CONCORD, N.C. — Despite a winless week, Brad Sweet remains atop the National Sprint Car Rankings after the week ending July 14.

With an average finish of 5.154 in 39 starts, Sweet – who also leads the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car standings – holds the top spot over Donny Schatz and Buddy Kofoid, who makes his debut in the national rankings after making his 20th start over the weekend.

Danny Dietrich and David Gravel round out the top five.

Dietrich leads the Eastern region on the strength of 11 victories, while other regional leaders are Kofoid (Great Lakes), Billy Balog (Great Plains), Dominic Scelzi (West), Jacob Patton (Mid-America) and Jack Sodeman Jr. (Ohio-PA).

Dietrich leads the country with 11 victories, while Sweet follows with 10 wins. Aaron Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer and Lance Dewease have each won seven main events.

Eighty-nine drivers have combined to win 199 features run through July 14.

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PERTH, Australia -- Mason Greenwood is in contention to start Manchester United's Premier League opener against Chelsea, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after watching the teenager score his first senior goal in the victory over Leeds United.

The 17-year-old striker, who scored 30 goals in 29 academy games last season, got his first senior goal in the 4-0 win at Optus Stadium on Wednesday and Solskjaer says the youngster has impressed so much that he is an option to start when Chelsea visit Old Trafford on Aug.11.

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"He's got a chance to start [against Chelsea] definitely," Solskjaer told a news conference.

"He's capable, more than capable. He'll always be there in and around the box creating chances.

"I won't say that that's not a possibility [that he will start against Chelsea]. It's a good possibility if he keeps going as he does. It's difficult to keep players out if they keep playing well.

"That first goal is going to be maybe a weight off his shoulders. His movement, cleverness, he's going to be a very good player, the young boy."

Greenwood became the youngest player to start a Premier League game for United when he was picked for the 2-0 defeat to Cardiff on the final day of the season, and the teenager's emergence is well-timed with doubts surrounding Romelu Lukaku's future at the club.

The Belgian, wanted by Inter Milan, sat out the win over Leeds after picking up an injury in training on Tuesday. He only returned to training on Monday after missing the 2-0 victory over Perth Glory on Saturday.

"It's not ideal when you miss training sessions," said Solskjaer.

"He missed towards the end of the training session [on Tuesday] and he missed the game again, so he's missed two chances to play 45 minutes.

"At this stage of the season it's important for us we get everyone fit so hopefully he'll be available soon."

PERTH, Australia -- Romelu Lukaku was omitted from the squad again as Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-0 at Optus Stadium.

The striker is being pursued by Inter Milan and sat out a second consecutive game through injury. He was able to train on Monday but United insisted he had picked a fresh problem during Tuesday's session.

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Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said at his prematch news conference he expected the 26-year-old to play in United's first fixture against Leeds since 2011 after missing the 2-0 win over Perth Glory on Saturday.

David De Gea also sat out the game with Leeds because of illness.

Sources have told ESPN FC that Lukaku wants to move to Inter this summer. The Serie A side are preparing a bid of £60 million with a further £15m in add-ons. United value the Belgium international, who has four years left on his contract, at between £80m and £90m.

A meeting between club chiefs in London last week ended with United indicating they will not entertain a loan bid or an offer that includes Inter players moving in the opposite direction.

United are set to face Inter on the next leg of their preseason tour in Singapore.

Solskjaer has said he will look to replace Lukaku if he leaves but against Leeds, Mason Greenwood made his case to be the one to fill the void.

The 17-year-old, who scored 30 goals in 29 academy games last season, scored his first senior goal to put United 1-0 up on seven minutes after a pinpoint pass from Paul Pogba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross.

Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 on 27 minutes with a beautifully taken goal that saw the England forward leave Gaetano Berardi and Stuart Dallas in a heap on the floor before placing his finish past Kiko Casilla. The damage could have been even greater by half time had Rashford and Dan James not both seen shots come back off the post.

