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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Kate Douglass from the United States set a new world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle during the preliminary heats at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California. She finished the swim in 23.49 seconds, breaking the previous record set earlier this year by her teammate Gretchen Walsh.
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Kate Douglass swam the 50-meter freestyle in 23.49 seconds, setting a new world record.
The previous world record was 23.55 seconds, set by her teammate Gretchen Walsh in June.
Douglass first broke the world record in this event on June 19 with a time of 23.59 seconds.
Gretchen Walsh swam 23.78 seconds in the same preliminary round, making them top qualifiers for the final.
Douglass is a five-time Olympic medalist and won silver in the 50 free at the 2024 World Championships.
The Pan Pacific Championships feature swimmers from countries including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, and China.
This was the first individual world record set at this meet.
The final race was scheduled for the evening of the preliminary day in Irvine.
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Kansas City Current rookie Amelia White scored a goal 22 seconds into a game, tying the record for the fastest goal in NWSL regular season history. Despite her early goal, the Current lost 2-1 to Gotham FC.
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Amelia White scored a goal 22 seconds after the game started.
This tied the fastest goal record set by her teammate Michelle Cooper in June 2023.
White was assisted by Croix Bethune, the 2024 NWSL Midfielder of the Year and Rookie of the Year.
White has scored two goals this season for Kansas City.
Kansas City Current lost the game 2-1 to Gotham FC.
Gotham FC goals were scored by Midge Purce and Sam Kerr.
The game’s final score was set in the first half; no goals were scored in the second half.
Kansas City Current has lost 8 of their 17 games this season.
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Real Madrid has hired Jose Mourinho again after two trophyless seasons, aiming for more defense-based tactics. The club signed several new defenders and attackers to improve, and they plan to compete strongly in La Liga and the Champions League.
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Real Madrid did not win a major trophy in the past two seasons.
The club rehired coach Jose Mourinho, known for strong defense strategies.
New defenders signed include Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate.
New attackers added are Yan Diomande and Bernardo Silva.
The offensive lineup includes players like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid has won 15 Champions League titles and 36 La Liga titles, more than Barcelona.
The team aims to challenge Paris Saint-Germain for the Champions League and deny Barcelona a third consecutive La Liga title.
Mourinho previously coached Real Madrid from 2010-2013, winning La Liga once and reaching three Champions League semifinals.
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The Texas Rangers have removed relief pitcher Luis Curvelo from their roster as they try to improve their position in the American League West. Curvelo has struggled with high earned run averages (ERA) both in major league games and in Triple-A minor league games this season.
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The Rangers designated Luis Curvelo for assignment, meaning he is removed from the team's active roster.
Curvelo played in nine major league games this season, with a 0-0 win-loss record and a 9.58 ERA.
He also played 24 games in Triple-A with the Round Rock Express, with a 4-2 record and an 8.42 ERA.
Curvelo is 25 years old and has shown better performances in the past minor league seasons.
Last season, he had a 3.76 ERA and 41 strikeouts over 36 Triple-A games.
Other teams might still be interested in acquiring Curvelo despite his recent struggles.
The Rangers hope to strengthen their pitching staff as they compete in the American League West.
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Diana Taurasi, a well-known WNBA player, wants to become part of the Phoenix Mercury’s ownership group within the next year or two. The Phoenix Mercury are honoring her career by retiring her jersey and naming a court and street sign after her.
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Diana Taurasi is a WNBA legend who played for the Phoenix Mercury.
The Mercury are retiring her No. 3 jersey in a ceremony on Sunday.
Taurasi aims to join the Mercury’s ownership group soon and be actively involved.
She wants to have a say in the team’s future and be based in Phoenix.
The Mercury honored Taurasi by unveiling a street sign named “10646 Taurasi Way” for her record 10,646 career points.
A court was renamed “Diana Taurasi Court” and features her jersey number and a goat symbol.
Taurasi helped the Mercury win three WNBA championships.
She was selected as a WNBA All-Star 11 times during her career.
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made a comment about the low number of fans supporting the Atlanta Falcons during their preseason game, which the Broncos won 27-7. The Falcons struggled in the game, using three quarterbacks, while the Broncos scored multiple touchdowns and led 24-0 at halftime.
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Sean Payton commented on the lack of fans at the Falcons’ home game during halftime.
The Broncos led 24-0 at halftime and won the preseason game 27-7 against the Falcons.
Broncos scored touchdowns through rushing, passing, and an interception return.
Over 68,000 fans attended the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The Falcons used three different quarterbacks, none of whom performed well.
Atlanta’s starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is out due to a knee injury and surgery.
Atlanta signed Tua Tagovailoa in the offseason to help replace Penix.
