The San Francisco Giants have added infielder Shay Whitcomb by claiming him off waivers from the Houston Astros. Whitcomb, 27, has played 57 major league games over three seasons but has yet to have a strong performance at the major league level.
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The Giants claimed Shay Whitcomb from the Astros after Houston designated him for assignment.
Whitcomb is an infielder with some experience in Major League Baseball.
He played 17 games this season with a .130 batting average, 2 home runs, and 5 runs batted in (RBIs).
During the 2025 season, Whitcomb played 20 games with a .125 batting average and 1 home run.
He has a total of 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 16 hits in 57 career MLB games.
The Giants currently have a 50-71 record and are out of the playoff race.
The Giants are taking a chance on Whitcomb hoping he will improve his major league performance.
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin was ejected from a game after hitting Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart in the head with a pitch. This incident led to both teams’ players coming onto the field briefly before Martin was thrown out by the umpire.
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Davis Martin is a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
Sal Stewart is a 22-year-old rookie playing for the Cincinnati Reds and made the All-Star team.
Stewart hit a home run off Martin in the first inning before Martin threw a high pitch that hit Stewart’s helmet later.
The benches cleared briefly when Stewart reacted to the pitch, but the players did not stay on the field long.
Martin was ejected before his next turn pitching, causing another delay.
Stewart stayed in the game and later scored a run.
Stewart has 26 home runs and 89 RBIs this season with a batting average indicator called OPS of .817.
Martin has a 4.32 earned run average (ERA), which measures pitching performance, across 24 starts this season.
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Audrey Werro fell during the 800m semi-final race and may face challenges both physically and mentally in the final. She will compete against strong runners like Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol for the gold medal.
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Audrey Werro fell in the 800m semi-final race.
The fall may affect her physical condition and confidence in the final.
The final race will include tough competitors such as Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.
The article focuses on whether Werro can recover to compete for the gold medal.
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Carson Beck, a rookie quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, will not play in the second preseason game due to a rib injury he got during the Hall of Fame Game. The injury is not serious, and the team is giving him extra time to recover before playing again.
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Carson Beck played well in the Hall of Fame Game, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown.
Beck has a 125.4 passer rating from that game, which is a measure of quarterback performance.
He will miss the second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a rib injury.
The Cardinals say the injury is not serious, and Beck practiced through soreness during the week.
The team's starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, will start the game as planned.
Beck was a third-round draft pick and is considered a potential future leader for the team after Kyler Murray.
Brissett has a one-year contract worth $15.5 million, leaving room for Beck to become the starter later.
If the team struggles, new coach Mike LaFleur might give Beck more playing time once he recovers.
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Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, held an open practice in which reporters and fans had to surrender their phones and were forbidden from reporting or recording anything. The team sent an email warning that anyone breaking these rules could lose media access, which led to criticism from the public after the message was shared online.
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Deion Sanders became head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes in 2023.
The team hosted their first open practice with Sanders on Tuesday.
Everyone attending the practice had to give up their phones.
Media were not allowed to take notes, record audio or video, or report on the practice.
An email from Sanders warned that breaking these rules could mean losing future access and credentials.
The email was leaked on social media and caused backlash from fans and observers.
Critics compared the policy to censorship and expressed frustration over limited media access.
Some pointed out that Sanders’ own son’s media company has full access while independent reporters do not.
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The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Jorge Mateo to a major league contract and removed pitcher Trevor Martin from their 40-man roster. Mateo was recently released by the Atlanta Braves and will add depth to the Rays’ infield.
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Jorge Mateo signed a major league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mateo was released by the Atlanta Braves one week before signing with the Rays.
Mateo played 65 games for the Braves this season with 4 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 11 RBIs, and a .240 batting average.
Mateo has seven years of major league experience and has played 552 MLB games in total.
Over his career, Mateo has hit 34 home runs, stolen 116 bases, and has a .223 batting average.
The Rays designated pitcher Trevor Martin for assignment to make room for Mateo on the roster.
Martin appeared in six games for the Rays this season, posting a 3.97 ERA and seven strikeouts.
Removing Martin opens the chance for other teams to pick him up for pitching depth.
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The Chicago Bears will start their preseason with a home game against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Ben Johnson said several starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in the game because they want to keep players fresh and get a good look at others.
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The Bears had an 11-6 record last season and made the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Caleb Williams, the Bears' quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in 2024, will not play in the preseason opener.
Coach Johnson said he does not feel the need to see Williams in preseason games because he watches him practice daily.
Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns last season and also ran for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The Bears open their regular season on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers.
The team aims to keep Williams healthy and rested for the regular season’s start.
Even without star receiver DJ Moore, Williams has talented receivers and a strong offensive line this year.
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Landon Knack, a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made a mistake by dropping a simple pop-up during a game against the Kansas City Royals. Despite the error, he struck out the next two batters and secured his first save of the season. His fiancée teased him playfully on social media after the game.