In front of 55,274 fans, Phil Jones made it 3-0 early in the second half with a powerful near post header from Andreas Pereira and Anthony Martial got the fourth from the penalty spot after Liam Cooper had brought down Tahith Chong.

It has arrived. The MLS secondary transfer window, a time that traditionally has seen the most star power enter the league, just opened with a flurry of moves. This year may not be any different as plenty of big names are being linked all over the league. There's also some real interest overseas in the league's talent, especially in the emerging stars. It would continue a trend from the past several years of players using MLS as a stepping stone to one of Europe's big leagues.

We detail some of the most mouth-watering moves that could unfold this summer, in this edition of the MLS and U.S. men's national team Rumor Rater.

Aaron Long to the Premier League: 45 percent

It is no secret that Long has been a massive success story for the New York Red Bulls. A player twice cut by other MLS teams before arriving on trial in New York in 2016, Long has blossomed into a star center-back and a U.S. international. On Sunday, FS1 analyst Brian Dunseth dropped a nugget that a Premier League team is hot on Long's trail.

ESPN FC can confirm that Long has an offer from a Premier League side. And not only that, a source said that the same club has made two offers to the Red Bulls for the 26-year-old's services. The reigning Defender of the Year in MLS, Long could well be on his way out from the Red Bulls. This after signing a new contract with the club last offseason.

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Paxton Pomykal to Europe: 15 percent (right now)

Make no mistake about it, the 19-year-old FC Dallas midfielder is headed to Europe at some point in his career. And it will be soon, especially based off of his form for his club as well as at the U20 World Cup. But here and now, this transfer window, it appears slim for the homegrown product to move to Europe. Sources tell ESPN FC that AC Milan along with teams in England and Germany are showing a high level of interest in the central midfielder. It will be interesting to see this process play out, especially with his continued growth in MLS.

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Cristian Pavon to LA Galaxy: 45 percent

This one remains unchanged from the last edition of the Rumor Rater. The Galaxy are interested in the Boca Juniors forward and the 23-year-old has interest in coming to MLS. This is a fact. If it gets done, that's the tricky part. A source told ESPN FC that Pavon remains a Galaxy target as there is "still interest and conversations ongoing." The Argentina international is a promising young player with options. The fact that the Galaxy are one of those options is a sign of not just the league's ambition but growth in recent years.

Jefferson Savarino to Europe: 40 percent

Coming off a two-goal performance against the Philadelphia Union this past weekend, Savarino's stock is rising. Talk of a transfer is legitimate with sources telling ESPN FC that Real Salt Lake is hoping to hold onto the player until the end of the season before allowing him to make a move. One La Liga team is expressing interest, a source said, but there is also legitimate interest from the Premier League. Recently promoted Aston Villa is intrigued by Savarino and could table an offer, a source said. Interestingly enough, the English club is currently in the United States on a preseason tour.

Alex Mendez to a Champions League club: 30 percent

After a standout performance for the United States at the recently concluded U20 World Cup, former LA Galaxy academy product Mendez has seen his stock rise in recent weeks. Currently with Freiburg in Germany's top flight, big clubs are already showing interest in the midfielder, who turns 19 in September.

A source said that Ajax and Real Madrid both scouted Mendez during the World Cup and that the interest from the Dutch giants in particular is legitimate. Mendez could see a run with Freiburg in preseason before potentially going out on loan. A move to Ajax, however, might be too good to pass up. It is still far-fetched and not certain, a source said, but the fact that Ajax seems genuinely interested (and has tabled an offer in the past) makes this one worth watching down the road.

Andre Rios to San Jose Earthquakes: 95 percent

Last time the Rumor Rater appeared, the former Argentina youth international was trending in the right direction with San Jose. Now it appears that things have progressed even further. Rios, who can play up top or out wide, has been with San Jose head coach Matias Almeyda at River Plate. This is a move that makes sense given the relationship between player and coach and San Jose's need for another attacking piece. Think this move is in a good spot. San Jose gets a player who could benefit from a fresh start under a coach who has gotten the most from him in the past.

