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The Dallas Cowboys traded draft picks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to get offensive tackle Broderick Jones, aiming to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. Jones has struggled with injuries and consistency but will now have a chance to restart his career with the Cowboys and help quarterback Dak Prescott.
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The Cowboys traded their third- and sixth-round draft picks to the Steelers.
In return, they received a fourth-round draft pick and offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
Jones started 38 games for the Steelers but had issues with performance consistency.
He missed six games last season due to a neck injury and later had spinal fusion surgery.
The Steelers declined Jones’ fifth-year contract option, making him available for trade.
Dallas hopes Jones will stay healthy and improve to support Dak Prescott’s offense.
ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler shared the trade details on social media.
The Cowboys aim to improve their chances of making the playoffs with this move.
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George Kittle, the star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is expected to practice this week as he recovers from a torn Achilles injury. This progress gives the team hope that he may be ready to play in their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon earlier and has been working on his recovery.
He is expected to practice this week, which is a positive sign.
Kittle has had no setbacks in his injury recovery so far.
The 49ers rely heavily on Kittle’s performance for their success.
The season opener will be against the Los Angeles Rams and will take place in Australia.
Practicing does not guarantee Kittle will be ready for the game, but it improves his chances.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter provided the update on Kittle’s status.
The next few days are important for deciding if Kittle can play in the opener.
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The Miami Dolphins have traded for quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers. This move gives the Dolphins two former Packers quarterbacks on their team as they prepare for the new season under a new head coach.
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The Miami Dolphins traded for Green Bay Packers quarterback Kyle McCord.
In exchange, the Packers received a 6th-round draft pick in 2028.
The Dolphins previously traded their backup quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Now, Miami has two former Packers quarterbacks: Kyle McCord and Malik Willis.
The Dolphins are entering the new season with a new head coach named Jeff Hafley.
Miami finished last season with a disappointing record and is making changes to improve.
Kyle McCord will serve as a backup quarterback for the Dolphins.
The trade happened late in the NFL offseason, showing the Dolphins' interest in strengthening their roster.
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Odell Beckham Jr., a wide receiver, has made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster for the upcoming NFL season. This marks a comeback for Beckham at age 33, returning to the team where he began his professional football career.
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Odell Beckham Jr. is 33 years old and has rejoined the New York Giants.
He made the active roster of 53 players for the Giants’ upcoming season.
Beckham previously played for the Giants from 2014 to 2018 before being traded.
He missed the entire last season, partly due to a six-game suspension for a banned substance.
Beckham showed improvement in training camp and preseason games, making 7 catches for 76 yards.
A knee injury to teammate Calvin Austin helped open a roster spot for Beckham.
Beckham expressed gratitude and said making the team means “everything” to him.
If he plays in the season opener on September 13, it will be his first home game with the Giants since December 2018.
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Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship, securing his second FedEx Cup title. His victory also moved him past Tiger Woods to become the highest career earner on the PGA Tour.
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Scheffler finished the Tour Championship with a 4-under 66 final round.
He overcame a three-shot deficit to win the event at East Lake.
This was Scheffler’s third win in 2026 and his second FedEx Cup title, the first being two years ago.
He won $10 million from the Tour Championship, bringing his career PGA Tour earnings to over $130 million.
Tiger Woods had held the career earnings record for nearly 26 years before Scheffler surpassed it.
The Tour Championship’s $40 million prize money now counts as official earnings.
Scheffler has won the Jack Nicklaus Award for PGA Tour player of the year four times in a row.
Scheffler matched the number of titles won in 2026 with players Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Wyndham Clark.
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Robert Saleh, the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, is confident in his young quarterback Cam Ward, who was the team's top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Saleh has promised that Ward will succeed and is betting his job on Ward's development in the upcoming season.
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Cam Ward is starting his second season as the Tennessee Titans' quarterback.
Ward was the Titans' No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ward did not play in the preseason loss to the Chicago Bears but showed potential last season.
Head coach Robert Saleh has publicly stated he trusts Ward and said Ward "is not going to fail."
Ward completed 323 out of 540 passes for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions last season.
Ward had a passer rating of 80.2 but a low QBR of 33.2, indicating room for improvement.
Saleh is in his first year coaching the Titans after working with the San Francisco 49ers and previously with the New York Jets.
The Titans fired their previous head coach Brian Callahan last season, and Mike McCoy served as interim head coach before Saleh’s hire.
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The New York Yankees are trying a new position for Anthony Volpe, who has mostly played shortstop but struggled recently. They started him at third base in Triple-A to make him more versatile and help him return to the major league team.
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Anthony Volpe has mainly played shortstop in his professional career.
The Yankees optioned Volpe to the minor leagues twice during the 2024 season.
George Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ top prospect, replaced Volpe at shortstop and performed well.
