Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn gave an update on players Rachaad White and Tim Settle, who had missed practice due to injuries. Both players are recovering well, with Settle expected to return fully to practice and potentially play in the upcoming preseason game.
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Rachaad White injured his hamstring during a practice on August 12 and missed multiple practices.
Tim Settle has been out for about two weeks with a calf strain.
Coach Dan Quinn said White is ready to start individual drills again.
Settle is expected to fully return to practice and may play in the preseason finale against Baltimore.
White signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March and reunited with quarterback Jayden Daniels.
White had a strong 2023 season with Tampa Bay, rushing for 990 yards and scoring multiple touchdowns.
Settle signed a three-year deal with Washington in March after playing with Houston and was originally drafted by Washington in 2018.
The team’s regular season starts on September 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward had an up-and-down rookie season. Despite the team adding strong wide receivers this offseason, Ward’s preseason performance has raised concerns about his progress entering his second year.
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Cam Ward was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ward showed potential but also made mistakes in his first season.
The Titans drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 pick in April.
They also signed wide receiver Wan’dale Robinson from the New York Giants.
Ward’s preseason completion rate is about 54%, with 126 yards in two games.
ESPN analyst Dan Graziano expressed worry that Ward has not improved much yet.
Ward had a strong college season at Miami with over 4,300 passing yards and 39 touchdowns.
Ward is 24 years old, and the Titans are likely to keep supporting him despite current concerns.
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LSU is adding two former NFL players who previously played for Ole Miss to its football team. This move challenges SEC rules about transferring players within the conference, leading to controversy and potential punishment for LSU.
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LSU signed tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who played for the Cleveland Browns this summer.
Wright previously played under LSU’s new coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss last season.
SEC rules generally prevent transfers between teams in the conference except during a specific spring period.
LSU argues Wright is transferring from an NFL team, not from Ole Miss, bypassing the transfer rule.
LSU also signed defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, who played for Ole Miss last season and briefly joined the New Orleans Saints.
Some SEC rival schools want the conference to punish LSU for breaking the transfer rule.
LSU plans to keep both Wright and Harris on the team despite criticism.
Coach Lane Kiffin supports greater freedom for players who receive an extra year of eligibility to choose any team.
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The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran relief pitcher Tyler Kinley to their major league roster. Kinley joins the team after being released by the Atlanta Braves and brings nine years of experience in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Tyler Kinley is a relief pitcher who was signed by the Detroit Tigers.
He was previously released by the Atlanta Braves.
Kinley has played nine MLB seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Braves.
Last season with the Braves, Kinley had a 5-0 win-loss record and an earned run average (ERA) of 0.72 in 24 games.
This season, before joining the Tigers, he had a 6-5 record, a 4.01 ERA, and 42 strikeouts in 49 games with the Braves.
Over his career, Kinley has appeared in 391 MLB games and has a 25-19 record with a 4.67 ERA.
He is a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher.
The Tigers hope Kinley will strengthen their bullpen, which is the group of pitchers who come in to replace the starting pitcher during games.
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The Las Vegas Raiders released wide receiver Noah Brown less than two weeks after signing him. Brown is a 30-year-old veteran who has played for several NFL teams during his eight-year career.
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Noah Brown was signed by the Raiders but released eight days later.
He is 30 years old and has played eight seasons with three NFL teams.
Brown was a seventh-round draft pick and played mostly on special teams early in his career.
He had 980 receiving yards over five years with the Dallas Cowboys.
Brown’s best season was with Houston Texans, gaining 567 yards despite a back injury.
He joined the Washington Commanders in 2024 but missed most games due to groin and knee injuries.
Injuries have frequently limited his playing time and impact.
The Raiders’ wide receiver group includes younger players, with Tre Tucker leading in receiving yards last season.
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The New York Yankees have added pitcher Justin Topa to their major league team. Topa recently signed a minor league contract and has seven years of experience playing for different MLB teams.
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The Yankees called up relief pitcher Justin Topa to their major league roster.
Topa signed a minor league contract with the Yankees about a week and a half ago.
In 2026, Topa played for the Minnesota Twins with a 0-1 record and an 8.05 ERA (earned run average).
In 2025, he had a 1-5 record and a 3.90 ERA with the Twins.
Over seven MLB seasons, he has played 172 games for the Brewers, Mariners, and Twins.
His career stats include a 6-11 win-loss record, a 4.27 ERA, and 141 strikeouts.
The Yankees add Topa as an experienced pitcher to help their bullpen in the final part of the season.
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When Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, Ole Miss became concerned he might have left listening devices behind. The Ole Miss staff took strong steps to protect their information, even calling the FBI to sweep their offices for bugs.
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Lane Kiffin moved from Ole Miss to head coach at rival LSU.
Ole Miss worried about possible spying or listening devices after Kiffin's departure.
The FBI was asked to search Ole Miss facilities for bugs or listening devices.
Half of Ole Miss’s coaching staff moved to LSU, leading to secretive communication measures.
Ole Miss held separate meetings and text threads for staff staying and those leaving.
They avoided hallway talks and writing sensitive information in shared spaces.
