The Washington Commanders have signed veteran running back Craig Reynolds to add depth to their crowded running back group. Reynolds, who has played for several NFL teams, will likely have chances to play soon, especially with another back dealing with an injury.
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The Washington Commanders signed Craig Reynolds after a recent workout with the team.
Reynolds is 30 years old and has played 60 NFL games with only two starts.
He is known as a backup running back, not a lead player.
Veteran running back Jeremy McNichols may be injured with a quad issue.
Reynolds was teammates previously with the Commanders’ offensive coordinator David Blough on the Detroit Lions.
Other running backs competing for spots include Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and Kaytron Allen.
Reynolds started his NFL career as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has played for Washington, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions.
Over five NFL seasons, Reynolds has rushed for 654 yards and scored one touchdown.
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Rodri, the captain of Spain’s World Cup-winning team, is moving from Manchester City to Barcelona. Barcelona and Manchester City have agreed on a transfer deal worth 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million), and Rodri will join the club to play alongside other Spanish internationals.
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Rodri won the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2026 World Cup.
He is transferring from Manchester City to Barcelona for about 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million).
Rodri is expected to have a medical exam as part of completing the transfer.
He joined Manchester City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid.
Rodri scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final.
He previously won the Ballon d’Or as the world’s best player and the European Championship with Spain.
Rodri had one year left on his contract with Manchester City.
Real Madrid was also interested in signing Rodri but he is joining Barcelona instead.
Barcelona’s team includes other Spanish players like Gavi, Pedri, and Dani Olmo.
Rodri did not play in Manchester City’s recent game as he is recovering from minor back surgery.
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A human rights group called FairSquare has asked FIFA to stop Gianni Infantino from running again as president because they say he already served the maximum three terms allowed. Infantino argued his first term didn’t count since he finished a previous president’s term, but FairSquare says this breaks FIFA’s rules. Several football groups and national associations have raised concerns about Infantino’s leadership before a planned vote on his re-election in March 2024.
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FIFA presidents are allowed to serve up to three terms.
Infantino began leading FIFA in 2016 after Sepp Blatter resigned.
Infantino argued his first term should not count because it completed an interrupted mandate.
FairSquare says this interpretation breaks FIFA’s rules and creates a dangerous precedent.
The re-election vote is scheduled for March 18, 2024, in Morocco.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF have asked for a review of Infantino’s conduct.
Some national football associations, including Scotland’s, will not support Infantino’s re-election.
Infantino still has support from the African and South American football confederations.
FairSquare also criticized the lack of public explanation for FIFA’s 2022 ruling that benefited Infantino.
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Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever win against the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an overtime basketball game. Clark praised the Atlanta Dream players and said the team will be strong in the playoffs.
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The Indiana Fever won 95-91 in overtime against the Atlanta Dream.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, made nine assists, and had three rebounds.
Teammates Makayla Timpson and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 20 points.
Allisha Gray led the Atlanta Dream with 32 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Rhyne Howard scored 17 points for the Dream.
Angel Reese of the Dream had 15 points and 14 rebounds and missed a potential game-winning shot.
The Dream’s record fell to 21-13 and they are currently fifth in the WNBA standings.
The Fever improved to 23-12 and are pushing toward the playoffs.
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Howie Rose, the New York Mets broadcaster since 1987, will retire after the 2026 season. He plans to call his final full-time game on September 20, but he may still occasionally call some games or host ceremonies for the Mets.
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Howie Rose has been the Mets' broadcaster since 1987.
He will retire at the end of the 2026 baseball season.
His last full-time game will be on September 20, 2026, against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Rose is 72 years old and open to calling some games occasionally after retirement.
He prefers being with the team regularly and does not like only doing half the games.
Rose feels he could continue broadcasting for a few more years but lacks his previous motivation.
The Mets' TV partner, SNY, will release a one-hour documentary about Rose's career.
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The Miami Dolphins have activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the non-football injury list, allowing him to return to practice after recovering from a torn ACL. Bell was a top college player and the team hopes he can help fill the gap left by the traded Jaylen Waddle.
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Chris Bell was drafted by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
He missed time recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November.
Bell was a first-team All-ACC player with strong college stats: 72 catches, 917 yards, and 6 touchdowns in 2025.
The Dolphins traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos this offseason.
Bell will compete with receivers like Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, Caleb Douglas, and Tutu Atwell for playing time.
Fellow rookie Caleb Douglas made a notable preseason catch to impress the team.
Miami plans to be cautious with Bell before giving him a major role in games.
In his college career, Bell had 151 catches, 2,166 yards, and 12 touchdowns over 47 games.
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Nolan Arenado, the Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman, left a recent game due to discomfort in his torso and may need an MRI to check for injury. Arenado has been a key player this season, but his potential injury adds to the team's ongoing struggles with many players getting hurt.
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Nolan Arenado plays third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He left a game against the Atlanta Braves because of torso discomfort.
An MRI is expected to determine the extent of Arenado’s injury.
Arenado has played the third-most games on the Diamondbacks this season.
