The Milwaukee Brewers posted a message on social media calling their young pitcher Logan Henderson "untouchable" after missing out on acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The Brewers felt the Tigers' trade demands were too high compared to the deal the Los Angeles Dodgers made to get Skubal.
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The Brewers shared a message on social media saying Logan Henderson is "untouchable."
Logan Henderson pitched well in a recent win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Detroit Tigers wanted a higher price from the Brewers for Tarik Skubal than they did from the Dodgers.
The Dodgers traded three prospects for Skubal, which is seen as a good deal.
The Brewers would have had to give up more top prospects than the Dodgers to get Skubal.
The social media post was seen as a response to the disappointing trade situation for Milwaukee.
The Brewers currently have the best record in Major League Baseball.
Both Logan Henderson and another young pitcher on the Brewers are considered very valuable.
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The New York Jets' defense finished the 2025 NFL season without any interceptions, a first in league history. Veteran cornerback Brandon Stephens and the team are focusing on improving their ability to take the ball away in the 2026 season.
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The Jets had zero interceptions in the entire 2025 NFL season.
This is the first time in NFL history a defense has gone a whole season without an interception.
Brandon Stephens is a 28-year-old cornerback entering his second season with the Jets.
Stephens had two career interceptions before joining the Jets, both in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Jets are focusing on creating more turnovers in the 2026 season to improve their chances of winning.
Head coach Aaron Glenn said Stephens is working on being more consistent in making plays.
The Jets will start their 2026 regular season against the Tennessee Titans on September 13.
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The Denver Broncos traded for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, and quarterback Bo Nix is eager to use Waddle’s skills in the upcoming NFL season. Waddle, a fast and versatile player, has impressive career stats and is preparing in training camp alongside top players to help the Broncos succeed.
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The Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.
Bo Nix, the Broncos’ quarterback, called Waddle an explosive and versatile playmaker.
Waddle was the 6th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
Over five years with Miami, Waddle had 5,039 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns.
Last season, Waddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games.
Waddle is practicing against Patrick Surtain II, an elite cornerback, at Broncos training camp.
The Broncos will begin their 2026 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
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Tank Dell is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans who has suffered serious injuries in recent seasons. After a major knee injury in 2024, he returned to practice in 2026, and the Texans’ head coach says his recovery is progressing well. Dell’s return will be important for the team as he enters a contract year and aims to help the Texans compete for a Super Bowl.
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Tank Dell was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, 69th overall, from Houston.
In 2023, he played 11 games with 709 yards and seven touchdowns on 47 catches.
Dell suffered a broken fibula in Week 13 of 2023, ending that season early.
In 2024, he played 14 games before injuring his knee with torn ligaments and a meniscus.
The 2024 knee injury caused Dell to miss the entire 2025 season.
He returned to practice in 2026 on a limited basis, catching passes and running routes.
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell is following a good recovery plan and progressing well.
Dell’s performance in the upcoming season is important as it is a contract year and the Texans aim to compete for a Super Bowl.
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The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on unconditional release waivers, freeing a spot on their 40-man roster. Wiemer played 32 games this season but struggled after a strong start and was sent to the minor leagues before being released.
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Joey Wiemer is an outfielder for the Washington Nationals.
The Nationals placed him on unconditional release waivers this week.
Wiemer played 32 games for the Nationals this season.
He had a strong start with a .615 batting average and 2 home runs in March.
His performance declined, hitting just .133 in nine games in May.
Wiemer was sent to Triple-A Rochester but struggled there with a .196 batting average in 42 games.
If no team claims him off waivers, he can sign a minor league contract as a free agent.
In his MLB career, Wiemer has played 212 games with a .216 batting average and 19 home runs.
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Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has been moved from the top tier to Tier 2 in a recent ranking by NFL experts. Coaches and executives say his running ability, which helped him stand out, has declined due to injuries and less willingness to take hits.
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Lamar Jackson was previously considered a top-tier quarterback but is now ranked in Tier 2.
NFL coaches and executives attribute his fall mostly to a decrease in his running style.
Jackson is known as a "dual-threat" QB, meaning he can both pass and run effectively.
Injuries, including back and hamstring issues, affected his ability to run during last season.
Experts say if Jackson stops running as much, he will not be seen as an elite quarterback.
Despite the drop, Jackson was still ranked highest within Tier 2, just missing Tier 1.
Jackson was a Tier 1 quarterback last season but not during his MVP-winning years.
His running is seen as key to his ability to win games and maintain elite status.
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The Los Angeles Rams selected rookie quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Simpson will back up veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has been mentoring him as the new season approaches.
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Ty Simpson was picked 13th overall by the Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Simpson will be the backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford.
Matthew Stafford is 38 years old and has played 18 professional seasons.
Stafford won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award recently.
Simpson praised Stafford for being smart and a great teacher.
In college, Simpson played for Alabama and threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2025.
