Tobin Heath officially retired from professional soccer by signing a one-day contract with the Portland Thorns, who honored her with a ceremony before a game. Heath played for the Thorns from 2013 to 2020 and was a key player in their championship wins.
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Tobin Heath signed a one-day contract to retire with the Portland Thorns.
The Thorns held a ceremony to honor her career before a game against the Denver Summit.
The Thorns won that game 1-0, with a goal from former teammate Sophia Wilson.
Heath played for the Thorns from 2013 to 2020 and won NWSL championships in 2013 and 2017.
She was a three-time NWSL Best XI selection and the franchise’s all-time leader in assists.
Heath scored the winning goal in the 2013 championship and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
She retired after a knee surgery in 2022 and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2026.
Heath is a two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said he will not run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA election. However, Ceferin said Infantino should quit if he does not have support from the football community or else face a leadership challenge.
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Aleksander Ceferin is the current president of UEFA, the European soccer governing body.
Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016 and plans to seek reelection.
Infantino faced criticism for a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, which was later canceled.
Three continental soccer groups accused Infantino of misleading behavior over the plan.
UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events in response to Infantino’s actions.
Ceferin said Infantino does not have the support of fans, players, and coaches.
Ceferin will remain focused on his UEFA role and will not challenge Infantino.
FIFA’s deadline for election challengers is November 18, with the vote scheduled for March.
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Trent Hendrick, a linebacker from James Madison University (JMU), has joined UCLA's football team through the transfer portal. Hendrick was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year last season and is reuniting with several former JMU coaches now at UCLA.
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Trent Hendrick played linebacker at JMU and is transferring to UCLA.
Hendrick went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and tried out at rookie camps with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.
He did not sign with an NFL team and returned to college football for a fifth season.
A Louisiana judge granted Hendrick and 15 other players a temporary order to pursue a fifth season and enter the transfer portal.
Hendrick won the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year award with 106 tackles and strong defensive stats last season.
New UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and several assistant coaches previously worked at JMU.
Hendrick is the 11th former JMU player to join UCLA's football team this season.
JMU made its first appearance in the College Football Playoff last season, and UCLA aims to reach its first CFP this season.
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The Cleveland Browns face challenges as defensive end Alex Wright suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The team plans to sign Derek Barnett to fill the gap, while tensions rise around quarterback Deshaun Watson and recent team changes.
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Alex Wright, a starting defensive end for the Browns, ruptured his Achilles tendon and will miss the entire season.
Wright was injured during a one-on-one drill and was taken off the field by cart.
The Browns will sign defensive end Derek Barnett, who played 17 games last season and recorded five sacks.
The Browns traded star player Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, receiving Jared Verse and three draft picks.
Head coach Todd Monken is expected to name a starting quarterback soon amid uncertainty and controversy involving Deshaun Watson.
Watson made negative comments about Browns fans recently, adding to team difficulties.
Browns tried out Jadeveon Clowney and Za’Darius Smith for defensive end positions, but both players signed with other teams.
Coach Monken believes winning games is the best way to improve relations with fans, but this may be difficult given the current team problems.
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Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Dae’Quan Wright is expected to return to play college football for LSU in 2026 after being waived by the Browns. This move is unusual because players typically do not go from professional NFL teams back to college teams.
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Dae’Quan Wright was waived by the Cleveland Browns.
If no other NFL team claims him, he plans to play for LSU in the 2026 season.
Wright previously played college football under LSU coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss.
Wright had 66 catches, 1,029 yards, and nine touchdowns in two college seasons.
Wright dealt with injuries and had limited playing time during the Browns’ offseason.
This could be the first time a player moves from an NFL team back to college football.
NCAA rules have allowed some players under NFL contracts to return to college, causing debate among coaches.
Browns coach Todd Monken joked about Lane Kiffin contacting him about Wright.
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Tyler Biadasz, center for the Los Angeles Chargers, will miss the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury sustained during a practice. The injury includes damage to his ACL, and he was taken off the field and later ruled out after an MRI.
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Tyler Biadasz joined the Chargers as a free agent in March 2026.
He injured his left knee during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
The injury happened when 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on Biadasz’s leg.
Biadasz’s MRI confirmed he will be out for the entire 2026 season.
Biadasz was a key addition to the Chargers’ offensive line this offseason.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh announced Jake Slaughter will replace Biadasz as the starting center.
The Chargers have a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on August 27.
The regular season starts on September 13 against the Arizona Cardinals.
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George Kittle, a star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list after recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. He has not played in the preseason but is expected to return to regular-season play soon.
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The 49ers won a preseason game 41-17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with quarterback Brock Purdy playing.
George Kittle missed all preseason games and was practicing separately due to injury recovery.
Kittle tore his Achilles tendon during last season’s NFC Wild Card Round game against the Eagles.
He was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list but has now been activated.
Kittle has 7 Pro Bowl selections and nearly 8,000 career receiving yards.
