answered with four runs in the fifth and sixth innings.

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3. Federer Brought to Tears During Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

Source: AP News

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, tearing up several times during his speech. He was inducted alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo, who was introduced by Billie Jean King.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, introduced by his wife Mirka, called the honor "one of the greatest honours of my life." The 45-year-old won eight Wimbledon titles and spent 310 weeks at world No. 1, retiring in 2022 with 103 tour titles. He said his induction was "not a goodbye" to the sport.

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4. Canadian Women's Volleyball Qualifies for First Olympics Since 1996

Source: CBC

Canada's women's volleyball team booked its place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by beating host Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) in the NORCECA Continental Olympic Qualifier final in Santo Domingo on Saturday.

Alexa Gray and Kiera Van Ryk scored 22 points apiece as Canada finished the tournament 5-0. Earlier in the week, Canada also captured its first-ever NORCECA Continental Championship by defeating the United States. Head coach Giovanni Guidetti said the team achieved both of its season goals — reaching the VNL Finals and qualifying for Los Angeles.

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5. Makar Signs Record $163.2 Million Deal With Avalanche

Source: NHL.com

Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, carrying an average annual value of $20.4 million and making him the first player in NHL history to top $20 million per year. The new deal begins in 2027-28.

A two-time Norris Trophy winner (2022, 2025), Makar won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy in 2022 and leads all NHL defensemen in scoring since 2019-20 with 507 points. The contract is expected to set a new salary benchmark for elite defensemen such as Quinn Hughes and Zach Werenski.

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6. Belichick's UNC Opens Season With 15-10 Win Over TCU

Source: AP News

North Carolina opened Bill Belichick's second season with a 15-10 win over TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday. New quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards and Aeron Burrell kicked two field goals.

The 74-year-old Belichick, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, went 4-8 in his college debut last season. UNC built its lead on a Jaylen McGill 9-yard touchdown run and a safety, then held off TCU down the stretch. TCU quarterback Jaden Craig completed 20 of 32 passes for 175 yards.

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7. Roughriders Complete Comeback to Edge Argonauts 28-24

Source: TSN

The Saskatchewan Roughriders snapped a two-game skid with a 28-24 comeback win over the Toronto Argonauts in Regina on Saturday, before a sold-out Mosaic Stadium crowd of 33,350 — the CFL's biggest this season.

Late in the game, an Argonauts offside penalty gave Saskatchewan a fresh set of downs, and Tommy Stevens ran in a two-yard touchdown for the lead. Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly threw for 416 yards and three touchdowns but revealed a broken toe after the game. Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 313 yards, connecting 10 times with KeeSean Johnson.

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8. Perry Dislocates Shoulder in First-Round TKO Loss

Source: MMA Fighting

Mike Perry suffered a dislocated shoulder and a first-round TKO loss to short-notice replacement Brandon Jenkins at Brand Duel in Orlando on Saturday night. Perry accepted the fight after Dillon Danis withdrew two days before the event.

Perry's left shoulder popped out of place during an exchange, and the referee allowed the fight to continue. Jenkins capitalized with a body kick and follow-up ground strikes, finishing the bout at 2:38 of the first round. Perry received medical attention in the cage afterward, with his recovery timeline unclear.

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9. Blackhawks Sign Korchinski to Two-Year Contract

Source: NHL.com

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with defenseman Kevin Korchinski on a two-year contract carrying a $1.325 million salary cap hit, running from 2026-27 through 2027-28.

The 22-year-old appeared in 13 games for Chicago last season with two assists, and posted 26 points (2 goals, 24 assists) in 53 AHL games with Rockford, earning a 2026 AHL All-Star nod. A Saskatoon native, Korchinski won gold with Canada at the 2023 World Juniors and was selected seventh overall in the 2022 NHL Draft.

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10. Packers Sign Veteran Tight End Jonnu Smith

Source: Packers.com

The Green Bay Packers signed tight end Jonnu Smith and released safety Tra Fluellen on Saturday, a move announced by general manager Brian Gutekunst.

Smith, a 6-foot-3, 248-pound 10th-year veteran, was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round in 2017 and has played for the Titans, Patriots, Falcons, Dolphins and Steelers. He has 345 receptions for 3,529 yards and 30 touchdowns in 141 career games. In 2024, he made the Pro Bowl with 88 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns.

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