The Kansas City Chiefs have signed linebacker Cam Jones again and released defensive end Anthony Dunn. Jones previously played for the Chiefs, the New York Jets, and the New York Giants before rejoining Kansas City.
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Cam Jones is 26 years old and started his NFL career in 2023 as an undrafted free agent.
Jones played for the Chiefs in 2023 and 2024, participating in all 17 games each season.
He helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII.
The Chiefs waived Jones before the 2025 season, after which the New York Jets claimed him.
Jones suffered a hip injury with the Jets in Week 6 but returned later in the season.
He signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants in the offseason but was waived after a few months.
The Chiefs face competition at linebacker with several players already on the team.
Jones played college football at Indiana, where he had a total of 207 tackles and other defensive stats from 2018 to 2022.
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The New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys had a joint practice on Tuesday that included several fights. Saints head coach Kellen Moore was not very worried and said the team still got the work they needed. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was more upset about the fighting and felt it hurt the practice's productivity.
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The joint practice between the Saints and Cowboys on Tuesday was interrupted by multiple fights.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said the fights caused "chippiness" but they still accomplished their work.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment over the lack of productive work due to the fighting.
Moore and Schottenheimer know each other from working together in Dallas in 2022.
Moore talked about the emotional nature of football but emphasized focusing on executing plays.
The Saints and Cowboys will play a preseason game on August 28.
Moore and Schottenheimer communicated during the practice despite the conflicts.
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The New York Mets put Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle bursitis and expect him to have surgery. Polanco has struggled this season, and the team made roster changes including recalling Eric Wagaman and adjusting their bullpen.
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Jorge Polanco was placed on the 10-day injured list because of left ankle bursitis.
Mets interim manager Andy Green said Polanco will likely need surgery.
Polanco has been playing through pain but is performing poorly with a low batting average.
The Mets recalled Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse and sent relief pitcher Jack Weisenburger down.
Polanco was signed to replace Pete Alonso at first base but has mostly played as a designated hitter this season.
Polanco’s batting stats this season include a .148 average and only two home runs in 145 plate appearances.
Since returning from a left Achilles injury, Polanco has struggled with a .127 average and 25 strikeouts in 23 games.
The Mets may use catcher Francisco Alvarez as designated hitter and Luis Torrens as catcher while Polanco is injured.
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Quinyon Mitchell, a top cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, defended well against AJ Brown, a wide receiver recently traded to the New England Patriots, during a joint practice. Brown and Mitchell faced off in a drill where Mitchell prevented Brown from catching a deep pass in the end zone.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots held a joint practice in Foxborough.
AJ Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots on June 1.
Brown had 78 catches, 1,003 yards, and seven touchdowns in 15 games with the Eagles in 2025.
Brown is now the Patriots' main receiver and is paired with quarterback Drake Maye.
Quinyon Mitchell is entering his third season as a cornerback with the Eagles and was named First Team All-Pro last year.
Mitchell successfully forced an incompletion on a deep pass to Brown during a 1-on-1 drill.
The Eagles and Patriots will play a preseason game on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
The two teams will not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
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Quarterback Kirk Cousins is competing for the starting job with the Las Vegas Raiders alongside rookie Fernando Mendoza. Cousins recently expressed frustration after a hit to his arm during a practice with the Houston Texans and reminded teammates and opponents to avoid hitting his arm to prevent injury.
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Kirk Cousins is a veteran quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
He is competing with first overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza for the starting quarterback position.
Cousins was upset about being hit on the arm during a joint practice with the Houston Texans.
He has asked teammate Maxx Crosby and others to avoid hitting his arm because it can cause serious injury.
Despite the competition, Cousins is expected to start the 2026 NFL season.
The Raiders will begin their season on September 13, 2026, against the Miami Dolphins.
Cousins has experienced injuries in the past from hits to areas like the armpits that affected his season.
Team insiders have confirmed that Cousins remains the planned starting quarterback.
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Tyler Biadasz, the starting center for the Los Angeles Chargers, suffered a serious knee injury, including damage to his ACL, during a practice. He is now out indefinitely, and the Chargers will need to use backup players or find other replacements for their offensive line.
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Biadasz injured his left knee during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
The injury involves damage to the ACL and other parts of his left knee.
He was taken off the field on a cart and is expected to meet doctors for further evaluation.
Biadasz recently signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chargers this offseason.
This injury is a big loss for the Chargers, especially after losing two other starting offensive tackles last year.
Biadasz was originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and later played for the Washington Commanders.
He has a strong playing history, including winning the Rimington Trophy in college as the top center in the nation.
The Chargers may use backups like Jake Slaughter, Josh Kaltenberger, or Jacob Spomer to fill his spot.
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India beat Pakistan 5-3 in a Hockey World Cup match to move on to the second round. The game was held in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, and Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament.
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The match took place at Wagener Stadium in the Netherlands.
India played most of the game with 10 players after one received a yellow card.
India scored first and maintained the lead throughout the game.
Key Indian players were Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek, and Hardik Singh.
Pakistan scored three goals but could not catch up to India.
