Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said this NFL season is very important as he gets older and wants to win more Super Bowls. Jackson posted a video of himself and two teammates on a roller coaster while the Ravens prepare for a preseason game in Minnesota.
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Lamar Jackson is entering his 9th NFL season and feels time is running out to win more championships.
Jackson is 29 years old and has won two NFL MVP awards and been named All-Pro three times.
Jackson shared a fun video riding a roller coaster with teammates Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane.
The Ravens are practicing in Minnesota before a preseason game against the Vikings.
Last season, Jackson was injured and played only 13 games.
The Ravens finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs last year.
Baltimore fired head coach John Harbaugh and hired Jesse Minter as the new coach.
The Ravens start their regular season on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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LaNorris Sellers, the quarterback for South Carolina’s football team, has finished all his schoolwork and is only doing one internship this fall at a local golf center. His internship relates to his sports and entertainment major and his interest in facility management and stadium design.
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LaNorris Sellers is a senior quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
He will graduate in December and has completed all his coursework.
This fall, he has only one internship at the Par Tee Golf Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.
His internship work includes managing the golf facility by doing tasks like cutting grass and picking up balls.
Sellers’ major is sport and entertainment, and he is interested in stadium-related work such as facility management and blueprint design.
He previously interned with a construction company involved in improvements to Williams-Brice Stadium.
Sellers attended meetings with the stadium’s design and construction team to learn about the process.
He designed his fall semester schedule to focus on football while gaining practical experience and enjoying his last college season.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers and acquired Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a four-team deal. Watson agreed to a four-year, $88 million contract with the Cavaliers, who also gave Denver future draft picks as part of the trade.
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Peyton Watson, a guard from the Denver Nuggets, is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Watson signed a four-year contract worth $88 million, including special options for the player.
The Cavaliers sent Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers in the trade.
Cleveland gave Denver an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick from Sacramento.
The Nuggets will also receive Julian Reese from Washington as part of the deal.
The Cavaliers received a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, which will be passed along to the Washington Wizards.
Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last season.
Cleveland made the trade to strengthen their team after LeBron James signed with another team.
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Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White missed two days of practice due to a hamstring injury. The injury possibly happened when he awkwardly landed during the team’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video posted on August 17.
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Rachaad White is a running back for the Washington Commanders football team.
White missed practice on August 18 and 19.
The team called his injury a hamstring injury that is not serious or long-term.
The injury may have occurred during the team’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral activity to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
The challenge became popular again after former running back Chris Johnson was diagnosed with the disease.
White is expected to have an important role for the Commanders this season.
Some fans expressed concern that the challenge caused the injury and suggested teams focus on player safety.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz had an MRI that showed only neck inflammation and no serious injury. His manager said this is the best possible result, and Diaz is expected to take a few days off before returning to play. Diaz has struggled recently but may improve after resting and fixing his pitching posture.
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Edwin Diaz is on the injured list for the second time this season.
The MRI revealed only neck inflammation, with no other damage.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called the MRI result the "best-case scenario."
Diaz had elbow surgery earlier this season to remove loose bodies.
Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers this offseason.
He has recently struggled with his pitching, blowing several saves.
Diaz says his struggles relate to posture and arm angle issues.
Diaz’s injury is muscular, not nerve-related, so recovery is expected soon.
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Michigan Stadium, also called the Big House, will show advertisements on the stadium itself for the first time in its nearly 100-year history. The stadium revealed three sponsor logos—Coca-Cola, Meijer, and Google Gemini—to be placed on parts of the stadium and included in video programming during games.
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Michigan Stadium can hold 107,601 people.
Coca-Cola, Meijer, and Google Gemini are the first sponsors to have ads on the stadium building.
Ads will appear on the video board, walls near the stands, and a national championship sign.
Sponsor logos will also be part of in-stadium video content.
Other sponsor logos already appear at the stadium, such as Allstate behind goal posts and Gatorade on sideline gear.
The University of Michigan aims to add ads in a way that respects the stadium’s tradition and character.
Adding advertisements reflects a broader trend in college sports to increase revenue.
Teams are using new sponsorship methods like jersey patches and stadium naming rights to make more money.
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Trevon Diggs signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks after being released by the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. He hopes to revive his career by contributing as a role player on the Seahawks’ defense.
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Trevon Diggs is 27, turning 28 next month.
He signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks this week.
Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys late last year.
He played a few games for the Green Bay Packers before being released again.
His best year was 2021, when he led the NFL with 11 interceptions and made the first team All-Pro.
Injuries, including a torn ACL, limited his playing time in recent years.
Diggs is excited about the Seahawks’ defense and wants to prove he can still perform well.
He is the brother of wide receiver Stefon Diggs on the Washington Commanders.
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A joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints on Tuesday had several fights, including a wrestling move by a Saints player. Both teams' coaches said the fights went too far but decided to continue practice. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk suggested the NFL should fine players to stop fights during joint practices.
