https://gocheckmysports.com/news.html GoCheckMySports is an independent daily sports news desk built with one intention: get the stories right and keep the facts honest. Scores are facts; stories get checked against their sources before they run. Never betting advice. en-us https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/three-time-pro-bowler-jamal-adams-signs-with-minnesota-vikings.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/three-time-pro-bowler-jamal-adams-signs-with-minnesota-vikings.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:07:44 +0000 Safety-turned-linebacker Jamal Adams, 30, agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on July 28, 2026, entering his 10th NFL season. Adams played all 448 defensive snaps at linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, recording 45 tackles, a sack, seven pressures and a forced fumble across 17 games. The signing reunites him with Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley, who orchestrated Adams' trade to the Seattle Seahawks in 2020. transactionsinjuriesnfl https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/cousins-named-to-start-raiders-camp-over-mendoza.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/cousins-named-to-start-raiders-camp-over-mendoza.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:37 +0000 Kirk Cousins will take the first-team snaps to open training camp for the Raiders, head coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday. Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick, will see time with the second and third teams. Kubiak emphasized that quarterback rep distribution will remain fluid throughout camp. nfltransactionscollege https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/steelers-jalen-ramsey-placed-on-pup-after-minicamp-knee-injury.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/steelers-jalen-ramsey-placed-on-pup-after-minicamp-knee-injury.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:59 +0000 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. GM Omar Khan said Ramsey did not require surgery and anticipates a sidelining of a couple of weeks, with no expectation that Ramsey will miss the season. injuriesnfl https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/vita-vea-requests-trade-from-buccaneers-after-failed-extension-talks.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/vita-vea-requests-trade-from-buccaneers-after-failed-extension-talks.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:07:44 +0000 Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after contract extension negotiations stalled, per ESPN. The 31-year-old is in the final year of a four-year, $71 million deal, set to earn $17 million this season with no guaranteed money. Vea held out of the team's mandatory minicamp last month due to the contract impasse. transactionsnfl https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/panthers-te-mitchell-evans-carted-off-at-training-camp-practice.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/panthers-te-mitchell-evans-carted-off-at-training-camp-practice.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:23 +0000 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. Coach Dave Canales said the medical staff is optimistic about the initial diagnosis and it is not viewed as serious, though a full evaluation is pending. injuriesnfltransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/panthers-te-mitchell-evans-carted-off-during-training-camp-with-ankle-injury.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/panthers-te-mitchell-evans-carted-off-during-training-camp-with-ankle-injury.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:19:33 +0000 Carolina Panthers second-year tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field on Tuesday after sustaining an ankle injury during training camp practice. Coach Dave Canales said Evans was rolled up on and that the initial diagnosis indicates the injury is not serious, with medical staff 'pretty optimistic' about it. Evans is competing with Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders in an open tight end competition after posting 19 receptions, 171 yards, and two touchdowns as a rookie. injuriesnfltransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/bears-poles-and-johnson-frustrated-by-gordon-s-latest-injury-as-camp-begins.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/bears-poles-and-johnson-frustrated-by-gordon-s-latest-injury-as-camp-begins.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:19 +0000 Nickelback Kyler Gordon began training camp on the physically unable to perform list, sidelined by a calf injury that kept him out of OTAs and minicamp. The NFL's highest-paid nickel cornerback, who signed a three-year, $40 million extension in April 2025, continues a pattern of missed time that limited him to five games last season. injuriestransactionsnfl https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/mayfield-reports-to-camp-without-new-deal-as-contract-talks-stall.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/mayfield-reports-to-camp-without-new-deal-as-contract-talks-stall.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:19:33 +0000 Baker Mayfield is reporting to Tampa Bay's training camp without a new contract, according to ESPN sources. The two sides have made no significant progress on a deal, and a contract extension is not expected by the start of camp on July 29. Mayfield, whose current deal pays him $33.33 million per year (16th among quarterbacks), has set a deadline to stop negotiations once the season begins. transactionsnflinjuries https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/uefa-formally-rejects-fifa-s-20-billion-private-investment-plan-for-world-cup.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/uefa-formally-rejects-fifa-s-20-billion-private-investment-plan-for-world-cup.