The Detroit Tigers won 3-0 against the Cleveland Guardians without their pitchers striking out a single batter for eight innings. This rare event has only happened nine times since 1995 and the Tigers were the last team to do it in 2014.
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The Tigers shut out the Guardians 3-0 on Thursday.
Tigers pitchers did not record any strikeouts over eight innings.
This is the first time since 2014 that a team had a shutout with no strikeouts.
The last time the Tigers did this was in 2014, with pitcher Rick Porcello.
Only nine shutout games with zero strikeouts have happened in the wild card era starting in 1995.
Keider Montero started for the Tigers and pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with three hits allowed.
Tyler Holton pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit.
The Tigers’ record improved to 61-60, narrowing the gap to 2.5 games behind the AL Central leader.
The Tigers have traded two top pitchers, Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, affecting their chances to win the division.
They will begin a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, with Jackson Jobe starting.
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell while trying to catch a ball but did not hit his head. Despite soreness in several areas, he plans to play the next day and is in good spirits.
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Freddie Freeman fell near the Kansas City Royals dugout during a game.
He completed the inning before seeking medical evaluation.
Freeman did not hit his head during the fall.
He reported soreness in his knee, shoulder, hand, wrist, and other areas.
Freeman used cold therapy to help with recovery.
The Dodgers planned an off day the following day, allowing him time to rest.
Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman’s condition would be evaluated day-to-day.
Freeman is known for notable moments, including two World Series walk-off home runs.
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Jordan Love, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, said the offense needs to improve how it finishes games. He pointed out that last season the team lost focus late in games, which he wants to fix this year.
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Jordan Love is the Packers' quarterback and spoke at their training camp.
He identified "finishing games" as the biggest area for improvement this season.
Last season, the Packers often lost focus late in games, leading to losses.
Love wants the team to maintain focus even when leading.
He stressed the importance of playing hard until the very end of each game.
The Packers lost a playoff game last season after losing a large lead in the fourth quarter.
Love completed 58.3% of his passes in the fourth quarter last season.
The Packers start their new season on Sept. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran pitcher German Marquez to a minor league contract to add depth to their pitching staff. Marquez, a right-handed pitcher with 11 years of MLB experience, will play for the Triple-A St. Paul team and aims to join the Twins' major league roster before the end of the season.
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German Marquez signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Marquez was recently released by the San Diego Padres.
He is a 31-year-old right-handed pitcher with 11 years in Major League Baseball.
Marquez played 13 games for the Padres this season with a 4-2 win-loss record and a 5.26 earned run average (ERA).
He previously had a 3-16 record and a 6.70 ERA with the Colorado Rockies this season.
Over his career, Marquez has a 68-72 win-loss record, 4.67 ERA, and 1,106 strikeouts.
He was selected as an All-Star player in 2021 while with the Rockies.
Marquez will play in Triple-A St. Paul before potentially joining the Twins’ main team.
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Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, is preparing for the upcoming NFL season under new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Despite a tough previous season and ongoing contract talks, Jackson had a strong practice recently and is expected to perform well with new teammates and an improved offense.
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Lamar Jackson had a down year last season with his lowest passing yards since becoming starter.
He dealt with injuries and played only 13 games last season.
New head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle are leading the Ravens this season.
Jackson completed 11 of 12 passes in a recent practice, showing good form.
The Ravens added rookies Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt to strengthen their receivers.
The team also improved the offensive line with Olaivavega Ioane and Ethan Pocic.
Jackson will not play in the preseason opener and may miss all preseason games this year.
Coach Woolfork said Jackson is motivated and improving within the new offensive system.
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Michael Penix, a top draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons, is recovering from his third ACL knee surgery and faces uncertainty about returning to full play. Despite positive comments from his doctor, Penix remains cautious about trusting his knee and aims to regain confidence during the Falcons' training camp.
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Michael Penix was selected 9th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Penix had a successful college career but struggled with injuries, including multiple ACL tears.
He has played 12 NFL games, throwing for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Penix had surgery on November 25 to repair his left ACL, his third such surgery.
His doctor says the repaired ACL is in excellent condition and should not cause future problems.
Penix is cautious about trusting his knee fully until he tests it in game situations.
The 2024 season is important for Penix’s career, especially with competition for the starting role from Tua Tagovailoa.
Penix is focusing on recovery and avoiding hits while building confidence in his knee.
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Fernando Mendoza, the new quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders and Heisman Trophy winner, is adjusting to life in Las Vegas but avoids the city's party scene. He focuses on football and stays away from typical nightlife, choosing quiet activities instead.
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Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy as the best college football player.
He has only visited the Las Vegas Strip a few times and finds it intimidating.
Mendoza avoids swearing and uses mild expressions like “holy shuck” and “flippin' champs.”
He prioritizes football and personal preparation over nightlife and gambling.
Mendoza enjoys quiet entertainment such as movies and dining at good restaurants.
He admires other NFL players like Kirk Cousins and works hard to learn the playbook.
Despite living in a city known for entertainment, he maintains a healthy lifestyle for his football career.