These precautions reflected the strong competition in the SEC college football conference.
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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said that defensive player Jadeveon Clowney is dealing with a lower leg injury but should return to play soon. Clowney missed practice, but the team expects him back without a set timeline.
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Jadeveon Clowney, age 33, was held out of Texans practice due to a lower leg injury.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans shared this injury update after practice.
Ryans said the team expects Clowney to return "soon," though no exact date was given.
Clowney was originally drafted by the Texans in 2014 as the first overall pick.
Clowney recently rejoined the Texans for a second time this offseason.
Texans have other key pass rushers, like All-Pros Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
Clowney is playing as a veteran backup to help the team’s defense depth.
Lower leg injuries can be tricky, especially for older players, as they might affect performance throughout the season.
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Fabinho, a Brazilian midfielder, has signed a two-year contract with the Turkish football club Trabzonspor. He will join his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who recently also signed with Trabzonspor.
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Fabinho signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, a team in Turkey's top football league.
He will earn a guaranteed 2.6 million euros and a 1.4 million euro signing fee per season.
Fabinho previously played for Liverpool for five years, appearing in 219 matches and winning several major trophies.
Mohamed Salah, an Egyptian forward and Fabinho’s former Liverpool teammate, joined Trabzonspor earlier this month.
Fabinho joined Trabzonspor after playing for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia and winning their league title.
Trabzonspor finished third in the Turkish league last season.
The team is competing in the Europa League playoffs and will play Hungary’s Ferencvaros.
Fabinho expressed respect for Salah and said he wants to use his experience to help the team.
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Pitcher Mason Adams was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Colorado Rockies on August 3 and quickly performed well in the minor leagues. He will make his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Rockies against the Washington Nationals soon after the trade.
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Mason Adams is a right-handed pitcher traded from the White Sox to the Rockies at the MLB trade deadline.
He allowed only 3 runs and 9 hits in 13 innings at Triple-A Albuquerque, a tough place for pitchers.
Adams will start his first MLB game for the Rockies against the Washington Nationals.
Colorado received Adams and infielder Carlos Vielma in exchange for outfielder Brenton Doyle.
Before the trade, Adams had a 3.86 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 14 minor league games across three levels.
Adams missed the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, a common surgery for pitchers.
He was drafted by the White Sox in 2022 and ranked as a top prospect in both the White Sox and Rockies organizations.
The Rockies are also calling up Blake Adams to replace Kyle Freeland, who is injured.
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The Miami Heat improved their basketball team by trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and signing Klay Thompson. Former NBA player Jeff Teague believes the Heat are now better than the Philadelphia 76ers and a top team in the Eastern Conference.
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The Miami Heat traded with the Milwaukee Bucks to get Giannis Antetokounmpo.
They signed Klay Thompson to a two-year contract to strengthen their team.
Jeff Teague, a former NBA player, said he thinks the Heat are better than the 76ers now.
The 76ers recently added Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James for two years.
The 76ers have four All-Stars, including two former NBA champions.
Sports betting still favors the 76ers and some other teams over the Heat to win the championship.
The NBA season starts in less than two months, and team performance could change how strong they are.
Player health and teamwork will be important for both the Heat and 76ers in the coming season.
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The Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the first game of the season. Head coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders accepted the decision well and understands the team's long-term goals.
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Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the Browns in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Shedeur Sanders has been named the backup quarterback.
Both quarterbacks played in the first two preseason games as the team evaluated who would start.
Coach Monken praised Sanders for his positive attitude and understanding of the team's future plans.
Watson has more NFL experience and a $230 million contract but has not played a regular-season game in almost two years due to injuries.
Watson suffered two torn Achilles tendons and has a mixed record from his previous games.
Sanders could still become the starter later in the season if needed.
The Browns will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opener on September 13, 2026.
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Manchester City has agreed to buy Allan Elias, a 22-year-old winger from Palmeiras, for up to £34.2 million. The club also looks likely to sell forward Omar Marmoush to Tottenham and may sell midfielder Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle before the transfer deadline.
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Manchester City will pay £32 million plus £2.2 million in add-ons for Allan Elias.
Allan Elias is a 22-year-old Brazilian player who started at Palmeiras’ youth teams.
Allan is expected to replace Savinho, who is set to join Tottenham.
Manchester City is in advanced talks to sell Omar Marmoush, an Egyptian forward, to Tottenham.
The Marmoush transfer may happen before 1 September, the deadline for transfers.
Midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City might leave for Newcastle.
The deals are part of Manchester City’s efforts to adjust their squad before the transfer window closes.
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The Houston Texans traded for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots after their player Jayden Higgins was injured. Boutte will compete to be the second wide receiver for the Texans, while the Patriots received safety Jaylen Reed and a future draft pick in return.
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Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the entire 2026 NFL season due to a torn ACL.
Houston Texans traded for Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte.
The Patriots got safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round pick in the 2028 draft from Houston.
Boutte had limited playing chances with the Patriots after they signed new top receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.
Boutte was previously considered a potential first-round draft pick but was selected in the sixth round.
