The Dallas Cowboys recently signed veteran pass rusher Von Miller, who brings playoff and Super Bowl experience. Owner Jerry Jones said he might still trade players or picks to improve the team before the season starts.
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The Cowboys added Von Miller, a well-known and experienced defensive player.
Miller is considered a future Hall of Famer and has many years of playoff experience.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones values Miller’s experience and physical condition after training.
Jones is open to making trades that could help the team improve immediately.
The Cowboys have strong players like wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, quarterback Dak Prescott, and defensive stars Quinnen Williams and Caleb Downs.
Jones expressed confidence in the team’s chances for this season.
The team could still add more players before the season begins.
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Arizona Diamondbacks player Ketel Marte is not playing due to personal reasons and has been placed on the restricted list. There is no set time for his return, and Jose Fernandez was called up to replace him in the lineup.
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Ketel Marte missed the game against the Boston Red Sox and was put on the restricted list because of personal matters.
The restricted list means Marte can return whenever he is ready; there's no minimum or maximum time set.
Jose Fernandez, a player from Triple-A (a lower professional league), took Marte’s place in the team's lineup.
Marte has been one of the better offensive players for the Diamondbacks this season, with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs.
The team's chances to make the playoffs are close, and Marte’s absence could affect their performance.
Diamondbacks lost the Monday game and are one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final Wild Card spot.
Arizona still leads the Miami Marlins by two games in the Wild Card race.
The team hopes Marte will return soon to help with their current series against the Red Sox.
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The New England Patriots signed veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten to replace injured lineman Ben Brown. Van Roten has played in the NFL for over a decade and previously worked with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
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Ben Brown got injured during a preseason game and will miss several weeks, including the rest of the preseason.
The Patriots signed Greg Van Roten, a 36-year-old guard with 11 years of NFL experience.
Van Roten has played for multiple teams, including the Raiders and Giants.
He played under coach Josh McDaniels last season with the Raiders and now reunites with him in New England.
In 2023, Van Roten played the most snaps of any NFL guard.
His performance ranked him in the middle of NFL guards based on Pro Football Focus (PFF) ratings.
Van Roten can play both guard positions, adding flexibility to the Patriots’ offensive line.
The Patriots tied 13-13 in their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall suffered a minor right groin strain during practice but is expected to miss only a short time, possibly being ready for the regular season start. Hall has been a key player for the Jets, recently signing a multi-year contract extension.
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Breece Hall injured his right groin in a non-contact incident during Jets practice.
The injury is described as minor, and Hall’s status is week-to-week.
Hall was the Jets' second-round pick in 2022 from Iowa State.
As a rookie, he rushed for 463 yards and four touchdowns in seven games before a torn ACL.
In 2025, Hall rushed for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns and had 350 receiving yards.
He signed a three-year, $45.75 million contract extension with the Jets through 2028.
Hall played in the Jets' preseason opener, gaining 16 yards on four carries.
The Jets’ season opener is on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans, and Hall might be ready to play.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide football team faces injuries to key running backs AK Dear and EJ Crowell. Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb praised freshman Trae'shawn Brown, highlighting his vision, quickness, and pass protection skills as potential strengths for the team's running game in the upcoming season.
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Alabama's running backs AK Dear and EJ Crowell are dealing with injuries.
EJ Crowell may miss part of fall camp; AK Dear will likely miss the first month of the season or longer.
Trae'shawn Brown is a 5-foot-10, 206-pound freshman running back from Huntsville, Texas.
Brown has shown good ability to anticipate and avoid tacklers during practice.
He is also a strong pass protector, despite his smaller size.
Brown was rated as a three-star recruit coming out of high school.
Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb is hopeful Brown can help improve the running game amid injuries.
The team also aims to strengthen its running game if the new offensive linemen perform well.
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Micah Parsons, a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, is recovering from a serious injury and aims to return by Week 6 of the NFL season. Parsons predicted that the Packers will win the NFC North division, followed by the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings.
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Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL last season that kept him out for the rest of the regular season and playoffs.
Parsons expects to return to play by Week 6, possibly against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys.
Parsons believes the Packers will win the NFC North division this year.
He praised the Packers' defense and the young players ready to step up.
Parsons ranked the Chicago Bears second in the division, followed by the Lions and Vikings.
Parsons joined the Packers last August after a trade from the Dallas Cowboys.
He showed respect for Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams and tight end Coleston Loveland’s potential.
The Packers start their regular season on September 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart questioned the NFL’s concussion protocol after being checked for a concussion and returning to a game. An ESPN analyst criticized Dart, saying the protocol is important to protect players' health, especially since Dart has had previous head injuries.
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Jaxson Dart took a hard hit during a preseason game and was checked for a concussion under NFL rules.
Dart expressed confusion about being sent to the medical tent every time he is hit.
ESPN analyst Myron Medcalf said Dart’s concerns were wrong given his history of concussions.
Medcalf emphasized the importance of concussion protocol in keeping players safe.