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Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit his 147th home run in his first three seasons with the team, joining three other MLB players with similar records. Despite balancing hitting and pitching duties, Ohtani remains one of the top hitters in the league this season and was also performing very well as a pitcher before a knee injury stopped him from pitching.
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Ohtani hit his 147th home run as a Dodger against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Only Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark McGwire have hit more home runs in their first three seasons with a team.
Ohtani’s home run helped the Dodgers win 4-2 and complete a series sweep.
He has 27 home runs this season, which is less than half his total from his 2025 MVP season.
Ohtani leads the National League with a .937 OPS (a measure of batting performance) through 111 games this year.
He has 74 RBIs, showing he drives in many runs for his team.
Ohtani’s pitching record this year was very strong with a 1.79 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 14 starts before a knee injury stopped him from pitching.
The Dodgers hope to have Ohtani pitch again before the postseason to strengthen their team.
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Rangers football club has had a very poor start to their season under manager Derek McInnes, losing in their Europa League qualifying match and failing to deliver strong performances. Despite spending money on new players, McInnes says the team lacks quality and confidence, and the team is now focusing on signing more players to improve.
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Derek McInnes has had the worst start of any Rangers manager after four games.
Rangers lost their Europa League third qualifying round match against Jagiellonia Bialystok.
Fans showed frustration by leaving the stadium early and booing the team.
Rangers spent millions on nine new players this summer but still face quality issues.
McInnes says the team is not yet ready for Champions League or Europa League challenges.
The team struggles with maintaining strong, full 90-minute performances.
Youssef Chermiti, a key striker, suffered a long-term knee injury, affecting team plans.
Rangers are looking to sign more players, including PSV winger Couhaib Driouech.
Former player Andy Halliday believes the squad is imbalanced and needs more defenders.
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Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears quarterback, is showing big improvement in his second year with head coach Ben Johnson. Their teamwork looks much better this season compared to last year.
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Caleb Williams is the Bears' quarterback and in his second year under coach Ben Johnson.
Ben Johnson is an offensive coach who joined the Bears after coaching the Detroit Lions.
Williams and Johnson had a promising start last year with effective plays and improvisation.
An insider said Williams is much more confident and clear in communicating during practice this year.
In 2025, Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns but had a 58.1% pass completion rate, lower than Johnson’s prior quarterback Jared Goff.
This season, Williams and Johnson have developed better understanding and teamwork.
The Bears hope this progress will continue and improve even more in the future.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is dealing with injuries to key offensive players during their fall training. Running backs EJ Crowell and AK Dear, along with wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks, have missed practice or scrimmages due to injuries, but coaches expect them to be ready for the season.
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EJ Crowell, a freshman running back, missed a full scrimmage due to injury but is expected to miss only a few practices, not games.
AK Dear, a sophomore running back, got hurt during practice after scoring a touchdown in the scrimmage. The injury severity is still being assessed.
Both running backs are important for improving Alabama’s running game after a disappointing performance last year.
Wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks missed the scrimmage and several practices due to a concussion but should be ready for the season.
Brooks had a strong finish to last season, including a key game with two touchdowns in the College Football Playoff.
Germie Bernard, a previous player, has left for the NFL, creating an opportunity for Brooks to take a bigger role alongside Ryan Coleman-Williams.
The team's offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, is focused on improving the running game this season.
Coaches are hopeful all injured players will recover in time to contribute during the season.
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Damien Woody, a former NFL player and longtime NFL analyst for ESPN, will leave the network after 15 years because his contract was not renewed. He will continue to appear on ESPN broadcasts through the end of the month and is open to new opportunities in sports media.
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Damien Woody played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for teams like the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets.
Woody worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN since 2011, appearing on shows such as "Get Up," "First Take," and "SportsCenter."
ESPN decided not to renew Woody’s contract, making him part of recent layoffs affecting several sports analysts.
Woody will still appear on ESPN for the rest of the month, including a scheduled broadcast on Thursday.
Other notable ESPN personalities recently laid off include Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, and Cam Newton.
Woody reportedly earned a seven-figure salary during his time at ESPN.
FS1 tried to recruit Woody years ago but he stayed with ESPN after receiving a large raise.
Woody expressed a positive outlook and interest in continuing his career discussing football.
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Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is expected to transfer to Saudi Pro-League team Al-Qadsiah for £52 million. Reijnders joined Manchester City last year but had limited impact and is now training separately ahead of the move.
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Tijjani Reijnders is a Dutch midfielder currently at Manchester City.
He joined Manchester City from AC Milan for £46.5 million last summer.
Reijnders scored 7 goals in 47 appearances during his time at Manchester City.
He is set to transfer to Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia for £52 million.
Reijnders is 28 years old and trained apart from the main squad before the move.
Brendan Rodgers, former manager of Liverpool, Celtic, and Leicester, now manages Al-Qadsiah.
Reijnders played for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup, appearing in three group games.
His move is part of a larger reshuffle of Manchester City’s midfield players.