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At least six fights broke out during the Cowboys-Saints joint practice.
Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner used a wrestling suplex move on a Cowboys defender.
Coaches Kellen Moore (Saints) and Brian Schottenheimer (Cowboys) admitted the fights went too far.
Mike Florio proposed the NFL impose fines on players involved in joint practice fights.
The NFL currently has the power to fine players or teams for fighting, usually fining teams.
In 2024, the Lions and Giants were fined $200,000 each for fights during their joint practices.
Players can also face suspensions, ejections, or internal team discipline for fighting.
It is unclear if more joint practice fights will happen or if the NFL will increase penalties.
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has become calmer on the sideline and no longer needs a staff member to keep him away from referees. He said a talk with NBA MVP Nikola Jokic made him realize he needed to change, which helped him mature as a coach.
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Sean McVay used to have a "get back coach" who kept him away from referees to avoid penalties.
The role of this staffer was often filled by Ted Rath, the team's strength and conditioning coach.
McVay said he matured and no longer needs someone to hold him back on the field.
This change came after a conversation with Nikola Jokic, who joked about McVay's previous behavior.
Jokic is a star player for the Denver Nuggets basketball team, also owned by Stan Kroenke like the Rams.
The talk with Jokic happened after Jokic won his first MVP in 2021 and after the Rams lost a playoff game.
McVay led the Rams to win Super Bowl LVI in February 2022, reaching the top of his sport.
McVay humorously said Jokic’s comment made him reevaluate his priorities and his reputation.
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The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis to a big three-year contract despite his limited NFL experience. Willis says the team's wide receivers compete hard every day, which makes them better, even though none of them is a top established star yet.
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Malik Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in March.
Willis has started only six NFL games in his career and one for the Green Bay Packers last season.
The Dolphins currently do not have a clear top wide receiver (WR1).
Willis believes daily competition among wide receivers is improving the group.
Miami’s top receivers include Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Caleb Douglas, with several rookies on the roster.
Veteran tight end Greg Dulcich is considered the most proven offensive receiving threat on the team.
The wide receiver group has a mix of skills, like Washington’s agility, Tolbert’s route running, and Atwell’s speed.
Rookie Caleb Douglas, a tall and physical player picked in the third round, has attracted attention this offseason.
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The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Scott Morrow to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. Morrow, a young player, is expected to develop into an important part of the team's defense.
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Scott Morrow signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers for the 2026-27 season.
His NHL salary will be $850,000, and his salary in the AHL will be $125,000.
Morrow played 29 games for the Rangers last season and made six assists.
He also played 34 games in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack, scoring five goals and 14 assists.
The Rangers acquired Morrow during the 2025 offseason in a trade involving K’Andre Miller going to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Rangers view Morrow as a key young player for their future defense lineup.
Morrow is 23 years old.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year, $30 million contract extension with defensive tackle Vita Vea. This deal will keep Vea on the team through the 2027 season as he continues his football career.
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Vita Vea is a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He requested a trade to improve his contract but the Buccaneers chose to keep him.
Vea's new deal is for one year, worth $30 million, extending his contract through 2027.
He will earn $6 million in new money for the upcoming season.
Vea has played nine professional seasons and was key in the Buccaneers' 2020/21 Super Bowl win.
He is known as one of the best nose tackles and a strong run stopper with pass-rushing ability.
His total earnings will be $48 million over the next two seasons, with pay increases in 2026 and 2027.
His new salary is lower than some other top defensive tackles’ contracts, such as Jalen Carter.
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Dylan Stewart, a key defensive player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, will miss the start of the college football season due to a back injury. Offensive lineman Jacarrius Peak is also sidelined with a knee injury but both players are expected to return later in the season.
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Dylan Stewart is an edge rusher who plays defense for South Carolina.
Stewart has a back injury from last season and will not play in the first game on September 5.
Jacarrius Peak, an offensive lineman, is out with a knee injury from basketball.
Coach Shane Beamer said neither injury is long-term, but they will miss the season start.
Stewart was named to the preseason All-American first team and is a strong NFL Draft prospect.
Stewart is 6-foot-6 and 247 pounds, with 11 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss in two seasons.
South Carolina’s early games include Kent State on September 5 and Towson on September 12 before facing tougher competition.
Freshmen Julian Walker and Darius Gray are performing well and may see more playing time while Stewart and Peak recover.
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Jaylen Waddle, a new player for the Denver Broncos, recently returned to practice after a leg injury and impressed by beating top cornerback Pat Surtain II in a one-on-one drill. Surtain praised Waddle's speed and ability to turn short catches into long touchdowns, making him hard to defend.
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Jaylen Waddle missed the Broncos' preseason opener due to a left leg muscle strain.
Waddle returned to practice and beat Pat Surtain II on a long touchdown catch.
