The Colorado Rockies placed their catcher Hunter Goodman on the injured list due to a shoulder injury. Braxton Fulford was called up to replace him while the team focuses on Goodman's long-term health despite being unlikely to make the playoffs.
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Hunter Goodman, a two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger award winner, injured his shoulder and was removed from the lineup.
Goodman is 26 years old and has had strong offensive stats in both this season and last.
The Rockies have a poor record (50-75) and are far behind the NL West leader, the Dodgers.
Braxton Fulford, a minor-league catcher, was called up to the major league team to fill Goodman's spot.
Fulford has played 40 games this season but has weaker batting statistics compared to teammate Brett Sullivan.
Brett Sullivan is a more experienced catcher with 65 games played this season and better overall batting stats.
The Rockies prioritize Goodman's recovery over rushing him back given their standings.
Fulford will start the next game as catcher for the Rockies against the Dodgers.
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Jaden Hicks, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, performed very well in a preseason game, showing skills in both coverage and run defense. With some teammates leaving the team, Hicks may get a bigger role in the team's defense this season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have major changes in their secondary defense because some players left during the offseason.
Jaden Hicks is a former fourth-round draft pick who played 33 snaps in a preseason game against the Rams.
Hicks earned an 88.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), a company that evaluates football players.
He had the highest coverage grade on his team with 79.9 and allowed only two yards while covering opponents.
Hicks also avoided missed tackles and got a 72.8 grade for defending against running plays.
With Bryan Cook leaving for another team, there is an opening in the safety position that Hicks could fill.
Hicks is 24 years old and has already gained some experience playing for the Chiefs over two seasons.
If Hicks continues to perform well, the Chiefs may give him a larger role in their defense this year.
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Christian McCaffrey is not practicing with the San Francisco 49ers due to muscle tightness. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey’s absence is not related to contract issues but to resting him before the season starts.
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Christian McCaffrey has two years left on his current contract with the 49ers.
Some people thought McCaffrey might be holding out for a new contract because other top running backs recently got extensions.
McCaffrey’s coach denied these contract hold-out rumors.
McCaffrey missed time last season due to a serious Achilles and knee injury.
Last season, McCaffrey played 17 games, rushing for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns.
He was also the team’s leading receiver, with 924 yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
McCaffrey led the league in total touches and was second in total yards from scrimmage.
The 49ers are resting McCaffrey carefully because of his injury history and heavy workload last season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have not had a top-tier wide receiver since Tyreek Hill left in 2021. A recent mock NFL draft predicts the Chiefs will select Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams in 2027 to strengthen their passing game with Patrick Mahomes.
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Tyreek Hill was the Chiefs' last true No. 1 wide receiver, leaving after the 2021 season.
The Chiefs have relied on tight end Travis Kelce and other receivers but lacked a standout WR1.
A recent mock draft from Bleacher Report suggests the Chiefs will pick Ryan Coleman-Williams at 24th overall in 2027.
Coleman-Williams is praised for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays after catching the ball.
In his first college season (2024), he had 48 catches, 856 yards, and eight touchdowns.
His performance dipped in 2025 but is expected to improve with a new quarterback in 2026.
Other Chiefs receivers include Rashee Rice (promising but with off-field issues) and Xavier Worthy (good as a secondary receiver).
Adding Coleman-Williams would give the Chiefs a strong WR1 to support quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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The Washington Commanders have a young quarterback, Jayden Daniels, but their main wide receivers are older. To support Daniels long-term, the team is expected to draft a talented young wide receiver, Nick Marsh, in the 2027 NFL draft.
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The Commanders’ quarterback is Jayden Daniels, who is considered a promising young player.
Their main wide receivers, Terry McLaurin (30 years old) and Stefon Diggs (32 years old), are both older players.
Antonio Williams, a third-round pick in 2026, might become a solid second receiver.
The team lacks a young wide receiver who can develop with Daniels over time.
Scouts believe Nick Marsh, a 6'3", 213-pound receiver, is a top prospect for the Commanders in 2027.
Marsh had 100 catches, 1,311 yards, and nine touchdowns in 23 games at Michigan State.
He is transferring to a new college with strong coaching and a good quarterback, which could help his development.
Stefon Diggs has a one-year contract, suggesting the Commanders could transition Marsh into a main role in 2027.
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Fenerbahce and Lyon played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League play-off match in Istanbul. Mason Greenwood scored the equaliser for Fenerbahce after Lois Openda gave Lyon the lead.
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Lyon took the lead with a goal by Lois Openda, his first for the club.
Mason Greenwood scored for Fenerbahce early in the second half to tie the game.
Viking Stavanger drew 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb after coming back from two goals down.
Viking Stavanger is competing in the Champions League for the first time in 34 years.
Levski Sofia and AEK Athens played to a 0-0 draw.
Scottish team Celtic will begin their Champions League campaign against LASK from Austria.
The second legs of these play-off matches are planned for August 25-26, 2026.
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Five of Jerry Buss’s six children want to sell their small part of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, even though their sister Jeanie disagrees. They plan to sell their shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are buying the majority ownership from Mark Walter.
