New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh is pleased with rookie linebacker Arvell Reese’s performance during training camp. Reese, a top draft pick, has shown strong skills and determination in his first season with the team.
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John Harbaugh described Arvell Reese as “very encouraged” by his training camp performance.
Reese has been playing well consistently since he arrived at the camp.
Harbaugh praised Reese’s ability to understand and execute plays with few mistakes.
Reese was picked No. 5 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Giants.
In 2025, Reese had 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 69 total tackles playing for Ohio State.
Giants defensive tackle D.J. Reader supports Reese and believes he has potential to be very successful.
The Giants will start their 2026 season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.
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Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract to return to the San Francisco 49ers for the 2026 season. His base salary is $3.27 million, but he can earn up to $7 million by meeting various performance bonuses and incentives.
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Deebo Samuel is returning to the 49ers on a one-year deal.
His base salary is $3.27 million for the 2026 season.
Samuel can earn up to $7 million with bonuses based on playing time and performance.
He gets $20,000 for every regular-season game he plays, totaling $340,000 if he plays all 17 games.
Bonuses include rewards for scoring 6 or more touchdowns, with amounts doubling if the 49ers reach the playoffs.
He can earn extra money for gaining 600 or more yards from scrimmage.
Additional incentives include rankings in kick return yards and playing at least 68% of offensive snaps.
A Pro Bowl selection would add another $100,000 bonus.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized ESPN and Dr. Anthony Fauci in a recent interview, saying ESPN avoids difficult topics that do not benefit their business. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers’ former coach with the Green Bay Packers, said he is not troubled by Rodgers’ outspoken opinions and focuses on football.
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Aaron Rodgers appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and spoke critically about ESPN and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Rodgers said ESPN ignores tough topics that don’t make money, citing a scandal involving former ESPN employee Dianna Russini.
Dianna Russini previously worked for ESPN before moving to The Athletic.
Rodgers has a history of sharing controversial opinions publicly.
Mike McCarthy is the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
McCarthy coached Rodgers in Green Bay from 2006 to 2018 and won a Super Bowl with him in 2010.
McCarthy said he accepts players having different opinions and his focus remains on coaching football.
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British tennis player Jack Draper returned to competition after a long injury but lost in the first round of the Canadian Open. He showed some good moments but was limited by pain and became emotional during the match.
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Jack Draper had been out since June due to a persistent arm injury.
His world ranking dropped from 4th to about 160th over the past year.
Draper lost to France’s Terence Atmane in three sets: 6-3, 2-6, 6-2.
Draper received a wildcard to play in the tournament despite his injury.
He appeared emotional and cried during the match after struggling with pain.
Draper also has a wildcard for the upcoming Cincinnati Open.
His participation in the US Open, starting August 23, is uncertain.
Another British player, Jacob Fearnley, won his first-round match in the same tournament.
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Darnell Wright, the Chicago Bears' right tackle, signed a four-year contract worth $116 million. This deal is the highest ever for a right tackle and includes $93 million guaranteed.
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Darnell Wright plays right tackle for the Chicago Bears.
He signed a four-year contract extension for $116 million.
The contract guarantees Wright $93 million.
This is the largest contract in NFL history for a right tackle.
It also includes the most guaranteed money ever for an offensive lineman.
Wright was the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
He helped the Bears rank third in rushing yards and win the NFC North last season.
Wright earned second-team All-Pro honors, which means he was recognized as one of the best players at his position.
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Several US cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup matches say FIFA promised them $1 million each to support soccer facilities and community projects, but they have not received the payments. These cities are now asking FIFA for updates, while FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino face growing criticism.
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US cities that hosted World Cup games include Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, and New York/New Jersey.
These cities say FIFA promised $1 million in "legacy" funds to improve soccer infrastructure and social initiatives.
The promise was made verbally by FIFA senior management but no public announcement was made.
Cities requested the funds after FIFA announced payments for hosting the 2025 Club World Cup in the US.
The 2026 World Cup was held across the US, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams participating.
FIFA’s revenues reportedly hit $15 billion for the 2023-26 cycle.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing criticism from European soccer organizations and internally over his leadership and proposals.
The cities are currently awaiting updates from FIFA on when they will receive the funds.
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South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history by winning his 21st medal. The night after this achievement, a fire destroyed his home in Cape Town and killed one of his neighbors.
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Chad le Clos won his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, setting a new record.
He earned three medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow: one silver and two bronze.
Le Clos's apartment in Sea Point, Cape Town, burned down in a fire on July 30.
A 93-year-old neighbor died in the fire.
Le Clos has lived in the destroyed apartment for over ten years.
He expressed condolences to the victim's family and support to affected neighbors.
Le Clos started a fundraising effort to help those impacted by the fire.
He is known for beating Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Turkish football club Trabzonspor has started talks to sign Mohamed Salah, a 34-year-old forward who left Liverpool at the end of last season. Salah is expected to arrive in Istanbul soon as a free agent to join the club.
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Mohamed Salah is a 34-year-old Egyptian forward.
He left Liverpool after nine years with the club.
Salah won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with Liverpool.
He also won several other trophies, including the Club World Cup and FA Cup.
Trabzonspor announced negotiations to sign Salah and said he will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Salah is planned to reach Trabzon, the home of Trabzonspor, later that day.