The Rams are expected to compete strongly for the Super Bowl this season.
The Rams start their 2026 season against the San Francisco 49ers on September 10.
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Erik Miller, a pitcher, learned he was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox during his usual throwing routine. Despite seeing trade news, he kept practicing until team staff told him he was no longer with the Giants. Miller then played his first game for the Red Sox, striking out the only batter he faced.
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Erik Miller was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox.
He found out about the trade while throwing warm-up pitches before a Giants game.
Miller decided to continue his routine until a staff member told him to stop.
The Giants were also making other trades involving players like Heliot Ramos and Marcelo Mayer.
Miller made his debut for the Red Sox the day after the trade.
In his first game with Boston, he struck out the only batter he faced.
Miller prefers not to skip his throwing routine, even amid trade news.
The Red Sox are aiming for the postseason and quickly added Miller to their bullpen (a group of relief pitchers).
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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Trey Yesavage on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his left knee. The team has called up two players from their minor league team to replace him temporarily.
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Trey Yesavage is a young pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
He left a recent game early due to left knee inflammation.
The Blue Jays put him on the 15-day injured list.
Yesavage has played 18 games this season with an 8-8 win-loss record.
His earned run average (ERA) this season is 3.65, with 91 strikeouts.
Last season, he made his first major league appearances and played well in the playoffs.
The Blue Jays called up Lazaro Estrada and Chase Lee from their Triple-A minor league team.
Pitcher Chad Davis was sent down to Triple-A.
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The Cleveland Browns have two quarterbacks competing for the starting spot: Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Experts from The Athletic ranked both players among the worst in the NFL, placing them in the lowest tier due to doubts about their abilities and recent performances.
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The Browns’ quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are ranked in the lowest tier (Tier 4) by NFL coaches and executives.
Tier 4 includes players who are either unproven or veterans not suited to be full-time starters.
Watson was once a top-tier quarterback in 2020 and 2021 but has declined due to injuries, surgery, and a suspension.
Some experts believe Watson’s skills and motivation have sharply decreased, potentially placing him even lower than Tier 4.
Shedeur Sanders ranks at the very bottom and struggles with accuracy and reading defenses.
Coaches see potential for improvement under the Browns' new coach, Todd Monken, who has previously helped quarterbacks develop.
Monken’s offensive style may benefit both Watson and Sanders by emphasizing full-field reads rather than focusing solely on coverage.
It is unclear who will ultimately be the Browns’ starting quarterback, with both expected to play during the season.
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Bijan Robinson signed a three-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons worth $75 million, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. After the news, actor Matthew McConaughey, who has a connection to Robinson from his college years at the University of Texas, sent him a congratulatory message.
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Bijan Robinson’s new contract with the Atlanta Falcons is for three years and $75 million.
This contract makes him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
Matthew McConaughey, involved with University of Texas athletics, texted Robinson after the contract announcement.
Robinson played three years at the University of Texas, gaining 4,215 yards and scoring 41 touchdowns.
In his final college year, he led the Big 12 conference with 1,580 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns.
By his third NFL season in 2025, Robinson led the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage.
During that NFL season, he rushed for 1,478 yards and scored 7 touchdowns.
He also caught 79 passes for 820 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2025.
The Falcons will start their 2026 season playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 13.
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The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Austin Hays for assignment, meaning he is no longer on their active roster and other teams can claim him. Hays recently finished a rehab stint after a calf injury and played 12 games this season before the move.
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Austin Hays is 31 years old and an outfielder in baseball.
He was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox.
Hays was recovering from a calf strain and just finished rehab at Triple-A Charlotte.
He played 12 games with the White Sox this season, hitting one home run and seven RBIs.
Before joining the White Sox, Hays played 103 games for the Cincinnati Reds in 2025 with 15 home runs and a .266 batting average.
Hays was an All-Star player in 2023 while with the Baltimore Orioles.
From 2021 to 2025, he hit at least 15 home runs in four seasons.
The White Sox decided to move on as they felt Hays did not fit their current roster needs.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have removed the name GEHA Field from their stadium and will now call it simply Arrowhead Stadium again. The change comes after the naming rights deal with GEHA ended and fans and players mostly used the original name.
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The stadium was called GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium starting in 2021 due to a naming rights deal.
Fans, players, and coaches mostly continued to call it Arrowhead Stadium.
The stadium originally opened in 1972 as Arrowhead Stadium.
FIFA called the stadium “Kansas City Stadium” during the 2026 World Cup matches held there.
The Chiefs will keep playing at Arrowhead Stadium until the lease ends in 2031.
After 2031, the Chiefs will move to a new $3 billion domed stadium being built in Kansas.
The new stadium’s official name has not been decided yet.
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LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold responded to the news, saying it is normal for players to join strong teams to compete for championships.
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LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers with a two-year contract.
