The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran wide receiver Noah Brown to improve their wide receiver group before the 2026 NFL season. They will release defensive tackle Benito Jones as part of the move.
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Noah Brown is a 30-year-old wide receiver with experience on multiple NFL teams.
He played the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, catching 40 passes for 536 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.
Brown missed 19 games recently due to various injuries.
Before the Commanders, he spent one season with the Houston Texans, where he had 33 catches for 567 yards and two touchdowns.
Brown was originally drafted in 2017 by the Dallas Cowboys and played five seasons there, recording 82 catches for 980 yards and three touchdowns.
The Raiders believe their current wide receiver group has many unproven players.
Other receivers on the Raiders include Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Malik Benson, and several more.
Brown played college football at Ohio State University with 33 catches for 411 yards and seven touchdowns from 2014 to 2016.
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The Indiana Fever won a close, overtime basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, 95-91. The Fever showed strong team effort with four players scoring 18 or more points and took an important step toward securing home-court advantage in the playoffs.
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The game took place on August 16, 2026, in Atlanta.
Indiana Fever won 95-91 in overtime against the Atlanta Dream.
Four Fever players scored 18 or more points.
Caitlin Clark led the team with 26 points and 9 assists.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 points, marking her 19th straight game with 20 or more points.
Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including the first three field goals in overtime.
Aliyah Boston contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The Atlanta Dream were led by Allisha Gray with 32 points and Angel Reese with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
The win was Indiana Fever’s fourth in a row, helping them compete for fourth place in playoff standings.
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Skyler Gill-Howard, a rookie defensive lineman picked in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions, is showing promise in practices and preseason games. Despite being smaller than typical players at his position, he demonstrates quickness, strength, and a strong work ethic that impresses his coach.
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Skyler Gill-Howard is a sixth-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions.
He is 6 feet tall and weighs 280 pounds, which is considered a bit small for a defensive lineman.
Gill-Howard has a quick first step and good strength for his size.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell praises his focus and ability to learn quickly.
In a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he limited the opposing quarterback to a short gain on a key play.
He recorded one tackle and two quarterback hits in that game.
Gill-Howard has earned some first-team practice reps, showing progress for a late-round pick.
His role includes important work inside the defensive line that helps the whole defense perform better.
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Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik made a strong start in his first NFL appearance for the New York Jets, taking advantage of an unexpected chance to play due to an injury of the starting quarterback. Klubnik completed five of seven passes and helped lead two scoring drives during the preseason opener.
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Cade Klubnik was not expected to start the Jets' preseason opener.
Jets starter Geno Smith did not play due to a sore ankle.
Klubnik completed 5 out of 7 passes for 56 yards.
He made two important pass completions to tight end Mason Taylor.
Klubnik was only the third rookie quarterback in Jets history to start a preseason opener.
Head coach Aaron Glenn was impressed with Klubnik’s performance despite limited practice reps.
The Jets have other quarterbacks competing for backup positions, including Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook.
Klubnik managed play-calling communication smoothly with offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
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The Philadelphia Eagles lost 24-7 to the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason game. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a young linebacker for the Eagles, had a strong performance with five tackles, a sack, and a quarterback hit.
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The Eagles scored only 7 points and had 159 total yards in the game.
Philadelphia's offense struggled, especially on third downs, going 0-for-9.
Baltimore controlled the game for over 41 minutes.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. made five tackles, one sack, and one quarterback hit.
Trotter’s sack stopped Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley early in the game.
Trotter showed good speed and reaction to the running game.
He was drafted by Philadelphia in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
This preseason game is part of Trotter’s important development as he enters his third season.
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The Dallas Cowboys, who had the worst defense in the NFL last season, have added linebacker Von Miller to their team. Miller is an eight-time Pro Bowl player and has won two Super Bowls, and he is expected to help improve the Cowboys’ defense.
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The Cowboys had the worst defense in the NFL last season.
They traded for Rashan Gary, a Pro Bowl edge-rusher.
The team signed cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick and safety P.J. Locke in free agency.
They drafted edge-rushers Malachi Lawrence, Jaishawn Barham, LT Overton, and safety Caleb Downs.
Von Miller, an eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, is expected to join the Cowboys.
Miller is from Texas and played college football at Texas A&M.
Last season with the Washington Commanders, Miller had 9 sacks in 17 games.
The Cowboys plan to use Miller as part of their pass-rush rotation with other defensive players.
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The Seattle Seahawks recently signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, a move that surprised some people due to his recent release from the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he was not surprised by Seattle's decision and spoke positively about Arnold’s character and abilities.
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Terrion Arnold is a cornerback who was released by the Detroit Lions on June 29.
The Seattle Seahawks decided to bring Arnold onto their team.
Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, said he expected other teams to check into Arnold before signing him.
