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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Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, is in his 22nd and final NFL training camp and prefers not to play much in the preseason games. He believes preseason games are not like real games and wants younger quarterbacks to get more playing time while he supports from the sidelines.
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Aaron Rodgers is in his 22nd and last NFL training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He views preseason games as less important and not “real football” compared to regular-season games.
Rodgers plans to watch from the sidelines during preseason and help younger players.
Backup quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, both much younger, will play more in preseason.
Rodgers used to be nervous during preseason early in his career but no longer feels that way.
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy may divide offense playing time among different groups during preseason.
Health and protecting experienced players like Rodgers are key factors in preseason playing decisions.
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A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. The snake was removed safely by police and animal control, and the player continued practice with another helmet.
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The incident happened at Maumelle High School in Arkansas.
The player felt movement inside his helmet after warmups and told an assistant coach.
A 2-foot cottonmouth snake was found behind the helmet's padding.
Police poured water into the helmet to coax the snake out into a bag.
Animal services took the snake, identified as a venomous cottonmouth, to a wooded area far from the school.
Cottonmouth snakes are the second-most venomous snakes in Arkansas.
The player wore the helmet with the snake inside for nearly an hour without being bitten.
The football coach reminded players to check their equipment carefully before practice.
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Great Britain's Romell Glave won the men's 100m race at the European Championships in Birmingham, finishing in 10.09 seconds. His teammate Jeremiah Azu took second place, while Italy's defending champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs had to stop running because of an injury.
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Romell Glave won gold in the men's 100m with a time of 10.09 seconds.
Jeremiah Azu took silver with a time of 10.16 seconds.
Lamont Marcell Jacobs, the two-time defending champion, withdrew due to injury during the race.
The event was held at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Glave had previously won bronze in the 100m two years ago at the European Championships in Rome.
Glave broke the 10-second barrier for the first time this season during the British Championships.
Glave has faced injuries in the past but stayed consistent with training this year.
The race highlighted Britain's strength in sprinting, following Amy Hunt's recent success in the women's 100m.
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Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months after knee surgery, coach Ben Johnson said. Bryant was injured in practice on August 3 and had surgery on his left knee; the Bears hope he might return late in the season.
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Coby Bryant, a safety for the Chicago Bears, had surgery on his left knee and will be out for four to six months.
Bryant was injured during practice on August 3.
He signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Bears this offseason.
Bryant was expected to play a key role in the Bears’ updated secondary defense.
The Bears lost safety Kevin Byard to free agency and signed Bryant from the Seattle Seahawks, where he was a starter on a Super Bowl-winning team.
Former safety Xavier Woods was signed recently to help replace Bryant.
Other Bears players have minor injuries but may return soon.
The Bears are preparing for their first preseason game against Cleveland on Saturday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez got married in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. They have been together for 10 years and shared a photo of their wedding rings on Instagram.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez held a civil wedding ceremony on Tuesday.
The event was private and attended only by their five children.
The wedding took place in Cascais, a coastal town near Lisbon, Portugal.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez met in Madrid and have been together for a decade.
Ronaldo is 41 years old and has won the World Player of the Year award five times.
He recently played in his sixth World Cup for Portugal, tying a record.
Ronaldo currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
Al Nassr’s new season starts on Saturday.
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Cam Coleman, a top wide receiver at the University of Texas and a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, made a notable one-handed catch during practice that drew attention. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian compared Coleman’s catching style to NFL star Julio Jones, whom he coached in 2017.
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Cam Coleman transferred from Auburn to Texas and is considered a five-star wide receiver.
Coleman has made 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns in his two college seasons.
He is expected to play alongside Ryan Wingo, with Arch Manning potentially as his quarterback next season.
Coleman’s highlight-reel catch was compared by coach Sarkisian to Julio Jones’s style of catching.
Sarkisian coached Julio Jones in 2017 when Jones had 88 catches for 1,444 yards.
Julio Jones is an NFL veteran with 914 catches, 13,703 yards, and 66 touchdowns over 13 seasons.
Jones made seven Pro Bowls and was selected five times as an All-Pro player.
