The Toronto Blue Jays have added veteran relief pitcher Paul Sewald to their team after claiming him off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sewald has had a challenging season but has a long career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
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Paul Sewald is a relief pitcher with 10 years of Major League Baseball experience.
The Blue Jays claimed Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks designated Sewald for assignment before the Blue Jays picked him up.
Sewald has struggled in the current season with a 2-5 win-loss record and a 6.23 earned run average (ERA) in 45 games.
Last season, he had a 4.31 ERA while playing for the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers.
Over his career, Sewald has played for five MLB teams and achieved 110 saves.
The Blue Jays are looking to add more pitching depth due to injuries on their team.
Sewald is a right-handed pitcher who is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
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Bucky Irving, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had a strong rookie season in 2024 but struggled with injuries in 2025. He learned from his setbacks and believes he will come back stronger this season.
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Irving rushed for 1,122 yards and scored eight touchdowns in 2024.
He caught 47 passes for 392 yards during his rookie year.
In 2025, Irving played 10 games, rushing for 588 yards and one touchdown.
His 2025 season was affected by ankle and shoulder injuries.
Irving said this was the first time in his football career he had to stay away from the game due to injury.
He views injuries as part of playing a physical position like running back.
Irving was chosen in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
He played college football at Minnesota and Oregon, rushing for nearly 3,000 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns before going pro.
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The Miami Dolphins will start their preseason without star defensive tackle Zach Sieler, who is sidelined with an unknown injury. Coach Jeff Hafley said Sieler’s status is week-to-week, and he may miss much of the preseason, putting more pressure on the team’s defense.
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The Dolphins begin their preseason against the Washington Commanders on Friday in Maryland.
Zach Sieler, a key defender for Miami, has an undisclosed injury and may miss several games.
Sieler has been a reliable player for the Dolphins since 2019, after joining from the Baltimore Ravens.
He recorded 35.5 sacks, 353 tackles, and 5 interceptions over seven seasons with Miami.
Sieler had strong recent seasons, including back-to-back 10-sack years in 2023 and 2024.
Miami’s defense lost important players like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Bradley Chubb over the offseason.
The Dolphins have low expectations for the season, with a predicted 4.5 wins.
The team’s next preseason games are against the New York Giants on August 22 and the Atlanta Falcons on August 28.
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The New York Jets finished the 2025 NFL season with zero interceptions. Their head coach Aaron Glenn took over defensive play-calling to improve performance, and they hope new cornerback Nahshon Wright can help increase turnovers next season.
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The Jets recorded zero interceptions in 2025.
Head coach Aaron Glenn has defensive experience and now controls defensive play-calling.
Nahshon Wright, a 27-year-old cornerback, joined the Jets on a one-year, $5.5 million contract.
Wright had a strong 2025 season with 5 interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 80 tackles.
Wright’s previous years with Dallas, Minnesota, and Chicago showed limited interceptions.
The Jets hope Wright stays healthy and matches at least half of his 2025 performance.
Since 2005, no Jets player has had seven or more turnovers in a single season.
Minkah Fitzpatrick leads a young secondary including Qwan’tez Stiggers, Brandon Stephens, and D’Angelo Ponds.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders spoke about how the media sometimes exaggerates drama during the competition to be the team's starting quarterback. He said everyone on the team communicates clearly and stays focused on winning, ignoring outside distractions.
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Shedeur Sanders is competing with veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson to be the Browns’ starting quarterback.
Sanders became the Browns’ starting QB in the second half of last season.
Last season, Sanders started seven games with 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Watson missed all of last season due to surgery and rehab for a torn Achilles tendon.
Sanders said the team is informed directly and there is no miscommunication between players and coaches.
Sanders criticized media for creating extra drama and said the team stays focused despite online noise.
Browns coach Monken has not revealed which QB will start the upcoming preseason games.
Both Sanders and Watson are expected to start at least one game during the preseason.