He has improved his performance compared to previous seasons.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Arenado is a tough player.
The Diamondbacks have faced many injuries to their regular players this season.
Arenado was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Diamondbacks before this season.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are giving a late-round rookie wide receiver, Malik Benson, a chance to play with their main offense group. Benson has impressed head coach Klint Kubiak and earned playing time despite coming from a less traditional college path.
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Malik Benson is a rookie wide receiver drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coach Klint Kubiak said Benson has earned reps with the first-string offense by working hard.
Benson played college football at four different schools: Hutchinson Community College, Alabama, Florida State, and Oregon.
At Hutchinson, Benson set a school record with 2,152 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns in two years.
His performance dipped at Alabama and Florida State but improved at Oregon, with 43 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns.
The NCAA gave Benson an extra year of eligibility, allowing him to transfer and play at Oregon last year.
Benson is competing for a starting wide receiver spot with several other players on the Raiders.
The 2026 NFL season’s start is approaching, and Benson’s showing in practice may help him secure a key role.
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Von Miller, a well-known NFL player, has signed with the Dallas Cowboys to help improve their defense. Miller believes he can still perform well and aims to make a strong impact next season.
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Von Miller is 37 years old and has been selected to the Pro Bowl eight times.
The Dallas Cowboys had one of the weakest defenses last season, especially against passing plays.
Miller believes he can achieve eight to ten sacks in the upcoming season.
He previously played for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Commanders.
Miller has won two Super Bowl championships and was named Super Bowl MVP once.
Last season, he had nine sacks in 17 games while playing for the Washington Commanders.
He says he wants to make the most of the current opportunity with the Cowboys.
Miller emphasized that he sees himself as a great teammate and wants to prove doubters wrong.
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall was injured during a training camp practice but did not get hit by another player. He walked off the field with trainers, and the team's coach said the injury does not seem serious. The Jets will run more tests to be sure Hall can return safely.
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Breece Hall suffered a non-contact injury while running after catching the ball.
He walked off the field with help from trainers.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said the injury does not appear to be major.
Hall rushed for 1,065 yards and scored 4 touchdowns last season.
He also caught 36 passes for 350 yards and 1 touchdown last season.
Hall was drafted in the second round in 2022.
Over his career, Hall has 3,398 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 188 catches, 1,642 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns.
The Jets gave Hall a three-year contract extension worth $45.75 million this offseason.
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The Chicago White Sox won all three games against the Detroit Tigers, showing they are the strongest team in the American League Central division. Despite some challenges, the White Sox have performed consistently better than their main competitors, the Tigers, Twins, and Guardians.
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The White Sox swept a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
The AL Central division is currently led by the White Sox.
The Tigers briefly showed improvement after trading pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers.
The White Sox have no long winning or losing streaks, showing steady performance.
They have a strong record (16-10) against their main division rivals: Tigers, Twins, and Guardians.
The White Sox hitters mostly have good on-base and slugging percentages (OPS), except for their catcher position.
Their pitching is average compared to other teams, but their batting power helps them score runs.
The team is known for finishing games well, which is important for playoff success.
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Joe Root is leading England’s Test cricket team again as captain for the 66th time, which is a national record. Root’s teams have a mixed record, with a nearly equal number of wins and losses, and they tend to play more cautiously compared to the previous captain, Ben Stokes.
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Joe Root has captained England in Test cricket 66 times, the most for any English player.
Root has won as many Test matches as he has lost as captain.
England’s win rate under Root is lower against Australia and India, with twice as many losses as wins.
Root’s teams play more slowly and less aggressively than under former captain Ben Stokes.
England’s run rate under Root is 3.16 runs per over, compared to 4.40 under Stokes.
The team takes fewer risks but does not score more runs per wicket under Root than under previous captains.
Root said he has learned from past captains and plans to use those lessons in his new term as captain.
Players like Dom Sibley have influenced team statistics during Root’s captaincy.
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The Boston Red Sox traded several prospects to get catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, hoping to improve their team quickly. So far, the Orioles have been playing better and held a playoff spot, while Rutschman has struggled at bat with the Red Sox.
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The Red Sox traded minor league players and a catcher to get Adley Rutschman at the MLB trade deadline.
Rutschman has a very low batting average (.059) in five games for the Red Sox.
The Orioles have performed well since the trade, holding a wild card playoff spot.
The Red Sox had a strong winning streak before the trade but have struggled in the games since acquiring Rutschman.
Orioles have won 7 of 12 games after the trade and recently swept the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rutschman is recovering from a wrist injury and emphasizes sticking to his approach despite early struggles.
It is still early to judge the final outcome of the trade since only a few games have passed.
Fans hoped the trade would boost the Red Sox’s playoff chances, but the Orioles are currently benefiting more from the deal.
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The Oakland Athletics have claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Rock, who has mostly played in the minor leagues this season, will start with the Athletics' Triple-A team in Las Vegas.
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Joe Rock is a 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher.
The Chicago White Sox removed Rock from their roster before the Athletics claimed him.
