Reported · 111 Consecutive Games, Zero Errors: Wilson Breaks Mlb Shortstop Recorddaily editionsoccerinjuries
Three continental confederations have jointly accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of deception, while Tim Anderson retired from MLB citing mental health and a wave of roster and injury news moved through NFL camps.
Reported · 111 Consecutive Games, Zero Errors: Wilson Breaks Mlb Shortstop Recorddaily editionsoccermlb
Jacob Wilson set an MLB shortstop record with 111 consecutive errorless games as the Athletics beat Boston, while FIFA faces unified opposition from three continental confederations over Infantino's failed World Cup privatization scheme.
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Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for consecutive error-free games at shortstop with 111 consecutive games, per ESPN.
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The NFL updated Rule 15 for the 2026 season to permit head coaches to designate a sideline staff member to throw the red flag and initiate replay challenges, a procedural change the league made without an ownership vote.
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FIFA released a Saturday statement asserting there is a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine President Gianni Infantino, per Front Office Sports.
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Lions starting center Cade Mays fractured a small bone in his wrist during training camp and is expected to miss approximately 8-10 weeks, per a source who spoke to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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The New York Giants completed their first training camp under John Harbaugh in West Virginia with 12 days and 10 practices, revealing strong early defensive progress and player evaluations while their merged offensive scheme remains in the installation phase.
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Liverpool completed the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent for approximately 55 million euros next summer.
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UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC issued a joint open letter on Monday accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of 'deception' over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise World Cup privatization scheme.
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Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo season-ending elbow surgery for a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament after receiving a second opinion from specialist Dr.
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Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabia government official and boxing promoter, withdrew his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County on Monday despite having already received clearance from both the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator.
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Two days after Larry Fitzgerald was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Arizona Cardinals announced they will retire his No.
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Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title and spent eight of his 10 MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox, announced his retirement at age 33 after citing mental health struggles and loss of enjoyment in the game.
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Wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury during Saturday practice and is expected to miss the preseason.
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's statements opposing transgender women in sports have triggered national political attention and exposed ambiguity in the WNBA's eligibility rules.
Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccerinjuries
Javier Tebas's declaration that the Infantino era is over kept FIFA's governance fight at the center of the day, while injuries reshaped two football sidelines and Jorge Messi's death closed a chapter of his son's career.
Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccerinjuries
LaLiga's Javier Tebas became the highest-profile voice yet to declare Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency finished, a day after FIFA framed criticism of him as a coordinated campaign.
Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccertransactions
FIFA mounted a formal defense of president Gianni Infantino on August 8-9 against what it called a 'concerted effort' to undermine him, as the conflict with UEFA shifted from personal allegations to institutional power over commercial rights and confederation authority.
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Jorge Messi, the father and long-time agent of Lionel Messi, has died in Argentina at age 68. He had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer.
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The Carolina Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their third-string quarterback on Sunday following a hamstring injury to undrafted rookie Haynes King during the Hall of Fame game.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on August 9 due to a right knee injury. He has not played since winning Wimbledon in July.
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LaLiga president Javier Tebas publicly stated that Gianni Infantino's tenure as FIFA president has ended, escalating pressure on the FIFA leader following failed investment plans and calls for his resignation from UEFA and national associations.
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Aaron McKenna won the IBF world middleweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha at Dublin's 3Arena on August 9, extending his professional record to 21-0.
Reported · Ipswich Town Signs Serbian Midfielder Sasa Lukic From Fulhamdaily editiontransactionssoccer
Ipswich Town completed the acquisition of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on a four-year deal, marking the club's second signing from the same source in the summer window.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, injured in a July 14 car crash that left him with a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken left hand, intends to coach the team's preseason opener Thursday against Tennessee.
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Ipswich Town completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on an undisclosed fee, with Lukic signing a contract through 2030.
Reported · Cfp Adds App State Ad Doug Gillin To Selection Committeedaily editioncombat sportssoccer
Federal prosecutors specified a Feb. 8, 2027 trial date for the Rozier gambling case as they push to jail his co-defendant, while the UFC officially booked Van vs.
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The CFP added a mid-major voice, the Dolphins centralized authority under new leadership, and federal prosecutors escalated the Rozier gambling case, while Reusser holds a narrow Tour de France Femmes lead into the mountains.
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College football's playoff committee gains a 12-year mid-major AD; Miami's power structure centralizes under a new CEO; and Jordan's football federation accuses FIFA of withholding prize money to coerce endorsement of Gianni Infantino's re-election.
