The Dallas Cowboys have announced their training camp dates and preseason game schedule for 2026. Training camp will begin on July 29, and the team will play three preseason games in August before starting the regular season in September.
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Training camp starts on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Practices are mostly held at the Marriott Residence Inn, with some special events in different locations.
The Cowboys have three preseason games:
August 15 at Seattle Seahawks
August 22 at Arizona Cardinals
August 28 versus New Orleans Saints
They will have scrimmage games against the Los Angeles Rams (August 11) and New Orleans Saints (August 18).
The regular season opener is on September 13, 2026, against the New York Giants.
The first regular-season game will air on NBC during “Sunday Night Football.”
Some practice days include fan events like Oxnard Fan Night and Heroes Appreciation Day.
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Todd Monken, former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator and now head coach of the Cleveland Browns, said most players and coaches did not quit on the Ravens during the 2025 season. He suggested a small number of players stopped giving their full effort, which contributed to the team’s struggles and the firing of head coach John Harbaugh after the season.
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Lamar Jackson played only 13 games in the 2025 season due to injury.
The Baltimore Ravens finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
John Harbaugh, head coach since 2008, was fired after the 2025 season.
Todd Monken defended the coaching staff, saying they worked hard and did not quit.
Monken acknowledged some players did not give full effort but did not name them.
Harbaugh is moving to coach the New York Giants.
The new Ravens head coach is Jesse Minter, who will aim to improve the team’s culture.
Monken will face his former team twice a year as part of the AFC North division.
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The Cleveland Browns have announced their 2026 training camp and preseason football schedule. Training camp starts for rookies on July 23 and for veterans on July 28, with preseason games beginning August 15.
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Rookie players report to training camp on July 23, 2026.
Veteran players report to training camp on July 28, 2026.
All training camp practices will be held at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus unless noted otherwise.
The Browns' first preseason game is against the Chicago Bears on August 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
The second preseason game is at home versus the Buffalo Bills on August 22 at 1 p.m. ET.
The third preseason game is at home against the New England Patriots on August 27 at 8 p.m. ET.
The Browns' first regular season game is against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13 at 1 p.m. ET, and it will be shown on CBS.
Specific times for training camp practices have not yet been announced and may change.
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Merlín the duck, a popular symbol for Mexico’s World Cup team, was not allowed to enter the stadium for Mexico’s game against Czechia because FIFA rules forbid animals inside venues to protect their welfare. Merlín was able to be near the stadium for a TV segment but could not watch the match.
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Merlín is a duck and a well-known supporter of Mexico’s national soccer team (El Tri).
Fans wanted Merlín to attend the Mexico vs. Czechia World Cup match.
FIFA regulations do not allow animals inside stadiums to keep them safe.
Merlín was allowed near the stadium for a TV segment but not inside for the game.
Merlín has become famous in Mexico, appearing on social media and meeting public figures.
His owner is Carla Gómez, who travels with him in a transport crate.
Merlín has worn a Mexico soccer jersey and is considered a lucky charm by his owner.
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum has met Merlín.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa on Wednesday. He faces several serious charges connected to a robbery and kidnapping incident from early February.
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Terrion Arnold plays as a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.
Arnold was arrested on a Wednesday in Tampa.
He is charged with multiple felonies.
The charges relate to a robbery and kidnapping incident.
The alleged crime occurred in early February.
The legal process is ongoing.
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Brazil finished first in Group C at the World Cup and advanced to the next stage. Vinicius Junior played very well, helping Brazil succeed, but the team needs to improve their midfield to compete for the title.
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Brazil has won the World Cup five times, last winning in 2002.
They were ranked 6th before the tournament started.
In Group C, Brazil played Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
Brazil tied with Morocco and then won against Haiti and Scotland without conceding any goals.
Vinicius Junior was a key player for Brazil’s success in these games.
Morocco has become a stronger team, reaching the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup.
Brazil still needs to improve their midfield to have a better chance at winning the tournament.
