The Buffalo Bills won their preseason opener 29-14 against the Carolina Panthers at the new Highmark Stadium. Quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver DJ Moore showed strong early teamwork, suggesting Moore could be the Bills’ main receiver this season.
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The Bills beat the Panthers 29-14 in their first game at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen threw for 111 yards and one touchdown in the first quarter.
Allen connected with DJ Moore three times for 61 yards in the first quarter.
The Bills traded a 2026 second-round pick to get DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears.
Buffalo guaranteed $15.5 million of Moore’s 2028 salary through the trade.
Moore had a strong 2022 season but a weaker 2023 season with the Bears.
Moore previously worked with Bills coach Joe Brady in Carolina.
The Bills consider Moore their new number one wide receiver, showing trust early on.
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West Ham United paid a record £22 million to sign Arne Engels from Celtic, breaking the EFL Championship transfer record. Engels, a 22-year-old Belgian player, signed a five-year deal and will debut for West Ham in their home game against Charlton Athletic on August 22.
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West Ham paid £22 million for Arne Engels, the highest transfer fee paid by an EFL Championship club.
The previous record was £17.5 million, paid by Ipswich Town a year ago.
Engels is a 22-year-old Belgium international who can play in midfield, right-back, or right-wing positions.
He won two Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic before joining West Ham.
Engels signed a five-year contract with West Ham.
He will not play in West Ham’s first game of the season against Burnley but will debut on August 22 against Charlton Athletic.
This is West Ham’s fourth signing this summer after Keiber Lamadrid, Joel Veltman, and Manor Solomon.
West Ham were relegated to the Championship in May and aim to return to the Premier League.
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Kate O'Connor from Ireland won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham, setting a new national record with 6,751 points. She secured her victory by finishing the final 800m race just within the time needed to keep her lead over her closest competitor, Emma Oosterwegel from the Netherlands.
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Kate O'Connor is 25 years old and from Newry, Ireland.
She won gold at the European Championships with 6,751 points, breaking the Irish national record.
O'Connor finished second in the final 800m race but stayed within 3.4 seconds of the winner, securing overall victory.
Emma Oosterwegel from the Netherlands won the 800m but took silver overall with 6,713 points.
O'Connor also won gold at the Commonwealth Games and silver at last year's World Championships.
She dedicated her gold medal to her late grandmother, who was an important supporter.
O'Connor achieved personal bests in several events during the heptathlon, including hurdles, 200m, long jump, and javelin.
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson finished 21st overall in the competition.
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The Atlanta Falcons played their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, featuring their new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa had a weak performance, while last season’s starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. watched from the sidelines and became part of a viral meme.
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The Falcons faced the Broncos in their first preseason game at home.
Tua Tagovailoa was signed by the Falcons this offseason on a one-year contract.
Tagovailoa completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards and fumbled a snap in limited playing time.
Backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand played, with Strand scoring a three-yard rushing touchdown.
The Falcons lost to the Broncos 27-7, scoring only one touchdown.
Michael Penix Jr., last season’s main quarterback, is recovering from knee surgery and has not played in the preseason.
A video of Penix Jr. pointing at Tagovailoa on the bench went viral on social media as a meme.
It remains unclear who will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for the regular season.
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Leonard Fournette, a former LSU football star, advised Jayden Daniels, a Washington Commanders quarterback, to move on from the dispute over Daniels' LSU jersey number 5. Daniels issued a legal demand for LSU to stop using his name and image after another player wore his number, but Fournette said no player is bigger than LSU’s brand and urged letting the issue go.
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Jayden Daniels asked LSU to stop using his Name, Image, and Likeness rights after another player wore his No. 5 jersey.
Daniels felt disrespected because No. 5 was his number during his 2023 Heisman Trophy-winning season.
Leonard Fournette suggested Daniels should "just let it go" and said no individual player is bigger than LSU’s brand.
LSU has only retired five jersey numbers in its history, including No. 7 worn by Fournette.
Fournette inherited No. 7 after it was worn by other LSU stars like Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu.
LSU will retire Bert Jones’ No. 7 jersey in November 2026, after it was worn by multiple players.
The article suggests Daniels’ No. 5 could also potentially be retired in the future.
The dispute focuses on jersey number traditions and player rights related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
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The Toronto Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a six-time All-Star, on the 7-day injured list because he is showing concussion symptoms after a collision during a game. The team made changes to their roster, including bringing up outfielder Daz Cameron and recalling pitcher Ricky Tiedemann from the minor leagues.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left a game after hitting his head in a collision at third base.
The collision involved George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees, who struck Guerrero’s head with his knee and thigh.
Guerrero’s helmet was knocked off, and he appeared dazed but still scored a run before leaving the game.
Guerrero is now on the 7-day injured list due to concussion symptoms.
Toronto added outfielder Daz Cameron to the major league roster and recalled pitcher Ricky Tiedemann.
To make roster space, pitcher Lazaro Estrada was removed from the 40-man roster, and Chase Lee was sent back to the minor leagues.