Pat Surtain II described Waddle as a player who can quickly turn small gains into big plays.
Waddle played five seasons with the Miami Dolphins before joining the Broncos.
He had three straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards, including 1,356 yards in 2022.
Waddle’s average yards per catch in 2022 was 18.1, the second highest in the NFL.
Denver hopes Waddle and Courtland Sutton will create a strong offensive combination.
Quarterback Bo Nix connected with Waddle on the long touchdown during practice.
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Alabama and Tennessee will both wear their home-colored jerseys in their football game on October 17, 2024. This is allowed because both teams agreed in writing, and their conference approved, so Alabama will not face any penalties.
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Both Alabama and Tennessee announced they will wear home jerseys for their game on October 17.
NCAA rules say both teams can wear colored jerseys if the home team agrees in writing and the conference approves the colors as contrasting.
Without this agreement, the visiting team would face penalties like losing timeouts and getting unsportsmanlike conduct calls.
Tennessee and Alabama have followed the rules properly, so Alabama will not lose timeouts or get penalties.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) approved this move to bring back a tradition not seen since 1970.
Tennessee’s athletic director thanked Alabama for helping restore this tradition in their rivalry game.
Alabama leads the series against Tennessee with 61 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties.
Alabama won the previous meeting last year with a score of 37-20.
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The college football rivalry game between Alabama and Tennessee, known as the Third Saturday in October, will feature both teams wearing their home jerseys in 2026 and 2027. This will be the first time in over 50 years that both teams wear home colors in these matchups, restoring a tradition that last occurred in 1967.
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Alabama and Tennessee will both wear their home jerseys in the 2026 game in Knoxville and the 2027 game in Tuscaloosa.
The last time this happened was 56 years ago, in 1967, during a game in Knoxville.
Tennessee has never worn its orange jerseys in Tuscaloosa before, partly because games often took place in Birmingham.
The rivalry has been played almost every year since 1928, except 1943 due to World War II.
Alabama leads the rivalry with 61 wins, Tennessee has 39, and there have been 8 ties.
The 2026 game will be the 109th meeting between the two teams.
Athletic directors and school leaders from both universities and the Southeastern Conference supported bringing back the home jersey tradition.
Coaches and officials say this change adds to the special history and excitement of the rivalry.
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The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders held a joint football practice ahead of their preseason game. Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza impressed defensive player Will Anderson Jr., who praised Mendoza’s energy and leadership during the session.
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The Texans and Raiders practiced together before their preseason game on Thursday night.
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick and rookie quarterback, took part in his first joint practice.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. expressed strong respect for Mendoza’s energy and ability to encourage his teammates.
Mendoza shared playing time with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins during practice.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza performed well and he looks forward to reviewing the practice footage.
Mendoza described the practice as a good chance to learn the fast pace and different challenges of professional football.
The preseason game between the two teams is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starter quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy is competing for playing time and that the team wants him to prepare like a starter.
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The Vikings confirmed Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for 2026 on August 11.
J.J. McCarthy, the former 10th overall draft pick, is currently the backup quarterback.
Coach O'Connell said McCarthy has done well in practice and wants a competitive quarterback group.
McCarthy is 23 years old and has one season of starting experience in the NFL.
Last season, McCarthy completed 57.6% of his passes, threw 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 games.
The Vikings traded up in the draft two years ago to select McCarthy, aiming for him to be the future starter.
Veteran quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer are also competing for playing time.
The quarterback positions may still change depending on performance in the coming weeks.
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The Atlanta Falcons put running back Trey Sermon on injured reserve after signing him recently. Sermon has played for several NFL teams, and the Falcons are adjusting their running back lineup as they prepare for the 2026 season.
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Trey Sermon was placed on injured reserve by the Atlanta Falcons.
Sermon signed with the Falcons on August 10, 2025, after being with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.
Sermon has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts.
In 2024, Sermon ran 72 times for 258 yards and scored two touchdowns with the Colts.
The Falcons lost their second-string running back, Tyler Allgeier, to the Arizona Cardinals.
Atlanta added Brian Robinson Jr. and Tyler Goodson to their running back group earlier in the offseason.
The Falcons start their 2026 season on September 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots held a joint football practice where Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell faced off against Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown. Mitchell said Brown looked faster and better this year, while Brown said he won their matchup despite some holding by Mitchell.
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The Eagles and Patriots practiced together in Foxborough.
Quinyon Mitchell is a cornerback for the Eagles.
A.J. Brown is a wide receiver who was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots this offseason.
During their 1-on-1 matchup, Mitchell prevented a deep catch from Brown in the end zone.
Mitchell said Brown looked faster and better than before.
Brown caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and 7 touchdowns last season with the Eagles.
Brown mentioned Mitchell held him during their matchup but pulled back before the play finished.
The two teams will play a preseason game soon after this practice.
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