Dart is seen as a leader for the Giants, so his attitude towards health rules affects teammates.
The NFL’s concussion protocol is designed to catch injuries that players might not recognize.
There is a concern that players might hide symptoms if they doubt the protocol.
The analyst called for Dart to apologize and support the concussion safety measures.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars won their first preseason game without their main players. Head coach Liam Coen said quarterback Trevor Lawrence and other starters might play in the next preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
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The Jaguars beat the New Orleans Saints 24-20 in their preseason opener.
None of the starters, including Trevor Lawrence, played in that game.
Coach Liam Coen said Lawrence is likely to play some in the next preseason game on Friday.
Lawrence had a strong last season with over 4,000 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.
He also ran for 359 yards and scored nine rushing touchdowns last season.
Lawrence played all 17 regular-season games for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars reached the playoffs with a 13-4 record, their best since 1999.
The team still has key players around Lawrence, including a strong defense and running backs.
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Kenny Dillingham, the head coach of Arizona State's football team, chose to stay at ASU instead of accepting a job offer from Michigan. Michigan then hired Kyle Whittingham, who coached Utah for 20 years.
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Kenny Dillingham is 36 years old and has coached ASU since 2023.
In 2024, Dillingham led ASU to an 11-3 record, winning the Big 12 championship and reaching the College Football Playoff.
Dillingham’s first season at ASU in 2023 was 3-9.
In 2025, ASU went 8-5 under Dillingham.
Dillingham decided to stay at ASU because he is happy coaching there, even though Michigan is a more prestigious program.
Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham after Dillingham declined their offer.
Whittingham coached Utah from 2005 to 2025 with a record of 177 wins and 88 losses.
Both coaches have previously turned down offers from bigger programs earlier in their careers.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is returning to play after a serious ankle injury ended his rookie season in 2025. He has started practicing and played in the preseason, showing no pain or memory of the injury during games.
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Skattebo injured his right ankle, tibia, fibula, and deltoid ligament in Week 8 of the 2025 season.
He has resumed practice and participated in recent preseason games.
In his rookie year, Skattebo gained 410 rushing yards with 5 touchdowns and made 21 catches for 207 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Skattebo said he does not think about the injury daily and felt ready and confident on the field.
Another Giants player, Malik Nabers, also worked toward recovery from a knee injury last season.
Nabers recently took part in non-contact drills, showing progress toward possibly playing in the regular season.
The Giants have two more preseason games scheduled before their season opener on Sept. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fans look forward to a healthier Giants team this year.
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The Atlanta Falcons are choosing their starting quarterback between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix, who is recovering from an injury. Tua has struggled in preseason games, and an ESPN analyst said the team may switch to Penix if Tua does not improve by November.
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The Falcons' main quarterback candidates are Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix.
Penix is recovering from a partly torn ACL and may not be ready before the season starts.
Tua had a poor performance in a recent preseason game, completing 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards.
Tua also fumbled early in the game but recovered the ball himself.
Tua said the team's performance did not match the hard work done in training camp and took responsibility for his own play.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said the Falcons have until November to see if Tua improves.
If Tua does not improve, the team might replace him with Penix during the season.
Switching to Penix late could be risky since he has not played full football since his injury.
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The New Orleans Saints’ first-round draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is expected to miss about two months due to a hamstring injury. Tyson has had repeated hamstring problems since college, and the team may place him on injured reserve at the start of the season.
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Jordyn Tyson is the Saints’ first-round pick from the April draft.
He injured his right hamstring during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tyson’s hamstring problems began in college and continued during the pre-draft process.
He missed some Saints practices and minicamps because of this injury history.
Tyson had a strong 2024 season at Arizona State with over 1,100 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Saints might put Tyson on injured reserve, meaning he cannot play for a set time but remains on the team.
His injury is a setback for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who was expecting a strong connection with Tyson and teammate Chris Olave.
Experts worry Tyson may be prone to future soft-tissue injuries because of his ongoing hamstring issues.
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Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai injured his right knee during practice and is expected to miss several weeks. This injury could cause him to miss the rest of the preseason and possibly the first regular season game on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Kyle Monangai suffered a hyperextended right knee in practice.
An MRI showed the injury is serious enough to sideline him for multiple weeks.
Monangai may miss the remainder of the preseason and Week 1 of the regular season.
The Bears start their regular season on September 13 versus the Carolina Panthers.
Last season, Monangai rushed for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The Bears had the third-best rushing yards average in the NFL last year.
Running back Roschon Johnson will get more playing time while Monangai recovers.
A hyperextended knee usually heals in 2 to 4 weeks, but severe cases take longer.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the team will be fine without wide receiver A.J. Brown, who was traded to the New England Patriots. Sirianni emphasized that DeVonta Smith is their top receiver and will likely get more chances to catch the ball this season.
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A.J. Brown was traded from the Eagles to the New England Patriots in June.
Brown had over 1,000 receiving yards in six of his seven NFL seasons.