Brazil received an overall grade of A- for their group stage performance.
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Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in their final group game at the World Cup, putting their chances to advance to the knockout stage in doubt. The team must wait for other group results to see if their three points and goal difference are enough to qualify as one of the best third-place teams.
Key Facts
Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in their last Group C match.
Scotland finished third in their group with 3 points and a minus three goal difference.
Scotland needs to wait for results from other groups to know if they advance.
Brazil scored three goals from mistakes by Scotland's defense and goalkeeper.
Midfielder John McGinn said qualifying is "unlikely" but the team will wait to see.
Head coach Steve Clarke acknowledged the team made mistakes and said they will likely be "going home."
Clarke signed a contract extension to stay Scotland’s coach until 2030.
Scotland needed just a draw to likely qualify but suffered a tough loss instead.
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Quarterback Mac Jones has played for the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, and San Francisco 49ers. He said the 49ers are the best team organization he has been part of and wants to keep improving his playing skills.
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Mac Jones was picked by the Patriots in the 2021 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick.
He made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season and led the Patriots to a 10-7 regular season record and a playoff appearance.
Jones had a losing record of 18-24 as a starter with the Patriots and 2-5 as a starter with the Jaguars.
In 2025, Jones signed a two-year contract with the 49ers for $7 million.
He started 8 games for the 49ers, throwing for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Jones said the 49ers have the best organization he has played for, praising the general manager, head coach, and team owners.
There are rumors Jones could be traded, but he said he is focused on improving his game and is happy in San Francisco.
Jones may compete for the starting quarterback position if the current starter, Brock Purdy, does not perform at his past level.
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Morocco won a World Cup match against Haiti 4-2 after coming from behind twice, but finished second in their group behind Brazil. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years but was eliminated from the tournament.
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Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match of the World Cup in Atlanta.
Haiti scored first twice, including an own goal by Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and a long-range goal by Wilson Isidor.
Morocco equalized twice before halftime with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, who scored his third goal of the tournament.
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals to secure the win for Morocco.
Morocco finished second in Group C, behind Brazil, based on goal difference.
Morocco will likely face the Netherlands or Japan in the last 32 round in Monterrey.
Haiti was playing its first World Cup since 1974 and exited without earning a point, but surprised many by scoring twice.
Hakimi, Morocco’s captain, is facing a legal trial in France but continued to lead the team.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have announced their 2026 training camp and preseason schedules. Training camp will start on July 29, with several practices open to the public, and the preseason games begin on August 13.
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Training camp starts on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Most practices will take place at Paycor Stadium, with some open for fans to watch.
A special Friday Night Stadium Practice is scheduled for August 7 at 6:00 p.m., open to the public.
Preseason games start on August 13 against the Detroit Lions at 7 p.m. ET.
Other preseason games include matches against the Chicago Bears on August 22 and the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28.
The Bengals’ regular season opener is on September 13 at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The opening game will be shown on the Fox TV network.
Some practice times and dates may change.
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Brazil won 3-0 against Scotland in a World Cup match held in Miami. This result allowed Brazil to finish first in Group C, while Scotland’s chances to move to the next stage are now very low.
Key Facts
The match took place in Miami.
Brazil defeated Scotland with a score of 3-0.
Brazil finished at the top of Group C in the World Cup.
Scotland’s hopes to reach the knockout stages for the first time are in serious danger.
The defeat involved significant defensive mistakes by Scotland.
The match report was published about 20 minutes ago.
This news is focused on Scotland’s and Brazil’s men’s football teams.
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Neymar, Brazil’s top scorer, made his first appearance in the 2026 World Cup during a match against Scotland after recovering from injury. Brazil won 3-0 and advanced to the knockout stage.
Key Facts
Neymar is 34 years old and Brazil’s all-time leading goal scorer.
He missed earlier World Cup matches due to a calf injury.
Neymar entered the game in the 76th minute against Scotland, Brazil was already ahead 3-0.
Brazil’s goals came from Vinícius Júnior (two goals) and Matheus Cunha.