Volpe played third base for the first time since 2021 while with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The team currently has José Caballero at third base due to an injury to regular player Ryan McMahon.
Ryan McMahon is on the 10-day injured list with a thumb injury and is expected to return soon.
Volpe’s new position might help him get back onto the Yankees' major league roster.
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said that young player Lamine Yamal is regaining his best form after a hamstring injury and playing in the World Cup. Yamal struggled in the first game of the season but improved in the second, and Flick expects him to keep getting stronger as the season continues.
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Lamine Yamal is 19 years old and plays for Barcelona.
He was recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in April.
Yamal played in the recent World Cup for Spain but had limited impact.
He did not perform well in Barcelona’s first game but got better in the second match.
Flick is happy Yamal played the full 90 minutes in the second match.
The coach sees signs that Yamal is returning to top form during training and games.
Barcelona won their first two league games of the season.
Barcelona’s main striker target, Julian Alvarez, was not signed, so Raphinha is playing that role for now.
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The New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. left a game with a minor knee injury. An MRI scan showed the injury is not serious, and he will be checked daily to monitor his condition.
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George Lombard Jr. injured his knee early in the second game of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.
MRI scans at New York-Presbyterian Hospital suggest his injury is minor.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Lombard Jr. will be evaluated day-to-day.
José Caballero took over at shortstop after Lombard Jr. left the game.
Amed Rosario shifted to third base during the game.
If needed, the Yankees may call up shortstop Anthony Volpe to fill in.
Lombard Jr. started the season strong but has recently made six errors in six games.
The Yankees want Lombard Jr. to stay healthy and continue developing as their future star shortstop.
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges related to a physical incident. This means he cannot practice or attend games but will still be paid and may participate in some team activities with permission.
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Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL commissioner exempt list after misdemeanor charges were filed against him.
The charges include battery and criminal damage to property from an incident involving his girlfriend.
Jacobs was arrested on May 26 and released the next day.
While on the exempt list, Jacobs cannot play or practice but can attend certain team activities with permission.
Surveillance footage supports parts of the complaint against Jacobs.
Jacobs’ lawyers said this is a routine NFL procedure and no final decision has been made.
Jacobs has had a strong NFL career, rushing for 7,803 yards and 74 touchdowns over seven seasons.
The Packers’ season begins on September 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Aaron Donald ended his retirement after 2 1/2 years and signed a one-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Rams. He has prepared physically and will join the team’s strong defensive line alongside Myles Garrett.
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Aaron Donald is 35 years old and has returned to play for the Los Angeles Rams.
He retired in March 2024 after 10 seasons with the Rams.
Donald signed a one-year contract worth at least $20 million with incentives.
He won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards and made 10 Pro Bowls.
Donald will play with Myles Garrett, who joined the Rams recently.
The Rams have added other defensive players to strengthen their team.
Donald holds the Rams’ record with 111 career sacks.
He aims to compete for another Super Bowl ring and continue his NFL career.
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Aaron Donald, a top defensive player in the NFL, is ending his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams. He signed a one-year contract and will join a strong team aiming to win the Super Bowl this season.
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Aaron Donald played 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams before retiring in March 2024 at age 32.
He was a three-time defensive player of the year and made the first team All-Pro eight times.
Donald helped the Rams win the Super Bowl for the 2021 season.
He signed a one-year deal worth $20 million, with potential to reach $30 million with bonuses.
The Rams’ roster includes quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive player of the year Myles Garrett.
Myles Garrett was traded to the Rams from the Cleveland Browns in June 2026.
Donald holds the Rams’ franchise record with 111 sacks.
The Rams’ 2026 season starts on September 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, and the Super Bowl will be played at their home stadium, SoFi Stadium.
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Tony Mundine, a famous Indigenous Australian boxer, died at age 75 from a heart attack. He was known for fighting in four different weight classes and left a strong legacy in boxing. His son, Anthony Mundine, also a champion boxer, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media.
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Tony Mundine was an Indigenous Australian boxer who died at 75.
He died from a heart attack on Sunday.
He was the first Australian to fight in four weight divisions: middleweight, light-heavyweight, cruiserweight, and heavyweight.
In 1974, he challenged Carlos Monzon for the world middleweight title in a match stopped in the seventh round.
Tony Mundine had a professional record of 80 wins (64 by knockout), 15 losses, and 1 draw.
His son Anthony Mundine was a world champion in boxing and also a former NRL star.
Anthony’s son Rahim recently won his fourth professional boxing fight.
Anthony Mundine shared an emotional message online after his father’s death, saying he was returning home for the funeral.
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Manchester United won 5-2 against Ipswich Town, with team captain Bruno Fernandes scoring three goals. This match marked Marcus Rashford’s first Premier League start since December 2024, and Fernandes played a key role in securing the victory.
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Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick (three goals) in the game.
Marcus Rashford started his first Premier League match since December 2024.