Campbell described Arnold as a good person and a talented player.
Campbell did not discuss the details of why Arnold was released.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said the timing of Arnold joining the team is still uncertain.
Arnold was a former first-round draft pick in the NFL.
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Cam Ward, the young quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, had a mixed performance in his first preseason game of 2026 against the San Francisco 49ers. While he showed potential last season, Ward completed only 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards and struggled to find rhythm in this game.
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Cam Ward is the Tennessee Titans' 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick and a young quarterback.
Ward's rookie season showed signs of progress but had uneven moments.
In the first 2026 preseason game, Ward completed 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards with a 56.6 passer rating.
The San Francisco 49ers rested their starters in this game, while the Titans used their first-team offense.
The Titans have added veteran wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and rookie Carnell Tate to help Ward.
Ward's next preseason game is important for him to gain confidence and improve consistency.
Titans head coach Robert Saleh is overseeing Ward’s development in his second season.
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The San Francisco 49ers drafted wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling early in the season, and he has impressed during training and preseason games. An injury to another player has given Stribling more chances to play, and he has shown he could become a key teammate for quarterback Brock Purdy.
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De'Zhaun Stribling was the first pick on the second day of the 49ers' recent draft.
Stribling's early selection surprised some people before he joined the team.
He performed well in offseason activities and training camp.
Ricky Pearsall, another wide receiver, had knee surgery and will miss the season.
Pearsall's injury created more opportunities for Stribling to play in games.
In the preseason opener, Stribling became a major part of the 49ers' offense.
Brock Purdy is the 49ers' main quarterback and could benefit from having Stribling as a target.
Stribling still needs to prove he can keep up his strong performance into the regular season.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever smiled and laughed at Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream after Reese missed a crucial shot that led to overtime in their game. The moment was captured on camera and quickly became popular on social media, sparking a lot of online reactions.
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have a known rivalry in the WNBA.
Clark was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft; Reese was No. 7.
Clark won Rookie of the Year in 2024; Reese was the runner-up.
In a recent game, Reese missed a key rebound shot that would have won the game.
Clark smiled and laughed right after Reese’s missed shot, which was shown on TV.
The game went into overtime and the Indiana Fever won 95-91.
Many fans on social media shared and joked about the clip of Clark laughing.
The clip became popular and was called a "legendary meme" by some users.
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The Los Angeles Rams are waiting for Aaron Donald to decide if he will return to play this NFL season. Coach Sean McVay said they will not pressure Donald with a deadline as he assesses his readiness after retiring in 2024.
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The Rams have started their preseason and their regular season begins on September 10.
Aaron Donald, a top defensive player, has not yet confirmed if he will come back this season.
Coach Sean McVay said they want to avoid pressuring Donald about when he must decide.
The Rams have had several conversations with Donald about his potential return.
Donald is evaluating if he can perform at his previous high level, including meeting his own fitness goals.
He worked out with the Rams during training camp twice this summer.
Donald brought his personal speed trainer to help with his comeback efforts.
He has not made an official announcement about returning to the NFL.
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Diana Taurasi was honored by the Phoenix Mercury basketball team by having her jersey number retired and being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor during their 20th anniversary celebration. Taurasi played for the Mercury from 2004 to 2024 and is recognized as one of the greatest players in WNBA history due to her many awards and championships.
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Diana Taurasi played for the Phoenix Mercury for 20 years, from 2004 to 2024.
She is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer by over 2,000 points.
Taurasi is an 11-time WNBA All-Star and a six-time Olympic gold medal winner.
She won three WNBA championships and was named WNBA Finals MVP twice.
She received the WNBA regular-season MVP award in 2009 and was Rookie of the Year in 2004.
The Mercury retired her jersey number 3 and inducted her into their Ring of Honor.
Taurasi was praised for her strong personality and connection to fans, calling them friends.
Her family, including her wife Penny Taylor and two children, attended the ceremony.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have several new players in their defensive secondary after losing some key members. Alohi Gilman, a 28-year-old safety with experience and leadership, is expected to lead the group and bring stability to the team’s defense.
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The Chiefs lost cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and safety Bryan Cook.
McDuffie and Watson joined the Los Angeles Rams, while Cook signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.
New players added include Alohi Gilman, Kader Kohou, L’Jarius Sneed, Kaiir Elam, and first-round pick Mansoor Delane.
Alohi Gilman is 28 years old, 5'10", 201 pounds, and signed a 3-year, $24 million contract.
Last season, Gilman played for the Baltimore Ravens and recorded 9 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries, and a defensive touchdown.
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo values having a smart and versatile player like Gilman to help with defensive plays and communication.
Some new players are still competing for spots or developing, making Gilman’s leadership important for the team’s success.