He could surpass some retired tight ends who are Hall of Fame candidates if he plays this season.
The 49ers have one more preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, but Kittle likely will not play.
The NFL regular season opener involving the 49ers is scheduled for September 10 in Melbourne, Australia.
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The Chicago Bears lost 27-9 to the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL preseason game. Bears head coach Ben Johnson criticized the team for making many penalties and failing to score touchdowns, which hurt their chances in the game.
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The Bears committed 11 penalties during the game.
They struggled on third-down plays, converting only 2 out of 14 attempts.
The Bears did not score any touchdowns, only three field goals.
Quarterback Caleb Williams played briefly and completed 2 of 5 passes for 28 yards.
Backup quarterbacks Case Keenum and Miller Moss also played.
The Bengals converted 6 of 13 third downs and scored two touchdowns in three red-zone attempts.
Chicago’s preseason record is now 1-1.
The Bears will play the Tennessee Titans next in the preseason and open the regular season against the Carolina Panthers on September 13.
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Hull City won their first home game against Manchester United, which was an unexpected and impressive result. Dean Holden, Hull City's assistant head coach, discussed the victory on the football show Match of the Day.
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Hull City defeated Manchester United in their first home game.
The win was surprising and beyond what people expected.
Dean Holden is Hull City's assistant head coach.
Holden joined presenters Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy, and Joe Hart on Match of the Day to talk about the game.
The match and victory received media coverage shortly after it happened.
Hull City had a secret plan to surprise Manchester United during the game.
This event is part of the Premier League season.
Updates about this game appear in sports news outlets and fan collections online.
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Anthony Wint, a former New York Jets linebacker, made his UFC debut with a win by chokehold in the first round at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento. He remains undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, which he shifted to after football.
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Anthony Wint played briefly for the NFL's New York Jets in 2018 and 2019.
He transitioned to MMA after the Canadian Football League canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19.
Wint won his first UFC fight on the main card by forcing his opponent to pass out with an arm-triangle chokehold.
He has an undefeated MMA record of 8 wins and 0 losses.
Wint earned his UFC contract after a quick knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series.
UFC President Dana White praised Wint for wanting to fight frequently and quickly after joining UFC.
Wint was born in 1993 and is 30 years old at the time of his UFC debut.
His opponent in the UFC debut, Terrance Chatman, now has a record of 5 wins and 2 losses.
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Deshaun Watson was booed by fans during a Cleveland Browns preseason game as he and Shedeur Sanders competed for the starting quarterback position. Sanders performed better in the game, and Browns coach Todd Monken will decide the starter after the preseason finishes.
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Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders both played in the Browns’ preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
Fans booed Watson during the game, which Sanders publicly called disrespectful.
Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes with one touchdown and one interception, earning an 87.1 passer rating.
Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards, threw one interception, and had a 14.6 passer rating.
Watson signed a five-year, $230 million contract with the Browns in March 2022.
Since joining the Browns, Watson has played only 19 games due to injuries and slow recovery.
Sanders started the last seven games of the previous season while Watson recovered from Achilles surgery.
Coach Todd Monken will decide the starting quarterback after the final preseason game on September 7.
The Browns’ regular season begins with a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
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Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin criticized Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup's commercial rights, calling it worse than the failed European Super League proposal. Ceferin said Infantino, who used to work at Uefa, forgot he is European and that Uefa members strongly opposed the plan, leading to a loss of confidence in Infantino.
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Infantino proposed creating Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) to manage commercial and ticketing rights for Fifa competitions.
The plan included selling 21% ownership to a private investment company.
Uefa and its members opposed the plan and voted to boycott World Cups if it went ahead.
Ceferin compared the plan unfavorably to the 2021 European Super League attempt, which sought to form a new league of top clubs.
Ceferin said he learned about the plan from the media and Infantino did not inform him beforehand.
The football associations of all UK home nations withdrew their support for Infantino.
Infantino has been traveling internationally to gain support and will seek a fourth term as Fifa president in 2027.
Ceferin criticized the influence of political leaders like President Donald Trump in Fifa decisions, citing a recent overturned player suspension linked to a call from Trump.
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The Portland Fire basketball team and Portland Thorns soccer team now share a new training facility in Hillsboro, Oregon. The center offers top-quality gyms, soccer fields, and support services for both teams.
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The joint training facility is called the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center.
It covers 63,000 square feet and serves both the Portland Fire (WNBA) and Portland Thorns (NWSL).
The Fire have access to a 17,000-square-foot gym with two full basketball courts.
The Thorns have two full-sized soccer fields and an outdoor training area.
Both teams share a dining room with a full-time chef and nutritionist.
The center includes a strength training gym and spaces for team meetings and social media work.
The owner of both teams is Lisa Bhathal Merage, who emphasizes investing in women’s sports and the community.
The facility aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for players, staff, fans, and partners.
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Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream reach the WNBA playoffs for the first time in her career by scoring 31 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a win against the Phoenix Mercury. This is her first playoff appearance after two seasons with the Chicago Sky who did not make the playoffs.
