The New York Yankees signed catcher Mitch Garver to a minor league contract to add more depth to their team. Garver, who recently played for the Seattle Mariners, struggled this year but has shown strong performance in past seasons.
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Mitch Garver signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.
He will start with the Yankees' Triple-A team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Garver has an opt-out clause later this month in his contract.
Garver was released by the Seattle Mariners after a difficult 2026 season.
In 50 games this year with the Mariners, Garver hit four home runs, had 15 RBIs, and a .175 batting average.
In 2019, Garver won a Silver Slugger Award for his strong hitting, hitting 31 home runs with 61 RBIs.
The Yankees hope Garver can perform well and join their main team.
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Larry Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8. Although he has not officially retired from the NFL, he does not plan to return to playing football.
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Fitzgerald will join the 2026 Hall of Fame class alongside Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri.
NFL rules require players to be retired for five straight seasons before Hall of Fame induction.
Fitzgerald has not formally announced his retirement, despite not planning a comeback.
He rejects the idea of retirement and sees it as a transition to different life phases.
Fitzgerald played 17 seasons, all with the Arizona Cardinals.
He ranks second in NFL history for career receiving yards (17,492) and receptions (1,432), behind only Jerry Rice.
He scored 121 receiving touchdowns, the sixth-most in NFL history.
Fitzgerald earned 11 Pro Bowl selections and multiple All-Pro honors during his career.
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During a Las Vegas Raiders practice, quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby got into a brief fight. Their teammates quickly separated them, and the coach said such incidents can happen during training but must be controlled during games.
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Kirk Cousins is the Raiders’ starting quarterback running the first-team offense.
Maxx Crosby is a star defensive player known as a pass rusher.
The scuffle happened late in a Friday practice session in Henderson, Nevada.
Cousins was upset after Crosby tipped his pass, causing an incomplete play.
Crosby was sent to the sideline after the fight, while Cousins stayed on the field.
The Raiders’ coach, Klint Kubiak, said fighting is not allowed during games and players must be smart.
Teammate Michael Mayer said some tough moments happen in contact practice but players must avoid penalties.
Both Cousins and Crosby are seen as team leaders.
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Stephen Gonsalves, a former top baseball prospect, has retired from professional baseball after an 11-year career. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mexican League, finishing with 1,001 strikeouts.
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Stephen Gonsalves is 32 years old and a left-handed pitcher.
He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2013 during the fourth round.
Gonsalves was once ranked among the top 100 baseball prospects.
He made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Twins, appearing in seven games.
Struggles with control and walking batters affected his MLB career.
He also played for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers (minor leagues), and Colorado Rockies' Triple-A team.
His last professional games were in the Mexican League in 2024.
Gonsalves ended his career with over 1,000 strikeouts, a notable milestone for pitchers.
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Ben Rortvedt has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers just before the trade deadline. The Dodgers traded for him after losing both their starting and backup catchers to injuries, and Rortvedt said he always wanted to play for the Dodgers.
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Ben Rortvedt was traded back to the Dodgers from the New York Mets.
The Dodgers lost two catchers, Will Smith (neck injury) and Dalton Rushing (UCL tear), to the injured list.
Rortvedt had been playing for the Triple-A Syracuse team earlier this season.
The Dodgers traded pitcher Chayce McDermott to get Rortvedt.
Rortvedt first joined the Dodgers at the 2025 trade deadline and played during their World Series title run that year.
Rortvedt made his season debut with the Dodgers on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs.
He expressed excitement about returning to the Dodgers and said it was where he wanted to be.
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Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of the England Lions cricket team to focus on coaching an Australian T20 team called Sydney Thunder. Flintoff thanked the England cricket management and players and will be replaced by Mike Yardy for upcoming matches.
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Andrew Flintoff is 48 years old and began coaching the England Lions in September 2024.
Flintoff accepted a head coach role with Sydney Thunder, an Australian Big Bash T20 franchise.
He decided to leave the England Lions earlier than planned to prepare for his new role.
Flintoff previously coached the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred tournament for two seasons.
England and Wales Cricket Board praised Flintoff for improving the Lions and supporting young players and coaches.
Mike Yardy will take over coaching duties for upcoming matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Flintoff’s last games as Lions coach were during South Africa A’s tour, where his team lost most matches.
Flintoff had also worked informally with England’s white-ball teams before coaching the Lions.
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The New York Jets have named Geno Smith as their starting quarterback. Their offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, praised Smith’s throwing skills and said he is physically in his prime, despite a tough recent season with another team.
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The Jets have struggled to find a consistent quarterback for over ten years.
Geno Smith was originally drafted by the Jets 13 years ago and is now returning to the team.
Frank Reich, the Jets’ offensive coordinator and former NFL quarterback, said Smith has excellent throwing mechanics.
Last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, Smith threw 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, with poor overall stats.
In 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks, Smith had 4,282 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 100.9.