Falcons scored only one touchdown, run in by quarterback Jack Strand.
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The Milwaukee Brewers have placed their key relief pitcher, Abner Uribe, on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. They have recalled Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville to fill in while Uribe recovers.
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Abner Uribe is the Brewers' setup man, an important relief pitcher.
Uribe has a 4-2 record, six saves, 48 strikeouts, and a 2.05 ERA this season.
He has been sidelined because of a right flexor strain.
Grant Anderson has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replace Uribe temporarily.
Anderson has a 3-3 record, a 3.65 ERA, and 41 strikeouts this season.
Uribe has played 170 MLB games over four seasons with a 10-6 record and 17 saves.
The Brewers play in the National League Central division.
The team hopes Uribe will return after the 15-day injured list period.
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Jon Gruden, a Super Bowl-winning coach, gave a motivational speech to the Oklahoma Sooners football team before their season starts. The team faces a tough schedule in the SEC and will rely heavily on quarterback John Mateer to perform well for a chance to return to the College Football Playoff.
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The Oklahoma Sooners appeared in the College Football Playoff last December.
They are expected to have one of the better defenses in the SEC this season.
There are concerns about the offense, aside from quarterback John Mateer.
John Mateer threw for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last season.
Jon Gruden gave a speech emphasizing teamwork and responsibility among players.
Oklahoma’s schedule includes tough opponents like Michigan, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M.
The team’s success partly depends on limiting turnovers and improving overall offense.
Jon Gruden is a former NFL head coach who won the Super Bowl.
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Inter Milan has signed English player Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal. The club paid about £30 million for Spence, who has played 85 games for Tottenham and represented England internationally.
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Djed Spence is an English wing-back born in 2000.
He joined Inter Milan on a contract lasting until June 30, 2031.
Inter Milan reportedly paid around £30 million ($40.59 million) to Tottenham Hotspur for Spence.
Spence played 85 matches for Tottenham and won the Europa League with them.
He spent time on loan at Rennes, Leeds United, and Genoa during his Tottenham career.
Spence played eight games for England at the 2026 World Cup, including in the match that secured third place.
At Inter, Spence will join fellow England defender John Stones, who recently signed a two-year contract.
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The New York Mets made a joke about Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ dispute with LSU over the use of his jersey number and name. Daniels sent LSU a legal warning after the school let another player wear his famous No. 5 jersey. Daniels said he is focused on training camp with the Commanders despite the disagreement.
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The Mets joked they stopped scoring after four runs out of respect for Jayden Daniels, who played at LSU wearing No. 5.
LSU allowed another player, DJ Picketts, to switch his number from 3 to 5 this season.
Daniels sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter asking them to stop using his name, image, and likeness.
Daniels won the Heisman Trophy in 2023 while playing at LSU.
Daniels said he is concentrating on the Commanders’ training camp and hopes the LSU issue is resolved privately.
The Mets recently won 4-1 against the Washington Nationals.
The Mets have a 54-69 record and are last in the National League East.
The Mets are expected to miss the playoffs for the second straight season.
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The Detroit Tigers have signed outfielder Michael Siani to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Triple-A team in Toledo. Siani previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals and has spent most of this season in the minor leagues.
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Michael Siani signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.
He was assigned to the Tigers’ Triple-A Toledo team.
Siani was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles in late June.
He appeared in only one game for the Orioles this season.
Most of his 2024 season was spent in the minors, with a .167 batting average.
In 124 games with the Cardinals in 2024, he hit two home runs and stole 20 bases.
Over five MLB seasons, Siani played 161 games for three teams.
He has 76 career hits and a .220 batting average in the major leagues.
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The Philadelphia Phillies signed relief pitcher Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Triple-A team, Lehigh Valley. Lawrence was recently released by the Seattle Mariners and has not played in the major leagues this season.
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Casey Lawrence, a 38-year-old relief pitcher, signed a minor league deal with the Phillies.
He was assigned to the Phillies’ Triple-A team, Lehigh Valley.
Lawrence was released recently by the Seattle Mariners.
This season, Lawrence played only in Triple-A with the Tacoma team before his release.
In 23 games this season at Triple-A Tacoma, he had a 6-7 win-loss record and a 4.37 earned run average (ERA).
Lawrence last pitched in the major leagues in the 2025 season, appearing for the Mariners and Blue Jays.
Over five MLB seasons, he has a career record of 5 wins, 6 losses, and a 6.42 ERA in 65 games.
The Phillies value him mainly for his MLB experience as a relief pitcher depth option.
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Myles Garrett, a new player for the Los Angeles Rams, thinks Aaron Donald still wants to play football and has a strong passion for the game. Donald, who has not yet decided if he will end his retirement, is considering returning to play this season after Garrett joined the team.