Joao Plata to Tigres: 10 percent

The out-of-favor Ecuador international has fallen on hard times at Real Salt Lake, with eight appearances this year and just five minutes played since June. Rumors of a move to Mexico are legitimate with sources telling ESPN FC that there was "strong interest" from Tigres. As of right now, this one doesn't appear likely to materialize as talks have died down.

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Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan: 75%

The Nerazzurri's sporting director, Piero Ausilio, travelled to London last week to meet with Manchester United to move along the negotiations for the Belgian striker. While the Red Devils are open to payments spread over multiple fiscal years, they are looking for at least £20 million up front to cover Lukaku's international amortized value for the coming season. Inter also have more urgency to meet their demands for Lukaku since they have been unable to reach an agreement with Roma for Edin Dzeko.

Mario Lemina to Man United: 70%

With the Harry Maguire deal nearing completion, Manchester United are starting to shift their viewfinder from defence to midfield. Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's preferred option would be Sean Longstaff from Newcastle, but the eye-watering price tag of £50 million set by the Magpies could persuade the Red Devils to explore other options, one of them being Mario Lemina. The 25-year-old's days at St. Mary's seem to be numbered, as he was left out of Southampton's preseason retreat in Austria, and now the relatively cheap price of £18 million could be appealing to Manchester United.

Dani Ceballos to Arsenal: 60%

After shining at the recent Under-21 Euros, the Spanish midfielder is looking for an opportunity to play regularly at the club level next season. Real Madrid, however, are determined to hold on to him long-term and are willing to consider only a loan deal for a season with no option to buy, a formula that Arsenal are willing to accept, considering their limited transfer budget. While Ceballos has also been linked to Milan, he appears to be more interested in playing for Unai Emery and living in London.

Ismael Bennacer to Milan: 90%

The Algerian international is one of the breakout stars of the current Africa Cup of Nations and, after a season at Empoli, is ready to play on a bigger stage. Arsenal added a buy-back clause when they sold him to the Tuscan club back in 2017 but decided to pass on exercising that right once Milan reached an agreement to buy him for €16 million. Bennacer is expected to take a medical for the Rossoneri following Friday's AFCON final against Senegal.

Nicolo Zaniolo to Tottenham: 35%

Following his breakout season, the Italian midfielder has been looking for a raise to get his wages more in line with his market value. So far, his agent has yet to reach an agreement with Roma, leading to speculation that he could leave the Italian capital. Although Spurs face competition from Juventus (at the moment Zaniolo's preferred destination), sending him abroad would make his departure less of a blow to a fan base that has already seen Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas depart this summer. Tottenham's chances are also bolstered by the fact that their former technical director, Franco Baldini, is now an advisor to Roma's president James Pallotta and is the intermediary in the negotiations.

Toby Alderweireld to Roma: 40%

In addition to Zaniolo, Baldini is also working as an intermediary for Roma in a potential deal involving Alderweireld. Roma are looking for two starting-caliber centre-backs this summer, and after reaching an agreement with Atalanta for 23-year-old Gianluca Mancini, they would like to pair him with a veteran. Baldini is looking for a discount on Alderweireld's exit clause of £25 million since there's just one year remaining on the contract, but so far, Spurs have yet to budge on that amount. The player's considerable wages (£80,000) could be an issue, despite the fact that Alderweireld is open to moving to Italy's capital.

Dennis Praet to Leicester: 40%

After being linked to Arsenal, the Belgian international is a target for the Foxes, who are about to be flush with cash with Harry Maguire set to join Manchester United. Praet's current club, Sampdoria, are looking for a return of around €30 million, and while Leicester face competition from Valencia, the Spanish club has yet to reach an agreement on the player's wages.