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Five Buss siblings (Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey, Jesse) want to sell their 17.8% minority stake in the Lakers.
They are selling to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are acquiring majority control from Mark Walter.
Jeanie Buss opposes the sale and says the siblings cannot sell without her approval.
If the sale happens, Jeanie would lose her position as Lakers governor, a role she has until 2030.
The Lakers were valued at $10 billion in last year’s sale to Walter but are now valued at $12.5 billion.
Jeanie has been Lakers governor since their father Jerry Buss died in 2013.
There has been ongoing conflict among the Buss siblings related to control of the team.
Some siblings lost their front-office jobs after disagreements over Lakers management.
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Cris Cyborg will fight Ketlen Viera on August 22 in a match that could be her last under her current contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Cyborg, age 41, said she enjoys fighting and may continue past this fight but plans to retire from MMA by 2026 and pursue veterinary school afterward.
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Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Viera for the featherweight title on August 22.
This fight may be Cyborg’s last with the PFL, but not necessarily her final career fight.
Cyborg is 41 years old and feels she is fighting better now than when she was younger.
She began her career when women’s MMA had very little support or exposure.
Cyborg was inspired by female and male fighters in other combat sports.
She predicted that Amanda Nunes has an advantage in a potential fight with Kayla Harrison.
After retiring from MMA, Cyborg plans to attend veterinary school.
Cyborg has spoken openly about finishing her MMA career in 2026.
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The Texas Longhorns football team is ranked No. 5 in the preseason and has high hopes for the 2026 season, led by quarterback Arch Manning and new wide receiver Cam Coleman. Head coach Steve Sarkisian faces pressure to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals, as expectations are very high due to the team's talent.
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Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 preseason rankings for 2026.
Quarterback Arch Manning is an early favorite for the Heisman Trophy and a projected top-five NFL draft pick in 2027.
The team added five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman, who is known for his playmaking ability.
Last season, Texas started poorly and did not make the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Steve Sarkisian has coached Texas for five seasons, with a 48-20 record.
Sarkisian’s first two seasons were average, but the past three have seen double-digit wins each year.
There is strong pressure for Texas to reach at least the College Football Playoff semifinals this year.
Failure to reach the semifinals could raise questions about Sarkisian’s job security.
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In a 2024 interview, former baseball pitcher Tommy John discussed the arm injury he suffered in 1974 and the new surgery that saved his career. The procedure, later called "Tommy John surgery," has since helped many baseball players and other athletes continue their careers.
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Tommy John was a professional baseball pitcher.
He injured his pitching arm in 1974.
A new type of surgery was used to repair his arm.
This surgery is now known as "Tommy John surgery."
The surgery helped extend the careers of many athletes.
Tommy John spoke about this in a 2024 interview.
Tommy John passed away on August 15, 2026, at age 83.
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Tommy John, a baseball pitcher known for a special arm surgery named after him, died on August 15, 2026, at age 83. In a 1981 interview, he discussed his recovery after the surgery and the return of baseball after a players' strike.
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Tommy John was a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
He had a surgery in the 1970s called "Tommy John surgery," which helped injured pitchers recover.
The surgery became famous and is still used in baseball today.
Tommy John died on August 15, 2026, at the age of 83.
A 1981 CBS News interview showed him talking about his comeback after surgery.
The interview also covered baseball's return after a players' strike that lasted nearly two months.
Yankee outfielder Lou Pinella and trainer Gene Monahan also appeared in the 1981 story.
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The Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman injured his foot/toe in their first preseason game and was seen wearing a walking boot. The team expects him to miss some practice time but head coach Joe Brady does not seem very worried about the injury.
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Keon Coleman, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, hurt his foot/toe during the first preseason game.
He was spotted in a walking boot and will miss some practice sessions.
Head coach Joe Brady says he is not very concerned about the injury.
Coleman scored a touchdown in a recent game and had a good spring and summer period.
Coleman was a second-round draft pick but had a mixed 2025 season with 38 catches, 404 yards, and four touchdowns.
He was sometimes kept out of games due to off-field and behavior issues last season.
Joe Brady supports Coleman and believes strongly in his potential.
When healthy, Coleman will compete for the third wide receiver spot behind D.J. Moore and Khalil Shakir.
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Mike Evans, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, left practice early due to tightness in his left quad but is not expected to be seriously hurt. The 49ers already have many injured players, especially among their wide receivers, which puts stress on the team as they prepare for the season.
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Mike Evans left 49ers practice early with his left quad iced but is not expected to be seriously injured.
Evans missed nine games last season due to hamstring and shoulder injuries.
The 49ers have over 20 players injured during training camp.
Several other wide receivers, including Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Demarcus Robinson, are also injured.
Only three 49ers wide receivers (Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins) remain healthy and likely to be on the team roster.
The team has three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list: Isaac Guerendo, George Kittle, and Mykel Williams.
Injuries affect multiple positions, including running backs, offensive linemen, defensive ends, and linebackers.
Coach Kyle Shanahan shared that Evans’s injury currently appears manageable without long-term absence.
