Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was removed from practice on August 4 after throwing a punch at teammate J.C. Latham during a scuffle. Instead of sending him to the locker room, head coach Robert Saleh had Simmons continue drills on a side field with the strength coach.
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Jeffery Simmons threw a punch during practice and was ejected.
The punch was directed at offensive tackle J.C. Latham after a scuffle with center Austin Schlottmann.
Head coach Robert Saleh said anyone who throws a punch is removed from practice, similar to game rules.
Simmons was allowed to keep training on the side field instead of sitting out completely.
Simmons had another small fight during practice the day before.
Simmons was picked 19th in the 2019 NFL Draft after an off-field incident in high school.
Despite past issues, Simmons has been very successful in the NFL over seven seasons.
Coach Saleh emphasized that incidents like this are rare for Simmons.
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The Detroit Lions traded their running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans and are now looking for more players to support their star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. They have signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and tried out three other running backs, including former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire, as they prepare for the new season.
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The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for a fourth-round draft pick in 2027.
Jahmyr Gibbs is considered the Lions’ best running back.
The Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal after trading Montgomery.
Pacheco previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs but has been inconsistent in recent years.
The Lions worked out four running backs on Tuesday, including Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a former first-round draft pick.
Raheem Blackshear, another running back, has already signed with the Lions recently.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a strong rookie season but lost playing time to Pacheco.
Sione Vaki is another running back on the team but has limited professional experience and yards.
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Travis Hunter, a player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is preparing for his second NFL season after an injury-shortened rookie year. He has gained weight and muscle in the offseason but says it has not slowed him down. The team plans to use him mostly on defense while still playing him on offense sometimes.
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Hunter was drafted second overall and won the Heisman Trophy in college.
In his rookie season (2025), he played 7 games with one touchdown catch and no interceptions.
His rookie season ended early because of a torn LCL (a knee injury).
Hunter gained about 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason.
He says the added weight has not affected his speed or agility.
The Jaguars intend to use him mainly as a defender but also on offense occasionally.
Hunter has been practicing both offense and defense to get back into form after his injury.
Fans and SportsCenter noticed and talked about Hunter’s physical transformation on social media.
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The Washington Commanders are considering adding veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to their team. Diggs had a strong season with the New England Patriots after recovering from a knee injury and could help the Commanders’ young quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
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The Commanders once considered signing Brandon Aiyuk but have shifted focus to other veteran receivers.
Stefon Diggs led the Patriots in receiving last season with 85 catches, 1,013 yards, and four touchdowns.
Diggs is recovering well after tearing his ACL in 2024 and played only half the offensive snaps last season.
Diggs is interested in playing for the Commanders, partly because he is from the Washington area.
Adding Diggs could help the Commanders’ quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who was drafted just before Drake Maye.
The Commanders have other key receivers like Terry McLaurin, who is healthy again, and Treylon Burks, who may take on a bigger role next season.
The team is still evaluating their receiver options during training camp.
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Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says the team has a better plan for using star player Travis Hunter in 2026. Hunter, who plays both offense and defense, will have a clearer and simpler role to help the team, especially after recovering from an injury last season.
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Travis Hunter joined the NFL last year and plays as both a receiver and a cornerback.
Hunter tore his LCL (a knee ligament) after seven games in his rookie season.
Last season, Hunter caught 28 passes for 298 yards and 1 touchdown, and made 15 tackles on defense.
The Jaguars plan to use Hunter more on defense this season but also involve him in specific offensive plays.
Coach Liam Coen wants Hunter to focus on certain offensive roles like quick passes and contested catches, not learn the entire offense.
The Jaguars lost two top cornerbacks in the offseason and expect Hunter to play a bigger defensive role.
On offense, Hunter will compete with other receivers but will have a simplified role to help him succeed.
The Jaguars won 13 games last year and aim to build on that success with Hunter healthy for 2026.
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The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the 2026 NFL season with hopes to improve from last year’s 7-9-1 record. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer announced that Tyler Guyton will be the starting left tackle again, tasked with protecting quarterback Dak Prescott.
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The Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs.
The team had one of the worst defenses in the league, allowing 30.1 points per game.
Defensive players like DeMarvion Overshown, Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Dee Winters, Rashan Gary, and Caleb Downs are expected to strengthen the defense.
The main competition is for the starting left tackle position on offense, between Tyler Guyton and Nathan Thomas.
Brian Schottenheimer chose Tyler Guyton to start at left tackle in 2026.
Guyton was the Cowboys’ 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft but struggled in his first two seasons with low performance grades and injuries.
Dak Prescott threw for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season but was sacked 31 times.
Guyton’s role is to protect Prescott’s blind side and help avoid sacks and injuries.
