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The third round of the Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) draw has been announced, with some Premier League teams entering the competition. Matches will take place during the weeks starting September 7 and September 14 to avoid clashes with European games. Notable games include Liverpool vs Tottenham and Manchester United vs Brighton.
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The Carabao Cup third round includes nine Premier League teams playing in Europe, who enter the competition at this stage.
These teams are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Sunderland.
Matches will be played during the weeks beginning September 7 and September 14 to avoid conflicts with Champions League and Europa League games.
Liverpool will play Tottenham, and Manchester United will face Brighton in this round.
Manchester City, the current champions, will host Norwich City.
Fleetwood Town from the fourth tier will play Sheffield United.
Two fixtures are yet to be confirmed depending on the results of Chelsea vs Luton and Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon matches.
The full list of matchups includes several games between Premier League and lower-division teams.
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LIV Golf is laying off employees and reducing its size because it is losing financial support from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The league is working to restructure with a new lead investor and hopes to continue as LIV 2.0 next year.
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LIV Golf will end many employees’ jobs in early September as it downscales after Saudi funding stops.
The league finished its fifth season early, without some planned events.
LIV Golf was funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund until recently.
CEO Scott O’Neil has a deal in progress with a new lead investor, possibly BC Partners.
Some laid-off employees might be rehired depending on the new league’s setup.
The future of star players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau is still uncertain.
LIV Golf faces lawsuits over unpaid vendor bills.
Bankruptcy is a possible option in the upcoming restructuring process.
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Penei Sewell, a 25-year-old offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, is considered one of the best players in the NFL. He has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams and is now moving from right tackle to left tackle on the offensive line.
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Penei Sewell plays offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions.
He was ranked No. 9 among NFL players by Fox Sports, despite offensive linemen not being part of their position rankings.
Sewell is 25 years old and in his fifth NFL season.
He has been chosen for four Pro Bowls and three straight first-team All-Pro selections.
He is switching from right tackle to left tackle this season.
The move to left tackle is seen as a big challenge but could improve his standing even more.
Offensive linemen usually get less attention than skill position players like quarterbacks or receivers.
Sewell is highly respected and considered a key player for the Lions.
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Hearts beat Rapid Vienna on penalties to qualify for the league phase of the Conference League. This win came after a challenging start to the season and a series of losses in European tournaments.
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Hearts lost the Scottish league title by finishing as runners-up last season.
Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken took over and improved the team's performance.
Hearts lost heavily to Sturm Graz and Benfica in earlier European qualifiers.
They faced Rapid Vienna in the Conference League playoff and won on penalties after a drawn match.
The match included a red card for Hearts and several close moments before the shootout.
Goalkeeper Beau Reus made crucial saves in the penalty shootout.
The win means Hearts will play six league phase games in the Conference League.
Vrancken praised the team’s progress and spirit despite a poor first half in the decisive game.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo got into a scuffle with his teammates during training camp practice. The team’s head coach, John Harbaugh, said Skattebo’s energy can be both positive and negative.
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Cam Skattebo is a running back for the New York Giants football team.
During an 11-on-11 practice, Skattebo slid after catching the ball and nearly collided with multiple defensive players.
Defensive backs Greg Newsome and Jevon Holland were upset, and Skattebo and Newsome had a conflict.
Earlier in practice, Skattebo ran over linebacker Zaire Barnes when the defense wasn't playing aggressively.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Skattebo’s energy “infectious” and acknowledged it can have good and bad effects.
Skattebo is coming back for his second NFL season after recovering from a serious leg injury he had in his first year.
In his rookie season before injury, Skattebo had 410 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 207 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
The Giants will start their regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, has been named the No. 6 best player in the NFL by Fox Sports as he prepares for the 2026 season. In 2025, he set team records for catches and yards, won Offensive Player of the Year, and is expected to play an even bigger role in the Seahawks' offense.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 24 years old and plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
Fox Sports ranked him as the 6th best player in the NFL.
In 2025, he caught 119 passes and gained 1,793 receiving yards, both Seahawks records.
He won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award for his performance in 2025.
Smith-Njigba signed a lucrative contract extension with the Seahawks.
He accounted for 44% of all Seattle's receiving yards in 2025, the highest share by any player in the league.
He led the team in receiving yards in 16 out of 17 games, setting an NFL regular season record.
With key players and coaching staff changes, Smith-Njigba is expected to take on an even larger role in the offense.
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Micah Parsons, a top player for the Green Bay Packers, is ranked 10th best in the NFL by Fox Sports analysts. He will miss the start of the season due to an ACL injury but is known for his strong defensive skills and consistent performance.
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Fox Sports named Micah Parsons the 10th best player in the NFL for the upcoming season.
Parsons plays for the Green Bay Packers and is a key defender.
He is expected to miss the first few games of the season recovering from an ACL tear.
Last season, despite injuries, Parsons had 12.5 sacks and 81 pressures on opposing players.
