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Joao Pedro scored quickly in his first game wearing Chelsea’s number nine shirt, helping his team win 3-2 against Fulham. He recently signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and is seen as a promising striker despite the club’s past struggles with players in the number nine shirt.
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Joao Pedro scored within 31 seconds in his first game with Chelsea’s number nine shirt.
Chelsea won 3-2 against Fulham in Xabi Alonso’s first game as manager.
Pedro signed a new contract with Chelsea that lasts until 2034.
Chelsea fans believe there is a "curse" on the number nine shirt, as many previous players struggled while wearing it.
The last notable player to wear number nine was Liam Delap, who scored only one Premier League goal last season.
Joao Pedro scored 20 goals last season, the first Chelsea striker to do so since Diego Costa nine years ago.
Chelsea paid £55 million plus £5 million in bonuses to sign Pedro from Brighton.
Pedro overcame personal challenges growing up and was supported by his mother and grandmother.
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Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky WNBA game after arguing with player Natasha Cloud. The team then banned him from attending future games at their arena unless he can follow their rules.
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Kanter Freedom attended a Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game and got into a heated argument with Natasha Cloud.
He was ejected from the game for provoking Cloud and standing up near the court.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter said Kanter Freedom is banned indefinitely from the Wintrust Arena.
The ban can be lifted only if Kanter Freedom proves he can follow the team's rules and not pose a threat.
Kanter Freedom wore a shirt with a message related to the definition of "woman" and has criticized WNBA transgender policies.
Natasha Cloud did not comment publicly after the incident but spoke privately with team and league security.
The WNBA will not issue a league-wide ban against Kanter Freedom for this incident.
Kanter Freedom is a former NBA player who ended his career with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Myles Garrett has not yet played or practiced much with the Los Angeles Rams due to knee swelling and soreness. Head coach Sean McVay said Garrett is being rested carefully to make sure he is ready for the regular season opener in Australia.
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Garrett has missed 12 Rams practices and both preseason games because of knee issues.
The team considers the absence a precaution, not a serious injury.
The Rams start their regular season against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10.
This game is the first NFL game ever played in Australia.
Garrett is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and a top pass rusher.
The Rams have strong offensive players like MVP Matthew Stafford and receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
The goal is for Garrett to be fully fit and ready by the start of the regular season.
The Rams’ defense also includes players like Kobie Turner, Byron Young, and Braden Fiske.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has faced challenges since being drafted 10th overall in 2024, including injuries and inconsistent performance. The team signed Kyler Murray, who won the Heisman Trophy, as a new starting quarterback, and McCarthy may now lose his backup spot to veteran quarterback Carson Wentz.
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J.J. McCarthy was drafted 10th overall by the Vikings in 2024.
McCarthy’s rookie season was disrupted by a torn meniscus injury.
In 2025, McCarthy played part of the season but had 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Vikings’ record dropped from 14-3 in 2024 to 9-8 in 2025, missing the playoffs.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray, a former first overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner, as their starting quarterback for 2026.
McCarthy might lose the backup quarterback role to Carson Wentz, a veteran player with a mixed career history.
The Vikings plan to change their offense to better fit Kyler Murray’s style, possibly moving away from using McCarthy.
If McCarthy loses his backup position, he may need to join another team for more opportunities to play.
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The Carolina Panthers’ head coach, Dave Canales, says Bryce Young is currently the team’s main quarterback but did not guarantee his future beyond this season. Young showed improvement last year and helped the Panthers reach the playoffs, and his performance this season will impact his contract and future with the team.
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Bryce Young was the first overall pick for the Panthers three years ago.
Coach Dave Canales praised Young’s calm and aggressive playing style.
Canales said Young is the Panthers’ quarterback "right now" but did not promise a long-term future.
Young completed 63.6% of his passes last season with 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
He also rushed for 216 yards and scored 2 rushing touchdowns last year.
Young helped the Panthers reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The Panthers have exercised Young’s fifth-year contract option, keeping him through the 2027 season.
Young’s performance in the 2026 season will affect his chances for a bigger contract and the team's decision to keep him.
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Makai Lemon, a rookie player for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been sidelined due to a recurring hamstring injury. While recovering, he is focusing on the mental aspects of football and taking careful steps to avoid further injury.
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Makai Lemon is a rookie and first-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.
He injured his hamstring early and has aggravated it multiple times.
Lemon missed two weeks of practice, two preseason games, and important joint training sessions.
While injured, he is concentrating on being professional off the field and learning mentally.
Lemon is taking extra care with warm-ups and recovery to prevent re-injury.
Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion praises Lemon’s mental focus and professional rehab efforts.
The Eagles traded away wide receiver A.J. Brown, leaving room for Lemon to compete for a key role once healthy.