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Federal prosecutors filed a motion alleging that De'Niro Laster, childhood friend and co-defendant of NBA player Terry Rozier, has violated bond conditions by tampering with witnesses and obstructing justice through social media posts.
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences announced Tuesday that they have reached final settlement agreements resolving all pending litigation over conference realignment, the poaching clause, and exit fees.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell participated in limited individual drills on Wednesday, his first padded practice since December 2024. Dell caught passes from C.J.
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Tour de France Femmes officials implemented equipment checks to prevent riders from using bra padding and other items as aerodynamic fairings, which can provide up to one second per kilometre advantage.
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NBC Sports has secured a multi-year renewal of broadcast rights to the Preakness Stakes, fending off competing bids from Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon.
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Joseph Parker, a 34-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion, had his provisional suspension lifted after testing positive for cocaine, according to BBC Sport.
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she wants to move past the national controversy stemming from her July comments on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Reported · Alex Eala Wins First Wta Title At Dc Open, Becomes First Filipina To Win Wta 500 Crowndaily editionsoccertransactions
The MLB trade deadline moved contenders to reinforce their rotations and rosters on Sunday, while FIFA's governance crisis hardened into formal institutional opposition as England joined Wales and UEFA in withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino.
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Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, president of Jordan's national football federation, accused FIFA of withholding $4.2 million in Arab Cup prize money to pressure him into endorsing Gianni Infantino's re-election.
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Daniel Sillman, 37, has been named CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment, taking operational control of the Miami Dolphins.
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Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq, the 16th overall pick, suffered a setback from May hernia surgery and will miss training camp time.
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Marlen Reusser of Switzerland, the world time trial champion, won stage four of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes with a 21-kilometer individual time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon, finishing in 27 minutes, 30 seconds.
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Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Louisiana's Bryan Maggard.
Reported · Fifa Abandons Private Equity Plan After Confederation Oppositiondaily editionsoccertransactions
England's formal withdrawal of support for Gianni Infantino joined UEFA's legal threat and a document preservation letter as the FIFA governance crisis deepened, while MLB and WNBA trade deadlines produced a wave of roster moves across both leagues.
Reported · Fifa Abandons Private Equity Plan After Confederation Oppositiondaily editionsoccerwnba
Infantino's private equity plan collapse triggered coordinated defections from England, Wales, and UEFA as his path to March 2027 re-election narrowed.
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The Chicago Cubs acquired 35-year-old right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene.
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The Cleveland Guardians traded catching prospect Jacob Cozart to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfielder Jo Adell on August 3, 2026, at the MLB trade deadline.
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The Cleveland Guardians traded for left-hander Foster Griffin, a first-time All-Star, from the Washington Nationals before the Monday deadline to bolster their postseason rotation.
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UEFA has raised the possibility of legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed World Cup privatization scheme and sent him a document preservation letter.
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The Dallas Wings announced they will play all home games at the American Airlines Center, the 20,000-seat downtown arena shared with the NBA Mavericks, for the 2027 season while construction delays persist on their permanent home at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium.
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Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, 26-year-old United States cricket international, has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of match-fixing during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in 2025.
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Olivia Miles scored 28 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever but drew her third technical foul of the season, triggering a WNBA fine.
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Marc Skinner left his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual consent after five years in charge, during a period marked by the club's first major trophy but inconsistent league finishes.
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The English Football Association will write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to withdraw its backing, following Wales's public defection and escalating opposition from major European confederations.
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Notre Dame and USC have agreed to a four-game football series beginning in 2030, with the first matchup scheduled for Week 1 in Los Angeles.
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Alex Eala, 21, defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the Mubadala DC Open final in Washington to claim her first WTA title.
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Shiho Kuwaki won the 2026 Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, finishing at five under par and defeating Esther Henseleit in a playoff.
Reported · Fifa Adviser Resigns, Coo Accuses Infantino Of Deceiving Staff On Private Equity Plandaily editionsoccertransactions
Two senior FIFA officials broke publicly with Gianni Infantino over a private equity plan for the World Cup, while the baseball trade deadline reshaped several rotations, headlined by the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal.
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered during the team's first practice of training camp, according to ESPN reporting.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a late Saturday trade.
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The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in a four-player trade.
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The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in a trade sending three prospects to New York.
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The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on August 2, sending her to a team 13 games out of playoff position in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-rounder.