Coleman is 6-foot-3 and weighs 204 pounds, known for winning nearly 52% of contested catches.
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Myles Garrett did not join the Los Angeles Rams' practice with the Dallas Cowboys because his knee was swollen. Rams coach Sean McVay said Garrett is about 85% healthy and they are being careful with him as he gets ready for the 2026 season.
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Myles Garrett missed the Rams-Cowboys joint practice due to knee swelling.
Rams coach Sean McVay said Garrett is about 85% recovered.
The team is cautious with Garrett to avoid further injury.
Garrett was traded to the Rams from the Cleveland Browns in a big deal.
Last year, Garrett set a record with 23 sacks in a season.
The Rams will start their preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
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The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with many injuries, especially among their wide receivers. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling has impressed during training camp and is seen as the best wide receiver on the team so far.
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The 49ers have many injured players early in training camp.
Wide receiver Mike Evans missed five practices due to a quad strain but recently returned.
Rookie Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season because of knee surgery.
De’Zhaun Stribling, the team’s first draft pick in 2024, is performing very well.
Sports analyst Grant Cohn says Stribling is the best wide receiver on the 49ers now.
Veterans Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk remain on the team but are past their prime.
Other veterans, Demarcus Robinson and Trenton Irwin, have also played well during injuries.
The wide receiver group is more hopeful now with Evans back and Stribling’s rise.
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Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, left a joint practice early due to an injury that the team has not yet described. This happened the same day news came out that Nacua might miss the start of the 2026 season because of a league suspension.
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Puka Nacua left the Rams' practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday due to an injury.
The nature of Nacua’s injury has not been disclosed by the team.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has no update on Nacua's condition.
Nacua led the NFL in receptions in 2025, with 129 catches, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
Nacua is a key player in the Rams’ passing offense.
There are reports that Nacua may miss the start of the 2026 season because of a league suspension.
Another player, Myles Garrett, missed practice due to knee swelling but is 85% ready for the upcoming season.
The Rams will start their preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
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Manchester Super Giants won easily against Sunrisers Leeds by 10 wickets in The Hundred cricket tournament. This win improved their chances of reaching the knockout rounds and pushed Sunrisers out of an automatic spot in the final.
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Sunrisers Leeds scored 127 runs in 100 balls.
Manchester Super Giants scored 128 runs without losing any wickets in 67 balls.
Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 80 runs from 40 balls.
Paul Walter contributed with 44 runs not out from 28 balls.
The Super Giants improved their net run-rate to 0.791, moving ahead of Sunrisers who have 0.603.
Trent Rockets are already guaranteed to play in the final with 24 points.
The remaining matches on Wednesday involve teams that still have theoretical chances to reach the knockout stages.
The teams finishing second and third will play in the Eliminator match on Friday.
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The Chicago Bears’ starting left tackle, Ozzy Trapilo, who tore his patellar tendon in January, may return sooner than expected, possibly before the end of training camp this month. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said the team is hopeful Trapilo can participate in padded practices and prepare for the season start.
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Ozzy Trapilo injured his patellar tendon in January during a playoff game.
This injury usually takes 6 to 12 months to heal fully.
Bears GM Ryan Poles said Trapilo might return to practice by the end of training camp.
The Bears signed Braxton Jones and brought in Jedrick Wills as backup plans during the offseason.
Trapilo was a second-round pick in 2025 and became the starting left tackle late last season.
In 14 games, Trapilo allowed very few hits and sacks, showing strong performance.
His return would strengthen the Bears’ offensive line for the new season.
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The Los Angeles Angels made major changes to their coaching staff on August 11, firing three pitching coaches with seven weeks left in the Major League Baseball season. The team gave interim pitching roles to Tim Leveque and Michael Wuertz as they plan to review and improve their pitching program.
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The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott.
The team had the worst record in baseball at 45 wins and 74 losses.
Tim Leveque became interim pitching coach; Michael Wuertz became interim bullpen coach.
The coaching changes happened with seven weeks left in the MLB regular season.
All three dismissed coaches had one-year contracts ending this season.
The Angels’ pitching staff had a 4.53 earned run average (ERA) and the most walks in MLB.