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The Cleveland Browns are officially holding a quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, but Watson appears to be the clear favorite. Despite Sanders showing promise last season, the team is giving Watson more playing time in practice and preseason, indicating they are leaning toward him as the starter.
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The Browns said there would be an open competition for the starting quarterback spot between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
Watson has not played a game since October 20, 2024, but is getting more practice reps than Sanders.
Sanders threw for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season, going 3-4 as a starter.
ESPN host Mike Greenberg criticized the Browns for not developing Sanders as a future starter.
Sanders was drafted in the fifth round and has a confident, sometimes seen as arrogant, personality.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam paid $230 million for Watson and seems to want Watson to start to protect that investment.
Reports from inside the team say Watson is the favorite, meaning the competition may not be as open as the Browns suggest.
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Bayern Munich player Jamal Musiala experienced two collapses during preseason soccer matches because of a neurological issue. He is receiving medical care and remains hopeful about his recovery.
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Jamal Musiala is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team.
He collapsed during a friendly game against Leipzig on August 15, 2026.
Three days later, Musiala collapsed again during a preseason game against Heidenheim.
After both incidents, he received medical treatment and left the field with help.
Musiala revealed he has “treatable absence seizures,” a type of neurological problem.
Bayern Munich described the second incident as a “setback” during the game.
Musiala said he feels well, is optimistic, and is getting good medical care.
The events happened during friendly matches, which are games played before the official season starts.
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Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter to stop the school from using his name, image, and likeness, after LSU let another player wear his old jersey number 5. LSU responded by posting a video of the new player making a great play, which led to many fans joking and sharing the post widely on social media.
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Jayden Daniels played two seasons for LSU and won the Heisman Trophy in his final season.
Daniels led the country with 40 touchdown passes during that season.
He sent LSU a legal letter to prevent them from using his name and image because they let another player wear his old jersey number 5.
LSU posted a video of a new player, D.J. Pickett, making a big interception while wearing the No. 5 jersey.
The LSU post went viral, gaining 2.1 million views and 12,000 likes within 24 hours.
Fans on social media made many jokes about the situation and about Daniels' reaction.
Daniels was reportedly told by LSU no one else would wear his jersey number because of his Heisman win.
Some LSU fans believe Daniels did not leave a strong enough legacy to block another player from using his number.
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The Oakland Athletics sent pitcher Mason Barnett to their minor league team after a poor game against the Kansas City Royals. They brought up pitcher Taylor Rashi to replace him in the starting rotation.
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Mason Barnett was sent to Triple-A Las Vegas after a bad start against the Royals.
Taylor Rashi, acquired recently from the Minnesota Twins, was called up to replace Barnett.
Barnett has moved between the minor leagues and MLB this season and has struggled with a high earned run average (ERA) above 7.00.
In his latest start, Barnett pitched only 2.2 innings, giving up six runs and four walks.
Barnett was traded to the Athletics in 2024 along with Will Klein in exchange for Luke Erceg.
Left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs is expected to return from injury soon but has had a difficult season with a rising ERA and many home runs allowed.
The A’s are relying on their bullpen to help cover pitching gaps while they manage injuries and changes in the rotation.
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Jose Mourinho has started his second time as Real Madrid's manager. He signed a contract that will keep him with the club until June 2029. The start of his new role was marked by a private ceremony.
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Jose Mourinho is managing Real Madrid again, after 13 years away from the club.
His new contract lasts until June 2029.
The announcement was made in a closed-door, private ceremony.
Mourinho’s return marks a second spell as the club’s manager.
Real Madrid is a major football (soccer) club in Spain.
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Ahmed Hassanein, a new player for the Detroit Lions, performed very well in his first preseason game. He pressured the opposing quarterback five times and made two sacks, showing he might be a strong teammate for Aidan Hutchinson.
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Ahmed Hassanein is a 2025 sixth-round draft pick for the Detroit Lions.
In his first preseason game, he generated five quarterback pressures.
He achieved two sacks during that game.
Hassanein earned a high pass-rush grade of 90.6 from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
He posted an 18.2% pass-rush win rate in true pass situations.
The Lions have been trying to find a good player to complement Aidan Hutchinson.
Other players like D.J. Wonnum and Derrick Moore are also competing for that role.
Hassanein’s good performance gives the Lions a new option to consider for their defensive lineup.
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During a Denver Broncos practice, quarterback Bo Nix and teammate Nik Bonitto got into a heated fight after a play where Nix was tackled. Both players had to be separated by teammates, and Nix said the intensity was normal for football practice. Nix is recovering from an ankle injury and preparing for the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The fight happened during a Denver Broncos practice involving Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto.
Nix was knocked down on a play where the pocket collapsed, leading to frustration.
After throwing an interception, Nix and Bonitto had a physical altercation and were separated by teammates.
Nix said the fight showed the physical and intense nature of football practices.
Nix did not apologize for the incident and seemed to accept it as part of the game.
The scuffle was called the most intense under coach Sean Payton’s time with the Broncos.
Nix is coming back from offseason ankle surgery after injury in the AFC Divisional Round.
The Broncos' first regular-season game is on September 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
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