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Aaron Donald has not confirmed if he will come out of retirement to play for the Rams this season.
Myles Garrett, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, joined the Rams in a trade this offseason.
Garrett believes Donald always wanted to return and that his joining the Rams was a motivating factor.
Garrett and Donald talk regularly, about every three or four days, even though they have never been teammates before.
The Rams start their preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs and regular season on Sept. 10 against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Rams have not set a strict deadline for Donald to rejoin the team but he must decide soon to start the season.
Garrett says Donald can still perform well during games despite his retirement status.
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Tua Tagovailoa played in his first preseason game as the Atlanta Falcons quarterback, completing three passes for 22 yards in a 27-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. He admitted his performance was below expectations and said he needs to improve.
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Tagovailoa completed 3 out of a limited number of pass attempts for 22 yards and no touchdowns.
The Falcons lost 27-7 to the Denver Broncos in this preseason game.
Tagovailoa mentioned struggles with small mistakes, like handling the snap, in the game.
He fumbled a snap but quickly recovered the ball to prevent a turnover.
Tagovailoa joined the Falcons in March on a one-year contract worth about $1.3 million after being released by the Miami Dolphins.
The Falcons also have Michael Penix Jr., their 2024 draft pick, as another quarterback option, though he is recovering from a torn ACL.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has not yet decided who will start as quarterback for the regular season.
The Falcons’ next preseason games are against the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins.
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Inter Milan has signed England’s full-back Djed Spence from Tottenham with a five-year contract. The transfer fee is about 30 million euros (£25.6 million). Spence played in all of England’s games at the 2026 World Cup and made 44 appearances for Tottenham last season.
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Djed Spence joined Inter Milan from Tottenham for around 30 million euros.
He signed a five-year contract with Inter Milan, the Serie A champions.
Spence is 26 years old and played every game for England at the 2026 World Cup.
He made 44 appearances for Tottenham in the 2025-26 season.
Tottenham’s manager had hoped Spence would stay, but the transfer went through.
Spence joined Tottenham in 2022 for about £12.5 million from Middlesbrough.
He helped Tottenham win the 2024-25 Europa League title.
This is Spence’s second time playing in Italy, after a loan to Genoa in 2024.
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The Indiana Fever won a home game against the Dallas Wings 98-87, with star players Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each scoring 29 points. Fever head coach Stephanie White responded to fan support following a recent mixed reaction and praised her team's unity amid challenges.
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Indiana Fever beat Dallas Wings 98-87 in a WNBA game.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both scored 29 points in the game.
Coach Stephanie White received a loud ovation from fans during pregame introductions.
White thanked longtime Fever fans and emphasized the team's strong bond.
Fever players publicly supported White after she was booed in a previous game.
White referred to an "online community" trying to divide the league.
Indiana Fever’s current season record is 22 wins and 12 losses.
Indiana Fever are ranked 4th in the WNBA standings and aim to make the playoffs.
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The New York Yankees signed relief pitcher Justin Topa to a minor league contract. Topa played in 23 major league games this season for the Minnesota Twins and will now try to join the Yankees' Triple-A team.
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Justin Topa signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.
He appeared in 23 MLB games this season with the Minnesota Twins.
Topa had a 0-1 record and an 8.05 ERA (earned run average) this season in the majors.
He was released by the Twins in May after struggling.
Topa has a 1.74 ERA and five saves across 20 Triple-A games this year.
He has played 172 career MLB games over seven seasons with three teams.
Currently, Topa will play with the Yankees’ Triple-A team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pitcher Angel Chivilli was placed on the Yankees’ 7-day injured list.
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French swimmer Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly race at the European Swimming Championships in Paris. He set the fastest time of the year, finishing in 1 minute 51.72 seconds to claim his first European title.
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Léon Marchand is a French swimmer from Toulouse.
He won the men's 200-meter butterfly final at the European Swimming Championships on August 15, 2026.
The event took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, Paris.
Marchand's winning time was 1 minute 51.72 seconds, the fastest in the world this year.
He finished ahead of Hungary’s Richard Marton (1:54.06) and Greece’s Apostolos Siskos (1:54.13).
This win marks Marchand’s first European championship title.
He had notable successes at the Paris Olympics two years earlier.
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Isaac Rochell, a former NFL player, leads "Garage Dads" workouts designed to help people get stronger. These workouts focus on exercises participants can do in a garage or similar space.
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Isaac Rochell is a former NFL player.
He started "Garage Dads," a workout program.
The workouts are designed to challenge participants.
Exercises can be done in a garage or at home.
The goal is to help people build strength.
The workouts are demonstrated in a video segment.
The program targets dads, but workouts can be for anyone.
The feature aired on August 15, 2026.
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