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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White was booed by fans after she defended a Chicago Sky player involved in a hard foul on a Fever guard. Despite the fan reaction, Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf publicly supported White, praising her leadership as the team continues its strong season.
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Stephanie White is the head coach of the Indiana Fever WNBA team.
Fans booed White after she defended Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected for a hard foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Fever president Kelly Krauskopf expressed full support for Coach White, highlighting her strong leadership.
The Indiana Fever won 106-92 against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.
This win improved the Fever’s record to 21-12 for the season.
The Fever lead the Eastern Conference and are ranked No. 4 overall in the WNBA.
White led the Fever to the WNBA semifinals in 2025, losing in five games to the Las Vegas Aces.
The team will rest before playing the Dallas Wings on August 14.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wishes the preseason game against his former team, the Green Bay Packers, could be played in Green Bay. Rodgers wants to have one last experience at Lambeau Field before retiring after the 2026 NFL season.
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Aaron Rodgers now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and played there for 18 seasons.
Rodgers won four MVP awards and a Super Bowl with the Packers.
The preseason game between the Steelers and Packers is scheduled in Pittsburgh, not Green Bay.
Rodgers hoped to visit familiar places in Green Bay, like the restaurant Chives and the Green Bay Country Club.
He has faced the Packers twice since leaving them in 2023, both times in Pittsburgh.
Rodgers has never played a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field during his final NFL season.
He expressed fond memories of the Packers’ fans, weather, and night games at Lambeau Field.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White spoke out against negativity and division after criticism over her defense of player DiJonai Carrington's foul in a recent game. Despite backlash, including boos from fans and calls for her firing, White and star player Caitlin Clark showed strong support for each other and the team.
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Stephanie White is the head coach of the Indiana Fever WNBA team.
White defended DiJonai Carrington’s hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, saying it was not made with bad intent.
Carrington was ejected from a game against the Chicago Sky due to the foul.
After White’s comments, some fans and Indiana’s lieutenant governor criticized her, even calling for her to be fired.
White responded with a strong speech promoting unity and kindness in the league.
During the next home game, White was booed by some fans before the game started.
Star player Caitlin Clark expressed support for White and said the team stands behind their coach.
The Indiana Fever are currently in fourth place in the WNBA standings.
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The Atlanta Falcons will start quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos because Michael Penix Jr., their 2024 draft pick, is still recovering from a knee injury. Tagovailoa, who signed with the Falcons this year after leaving the Miami Dolphins, has returned to full practice after a minor back issue.
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Michael Penix Jr. suffered his third ACL tear late in the 2025 season and is limited to non-contact drills.
Penix Jr. will miss the Falcons’ preseason opener against the Broncos.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Tua Tagovailoa will start the game.
Tagovailoa signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Falcons in March 2026.
Tagovailoa experienced lower back tightness during training camp but has resumed full participation.
Since entering the NFL in 2020, Tagovailoa has one of the highest completion percentages and passer ratings in the league.
Tagovailoa’s last season with Miami had mixed results, including 20 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions.
The Falcons have star players like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts to support their quarterbacks.
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Aaron Rodgers said preseason football is very different from the regular season and called it "not real football." He expressed little interest in playing in the upcoming preseason game but left the final decision to Steelers coach Mike McCarthy.
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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are still discussing if Rodgers will play in the preseason game.
Rodgers said preseason games do not feature the real strategies teams use in the regular season.
He mentioned that early preseason joint practices showed new plays, but now teams avoid showing their real strategies.
Rodgers thinks preseason is helpful to see players respond to nerves but is not the same as regular season football.
McCarthy said he will make the final call on whether Rodgers plays.
The preseason game between the Steelers and Packers is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Jonathon Brooks, a running back for the Carolina Panthers, is set to return to the field in a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills after recovering from two ACL injuries. Brooks was a strong college player at Texas and is expected to compete for a larger role in the Panthers' offense this season.