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Manchester City has turned down a £55 million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, as they want more than £60 million. Several other football clubs are active in the transfer market, with Tottenham's Djed Spence close to joining Inter Milan and Arsenal being refused for defender Marc Pubill.
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Manchester City rejected a £55 million bid from Barcelona for Rodri and seeks over £60 million.
Tottenham’s defender Djed Spence is expected to undergo a medical in Italy before joining Inter Milan for around €30 million (£25.6 million).
Arsenal’s attempt to buy Spain defender Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid was unsuccessful because the player is not for sale.
Hull City is close to signing French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg for around €4 million (£3.4 million).
Ipswich Town aims to sign German striker Derry Scherhant from Freiburg.
Bayer Leverkusen rejected Ipswich Town’s €20 million (£17 million) bid for midfielder Exequiel Palacios.
Napoli must decide on striker Lorenzo Lucca’s future before discussing Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus with Arsenal.
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim told eight players, including Fikayo Tomori and Christopher Nkunku, they are not in the club’s plans.
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Leigh Leopards defeated Leeds Rhinos 20-16 in a Betfred Super League rugby match, ending Leeds' perfect home record this season. Leigh's strong defence in the second half helped them hold on to their lead and secure important points in their race for a top-six finish.
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Leigh Leopards won 20-16 against Leeds Rhinos.
Innes Senior scored two tries for Leigh in the first half.
Leeds scored early with Ryan Hall's try, but his later try was disallowed.
Leigh showed strong defence after halftime, limiting Leeds to just two points.
Leeds had a high number of ball possession but struggled to score in the second half.
Leigh played a part of the game with 12 men due to a green card for Robbie Mulhern.
Andrew Badrock from Leigh was sent off for 10 minutes for dangerous play.
The win marked a league double over Leeds for Leigh, indicating two wins in the season series.
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Indiana Fever basketball players Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell expressed disappointment after fans booed their coach, Stephanie White, during a home game introduction. The coach had previously defended herself following a controversial foul call in another game, and the team later won 106-92 against the New York Liberty.
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Fans booed Coach Stephanie White during her introduction at a home game on August 11, 2026.
Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, two Indiana Fever All-Stars, publicly supported White and found the boos disrespectful.
White defended herself after critics said she did not support guard Sophie Cunningham enough after Cunningham was hit in the head and neck area in a previous game.
The foul was upgraded by referees to a more severe level, causing the ejection of Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington.
Sophie Cunningham and teammate Caitlin Clark also supported Coach White after the game.
DiJonai Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media but later clarified she did not accuse the foul call of being about race.
Indiana Fever won their game against the New York Liberty with a score of 106-92.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith called for White’s firing on social media, but players disagreed and showed her support.
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Amy Hunt from Great Britain won the 200m race at the European Championships, earning her second gold medal in this event. She finished the race in 22.19 seconds, beating teammate Dina Asher-Smith, who took bronze.
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Amy Hunt won the 200m gold at the European Championships with a time of 22.19 seconds.
This is Hunt’s second gold medal at the event, after winning the 100m earlier.
Dina Asher-Smith, also from Great Britain, finished third and won bronze.
Rhasidat Adeleke from Ireland set a new national record and took the silver medal.
Hunt aims to win two more golds in the women's and mixed 4x100m relay events.
If successful, Hunt will be the first athlete to win four European Athletics Championship gold medals at the same tournament.
Hunt had struggled in the 200m earlier in the summer but performed strongly at this event.
She celebrated her win by raising her arms and pointing to the sky.
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Russell Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), has announced that he is retiring from professional basketball. ESPN’s Justin Tinsley discusses why Westbrook decided to retire and the impact he had on the NBA.
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Russell Westbrook is a former NBA MVP.
He has officially announced his retirement from playing basketball.
Justin Tinsley from ESPN provided an analysis of Westbrook’s retirement.
The discussion includes reasons behind Westbrook’s decision to retire.
Westbrook’s career legacy and contributions to the NBA are part of the conversation.
The announcement was made in August 2026.
Westbrook is recognized as one of the notable players in recent NBA history.
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Amy Hunt won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters at the 2026 European Athletics Championships. This is her second gold medal at this event. Rhasidat Adeleke came in second, and Dina Asher-Smith finished third.
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Amy Hunt is a sprint runner from Great Britain.
She won the 200m race at the 2026 European Athletics Championships.
This is her second gold medal at this championship.
Rhasidat Adeleke finished in second place.
Dina Asher-Smith secured the third place.
The event is a track and field competition held in Europe.
The article is focused on athletics results.
The coverage was available only to users in the UK.
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Mark English won the gold medal in the men's 800 meters race at the European Athletics Championships. This is the first time Ireland has won a men's gold medal in this event. Great Britain’s Max Burgin had to leave the race due to injury.
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Mark English is an Irish athlete.
He won the men’s 800 meters gold medal at the European Athletics Championships.
This is Ireland’s first men's gold medal in this event.
Max Burgin from Great Britain withdrew from the final because of injury.
The competition is part of the European Athletics Championships.
The news was released very recently.
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