ESPN is starting a new college football show called "Bussin' & Pate on Campus." The show will feature hosts Taylor Lewan, Will Compton, and analyst Josh Pate traveling to different college campuses and will air on Fridays during the 2026 football season.
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The show is called "Bussin' & Pate on Campus" and is confirmed by ESPN.
Hosts are Taylor Lewan and Will Compton from the podcast "Bussin' With the Boys," along with analyst Josh Pate.
The show will visit college campuses around the country, sometimes matching the locations of "College GameDay."
It will air at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays during the 2026 college football season.
The first two episodes will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The Baton Rouge episode will cover the game between Clemson and LSU.
The Ann Arbor episode will feature the matchup between Michigan Wolverines and Oklahoma Sooners.
The hosts have been preparing for this new show and appeared recently on ESPN's program "Get Up."
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he does not regret trading linebacker Micah Parsons about a year ago. Jones compared the trade to a major 1989 trade that helped build a successful Cowboys team and said the current trade helped improve their defense and take new risks.
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The Cowboys traded Micah Parsons, a highly talented linebacker with many career sacks and awards, nearly one year ago.
Jerry Jones believes the trade has led to positive results for the team.
Jones compared this trade to the 1989 Herschel Walker trade, which helped build a dynasty for the Cowboys.
The Parsons trade brought the Cowboys defensive player Kenny Clark and future draft picks.
The draft picks from the Parsons trade were used to acquire players like Quinnen Williams and Malachi Lawrence.
Jones said the trade encouraged a new aggressive approach and changes in the Cowboys’ defense.
The Cowboys hope these changes will help them compete for future championships.
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Jayden Daniels, former LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter to stop the school from letting another player wear his old jersey number 5. Fans reacted strongly on social media, with many criticizing Daniels for his actions.
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Jayden Daniels played two seasons at LSU and led the country with 40 touchdown passes.
Daniels won the Heisman Trophy while at LSU.
Daniels recently sent LSU a legal letter to prevent use of his name, image, and likeness because another player, D.J. Pickett, is wearing his old jersey number 5.
Daniels believed no one else would wear number 5 out of respect for his legacy.
Many fans and commentators on social media disapproved of Daniels’ legal action and called it childish or excessive.
The controversy may affect how some view Daniels’ college football legacy.
Daniels currently plays quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the NFL.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have two wide receivers gaining attention during training camp. Dontayvion Wicks was expected to stand out after being traded to the team, but Darius Cooper, an undrafted rookie from 2025, has also impressed coaches and fans with his strong catches and teamwork with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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Dontayvion Wicks joined the Eagles in the offseason after playing three years for Green Bay.
Wicks has built a strong connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Darius Cooper, an undrafted free agent from 2025, is emerging as a top performer in camp.
Cooper played college football at Tarleton State, where he had 76 catches, 1,449 yards, and 14 touchdowns in his final season.
Cooper made the Eagles’ team last year but had limited playing time due to injury and competition.
With some key receivers injured or unavailable, Cooper has more chances to play.
Cooper has shown reliable catching and is working well with Hurts during camp.
Eagles’ receiver group includes players like DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore.
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Satou Sabally, a player for the New York Liberty basketball team, is taking time off to recover from concussion symptoms she has had for over a month. Her coach said her health is the top priority and hopes she will return to playing at a high level once she recovers.
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Sabally suffered a concussion on June 23 during a game against Las Vegas and has not played since.
This is her second concussion in the past year; the first happened during last season’s WNBA Finals with Phoenix.
Sabally signed with the New York Liberty as a free agent before this season.
She has played in 13 games this season, averaging 10.4 points and 2.8 assists per game.
The Liberty updated her injury status from “concussion protocol” to “head” on the injury report.
Coach Chris DeMarco emphasized that the team focuses on player health and understands the challenges of recovering alone.
Sabally could be an important player for the German national team at the upcoming FIBA World Cup, but her participation is uncertain.
DeMarco expects Sabally to return and play at an elite level after her recovery.
