Jazz Chisholm Jr., a star player for the New York Yankees, is predicted to sign a six-year, $126 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies need a strong second baseman and Chisholm’s performance makes him a possible good fit for their team.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. currently plays for the New York Yankees.
A report predicts he will sign a six-year, $126 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies are looking to improve their second base position.
Phillies players Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa are about to become free agents.
Phillies’ top prospect Aidan Miller is injured and will not play in 2026.
Chisholm is a two-time All-Star and has shown strong performance in recent seasons.
In 108 games this year, Chisholm hit 17 home runs and stole 30 bases.
Last year, he had career highs with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs.
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DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a WNBA game after committing a severe foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. After the ejection, Carrington posted a controversial comment about "white privilege" on social media, tagging Cunningham.
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Carrington committed a Flagrant 2 foul by hitting Cunningham in the head and neck during a fast break.
The foul caused Cunningham to fall to the court but she quickly got up and reacted physically.
The referees reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, leading to Carrington's ejection.
Following the incident, Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media, tagging Cunningham.
Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark received a technical foul later in the game, which caused a one-game suspension due to her eighth technical foul of the season.
Sophie Cunningham has publicly supported preventing transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.
The WNBA plans ongoing discussions about transgender participation in women’s basketball, as announced by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
The incident took place during a game in Chicago on August 8, 2026.
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The Chicago Cubs are predicted to sign San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize to a five-year, $90 million contract in free agency this offseason. Mize, a 29-year-old All-Star pitcher, could become a key part of the Cubs’ pitching rotation as they face potential losses of other pitchers.
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Casey Mize is a top pitcher currently a free agent after playing with the Padres and Detroit Tigers.
He is expected to sign a five-year, $90 million deal with the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs have several pitchers leaving or with limited contract control next year.
Mize is 29 years old, considered to be in his prime for baseball performance.
This season, Mize played 17 games with a 4-7 win-loss record and a 3.40 ERA (earned run average).
Last year, he was an All-Star with a 14-6 record and a 3.87 ERA while with the Tigers.
The Cubs may need new pitching talent because of free agency changes in their current roster.
Signing Mize would help strengthen the Cubs’ pitching rotation for both immediate and future seasons.
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Fifa has criticized efforts to remove its president, Gianni Infantino, calling them attempts to weaken the organization based on false claims. The controversy follows reports about Infantino’s personal life and disagreements over his Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, with mainly European football groups opposing him while other regional football bodies continue to support him.
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Fifa says there is a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine President Infantino.
Reports surfaced about Infantino’s alleged affair and a severance payment linked to Uefa.
The Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which planned to sell commercial rights shares, faced strong opposition.
Uefa says it no longer trusts Infantino and has threatened to boycott Fifa events.
Some European football leaders, including Norway’s Lise Klaveness, have called for Infantino’s resignation.
Fifa stresses Infantino was elected by its member countries and remains in office.
Mexico’s Football Federation and South America’s Conmebol support Infantino and want a full vote before any removal.
The African Football Confederation unanimously backs Infantino.
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DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a WNBA game after a foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2, which resulted in Carrington’s removal from the game.
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The game was between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever at the United Center in Chicago.
The foul happened late in the first quarter when Cunningham went for a layup.
Carrington attempted to block Cunningham but hit her in the face.
After the foul, Cunningham confronted and shoved Carrington.
Officials reviewed the play and changed the foul to a Flagrant 2, leading to Carrington’s ejection.
Carrington had scored 8 points in 4 minutes before she was removed.
After her ejection, Carrington posted a comment on social media accusing the Fever of "WHITE PRIVILEGE."
The game was still ongoing at the time of the report, and no comments came from Cunningham or the Fever about the incident.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the team's first preseason game after recovering from a car accident on July 14. Shanahan suffered a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken hand but says he feels almost fully recovered.
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Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash on July 14.
He suffered a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken left hand.
Shanahan has been limited in team practices during his recovery.
He plans to coach the 49ers in their preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Shanahan has been careful to avoid fatigue and headaches by pacing his activities.
He limited his media appearances and team meetings while recovering.
Shanahan spoke to the media at the 49ers’ training camp recently, marking progress.
The 49ers have three preseason games before their regular season starts on September 10.
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Fred Hoaglin, a former NFL player and coach, died at 82. He played as a center in the NFL for 11 years and later coached offensive lines for several teams, winning two Super Bowls with the New York Giants.
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Fred Hoaglin was born on January 28, 1944, in Alliance, Ohio.
He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and helped his football team win a league championship.
Hoaglin played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and earned a degree in industrial engineering in 1968.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1966 and became a full-time starter in 1967.
Hoaglin was selected to the Pro Bowl once, in 1969.
His NFL playing career included time with the Browns, Colts, Oilers, and Seahawks, playing 142 games in total.