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Jonathon Brooks was drafted 46th overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
He played college football at Texas, rushing for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in his junior year.
Brooks tore his right ACL twice, once in college and once early in his NFL career, causing him to miss most of last season.
He will play in the upcoming preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, marking his first game action since 2024.
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Brooks is in great shape and will play with the first team.
The Panthers did not replace their top rusher from last year, showing faith in Brooks and Chuba Hubbard.
The Panthers aim to build on their recent success, including winning their division and making the playoffs last year.
Brooks’ performance in the preseason will help determine his role in the team’s offense this season.
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Major League Baseball (MLB) teams have used creative giveaways and special theme nights to attract more fans to stadiums. These efforts, including unique items like pope hats, fake mustaches, and special jerseys, have helped increase average attendance to the highest level since 2017.
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The Chicago White Sox gave out pope-shaped hats to 38,113 fans during a game, honoring a former Chicago native pope and White Sox fan.
MLB average attendance reached 29,618 through early August 2026, the highest full-season average since 2017.
Teams have used creative promotions like fake glasses and mustaches, bloody lip jerseys, and themed bobbleheads to attract fans.
The Texas Rangers handed out Nolan Ryan bloody lip jerseys and saw strong fan participation.
The Milwaukee Brewers gave away 25,000 bar dice sets to fans over 21 years old during a game with 40,625 attendees.
New rules introduced by MLB in 2023, like the pitch clock, have also increased fan interest.
Teams feel the need to offer unique promotional items rather than standard giveaways to boost ticket sales.
Arizona Diamondbacks marketing director Meagan Hermosillo stated creativity is essential to move the needle in fan engagement.
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Mark Walter is selling the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Luka Doncic, the Lakers' star player, expressed enthusiasm about the new ownership and his goal to win a championship for the team.
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The Lakers are being sold for a record $12.5 billion.
The new owners are Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Mark Walter owned the Lakers for only one year before selling.
Luka Doncic recently completed his first full season with the Lakers.
LeBron James has left the Lakers and signed with another team.
Luka Doncic said he is excited to work with the new owners and build a strong team.
Kushner and Iger said they respect the previous leadership and want to compete at the highest level.
The Lakers will start the 2026-27 season playing the Golden State Warriors on October 21.
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After Indiana Fever's win against the Chicago Sky, head coach Stephanie White initially said Sky player DiJonai Carrington did not mean to hurt Fever guard Sophie Cunningham with a hard foul. Later, White said the foul was serious and admitted she had not seen a replay before speaking but confirmed that player safety is very important to her.
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The Indiana Fever won against the Chicago Sky recently.
Fever coach Stephanie White said the foul by DiJonai Carrington was hard but not intentional at first.
Sophie Cunningham, the Fever player fouled, was ejected due to the hard foul.
After reviewing the replay, White called the foul egregious, meaning very bad.
White said she values her players' health and safety as a top priority.
White was booed by fans before a later game but stated she always supports her players fully.
The Fever’s record improved to 21 wins and 12 losses with their recent win.
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The New Orleans Saints will start their preseason against the Jacksonville Jaguars but most of their main players will not play in the game. Instead, the starters will get practice time in a joint session before the game, with coaches from both teams focusing on keeping key players safe from injury early in the preseason.
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The Saints and Jaguars will have a joint practice on Thursday before their preseason game on Saturday.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said most starters will practice together but not play in the first preseason game.
Key players like Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, and Travis Etienne Jr. will likely sit out the opener.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen also plans to rest his top players, including Trevor Lawrence and Travis Hunter, during the game.
Both teams want to limit injury risk while still preparing for the regular season.
The Saints have two more home preseason games against the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys.
These upcoming games will test the Saints against some of the stronger teams in the league before the regular season starts.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have recently signed several important players to improve their team, especially focusing on the offensive line. Tyler Linderbaum, a highly paid center, is considered the key player to help protect the quarterback and support running backs Fernando Mendoza and Ashton Jeanty, who were both picked early in the draft.