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Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points in a 99-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
The win secured the Atlanta Dream’s first playoff spot in Reese’s career.
Reese also had 14 rebounds in the game.
Reese is the Atlanta Dream's record holder for most double-doubles in a single season.
She is close to breaking the WNBA single-season double-double record.
Atlanta is the fifth WNBA team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Dream coach Karl Smesko praised Reese’s expanded skills and physical play.
Reese previously missed the playoffs in her first two seasons with the Chicago Sky.
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The Indiana Fever lost their second game in a row, falling 109-102 to the New York Liberty. Caitlin Clark, a key player for the Fever, said the team has no excuses despite a tough schedule and encouraged her team to keep pushing forward.
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Indiana Fever lost to New York Liberty with a score of 109-102.
Caitlin Clark scored 21 points, made seven assists, grabbed four rebounds, and had one steal.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points and Aliyah Boston scored 22 points for the Fever.
The Fever only outscored the Liberty in the second quarter; New York controlled the rest of the game.
Makayla Timpson was taken out due to fouls during the game.
The Fever had a six-game winning streak before this loss and had climbed to third place in their division.
After two losses, and a win by the Atlanta Dream, the Fever dropped to fifth place with a 24-14 record.
The Fever will next play the Chicago Sky on Sunday in Chicago as they continue their push for the playoffs.
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Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship golf tournament by three shots, marking his third victory this year. He played steadily in the final round to hold off competitors Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay.
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Wyndham Clark finished the tournament at 17-under par with a final score of 263.
Clark secured his third win of the year, including one major and one FedEx Cup playoff event.
Rory McIlroy lost his lead late in the final round, finishing behind Clark.
Patrick Cantlay finished runner-up and moved into the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings.
Gary Woodland made it into the Tour Championship for the first time since 2019 after recovering from brain surgery.
The FedEx Cup winner will be decided at the upcoming Tour Championship at East Lake.
Clark did not make any birdies until late in the final round but closed strong with three in a row.
The BMW Championship was played at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.
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Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship golf tournament in Missouri after holding off a strong challenge from Rory McIlroy. Clark finished the event 17 under par, with Patrick Cantlay in second place and McIlroy in third.
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Wyndham Clark had a five-shot lead going into the final day.
Rory McIlroy caught up to Clark with seven holes left but missed key opportunities to take the lead.
Clark ended the final round with three birdies in a row and shot a 71.
Patrick Cantlay finished second at 14 under par.
Rory McIlroy finished third at 13 under par.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre scored the best round of the day with a 65.
World number one Scottie Scheffler finished joint 12th at seven under par.
The season ends with the Tour Championship starting Thursday, featuring the top 30 players and a $40 million prize.
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Barcelona won their first La Liga game of the season by beating Elche 5-0. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scored two goals, while Anthony Gordon helped with two assists in his first game for Barcelona.
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Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opening match.
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored two goals each (a "brace").
Anthony Gordon made two assists in his debut game.
Karim Adeyemi also scored a goal in his first match for Barcelona.
Barcelona played away at Martinez Valero Stadium.
Coach Hansi Flick rested some regular starters after the World Cup.
Young player Lamine Yamal started but had a quiet game.
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia kept a clean sheet, meaning no goals were allowed.
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The England men's cricket team is facing criticism after several players were involved in late-night incidents, including fast bowler Brydon Carse being seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub. Team captain Joe Root recently removed a midnight curfew and asked players to act responsibly, but multiple incidents have happened since then.
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Brydon Carse was seen in handcuffs with police outside a nightclub in Derby but was not arrested.
Eight England cricket players have been involved in off-field incidents since last October.
Incidents include fights, players getting punched, and breaking curfews.
Joe Root, England's Test captain, removed a midnight curfew to encourage players to act like adults.
Carse was released from the first Test squad to play for Durham but remains part of the England squad for the second Test.
Carse was banned two years ago for betting violations but has since returned and taken the most Test wickets for England among current bowlers.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and cricket regulators are investigating the recent incidents.
There is frustration inside the ECB and among supporters about the players' repeated poor behavior, raising questions about discipline and leadership.
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Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, marking his second victory of the season. President Donald Trump started the race by waving the green flag, and Kirkwood finished in front of the Capitol, leading most of the laps.
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The Freedom 250 race took place in downtown Washington, DC, as part of the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations.
President Donald Trump waved the green flag to officially start the race.
Kyle Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps and won the race by 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard.
Kirkwood’s teammates, Will Power and Marcus Ericsson, finished third and fourth.
Alex Palou, who was leading the series, finished 20th after several problems including penalties and a spin.
Two American drivers, David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb, were involved in a crash early in the race and had to leave.
Palou’s lead in the championship points dropped from 133 to 91 points, with three races left in the season.
After a caution caused by a crash from Scott McLaughlin, Kirkwood made a strong restart and kept his lead until the end.
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