North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team can now compete for the College Football Playoff (CFP) after the NCAA ended a ban on postseason play for teams moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference and starts play in the FBS this fall with a chance to follow in the steps of other successful teams from their conference.
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The NCAA recently lifted a ban that stopped teams moving from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the FBS from playing in the postseason.
NDSU, a 10-time FCS champion, begins playing in the FBS this season and is now eligible for the College Football Playoff.
NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference in February 2024.
The Mountain West has produced one CFP team recently—Boise State in the 2024 season, but Boise State is moving to the Pac-12.
NDSU has developed five NFL quarterbacks since 2016 and has a 9-5 record against FBS teams.
NDSU’s schedule this year does not include any teams from the top four football conferences (Power Four), and they will face an FCS team and another FBS newcomer, Sacramento State.
The team is expected to rely on strong regular-season wins to have a chance at the CFP, similar to their dominant FCS performances in the past.
The move to FBS aims to reduce easy blowout wins, but NDSU may need those strong wins to impress CFP selectors.
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The Miami Dolphins made several changes ahead of the new NFL season, including hiring a new head coach Jeff Hafley and signing quarterback Malik Willis. There is discussion about whether the team should trade linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who had a strong performance last season.
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The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel and hired Jeff Hafley.
They moved on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and signed Malik Willis.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks had 183 total tackles and 3.5 sacks last season.
Brooks was named first-team All-Pro, meaning he was one of the best players at his position.
Some experts suggest trading Brooks since his contract ends after the 2026 season and the team might not keep him long-term.
Potential teams interested in Brooks include the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals.
Others argue the Dolphins need stability and that trading Brooks could reduce consistency on the team.
The Dolphins have made many roster and staff changes this offseason.
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The New York Jets struggled last season with a 3-14 record and need to improve their team. They are considering adding veteran defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi to strengthen their defense for the next season.
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The Jets had a poor record of 3 wins and 14 losses last season.
Before that, the Jets had a 5-12 record, showing ongoing struggles.
Aaron Glenn is the Jets’ coach and is working on improving the team.
The Jets’ defense currently includes young players and some veteran players.
They may sign Larry Ogunjobi, a 32-year-old defensive lineman, to add experience and depth.
Ogunjobi used to play for the Buffalo Bills and could be signed at a lower cost now.
Adding Ogunjobi could help the Jets rotate defensive players and cover injuries better.
The Jets must improve their performance this season to avoid serious criticism.
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Two college football players, Gunner Stockton and Justice Haynes, have decided not to be included in the EA Sports video game "College Football 27." Both players appeared in previous versions of the game but chose to opt out this year, which surprised fans.
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Gunner Stockton is the quarterback for Georgia and a top player expected to compete for the Heisman Trophy in 2026.
Justice Haynes is a running back for Georgia Tech who previously played for Michigan and had a strong rushing season.
Both players were in the 2025 and 2026 editions of the College Football video game but opted out of the 2027 version.
Fans expressed disappointment that the players would not be available to play in the new game.
The game will release on July 9, and the players could still be added later if they submit the right paperwork.
Stockton led his team to a 12-2 record, a conference championship, and a spot in the College Football Playoff last year.
Haynes rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns last season and transferred from Michigan to Georgia Tech.
Haynes is expected to be drafted in the second round of the 2027 NFL draft.
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A WNBA game became controversial after Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas pushed her fist into Caitlin Clark’s neck. The league gave Thomas a flagrant foul after the game and suspended her for one game. People continue to question the referees’ decisions in the WNBA.
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Alyssa Thomas from the Phoenix Mercury pressed her fist into Caitlin Clark’s neck during a game.
The WNBA called the action a flagrant foul after the game ended.
Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game because of the foul.
The incident has caused more debates about how WNBA games are officiated.
Amna Nawaz spoke with Seerat Sohi from The Ringer to discuss the situation.
Caitlin Clark is a well-known star in the WNBA.
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San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle asked the NFL to switch all stadium fields from artificial turf to grass. He pointed out that the 2026 World Cup uses grass fields even in stadiums that usually have turf, showing it is possible to make the change.
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George Kittle is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.
The 2026 World Cup will be played on grass fields in several NFL stadiums.
Seven NFL stadiums, including SoFi Stadium and MetLife Stadium, are converting from turf to grass for the World Cup.
Kittle said players prefer grass fields because they believe turf causes more injuries.