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Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, is close to returning to Major League Baseball after recovering from an injury. Although he performed poorly in a recent minor league rehab game, he says he is ready to play again, and his manager believes his MLB experience will help him succeed.
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Kikuchi has been on the injured list for three months.
In his recent rehab game, he allowed eight runs early but struck out eight batters.
Kikuchi used mostly fastballs in the rehab game, which he said led to his runs allowed.
He expressed confidence about returning to MLB soon.
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Kikuchi's experience will help him perform better in big games.
Suzuki emphasized that feeling physically strong is the most important factor for Kikuchi’s return.
Kikuchi is an eight-season MLB veteran and in his third season with the Angels.
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Tommy John, a famous baseball player known as the "bionic man," died at age 83. He was well-known in the baseball community and received many tributes after his death.
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Tommy John was a baseball player.
He was nicknamed the "bionic man."
He died at the age of 83.
Many people paid tribute to him after his death.
The news report included coverage from Yankee Stadium.
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The Miami Dolphins announced that offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer will miss the entire 2026 season because he was placed on injured reserve. The team has signed two players and will rely on others to fill the backup roles on the offensive line.
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Jamaree Salyer, an offensive lineman, is out for the 2026 season due to injury.
The Dolphins officially placed Salyer on the injured reserve list on August 16.
Salyer was a sixth-round draft pick in 2022 and started many games for the Los Angeles Chargers early in his career.
He is known for his ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line.
The Dolphins signed quarterback Mark Gronowski and inside linebacker Cam Riley recently.
Backup players like Caedan Wallace, Charlie Heck, and D.J. Campbell will support the offensive line this season.
Salyer was expected to back up key players Kadyn Proctor and Jonah Savaiinaea on the Dolphins' offensive line.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their All-Star pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the injured list due to left forearm inflammation. They called up pitcher Kyle Hurt from Triple-A to replace him, and expect another pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, to return later in August.
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Justin Wrobleski was placed on the 15-day injured list for left forearm inflammation.
Kyle Hurt, a right-handed pitcher from Triple-A, was called up to the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are currently playing against the Milwaukee Brewers and will face the Colorado Rockies next.
Tyler Glasnow is expected to return to the Dodgers by the end of August after rehab starts in Triple-A.
Wrobleski had a strong season with a 3.56 earned run average (ERA), ranking 17th in the National League.
He achieved 100 strikeouts for the first time in his career recently.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wrobleski might pitch from the bullpen in the postseason like last year.
Wrobleski had previously moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation this season and made his first All-Star appearance.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is recovering from a high ankle sprain and will likely miss the rest of the preseason and some regular-season games. The team hopes he will be ready for their season opener on September 13 against the Chargers.
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Jeremiyah Love, a rookie running back for the Arizona Cardinals, has a high ankle sprain.
He missed the Hall of Fame Game but played in a preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Love rushed 58 yards on 11 carries and caught 3 passes for 14 yards in that game.
Head coach Mike LaFleur used Love heavily in preseason to evaluate his abilities.
The Cardinals have strong running backs, including James Conner and Tyler Allgeier, who have each rushed for over 1,000 yards.
Trey Benson, a 24-year-old running back, also adds depth to the team's running back group.
The team can manage without Love if he misses games due to his injury.
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UFC CEO Dana White criticized Ian Machado Garry for being too polite during his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. White said Garry lacked the aggressive mindset needed to win and suggested he should have fought harder, especially in the final round.
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Ian Machado Garry lost to Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event for the Welterweight Championship.
The judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Makhachev.
Dana White said Garry did not show enough "killer instinct" and was too nice to his opponent during the fight.
White recommended Garry should have attacked more aggressively, such as using a flying knee in the last round.
Garry had a strong start in his career with 15 straight wins but has lost two of his last four fights.
Garry showed signs of respect towards Makhachev during the fight, including trying to tap and hug him.
Makhachev had trouble aggressively attacking after knocking Garry down in the second round.
Garry had the height advantage and some good moments but did not do enough to win the fight.
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Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, is expected to sign a contract worth about $35 million per year, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. This would surpass the current record set by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who signed a four-year deal worth $132 million.
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Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year contract extension worth $132 million with the Seattle Seahawks.
Witherspoon's deal includes $101 million in guaranteed money, the most ever for an NFL cornerback.
Christian Gonzalez is expected to sign a contract exceeding $33 million per year, possibly around $35 million annually.
Gonzalez’s contract would need more than $101 million guaranteed to surpass Witherspoon’s deal in total guaranteed money.
Gonzalez shares an agent with Witherspoon, which may help negotiations.
Gonzalez has not participated in practice for nearly a week amid ongoing contract talks.
If Gonzalez had signed earlier, he would have become the highest-paid player in Patriots history.
The Patriots have offered Gonzalez a contract to be the highest-paid cornerback, but negotiations have been slow.
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