Hoaglin coached offensive lines for the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and tight ends for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was part of coaching staffs that won Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV with the Giants and reached the AFC championship with the Patriots and Jaguars.
Hoaglin died on August 1, 2024, in South Carolina.
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Newcastle United won 2-1 against Valencia in their first pre-season friendly under new head coach Matthias Jaissle. Yoane Wissa scored twice after coming on as a substitute, including the winning goal set up by new signing Bazoumana Toure.
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Newcastle played Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium in a pre-season friendly match.
Valencia scored first with Filip Ugrinic’s goal.
Yoane Wissa, a substitute, scored two goals to secure the win for Newcastle.
Bazoumana Toure, also a substitute and a new signing, assisted Wissa’s winning goal.
Head coach Matthias Jaissle managed Newcastle for the first time in this match.
Some young players made notable appearances, including Malick Thiaw as captain on his 25th birthday.
Anthony Elanga was injured and taken off on a stretcher but is expected to recover.
Other substitutes showed promise, such as Mason Miley and Sean Steur.
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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering from a serious car crash in July and plans to coach the team in their upcoming exhibition game. He has been attending practices and focusing on key coaching duties while managing concussion symptoms and injuries.
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Shanahan was in a car crash on July 14 that caused a concussion, broken ribs, broken nose, broken hand, and a cut requiring over 40 stitches.
He has been nearly fully recovered but still experiences occasional headaches, fatigue, and rib pain when sneezing.
Shanahan attends every practice and reviews game film with coaches and players daily.
Loud noises that bothered him early in the recovery no longer affect him.
He plans to coach the first exhibition game against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.
The 49ers have joint practices scheduled with the Titans and Chargers before preseason games.
The team will open their regular season in Australia on September 11 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Shanahan praised assistant coaches for managing well during his recovery.
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Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 because he did not get enough votes. During the ceremony, kicker Adam Vinatieri made jokes about Belichick’s absence but also praised him as the greatest coach in NFL history.
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Bill Belichick was eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2026 but did not earn the required 40 votes.
Belichick has won six Super Bowls as a head coach.
Adam Vinatieri, a former player under Belichick, joked about Belichick not attending the ceremony.
Vinatieri mentioned Belichick’s coaching struggles at North Carolina and his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition.
Despite the jokes, Vinatieri called Belichick the greatest coach ever.
Vinatieri won three Super Bowls with Belichick’s team and one with the Indianapolis Colts.
Belichick parted ways with the New England Patriots after the 2023 season.
Some people question the Hall of Fame voting because Belichick was not chosen on the first try.
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The Las Vegas Raiders disciplined quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive player Maxx Crosby for breaking team rules after a fight during practice. Both players were kept out of the next day's practice to cool off.
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Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby got into a disagreement during a Raiders practice.
Crosby made contact with Cousins' hand while defending a play, which led to the argument.
Cousins and Crosby began shouting and had to be separated by coaches and teammates.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said fighting during practice is not allowed and players must act like it’s a game.
Both players were held out of Saturday's practice as punishment.
Crosby had previous tensions with the Raiders and almost joined another team but returned after a trade was canceled.
New quarterback Fernando Mendoza joined the Raiders recently, but Cousins remains the starting quarterback.
The team hopes the players’ competitiveness will help improve their performance this season.
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Tommy John, a former New York Yankees pitcher, shared a farewell message while in hospice care due to bladder cancer. He thanked the Yankees, his surgeon, and fans during the team's 78th Old-Timer's Day event.
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The New York Yankees held their 78th Old-Timer's Day to honor past players and World Series champions.
Tommy John is in hospice care after battling bladder cancer.
John did not attend the event but sent an emotional goodbye message.
He underwent the first Tommy John surgery in 1974, which helped extend pitching careers.
John thanked Dr. Jobe, who performed the surgery, and the Yankees organization, including former owner George Steinbrenner.
He played for the Yankees from 1979-1982 and 1986-1989 and was a four-time All-Star.
John also played for several other MLB teams including the Angels, Athletics, Guardians, White Sox, and Dodgers.
He expressed gratitude to fans who supported him during his 26-year baseball career.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering well from a serious knee injury that ended his last season early. He is working hard to get ready for the next season while trying to protect his knee during practice.
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Patrick Mahomes tore both his ACL and MCL in his knee last season.
He says his knee feels great, though he sometimes forgets to protect it because he is competitive.
Mahomes had a career-low passing season in 2025 but rushed more than ever before.
His injury happened partly because he took on more running due to weaker running backs on his team.
The Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker to help reduce the pressure on Mahomes.
Mahomes is trying to balance being competitive with staying smart to avoid re-injury.
He was the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Mahomes has played a key role in leading the Chiefs to three Super Bowl wins so far.
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New York Jets rookie David Bailey injured his ankle during practice but is expected to recover soon, according to coach Aaron Glenn. Another rookie, VJ Payne, will miss three to four weeks due to a bone bruise.