Rock has played mostly in Triple-A this year, appearing in 24 games.
This season in Triple-A, Rock has a 1-1 win-loss record, 48 strikeouts, and a 6.89 earned run average (ERA).
He made four appearances with the White Sox this season with a 0-1 record and a 3.48 ERA.
Last season, Rock pitched in three major league games with the Tampa Bay Rays, posting a 2.35 ERA.
The Athletics plan to have Rock begin playing in their Triple-A Las Vegas team.
Rock is 26 years old and considered young enough to still improve as a pitcher.
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The Atlanta Braves have removed pitcher Danny Young from their team roster and added pitcher Ray Kerr to their major league team. Young struggled recently, allowing many runs in his last games with the Braves.
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The Braves designated relief pitcher Danny Young for assignment.
Ray Kerr has been added to the Braves’ major league roster.
Danny Young played 16 games this season for the Braves with an 8.03 earned run average (ERA).
Young also played 10 games for the New York Mets this season with a 4.32 ERA.
In his last four games with the Braves, Young allowed nine runs in 3.2 innings pitching.
Young’s career includes 79 MLB games over five seasons with the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves.
His career record is 4 wins and 2 losses with a 4.68 ERA and 93 strikeouts.
Being designated for assignment means Young is removed from the Braves’ roster and may be claimed by other teams.
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Luis Severino, a pitcher for the Athletics, is expected to miss the rest of the baseball season due to a shoulder injury. He has only played 12 games this year before getting hurt and is currently in the second year of his contract with the team.
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Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Severino likely will not pitch again this season.
Severino has been out since late May because of a shoulder injury.
This season, Severino played 12 games with a 2-6 win-loss record and a 4.16 ERA (earned run average).
Last season, he played 29 games with an 8-11 record and a 4.54 ERA.
He has 65 strikeouts this season and had 124 strikeouts last season.
Severino is in the second year of a three-year contract worth $67 million total.
He has a player option for the next season, meaning he can choose to stay or leave.
Severino is a two-time MLB All-Star and will earn $22 million if he stays next year.
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The Chicago Cubs will place their key player, shortstop Dansby Swanson, on the injured list due to an oblique injury. The team is waiting for the results of an MRI scan to learn more about how serious the injury is.
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Swanson will go on the injured list.
Swanson has an oblique injury, and an MRI is planned to assess its severity.
The Cubs lead the National League wild card standings at the moment.
Swanson is an important player for the Cubs and has spent four seasons with the team.
This season, he played 119 games with 18 home runs, 66 runs batted in (RBI), and a .216 batting average.
In the previous season, Swanson was a two-time MLB All-Star with 24 home runs, 77 RBI, and a .244 batting average over 159 games.
The Cubs hope Swanson’s injury will not keep him out for a long time.
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Amy Hunt won four gold medals at the European Championships. She achieved victories in the women's 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 meters relay, and mixed 4x100 meters relay.
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Amy Hunt is a sprinter from Great Britain.
She won gold in four events at the European Championships.
The events were the 100m, 200m, women's 4x100m relay, and mixed 4x100m relay.
This achievement is described as historic for the European Championships.
The article mentions the coverage is available only to users in the UK.
The event highlights happened recently, as the article was published one hour ago.
Amy Hunt’s wins contributed to Great Britain’s success at the championships.
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Manchester United plans to reject any offers for their captain, Bruno Fernandes, before the next transfer deadline. Although clubs like Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan have shown interest, Manchester United has made it clear that Fernandes is not for sale.
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Manchester United will not sell Bruno Fernandes before the upcoming transfer deadline.
Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan have considered making offers for Fernandes.
Galatasaray reportedly had a potential deal around 50 million euros (£42.7 million).
Manchester United states that no bids have been officially made yet.
Fernandes has one year left on his contract plus an option for another year.
A £57 million release clause in Fernandes’s contract has expired.
Fernandes prefers to stay at Manchester United and has not agreed on a contract extension yet.
Fernandes set a Premier League record with 21 assists last season and is a favorite for PFA Player of the Year.
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The American League wild-card race in Major League Baseball is very close, with seven teams holding losing records competing for the final spot. Some teams traded key players recently but still may qualify for the playoffs, a rare occurrence historically. Meanwhile, Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is having a strong comeback season, leading the league in innings pitched.
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Seven American League teams have records below .500 but are battling for the final wild-card playoff spot.
Baltimore Orioles currently lead with a 61-63 record, followed closely by Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians, and Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros, with a 63-62 record, are also in contention, especially in the AL West division.
Many wild-card contenders made trades at the deadline, sending key players like Adley Rutschman and Tarik Skubal to other teams.
Only three MLB teams have ever made the playoffs with losing records, all during shortened seasons in 1981 and 2020.
Joshua Báez of the St. Louis Cardinals made history by hitting three home runs in his MLB debut.
Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is having a strong season, with a 13-7 record and a 3.43 ERA after recovering from surgery.
Alcantara leads MLB by pitching 170 2/3 innings in 2026 and may reach more than 200 innings, a rare milestone for current pitchers.
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