J.K. Dobbins, the running back for the Denver Broncos, left a recent practice with a minor injury but returned to practice the next day in good condition. He is confident and aims to play all 17 regular-season games this year, expecting to be one of the top players in rushing yards.
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J.K. Dobbins left Monday’s practice due to a minor soft tissue injury.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton described the injury as minor.
Dobbins returned to practice on Tuesday, moving well and smiling.
He told the media not to spread rumors about his injury.
Dobbins aims to play every regular-season game in 2026.
He has struggled to play at least 15 games in a season since his rookie year in 2020.
Dobbins plans to be the top rusher for the whole season.
The Broncos start their season on September 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Colorado Rockies have removed infielder Edouard Julien from their roster and called up outfielder Zac Veen from their Triple-A team. Julien played 88 games this season with moderate performance, while Veen returns to the major leagues after a brief debut last year.
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The Rockies designated Edouard Julien for assignment, meaning they removed him from their main roster.
Julien has played 88 games this season with 3 home runs, 20 runs batted in (RBI), and a .208 batting average.
Julien is a four-year MLB player who previously played for the Minnesota Twins.
In 2023, Julien had his best season with 16 home runs, 37 RBI, and a .263 batting average.
The Rockies called up outfielder Zac Veen from their Triple-A Albuquerque team.
Veen was a first-round draft pick in 2020 and appeared in 12 major league games last year.
In his MLB debut, Veen hit 1 home run, 1 double, and had a .118 batting average.
Veen’s current call-up is his first major league opportunity this season.
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Derek Carr, a former NFL quarterback, recently attended a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game with his family. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts invited them into his office to escape the heat during batting practice, showing kindness. Carr is a longtime Dodgers fan and now works with UCLA football, like Roberts.
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Derek Carr played quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Las Vegas Raiders, and New Orleans Saints.
Carr and his family went to see Tarik Skubal's home debut game for the Dodgers.
The heat in Los Angeles was strong, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts invited Carr's family to cool off in his office for 30 minutes.
Carr thanked Roberts on social media for his kindness.
Carr grew up near both Northern California and Houston but became a Dodgers fan while living near Bakersfield, California.
He owns the second base from a key play in the 2025 World Series.
Carr recently became a special advisor to the UCLA Bruins football team.
Dave Roberts was a UCLA player before managing the Dodgers.
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Rashawn Slater, the Los Angeles Chargers’ left tackle, has missed the whole 2025 NFL season due to a knee injury. He recently had a minor setback but said his recovery is going well as he prepares for the 2026 season.
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Rashawn Slater injured his right knee (ruptured patellar tendon) during training camp in August 2025.
He missed the entire 2025 NFL season because of this injury.
Slater missed the last four Chargers’ practice sessions due to a small flare-up in his knee.
He gave a positive update, saying the flare-up is not serious or concerning.
Slater is continuing his rehab and working toward playing in the 2026 season.
The Chargers start their 2026 preseason against the Houston Texans, followed by games versus the 49ers and Rams.
The regular season for the Chargers begins on September 13, 2026, against the Arizona Cardinals.
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B.J. Green II, a young defensive player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has shown strong performance and steady improvement during training camp. His recent success, including recording two sacks in one practice, suggests he could have a bigger role in the team’s defense this season.
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B.J. Green II is a second-year defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He has been consistently making plays during the team’s training camp.
On Day 11 of training camp, Green recorded 2 sacks in one practice.
Green had good moments in his rookie season but is showing much more progress now.
Veteran pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah left the Jaguars to join the Kansas City Chiefs.
Green’s improvement helps fill the gap left by Ogbah’s departure.
If Green continues developing, he could get more playing time on defense.
The Jaguars hope Green will continue to grow and have a bigger impact this season.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left a practice session with a minor groin injury but is expected to recover soon. However, he might miss the start of the 2026 season due to a possible league suspension linked to a legal issue from the offseason.
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Puka Nacua left Rams' practice with the Dallas Cowboys because of minor groin soreness.
The Rams are being careful with Nacua's health to avoid further injury.
Nacua was the NFL leader in catches in 2025, with 129 receptions, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
Only Jaxon Smith-Njigba had more receiving yards than Nacua in 2025.
Nacua might face a suspension at the start of the 2026 season due to an ongoing review related to a civil lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges assault and battery following a New Year's Eve incident involving Nacua.
Nacua was drafted in the fifth round in 2023 and has career stats including 313 catches, 4,191 yards, and 19 touchdowns.
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Football player Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in a ceremony in Portugal. The couple, who have been together for 10 years, celebrated their wedding with their five children present.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal.
The wedding took place on 11 August 2024.
The couple’s five children attended the ceremony.
Ronaldo shared a photo on Instagram showing their hands with wedding rings, which got over 3 million likes quickly.
Ronaldo and Rodríguez met 10 years ago at a Gucci store in Madrid when Ronaldo played for Real Madrid.
They announced their engagement on 11 August 2023 with Rodríguez sharing a photo of her ring.