Fernandes had a slow start to the season but recently won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Last season, Fernandes set a Premier League record with 21 assists.
Fernandes scored a penalty during the match despite missing two in pre-season.
The game was marked by heavy rain and a leak in the stadium roof.
Fernandes is in the final year of his contract, with United holding an option to extend it by one year.
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England cricket captain Joe Root is not worried about his recent lower batting scores, saying his long career and over 14,000 runs show his skills. Root has been dismissed leg-before-wicket (lbw) nine times in his last seven Tests, mainly due to challenging ball movement and conditions in the UK this summer.
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Joe Root has scored 14,208 Test runs, second only to Sachin Tendulkar among current players.
This summer, Root’s batting average at home is 29.44, one of his lowest in 14 years.
Root has been lbw nine times in his last seven Test matches, mainly against medium-speed bowlers.
Root says ball movement in UK conditions has made batting harder this summer.
He mentions a possible change in the cricket balls used (Dukes brand) but Dukes denies any changes.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Root will overcome this batting difficulty.
Root continues to work on improving and adapting to the challenges in his game.
Despite Root’s modest scores, England won the recent series against Pakistan at Lord’s.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper will start the NFL season on the commissioner’s exempt list while facing felony domestic violence charges. He is under investigation by the league and is not currently allowed to participate in team activities.
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Jonathon Cooper is a linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
He faces felony strangulation and other domestic violence charges.
Cooper was arrested twice in June following disputes with a woman he was dating.
The NFL placed Cooper on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he cannot play or practice with the team.
Cooper was allowed to play in preseason games before being put on the exempt list.
He has started 52 straight games and is an important player on the Broncos’ defense.
The NFL is investigating Cooper’s case and he could face a long suspension under the league’s domestic violence policy.
Cooper missed the team’s mandatory minicamp in June after his second arrest.
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Real Madrid won 4-0 at home against Malaga in a La Liga match, keeping their perfect start to the season. Goals by Jude Bellingham, an own goal by Malaga’s goalkeeper, Kylian Mbappe, and Arda Guler helped secure the win.
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Real Madrid scored three goals within the first 30 minutes.
Jude Bellingham scored a solo goal after beating three defenders.
Malaga’s goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero caused an own goal while trying to clear the ball.
Kylian Mbappe scored a volley from close range.
Substitute Arda Guler added a fourth goal late in the game.
Real Madrid has 9 points from 3 matches, leading the league by 2 points over Atletico Madrid and Alaves.
Manager Jose Mourinho made five changes to the starting lineup for this match.
Real Madrid will next play against Real Betis in La Liga and then face Inter Milan in the Champions League.
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Several NFL teams made trades as they work to reduce their rosters from 90 to 53 players before the league deadline on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT. Key players like quarterback Kyle McCord, tight end Hunter Long, and offensive lineman Broderick Jones were traded, and teams continue to finalize their lineups ahead of the season.
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NFL teams must cut their rosters from 90 to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT.
Quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Quinn Ewers were traded on the weekend.
Other traded players include offensive tackle Broderick Jones, tight end Hunter Long, and center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger.
J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson are quarterbacks who may also be traded.
Odell Beckham Jr., a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is trying to make a comeback with the New York Giants.
Coach John Harbaugh said Beckham has performed well and likely will make an NFL roster.
The Minnesota Vikings traded McCarthy after he lost the starting quarterback job.
The Miami Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers to be their backup quarterback.
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Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match, with Bruno Fernandes scoring three goals. After falling behind early, United’s captain helped his team take control and secure their first win of the season.
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Manchester United lost their previous game 2-0 to Hull before this match.
Ipswich scored first, with Leif Davis heading in a goal.
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick (three goals) for Manchester United.
Fernandes also made an assist to teammate Bryan Mbeumo.
Marcus Rashford started for Manchester United for the first time in almost two years.
A controversial goal was allowed when Ipswich scored after the ball touched a Manchester United player’s arm but was ruled legal.
Ipswich scored a late consolation goal in stoppage time.
Manchester United showed strong attack but made defensive errors during the game.
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Lionel Messi scored four goals and made one assist to help Inter Miami win 7-1 against CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer match. His performance ended Miami’s five-game winless streak and made him the top scorer this MLS season with 18 goals.
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Lionel Messi scored four goals and had one assist in a single MLS game for the first time.
Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 7-1 in the match.
Messi helped Miami end a run of five games without a win.
Messi is currently leading the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season.
Messi won the 2022 World Cup and recently played in the 2023 final with Argentina.
Casemiro, a Miami midfielder and former Real Madrid player, praised Messi’s skills and impact on the team.
Seattle Sounders player Dejan Joveljic scored twice in his debut game after being traded from Sporting Kansas City.
Philadelphia Union’s teenager Cavan Sullivan scored to become the youngest player with a goal in MLS history at age 16.
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