India now sits second in Pool D with 6 points from two wins.
England leads Pool D with 9 points after winning all their matches.
India will face the Netherlands in the next round, while Pakistan is out of the tournament.
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Jamal Musiala, a Bayern Munich player, collapsed twice during recent pre-season games due to absence seizures, a type of neurological condition. Bayern Munich and medical experts say Musiala’s condition is treatable, and he has been cleared to continue playing football.
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Musiala collapsed twice in four days during Bayern Munich’s pre-season matches.
He has been diagnosed with "absence seizures," which are brief lapses in awareness caused by neurological issues.
Absence seizures can cause people to look like they are daydreaming or lose balance briefly.
Bayern Munich knew about Musiala’s condition before the World Cup but it had not affected his play until now.
Medical experts and neurologists confirmed Musiala can safely participate in high-level sports with treatment.
Musiala himself said the seizures have become part of his daily life but are easily treated.
Absence seizures can sometimes indicate epilepsy but can often be controlled with medication.
Other athletes, like rugby player Tommy Freeman, also manage absence seizures while continuing their sports careers.
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TCU dismissed Jacob Fields, a safety who transferred from Louisiana Tech, during training camp for breaking team rules. The dismissal followed a fight between Fields and another player, which happened after Fields faced threats and was reportedly spit on by teammates.
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Jacob Fields transferred to TCU from Louisiana Tech and was expected to replace a drafted player.
Fields was dismissed during training camp for violating team rules.
The dismissal came after a fight involving Fields and an offensive player.
Fields had reported being targeted with insults and threats from teammates.
A teammate allegedly spat on Fields multiple times.
Fields told the coaching staff about the issues, but no action was taken to resolve them.
The head coach may not have fully understood the situation’s severity.
TCU’s season opener is less than two weeks away, and this incident might affect team morale.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2027. Faalele, who has played 71 NFL games mostly with the Baltimore Ravens, will strengthen the Jaguars' offensive line, which has faced many injuries.
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Daniel Faalele is moving from the New York Giants to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The trade involves an undisclosed late-round draft pick in 2027.
Faalele has started all 17 games for coach John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens in the last two seasons.
The Jaguars need help on their offensive line due to many injuries.
Key Jaguars players like Patrick Mekari and Cole Van Lanen are hurt or recovering.
Faalele was playing second-team in Giants training camp and lost a chance to start after the team drafted another guard.
Faalele is 26 years old and has played 71 NFL games since 2022.
He followed coach John Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants before being traded.
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Real Madrid tried to sign Rodri, the Spain captain, but he chose to join their rival Barcelona instead. Madrid’s coach José Mourinho said the club can do well without Rodri and does not plan to make more player signings right now.
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Rodri officially transferred from Manchester City to Barcelona on August 18, 2026.
Real Madrid made a strong offer to sign Rodri but he had doubts about joining them.
Coach José Mourinho talked twice with Rodri during the transfer talks.
Mourinho said Real Madrid is a big club that needs players fully committed to the team.
Mourinho stated, “I don’t need Rodri,” and expressed confidence in Madrid’s current players.
Madrid has signed players like Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and Yan Diomande this season.
Mourinho said the transfer market is still open but Madrid’s signings are currently finished.
Real Madrid’s La Liga season begins on Saturday against Espanyol.
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Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham criticized transgender athletes competing in women's sports, saying she wants to protect young girls. WNBA star and players' union president Nneka Ogwumike responded by expressing concern about how these discussions affect transgender fans and emphasized the conversation is complex and still evolving.
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Sophie Cunningham said she wants to protect young girls in locker rooms and is against transgender athletes (whom she described as "biological men") competing in women's sports.
Cunningham defended her comments, which led to protests at Indiana Fever games.
Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA player and union president, said the comments sparked a "concerning" narrative in the league.
Ogwumike showed sympathy for transgender fans who support the WNBA.
She described the topic as a nuanced and evolving conversation that should not be used to marginalize groups.
The discussion about transgender athletes in women's sports continues as the WNBA season approaches playoffs.
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Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, tested positive for a cocaine metabolite during the Mallorca Open in June, which could lead to a suspension of up to four years. Kyrgios has struggled with injuries and personal challenges and has admitted to past issues with drug use and behavior problems.
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Kyrgios tested positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open in June 2024.
He faces a possible ban of up to four years and is provisionally suspended until the investigation finishes.
Kyrgios is 31 years old and has battled serious knee and wrist injuries.
He has a history of behavioral problems, including previous bans and fines for verbal abuse and misconduct.
Kyrgios was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022 and won seven ATP singles titles overall.
He has admitted to drug and alcohol problems in the past and has received psychological help.
Kyrgios openly discussed mental health struggles, including self-harm and time spent in a psychiatric hospital.
In 2023, he admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend during a fight.
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Breanna Stewart became the fastest player in WNBA history to score 3,000 points for one team while playing for the New York Liberty, reaching this mark in 145 games. Despite her team’s loss to the Chicago Sky, Stewart has had a strong season and continues to climb the WNBA all-time scoring list.
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Stewart scored 22 points in the Liberty’s 93-86 loss to the Chicago Sky.