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:59 +0000 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. UEFA issued a formal statement calling the plan a line football's governing bodies should never cross, citing governance and transparency concerns. The proposal requires approval from FIFA's 211 member federations. soccertransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/vikings-suspend-gerald-alexander-for-3-weeks-following-dwi-guilty-plea.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/vikings-suspend-gerald-alexander-for-3-weeks-following-dwi-guilty-plea.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:23 +0000 The Minnesota Vikings suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following his July 16 guilty plea to third-degree DWI. Alexander was arrested April 26 in Edina after refusing a breathalyzer test. The suspension runs from July 25 through August 13. nfl https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-record-17m-annual-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-record-17m-annual-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:23 +0000 Ohio State signed a partnership with JPMorganChase that places jersey patches on all 36 athletic teams and generates nearly $17 million annually for the athletic program. The deal is believed to be one of the largest non-apparel corporate sponsorships in college sports and exceeds many NBA jersey patch deals. transactionsnbascores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-17m-annual-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-17m-annual-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:59 +0000 Ohio State signed a partnership with JPMorganChase worth nearly $17 million per year that includes jersey patches on all 36 varsity team uniforms. The deal also includes NIL opportunities for athletes and is believed to be one of the largest non-apparel corporate sponsorships in college sports. transactionsnbacollege https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-gm-ballard-states-intention-to-keep-richardson-despite-trade-request.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-gm-ballard-states-intention-to-keep-richardson-despite-trade-request.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:37 +0000 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. Ballard said he is 'not inclined' to trade the 2023 No. 4 pick without significant compensation. Richardson is owed $4.24 million in guaranteed bonuses in the first 15 days of training camp. transactionsnflinjuries https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-jpmorganchase-reach-lucrative-jersey-patch-deal.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-jpmorganchase-reach-lucrative-jersey-patch-deal.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:19:33 +0000 Ohio State signed a corporate sponsorship with JPMorganChase worth nearly $17 million per year, including jersey patches on all 36 varsity teams and NIL opportunities for athletes. The deal, announced per ESPN reporting, is believed to be one of the biggest non-apparel corporate deals in college sports and generates annual revenue larger than many NBA jersey patch agreements. scores-resultscollegetransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-record-17m-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/ohio-state-signs-record-17m-jersey-patch-deal-with-jpmorganchase.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:37 +0000 Ohio State signed a $17 million per year jersey patch agreement with JPMorganChase covering all 36 university sports teams. The deal is believed to be the richest college sports jersey patch agreement to date and will include NIL opportunities for athletes. Ohio State declined to confirm the financial value officially. transactionsnba https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/pga-tour-confirms-first-two-championship-series-events-for-2028-launch.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/pga-tour-confirms-first-two-championship-series-events-for-2028-launch.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:19 +0000 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. The restructured tour will comprise roughly 15 Championship Series events with minimum $20 million purses and at least 20 Challenger Series events with purses of at least $4 million. scores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/roberto-mancini-named-italy-coach-after-pirlo-candidacy-collapses.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/roberto-mancini-named-italy-coach-after-pirlo-candidacy-collapses.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:23 +0000 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. The appointment follows the collapse of the federation's preferred candidate Andrea Pirlo, whose ties to a Russian betting firm sparked opposition, and the subsequent resignations of technical director Paolo Maldini and team advisor Leonardo. soccerscores-resultstransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/big-ten-commissioner-petitti-asserts-conference-dominance-over-sec-in-playoff-era.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/big-ten-commissioner-petitti-asserts-conference-dominance-over-sec-in-playoff-era.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:37 +0000 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. The statement arrives amid broader conference realignment and pending Senate legislation on college sports governance. scores-resultscollegetransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/draymond-green-returns-to-warriors-on-one-year-27-7-million-deal.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/draymond-green-returns-to-warriors-on-one-year-27-7-million-deal.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:19 +0000 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. Green's re-signing comes after the Warriors stepped away from trade talks with Milwaukee and after LeBron James chose to sign with Philadelphia. transactionsnba https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/sompo-to-sponsor-new-pga-tour-championship-series-event-launching-in-2028.