The Dallas Cowboys recently won a game against the New York Giants despite struggling with defensive issues. The team's owner, Jerry Jones, expressed no interest in re-signing former player Stephon Gilmore, who is now a free agent. The Cowboys are dealing with injuries in their secondary but rely on returning players to address their defensive challenges.
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The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 40-37 in overtime.
The Cowboys had defensive difficulties, allowing Russell Wilson to pass for 450 yards.
Stephon Gilmore, a former Cowboys player, is currently a free agent, but the team has shown no interest in re-signing him.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is focusing on players like DaRon Bland and rookie Shavon Revel to improve their defense.
DaRon Bland, who missed the recent game due to injury, is one of the highest-paid cornerbacks after signing a $96 million contract.
Rookie Shavon Revel was on the Non-Football Injury List but is expected back by Week 4.
Micah Parsons, previously with the Cowboys, provided significant pressure on opposing quarterbacks, which is currently lacking.
The Cowboys' defensive tactics are relying on existing and returning players rather than signing new free agents.
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NASCAR and IndyCar plan a joint race weekend at Phoenix Raceway from March 6-8, 2026. IndyCar will race on the same day as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, marking IndyCar's return to Phoenix for the first time since 2018. This collaboration also includes a race weekend in St. Petersburg.
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NASCAR and IndyCar will race at Phoenix Raceway together in March 2026.
IndyCar's last race in Phoenix was in 2018.
The event will take place from March 6-8, 2026, with both series racing on Saturday.
The NASCAR Cup Series and ARCA Menards Series will race on Sunday.
Phoenix Raceway has a history in open-wheel racing.
NASCAR and IndyCar will also collaborate for a race weekend in St. Petersburg in early 2026.
The St. Petersburg event will include the first Truck Series race on a street course.
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Karl-Anthony Towns, a player for the New York Knicks, addressed criticism about his defense following the team's loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Towns emphasized that he uses criticism to improve his game and aims to keep getting better until he wins a championship. After their recent season, the Knicks brought in Mike Brown as the new head coach, replacing Tom Thibodeau.
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Karl-Anthony Towns received criticism for his defense from some New York Knicks coaches and players.
Towns stated that he views criticism as a positive way to improve himself.
In the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals but lost to the Indiana Pacers.
During the regular season, Towns averaged 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
Tom Thibodeau, who coached Towns previously, was replaced by Mike Brown as the Knicks' head coach.
The Knicks have not reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years until this season.
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The Golden State Warriors plan to sign veteran player Al Horford as their starting center once an issue with another player, Jonathan Kuminga, is resolved. The team currently lacks enough players under contract and is working to finalize their roster before the NBA season starts.
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The 2025-26 NBA season is approaching, with the regular season beginning in a little over a month.
The Golden State Warriors have only nine players under contract due to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation.
Al Horford is expected to join the Warriors as their starting center once the Kuminga issue is settled.
Horford is one of the top free agents available and has had a successful career with the Boston Celtics.
Last season, Horford played 60 games, contributing points, rebounds, assists, and blocks for the Celtics.
The Warriors have struggled to find a dependable center for over ten years.
If signed, Horford is expected to strengthen the Warriors’ frontcourt and support their star players like Stephen Curry.
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The Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever are playing in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. The Dream won the first game and are ahead in the series. Game 2 will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and will be available to watch on ESPN and Fubo.
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The Atlanta Dream leads the series 1-0 against the Indiana Fever.
Game 2 takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on Fubo.
In Game 1, Allisha Gray from the Dream scored 20 points, contributing significantly to the win.
Rhyne Howard also scored 20 points for the Dream, helping the team win with a strong finish.
The Atlanta Dream made 19 of 21 free throws in Game 1.
Kelsey Mitchell was the top scorer for the Indiana Fever with 27 points.
Regional restrictions may apply when streaming the game on Fubo.
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Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has suggested that Lewis Hamilton is struggling to keep up with his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, raising doubts about Hamilton's current performance level. Hamilton's best result this year has been winning a sprint race in China, but he is still behind Leclerc in the Drivers' Standings.
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David Coulthard is a former Red Bull Racing Formula One driver.
He claims Lewis Hamilton has difficulty adapting to his Ferrari SF-25 car.
Hamilton's best result this year is a sprint victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
His lowest finish this season was 12th place in Hungary.
In the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton moved from 10th to finish in sixth place.
Charles Leclerc is fifth in the Drivers' Standings with 163 points.
Lewis Hamilton is sixth in the standings, 46 points behind Leclerc with 117 points.
There are eight more races remaining in the 2025 season.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed criticism over the club's recent £450 million spending on new players. He highlighted that Liverpool also made over £250 million through player sales. Slot emphasized the club's focus on signing young talent and preparing for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, where new signing Alexander Isak is expected to participate.
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Liverpool spent £450 million on eight new players during the summer.
