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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a serious ACL injury and may be ready to play in the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees predicts Mahomes will return to form and perform as well as before his injury.
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Mahomes injured his ACL in Week 15 of last season.
He has been recovering and hopes to play in the first game of the new season, about nine months after surgery.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Mahomes is doing well but did not confirm if he will play yet.
Drew Brees believes Mahomes is physically recovered and confident he will overcome mental challenges to play well.
Mahomes was 3,587 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions before his injury last year.
The Chiefs changed their offensive coordinator from Matt Nagy to Eric Bieniemy, who coached Mahomes during his earlier successful years.
Some analysts are uncertain about Mahomes’ readiness and the Chiefs’ receiver strength for a Super Bowl run.
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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and his brother Mike LaFleur, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, will face off in a joint NFL practice this week. Matt joked that if any fights start, he and his brother could settle things themselves to avoid heavy fines like those given to the Cowboys and Saints recently.
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Recent NFL joint practices have seen multiple fights, including a major incident between the Cowboys and Saints that led to $500,000 fines for both teams.
The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals will have a joint practice on Wednesday, marking the last such session before the preseason ends.
Matt LaFleur is the Packers' head coach entering his eighth season.
Mike LaFleur is the Cardinals' head coach in his first season, hired in February after working as offensive coordinator for the Rams.
The LaFleur brothers both previously worked together in Atlanta under coach Dan Quinn.
Matt LaFleur made a lighthearted comment that he and Mike could "throw down" if any fighting breaks out during the practice.
The NFL is focusing on reducing fighting during joint practices to avoid large fines for teams.
The Packers and Cardinals will play their preseason finale game on Friday following this joint practice.
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College football players who have spent time with NFL teams in training camps are now returning to play college football because of a new NCAA rule. Coaches say college football is becoming like a minor league for the NFL, with players moving back and forth between college and professional teams.
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The NCAA previously did not allow players to return to college football if they signed professional contracts.
A new NCAA loophole allows some NFL training camp players to return to college football.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney compared college football to a Triple-A baseball team for the NFL.
College football has become more like a professional sport since players started getting paid.
Agents are asking for some players to be released early from NFL camps so they can play college football instead.
Playing college football can be more financially rewarding than being on an NFL practice squad.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin supports signing players who have moved between the NFL and college football.
This trend is causing NFL teams to face challenges managing their players during training camps.
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Justin Tatum, father of NBA player Jayson Tatum, criticized the Boston Celtics' team after they traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. He expressed doubt about the Celtics' chances to win the championship, mentioning that the current roster is weak.
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Jaylen Brown, a five-time All-Star, was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
In return, the Celtics received Paul George, a veteran nine-time All-Star who is older than Brown.
Justin Tatum spoke on the podcast “Ultimate Dads Unplugged” and said the Celtics’ roster “is bad” after the trade.
Last season, Jaylen Brown helped lead the Celtics to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference while Jayson Tatum missed most games due to injury.
The Celtics lost to the 76ers in a seven-game playoff series despite both stars playing.
The Celtics still have players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard on the team.
Betting odds show the Celtics are among the top five favorites to win the NBA championship next season.
Jayson Tatum might be motivated to prove his father’s criticism wrong during the upcoming season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are deciding which backup quarterback will join their team this season. Former Steelers player Arthur Moats thinks Will Howard might lose his spot because of his turnovers, while Drew Allar seems to have a better chance to stay.
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The Steelers are deciding between rookie quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard for a backup role.
Both Allar and Howard have played in the preseason games.
Arthur Moats, a former Steelers linebacker, believes Will Howard may be cut due to turnover problems.
Drew Allar completed 21 of 36 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in preseason.
Will Howard completed 17 of 24 passes but threw two interceptions in preseason.
The Steelers currently have four quarterbacks competing for roster spots, including Mason Rudolph.
Keeping four quarterbacks could limit the number of wide receivers or special team players on the team.