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/sompo-to-sponsor-new-pga-tour-championship-series-event-launching-in-2028.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:59 +0000 Global insurance company Sompo has secured a multiyear sponsorship deal with the PGA Tour for a new Championship Series event debuting in 2028. A transitional full-field event will run at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, from July 29-August 1, 2027. The 2028 permanent home and date remain unannounced. scores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-dt-deforest-buckner-cleared-for-practice-after-neck-surgery.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-dt-deforest-buckner-cleared-for-practice-after-neck-surgery.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:23 +0000 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. Buckner suffered the injury in November and had been restricted to lifting no more than 10 pounds during early recovery. injuries https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/evening-brief-2026-07-27.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/evening-brief-2026-07-27.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:52:41 +0000 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. transactionsinjuriesmlb https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-qb-daniel-jones-cleared-for-full-training-camp-participation.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/colts-qb-daniel-jones-cleared-for-full-training-camp-participation.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:48:29 +0000 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones announced he is fully cleared to participate in full training camp after an Achilles injury ended his 2025 season. The 29-year-old re-signed with the team on a two-year, $88 million deal and plans to participate in 11-on-11 drills when camp opens Wednesday. injuriesnfltransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/stanford-becomes-first-power-4-program-to-form-cfbpa-chapter-advancing-college-athlete-unionization-effort.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/stanford-becomes-first-power-4-program-to-form-cfbpa-chapter-advancing-college-athlete-unionization-effort.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:59:55 +0000 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. The move advances labor organizing in college sports amid ongoing disputes over player compensation and working conditions. collegetransactions https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/pirlo-withdraws-from-italy-coaching-job-over-russian-betting-firm-sponsorship.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/pirlo-withdraws-from-italy-coaching-job-over-russian-betting-firm-sponsorship.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:59:55 +0000 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. Pirlo maintained the deal was 'exclusively for commercial and sports purposes' and denied it reflects political views. Paolo Maldini, the technical director who championed Pirlo, is reportedly considering stepping down just 16 days into his role. soccertransactionsscores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/jones-wins-all-star-mvp-as-team-spoon-defeats-team-coop-129-122.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/jones-wins-all-star-mvp-as-team-spoon-defeats-team-coop-129-122.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:57:41 +0000 Jonquel Jones scored 22 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and won MVP honors in the WNBA All-Star Game as Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122 in Chicago. The game drew a record crowd of 19,783 at the United Center. Jones became the first player in WNBA history to win the league championship, Finals MVP, Commissioner's Cup, and All-Star Game MVP. nbascores-resultsinjuries https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/sources-athletics-shea-langeliers-has-torn-meniscus.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/sources-athletics-shea-langeliers-has-torn-meniscus.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:46:34 +0000 The Athletics' 28-year-old All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee on the basepaths, per ESPN. If he undergoes surgery as expected, he would miss the remainder of the 2026 season, effectively ending trade speculation before the Aug. 3 deadline. injuriestransactionsmlb https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/spence-jr-loses-comeback-to-tszyu-announces-retirement.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/spence-jr-loses-comeback-to-tszyu-announces-retirement.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:57:41 +0000 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. Judges scored the bout 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111 in Tszyu's favor. Spence Jr. announced he will retire from boxing for a second time after the loss. scores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/mayo-ends-75-year-championship-drought-defeats-kerry-in-all-ireland-final.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/mayo-ends-75-year-championship-drought-defeats-kerry-in-all-ireland-final.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:32:56 +0000 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. The victory closes the chapter on the 'Curse of Mayo,' a legend born from a disputed 1951 incident that was invoked through 11 final defeats across generations. scores-results https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/wnba-to-launch-centralized-replay-center-in-2027.html https://gocheckmysports.com/articles/wnba-to-launch-centralized-replay-center-in-2027.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:46:34 +0000 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. The league is investing tens of millions of dollars in the infrastructure overhaul to address recurring officiating controversies that have sparked player and coach backlash. nbascores-results