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The Seattle Seahawks are in talks to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges related to an alleged attack last February. Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions after the charges, and both teams are considering his football skills along with the legal situation.
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Terrion Arnold, 23, is a cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions and was drafted in 2024.
Arnold faces eight felony charges, including kidnapping and conspiracy, linked to an alleged attack on three men in Florida.
The police say Arnold organized the attack, suspecting the men of stealing money and goods from him.
Arnold denies the charges, and his lawyer and agent say there is no strong evidence against him.
The Seahawks hosted Arnold for a visit and possible tryout before he also met with the New York Giants.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said they are aware of the legal issues but are considering Arnold’s potential contribution to the team.
Arnold could help replace key defensive players lost to free agency or injury on the Seahawks’ defense.
The Seahawks had one of the top defenses in the NFL last season, allowing the fewest points per game.
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The Detroit Tigers won 3-0 against the Cleveland Guardians without their pitchers striking out a single batter for eight innings. This rare event has only happened nine times since 1995 and the Tigers were the last team to do it in 2014.
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The Tigers shut out the Guardians 3-0 on Thursday.
Tigers pitchers did not record any strikeouts over eight innings.
This is the first time since 2014 that a team had a shutout with no strikeouts.
The last time the Tigers did this was in 2014, with pitcher Rick Porcello.
Only nine shutout games with zero strikeouts have happened in the wild card era starting in 1995.
Keider Montero started for the Tigers and pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with three hits allowed.
Tyler Holton pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit.
The Tigers’ record improved to 61-60, narrowing the gap to 2.5 games behind the AL Central leader.
The Tigers have traded two top pitchers, Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, affecting their chances to win the division.
They will begin a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, with Jackson Jobe starting.
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell while trying to catch a ball but did not hit his head. Despite soreness in several areas, he plans to play the next day and is in good spirits.
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Freddie Freeman fell near the Kansas City Royals dugout during a game.
He completed the inning before seeking medical evaluation.
Freeman did not hit his head during the fall.
He reported soreness in his knee, shoulder, hand, wrist, and other areas.
Freeman used cold therapy to help with recovery.
The Dodgers planned an off day the following day, allowing him time to rest.
Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman’s condition would be evaluated day-to-day.
Freeman is known for notable moments, including two World Series walk-off home runs.
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Jordan Love, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, said the offense needs to improve how it finishes games. He pointed out that last season the team lost focus late in games, which he wants to fix this year.
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Jordan Love is the Packers' quarterback and spoke at their training camp.
He identified "finishing games" as the biggest area for improvement this season.
Last season, the Packers often lost focus late in games, leading to losses.
Love wants the team to maintain focus even when leading.
He stressed the importance of playing hard until the very end of each game.
The Packers lost a playoff game last season after losing a large lead in the fourth quarter.
Love completed 58.3% of his passes in the fourth quarter last season.
The Packers start their new season on Sept. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran pitcher German Marquez to a minor league contract to add depth to their pitching staff. Marquez, a right-handed pitcher with 11 years of MLB experience, will play for the Triple-A St. Paul team and aims to join the Twins' major league roster before the end of the season.
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German Marquez signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Marquez was recently released by the San Diego Padres.
He is a 31-year-old right-handed pitcher with 11 years in Major League Baseball.
Marquez played 13 games for the Padres this season with a 4-2 win-loss record and a 5.26 earned run average (ERA).
He previously had a 3-16 record and a 6.70 ERA with the Colorado Rockies this season.
Over his career, Marquez has a 68-72 win-loss record, 4.67 ERA, and 1,106 strikeouts.
He was selected as an All-Star player in 2021 while with the Rockies.
Marquez will play in Triple-A St. Paul before potentially joining the Twins’ main team.
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Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, is preparing for the upcoming NFL season under new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Despite a tough previous season and ongoing contract talks, Jackson had a strong practice recently and is expected to perform well with new teammates and an improved offense.