Guerrero is batting .263 with 7 home runs and 46 runs batted in this season.
Ricky Tiedemann has played at three minor league levels this season with a 6.43 ERA.
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The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year contract extension with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, worth $132 million, with $101 million guaranteed. This deal will make Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
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The contract extension is for four years and $132 million total.
$101 million of the contract is guaranteed money.
The deal is not yet finalized but was confirmed by a source to the AP.
Witherspoon was the 5th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft by the Seahawks.
He has been selected to the Pro Bowl all three seasons he has played.
Witherspoon made the second-team All-Pro and helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl last season.
He played in all three playoff games last season, recording 17 tackles and four passes defended.
In 43 regular-season games, he has 249 tackles, 32 passes defended, 16 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
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Aaron Judge, a star player for the New York Yankees, has started playing catch again while recovering from a broken rib. Although he is making progress in his rehab, it is still unclear when he will return to playing in games.
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Aaron Judge is a three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) and eight-time All-Star in baseball.
He has been out since May 31 due to a broken right rib.
Judge began light workouts on August 5 and recently played catch for the first time in his rehab.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Judge is progressing but did not give a return date.
Judge’s batting average this season is .248 with 17 home runs and 38 runs batted in (RBIs).
Before his injury, Judge hit just one home run in his last 18 games.
The Yankees are hopeful Judge will return this season but are still in the early stages of his recovery.
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The article introduces a quiz to help readers get ready for college football season by testing their knowledge of the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. It features a photo of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrating a recent championship win.
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The article is about college football and a quiz on the Top 25 teams.
Fernando Mendoza is the quarterback for Indiana’s football team.
Indiana won against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
The game took place on January 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The quiz aims to prepare fans for the upcoming college football season.
The Associated Press publishes a Top 25 poll ranking college football teams.
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Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever win 98-87 against the Dallas Wings by scoring 29 points and making 10 assists. She set a new WNBA record by having seven games this season with at least 25 points and 10 assists, more than any player in league history.
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Caitlin Clark scored 29 points and made 10 assists in the game against the Dallas Wings.
Clark achieved seven games this season with 25+ points and 10+ assists, a new WNBA record.
Before this, no WNBA player had done that more than six times.
Clark briefly left the game with an injury scare after stepping on a player’s foot but returned to finish strong.
She has 1,640 career points and 700 career assists in the WNBA.
Clark’s assists per game average of 8.43 is the highest in WNBA history.
She is three seasons into her career and continues to improve despite missing much of last season due to injury.
Clark is 600 assists away from entering the WNBA’s top 25 for career assists.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive lineman Keeanu Benton to a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. This deal makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history.
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Keeanu Benton was drafted by the Steelers in 2023, picked 49th overall in the second round.
Benton played 51 games with the Steelers over three seasons.
Last season, he started all 17 games and made 51 tackles and 5.5 sacks, career-highs for him.
Benton also forced one fumble last season.
The Steelers extended Benton’s contract for four years, totaling $72 million.
This contract is the largest ever given to a defensive lineman in Steelers history.
The team also signed Cameron Heyward to a two-year deal and is preparing for his future retirement.
Steelers’ head coach Mike McCarthy praised the strength and depth of the defensive line group.
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Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love made his first NFL appearance in a preseason game but injured his left ankle. The Arizona Cardinals plan to rest him for at least one week and will check his recovery before deciding on his return.
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Jeremiyah Love played in a preseason game for the Arizona Cardinals and ran 11 times for 58 yards.
He had two long runs of 14 and 16 yards during the game.
Love also caught three passes for 14 yards.
He injured his left ankle during the game and did not play in the second half.
Coach Mike LaFleur said Love was more sore the day after the game than expected.
Love will not play in the next game against the Dallas Cowboys as he recovers.
The Cardinals will reassess his condition before the next preseason game versus the Green Bay Packers.
The team hopes to have Love ready for the regular season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Manchester United lost 4-2 to AC Milan in a pre-season friendly match held in Wroclaw. Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Manchester United since December 2024 as a substitute, while the team showed some defensive weaknesses during the game.
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Manchester United led twice but lost 4-2 to AC Milan one week before the Premier League season starts.
Marcus Rashford returned to play for Manchester United as a substitute, his first game for the club since December 2024.
Rashford wore the number nine shirt, but it is not confirmed that he will keep it permanently.
Other players making first pre-season appearances included Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez.
The team struggled defensively, especially when AC Milan attacked down the right side.
No significant new injuries were reported for Manchester United, except for Mason Mount, who has missed some time due to a foot issue.
AC Milan’s former boss Ruben Amorim led Milan in this match.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged the team did not play well and expressed disappointment.
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Current and former WNBA players and coaches have expressed their views during the league's Hall of Fame weekend. They addressed ongoing debates about gender, race, and fairness in the league.
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The event took place during the WNBA Hall of Fame weekend.
Both active and retired players and coaches spoke out.
Dawn Staley, a well-known player and coach, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the second time.
Discussions focused on issues like gender equality, racial matters, and fairness within the league.
