The Oakland Athletics baseball team and their longtime general manager, David Forst, have agreed to part ways. Forst, who has been with the team for 27 years and served as GM since 2015, will step down because he does not want to move to Las Vegas, where the team plans to relocate by 2028.
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David Forst joined the Athletics organization in 2000 and became GM in 2015.
The Athletics are moving from the Bay Area to Las Vegas, Nevada, before the 2028 season.
Forst and his family decided not to relocate to Las Vegas.
Forst’s contract ends after the 2026 season.
The Athletics thanked Forst for nearly 30 years of service and leadership.
Assistant GM Dan Feinstein will serve as interim GM until the end of the 2026 season.
Feinstein has worked with the Athletics on and off since 1994 and also spent time with the Dodgers and Rays.
The team is currently looking for a new permanent general manager.
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Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, announced his intention to enter the upcoming WNBA draft, citing the league’s rules on gender identity as allowing his eligibility. Kanter stated he wants the WNBA to apply its rules equally and without exceptions. The WNBA and its players’ association have not officially responded to his claim.
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Enes Kanter Freedom last played in the NBA four years ago and shared a video declaring his eligibility for the WNBA draft.
Kanter based his claim on the WNBA’s current eligibility guidelines, which he says allow anyone to join by simply declaring their gender identity.
He emphasized he is not trying to disrespect anyone but wants rules applied consistently and fairly.
Kanter was the third overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft and is 6-foot-10 tall and weighs 250 pounds.
The WNBA Players Association said they support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will not be political pawns.
No official statement has been made by the WNBA regarding Kanter’s video or draft claim as of now.
Experts think Kanter’s announcement aims to generate attention by stirring debate on a controversial issue.
The next WNBA draft is scheduled for May 2027, with several college players expected to be top picks.
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Jonathan Kuminga, a young NBA player, is still looking for the right team and contract during the free agency period. Several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, have shown interest, but no deal has been made yet.
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Jonathan Kuminga is a free agent in the NBA for the second year in a row.
The Los Angeles Lakers showed early interest and talked to him about a bigger role.
A potential deal involving the Lakers and Atlanta faced problems with contract details and player trades.
Other teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves are also interested.
Kuminga offers athleticism and versatility, qualities many teams need.
Teams are cautious about committing to a long-term contract with him.
Kuminga prefers to find the right fit rather than rushing into a deal.
His summer has been marked by waiting as both he and teams consider options.
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Ohio State football coach Ryan Day shared his concerns after the team's first practice of the 2026 season, especially about the offensive line and backup players. The team has strong returning players but faces questions about who will fill certain key positions as they prepare for their season opener on September 5.
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Ryan Day is entering his eighth season as Ohio State’s head coach and aims for another top 10 finish.
The offensive line is a major concern due to struggles in key games last season.
Four starters on the offensive line return, but some positions may have new starters.
The tight end group has returning players and new transfers but uncertainty over who will get most playing time.
Wide receiver depth looks strong with star players returning and new additions joining the team.
Running back Bo Jackson returns, but Isaiah West’s strong offseason could affect playing time.
Freshman running back Legend Bey missed the first practice due to a team rules violation.
Ohio State starts its season at home against Ball State on September 5 and may face a top 10 Texas team the following week.
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The New Orleans Saints signed veteran linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year contract. Jones, who was born and raised in New Orleans and played college football at LSU, has previously played for the Falcons, Browns, and Buccaneers.
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Deion Jones is a 31-year-old linebacker who started his career in 2016.
He was a second-round draft pick from LSU and made the Pro Bowl in 2017.
Jones signed a four-year, $57 million contract extension in 2019 while with the Atlanta Falcons.
He played for the Falcons before being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
Jones has played for multiple teams recently and started only three games in the last three seasons.
The Saints signed Jones to add experienced players to their linebacker group, which lacks depth.
Jones has now played for every team in the NFC South division.
This signing is a homecoming for Jones, who grew up and went to school in New Orleans.
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a defensive player for the Kansas City Chiefs, missed the entire last season due to a serious hamstring injury. Now healthy, he has been showing strong performances in practice, and head coach Andy Reid has praised his power and speed on defense.
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah was the Chiefs' first-round pick in 2023.
He missed all of last season because of a hamstring injury.
Coach Andy Reid praised Anudike-Uzomah’s quick start and physical play.
Anudike-Uzomah says he feels healthy and ready to play.
The Chiefs lost several defensive players, opening chances for new players to step up.
Anudike-Uzomah played college football at Kansas State and earned top defensive honors.
In his first two NFL seasons, his stats were below expectations.
The 2026 season is important for Anudike-Uzomah, as he is entering a key contract year.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers missed signing LeBron James and are now considering signing James Harden, who is still a free agent. Harden’s close relationship with Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers' roster needs make his return to Cleveland possible despite financial limits.
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The Cavaliers aimed to sign LeBron James, but he joined the Philadelphia 76ers instead.
James Harden remains unsigned as a free agent.