Aaron Rodgers will retire after 2026, and Allar might be trained to replace him by 2027.
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The San Diego Padres have added outfielder Dustin Harris to their major league team and sent infielder Sung-Mun Song to their minor league team in El Paso. They also placed pitcher Lucas Giolito on the 60-day injured list.
Key Facts
Dustin Harris was promoted to the Padres’ major league roster.
Harris has played very well in Triple-A El Paso, hitting six home runs and batting .350 in 29 games.
Harris previously played 17 games in the major leagues this season with the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros.
Sung-Mun Song has been sent to the Triple-A El Paso team.
Song played 62 games this season with the Padres, hitting one home run and batting .202.
Lucas Giolito was moved to the 60-day injured list, which means he will not play for a while.
The roster changes are aimed at improving the Padres’ team performance.
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Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, is recovering from an ACL injury and has returned to practice during training camp. The Giants’ coach said Nabers is doing well but has not confirmed if he will play in the season opener on September 13.
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Malik Nabers was injured in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season with an ACL injury.
He returned to practice this summer without a non-contract jersey for the first time, indicating progress.
Coach John Harbaugh did not promise Nabers would play in the Giants' first game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Nabers needs to prove he can play and protect himself during practice before starting in the regular season.
Nabers had a strong rookie season with 109 catches, 1,204 yards, and seven touchdowns.
Before his injury last season, Nabers caught 18 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
The Giants want Nabers back soon to support second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart but will avoid rushing his return to prevent setbacks.
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Seattle Mariners rookie Colt Emerson will have surgery on his injured left wrist, ending his 2026 season early. Emerson played through the injury since spring training but struggled with his batting throughout the year.
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Colt Emerson is a 21-year-old rookie for the Seattle Mariners.
He has tendon inflammation in his left wrist, caused by an injury in spring training.
Emerson played through the injury with treatment, including an injection in April.
He hit eight home runs and had 23 RBIs in 69 games but had a below-average batting performance.
The Mariners placed him on the 10-day injured list on August 14, later deciding on season-ending surgery.
Mariners’ baseball operations president Jerry Dipoto wished Emerson had reported his injury earlier.
Brock Rodden has filled Emerson’s position, while J.P. Crawford is expected to return from injury soon.
Crawford previously played 87 games this season and will strengthen the Mariners’ infield as they pursue first place in their division.
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The New York Jets' head coach Aaron Glenn said that key players Breece Hall and Kenyon Sadiq are expected to be ready for the Week 1 game of the NFL season. Hall has been recovering from a groin injury, and Sadiq is coming back after hernia surgery, with both players aiming to contribute to the team's success this year.
Key Facts
Breece Hall is a key offensive player for the Jets and missed practice due to a groin strain sustained on August 17.
Kenyon Sadiq is a rookie tight end recovering from hernia surgery in May that caused him to miss most of training camp.
Both Hall and Sadiq are expected to be ready for the Jets’ opening game on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans.
Other injured players, cornerback D’Angelo Ponds and running back Isaiah Davis, are also recovering and expected to play Week 1.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is entering his second season after a difficult first year with a 3-14 record.
The team needs strong performances from its star players to improve this season.
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Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman, will return to the team on Tuesday, September 1. Marte missed several games due to a knee injury and was placed on the injured list after missing a game and being seen at a casino during that time.
Key Facts
Marte was placed on the restricted list last Monday after missing a game against the Boston Red Sox.
He went back to Arizona to get an MRI for a reported knee injury.
The Diamondbacks put Marte on the 10-day injured list after the MRI.
Photos showed Marte at a casino while on the injured list, but he did not break any team rules.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Marte can make his own decisions as long as he works hard.
The team went 3-3 in games without Marte.
Marte has hit 21 home runs and has 67 runs batted in this season.
The Diamondbacks hope Marte will help the team make the playoffs when he returns.
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Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid did not say when quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play again after his injury. Mahomes has been practicing but has not played in preseason games, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the first regular-season game.
