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The Houston Texans will stop contract talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud if they do not reach a deal by September 13, the team’s general manager said. Stroud is under team control through 2027 after the Texans picked up his fifth-year option.
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The Texans will pause contract negotiations with C.J. Stroud if no agreement is made by September 13.
General manager Nick Caserio announced the decision on Tuesday.
The Texans already picked up Stroud’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027.
Stroud was the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
He has led the Texans to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons.
Stroud won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2023.
In 2025, he completed a career-best 64% of his passes and helped the Texans reach the divisional playoff round.
Stroud struggled in a playoff loss to New England, throwing four interceptions.
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Tony Romo, CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, pleaded no contest to a charge of driving while intoxicated after a July arrest in Wisconsin. He apologized publicly, is on leave from CBS, and has lost his driving privileges for six months while working on his health.
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Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin.
Romo pleaded no contest to the charge and issued a public apology through Instagram.
He lost his driving license for six months and must install an interlock device on his vehicles for at least one year after reinstatement.
Romo said his back pain from surgeries led to pain medication dependence and then to heavy drinking.
CBS placed Romo on leave from his role as lead NFL analyst and has no timeline for his return.
Analyst JJ Watt is temporarily replacing Romo on CBS’s lead NFL broadcast team starting September 13.
Milwaukee County records noted Romo performed poorly on sobriety tests and an open alcohol bottle was found in his vehicle.
Romo was a Dallas Cowboys quarterback from 2004-2016 and remains their leader in career touchdown passes.
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Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin after an incident in July. He said he is taking responsibility, working with doctors to improve his health, and focusing on returning to CBS Sports, although no timeline for his return has been announced.
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Tony Romo was pulled over on July 27 in Milwaukee for suspicion of OWI after poor performance on a field sobriety test.
He was arrested, booked, and later released the same night.
Romo faced additional charges for unsafe passing, possession of open intoxicants, and refusal to take an intoxication test.
Romo shared a statement on Instagram about taking responsibility and working on his health after relying on alcohol following back surgeries.
CBS Sports has placed Romo on indefinite leave, with no set timeline for his return.
CBS Sports President David Berson said the leave was to keep focus on the games and protect the network's image.
During Romo’s absence, former NFL player JJ Watt has joined the lead NFL broadcast team on CBS Sports.
Romo has been the lead NFL game analyst for CBS since 2017, after a playing career with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Madison Keys and Flavio Cobolli played early matches at the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York while rain delayed other matches on outer courts. Only stadiums with retractable roofs continued play, and several top players had to wait to start their matches due to weather.
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Rain began Monday night and continued intermittently, delaying many U.S. Open matches.
Matches were held only in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, which have roofs that can close.
Madison Keys, seeded 22nd, played against Alina Korneeva in the first match on Ashe Stadium.
Flavio Cobolli, seeded 5th in men’s singles, lost the first set to Francisco Comesana on Armstrong Stadium.
Top seeds like Elena Rybakina (2nd), Belinda Bencic (12th), and Maria Sakkari (32nd) had to wait to play.
Rybakina is competing for a chance to become No. 1 in the world rankings at this tournament.
Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old American and former body double for an actress who played Serena Williams, faced Rybakina.
Defending champion Coco Gauff, seed 17, and men’s No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev were scheduled to play later on the third day.
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Several NFL teams now have male cheerleaders, continuing a tradition that began when cheerleading was mostly a men's activity in the 19th century. Recently, the presence of male cheerleaders has sparked debate online, with some people criticizing it and others defending it as part of broader discussions about culture and gender in sports.
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Male cheerleaders have been part of NFL teams like the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints since 2018.
Current NFL teams with male cheerleaders include the Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders.
A video of a male cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles went viral and led to criticism mainly from conservative commentators and social media users.
Some conservatives on Fox News and social media expressed dislike, while others supported male cheerleaders as part of modernizing sports culture.
Male cheerleaders have appeared in pop culture for years, in TV shows and movies about cheerleading.
The NFL has become part of wider culture debates, including discussions on gender roles and inclusivity in sports.
Similar debates about gender and sports have happened in other leagues, such as the WNBA concerning transgender athlete policies.
The discussion over male cheerleaders fits into larger ongoing culture conflicts related to sports and social values.
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Celtic football club has signed midfielder Oliver Sorensen from Parma on a season-long loan, with an option to buy. The club is working to add more players before the Scottish transfer deadline, focusing on key positions ahead of their European competitions.
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Oliver Sorensen, 24, joined Celtic on loan from Parma for this season.
Sorensen signed for Parma in August 2025 after playing five years with Danish club Midtjylland.
Celtic has signed four first-team players this transfer window so far.
The club is interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg.
Celtic wants to sign a left-back to compete with Scotland international Kieran Tierney.
Midfielder Reo Hatate could leave the club; he has scored 33 goals in 191 games since 2022.
The Scottish transfer window closes on Thursday at 17:00 BST.
Celtic aims to finalize their Europa League squad by Wednesday at 23:59 BST.