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The Raiders used high-value draft picks on running backs Fernando Mendoza (2026) and Ashton Jeanty (2025).
Last season, Raiders quarterbacks were among the most sacked in the NFL due to a weak offensive line.
The Raiders have made many changes to improve their offensive line, signing Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million contract.
Linderbaum is a three-time Pro Bowler, plays center, and leads the offensive line in protection and communication.
Other offensive line players signed include Kolton Miller (left tackle) and Spencer Burford (interior line).
The team hopes the strengthened offensive line will help their quarterback and running backs perform better long-term.
New head coach Klint Kubiak and key players like quarterback Kirk Cousins are part of the team’s future plans.
The Raiders’ general manager, John Spytek, has secured four starting offensive linemen under contract for the next two seasons.
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The Miami Dolphins have named rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas as a starter in their first preseason game. Douglas, a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, impressed coaches during training camp and is expected to contribute to the younger team.
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Caleb Douglas is a rookie wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins.
He was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Douglas was named a starter before the Dolphins’ first preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley praised Douglas for his consistent performance.
Douglas played college football at Florida and Texas Tech.
At Texas Tech, he made 114 catches for 1,723 yards and 13 touchdowns over two years.
The Dolphins experienced significant roster changes during the offseason.
The team plans to rely more on younger players this season.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce describes his NFL training camp as a peaceful place, especially after his recent high-profile wedding to pop star Taylor Swift. The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden, with many famous guests from sports and entertainment attending.
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Travis Kelce calls the Chiefs training camp his "sanctuary" and finds peace there.
He married Taylor Swift in a private ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The wedding included surprise officiant Adam Sandler and a performance by Stevie Nicks.
Many celebrities attended, such as actors Bradley Cooper, Zoë Kravitz, Hugh Grant, and NFL players like Tom Brady.
Kelce and Swift’s relationship started after he gave her a friendship ring and invited her to a Chiefs game.
The couple’s wedding merged sports and entertainment worlds, drawing public and media attention.
Kelce continues to work on business ventures following the NFL season.
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The NBA announced a triple-header for Thanksgiving Eve, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers led by LeBron James playing against the Miami Heat, which includes Giannis Antetokounmpo. The games are part of the NBA Cup tournament, an early-season event with group and knockout rounds.
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On November 25, the 76ers will face the Miami Heat at 5 p.m. ET.
LeBron James joined the 76ers after leaving the Miami Heat, where he won two championships.
The 76ers recently added star player Jaylen Brown to a team already featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
The Miami Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo and have Bam Adebayo, known for a high-scoring season.
The NBA Cup schedule starts with group play on October 30 and ends with the championship on December 11 in Indianapolis.
The 76ers and Heat are strong contenders in the Eastern Conference for the NBA championship.
The triple-header also includes games between the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers.
The Thanksgiving Eve game will be broadcast on ESPN as part of the Emirates NBA Cup event.
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Jose Mourinho has returned as the manager of Real Madrid after leaving the club in 2013. He faces the challenge of helping a team that has not won a trophy in the last two seasons. Experts say Mourinho will need to adapt his approach to succeed this time.
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Mourinho previously won three trophies with Real Madrid: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Since leaving Real Madrid, Mourinho has only won one major title, the Premier League with Chelsea in 2015.
His later coaching jobs included Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma, Fenerbahce, and Benfica, with mixed results.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez chose Mourinho partly inspired by Carlo Ancelotti’s successful return to the club.
Mourinho is known for focusing on managing players personally rather than just tactics.
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says Mourinho must improve how he handles players and take responsibility for losses.
Mourinho’s first Real Madrid period had successes but also conflicts with players, rivals, and the media.
Some experts believe Mourinho’s personality and style have not changed despite changes in the football world.
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