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Landon Knack is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He dropped a routine pop-up ball during a game against the Kansas City Royals.
Knack came into the game after the starting pitcher, Eric Lauer, had pitched well.
After his mistake, Knack struck out two batters and finished the game without allowing a run.
He earned his first save of the season on this game.
Knack’s fiancée posted a video on Instagram joking about his catching skills.
Knack has played parts of three seasons with the Dodgers since 2024.
His pitching role has changed over time, and he is trying to help the Dodgers win their third consecutive championship ("three-peat").
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The New Orleans Saints' sixth-round rookie Barion Brown has been compared to former All-Pro player Rashid Shaheed because of their similar speed. Brown may start by playing on special teams and could get more chances on offense if he makes big plays.
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Barion Brown is a rookie wide receiver drafted in the sixth round by the New Orleans Saints.
Chris Olave, a Saints wide receiver, said Brown and Rashid Shaheed are very similar players.
Both Brown and Shaheed are known for their fast speed; Brown ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash.
Rashid Shaheed has reached speeds of up to 21.7 mph during games.
The Saints already have many talented offensive players, so Brown’s offensive role is still uncertain.
Brown may start by playing on special teams, returning kicks like Shaheed did early in his career.
Brown played college football at Kentucky and LSU from 2022 to 2025.
In college, Brown caught 175 passes for 2,060 yards and 12 touchdowns, plus 66 kickoff returns for 1,910 yards and six touchdowns.
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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been sent to the minor leagues due to poor performance this season. While he has shown some hitting improvement in Triple-A, a recent game mistake highlighted his ongoing struggles compared to top prospect George Lombard Jr.
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Anthony Volpe, a Gold Glove-winning shortstop, has struggled with a low batting performance this season.
Volpe's OPS (a batting statistic) was .647 through 56 games before his demotion to Triple-A.
The Yankees replaced Volpe at shortstop with their top prospect George Lombard Jr.
In a recent minor league game, Volpe lost two challenges when reviewing umpire calls during his at-bat.
Lombard has hit two home runs and holds a .953 OPS in his first seven major league games, better than Volpe’s full season.
The Yankees’ second baseman position may open up next season, which could create a chance for Volpe to return to the major leagues.
Volpe's return to the Yankees will depend on his continued improvement in hitting and plate discipline in the minors.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed their catcher, Endy Rodriguez, on the 10-day injured list. They have called up two players, Jack Brannigan and Isaac Mattson, and sent pitcher Evan Sisk to their Triple-A team.
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Endy Rodriguez, the Pirates’ catcher, is injured and will miss at least 10 days.
Rodriguez has played 45 games this season with a .267 batting average, 6 doubles, 7 home runs, and 20 RBIs (runs batted in).
The Pirates recalled Jack Brannigan and Isaac Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pitcher Evan Sisk was sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates currently have a 58-64 win-loss record.
They are six games behind two teams for the final National League wild card playoff spot.
Rodriguez is a key player for the team’s progress this season.
The Pirates hope to improve their position while Rodriguez is sidelined.
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Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has asked the club to sign more players to compete better for the Premier League title. Although the club has spent about £85 million on new players recently, Carrick believes they need to spend more to match bigger rivals like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
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Manchester United has spent around £85 million on players Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow since last season ended.
Other big clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea have paid more money for top players.
United’s highest transfer fee ever was £89.5 million for Paul Pogba in 2016.
Carrick, now permanent manager, wants the club to buy more players to improve the team.
United finished third in the Premier League last season after Carrick took over as interim manager.
The club has spent less on transfers than some smaller teams promoted to the Premier League.
Marcus Rashford returned to United after a loan to Barcelona, which did not buy him.
Carrick says the team has potential to compete for the title but did not promise a win.
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British teenager Filip Nowacki won the gold medal in the men's 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris with a time of 2 minutes 7.70 seconds. Other British swimmers Lauren Cox and Freya Colbert also won bronze medals in their events.
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Filip Nowacki is 18 years old and won the 200m breaststroke gold at the European Championships.
He finished just ahead of Dutch swimmer Caspar Corbeau by 0.08 seconds.
Luka Mladenovic from Austria won the bronze medal in that race.
Gregory Butler from Great Britain placed fifth in the same event.
Nowacki had previously won gold for Jersey at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Lauren Cox won bronze in the women's 50m backstroke, with Italy’s Sara Curtis setting a world record in that race.
Freya Colbert earned bronze in the women's 200m freestyle final.
This event highlights success for young British swimmers in European swimming competitions.
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The Buffalo Bills will start their NFL preseason with quarterback Josh Allen playing under new head coach Joe Brady. Allen is expected to play in the first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on August 15 but will likely have limited time on the field to avoid injury.
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Josh Allen is entering his first preseason and regular season with head coach Joe Brady.
Joe Brady became head coach after Sean McDermott was fired; Brady was previously the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator.
Brady said all healthy players, including Allen, will play in the preseason opener.