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FIFA has dropped a proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise to private investors, following coordinated opposition from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC.
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Victory+ board removed CEO Neil Gruninger and replaced him with Jon Spencer of TriWest Capital Partners after the streaming platform lost three major sports rights deals (Texas Rangers, NWSL, Anaheim Ducks) in two weeks.
Reported · Chelsea Fined £10M For Breaching Agent Payment Rulesdaily editionsoccertransactions
Three confederations representing 143 of FIFA's 211 votes have rejected Infantino's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, as two senior officials broke publicly with the proposal and Chelsea absorbed a £10m fine for agent payment violations.
Reported · Bears Training Camp: Williams Slims Down, Odunze Targets Elite Receiving Role, Gordon Absentdaily editionsoccerinjuries
UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now stand against FIFA's plan to bring private investors into World Cup revenue, while training camps opened with an early injury scare in Cincinnati and roster business across two leagues.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees on Saturday in exchange for minor league catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz, with the Yankees covering a portion of salary.
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Carlos Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker and ex-U.S.
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The Atlanta Falcons signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, announced Saturday.
Reported · Angels Trade Silseth, O'Hoppe To Rangers For Minor League 3Bdaily editionsoccertransactions
UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now oppose Gianni Infantino's plan to bring in private investors, a bloc big enough to block it outright, while training camps, trade deadlines, and one somber tribute filled out the rest of the day.
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Three continental soccer confederations representing 143 FIFA member associations have rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup operations to private investors.
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Bijan Robinson (Falcons RB), Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions RB), Vita Vea (Buccaneers DT), and Tuli Tuipulotu (Chargers OLB) are holding in at 2026 training camp seeking contract extensions or trades.
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The Toronto Tempo traded for Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow, sending back the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick.
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The Football Association fined Chelsea £10m and imposed a suspended two-window registration ban for breaching agent payment rules between 2009 and 2022.
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Franco Baresi, AC Milan's captain for 15 seasons and one of soccer's greatest defenders, has died at age 66, according to BBC Sport.
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Oregon State women's basketball players, backed by the United College Athletes Association, filed a union petition with the Oregon Employment Relations Board on Friday, marking the first unionization effort based solely on public sector state labor laws.
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Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League terminated defenseman Cal Foote's contract Thursday after stakeholder objections.
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Rose Davies became the first woman ever to win both the 5000m and 10,000m at the same Commonwealth Games, winning the 5000m on Friday at Glasgow 2026 in 14 minutes 44.53 seconds.
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The International Ice Hockey Federation announced that Russia will be barred from four major 2027 tournaments: the world junior championships, world championships, and under-18 men's and women's tournaments.
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Cara Gardner Morey, the Vancouver Goldeneyes' general manager, has stepped down from her front-office role to become the team's head coach after one inaugural season.
Reported · Browns Lock In Safety Grant Delpit With Three-Year, $48M Extensiondaily editionsoccerinjuries
Training camps opened this week with big contract news and bigger injury news arriving together, while FIFA's private investment plan triggered a unanimous UEFA boycott threat.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart, the team's first-round pick in 2025, was carted off during the first day of training camp on July 30 with a hyperextended left knee.
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Stephen Fleming, former New Zealand captain and Chennai Super Kings head coach, is the ECB's preferred candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach, according to ESPN reporting.
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Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that they are merging, with the PFL shifting under the MVP umbrella to form a single combat sports company.
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The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night.
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The Chicago Bears opened 2026 training camp in Lake Forest with Caleb Williams reporting 10-15 pounds lighter and aiming for a 70% completion percentage alongside OC Ben Johnson.
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The English Football Association has updated its discipline rules to impose at least 10-match suspensions for players found guilty of discrimination.
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Sean Payton has accepted Drew Brees' invitation to present him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2026.
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Ahman Green, who holds the Green Bay Packers record with 8,322 career rushing yards, announced during a podcast interview that he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease in January 2025.
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The 32-year-old English defender left Manchester City on a free transfer after his contract expired and signed a two-year deal with Serie A's Inter Milan through June 2028.
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Premier League clubs unanimously agreed Thursday to submit a long-term financial proposal to the EFL, restarting talks on the 'New Deal' that stalled in 2024.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the 211 member federations until September 19 to approve a private investment scheme that would give each association up to $40 million in funding.
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Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have torn his ACL during the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, according to ESPN and NFL Network reporting.
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San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension beginning in the 2027-28 season with an $18.8 million average annual value, making him the NHL's highest-paid player.