Some NFL stadiums have indoor or open roofs but still manage to have grass for the World Cup.
Kittle had an Achilles injury last season on a grass field but still supports switching all NFL fields to grass.
NFL teams have enough money to make the change if they prioritize player safety.
Kittle emphasized that players’ health should be a priority for the NFL.
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Uruguay took out their goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at halftime during their FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Spain. This decision came after Muslera made a mistake in the first half that gave Spain a goal.
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The match was part of the FIFA World Cup group stage.
Uruguay played against Spain at Estadio Akron.
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera made an error in the first half.
His mistake led to Spain scoring a goal.
Uruguay replaced Muslera with a different goalkeeper at halftime.
After this match, Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup.
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Cape Verde has reached the knockout stage in their first ever World Cup appearance. This achievement marks their best performance in the tournament so far.
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Cape Verde is playing in the World Cup for the first time.
They have advanced to the knockout rounds in this tournament.
This is their best result in World Cup history.
The knockout stage means they have moved past the initial group matches.
Cape Verde is one of the smallest nations to reach this stage in the World Cup.
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The Anaheim Ducks traded Mason McTavish, a young center player, to the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Ducks received the 15th and 29th overall picks in the NHL draft.
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Mason McTavish was traded by the Ducks to the Blues on Friday.
McTavish is a young center in hockey.
The Ducks received two draft picks in exchange.
The draft picks are numbers 15 and 29 in the NHL draft.
The trade happened on the same day as the NHL draft.
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The Tennessee Volunteers football team has parted ways with Chaz Coleman, a highly regarded transfer from Penn State. Coleman was medically disqualified from playing due to health issues, including vertigo linked to a past head injury, but he remains on scholarship.
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Chaz Coleman, a five-star defensive end from Penn State, transferred to the Tennessee Volunteers.
Coleman was medically disqualified and will not play in the upcoming season.
Tennessee kept Coleman on scholarship to support him despite his medical status.
Coleman has been dealing with physical symptoms, personal challenges, and homesickness.
His vertigo symptoms are related to a head injury suffered at Penn State.
Former Tennessee assistant coach Doug Matthews confirmed Coleman is no longer with the team.
Tennessee has had recent issues with other high-profile players, including quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who left over a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) dispute.
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Boston Celtics player Payton Pritchard said he is focused on improving himself despite ongoing rumors about teammate Jaylen Brown being traded. Brown’s future with the team is uncertain as the Celtics continue talks with other teams while preparing for the next season.
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Rumors about Jaylen Brown being traded from the Boston Celtics have continued even after Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat instead.
Payton Pritchard, a Celtics guard, said trade talks are part of the business and he will focus on his own game.
The Celtics finished as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season.
Jayson Tatum, another key Celtics player, missed many games last season due to injury but played in the playoffs before sitting out Game 7 to avoid further risk.
Reports say multiple teams are interested in trading for Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics may try to trade Brown to acquire a big man or try to keep him by offering a contract extension on July 26.
Other NBA teams are also making trades, which could affect the Celtics’ decisions.
Brown was an important part of the Celtics’ recent NBA championship win.
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Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup group match, improving their chances to advance to the knockout stage. Senegal scored four goals in the second half, while Iraq played with 10 men after a red card early in the game.
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Senegal won 5-0 against Iraq in the World Cup group stage match.
Iraq had a player sent off in the 13th minute for stopping a clear scoring chance.
Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored two long-range goals in the second half.
Ismaila Sarr and Habib Diarra also scored for Senegal.
Senegal finished third in their group with three points and a goal difference of +2.
Iraq lost all three group matches and were eliminated from the tournament.
The match took place at Toronto Stadium.
Senegal currently holds the fifth-best record among third-place teams in the group stage.
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Lukas and Samantha Walton, heirs to the Walmart fortune, have bought a part of the Chicago Bulls basketball team and the United Center arena. The Reinsdorf family will still be the main owners and keep control of the team and arena.
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Lukas and Samantha Walton bought a minority ownership stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center.
The Reinsdorf family remains the controlling owners of the Bulls and the United Center.
The Bulls recently hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.
The Bulls picked Caleb Wilson with the 4th overall draft pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Lukas Walton is the grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
The Walton family has previously invested in sports, including buying the Denver Broncos in 2022.
The Bulls have not made the playoffs since 2021 and have not gone beyond the first round since 2015.