Neymar had a few attempts, including a free kick and a shot saved by the goalkeeper.
Brazil secured first place in Group C and will play the runner-up of Group F on June 29 in Houston.
Brazil has won five World Cups but has not won since 2002.
Key player Raphinha is injured, so Brazil relies heavily on Vinícius Júnior moving forward.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) will play against Turkey on Thursday. This game is their last match in the group stage of the World Cup before moving on to the knockout round.
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The USMNT will face Turkey in their final group stage World Cup match.
The match is scheduled for Thursday.
After this game, the U.S. team will advance to the knockout round.
CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reported from the U.S. team’s base camp in California.
The World Cup is an international soccer tournament with teams from many countries.
The group stage is the first part of the tournament where teams compete in small groups.
The knockout round is the next stage where losing teams are eliminated.
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The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 training camp and preseason schedules. Training camp starts on July 31, 2026, and the preseason includes three games in August before the regular season begins in September.
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Training camp begins Friday, July 31, 2026, at Halas Hall.
Several special days are planned during camp, including Kids Day, Celebrating Women & Girls in Sports Day, and Vamos Bears Day.
The Bears will play three preseason games: August 15 vs. Cleveland Browns, August 22 at Cincinnati Bengals, and August 29 at Tennessee Titans.
All preseason games have scheduled times in the afternoon or evening (ET).
The 2026 regular season starts with a game against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, at 1 p.m. ET.
The regular season opener will be broadcast on Fox.
Practice times may change and all camp practices take place at Halas Hall unless noted otherwise.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are deciding whether to extend a contract for Jaylon Moore, a key player protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Moore has played multiple positions on the offensive line but faces competition for the starting right tackle spot as Mahomes recovers from a knee injury.
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The Chiefs finished last season with six wins and eleven losses (6-11).
Patrick Mahomes is recovering from ACL and LCL knee injuries.
Jaylon Moore, a 28-year-old offensive tackle, is currently the leading candidate for the right tackle position.
Moore signed a two-year, $30 million contract in March 2025.
He has played both left and right tackle due to injuries and team changes.
Jawaan Taylor, the previous starter at right tackle, is now with the Atlanta Falcons.
Moore must prove himself in training camp starting July 29 to secure a starting role and possible contract extension.
The Chiefs are also considering undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson for the right tackle position.
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Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 group match, securing first place in Group C and advancing to the last 32. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Matheus Cunha added a goal, and Neymar returned to international play after more than two years.
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Brazil won 3-0 against Scotland on June 24, 2026.
Vinicius Junior scored two goals for Brazil in this match.
Matheus Cunha scored Brazil’s third goal.
Neymar played his first international game in over 2.5 years due to injury.
Brazil finished top of Group C and will play in Texas on June 29.
Scotland is at risk of being eliminated in the group stage again.
Morocco came second in the group with 7 points, behind Brazil on goal difference.
Vinicius Junior has scored in every group match, totaling four goals in the tournament so far.
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The Carolina Panthers have announced their 2026 training camp and preseason schedules. Training camp will start on July 24 and go through August 15, with joint practices scheduled against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. The preseason games include the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 and three additional games leading up to the regular season starting on September 13.
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Training camp begins July 24 and ends August 15 at Bank of America Stadium.
Joint practice sessions are planned with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 19 and Houston Texans on August 26.
The Panthers will play in the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
Preseason games include matches against the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.
The regular season opens with a game against the Chicago Bears on September 13 at 1 p.m. ET.
All times for practices and games may change and locations are primarily at the Panthers' home stadium.
The Week 1 regular season game will be shown on Fox.
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The Charlotte Hornets are actively discussing trades involving their star player, LaMelo Ball. Several teams are showing strong interest in acquiring him.
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The Hornets are in serious trade talks.
Multiple teams want to acquire LaMelo Ball.
LaMelo Ball is the Hornets' star point guard.
The talks indicate strong interest from other teams.
The trade discussions are currently ongoing.
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