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Running backs Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) and Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) did not participate in the first day of training camp on Wednesday while seeking contract extensions.
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Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out of practice Wednesday with a tight back flare-up that the team characterizes as a recurrence of an existing injury.
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Grant Delpit signed a three-year, $48 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, the second secondary retention for Cleveland in two days.
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Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike passed his physical and was removed from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, practicing for the first time since suffering a career-threatening neck injury in Week 2 of last season.
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The NCAA suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games after he accepted a $427 flight from an agent following his declaration for the NFL draft.
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Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot multiple times Sunday night at their Virginia home by their son.
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West Indies won the first Test against Pakistan by 90 runs, with fast bowler Jayden Seales taking 5 wickets for 20 runs in Pakistan's second innings.
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Tarik Skubal reached his 1,000th career strikeout in Wednesday's game against Baltimore, striking out leadoff batter Taylor Ward in the first inning.
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Umanmielen owed $550,000 and Harper owed $400,000 in termination fees after signing revenue-sharing contracts in January and transferring to LSU within the 90-day window.
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Safety-turned-linebacker Jamal Adams, 30, agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on July 28, 2026, entering his 10th NFL season.
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Kirk Cousins will take the first-team snaps to open training camp for the Raiders, head coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.
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Three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey will begin Pittsburgh's training camp on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a knee injury during minicamp.
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Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after contract extension negotiations stalled, per ESPN.
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Carolina Panthers second-year tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Tuesday's training camp practice after getting rolled up on in a pile.
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Baker Mayfield is reporting to Tampa Bay's training camp without a new contract, according to ESPN sources.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed creating a $20 billion company (FIFA Forward Enterprise) to run the World Cup and other tournaments, selling minority stakes to private investors including the Kushner family.
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The Minnesota Vikings suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following his July 16 guilty plea to third-degree DWI.
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Chris Ballard stated his intention to keep Anthony Richardson on the roster alongside starter Daniel Jones, despite Richardson's unrescinded trade request earlier this year.
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Ohio State signed a $17 million per year jersey patch agreement with JPMorganChase covering all 36 university sports teams.
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The PGA Tour confirmed the Travelers Championship and a Sompo-sponsored event as the first two tournaments in its new Championship Series launching in 2028.
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Roberto Mancini, 61, has been named Italy's head coach by federation president Giovanni Malagò, returning to the role four years after his 2023 resignation.
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At Big Ten media days, Commissioner Tony Petitti cited four consecutive CFP wins against SEC teams and an 8-2 bowl record advantage over two years to establish the Big Ten's postseason edge.
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Draymond Green agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal with the Golden State Warriors after declining his $27.6 million player option. The deal lacks a no-trade clause.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was cleared to practice Wednesday after undergoing neck surgery and missing the entire 2025 offseason.
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Saturday and Sunday saw contract resolutions, trade fallout, and significant roster injuries across baseball, basketball, football, and soccer, with injury news dominating the competitive landscape as deadlines loom.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones announced he is fully cleared to participate in full training camp after an Achilles injury ended his 2025 season.
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Stanford football players announced the formation of a College Football Players Association chapter on Monday, making Stanford the first team to partner with the CFBPA.
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Andrea Pirlo announced via Instagram on Monday that he has withdrawn from candidacy for the Italy national team coaching position after Italian politicians raised concerns about his sponsorship deal with Fonbet, a Russian betting firm.
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The Athletics' 28-year-old All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee on the basepaths, per ESPN.
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Errol Spence Jr., a future Hall of Famer and former unified welterweight champion, lost his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision in a 12-round middleweight bout in Sydney.
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County Mayo won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on Sunday, defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in Dublin to end a 75-year drought since their last title in 1951.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Saturday at the All-Star Game in Chicago that the league will launch a centralized replay center in 2027 using the NBA's Secaucus, New Jersey facility.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert declined to directly answer whether she will remain commissioner into 2027, instead pivoting to statements about business growth.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, according to ESPN.
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The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a reworked contract guaranteeing $15.5 million with up to $21 million total in incentives, ending months of holdout and negotiation.
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LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at 1 a.m., according to ESPN reporting, ending a deliberation among Philadelphia, Cleveland, Miami, and Golden State.
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Eddie Hearn confirms the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout, signed three months ago, carries a legally binding UK-venue requirement.
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Columbus and Cole Sillinger agreed to a three-year contract worth $13.875 million on Saturday, avoiding his scheduled arbitration hearing on Monday.