Cleveland faces salary cap limits, making it hard to add large contracts.
The team is exploring options but finds few simple solutions due to salary rules.
Harden and Donovan Mitchell remain close friends, shown by Harden attending Mitchell’s wedding.
Harden could help the Cavaliers as an experienced scorer and playmaker.
The Cavaliers want to add players carefully while managing financial constraints.
Harden is not the dominant player he once was but can still improve the team's offense.
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Cole Hutson, an offensive lineman from the University of Texas, attended tryouts with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns but was not signed. After winning a court case that gave him an extra year to play college football, he is returning to Texas for his fifth and final year of eligibility.
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Cole Hutson played 10 games for the Texas Longhorns in 2025, mainly as a center and guard.
He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and did not immediately get a contract as an undrafted free agent.
Hutson attended minicamps with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys but was not signed by either team.
In July, he sued the NCAA in Texas to gain an additional year of college eligibility.
A U.S. District Judge granted players like Hutson the right to play another year of college sports.
Hutson will play his fifth college season for Texas and may participate in the season opener on September 5 against Texas State.
This extra year gives Hutson more time to improve and attract attention from NFL teams.
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Robert Whittaker, a former UFC Middleweight champion, agreed to fight Jan Blachowicz, a former light heavyweight champion, later this year. Whittaker recently won his first light heavyweight fight, while Blachowicz lost his last bout and called out Whittaker despite questions about his future in the sport.
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Robert Whittaker won his UFC light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov.
Jan Blachowicz, ranked #4, lost his last fight to Stirling Navajo.
Blachowicz is 43 years old and has been urged to consider retirement.
Whittaker is about 10 years younger and quicker than Blachowicz.
Whittaker agreed to fight Blachowicz by commenting on Instagram and tagging UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard.
The fight could be important for Whittaker’s rise in the light heavyweight division.
A loss for Blachowicz might lead to the end of his UFC career after several recent losses.
Blachowicz has not won a fight since May 2022 due to a knee injury.
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During a Las Vegas Raiders practice, quarterback Kirk Cousins and linebacker Maxx Crosby had a heated exchange after Crosby blocked one of Cousins' passes. The two players argued and had to be separated by teammates, but the coach said such incidents are normal in training camp.
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Maxx Crosby tipped a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins during a two-minute drill in practice.
Cousins confronted Crosby, grabbing his jersey, leading to an argument.
Teammates broke up the confrontation.
Cousins continued practicing and completed four passes afterward; Crosby did not finish the drill.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said this type of intensity is normal during training camp.
Cousins is a 37-year-old veteran quarterback brought in for leadership.
Crosby is a key defensive player known for his competitiveness.
The Raiders are preparing for the 2026 season with a new head coach and a young quarterback.
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Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the current World Series champions. Skubal says he hopes to return to the Tigers when he becomes a free agent this offseason.
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Tarik Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers by the Detroit Tigers.
The Tigers received center fielder Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith in return.
Skubal has spent his entire career with the Tigers before being traded.
He expressed a strong desire to return to Detroit during free agency after the playoffs.
Skubal aimed to win a World Series with the Tigers, who last won in 1984.
Joining the Dodgers increases his chances of winning a World Series title.
The Tigers will need to decide if they want to offer Skubal a contract given his value.
Skubal has won the American League Cy Young Award twice and was named Tiger of the Year twice.
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The Tennessee Titans signed their 2023 first-round draft pick, Peter Skoronski, to a four-year contract worth $100 million, making him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. Skoronski, who was chosen 11th overall, has started 48 games and was ranked the sixth-best guard last season.
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Peter Skoronski was picked 11th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
He signed a four-year contract worth $100 million, with $88 million guaranteed.
This deal makes Skoronski the highest-paid offensive guard in the NFL.
Skoronski switched from offensive tackle in college to guard in the NFL.
He has started and played in 48 games for the Titans.
Pro Football Focus ranked him as the sixth-best guard last season.
The Titans used their option to keep him through a fifth year before this contract.
Skoronski has not yet been named to the Pro Bowl or earned All-Pro honors.
The Titans have not made the playoffs during Skoronski’s time on the team.
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Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, wants to start joint practices or scrimmages with other college teams in the spring. He suggested playing against nearby teams like the Air Force Falcons, which is currently allowed only for lower-level college teams.
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Deion Sanders is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes college football team.
He wants to have joint practices and scrimmages between different college teams in spring training.
Currently, top-level college teams (FBS) are not allowed to do this, but lower-level teams (FCS) can.
Sanders proposed games against local teams like the Air Force Falcons to promote football in Colorado.
His team recently went on a professional-style training camp away from their usual location.
The camp included workouts, team bonding, and staying at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs campus.
Sanders emphasized the importance of team bonding and keeping players focused by limiting outside distractions.
He believes spring games between different teams would be good for college football and local communities.
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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor was injured in training camp with shoulder and neck issues. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Iheanachor will miss practice on Friday but is expected to return on Monday.
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Max Iheanachor is a first-round rookie offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He got hurt during a padded practice session on Thursday.