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The UFC hosted the Freedom 250 fight card at the White House, which became the most-watched UFC event in the U.S. with 17 million viewers. Despite its popularity, the event caused the UFC to lose about $30 million because it did not make money from ticket sales or pay-per-view.
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The Freedom 250 event took place on the South Lawn of the White House.
It attracted 34 million viewers worldwide, including 17 million in the U.S. and Latin America.
UFC lost around $30 million putting on the event.
No tickets were sold and the event was streamed on Paramount+, so there was no income from ticket or pay-per-view sales.
UFC made some money from sponsorships and brand deals, partially reducing the expected $60 million loss.
UFC president Dana White said events like the Freedom 250 would not happen again because they are too costly.
Despite the loss, UFC’s overall revenue rose by $119.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 to $535.7 million, a 29% increase from the previous year.
A large part of UFC’s revenue came from its broadcast deal with Paramount.
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West college sports conferences have settled a legal dispute about rules and fees related to schools leaving one conference for the other. This agreement allows both conferences and the involved schools to focus on their athletic programs without ongoing lawsuits.
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement ending all their legal cases.
The dispute involved “poaching” rules and exit fees when schools moved from the Mountain West to the Pac-12.
The contested rule required payments starting at $10 million for the first school that left, increasing with each additional school.
Several schools, including Boise State and Colorado State, are transferring to the Pac-12 this fall.
The Mountain West has added new football teams, such as UTEP, Hawaii, and Northern Illinois, to replace departing schools.
Gonzaga University will join the Pac-12 as a non-football school.
The settlement helps both conferences focus on supporting athletes, fans, and campuses without legal distractions.
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The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason. Brandon Miller, a leading scorer for the Hornets, spoke about the trade and expressed support for Ball’s future growth in Minnesota.
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LaMelo Ball was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ball was one of two players on the Hornets to score 20 points or more per game last season.
Brandon Miller also averaged over 20 points per game last season for the Hornets.
Miller said the trade was difficult because of the close relationship with Ball.
Miller believes Ball has a lot to learn and is excited to see his development.
Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game over six seasons with the Hornets.
In Minnesota, Ball will join Anthony Edwards, forming a strong player duo.
Miller will likely have to take on more responsibility with the Hornets this coming season.
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The Boston Red Sox have removed pitcher Ryan Watson from their active roster and replaced him with Erik Miller. Watson appeared in 35 major league games this season before being designated for assignment.
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Ryan Watson was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox.
Erik Miller was added to replace Watson on the active roster.
Watson played in 35 major league games this season with a 1-0 win-loss record.
He had an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53 and 43 strikeouts in 55.2 innings pitched.
Watson is 28 years old and has experience as a long reliever, which means pitching multiple innings in relief.
Designated for assignment means the team removed him from the roster and other teams can claim him.
The Red Sox made this move after an active 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
Other teams may consider adding Watson due to his potential and pitching skills.
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The Minnesota Vikings are deciding who will be their starting quarterback between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray during their training camp. McCarthy had some poor throws that upset fans, while former Viking Adrian Peterson praised Murray’s skills and suggested Murray might be the better choice.
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The Vikings have two quarterbacks competing: J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.
McCarthy started 10 games for the Vikings last season.
During a recent drill, McCarthy overthrew three passes in a row, frustrating fans.
McCarthy improved his accuracy in later attempts but may be losing fan confidence.
Adrian Peterson, a former Vikings star, said McCarthy has potential but criticized some of his decisions.
Peterson praised Murray for his agility, strong arm, and ability to extend plays.
Murray is seen by Peterson as a good fit and possible game-changer for the Vikings.
The final choice for starting quarterback is still undecided as the season approaches.
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David Muir shared a story about 6-year-old Asher Harvey from North Carolina, who has a heart condition. Asher got to play for a day with the Carolina Panthers and scored his first touchdown in an NFL stadium.
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Asher Harvey is a 6-year-old boy from North Carolina.
He has a congenital heart defect, which is a heart problem present from birth.
The Carolina Panthers NFL team signed him to play for a day.
Asher scored his first touchdown in an NFL stadium during this special event.
The story was shared by David Muir on ABC News.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are unlikely to sign a veteran wide receiver this season as they focus on developing their young players. Veteran Keenan Allen is currently unsigned, but the team feels confident in younger receivers like Brenen Thompson and Quentin Johnston to support quarterback Justin Herbert.
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The Chargers signed Keenan Allen for one year at $8.5 million in 2025.
Allen was the team's second-leading receiver with 81 catches, 777 yards, and four touchdowns.
Allen remains unsigned in free agency during the current training camp.
The Chargers prefer to develop younger receivers and are not expected to sign another veteran receiver this late in the offseason.
Rookie Brenen Thompson has shown promise in training camp.
Other key receivers include Quentin Johnston, Tre’ Harris, Derius Davis, and Ladd McConkey.
The team picked up the fifth-year option on Johnston, showing confidence in his potential.
Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel plans to use versatile receivers like McConkey more frequently.
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Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is recovering well from a torn ACL and LCL injury he suffered in December. Teammate Chris Jones says Mahomes looks the same as before the injury and is ready for the upcoming NFL season.
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Mahomes injured his ACL and LCL in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
He had surgery the day after the injury.
Mahomes was cleared to participate in training camp about seven months later.
He has been practicing while wearing a knee brace.
Chris Jones, a Chiefs defensive tackle, says Mahomes' ability looks unchanged.
The Chiefs lost their last four games after Mahomes was injured last season.
Mahomes is almost 31 years old and his teammate Travis Kelce is nearing the end of his career.
The Chiefs have key players like Kelce, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, rookie Cyrus Allen, and running back Kenneth Walker III to support Mahomes.
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Robby Albarado, a well-known jockey who won the Preakness Stakes twice, has died at the age of 52. He recently had a medical procedure to place a stent near his heart and had retired from racing in 2022.
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Robby Albarado was a jockey who won the Preakness Stakes two times.
He rode the horse Curlin to victories in the 2007 Preakness and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
He also won the 2020 Preakness riding the filly Swiss Skydiver.
Albarado won more than 5,200 races in his career and earned over $221 million.
After retiring in 2022, he worked as an exercise rider for trainer Kenny McPeek.
He had a recent hospital stay for a stent procedure to relieve a heart blockage.
Robby Albarado was from Lafayette, Louisiana, and started racing on small, local tracks before becoming a professional.
Churchill Downs confirmed and expressed condolences on his death.
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The Chicago Bears have signed their right tackle, Darnell Wright, to a four-year contract extension worth $116 million. Wright is now the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history and an important part of the Bears' offensive line.
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Darnell Wright signed a four-year, $116 million extension with the Chicago Bears.
Wright is the highest-paid right tackle ever in the NFL.
He is the second-highest paid offensive tackle after Laremy Tunsil.
Wright was drafted 10th overall from Tennessee and has played three strong seasons.
The Bears' offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL last season.
Rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo is injured and likely to miss most of the season.
Veteran center Drew Dalman retired in the offseason, creating a vacancy.
The Bears aim to use Wright’s contract to build toward winning a championship.
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Pitcher Tarik Skubal, previously with the Detroit Tigers, is making his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The Dodgers acquired him in a trade by giving up three prospects, strengthening their pitching lineup as they aim for a third consecutive World Series win.
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Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Skubal will pitch his first game for the Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
The Dodgers gave up three prospects—River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith—to get Skubal.
Skubal has won the American League Cy Young Award twice in the past two seasons.
His contract ends after this season, so he is considered a "rental" player.
Some fans think the Dodgers are too powerful because they spend a lot and still have many good young players.
MLB might introduce a salary cap in the future to make the league more balanced, but that will be discussed after this season.
The Dodgers are trying to build one of the strongest teams in baseball by using their financial and player resources fully.
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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. He earned this deal after a strong third season leading the league in total yards from scrimmage.
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Bijan Robinson extended his contract with the Atlanta Falcons for three years, totaling $75 million.
The contract includes $51 million guaranteed money.
This makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Robinson led the NFL in his third year with 2,298 total yards from scrimmage.
He rushed 287 times for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns.
He caught 79 passes for 820 yards and four touchdowns.
Robinson was the 8th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Before the NFL, he played three seasons for the Texas Longhorns, leading the Big 12 in rushing yards and touchdowns in his final college year.
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The Washington Wizards are improving their basketball team by adding young talent and experienced players. They hope new star A.J. Dybantsa and established players Trae Young and Anthony Davis will help the team win more games this season.
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The Washington Wizards won only 17 games last season.
The team drafted A.J. Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick.
Trae Young and Anthony Davis joined the team last season.
Young recently signed a maximum contract extension with the Wizards.
Davis has a history of injuries that the team needs to consider.
Both Dybantsa and Young are best when they have the ball.
Davis adds defense and impact on both offense and defense for the Wizards.
The team is still young and rebuilding, so immediate playoff success is unlikely.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have made notable changes this NBA offseason and could be one of the most improved teams. They acquired young talent like Cameron Boozer and have a strong frontcourt pairing with Zach Edey that may boost their performance.
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The Grizzlies had a difficult last season due to many injuries.
Memphis moved up to the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft and selected Cameron Boozer, the youngest player in the league.
Boozer is known for his scoring, passing, and improving three-point shooting.
Zach Edey, a strong rebounder and scorer, is expected to help the team if he remains healthy.
The team has solid backcourt players such as Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Cam Spencer.
Cedric Coward could improve significantly in his second season.
The Western Conference remains very competitive, so Memphis is not yet a top contender.
The Grizzlies’ young roster and new additions make them more exciting to watch this season.
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