He has recorded at least 12 sacks in each of his five NFL seasons.
Parsons earned Pro Bowl honors last season for his outstanding play.
His presence on the field changes how opposing offenses play and pressures them before the snap.
The Packers rely on Parsons as a major part of their defense and hope his return boosts their chances for a Super Bowl.
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Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback, had a very strong 2025 NFL season, throwing for 4,707 yards and 47 touchdowns with only eight interceptions. He is ranked the No. 5 best player in the NFL going into the 2026 season and is expected to continue performing at a high level as he turns 38 years old.
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Matthew Stafford had a strong 2025 season despite starting with a back injury.
He threw for career highs: 4,707 yards and 47 touchdown passes.
Stafford only threw eight interceptions during the season.
Fox Sports ranked him as the NFL's No. 5 best player heading into 2026.
Stafford is now 38 years old and continues to play at an elite level.
He plays for the Los Angeles Rams and benefits from their strong team and coach Sean McVay’s system.
Stafford has a strong arm and precise throwing mechanics.
There is potential for Stafford to compete for back-to-back Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards if he stays healthy.
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NFL team owners unanimously agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla, for about $9.6 billion. The Khosla family must give up their minority ownership of the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal, and the sale marks the purchase of a team fresh off its second Super Bowl win.
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NFL owners approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family on August 26, 2026.
The sale price is $9.612 billion.
The Seahawks had recently won their second Super Bowl championship.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family, noting the team's recent success.
The sale follows the wishes of the late owner Paul Allen.
The Khosla family has a 3.1% ownership share in the San Francisco 49ers, which they must give up.
Vinod Khosla and his family expressed thanks to the Allen Trust and Seattle fans known as the “12s.”
The Khosla family has experience in NFL team ownership, which was seen positively by other NFL owners.
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The NFL and NFL Players Association will launch a Behavioral Health Network on September 1 to provide easy and private access to mental health support for current and former players and their families. This network offers outpatient care with no fees and unlimited visits, aiming to help players find trusted mental health providers quickly.
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The Behavioral Health Network starts on September 1.
It is part of the NFL Player Insurance Plan and expands mental health access.
The network will serve current and former NFL players and eligible family members.
Cigna Healthcare will manage the network nationwide, including all NFL cities.
Players get help finding providers, booking appointments, and understanding benefits.
Mental health outpatient services within the network will have no cost or coinsurance fees.
There is no limit on how many visits players can have.
The goal is to remove barriers and make getting mental health care easier.
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Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire said he might add players who were signed and then cut by NFL teams but still have college eligibility. This comes as some college conferences are considering or enacting rules to ban players who signed NFL contracts from playing college football.
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Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire is open to signing players cut by NFL teams who still have college eligibility.
This situation follows a recent controversy involving Texas Tech player Brendan Sorsby and NCAA investigations.
Some conferences like the Big Ten and SEC have passed rules banning players who signed NFL contracts from playing college football.
The Big 12, where Texas Tech plays, may consider similar rules.
McGuire said Texas Tech is monitoring the situation and discussing what players they can add.
The SEC announced strict penalties for teams and coaches who break their new rules.
There is uncertainty about how these new rules apply, especially to players who didn’t sign official NFL contracts but took part in minicamps.
Texas Tech aims to be careful while this new and unclear area develops.
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Scottie Scheffler is having a strong golf season and enters the final event, the Tour Championship, with high earnings and a $23 million FedEx Cup bonus. The Tour Championship features the top 30 players competing for a $10 million first prize and is the most valuable tournament on the PGA Tour.
Key Facts
Scottie Scheffler won a $23 million bonus as the top player in the FedEx Cup.
Scheffler’s total PGA Tour earnings have exceeded $20 million for four years in a row.
Scheffler often practices and competes at home courses in Dallas, where he frequently beats fellow players Si Woo Kim and Gary Woodland.
Gary Woodland works with the same coach who trained Scheffler since childhood.
The Tour Championship is held at East Lake and has a $40 million total prize fund.
The winner of the Tour Championship earns $10 million in official prize money.
PGA Tour plans to change the Tour Championship format in two years to a two-week event with match play on two courses.
Scheffler is competing against players like Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantlay for the PGA Tour player of the year award.
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The New York Jets are reportedly interested in hiring Mike Tomlin, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, for their team next season. Tomlin, who is currently working in media, would likely receive a top salary and have significant control over football decisions if he joins the Jets.
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Mike Tomlin coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons without a losing record.
The New York Jets have not had a winning football season since 2015.
Jets owner Woody Johnson is reportedly asking questions about Tomlin and considering hiring him.
Tomlin currently works at NBC in New York but might return to coaching.
The Jets finished 3-14 in the 2023 season under coach Aaron Glenn.
Some executives say coach Aaron Glenn may not keep his job beyond 2025.
The Jets could target Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, especially if Tomlin becomes coach.
Tomlin prefers working with veteran quarterbacks and would likely want control over player decisions.