In Houston, Boutte will compete for the WR2 spot behind pro-bowler Nico Collins.
Other Texans wide receivers competing for spots include Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Tank Dell, who is returning from a knee injury.
The trade was reported by NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
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Justin Jefferson, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, had lower performance stats in the 2025 NFL season but aims to return to top form in 2026. He expects fans and the public will soon recognize him as the best wide receiver in the league.
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Justin Jefferson had career lows in receiving yards (1,048) and touchdowns (2) during the 2025 season.
He has been considered one of the NFL’s best receivers after strong performances in previous years.
Jefferson set records for most receiving yards in his first three and four NFL seasons.
Last season, the Vikings had the 29th-ranked passing offense, which affected Jefferson’s production.
Jefferson averaged 61.6 receiving yards per game in 2025, down from 96.5 in his career.
He had only three games with 100 or more receiving yards and went 11 straight games without more than 85 yards.
Jefferson played with quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz last season.
The Vikings will start their 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers on September 13.
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Nottingham Forest is working to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who is available for £50 million. Delap has not played recently for Chelsea because of injuries and was left out of their squad for a recent match.
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Liam Delap is 23 years old and a striker for Chelsea.
Chelsea made Delap available for sale at £50 million.
Delap has been training away from Chelsea’s first team.
It is unclear if Forest’s deal is a permanent transfer or a loan.
Delap scored only one Premier League goal last season due to injuries.
Nottingham Forest recently bought defender Ousmane Diomande for £34 million.
Forest sold midfielder Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for a club-record £116 million.
Delap would compete with Forest’s strikers Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
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The Seattle Seahawks lost safety Bud Clark to a broken ankle during a preseason game, sidelining him for several months. They also suffered a significant injury to backup offensive lineman Mason Richman, creating challenges for the team as they prepare for the season.
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Bud Clark, a second-round draft pick and safety, broke his ankle in the second preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
Clark was expected to replace former safety Coby Bryant, who left the Seahawks for the Chicago Bears.
Clark’s injury happened on the first defensive play against the Titans and required immediate medical attention.
Mason Richman, a backup offensive lineman, sustained a serious injury early in the same game.
Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed both injuries are long-term and expressed disappointment over the losses.
With Clark out, players like Julian Love, Ty Okada, and Rodney Thomas II may get more playing time in the defensive backfield.
The Seahawks have multiple injury concerns ahead of the season opener against the New England Patriots on September 9.
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The Flowers brothers both play football, but different kinds. Aaron Flowers plays American football for the University of Oregon, while his younger brother, Benji Flowers, plays soccer and recently signed with the English club Chelsea after training with the FC Dallas Academy.
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Aaron Flowers plays college American football as a defensive back at Oregon.
Benji Flowers is a 15-year-old soccer player who signed a professional contract with Chelsea, a Premier League soccer club.
Benji will join Chelsea officially at age 18 but continues training in Texas for now.
Benji became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with FC Dallas’ senior team as a homegrown player.
Aaron was a four-star recruit and chose Oregon over other major universities.
Both brothers played soccer when they were younger, but Aaron switched to American football due to his size and physical style.
Chelsea reportedly paid a $3 million fee for Benji, which could increase to $10 million with add-ons.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphasized that Benji’s signing shows MLS academies are helping develop top soccer talent.
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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to practice after missing time with an ankle injury. His return improves the chances he will play in Week 1 of the NFL season, even though he has not yet signed a new contract extension.
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Christian Gonzalez missed seven practices and two preseason games due to an ankle injury.
Some fans wondered if contract issues caused his absence, but he resumed practice despite no new deal.
Gonzalez was the Patriots' first-round draft pick in 2023, selected 17th overall.
He is considered one of the best cornerbacks from his draft class.
Seattle Seahawks' cornerback Devon Witherspoon, a top peer, recently signed a $132 million extension.
Gonzalez has pushed for a new contract and might sign a deal larger than Witherspoon’s.
He has strong career stats, including 145 tackles and multiple interceptions.
Gonzalez earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and Pro Bowl honors in 2025.
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Keely Hodgkinson has decided not to race in the women's 800 metres at the Zurich Diamond League because she is not fully ready after recent competitions. The race will still feature other top runners, but some leading athletes, including world champion Lilian Odira, have also withdrawn due to health issues.
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Hodgkinson withdrew from the Zurich Diamond League 800m race due to her body not being ready after the European Championships.
She had planned to compete against Audrey Werro, who recently won gold ahead of Hodgkinson at the European Championships.
Hodgkinson has faced hamstring and knee injuries in recent years and skipped the Commonwealth Games to focus on the European Championships.
Other key athletes in the race include Femke Broeders-Bol, who usually runs 400m hurdles but is running 800m this season.
Georgia Hunter-Bell, Hodgkinson’s training partner and Commonwealth Games 800m gold medalist, will also compete.
World 800m champion Lilian Odira has withdrawn due to illness and weakness after the Commonwealth Games.
The Zurich meet is the second to last event of the Diamond League season before the final in Brussels in early September.
Hodgkinson said she hopes to return to racing next year and aims to perform her best by competing with top athletes.
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