Smith won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2022.
The Jets have strong offensive players around Smith, including Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall.
The Jets hope Smith’s experience and skills will help the team improve their performance this season.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto was ranked No. 32 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 list, voted by active players. Bonitto had a strong 2025 season with many sacks and was part of a top-ranked defense.
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Nik Bonitto was ranked 32nd on the 2026 NFL Top 100 players list.
The ranking is based on votes from active NFL players.
In 2025, Bonitto made his second Pro Bowl and recorded 14 sacks, 28 quarterback hits, and 2 forced fumbles.
He played a key role in the Broncos' defense, which ranked second in total defense and had 68 sacks.
Four other Broncos made the Top 100 list: Zach Allen (73), Courtland Sutton (68), Bo Nix (59), and Garett Bolles (42).
Bonitto suffered a left leg injury in training camp but is expected to recover soon.
The Broncos' preseason starts on August 14 against the Atlanta Falcons.
The regular season opens on September 14 with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Kristian Campbell, a young player for the Boston Red Sox, started strong last season but then struggled and was sent back to the minor leagues. Recently, he has improved his hitting in the minors, but the team is unsure where he fits on the field. Fans hope he will develop into a useful player for the major league team.
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Campbell made the Red Sox opening day roster last season after a good spring training.
He batted .301 with four home runs in his first 29 games.
The Red Sox signed him to a contract through 2034 due to early promise.
Later, his performance declined, leading to a return to the minors.
He is currently hitting .393 over his last 18 games in Triple-A Worcester.
The team no longer sees him as a second baseman or infielder, using him mostly in the outfield or designated hitter role.
There is uncertainty if Campbell can play centerfield or compete for corner outfield positions.
Campbell has struggled with consistency at the plate and with hitting left-handed pitchers.
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The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league contract after he was released by the Colorado Rockies. Brebbia, a Massachusetts native with nine years of major league experience, will try to earn a spot on the Red Sox's main team.
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John Brebbia is a right-handed pitcher, 6-feet-1 inch tall.
He was released by the Colorado Rockies earlier this week.
The Red Sox signed him to a minor league contract.
Brebbia has played nine MLB seasons with six different teams.
He has appeared in 379 MLB games with a 16-22 win-loss record and a 4.12 earned run average (ERA).
In 2023, he played mostly in Triple-A and had a 1-1 record with a 4.14 ERA.
Brebbia is from Massachusetts and hopes to join his hometown team’s major league roster.
The Red Sox added him to increase their pitching options.
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Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, travels extensively to meet political leaders and oversee football projects worldwide. Despite a recent controversy over a failed plan to sell part of FIFA’s World Cup business, Infantino continues his role with strong international connections and a high salary.
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Gianni Infantino is the current president of FIFA, football’s global governing body.
He recently attended the inauguration of Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
Infantino has ties with important world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
He faced criticism and apologized for a plan to sell a 21% stake in FIFA’s World Cup business to private equity firms.
UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments because of this controversy.
Infantino travels frequently on a Qatar Airways executive jet and uses motorcades often reserved for heads of state.
His salary has increased to about £4 million a year, which is higher than his predecessor’s pay.
Part of Infantino’s job is to visit FIFA’s 211 member countries to support football development projects.
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Mike Krukow, a longtime San Francisco Giants announcer and former player, announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 season. The Giants will honor him with a celebration on September 27 during their final home game.
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Mike Krukow has been a Giants announcer for 36 years.
He previously played as an All-Star starting pitcher for the Giants for seven seasons.
Krukow announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 baseball season.
He worked alongside Duane Kuiper, forming a well-loved broadcasting team.
The Giants will celebrate Krukow's career on September 27 at Oracle Park.
Giants President Larry Baer praised Krukow for his contributions on and off the field.
Krukow thanked fans and reflected positively on his long career in baseball.
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said wide receiver Kyle Williams will have an important role on the team this season. Despite new additions to the wide receiver group, Vrabel said coaches will find ways to get Williams the ball and use his speed.
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The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million this offseason.
New England traded for All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown recently.
Stefon Diggs is no longer on the Patriots roster.
Other receivers returning include Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas.
Kyle Williams was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from Washington State.
Williams had a strong college season with 70 catches, 1,198 yards, and 14 touchdowns.
His rookie NFL season included 10 catches for 209 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Coach Vrabel confirmed that Williams will remain an important part of the offense this year.
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Stefon Diggs joined the Washington Commanders and took part in his first practice with the team. He expressed excitement about playing with talented teammates and highlighted the strength of the team's offense.
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Stefon Diggs signed with the Washington Commanders and practiced with them for the first time on Friday.
The signing was officially announced on Friday morning after news broke on Wednesday.
The Commanders’ wide receiver group now includes Diggs, veteran Terry McLaurin, and rookie Antonio Williams.
Diggs praised the team’s offense, mentioning strong players and a mobile quarterback.