Allen finished last season with a 65.4 quarterback rating, throwing for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Buffalo added new wide receiver DJ Moore, formerly of the Chicago Bears.
The Bills will play the Carolina Panthers, a team they defeated 40-9 last season.
Allen is expected to play only briefly in the preseason game to avoid injury risks.
The preseason game is scheduled for August 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
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The Carolina Panthers’ running back situation is changing because veteran Chuba Hubbard has a hamstring injury and will miss some preseason games. Jonathon Brooks, who has recovered from two ACL injuries, is healthy and expected to get more playing time in the preseason, giving him a chance to become the Panthers' lead running back.
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Chuba Hubbard is the Panthers’ veteran running back and is currently injured with a hamstring issue.
Head coach Dave Canales says Hubbard is "week to week" but expects him back by Week 1 of the regular season.
Jonathon Brooks was a second-round pick in 2024 and missed most of his rookie season due to two ACL injuries.
Brooks is now fully healthy and has impressed coaches during training camp.
Brooks will likely get more playing time in the preseason games against the Bills, Jaguars, and Texans.
The Panthers’ regular season starts on September 13, hosting the Chicago Bears.
Coach Canales believes Hubbard will be ready for the season, but hamstring injuries can be risky.
Brooks has the chance to prove himself as the lead running back if he performs well in preseason.
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Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, suffered another hamstring injury during practice shortly before the 2026 NFL season starts. This injury adds to his previous issues, and it is uncertain when he will be able to play again.
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Jordyn Tyson was one of the top wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft and was picked in the first round.
Tyson left Saints practice early due to a hamstring injury, reported as not very serious.
He previously suffered Grade 2 hamstring strains during college, causing him to miss key events before the draft.
Tyson has a history of serious injuries, including a knee injury in 2022 and a broken collarbone in 2024.
Hamstring injuries are hard to heal and can get worse if not treated carefully.
Tyson will likely miss the Saints’ preseason opener on August 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
His next chance to play might be August 22 against the Los Angeles Rams, which will show how well he is recovering.
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Prichard Colón, a Puerto Rican boxer who suffered a severe brain injury during a fight in 2015, has died at the age of 33. His father shared the news on Facebook, thanking supporters and saying they could not fulfill Colón’s wish to visit Puerto Rico one last time.
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Prichard Colón was a professional boxer from Puerto Rico.
He had a strong early career with a 16-0 record as a pro and five national titles as an amateur.
Colón was injured in a 2015 fight when he was hit multiple times in the back of the head, which is illegal and dangerous.
After the fight, he collapsed and was diagnosed with a significant brain injury called a subdural hematoma.
His boxing career ended due to the injury, and he struggled with its effects for years.
Colón passed away at the age of 33, as announced by his father on social media.
His family tried to take him to Puerto Rico, fulfilling his last wish, but it was not possible.
His father asked for continued support and prayers from fans and the public.
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The Denver Nuggets will play the Golden State Warriors on Christmas night, featuring star players Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry. This game is the last of five on the Christmas NBA schedule and promises an exciting finish to the holiday basketball action.
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The game starts at 10:30 p.m. Eastern time on Christmas night.
Stephen Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors, and Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets.
Curry is known for making many long-distance shots called 3-pointers.
Jokic controls the game by involving his teammates and scoring in different ways.
Both teams face challenges this season, adding interest to the matchup.
The Warriors want to make an early strong impression this season.
The Nuggets aim to come back strong after losing in the first round of last season’s playoffs.
The Christmas game is a popular event for basketball fans who enjoy watching top players on a holiday.
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Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, has a different approach to mentoring rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza compared to past NFL stars Joe Montana and Brett Favre. Cousins values teamwork and open communication in the quarterback room and believes that everyone can learn from each other.
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Kirk Cousins mentors rookie Fernando Mendoza on the Las Vegas Raiders team.
Joe Montana and Brett Favre did not actively mentor their successors when they played.
Cousins sees the quarterback group as a team that shares feedback and ideas.
Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana.
Cousins signed with the Raiders in March and reunited with coach Klint Kubiak, who he worked with in Minnesota.
Cousins has played for four teams since starting his NFL career in 2012.
Cousins focuses on his own performance and listens to his coaches and teammates rather than outside opinions.
He believes having shared history with coaches helps build trust and speeds up team progress.
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The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will play against each other on Christmas Day. This game is important because both teams are changing their lineups and playing styles after recent trades and coaching decisions.
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The game starts at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Christmas Day.
Miami and Boston have a strong rivalry in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Both teams made big changes during the offseason, including trading for star player Giannis Antetokounmpo by Miami.
Boston is focusing on shooting many 3-point shots under coach Joe Mazzulla.
Miami plays a tough, defense-focused style called Heat Culture, led by coach Erik Spoelstra.
The matchup shows a contrast between Boston’s focus on offense and Miami’s focus on defense and physical play.
Fans are interested to see which team’s new approach works better in this early-season game.
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