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David Bailey is a rookie edge rusher for the New York Jets and was hurt during an 11-on-11 drill.
Bailey limped off the field but jogged and walked normally shortly after the injury.
Coach Aaron Glenn said Bailey will be fine and called his condition "day to day."
Bailey was the Jets' highest-picked defensive player in the NFL draft and had a strong college record.
Rookie safety VJ Payne has a bone bruise and will be out for about three to four weeks.
Another player, Kingsley Jonathan, bruised a thigh but is expected to be okay.
The Jets have two days off before their next joint practices with Tampa Bay.
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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on August 8, 2026. Brees reflected on his career challenges and thanked coaches and teammates for their support.
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The induction ceremony took place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Drew Brees was benched three times early in his career but overcame adversity to become one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks.
Brees won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints under coach Sean Payton.
Brees ranks second in NFL history for passing yards (80,358) and touchdown passes (571), behind Tom Brady.
Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig were also inducted alongside Brees.
Brees credited his long career to his love for his teammates and his dedication to improving his skills.
The event included emotional speeches and recognition of the players’ achievements.
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Mariano Rivera returned to play in the New York Yankees’ Old-Timer’s Day game after missing last year due to a torn Achilles tendon. The 56-year-old former Yankees pitcher threw 11 pitches and also batted during the exhibition game. Rivera is known as baseball’s all-time leader in saves and played a key role in the Yankees' championship wins.
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Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon last year while playing outfield at the Yankees Old-Timer’s Day event.
Rivera threw 11 pitches against four batters during the 2026 Old-Timer’s Day game.
He also batted once, hitting a fly ball and running to first base.
Rivera is 56 years old and is baseball’s career leader in saves.
He was introduced to fans to the song “Enter Sandman” and greeted the crowd.
Rivera required surgery after his injury and has recovered enough to participate again.
He helped the Yankees win multiple World Series titles as their closer from 1997 to 2000 and in 2009.
The Old-Timer’s Day included 11 players from the 1996 Yankees championship team.
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St Mirren has started the new Scottish Premiership season with two wins and no goals conceded, showing improvement from last season’s struggle to avoid relegation. Manager Craig McLeish and players say they are motivated by last year’s difficulties and focused on strong, basic play and teamwork.
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St Mirren won their first two games of the season, against Falkirk and St Johnstone.
They have kept clean sheets (no goals allowed) in both matches.
Last season, St Mirren barely avoided relegation after a play-off.
Manager Craig McLeish emphasizes returning to basic skills, fitness, and strong team effort.
New goalkeeper Jacob Chapman believes the team’s defense and teamwork set a positive tone.
Midfielder Killian Phillips has scored all three of St Mirren’s league goals this season.
The team’s strategy includes developing players like Phillips who may move to bigger clubs.
McLeish says he supports players’ growth and possible transfers when the time is right.
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James McMillian, president of the Tone House training center in New York, shows some of the best exercises to cool down after finishing a workout. Cooling down helps your body recover and prevents injuries after exercise.
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James McMillian leads the Tone House workout facility in New York.
He demonstrates effective cooldown moves to do after exercising.
Cooldown exercises help muscles relax and reduce soreness.
Proper cooldown can lower the risk of injury after a workout.
The information is aimed at people finishing their fitness routines.
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Youri Tielemans made his debut for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain, showing promising teamwork with Bruno Fernandes in a short 26-minute appearance. Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United after a loan spell at Barcelona, and the team is preparing for their pre-season matches.
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Youri Tielemans signed a five-year contract with Manchester United until June 2031.
He made his debut in a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Gothenburg.
Tielemans played 26 minutes, replacing Mason Mount, who left the game early due to a foot injury.
Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes appeared to work well together in midfield during the match.
Manchester United triggered a £35m release clause to sign Tielemans from Aston Villa.
Marcus Rashford will rejoin Manchester United after his loan with Barcelona ended without a permanent transfer.
United are holding a training camp in Maynooth, Ireland, and planning pre-season games, including a match against Leeds United.
Rashford last played for United in January 2025 before moving to Aston Villa and then Barcelona on loan.
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Roger Craig, a former San Francisco 49ers player, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. During his speech, he announced he has vascular dementia, which doctors think is partly due to concussions from his football career.
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Roger Craig was a key player for the 49ers in the 1980s and early 1990s and won three Super Bowls with them.
He gave his Hall of Fame induction speech by video in Canton, Ohio.
Craig is 66 years old and has been diagnosed with vascular dementia, a brain condition caused by reduced blood flow.
His doctors believe his dementia may be linked to concussions he suffered while playing football.
In 1985, Craig became the first NFL player to rush and receive over 1,000 yards in the same season.
He was a four-time Pro Bowler and retired with over 8,000 rushing yards and 566 catches.
Craig was inducted into the Hall of Fame on his third time as a finalist, after 28 years of eligibility.
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