The club set a British record by signing Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125 million.
Liverpool offset their spending by earning over £250 million from player sales.
All eight new signings are aged 25 or under.
Isak is expected to participate in the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid but will not play the full 90 minutes.
Isak trained alone at Newcastle to complete his transfer to Liverpool.
Isak has played only briefly this season for Sweden in a match against Kosovo.
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Denny Hamlin, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, discussed issues at a recent race in Bristol, where he struggled to keep track of race positions due to the absence of scoreboards. Despite finishing 31st, Hamlin remains in the playoffs and advocates for changes at the track to improve drivers' experiences.
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Denny Hamlin raced at Bristol Motor Speedway and finished in 31st place.
Hamlin is currently leading in the playoff standings and has moved to the Round of 8.
The absence of scoreboards at the track made it hard for drivers to know their positions.
Hamlin highlighted that over two hours of the race were spent under caution conditions.
He mentioned difficulties with tire strategy due to many caution periods and yellow flags.
Hamlin believes improvements at Bristol should include bringing back the removed scoreboards.
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DraftKings is offering a promotion where new users can receive $200 in bonus bets and over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket by placing a $5 bet. This offer applies to a variety of games, including NFL and MLB matches. Users must be 21 or older and in eligible states to participate.
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New users can receive $200 in bonus bets from DraftKings by placing a $5 bet.
The promotion also includes over $200 off the NFL Sunday Ticket.
This offer is valid for NFL, MLB, and other sports games this week.
The user needs to be 21 or older and must be in states where it's legal to participate.
Additional game-specific promotions and odds boosts are available for users.
Users must make use of their bonus bets within seven days.
An account setup requires basic personal information and an initial deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through this article's links.
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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin highlighted safety concerns with the Next Gen cars after several fire incidents occurred during a race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Austin Cindric’s car caught fire during the race, filling his cockpit with smoke, but his team managed to get the car running again. Josh Berry also experienced a fire in his car, affecting his performance in the playoffs.
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Denny Hamlin voiced concerns about the safety of NASCAR's Next Gen cars after fire incidents at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Austin Cindric's car caught fire on Lap 454, filling with smoke, but his team extinguished it, allowing him to finish the race.
Cindric ended up in 30th place, which helped him advance in the playoff round.
There were reportedly four or five fires during the race, according to Hamlin.
Josh Berry's car caught fire, filling with smoke after 78 laps, ruining his chances in the playoffs.
Hamlin mentioned seeing multiple fires as a recurring issue with the Next Gen cars.
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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke about his recovery from a hamstring injury for the first time but did not provide a specific timeline for his return. Gonzalez's injury has kept him from playing since July, and his absence affected the Patriots' defensive performance in their recent games. The team remains uncertain if Gonzalez will play in their upcoming match against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Christian Gonzalez is a cornerback for the New England Patriots.
He injured his hamstring on July 28 and has not played or practiced since then.
Gonzalez was initially expected to be ready for the season's start but missed the first two games.
The Patriots won their first game of the season against the Miami Dolphins, 33-27.
Head coach Mike Vrabel noted Gonzalez might have a chance to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Patriots' defense has allowed the most passing yards in the league over the first two games.
Gonzalez talked about his recovery on an NFL Network show but didn't give a return date.
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The Chicago Bears and their quarterback Caleb Williams have started the 2025 NFL season with two losses, causing frustration among fans. Despite the losses, Williams remains confident and acknowledges the need to improve his performance. There are discussions about possibly replacing him if the team continues to struggle.
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The Chicago Bears lost their first two games of the 2025 NFL season.
Caleb Williams, the Bears' quarterback, played in both games.
Williams completed 61.5% of his passes for 417 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception.
He also ran for 85 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.
Williams spoke about staying confident and learning from mistakes.
Fans and media have expressed frustration, discussing the possibility of starting another quarterback, Tyson Bagent.
Sports commentator Colin Cowherd speculated about Williams being replaced after one more game.
The Bears will play the Dallas Cowboys next, and a loss could lead to more calls for change.
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The Miami Dolphins are preparing for a game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa praised Bills quarterback Josh Allen, highlighting Allen's versatile skills. Allen has performed well against the Dolphins in past matchups, while Tagovailoa seeks his first road win against the Bills.
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The Miami Dolphins will play against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa praised Bills quarterback Josh Allen for his skills.
Josh Allen is known for his strong passing and ability to run the ball.
Allen has scored three or more touchdowns in nine out of 15 games against the Dolphins.
Josh Allen has not lost to Miami since Week 3 of the 2022 season.
In the first game against the Dolphins this season, Allen had five touchdowns and only four incompletions.
Tua Tagovailoa has never won against the Bills on the road.
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Cadillac F1 has announced that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for their new team, entering as the 11th team on the Formula One grid. Both drivers have extensive experience, having competed in 527 races combined. The team aims to start competing in the 2026 season, building a new car to meet upcoming regulation changes.