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Lamar Jackson had a down year last season with his lowest passing yards since becoming starter.
He dealt with injuries and played only 13 games last season.
New head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle are leading the Ravens this season.
Jackson completed 11 of 12 passes in a recent practice, showing good form.
The Ravens added rookies Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt to strengthen their receivers.
The team also improved the offensive line with Olaivavega Ioane and Ethan Pocic.
Jackson will not play in the preseason opener and may miss all preseason games this year.
Coach Woolfork said Jackson is motivated and improving within the new offensive system.
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Michael Penix, a top draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons, is recovering from his third ACL knee surgery and faces uncertainty about returning to full play. Despite positive comments from his doctor, Penix remains cautious about trusting his knee and aims to regain confidence during the Falcons' training camp.
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Michael Penix was selected 9th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Penix had a successful college career but struggled with injuries, including multiple ACL tears.
He has played 12 NFL games, throwing for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Penix had surgery on November 25 to repair his left ACL, his third such surgery.
His doctor says the repaired ACL is in excellent condition and should not cause future problems.
Penix is cautious about trusting his knee fully until he tests it in game situations.
The 2024 season is important for Penix’s career, especially with competition for the starting role from Tua Tagovailoa.
Penix is focusing on recovery and avoiding hits while building confidence in his knee.
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Fernando Mendoza, the new quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders and Heisman Trophy winner, is adjusting to life in Las Vegas but avoids the city's party scene. He focuses on football and stays away from typical nightlife, choosing quiet activities instead.
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Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy as the best college football player.
He has only visited the Las Vegas Strip a few times and finds it intimidating.
Mendoza avoids swearing and uses mild expressions like “holy shuck” and “flippin' champs.”
He prioritizes football and personal preparation over nightlife and gambling.
Mendoza enjoys quiet entertainment such as movies and dining at good restaurants.
He admires other NFL players like Kirk Cousins and works hard to learn the playbook.
Despite living in a city known for entertainment, he maintains a healthy lifestyle for his football career.
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Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit his 147th home run in his first three seasons with the team, joining three other MLB players with similar records. Despite balancing hitting and pitching duties, Ohtani remains one of the top hitters in the league this season and was also performing very well as a pitcher before a knee injury stopped him from pitching.
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Ohtani hit his 147th home run as a Dodger against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Only Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark McGwire have hit more home runs in their first three seasons with a team.
Ohtani’s home run helped the Dodgers win 4-2 and complete a series sweep.
He has 27 home runs this season, which is less than half his total from his 2025 MVP season.
Ohtani leads the National League with a .937 OPS (a measure of batting performance) through 111 games this year.
He has 74 RBIs, showing he drives in many runs for his team.
Ohtani’s pitching record this year was very strong with a 1.79 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 14 starts before a knee injury stopped him from pitching.
The Dodgers hope to have Ohtani pitch again before the postseason to strengthen their team.
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Rangers football club has had a very poor start to their season under manager Derek McInnes, losing in their Europa League qualifying match and failing to deliver strong performances. Despite spending money on new players, McInnes says the team lacks quality and confidence, and the team is now focusing on signing more players to improve.
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Derek McInnes has had the worst start of any Rangers manager after four games.
Rangers lost their Europa League third qualifying round match against Jagiellonia Bialystok.
Fans showed frustration by leaving the stadium early and booing the team.
Rangers spent millions on nine new players this summer but still face quality issues.
McInnes says the team is not yet ready for Champions League or Europa League challenges.
The team struggles with maintaining strong, full 90-minute performances.
Youssef Chermiti, a key striker, suffered a long-term knee injury, affecting team plans.
Rangers are looking to sign more players, including PSV winger Couhaib Driouech.
Former player Andy Halliday believes the squad is imbalanced and needs more defenders.
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Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears quarterback, is showing big improvement in his second year with head coach Ben Johnson. Their teamwork looks much better this season compared to last year.
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Caleb Williams is the Bears' quarterback and in his second year under coach Ben Johnson.