Ronaldo has scored nearly 1,000 goals and played for major clubs including Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr.
Ronaldo recently played in his sixth FIFA World Cup, tying the record for the most appearances at the tournament.
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Cam Miller is an undrafted rookie cornerback who is starting to stand out at the Carolina Panthers' training camp. He made a couple of good plays in recent practice, showing his athletic skills and helping his chances to make the team.
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Cam Miller is a rookie cornerback who was not picked in the NFL draft.
He has recently made two notable pass breakups during Panthers' training camp.
These plays help him get noticed among many players competing for spots.
Miller has good athletic ability that he is beginning to use well.
The preseason games will give a better idea if he can perform well consistently.
Making the practice squad would be an important achievement for him.
He faces tough competition from other cornerbacks who are currently ahead on the team.
Miller aims to keep improving and proving he deserves a place on the roster.
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Bhayshul Tuten, a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is performing well during training camp. He is showing both speed and improvement in protecting the quarterback, which could help him earn more playing time.
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Bhayshul Tuten is a second-year running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He displayed strong speed throughout the offseason, similar to his college days at Virginia Tech.
Tuten is improving in pass protection, which means blocking defenders to keep the quarterback safe.
Good pass protection skills can increase a running back’s chances of staying on the field during passing plays.
Tuten is expected to share running duties with Chris Rodriguez on the Jaguars.
The team is preparing for a transition after longtime running back Travis Etienne.
Coaches are watching Tuten’s progress beyond just running ability.
If he continues to improve, Tuten may have more opportunities to play in various situations.
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San Francisco 49ers player Nick Bosa is recovering from a torn ACL and is currently dealing with tendinitis in his right knee, which is the same knee he injured before. His coach, Kyle Shanahan, says the knee issue is normal for this kind of injury and there are no major concerns, but Bosa’s return to full play is still uncertain.
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Nick Bosa tore his ACL three games into the 2025 NFL season, ending his season early.
He started training camp without being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
Bosa currently has tendinitis in his right knee and is being evaluated week to week.
Shanahan said tendinitis is common with ACL injuries and stated there are no concerns.
Bosa has previously torn his right ACL in high school, his left ACL in 2020, and the right ACL again in 2025.
Other players with ACL tears have returned to full practice faster than Bosa.
The 49ers are cautious with Bosa due to his history of knee injuries and his value as a top player.
It is still possible Bosa could be ready for the first game of the season, but this is not certain.
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The NBA revealed the schedule for the opening night of the 2026-27 season, featuring key games like the New York Knicks versus the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Knicks player Josh Hart expressed surprise about the announced schedule but did not give further reasons.
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The 2026-27 NBA season will start on Tuesday, October 20.
The Knicks, current NBA champions, will play the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Spurs will play the Thunder at 9:30 p.m. ET, a rematch of the previous Western Conference Finals.
The Boston Celtics will face the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET.
Knicks player Josh Hart said he was “shocked” by the opening night schedule on social media.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver waited for LeBron James’ free agency decision before finalizing the schedule.
LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, joining players like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
On Christmas Day, the Knicks will play the Spurs, and the 76ers will face James’ former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
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ESPN proposed a 20-team College Football Playoff as a middle ground between the SEC’s desire for a 16-team playoff and the Big Ten’s push for 24 teams. However, the idea has not gained support, mainly due to disagreements over the value of conference championship games and TV broadcasting rights.
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The current College Football Playoff has 12 teams.
The SEC wants to expand the playoff to 16 teams.
The Big Ten wants a larger, 24-team playoff.
ESPN suggested a 20-team format with "play-in" games replacing some conference championships.
The 20-team plan was not well received by the CFP management committee.
Conference championship games generate over $200 million in TV rights fees for conferences.
Fox Sports has the Big Ten TV rights and prefers a 24-team playoff.
If no new plan is agreed on by December 1, the 12-team format will stay until at least 2027.
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The Los Angeles Rams have strengthened their defense by trading for star players Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. There is also talk about Aaron Donald potentially coming out of retirement to join the team again, which has excited Rams players and coaches as they prepare for the new NFL season.
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The Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game last season.
They traded for Myles Garrett, a top defensive player from the Cleveland Browns.
They also traded for Trent McDuffie, a cornerback from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, may come out of retirement to join the Rams.
McDuffie has discussed with coaches and the quarterback about how the offense will deal with strong defensive players like Garrett and Donald.
The Rams want their defense to get more three-and-outs or turnovers to give the ball back to their offense.
Myles Garrett set a single-season sack record with 23 last year.
Aaron Donald last had a high sack season in 2018 with 20.5 sacks and has been working out with the Rams to possibly return.
The Rams’ first preseason game is against the Chiefs on August 13, and their regular season opener is on September 10 in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers.
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The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl last year with a strong defense that included rookie safety Nick Emmanwori. After ankle surgery in July, Emmanwori has passed his physical exam and is ready to return to play in the preseason games starting in mid-August.
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The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last year thanks to a strong defense.