Lemon is determined to come back stronger and contribute to the team.
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The Los Angeles Rams must decide their 53-player team roster by August 30. The decision is complicated because former Rams star Aaron Donald may come out of retirement to play again, so the team is preparing rosters with and without him.
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NFL teams must finalize their 53-player rosters before the season starts.
The Los Angeles Rams’ deadline to finalize their roster is August 30.
Aaron Donald, a former Rams player, retired more than two years ago but is considering returning.
The Rams recently traded for Myles Garrett, a key defensive player.
Pairing Garrett and Donald could create a strong defensive lineup.
Head coach Sean McVay is preparing two final rosters: one if Donald returns and one if he does not.
Donald’s exact decision and timing to return are still unknown.
The Rams’ season opener is on September 10 in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers.
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The Kansas City Chiefs traded for offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu from the New York Giants before the NFL roster cut deadline. The Giants received a future draft pick, and the Chiefs added depth to their offensive line.
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The trade happened before the NFL's August 30 roster cut deadline.
The Giants sent Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick.
Ezeudu was a third-round pick by the Giants in 2022 and has started 10 games.
He can play both guard and tackle positions on the offensive line.
The Giants had re-signed Ezeudu to a one-year deal in March 2024.
The Chiefs want to protect their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, by adding more linemen.
Ezeudu is 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 310 pounds, and is 26 years old.
The Chiefs see potential for Ezeudu to get playing time and earn a longer contract.
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The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have not yet agreed on a long-term contract extension. Gonzalez said he feels frustrated but is focusing on the upcoming football season.
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Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots are still negotiating a long-term contract.
Gonzalez expressed frustration about the contract talks but said he is focused on playing in Week 1.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously said the team offered Gonzalez the highest-paying contract ever for a cornerback.
Eliot Wolf, the Patriots’ executive vice president of player personnel, confirmed the offer is still available.
Wolf stated that the team wants Gonzalez to stay and is working with his representatives to reach an agreement.
The Patriots will begin their season on September 9 with a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
This game will be a rematch of the previous Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks.
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During San Francisco 49ers training camp, linebacker Fred Warner and quarterback Brock Purdy have been playfully trash talking each other. Warner said he respects Purdy’s competitive nature and is trying to make practice feel like a real game.
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Fred Warner is a veteran linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.
Brock Purdy is the 49ers’ starting quarterback.
The two players have been engaging in friendly trash talk during practice.
Warner said he admires Purdy’s confidence and competitiveness.
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak supports the back-and-forth as a way to boost team performance.
The players maintain respect, shaking hands after practice sessions.
The 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in their first regular-season game on September 10.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was suspended for three games by the NFL because he broke the league’s substance abuse rules. He can still play in the preseason games, but his suspension starts Sunday and ends on September 28.
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Jeshaun Jones is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL suspended him for three games due to a violation of the substance abuse policy.
The league did not say what substance or rule was broken.
Jones spent two years on the Vikings’ practice squad before joining the active roster in 2025.
He had 2,040 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over six years playing college football at Maryland.
Jones can still play in the remaining preseason games, including one against Denver.
His three-game suspension starts Sunday, making him eligible to return on September 28.
The Vikings have strong wide receivers, making it hard for Jones to earn a regular season spot.
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Golf Channel delayed the premiere of its reality show "Big Break x Good Good" by one week because a sponsor withdrew after a controversial video was posted. The video, showing a man pushing a woman in an ad for a Callaway golf driver, was removed and criticized by Good Good Golf, Callaway, and the PGA Tour.
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Golf Channel postponed "Big Break x Good Good" premiere from August 25 to September 1 due to a sponsor’s request.
The sponsor, reportedly Golf Galaxy, wanted its branding removed following backlash over a video.
The video showed a man shoving a woman during a promotion for a Callaway golf driver.
Good Good Golf took down the video and apologized, saying the behavior shown does not reflect their values.
Callaway also apologized, with CEO Chip Brewer admitting the company approved the video before posting and called it a mistake.
The PGA Tour expressed disappointment and said it is closely monitoring Good Good’s ongoing response.
Good Good Golf is the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event in Austin, Texas, starting this fall.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said Good Good’s initial apology was defensive and late but noted improvements in their responses.
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Aaron Marsh, a former wide receiver who played for the Boston Patriots, died at age 81. He was a standout player at Eastern Kentucky University and held several school records before going pro and later helped children through sports programs.
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Aaron Marsh died on August 7 at age 81 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
He played college football at Eastern Kentucky University from 1964 to 1967.
Marsh was one of the first Black student-athletes at Eastern Kentucky.
He set several school records in receiving and punt returns that still stood 40 years later.
He was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the third round of the 1968 AFL Draft.