The injury affected his right shoulder and neck.
Iheanachor was helped off the field by a team medical trainer.
Head coach Mike McCarthy gave an update saying Iheanachor won’t train Friday but could return Monday.
Iheanachor was the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He played well in college at Arizona State and was praised for his skills before the injury.
The Steelers hope the injury is not serious since they previously lost another rookie tackle to injury.
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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution recognizing the University of Missouri’s claim to the 1960 college football national championship. This adds Missouri to four teams with claims to that title from a year when national champions were decided by polls and not a playoff system.
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Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri introduced the resolution supporting Missouri’s 1960 football team.
The resolution passed without any objections but does not have the force of law.
Missouri’s 1960 team finished with a 10-1 record, winning the Orange Bowl against Navy.
Missouri lost to Kansas during the season, but Kansas had to forfeit that win due to using an ineligible player.
Other teams claiming the 1960 title include Minnesota, Mississippi, Washington, and Iowa, based on different polls or ranking systems.
The way college football champions were determined in 1960 was through rankings and polls, before modern playoff systems existed.
Missouri had not previously officially recognized the 1960 team as national champions.
The Helms Athletic Foundation and Litkenhous Rating system also selected different champions that year.
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Clayton Kershaw, a retired baseball player from the Los Angeles Dodgers, visited the Los Angeles Rams' training camp with his children. He met and took a photo with NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, who plans to play another season in 2026.
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Clayton Kershaw retired after 18 years with the Dodgers and won two World Series championships in 2024 and 2025.
Matthew Stafford, the defending NFL Most Valuable Player, announced he will play in the 2026 season.
Kershaw and Stafford have been friends since childhood and went to the same high school in Dallas, Texas.
Both were first-round draft picks in their sports: Kershaw in baseball and Stafford in football.
Stafford began his NFL career with the Detroit Lions and was traded to the Rams in 2021, reuniting him with Kershaw in Los Angeles.
Stafford attended Kershaw’s last regular-season baseball game, and now Kershaw is supporting Stafford’s upcoming football season.
Kershaw visited the Rams’ training camp with his three children during this visit.
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WNBA player Caitlin Clark called for better officiating after a hit to her throat was not initially penalized, though the opposing player later received a one-game suspension. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal encouraged Clark to stay strong, saying her rivals are jealous of her skills and that she could soon become the top player in the league.
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Caitlin Clark was hit in the throat during a game by Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas.
The original play was not called a foul by officials.
Alyssa Thomas later received a one-game suspension for the incident.
Clark publicly said the WNBA needs to improve how it protects players.
Shaquille O’Neal told Clark to "toughen up" because other players are jealous of her talent.
O’Neal said if Clark continues playing well, she will be recognized as the best in the league.
Clark is the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists, doing so in 54 games.
She broke the previous record set by Diana Taurasi who reached those stats in 62 games.
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The Atlanta Falcons have released linebacker Troy Andersen, a former second-round draft pick, after an injury-filled career. Andersen played well in his first NFL year but has missed many games due to injuries in recent seasons.
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Troy Andersen was drafted by the Falcons in the second round (58th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Andersen had a strong rookie year with 69 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a forced fumble over 17 games.
He has played only nine games in the last three seasons due to multiple injuries.
Andersen missed the entire 2025 season while on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
The Falcons released Andersen about a week into training camp in 2026.
The Falcons focused on strengthening their defense in the 2026 offseason, adding new defensive players.
Andersen had a notable college career at Montana State, earning many defensive honors.
He is now looking to join a new team after being released by the Falcons.
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Shaquille O’Neal advised WNBA star Caitlin Clark to “toughen up” and handle challenges if she wants to become the top player in the league. Clark has faced tough officiating and physical play since joining the league, including a recent incident where an opposing player was suspended.
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Caitlin Clark plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
Clark was hit on the throat by Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas on June 24; no foul was called at the game, but Thomas was later suspended for one game.
Shaquille O’Neal said Clark must endure challenges and “take those licks” to become a leading player.
O’Neal compared Clark’s experience to a “rite of passage” that all great players face.
Clark has set a WNBA record by reaching 1,000 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists in just 54 games.
She scored a career-high 45 points in a game against the Seattle Storm on July 17.
O’Neal emphasized that continuing to perform well will help Clark earn respect and the chance to be “given the throne” as the league’s face.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs signed a new three-year contract worth up to $75.75 million, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Gibbs said he felt relieved to end stressful negotiations and is excited to return to practice with his team.
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Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions.
The contract is worth $67.5 million guaranteed and could reach $75.75 million with bonuses.
Gibbs is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
He has scored 49 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons, breaking the previous record.
Last season, Gibbs gained 1,839 yards from scrimmage and scored 18 touchdowns.
He has rushed for 3,580 yards since joining the NFL, with an average of 5.3 yards per carry.
Lions coach Scottie Montgomery praised Gibbs for his hard work and professionalism.
Gibbs was picked 12th overall in the 2023 NFL draft and has improved every year.
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