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Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL last December during a game.
He has been practicing with the team but has not played in preseason games so far.
Coach Andy Reid is taking Mahomes’ recovery day by day and waiting for medical approval.
Mahomes said he wants to play and feels confident about being ready for the season opener on September 14.
The decision to let Mahomes play depends on the coach, medical team, and how Mahomes feels.
Mahomes had his worst quarterback rating last season since becoming the starter in 2018.
The Chiefs’ first regular-season game is against the Denver Broncos.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love suffered a high ankle sprain during a preseason game, causing him to miss recent practices. The injury could affect his availability for the start of the regular season in about three weeks.
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Jeremiyah Love is a rookie running back for the Arizona Cardinals and was the No. 3 overall draft pick.
He injured his ankle in a preseason game against the Raiders on August 13.
High ankle sprains can take from one to six or more weeks to heal, depending on severity.
Love has missed all practices since the injury, and the head coach confirmed he won't practice this week either.
Love was a top player at Notre Dame, rushing for 1,372 yards and scoring 18 touchdowns last season.
The Cardinals were counting on Love to be a key part of their offense this year.
The regular season starts on September 13, giving Love roughly three weeks to recover.
The team may choose to be cautious and keep him out longer to ensure full healing.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan was sent back to Triple-A after a short time in the major leagues. He recently won the Pacific Coast League's Pitcher of the Week award for a strong game in Triple-A and hopes to return to the Dodgers later this season.
Key Facts
Sheehan was demoted to Triple-A after the Dodgers traded for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
He was briefly recalled when Edwin Diaz got injured but did not play before being sent down again.
In his latest Triple-A start, Sheehan pitched six innings, allowed one hit, struck out nine, and walked two.
Sheehan has a 1.46 earned run average (ERA) in Triple-A this season over three games.
In the major leagues this year, he had a 5.29 ERA and gave up 20 home runs in 20 starts.
The Dodgers have a strong pitching rotation with several star pitchers expected to return, making it hard for Sheehan to rejoin as a starter soon.
Notable pitchers on the Dodgers include Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani.
Sheehan aims to build confidence and perform well to earn another chance with the Dodgers this season.
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Dylan Horton, a defensive end for the Houston Texans, has torn his Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2026 season. This injury adds to the team's problems with other edge rushers also dealing with injuries.
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Dylan Horton injured his Achilles tendon during practice and will be out for the whole season.
Horton has played 39 NFL games with 55 tackles, half a sack, a forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Jadeveon Clowney has a lower leg injury but is expected to return soon.
Dominique Robinson is sidelined with a calf injury.
The Texans now rely on less experienced players Solomon Byrd, Ali Gaye, and Sebastian Harsh to fill the edge rusher positions.
Horton is a former fourth-round draft pick from Texas Christian University (TCU).
Head coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned Clowney’s return is expected shortly.
Horton is a notable player who previously won the Ed Block Courage Award and survived lymphoma.
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FC Barcelona wore a special uniform inspired by basketball legend Kobe Bryant during their 5-0 win against Elche CF. The uniform includes design elements that honor Bryant and his "Mamba Mentality," reflecting his work ethic and love for the club.
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FC Barcelona revealed the Kobe Bryant-inspired away kit for the 2026-27 season.
The team wore the new uniform in a match where they won 5-0 against Elche CF.
The game took place on what would have been Kobe Bryant’s 48th birthday.
Bryant was a fan of Barcelona and admired Ronaldinho, a former club star.
The uniform features a black mamba texture symbolizing Bryant’s work ethic.
The main color, Field Purple, is linked to Bryant’s iconic style.
Gold accents represent the pursuit of championships.
Inside the collar, a quote from Bryant reads, "Leave the game better than you found it."
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play together in the mixed doubles at the U.S. Open, starting against a team that includes the reigning women’s doubles champion. The tournament recently added a qualifying round to allow doubles specialists a chance to join the main draw, which now favors top singles players.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will face Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round of mixed doubles.