The Bulls’ last NBA titles were in the 1990s during Michael Jordan’s era.
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Nick Bosa, a defensive player for the San Francisco 49ers, might have reunited with his brother Joey Bosa, but that now seems unlikely. Joey Bosa, who has played for the Chargers and Bills, may be retiring soon, reducing the chance the brothers will play together in the NFL.
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Nick Bosa plays defensive line for the San Francisco 49ers.
Joey Bosa last played for the Buffalo Bills and started his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The brothers have not played on the same team since high school.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says it is likely Joey Bosa has played his last NFL game.
The 49ers could afford to sign Joey Bosa and the chance to play with his brother is appealing.
Joey Bosa is a five-time Pro Bowl player and had a strong performance in 2024.
Despite some hope, Joey Bosa has not signed with any team yet this offseason.
If Joey wanted to continue playing, it is likely he would have signed by now.
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Japan performed well in the World Cup group stage, finishing second in a tough group that included the Netherlands and Sweden. They advanced to the Round of 32 with hopes to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in their history.
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Japan was ranked 13th before the World Cup began.
The team is known for strong teamwork rather than relying on individual star players.
Japan defeated top teams like England, Ghana, and Brazil in friendly matches before the tournament.
In the group stage, Japan drew with the Netherlands twice and won 4-0 against Tunisia.
They drew with Sweden in their final group game to secure second place in the group.
Injuries affected some players, but the team still performed strongly.
Japan will face Brazil again in the next round.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) has moved on to the knockout stage of the World Cup even though they lost their match against Turkey. They will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the next round on Wednesday.
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The USMNT lost their World Cup game against Turkey.
Despite the loss, they advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Their next opponent is Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The next match will happen on Wednesday.
Kacey White, a former player for the U.S. Women's National Team, provided analysis and a preview of the upcoming game.
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The Netherlands has performed strongly in the World Cup group stage, leading their group without losing a game. They drew their first match against Japan and then won convincingly against Sweden and Tunisia, showing confidence for the next rounds.
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The Netherlands has reached the World Cup final three times before but never won the trophy.
They were placed in a challenging group with Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden.
The team is currently top of their group after the group stage matches.
They drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening game.
The Netherlands won their next two matches against Sweden and Tunisia.
Brian Brobbey, a new forward, scored three goals in the last two games.
The team is known for strong defense led by captain Virgil van Dijk.
Experts give the team a high grade for their group stage performance.
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The United States Men's National Soccer Team lost 3-2 to Turkiye in the World Cup Round of 32, but a former player said the loss was a helpful wake-up call for the team. The USMNT will play Bosnia-Herzegovina next and hopes to do better with a full roster.
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The USMNT lost 3-2 to Turkiye in their World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Retired player Brek Shea said the loss was good because it challenged the team.
USMNT player Weston McKennie said the defeat will motivate the team.
Auston Trusty scored the USMNT’s first-ever World Cup goal early in the game.
Turkiye led 2-1 at halftime, the first time an opponent led the USMNT before halftime in this World Cup.
Sebastian Berhalter scored to tie the game in the second half.
Turkiye scored the winning goal in the last minute of stoppage time.
The USMNT will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the next round on July 1 with players Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun expected to return.
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Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in the first half to help France beat Norway 4-1 in a World Cup Group I match. This win allowed France to finish at the top of their group. Norway played without their star player, Erling Haaland.
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France won the match against Norway with a score of 4-1.
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick (three goals) in the first half.
The game was part of the World Cup Group I competition.
France finished first in their group after this match.
Norway's team did not include their key player Erling Haaland.
The match report is available only to UK users.
This event is connected to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification process.
The article comes from a football (soccer) sports update source.
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Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in France’s 4-1 win over Norway in the World Cup 2026 group stage. France finished first in their group with nine points and will play a knockout match next against a third-place team.
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Dembele scored a hat-trick (3 goals) early in the match, at 7, 20, and 32 minutes.
France beat Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium.
Norway rested many regular players since their advancement was already secure.
France ended the group stage with 9 points, scoring 10 goals in 3 games.
France’s coach Didier Deschamps missed this game due to a family funeral but will return soon; he plans to step down after the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe played his 101st match for France and was involved in setting up goals.
Norway will face Ivory Coast in the next round, and France will play their last-32 match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Dembele’s hat-trick was one of the quickest in World Cup history but not the fastest ever.
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