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Lionel Messi, the famous Argentine football player, announced his retirement from international football after 20 years. Fans and football clubs across Argentina celebrated his career, and the Argentine Football Association plans a farewell match to honor him.
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Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team in a handwritten letter shared on social media.
He said he had “nothing else to give” and that the decision was difficult but necessary.
Messi is 39 years old and recently lost his father, who was important in his career.
He played in six World Cups and finally won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
Messi holds the records for most appearances and goals for Argentina’s national team (125 goals in 207 games).
Fans and fellow players praised Messi for his skill, humility, and impact on football.
Some fans want Messi’s jersey number 10 retired, but FIFA rules do not allow that.
Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award eight times, considered the best player award in football.
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Manchester City has agreed to pay £125 million to Chelsea for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. This fee matches the highest transfer amount ever paid in British football.
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Manchester City is buying Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
The transfer fee is £125 million.
This fee is tied for the highest ever paid in British football transfers.
Enzo Fernandez is a midfielder.
The deal was announced recently, just minutes before publishing.
Transfer deadline day is ongoing, with many football transfers happening.
The news comes from a live coverage update on football transfers.
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Buddy Stephens, a college football coach known for the Netflix show Last Chance U, was fired by East Mississippi Community College after he called league officials “idiots” for changing the league’s schedule and playoff structure. The college replaced him with the associate head coach and said Stephens’ remarks did not meet the school’s standards of professionalism and respect.
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Buddy Stephens coached at East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) for 18 years.
Stephens became well-known through the Netflix series Last Chance U, which featured his team.
He publicly criticized league officials for changing the schedule and playoff rules, calling them “idiots.”
The league change added an extra game and altered the playoff system, which Stephens said was poorly planned.
EMCC fired Stephens shortly after his comments and named Preston Rice, the associate head coach, as interim head coach.
The college president expressed that Stephens’ remarks conflicted with the school’s values and apologized for the situation.
Stephens won five national titles between 2011 and 2018 at EMCC.
Several players coached by Stephens have gone on to play in the NFL.
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Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Tour Championship on August 30, 2026, in Atlanta, showing consistent strong play throughout the season. He enjoys the hard work required to be great but prefers to avoid the attention and fame that come with success.
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Scheffler signed his winning scorecard to finish the season.
His wife and two sons were with him after his victory.
He covered the camera in the private scoring area after signing.
Scheffler keeps a low profile and focuses on playing well rather than fame.
He finished first, second, or third in half of the 20 tournaments he played this season.
He won two of the three postseason tournaments.
He is likely to be voted PGA Tour player of the year for the fifth straight time.
This would tie the record held by Tiger Woods for most consecutive player of the year awards.
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The article provides a detailed schedule and overview of day three of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament. It mentions key matches involving players like Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina, and Taylor Fritz, with some delays due to rain. The article also highlights emotional moments, such as Gael Monfils playing his final grand slam on his 40th birthday.
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Day three features matches on main courts including Madison Keys vs. Alina Korneeva and Elena Rybakina vs. Thea Frodin.
Rain affected play start times, but matches under roofs at Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums proceeded as planned.
British players Arthur Fery, Jan Choinski, and Fran Jones are competing on this day.
Well-known players like Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, and Coco Gauff are also competing on day three.
Gael Monfils is playing in the evening session, marking his final grand slam appearance on his 40th birthday.
The article mentions the recent retirement of Stan Wawrinka, adding context to the tournament atmosphere.
Matches occur across multiple courts with international players from countries like Italy, Kazakhstan, Argentina, and the USA.
The weather is humid and rainy, making conditions challenging for players and commentators alike.
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Barcelona signed Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for about $11.6 million on a contract lasting until 2029. Jesus joins Barcelona to strengthen their attack after losing key players earlier this summer.
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Barcelona bought Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for around 10 million euros ($11.6 million).
The contract with Jesus runs until 2029.
Barcelona wanted Julian Alvarez but Atletico Madrid refused to sell him.
Jesus replaces players like Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who left Barcelona this summer.
Jesus had a serious knee injury in January 2025 but has since recovered.
He scored 32 goals in four seasons for Arsenal and 95 goals in six years at Manchester City before that.
Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick supports the signing, saying Jesus fits their playing style.
Jesus is Barcelona’s seventh signing of the summer.
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Tuesday is the transfer deadline day for the top soccer leagues in Europe. Several big player moves are expected, including U.S. striker Folarin Balogun likely moving to Everton from Monaco, and other major transfers are happening in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France.
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Transfer deadline day is Tuesday for top European soccer leagues.
Folarin Balogun, a U.S. striker, is expected to transfer from Monaco to Everton.
Manchester City is spending heavily, aiming to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye for about £60 million ($81 million).
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly a target for Manchester City, but time is running out.
Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City on a season-long loan to Everton.
The Premier League has spent about £2.82 billion ($3.8 billion) this window, approaching the record of £3.14 billion ($4.25 billion) set in 2025.
Spain’s Barcelona signed Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract.
Germany’s Leipzig signed Spanish forward Marc Guiu from Chelsea for up to €17 million ($19.7 million).
Transfer deadline times vary by country: Germany, France, and Italy close at 1800 GMT; Spain at 2159 GMT; and Premier League at 2200 GMT.