He is willing to play in various positions, including outside, inside, and sometimes in the backfield.
Diggs complimented rookie Antonio Williams, who was picked 71st overall in the draft.
In 2025, Diggs made 85 catches for 1,013 yards and scored four touchdowns for the New England Patriots.
The Washington Commanders will start their 2026 season against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13.
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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, at 35 years old and in his 14th NFL season, is performing physically like a younger player according to Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Smith joined the Jets this season to bring experience to an offense that struggled last year, and Reich praises his focus, leadership, and physical condition during training camp.
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Geno Smith is 35 years old and in his 14th NFL season.
Frank Reich, Jets offensive coordinator, says Smith looks physically like he is 28 and in his prime.
Smith was originally drafted by the Jets in 2013 and returned to the team after playing for other teams.
The Jets had a poor offensive performance last season with a 3-14 record.
Smith has a history of strong passing seasons, including three straight years with over 3,500 passing yards in Seattle.
Last season in Las Vegas, Smith threw 17 interceptions, the most in the NFL.
Reich calls Smith a focused leader who influences the whole offense positively.
Reich has experience coaching and playing with many top quarterbacks and rates Smith highly for his mechanics and football mind.
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A misdemeanor gun charge against NBA player James Harden in Texas was dropped after he completed a program that lets people avoid a criminal record by doing community service. Harden was arrested for having a handgun in his vehicle without a license, which is against Texas law.
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James Harden, a Cleveland Cavaliers player, faced a misdemeanor gun charge in Texas.
The charge was dismissed after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
The program allows avoiding a criminal conviction through community service.
Harden was arrested on June 13 in Houston for having a handgun in plain view in his vehicle without a license.
Texas law makes this a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000.
Harden finished his 17th NBA season in May, averaging 23.6 points per game.
Harden declined a $42.3 million contract option to pursue a longer deal with the Cavaliers.
Harden has been an 11-time All-Star and won the MVP award for the 2017-18 NBA season.
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Stefon Diggs, a football player from the Washington area, has joined the Washington Commanders team after playing for other NFL teams for many years. He feels proud to return home and hopes to help his new team by being a strong wide receiver.
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Stefon Diggs is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington.
Diggs was not chosen by Washington or other local teams in the 2015 NFL draft; he was picked by Minnesota in the fifth round.
Diggs played for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots before joining the Commanders.
He has been selected for the Pro Bowl four times, an honor for top NFL players.
Diggs plays as a wide receiver, a player who catches passes and helps move the ball down the field.
The Commanders needed a strong wide receiver to play alongside Terry McLaurin.
Diggs is known for making key catches that create first downs, which help keep the team’s offense going.
Washington’s head coach Dan Quinn said Diggs is a great competitor and understands detailed game strategies.
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Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won the seventh stage of the Tour de France Femmes by riding solo to the top of Mont Ventoux, a famous mountain included in the race for the first time. This win gave her the overall lead in the race, with two stages left to compete.
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Niewiadoma-Phinney is a Polish cyclist riding for the Canyon-SRAM team.
She won the solo climb to the summit finish on Mont Ventoux in stage seven.
This was her first stage win in the Tour de France Femmes after finishing on the podium for four years.
She started the stage third overall, 1 minute 17 seconds behind the leader.
She finished 1 minute 16 seconds ahead of second-place rider Demi Vollering.
Niewiadoma-Phinney now leads the general classification with a 15-second advantage over Vollering.
Two stages remain: a long flat stage for sprinters and a final mountain stage in Nice.
Her parents surprised her on the climb, which motivated her to try harder.
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The Scottish Football Association (SFA) will hold a meeting on September 4 in St Andrews to discuss the future of football in Scotland. The meeting will focus on developing homegrown players and finding ways for clubs to earn more money following the national team's early exit from the World Cup.
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The SFA is organizing an important summit about Scottish football's future.
All clubs in the Scottish Professional Football League have been invited to attend.
The meeting will be on September 4 in St Andrews.
Discussions will include ways to improve training for Scottish players.
Clubs will share successful strategies for developing top talent.
There will be talks about increasing income for football clubs.
Scotland's national team did not advance past the group stage in the recent World Cup.
The summit will be led by SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland.
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Conor McGregor is recovering from his fifth knee surgery after an injury at UFC 329. He plans to work hard during his recovery and aims to return to fight next year, hoping to finish his UFC contract with a bout against Max Holloway.
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McGregor injured his ACL and meniscus in his right knee at UFC 329.
He has undergone five surgeries since the injury.
McGregor announced his surgery is done and shared updates on social media.
He expects a 9-12 month recovery before returning to UFC competition.
His goal is to fight Max Holloway next, the opponent from UFC 329.
McGregor has mentioned that he might retire after finishing his UFC contract.
He named other athletes like Dominick Cruz, Georges St. Pierre, and Tom Brady as motivation for his recovery.
McGregor is 38 years old and is focused on a strong comeback.
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