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Cadillac F1 signed veteran drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
Both drivers have a combined experience of 527 races.
Perez previously drove for Red Bull, and Bottas was with Mercedes as a reserve driver.
The team is new to Formula One and will be the 11th on the grid.
Cadillac needs to build a car for the 2026 season due to new regulations.
The team is expected to be at the back of the grid next season as they learn and develop.
Jacques Villeneuve, a former F1 World Champion, commented on the importance of experience for the new team.
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The NFL and Born x Raised have launched a new clothing collection for the 2025 season. This collection includes items like hats, t-shirts, and hoodies featuring team logos and Born x Raised designs. The products combine NFL branding with streetwear elements and are available for purchase.
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The collection is for the 2025 NFL season.
It includes hats, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and more.
Born x Raised is a streetwear brand from Los Angeles.
The clothing features team logos with Born x Raised's unique designs.
The collection is officially licensed by the NFL.
Items are available for teams like the Raiders, 49ers, Packers, Eagles, Bills, and Steelers.
The products can be purchased through Fanatics, where sales may provide compensation to sellers.
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Mercedes is close to finalizing a contract with driver George Russell that includes a clause for adjustments if Max Verstappen becomes available. The deal comes amid Mercedes' interest in Verstappen, even though he will stay with Red Bull until at least 2026. The clause allows flexibility in case Verstappen leaves Red Bull under certain conditions.
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Mercedes and George Russell are close to signing a deal with a "Verstappen clause."
The clause would let Mercedes change the agreement if Max Verstappen becomes available.
Russell might sign a one-year or a longer deal with Mercedes.
Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028.
If Verstappen is not in the top two of the Drivers' Championship mid-season, he could leave Red Bull.
Mercedes sees Verstappen as a potential future driver.
George Russell has performed well, encouraging Mercedes to consider extending his contract.
Mercedes' young driver, Kimi Antonelli, is still in his rookie season and under evaluation.
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Paige Bueckers, playing for the Dallas Wings, won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. She had a standout season, scoring 19.2 points per game, and set several rookie records. Despite her team's struggles, she was a key player with impressive performances.
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Paige Bueckers plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
She was named Rookie of the Year in 2025.
Bueckers received 70 out of 72 votes for the award.
She averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Bueckers scored 44 points in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, the highest in a WNBA game this season.
Her overall points and assists were among the top for a WNBA rookie.
She started her career with a 30-game streak of scoring double digits.
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Michael Vick, former Virginia Tech football star, addressed rumors about returning to his alma mater as head coach after Brent Pry was fired. Vick stated his current focus is on coaching Norfolk State, where he is in his first season. Virginia Tech is looking for a head coach with more experience.
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Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry after losing to Old Dominion.
Michael Vick's name was rumored as a possible replacement.
Vick is currently the head coach at Norfolk State, with a record of 1-2.
Vick dismissed the rumors, stating his focus is on Norfolk State.
Virginia Tech seeks a coach with experience in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and transfer portal management.
Michael Vick lacks high-profile coaching experience and is not a primary candidate at this time.
Other names mentioned for the Virginia Tech position include Alex Golesh and Pat Fitzgerald.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury, which will keep him out for at least four more games. The Vikings have signed Cam Akers to help fill the gap left by Jones, who had a productive season last year. The team is also currently managing a number of other injuries.
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Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings has a hamstring injury and will be on the injured reserve list for at least four games.
The Vikings signed Cam Akers to join Jordan Mason as the team's top two running backs in Jones' absence.
The Vikings are also without players Ty Chandler and C.J. Ham due to injuries.
Last season, Jones achieved a career-high with 306 touches for 1,546 yards and seven touchdowns.
Jones recently signed a two-year, $20 million extension with the Vikings.
In the current season, Jones had 13 carries for 46 yards and three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown before his injury.
Other Vikings players dealing with injuries include left tackle Christian Darrisaw, edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Jeff Okudah, and safety Harrison Smith.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's sprained ankle means Carson Wentz will start in the next game against the Bengals.
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WWE has released new merchandise to celebrate John Cena's Farewell Tour as he retires from wrestling. Fans can buy hats, t-shirts, belts, and other items featuring Cena's logos. Cena's upcoming big event is Wrestlepalooza 2025 in Indianapolis, where he will face longtime rival Brock Lesnar.
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WWE is selling new merchandise for John Cena's Farewell Tour.
Items available include hats, t-shirts, wristbands, jerseys, and belts.
Cena is a 17-time world champion in WWE.
This tour marks the end of Cena's lengthy wrestling career.
Wrestlepalooza 2025 is a major WWE event taking place on September 20th in Indianapolis.
At Wrestlepalooza, Cena will wrestle against Brock Lesnar.
The merchandise is officially licensed and in high demand.
Fans can buy the merchandise through Fanatics.
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