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Germany is hosting the Women’s Basketball World Cup and is preparing despite injuries and tough warmup losses. The team hopes to perform well in the tournament, relying on recovering star players and new arrivals to strengthen their chances.
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Germany is hosting the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup, their second time hosting after 1998.
The German team has lost three warmup games against Spain, Hungary, and Turkey.
Star player Satou Sabally is out due to a concussion, and her sister Nyara Sabally is recovering from a calf injury.
Another key player, Leonie Fiebich, recently returned from a foot injury.
Germany’s captain Marie Gülich has come back from a serious knee injury.
The tournament’s venues include the 14,000-seat Berlin Arena and the 9,000-seat Max-Schmeling-Halle.
Germany’s first match is against Spain, a team they have never beaten in seven meetings.
Germany’s group opponents include Spain, Japan, and Mali.
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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will have surgery to fix an irregular heartbeat. He will not play again until after the international break in October.
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Scott McTominay plays for Napoli in Italy’s Serie A league.
He will have a pulsed field ablation (PFA), a small surgery to treat heart rhythm problems.
McTominay will be out of action until after the first international break of the season, which is in October.
He developed a mild heart arrhythmia, meaning his heartbeat was irregular.
McTominay was Serie A’s Most Valuable Player in 2025 and helped Napoli win the league title.
He played for Scotland in the 2024 World Cup and was considered for the Ballon d’Or award.
He started his career at Manchester United and played 73 games for Scotland.
McTominay joined Napoli in 2024 after seven years at Manchester United.
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Videos have emerged showing youth football coaches fighting each other during a game near Pittsburgh. In another video, a parent from the opposing team tripped a player during the game, raising concerns about safety and behavior in youth sports.
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Two youth football coaches near Pittsburgh were caught on video physically fighting during a game.
Another video shows a parent from an opposing team tripping a player on the field.
These incidents happened during youth football games.
The videos have gone viral and caused concern about player safety.
The events highlight issues with behavior rules in youth sports.
No information was given about any disciplinary actions taken.
The incidents involve both coaches and fans interfering with the game.
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Aaron Donald, a top football player, is coming out of retirement after two years to play again for the Los Angeles Rams. He joins other famous athletes who returned to their sports after stopping, hoping to perform well.
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Aaron Donald has won three Defensive Player of the Year awards.
He has been selected eight times for the All-Pro first team, which honors the best players.
Donald feels confident he can still play at a high level at age 35.
Other athletes like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Mario Lemieux also came back after retiring.
Michael Jordan had two different comeback periods with different results.
Magic Johnson returned to basketball after announcing he had HIV.
Mario Lemieux came back after fighting cancer and added many goals and assists to his career.
Reggie White returned for one season after stopping but had a weaker performance.
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Lionel Messi, one of the greatest football players, has retired from international soccer after a 21-year career with Argentina. He holds many records, including the most appearances and goals for Argentina, and has won significant trophies like the FIFA World Cup and Copa America.
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Messi retired from international football in 2026 at age 39.
He won the FIFA World Cup once with Argentina in 2022 and reached the finals three times (2014, 2022, 2026).
Messi won the Copa America twice, in 2021 and 2024.
He has scored 125 international goals, the most for any South American player.
Messi played in six World Cups, tied for the most with Cristiano Ronaldo.
He holds the record for the most appearances (207) and assists (60) for Argentina.
Messi has the most goals from penalties and most Player of the Match awards in World Cups.
He is the only player to have scored in World Cups in his teens, twenties, and thirties.
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Barcelona has signed Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal for about £8.6 million. Jesus, who faced injuries and lost his starting spot at Arsenal, completed his medical and officially joined the Spanish champions.
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Gabriel Jesus transferred from Arsenal to Barcelona for around £8.6 million (10 million euros).
Jesus struggled with injuries and competition from other strikers at Arsenal.
Napoli was interested in Jesus but he chose Barcelona instead.
Jesus scored 32 goals and made 22 assists in 123 games for Arsenal since 2022.
Barcelona’s other Premier League signings this summer include Anthony Gordon and Rodri.
Barcelona tried to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, but the deal did not happen.
Arsenal sold Fabio Vieira to Hamburger SV and is close to loaning Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Jesus was not training with the team before his move.
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Scott McTominay, a Scottish football player, will have a minor heart procedure after doctors found a mild irregular heartbeat. He is expected to miss Scotland’s first four games under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli but should return to play after the international break in early October.
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Scott McTominay plays as a midfielder and recently substituted during Napoli’s match against Como.
Napoli announced McTominay has a mild benign arrhythmia, which means his heart is not beating normally but it is not dangerous.
He will undergo a heart procedure called cardiac arrhythmia ablation that uses energy to correct the heartbeat.
McTominay is expected to return to the pitch after the international break in early October.
He will likely miss Scotland’s first four games with new coach Sebastien Pocognoli.
Those games include two against Slovenia, plus matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland in the Nations League.
An arrhythmia means the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly.
The procedure aims to restore a normal heartbeat by blocking faulty heart signals.
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