She reached 3,008 points in 145 games with the New York Liberty.
Stewart is now the fastest player to score 3,000 points for one WNBA team.
The previous record was held by Arike Ogunbowale, who took 150 games.
Stewart won her second MVP award in 2023 with a career-high average of 23 points per game.
She helped the Liberty win the 2024 WNBA championship.
Stewart has been selected for six straight WNBA All-Star games.
She ranks 10th on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 6,731 career points and is close to moving up to 8th place.
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Leon Baptiste, an English athletics coach and former gold medallist, is serving a prison sentence in Morocco. He disappeared from contact for over three months, leading to confusion among British athletes he coached before it was confirmed he was detained following a conviction.
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Leon Baptiste coached top British sprinters ahead of the 2024 Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Baptiste stopped communicating in May 2024, saying only he would miss training “for a while.”
Moroccan authorities confirmed he was arrested in Marrakech in May and is now serving a prison sentence.
Details about the crime and sentence length were not disclosed due to Moroccan judicial privacy rules.
UK Foreign Office is supporting Baptiste and maintaining contact with Moroccan authorities.
Baptiste’s family is aware of his imprisonment.
His absence disrupted training for athletes like Charlie Dobson, Sophie Hahn, and Zac Shaw before major competitions.
Other coaches, including Adam Gemili and Martyn Rooney, stepped in to help athletes during Baptiste’s absence.
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Garrett Crochet, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, plans to return to playing this season but will likely have a limited role of about two innings. He has faced several injuries since April and is cautious about his recovery timeline.
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Garrett Crochet is recovering from a series of injuries, including left shoulder inflammation, capsule strain, and lat strain.
He has been on the injured list (IL) since April 29.
Crochet expects to return to pitching this season but likely for only about two innings at a time.
The Boston Red Sox’s starting pitchers have a 3.92 earned run average (ERA) this season.
Other pitchers like Payton Tolle, Jake Bennett, Sonny Gray, and Ranger Suarez have contributed to the team’s pitching success during Crochet’s absence.
Crochet is cautious about announcing a return date and prefers to focus on complete recovery before celebrating.
Fans are eager to see him play again despite his limited role upon return.
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During a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever, security asked three fans to cover shirts with messages about transgender women in women's sports. After reviewing the situation, the WNBA said the fans should not have been asked to do that, and the Atlanta Dream team stated they were not involved in the security decisions.
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The incident happened at a WNBA game on Sunday in Atlanta.
Three fans were told by security to cover shirts with messages about transgender athletes.
Two shirts opposed transgender women competing in women's sports; one supported transgender people.
Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever, had recently spoken against transgender athletes in women’s sports.
The WNBA investigated and said fans should have been allowed to wear their shirts.
The Atlanta Dream said their staff did not make the security call and apologized for the situation.
Fever games have been linked to ongoing debates about transgender athletes in sports.
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The Los Angeles Rams have hosted star defensive player Aaron Donald for a second workout, suggesting a possible return to the team. However, head coach Sean McVay said there is no new update on Donald’s decision, which is still up to the player.
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Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, worked out with the Rams twice recently.
Rams coach Sean McVay said there is no new information on Donald’s decision to rejoin the team.
The workouts are part of Donald’s personal process to decide if he wants to return.
Donald has been retired but is considering coming back to play.
Donald could potentially team up with Myles Garrett, another top defensive player.
Donald was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Throughout his career, Donald made 542 tackles and 111 sacks, showing strong defensive skills.
The decision timeline for Donald’s return is not yet clear.
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Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell set a new WNBA record by both scoring at least 20 points in 16 games this season. Their team won 101-96 against the Toronto Tempo, continuing a strong winning streak.
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Clark and Mitchell each scored over 20 points in a recent game against the Toronto Tempo.
This marks the 16th game this season with both scoring 20+ points, breaking the former record of 15 games.
The previous record was held by Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter from 2008.
Mitchell scored 29 points but missed the entire fourth quarter of the game.
Mitchell has scored 20 or more points in 20 consecutive games, tying the longest streak in WNBA history.
Clark scored 24 points in her first game played in Canada.
Indiana Fever is currently one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference with a 12-3 record in their last 15 games.
Their next game is against the Dallas Wings on August 20.
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Indiana Fever player Kelsey Mitchell left a WNBA game early due to overheating after scoring 8 points quickly late in the third quarter. Coach Stephanie White said the hot playing conditions likely caused Mitchell’s condition, but the Fever still won against the Toronto Tempo 101-96.
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Kelsey Mitchell tied a WNBA record by scoring 20 or more points in 20 straight games.
Mitchell scored 8 points in less than a minute late in the third quarter.
She left the game due to overheating and did not return.
Coach Stephanie White attributed the issue to hot playing environments in two consecutive games.
Mitchell’s shooting stats for the game were 11-for-16 field goals, 4-for-6 three-pointers, and 3-for-3 free throws.
The Fever won the game 101-96 despite missing Mitchell in the final quarter.
Coach White praised Mitchell’s ability to create her own shots and help her teammates score.
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