Nick Sirianni considers DeVonta Smith the Eagles’ number one receiver since they drafted him.
Smith has had three seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards and recently had 1,008 yards last season.
Smith outperformed Brown by just five yards last season (1,008 vs. 1,003).
The Eagles plan to keep focusing on Smith as the main target for their quarterback, Jalen Hurts.
The other wide receivers on the team include rookie Makai Lemon and new player Dontayvion Wicks, who had 332 yards last season.
The Eagles hope that if Smith steps up and other key players like Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley stay healthy, the team can perform well this season.
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Clayton Kershaw, a top pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, met Tarik Skubal while playing for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Skubal asked Kershaw for advice on how to be a great pitcher as he aims to achieve high success in his career.
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Clayton Kershaw is a three-time Cy Young Award winner and a future Hall of Famer.
Tarik Skubal joined the Dodgers during the season after being traded from the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal and Kershaw met while playing for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Skubal asked Kershaw many questions about how to become a better and great pitcher.
Kershaw said Skubal shows strong motivation to be the best.
Skubal’s time with the Dodgers may be short since he wants to return to the Tigers as a free agent after the season.
The Dodgers are the defending back-to-back World Series champions, providing Skubal a chance to win a championship this year.
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The New York Yankees will bring back pitcher Carlos Rodon on Tuesday to play against the Baltimore Orioles. Rodon has pitched well this season and will help strengthen the Yankees’ pitching team.
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Carlos Rodon is a left-handed pitcher and a three-time All-Star.
He has pitched in nine games this season, with a 3.30 ERA and 52 strikeouts.
The Yankees’ pitching team has been the best in baseball since the All-Star break.
Rodon had a strong season last year, with a 3.09 ERA and 203 strikeouts.
Rodon will likely replace Max Fried, who recently went on the injured list.
Other key Yankees pitchers include Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler.
Pitcher Will Warren has struggled recently and may not keep his spot in the rotation.
The Yankees hope Rodon’s return will improve their pitching going forward.
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Jaylen Waddle, a new wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, has returned to practice after a left leg muscle injury. He missed the preseason opener but is expected to be ready for the next game against the Green Bay Packers.
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The Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in March.
Waddle left practice early in August due to a muscle strain in his left leg.
He missed the Broncos’ preseason opener because of the injury.
Waddle returned to practice on Monday, preparing for the next game on Friday.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said they are being careful with Waddle’s recovery.
Waddle was a top draft pick by the Dolphins in 2021 and played five seasons there.
He has made over 5,000 yards and scored 26 touchdowns in his career.
Waddle has a history of soft-tissue and joint injuries but usually plays through them.
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The Buffalo Bills' new stadium field has some early problems with the grass being damaged during games, according to players. Although the surface is imperfect, many players prefer natural grass over artificial turf because it is easier on their bodies.
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The Buffalo Bills recently opened their new stadium, Highmark Stadium.
Players noticed chunks of grass coming loose during the preseason opener.
A player described the field as problematic but said it is early in the process.
Linebacker Dorian Williams said the grass looked good despite some rough spots and preferred it over artificial turf.
Many NFL players, including star George Kittle, find natural grass better because turf causes more soreness in ankles, knees, and hips.
The NFL Players Association reported that 92% of players prefer playing on grass.
About half of NFL teams currently use artificial turf fields.
The Bills' opponent, the Carolina Panthers, play on turf but agreed the grass felt pretty good despite some lumps.
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At a WNBA game in Atlanta, some fans wearing shirts with messages about transgender participation in women’s sports were asked by league security to cover their shirts. The WNBA later said this should not have happened and that fans should be free to wear such shirts.
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The incident happened during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever on August 16, 2026.
At least three fans were told by WNBA security to cover shirts with messages about transgender issues in women’s sports.
Two fans wore shirts saying women’s sports should be for people assigned female at birth only.
One fan wore a shirt supporting transgender people.
The WNBA statement said the security staff acted incorrectly by asking fans to cover their shirts.
The Atlanta Dream team said they were not involved in the security decisions.
The WNBA has no specific rule about gender identity or birth sex, only that the league is for women.
There have never been players assigned male at birth playing in the WNBA, though some players assigned female at birth later came out as transgender or nonbinary.
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The Chicago Cubs are placing pitcher Edward Cabrera on the injured list due to a blister on his finger. After struggling as a starting pitcher this season, the team plans to move him to the bullpen for shorter pitching appearances once he returns.
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Edward Cabrera is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
He was traded from the Miami Marlins before the start of the season.
Cabrera has a 5.68 ERA (earned run average) and has made 15 starts this year.
He has struggled with injuries, including a blister on his right-middle finger and a strained left hamstring.
His recent start lasted only 3.2 innings, allowing seven earned runs.
The Cubs plan to move him out of the starting rotation and use him as a reliever instead.
Cabrera has limited experience as a reliever, with only two bullpen appearances this year.
The team hopes he can become a useful bullpen pitcher for the postseason.
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