Nick Emmanwori was a rookie safety selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In his first season, Emmanwori had 81 tackles and earned all-rookie honors.
He had ankle surgery in July to fix an injury sustained before the Super Bowl.
Emmanwori was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and missed training camp.
He recently passed his physical and is set to return in time for preseason games.
The Seahawks begin preseason on August 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Emmanwori’s return is important for Seattle’s defense as they try to defend their championship.
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Notre Dame’s quarterback C.J. Carr had a strong second season, completing many passes and scoring 24 touchdowns with few interceptions. NFL scouts and rival coaches think he could become a professional player, possibly entering the NFL draft in 2027.
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C.J. Carr completed 66.6% of his passes last season.
He threw 24 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions.
An opposing coach praised Carr’s arm strength, smart decisions, and calmness on the field.
Carr is considered a good NFL prospect and might be drafted in the first round in 2027.
He is currently a sophomore and may continue playing for Notre Dame for a few more years.
ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr. listed Carr as one of the top five prospects for the 2027 NFL draft.
Carr helped Notre Dame finish with a 10-2 record last season and almost made the College Football Playoff.
He is gaining attention as a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best college football player.
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CBS Sports president David Berson said there is no set timeline to decide on Tony Romo’s future with the network. Romo, the lead NFL analyst for CBS, is on leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Wisconsin.
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Tony Romo is CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst and has been since 2017.
Romo was arrested on July 23 in Wisconsin for allegedly driving under the influence.
CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave to keep the focus on the games and not his legal issues.
JJ Watt will temporarily join CBS’s lead NFL broadcast team during Romo’s absence.
Watt’s first game with the lead team will be on September 13, Vikings vs. Packers.
Romo has a court date set for September 21.
Romo played his entire NFL career (2004–2016) with the Dallas Cowboys and made four Pro Bowls.
The situation is still developing, and CBS is continuing to assess what to do next.
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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was injured during training camp but avoided major damage to his knee or leg. He will have further tests, but early reports suggest he will recover without serious injury.
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Nate Wiggins was hurt in the left knee or leg during a Ravens practice.
He did not suffer ligament damage, which is often a serious injury.
Wiggins will keep undergoing medical tests to monitor his condition.
He was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Wiggins has made 109 tackles, forced one fumble, defended 27 passes, made four interceptions, and scored one touchdown.
Without him, younger and less experienced players would need to take his defensive role.
The Ravens have a new head coach, Jesse Minter, aiming to improve the team this season.
Keeping Wiggins healthy is important for the Ravens’ chances this year.
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Dylan Raiola, a top quarterback recruit, left Nebraska and transferred to Oregon, opening the chance for other quarterbacks on Nebraska's team. Anthony Colandrea is now standing out in practices and is praised for his ability to both run and throw the football effectively.
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Dylan Raiola, a highly ranked quarterback recruit, transferred from Nebraska to Oregon.
Raiola will not play next season as he will sit behind Oregon's top quarterback, Dante Moore.
Nebraska has four other quarterbacks competing for the starting position.
Anthony Colandrea is leading the competition and showing strong performance in practice.
Coaches describe Colandrea as fast, tough, and able to make big plays by running and passing.
Colandrea threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdowns last season and also ran for 649 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Nebraska’s offensive line has been inconsistent, so Colandrea’s running ability could help the team avoid tackles and create scoring chances.
Head coach Matt Rhule praises Colandrea’s smart play and ability to escape pressure from defenders.
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A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet after practice. The snake was safely removed by police and animal services, and the player was unharmed.
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The snake was a 2-foot-long cottonmouth, a venomous pit viper native to Arkansas.
The snake was discovered after the player felt movement inside his helmet.
Police had to pour water into the helmet to force the snake out.
Animal services identified the snake and took it away to a safe wooded area.
The player wore the helmet for almost an hour but was not bitten.
The football coach reminded players to check helmets and gear carefully before use.
The Maumelle Animal Shelter warned that snakes can hide in gear left outside or undisturbed.
The shelter advised always inspecting helmets, shoes, gloves, or outdoor gear before wearing them.
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LaNorris Sellers, a South Carolina quarterback once seen as a top NFL draft pick, had a less successful season with fewer passing yards and more interceptions. Coaches say he struggles to think quickly during games when his playing conditions change, but with a new coach and key teammates returning, he might improve next season.
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LaNorris Sellers was named SEC Freshman of the Year and a Freshman All-American in his first season.
His performance declined last season, with lower passing yards, fewer touchdowns, and more interceptions.
His draft ranking fell from a potential first-round pick to possibly the late second or early third round.
An anonymous SEC defensive coordinator said Sellers has difficulty processing changes during games, especially when defenses move him around.
Sellers’ completion rate dropped from 65.6% to 60.8% last season.
He ran less and was less confident running outside the pocket, rushing for fewer yards and touchdowns.
South Carolina has a new offensive coordinator, Kendal Briles, who may help Sellers improve.
Three of Sellers’ top four receivers from last season are returning, which could aid his performance.
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