The WNBA is currently facing significant public debate on these topics.
The voices shared aim to defend and support the league amid this scrutiny.
The Hall of Fame weekend serves as a platform for these conversations.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a key player for the Toronto Blue Jays, was placed on the injured list after hitting his head during a game collision with New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. The Blue Jays made roster changes, including adding outfielder Daz Cameron and pitcher Ricky Tiedemann, to adjust for Guerrero’s absence.
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Guerrero collided head-first with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a game on August 14.
He underwent concussion tests and was placed on a seven-day injured list on August 15.
The Blue Jays won the game 3-1 but announced Guerrero’s injury status shortly before the next game.
Daz Cameron was added to the Blue Jays’ roster; he previously played for three MLB teams and performed well in Triple-A.
Pitcher Ricky Tiedemann was also promoted to the major league team after recovering from surgery.
Cameron’s addition led to pitcher Lazaro Estrada being removed from the roster.
Guerrero was a standout player in the 2025 postseason and an All-Star six times.
The Blue Jays are competing closely for a Wild Card playoff spot with the Detroit Tigers.
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The Cleveland Browns traded star player Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a major NFL trade. They received defensive player Jared Verse and several future draft picks in return.
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Myles Garrett is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and set an NFL record with 23 sacks in one season.
Jared Verse is a younger defensive player with two seasons in the NFL.
Verse won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024 and made the Pro Bowl both seasons.
Verse has 124 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 27 quarterback hits, 5 forced fumbles, and 12 sacks in 34 games.
Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney praised Verse's energy and potential but noted Verse likely won't reach Garrett’s historic level.
The Browns also received three future draft picks: a first-round pick in 2027, a second-round in 2028, and a third-round in 2029.
These picks give the Browns more chances to build their team or trade for a key player like a quarterback.
The trade could help improve the Browns' defense and overall team for the coming years.
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British cyclist Fin Tarling died after crashing with a vehicle during the Volta a Portugal race. The cyclists' union called for improved helmet safety as race speeds increase and investigations continue into the accident.
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Fin Tarling, a 19-year-old British rider, died in a crash with a light goods vehicle during the Volta a Portugal race.
The Cyclistes Professionnels Associes (CPA) expressed anger and sadness over Tarling’s death on social media.
Tarling was from a family involved in cycling, with his brother Josh Tarling also a professional cyclist.
Riders in professional cycling now reach high speeds, sometimes up to 60 mph on descents, while wearing helmets designed for much lower speeds.
Over the past three years, six cyclists have died during road races, including notable incidents at major international events.
The current helmet safety standard (EU standard CE EN 1078) is rated for impacts up to 19.5 km/h (about 12 mph), which is much lower than speeds in races.
Union president Adam Hansen said helmet designs need major improvements to protect riders at higher speeds.
Race organizers may hold a tribute to Tarling at the Tour of Britain starting on September 2.
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Kate Douglass set a new world record in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. She finished her heat in 23.49 seconds, breaking the previous world record held by her teammate Gretchen Walsh.
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Kate Douglass is 24 years old and from Pelham, a suburb of New York City.
She broke the world record for the women’s 50-meter freestyle with a time of 23.49 seconds.
The previous world record was 23.55 seconds, set by Gretchen Walsh in June at a meet in Rome.
Douglass first broke the world record earlier in June with a time of 23.59 seconds.
Gretchen Walsh swam 23.78 seconds in the same event at the Pan Pacific Championships, making them the top two qualifiers for the final.
Douglass is a five-time Olympic medalist and won silver in this event at the 2024 World Championships.
This was the first individual world record set at the Pan Pacific Championships.
The meet included swimmers from countries like the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, and China.
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LeBron James has started a new YouTube channel and shared a video featuring a reunion with his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. He is about to begin his 24th NBA season, this time playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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LeBron James is entering his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He launched an official YouTube channel and posted a reunion video with the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers team.
The reunion video includes players like JR Smith, Richard Jefferson, and Channing Frye.
The 2016 Cavaliers team won the NBA championship.
The 76ers will play the New York Knicks on October 20, with broadcasts on NBC and Peacock.
LeBron’s first home game with the 76ers is on October 22 against his former team, the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers feature players Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
ESPN is reportedly planning a documentary series about LeBron James’ final seasons, similar to Michael Jordan’s "Last Dance."
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The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon have agreed on a new four-year contract worth $132 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Witherspoon has been a key player on the Seahawks' strong defense, earning Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons.
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Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
The deal includes over $101 million in guaranteed money.
Witherspoon will earn an average of $33 million per year, the most for any cornerback in the NFL.
He was selected fifth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft from Illinois.
Witherspoon has made the Pro Bowl three times and earned second-team All-Pro honors last season.
Last season, he had 72 tackles, including 48 solo, and made seven pass breakups.
His overall player grade from Pro Football Focus was 89.9, the highest among NFL cornerbacks.
His contract talks were delayed due to other NFL contract negotiations but concluded before the Seahawks’ preseason opener.
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