Ben Johnson is an offensive coach who joined the Bears after coaching the Detroit Lions.
Williams and Johnson had a promising start last year with effective plays and improvisation.
An insider said Williams is much more confident and clear in communicating during practice this year.
In 2025, Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns but had a 58.1% pass completion rate, lower than Johnson’s prior quarterback Jared Goff.
This season, Williams and Johnson have developed better understanding and teamwork.
The Bears hope this progress will continue and improve even more in the future.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is dealing with injuries to key offensive players during their fall training. Running backs EJ Crowell and AK Dear, along with wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks, have missed practice or scrimmages due to injuries, but coaches expect them to be ready for the season.
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EJ Crowell, a freshman running back, missed a full scrimmage due to injury but is expected to miss only a few practices, not games.
AK Dear, a sophomore running back, got hurt during practice after scoring a touchdown in the scrimmage. The injury severity is still being assessed.
Both running backs are important for improving Alabama’s running game after a disappointing performance last year.
Wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks missed the scrimmage and several practices due to a concussion but should be ready for the season.
Brooks had a strong finish to last season, including a key game with two touchdowns in the College Football Playoff.
Germie Bernard, a previous player, has left for the NFL, creating an opportunity for Brooks to take a bigger role alongside Ryan Coleman-Williams.
The team's offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, is focused on improving the running game this season.
Coaches are hopeful all injured players will recover in time to contribute during the season.
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Damien Woody, a former NFL player and longtime NFL analyst for ESPN, will leave the network after 15 years because his contract was not renewed. He will continue to appear on ESPN broadcasts through the end of the month and is open to new opportunities in sports media.
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Damien Woody played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for teams like the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets.
Woody worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN since 2011, appearing on shows such as "Get Up," "First Take," and "SportsCenter."
ESPN decided not to renew Woody’s contract, making him part of recent layoffs affecting several sports analysts.
Woody will still appear on ESPN for the rest of the month, including a scheduled broadcast on Thursday.
Other notable ESPN personalities recently laid off include Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, and Cam Newton.
Woody reportedly earned a seven-figure salary during his time at ESPN.
FS1 tried to recruit Woody years ago but he stayed with ESPN after receiving a large raise.
Woody expressed a positive outlook and interest in continuing his career discussing football.
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Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is expected to transfer to Saudi Pro-League team Al-Qadsiah for £52 million. Reijnders joined Manchester City last year but had limited impact and is now training separately ahead of the move.
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Tijjani Reijnders is a Dutch midfielder currently at Manchester City.
He joined Manchester City from AC Milan for £46.5 million last summer.
Reijnders scored 7 goals in 47 appearances during his time at Manchester City.
He is set to transfer to Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia for £52 million.
Reijnders is 28 years old and trained apart from the main squad before the move.
Brendan Rodgers, former manager of Liverpool, Celtic, and Leicester, now manages Al-Qadsiah.
Reijnders played for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup, appearing in three group games.
His move is part of a larger reshuffle of Manchester City’s midfield players.
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Manchester City has turned down a £55 million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, as they want more than £60 million. Several other football clubs are active in the transfer market, with Tottenham's Djed Spence close to joining Inter Milan and Arsenal being refused for defender Marc Pubill.
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Manchester City rejected a £55 million bid from Barcelona for Rodri and seeks over £60 million.
Tottenham’s defender Djed Spence is expected to undergo a medical in Italy before joining Inter Milan for around €30 million (£25.6 million).
Arsenal’s attempt to buy Spain defender Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid was unsuccessful because the player is not for sale.
Hull City is close to signing French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg for around €4 million (£3.4 million).
Ipswich Town aims to sign German striker Derry Scherhant from Freiburg.
Bayer Leverkusen rejected Ipswich Town’s €20 million (£17 million) bid for midfielder Exequiel Palacios.
Napoli must decide on striker Lorenzo Lucca’s future before discussing Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus with Arsenal.
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim told eight players, including Fikayo Tomori and Christopher Nkunku, they are not in the club’s plans.
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