This is Serena Williams’ first U.S. Open match since 2022.
Routliffe was part of the team that won last year’s U.S. Open women’s doubles title.
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will play a strong doubles team of Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten in their first round.
A qualifying tournament was added this year to allow doubles-focused players to compete and win a spot in the main draw.
Carlos Alcaraz is returning after a wrist injury and will also defend his singles title at the U.S. Open.
Frances Tiafoe withdrew from mixed doubles after recently playing in the Cincinnati Open final.
The mixed doubles first round and quarterfinals happen on Tuesday, with semifinals and finals on Wednesday.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe injured his right knee with a torn meniscus and will be out for six months. This injury happened during an offseason workout, causing him to miss the start of the upcoming NBA season.
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Shaedon Sharpe tore the meniscus in his right knee and will miss about six months.
The injury occurred during an offseason workout.
Sharpe was drafted by the Trail Blazers in 2022 as the 7th overall pick from Kentucky.
He signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension last year.
Last season, he averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in nearly 30 minutes per game.
Sharpe has had several previous injuries, including a stress fracture and finger, groin, and abdominal injuries.
The Trail Blazers begin their preseason on October 7 and their regular season on October 21.
Sharpe will miss the start of the season because of his knee injury.
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The Arizona Cardinals released running back Trey Benson due to injury concerns. The team also made other roster moves, including activating a defensive player and placing a wide receiver on injured reserve.
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Trey Benson was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 66 overall).
Benson had 2,267 yards and 24 touchdowns in two college seasons at Florida State.
In his rookie NFL season, Benson had 291 rushing yards and 59 receiving yards in limited play.
Benson was expected to take a larger role after teammate James Conner’s season-ending foot injury.
Benson injured his knee in the next game after Conner’s injury, ending his season early.
Before his injury, Benson gained 224 yards on 42 touches in four games.
The Cardinals have the second-lowest rushing yards in the NFL for the season (1,583 yards).
Arizona signed running back Tyler Allgeier and drafted Jeremiyah Love to strengthen their running back group.
James Conner, who reached 1,000 rushing yards in the past two seasons, will return for a sixth season with the Cardinals.
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The Los Angeles Rams picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson early in the NFL draft because their current quarterback, Matthew Stafford, is older. However, Rams coach Sean McVay has not decided whether Simpson or Stetson Bennett will be the backup quarterback for the regular season. Both have played in preseason games, with Bennett starting and showing solid performance.
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Matthew Stafford, the Rams' main quarterback, is 38 years old and won an MVP trophy recently.
The Rams picked Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama, with the 13th overall draft pick.
It is unusual for a team to select a backup quarterback so early in the draft.
Sean McVay, the Rams head coach, hasn’t yet decided who will be the backup quarterback between Simpson and Bennett.
Stetson Bennett started the first two preseason games and had good performances, including scoring two rushing touchdowns.
Ty Simpson played well in his first live NFL game, completing 21 of 25 passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
The decision between Bennett and Simpson will affect the Rams’ quarterback lineup for the regular season.
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The Portland Fire WNBA team introduced a new mascot named Rose, a pink glitter-breathing dragon, during halftime at their game against the Washington Mystics. Rose’s name honors Portland’s nickname, the "Rose City," and the team hopes she will engage with fans at games.
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Rose is the new mascot for the Portland Fire basketball team.
The mascot first appeared during halftime at a game held at the Moda Center.
Rose is a dragon that breathes pink glitter and is named after Portland’s nickname, "Rose City."
Portland’s previous mascot, from 2000-2002, was Spot the Dalmatian.
The team shared a teaser video showing pink glitter outside their home arena before Rose’s debut.
Portland Fire is still fighting for a spot in the WNBA playoffs this season.
The Fire is competing closely with the Dallas Wings for the final playoff spot.
Portland needs to win its remaining games and overcome a 6.5-game deficit to make the playoffs.
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