Tim Leveque joined the Angels this year, previously working 20 years with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Michael Wuertz has been with the Angels organization for 11 seasons and pitched eight years in the major leagues before coaching.
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Lane Johnson, a veteran player for the Philadelphia Eagles, said the 2026 season will probably be his last in the NFL. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed his support and hopes Johnson has a great final season.
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Lane Johnson is a veteran offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He said 2026 will likely be his last NFL season.
Johnson mentioned family and changing priorities as reasons for considering retirement.
He is entering his 14th season with the Eagles.
Last season, Johnson missed seven games due to a foot injury.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts wants to help Johnson have a successful last season.
The Eagles will play their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) is growing as a new combat sport alongside boxing and mixed martial arts. The sport is targeting younger fans by using social media platforms like TikTok and streaming fights online to build a loyal following.
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Bare Knuckle Boxing is gaining popularity as a combat sport option beyond traditional boxing and MMA.
The sport uses TikTok to reach mostly younger audiences aged 18 to 25.
BKB has streamed preliminary fights on TikTok, breaking records for watch time on the platform.
Main fight cards for BKB are shown on the Vice network, averaging around 380,000 viewers.
Well-known fighters like Lee Selby, Paulie Malignaggi, and Victor Ortiz compete in BKB.
BKB’s CEO, David Tetreault, believes the sport can become mainstream like the UFC in the future.
The sport appeals because it offers nonstop action without gloves, attracting both male and female fans.
BKB is working on growing its audience and increasing public acceptance through social media and future fight signings.
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Indiana University's football team is replacing star quarterback Fernando Mendoza with Josh Hoover, a transfer from TCU. While some coaches believe Hoover is not at Mendoza's level, Hoover has strong passing records and the Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is expected to help him perform well.
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Fernando Mendoza transferred to Indiana before the 2025 season and won the Heisman Trophy.
Mendoza led Indiana to their first national championship and was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Josh Hoover, coming from TCU, will start as Indiana’s quarterback this year.
Hoover set a TCU single-season passing record in 2024 with 3,949 yards.
Hoover has thrown 71 career touchdowns but also 33 interceptions, including 13 in 2025.
Some coaches think Hoover is a step down from Mendoza and doubt he will win the Heisman.
Indiana’s coach Curt Cignetti is considered one of the best and is expected to improve Hoover’s play.
Past transfers like Kurtis Rourke have successfully improved at Indiana under Cignetti.
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Olivia Moultrie, a midfielder for the Portland Thorns and the U.S. women’s national soccer team, will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury in her right knee. She was injured during training and is expected to miss upcoming important games, including the Concacaf W Championship.
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Olivia Moultrie injured her right knee (ACL) during training last week.
She has been placed on the season-ending injury list by the Portland Thorns.
Moultrie is 20 years old and has scored five goals and made five assists this season.
She signed with the Portland Thorns in 2021 after suing the league over signing rules for under-18 players.
Moultrie has played 18 games for the U.S. national team and scored five goals.
She was named US Soccer Young Player of the Year in 2023.
The injury means she will likely miss the Concacaf W Championship, a qualifying event for the Women’s World Cup.
The Thorns’ president, Jeff Agoos, stated the team fully supports her during recovery.
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The Oakland Athletics claimed pitcher Drew Rom off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers after struggling with late-game pitching. The A’s bullpen has had one of the worst performances in baseball this season, and they hope Rom can help improve their relief pitching.
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The A’s lost a game after leading 6-2 because their bullpen gave up 8 runs in the eighth inning.
Drew Rom, 26, was picked up from the Brewers after being designated for assignment.
Rom had an 8.02 ERA in 2023 and missed the 2024 season with a shoulder injury.
In 2026, Rom pitched 5.2 innings for the Brewers with a 3.18 ERA and 11 strikeouts.
Rom’s fastball speed is about 92.4 mph, which is slower than most MLB pitchers, but he gets many strikeouts by making batters miss.
The A’s bullpen currently has the worst ERA in MLB at 5.77 and has blown 24 saves this season.
The team has allowed the most home runs in the American League and has the worst performance in leaving runners on base.
The A’s have tried several new pitchers recently but have not improved their bullpen until now.
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