Marsh played two seasons with the Patriots before the team became the New England Patriots.
After his football career, he worked with at-risk children and organized a youth league in Compton, California.
He was inducted into Eastern Kentucky's Hall of Fame in 2006 and named to the All-Century team in 2009.
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The Detroit Lions have hired Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator. Petzing takes over a strong offense led by quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, with hopes he can continue their success.
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Drew Petzing is the new offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.
Petzing previously worked with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns.
Jared Goff has been a top NFL quarterback in passing yards and touchdowns for three years.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has one of the highest numbers of catches among NFL receivers recently.
Jahmyr Gibbs is considered one of the league’s best offensive players with over 5,000 yards and 49 touchdowns in three seasons.
The Lions’ offense is strong and well-built, giving Petzing a good foundation to work with.
Previous Lions offensive coordinators had mixed results, with some losing their jobs mid-season.
The team hopes Petzing will build on current success without disrupting the offense’s strengths.
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Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' star pitcher and hitter, has not pitched since early July due to a knee injury. He is expected to return to pitching by the end of this week, possibly playing his first game back on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
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Ohtani last pitched on July 3 before a knee injury sidelined him.
He missed the All-Star Game and has also dealt with a minor biceps injury.
Ohtani has started throwing bullpen sessions again in early August.
He has thrown two bullpen sessions as part of his recovery.
Before his injury, Ohtani had a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 85.2 innings pitched this season.
The Dodgers usually prefer a six-man starting pitcher rotation.
Other Dodgers starters include Tyler Glasnow, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki.
Ohtani’s return will strengthen the Dodgers’ starting rotation, considered among the best in Major League Baseball.
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The Golden State Warriors signed Georges Niang to a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. Niang missed last season due to a serious foot injury but is returning to play after previously playing for several NBA teams.
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Georges Niang signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Niang missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to a severe foot injury.
He was originally drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2016 as the 50th overall pick.
Niang has played for the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks.
In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 12.1 points per game with the Hawks.
Niang shoots near 40% from the three-point line during his career.
The Warriors finished last season with a 37-45 record, placing 10th in the Western Conference.
The Warriors start their 2026-27 season on October 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will start a rehab assignment with their Triple-A team on August 25. He has been out since June due to a neck injury, and the Dodgers hope he will return to the major league team by mid-September.
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Will Smith is a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a three-time All-Star.
He has not played since June 5 because of an inflamed disk in his neck.
Smith will begin a minor league rehab assignment with the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, the Oklahoma City Dodgers, on August 25.
If his rehab lasts the full 20 days allowed by MLB, Smith could rejoin the Dodgers by September 13.
Before the injury, Smith had a batting average of .249 and was likely affected by the injury even before he stopped playing.
Dodgers pitchers have a better earned run average (ERA) when throwing to Smith compared to other catchers.
Other catchers, like Hunter Feduccia, have been filling in during Smith’s absence.
The team hopes Smith can return in time to help them pursue a third straight World Series title.
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Ja'Kobi Lane is a new wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens who has shown impressive skills during preseason training. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson praised Lane, and the team expects him to quickly contribute to their offense. The Ravens start their 2026 season against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13.
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Ja'Kobi Lane is a rookie wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens.
Lane has made several highlight plays during training camp.
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, called Lane "different" and highly praised him.
Lane previously played college football for the USC Trojans.
Lane said he likes to work hard like other top Ravens players such as Derrick Henry and Mark Andrews.
The Ravens’ main wide receiver, Zay Flowers, recently signed a four-year contract worth $140 million.
The Ravens will face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season on September 13.
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Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has recovered well from his knee surgery after tearing his ACL and LCL last season. He has met all recovery goals and feels strong during practice as the new NFL season approaches.
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Mahomes injured his ACL and LCL late last NFL season.
He has completed surgery and rehabilitation successfully.
Mahomes said he feels good and can handle the daily practice grind.
Coaches and teammates report positive signs about his recovery.
Head coach Andy Reid does not plan to put Mahomes in live games before the season starts.
Mahomes has not played in a live NFL game for over eight months.
The Chiefs will face tough opposing players like Nik Bonitto and others at the season opener on September 14.
The season opener will be on “Monday Night Football” against the Denver Broncos.
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The Denver Broncos have acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb said Waddle will be a key player this season and will be used in many ways on offense.
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Jaylen Waddle was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos.
Waddle is known for his very fast speed and versatility on the field.
Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb said Waddle will play in many different positions except the offensive line.
Last season, Waddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards and scored six touchdowns with the Dolphins.
Waddle will play alongside Broncos receivers Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin.
The Broncos’ quarterback, Bo Nix, will throw passes to Waddle.
The Broncos will start their 2026 season on September 14 with a Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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