Hakim Ziyech to Bayern Munich: 50%

After holding up his end of the deal, the Moroccan star could soon see the favour repaid by Ajax. Last year, the player and the club reportedly agreed that Ziyech would stay one more season at the club in exchange for the promise of being let go for a sum in the region of €30 million the following year. Among the many proposals that he has on his table, the 26-year-old seems particularly intrigued by the one coming from Bayern Munich. The German club would allow him to play in a side that favours a possession-based style of football, and he is now waiting for Bayern to make an official proposal to the Dutch giants.

Tiemoue Bakayoko to Paris Saint-Germain: 30%

After securing two quality players, Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia, for a relatively cheap sum, sporting director Leonardo is navigating the transfer market in search of a midfield enforcer, and one of the names under consideration is that of Chelsea's Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Paris-based club would gladly take the Frenchman on loan with an option to buy. Chelsea, however, don't seem too keen on parting ways with a useful player for squad rotation, especially since they would not be able to sign a replacement due to their transfer ban.

Dario Benedetto to Marseille: 70%

The departure of Mario Balotelli has left a large hole in Andre Villas-Boas' team that the club is working to fill as soon as possible. Les Phoceens are especially pushing to reach an agreement with Boca Juniors for Argentine striker Dario Benedetto. Although their first €13 million bid was rejected by Boca, Marseille are confident that they will land Benedetto by increasing their offer by €2 million, as they look keen to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of another Argentine, Lucas Ocampos to Sevilla.

Having had a full week to reflect on her remarkable bowling feats in the third ODI against England, allrounder Ellyse Perry was as humble as she had been while receiving the Player of Match award in front of her team-mates and - very humbled - rivals two Sunday evenings ago in Canterbury.

Perhaps it was the fact she was still surrounded by her fellow Australian players on the team bus as they made the journey to Taunton for the Ashes Test starting on Thursday, perhaps there was something in the fact it sounded like she had just been awoken from a nap when she picked up the phone. But a modest, understated, team-first attitude seems simply to be Perry's style.

"I think it did come out of the blue, to be honest," Perry said of her career-best 7 for 22 which routed England, bowled out for 75, and sealed a 3-0 ODI series victory, worth six Ashes points. It was also the the best ODI bowling performance ever by an Australian woman.

She credited Australia bowling coach Ben Sawyer, who is also head coach of Perry's WBBL side Sydney Sixers, with helping her - and, of course, her fellow bowlers - since he joined the national team last September.

"I've been really fortunate to work with Ben Sawyer for a number of years now and we just always try to keep developing and progressing things as a bowling unit," Perry said. "For whatever reason the other day it was just my day and it went my way and I guess you have those days every now and then when you play. It was just one of those ones that I can't really explain but it was nice."

Perry had another one of those days the last time Australia played England in a Test. Her unbeaten 213 in the drawn match at North Sydney Oval in November 2017, is the third-highest in a Test innings by any woman.

An elite athlete, Perry takes a keen interest in many sports, having gone to watch Roger Federer play Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic against David Goffin in the Wimbledon quarter-finals and kept tabs on the FIFA Women's World Cup, having made 18 appearances for Australia's national team, the Matildas, in her previous career as a football player.

"It feels like a long, long time ago now but I certainly, like anyone else, absolutely love the Matildas and enjoy following their progress and how they're going," Perry said. "But personally I think football feels like a whole other career ago, I guess. With England making it to the semi-finals there was a lot of buzz over here. It was really big news and I kept a bit of an eye on it."

But back to cricket, and the team. Perry, who has played all of her seven career Tests against England, expects the hosts to come out firing, given they must win the match to keep alive any hope of wrenching the Ashes from Australia.

"The situation has set up a really exciting Test match because I know as a team we're really eager to play an exciting, enjoyable brand of cricket to watch and part of that is trying to push for a result and be successful in the Test match," Perry said. "England are in a position now where they need to win the Test match, so from that point of view, it means there's going to be some really great cricket played.

"England are an incredibly capable side with a number of very, very good players. I know they've been disappointed with how they've performed in the series so far but I think we're all incredibly wary of them and what they're capable of doing and given the pressure that they're under to be aggressive and play well and win this match coming up it's going to be a really good fight for us."