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel praised running back Omarion Hampton, comparing his playing style to Hall of Famer Terrell Davis. Hampton, despite a recent ankle injury, showed strong performance in his rookie season.
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Mike McDaniel is the first-year offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
McDaniel compared Hampton's style to Terrell Davis, a Hall of Fame running back.
Terrell Davis was NFL MVP in 1998 and had three consecutive First Team All-Pro selections from 1996-98.
Omarion Hampton is a rookie running back who suffered a fractured ankle in Week 5 of the 2025 season.
Before the injury, Hampton rushed for 545 yards and scored four touchdowns in nine games.
Hampton also caught 32 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown in his rookie year.
The Chargers will start their 2025 regular season against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed two practice sessions due to swelling on his ankle caused by his shoe. Head coach Andy Reid said Walker is fine and will recover soon.
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Kenneth Walker III appeared on the injury report with a foot issue.
He missed two straight training camp practices.
The swelling on his ankle is caused by his shoe, not a serious injury.
Coach Andy Reid expects Walker to be fine and recover quickly.
Walker is the new starting running back for the Chiefs this season.
He was the Super Bowl MVP last season with the Seattle Seahawks.
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.
The Chiefs will play their preseason finale against the Seahawks and start the regular season on September 14 against the Denver Broncos.
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Aston Villa is close to signing striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65 million. If the deal goes through, it may lead to Villa’s Ollie Watkins moving to a Saudi club. Jackson previously played under Villa’s coach Unai Emery at Villarreal.
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Aston Villa and Chelsea have agreed on a fee up to £65m for Nicolas Jackson, with £47.5m upfront plus £17.5m in add-ons.
Jackson is 25 years old and has scored 30 goals in 81 games for Chelsea.
He played on loan at Bayern Munich last season, scoring 11 goals and helping them win the German league.
Jackson’s move could trigger Ollie Watkins’ transfer from Villa to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Jackson has played internationally for Senegal and appeared in the World Cup.
Villa is rebuilding their team, having already signed four players and sold five main players.
Chelsea is also close to selling striker Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for £50m.
Chelsea is interested in signing Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for around £34.3m.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has thrown 13 interceptions in 16 training camp practices this year, more than in the past four camps combined. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Hurts is still learning a new offense under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, which explains the higher number of interceptions.
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Jalen Hurts threw 13 interceptions during 16 training camp practices in 2026.
In the previous four training camps combined, Hurts threw a total of 15 interceptions.
Hurts is adjusting to a new offensive scheme led by first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Last season, Hurts threw six interceptions in 16 regular-season games.
Hurts has only thrown more than 10 interceptions in a season once before, with 15 in 2023.
The Eagles will finish their preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night.
The regular season starts for the Eagles on September 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski is recovering from a recent forearm injury and is preparing to face hitters again. Although he struggled after the All-Star Game, he was a strong player before his injury and could still help the team in a different pitching role.
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Justin Wrobleski is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He was selected for the All-Star Game in July before his performance declined.
Wrobleski allowed 20 runs in his last four starts before being placed on the injured list on August 16.
Before his injury, he had a 2.69 earned run average (ERA) and 10 wins, the most on the Dodgers.
After the injury, his ERA rose to 3.56 and home runs allowed increased from 8 to 19.
The Dodgers recently got several pitchers back from injury, including Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, adding to the crowded Dodgers pitching rotation.
Wrobleski may continue as a strong relief pitcher, a role he played during the Dodgers’ 2025 postseason World Series run.
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A WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky set a new regular-season TV viewership record with 3.31 million average viewers. The Fever won 113-90, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and 10 assists and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points.
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The game was the most-watched WNBA regular-season match since the league started in 1997.
3.31 million people watched the game on NBC and Peacock combined.
This is the third-most-watched game in WNBA history, after two 1997 opening games.
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, made 10 assists, and hit eight three-point shots.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points and raised her average to 24.8 points per game.
Indiana Fever won 113-90 after trailing by one point at halftime.
Indiana Fever improved their season record to 25 wins and 14 losses and can reach the No. 2 playoff seed.
Chicago Sky lost and are out of playoff chances with a 15-24 record.
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The Minnesota Vikings are in talks with former safety Harrison Smith about a possible return to the team. Smith was released earlier this year but may come back after the Vikings’ new safety, Jamal Adams, suffered a season-ending injury.
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Harrison Smith played 14 seasons with the Vikings before being released in March.
Smith was a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro safety.
Vikings signed Jamal Adams to replace Smith, but Adams tore his quad in the preseason opener.
Adams’ injury led the Vikings to consider bringing Smith back for at least the 2026 season.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has had regular talks with Smith about his plans.
Smith has impressive career stats, including over 1,180 combined tackles and 39 interceptions.
Smith remains close to the Vikings and the coaching staff despite his release.
The Vikings are finalizing their roster spots the weeks before the regular season starts.
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