This will be his 24th season playing in the NBA.
James’ move ended a widely discussed free agency period.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold spoke about James' decision during filming of the TV show "Hard Knocks."
Darnold said players often want to join good teams for a chance at a championship.
Veteran NFL player Cooper Kupp agreed that free agents want to play for titles.
James joins teammates like Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey on the 76ers.
The Seahawks will start their 2026 season with a rematch against the New England Patriots.
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy addressed false social media claims about his preference in the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and DeShaun Watson. Jeudy denied the altered video’s narrative and emphasized his support for all teammates without getting involved in decisions he does not control.
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Jerry Jeudy responded after a video wrongly suggested he favored DeShaun Watson in the Browns’ QB battle.
The edited TikTok video showed Jeudy holding up four fingers, taken to mean support for Watson, who wears No. 4.
Jeudy called the social media narrative false and said he focuses on doing his own job.
He posted messages on X (formerly Twitter) rejecting the fake story and urged people to stop spreading false narratives.
Shedeur Sanders and DeShaun Watson are competing for the starting QB role under new Browns coach Todd Monken.
Sanders started the last eight games of the previous season after rookie QB Dillon Gabriel was sidelined.
Watson missed the previous season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon injury.
The Browns view the QB contest as competitive but without backstage conflicts, aiming to pick the starter before the preseason begins on August 15.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will change the name of their stadium back to "Arrowhead Stadium" starting in the 2026 season. The stadium was called "GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium" since 2021 after a naming deal but will now return to its original name.
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Arrowhead Stadium opened in August 1972 and is known as a very loud sports venue.
It holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar outdoors at 142.2 decibels in 2014.
The stadium was renamed "GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium" in March 2021 after a sponsorship deal with Government Employees Health Association (GEHA).
The Chiefs and GEHA agreed to return to the original stadium name starting from the 2026 NFL season.
GEHA will remain a sponsor of the Chiefs and continue to support various programs with the team.
The Chiefs president said the name change honors the stadium’s history and the team’s tradition.
Arrowhead Stadium is famous for being the home of key Chiefs figures like coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and tight end Travis Kelce.
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Jos Buttler has become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history by passing Kieron Pollard’s total of 14,803 runs. Buttler scored 51 runs from 20 balls in a recent match, bringing his career total to 14,833 runs in the shortest format of cricket.
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Jos Buttler hit a six off Marco Jansen to break the T20 run-scoring record.
He now has 14,833 runs in T20 cricket, the most ever scored in this format.
Kieron Pollard previously held the record with 14,803 runs.
Buttler has played 522 T20 matches and is England’s leading player with 160 caps.
Alex Hales has the most T20 appearances for England at 528 matches.
Buttler’s runs include 1,192 from the cricket competition called The Hundred, which counts toward T20 stats.
He made his T20 debut in 2009 and England international debut two years later.
His first T20 international century came in the 2021 T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is preparing for the new football season with a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion. Hurts is optimistic about learning Mannion’s new system and believes it will help the team play better and control the game.
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Jalen Hurts is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles have a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion.
Hurts says the new system focuses on rhythm, pace, and playing with your feet.
Hurts enjoys learning the new style of play and finds it motivating.
The Eagles want to control games by playing different styles of football.
Hurts feels he has improved personally and is encouraging teammates to improve too.
The team is currently adjusting and putting together the new system.
Hurts describes this time as a “calibrating” period before the season starts.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are releasing veteran hitter Marcell Ozuna after a slow season. They will promote Ronny Simon from their minor league team to replace him as they aim for the playoffs.
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The Pirates are ending their contract with Marcell Ozuna, a 35-year-old designated hitter.
Ozuna struggled this season, hitting .203 with 8 home runs in 70 games.
The team signed Ozuna to a $12 million one-year deal in February hoping he would improve their lineup.
The Pirates plan to promote Ronny Simon, an outfielder from their Triple-A minor league team.
Pittsburgh is 3 1/2 games behind for a wild-card playoff spot in the National League.
The team recently strengthened its bullpen by acquiring pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets.
Despite support from the manager and general manager, the Pirates decided to move on from Ozuna to improve their playoff chances.
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Dick Vitale, a longtime college basketball announcer, said his recent blood tests are very good after his fifth cancer diagnosis. He is receiving immunotherapy treatments that are helping to fight the cancer.
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Dick Vitale is 87 years old and a well-known college basketball announcer.
He has been diagnosed with cancer five times since 2021.
His cancers include melanoma, lymphoma, vocal cord cancer, and lymph node cancer.
Vitale has undergone surgery and immunotherapy treatments.
He received the Jimmy V Award for perseverance in 2022.
The Jimmy V Award is named after Jim Valvano, a coach and close friend of Vitale who died from cancer.
Vitale helps raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, started by Valvano.
He appeared on ESPN some last season but has not announced plans for the next season.
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