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The Brewers designated pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Astros on July 15.
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The New York Yankees placed All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he felt tightness while rounding first on a double Saturday night against Philadelphia.
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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since suffering a back injury on July 1, finishing the session with a home run.
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Inter Milan have initiated negotiations with Tottenham regarding a potential transfer of captain Cristian Romero, according to reporting by ESPN and Press Association on July 26.
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Jonquel Jones became the first WNBA player to simultaneously hold All-Star MVP, regular-season MVP, Finals MVP, and Commissioner's Cup MVP titles.
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Beau Greaves claimed her third Women's World Matchplay title in four years by defeating Fallon Sherrock in a final that went to the last leg, according to BBC Sport.
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Belgium hired Mark van Bommel as head coach on a Euro 2028 contract, replacing Rudi Garcia.
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Jordan Devey, who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, died by suicide on Tuesday at age 38, according to his family.
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Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, who serves as content director for Yea Alabama (the University of Alabama's name, image, and likeness initiative), was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation conducted by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force.
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Tadej Pogacar moved to the brink of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after Saturday's 20th stage, holding a 6.5-minute lead over Belgian Remco Evenepoel heading into Sunday's final ceremonial stage in Paris.
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Eiver Mosquera, a 19-year-old right-hander for the Miami Marlins, was suspended for 80 games Saturday after testing positive for boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.
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Restricted free agent Spencer Jones signed a two-year, $12 million fully guaranteed offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Denver Nuggets have until 11:59 p.m.
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The Tour de France's final stage on Sunday was shortened from 82.5 miles to 55 miles, with organizers redirecting police and security resources to wildfire response efforts in southwestern France.
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered multiple injuries in a July 14 car crash near his northern California home, including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion.
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Noah Lyles won the 100m at the U.S. athletics championships with a time of 9.79 seconds, according to BBC Sport. The time is the fastest recorded in the world for the 2026 season.
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Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left calf strain, the same injury that sidelined him for 15 games in April when the Mets went 3-12.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared by team medical staff and Dr. Dan Cooper on Wednesday to fully participate in training camp.
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USWNT defender Emily Sonnett suffered a non-contact left knee injury in the 7th minute of Gotham FC's 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns on Friday and was stretchered off the field.
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South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in, 25, transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract through June 30, 2031.
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Gabriel Langton, 18, fell off the high bar during England's men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, landing on his head and neck.
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Boxer Stephen Fulton Jr.
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Manchester City signed 22-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov to a new contract running through 2031 with an option for an additional year, replacing his previous deal set to expire in 2029.
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Cristian Volpato, a 22-year-old Australian midfielder who appeared in the World Cup in July 2026, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge at 1:10 AM on Friday.
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Tadej Pogacar launched a solo attack from 12 kilometers out on stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France at Alpe d'Huez, catching and passing Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez in the final 1.5 kilometers to win the stage.
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Michael Kim shot a 12-under 59 on Friday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, becoming only the 15th golfer in PGA Tour history to break 60.
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Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach by seventh-round stoppage in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday. Wach's corner pulled him from the bout after round seven.
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Tony Romo, the lead game analyst for CBS's NFL coverage since 2017 and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled October 8, 2026 for a hearing on Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Mark van Bommel, the former Netherlands international and Royal Antwerp FC manager, has been appointed head coach of Belgium's national team, replacing Rudi Garcia whose contract expires July 31.
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Duke and Michigan's December 21 nonconference men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden has been canceled due to unresolved broadcast-rights disputes tied to Duke's exclusive Amazon Prime Video deal.
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The Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins July 26 in Morocco and runs through August 16, featuring 16 teams divided into four groups.
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The NFL confirmed Super Bowl LXII will be held in Atlanta on February 13, 2028, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Daphne Schrager, a Paris 2024 silver medallist in Paralympic cycling, has received a two-year ban following a positive test for the banned substance Ligandrol.
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John Tortorella, who took over Vegas as interim coach with eight games left and led the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return.
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Wednesday and Thursday brought star players back from surgery across baseball and basketball while others faced new setbacks, Chiefs and Panthers committed billions to stadium infrastructure, and Patrick Kane rejoined Chicago.
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Wednesday brought key players back from injury across baseball and basketball while others hit setbacks, and the NHL moved to centralize local broadcasts after a regional network collapse.
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Panthers second-year pass rusher Nic Scourton tore his ACL on the opening day of NFL training camp and was carted off the field.