Further details about his welcome will be shared by the club.
Salah played for Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, where they reached the last 16.
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Sunrisers Leeds scored a record 241 runs in 100 balls to beat London Spirit by 37 runs in The Hundred cricket competition. Harry Brook made a fast and powerful 55 runs, helping to break the highest team total record in the tournament's history.
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Sunrisers Leeds scored 241 runs for 2 wickets in their 100-ball innings, the highest ever in The Hundred.
Harry Brook scored 55 runs off 18 balls with five sixes and five fours.
Ryan Rickelton scored 94 not out from 42 balls.
Mitchell Marsh contributed 76 runs off 37 balls.
Sunrisers set records for the most sixes in an innings (21) and the highest total (241).
London Spirit scored 204 runs for 6 wickets in reply, with David Willey making 83 not out.
The match was played at Headingley cricket ground.
Sunrisers moved up to fourth place in the tournament standings with this win.
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Dylan Raiola, who was the starting quarterback at Nebraska, transferred to Oregon for the 2026 college football season. At Oregon, he will be the backup quarterback behind the returning starter, Dante Moore.
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Dylan Raiola gave up his starting quarterback spot at Nebraska and transferred to Oregon.
Raiola was a two-year starting quarterback at Nebraska.
At Oregon, Raiola will be a backup to Dante Moore, the returning starting quarterback.
Raiola said he likes Oregon’s natural scenery with mountains and trees, which is different from Nebraska’s cornfields.
He said Oregon has more talented players and coaches compared to Nebraska.
Raiola is grateful for his time at Nebraska and values the relationships he made there.
Oregon’s head coach, Dan Lanning, said Raiola knew before transferring that Dante Moore was likely to return as the starter.
Oregon will start the 2026 football season on September 5 against Boise State.
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Jalon Walker, a key defensive player for the Atlanta Falcons, was injured during practice and taken off the field. The injury might be a torn ACL, which would make him miss the entire 2026 NFL season.
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Jalon Walker was carted off during Falcons practice with a possible lower-leg injury.
Reports suggest Walker may have torn his ACL, a serious knee injury.
If confirmed, Walker will miss the full 2026 NFL season.
Walker was the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and recorded 5.5 sacks last season.
The Falcons ended practice after Walker’s injury.
Another Falcons edge rusher, James Pearce Jr., faces legal issues and possible NFL discipline.
The team may have to depend on veteran players Azeez Ojulari and Samson Ebukam for pass rushing early in the season.
Walker had been expected to improve his performance and reach a high sack total in his second year.
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel praised quarterback Justin Herbert for his strong arm, tall height, and ability to see the field well. Herbert had a strong 2025 season with many passing yards, touchdowns, and a Pro Bowl selection, though the Chargers lost in the playoffs to the New England Patriots.
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Mike McDaniel is the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Justin Herbert is the Chargers' starting quarterback.
Herbert is 6 feet 6 inches tall, which helps him see over defenders.
Herbert was selected for his second Pro Bowl in 2025.
Herbert completed 66.4% of his passes, threw for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2025.
He also rushed for 498 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns in 2025.
The Chargers finished the 2025 regular season with 11 wins and 5 losses.
The Chargers lost in the wild card playoff round to the New England Patriots.
The Chargers will play the Arizona Cardinals in the first week of the 2026 season on September 13.
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The UFC held a special Freedom 250 fight event on the White House lawn in June, which caused the company to lose about $30 million. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended, but ticket sales were limited to invited guests, resulting in large costs that the UFC could not recover.
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The UFC Freedom 250 event took place on the White House South Lawn, marking 250 years of American independence.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were present at the event.
About 4,300 seats were built in a special structure, but none were sold to the public; tickets went only to political allies, sponsors, and military members.
The UFC spent roughly $60 million on production and other costs but did not make this money back through sponsorships or ticket sales.
The parent company, TKO Group Holdings, reported that the event caused a drop in profit margin for the second quarter of 2026.
Without the Freedom 250 losses, TKO would have seen profit margins grow compared to the previous year.
The event attracted 8.2 million viewers in the U.S. and about 34 million worldwide, making it one of the most watched UFC events ever.
The main fight ended with American Justin Gaethje winning the UFC lightweight title by defeating Spain’s Ilia Topuria.
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AJ Epenesa, an NFL edge rusher, had a deal with the Cleveland Browns fall through after a physical exam raised concerns. He later signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and says he is healthy and ready to play.
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AJ Epenesa played six seasons with the Buffalo Bills as a defensive player.
He initially agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns in March.
The Browns canceled the deal less than two weeks later due to concerns from medical staff after his physical.
Epenesa declined to discuss details of the failed Browns deal and wants to move on.
In June, he signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Epenesa says he is very healthy and happy to be with the Eagles.
Over 91 games with the Bills, he made 135 tackles, 24 sacks, and contributed in other defensive stats.
He is 27 years old and aims to earn playing time and a longer contract with the Eagles.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have a strong starting lineup this season, including four NBA All-Stars like LeBron James. VJ Edgecombe, a young player on the team, says the team aims to win a championship and expects high performance from everyone.
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The 76ers’ starting team includes four NBA All-Stars: LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown.
VJ Edgecombe is entering his second NBA season and is learning from star players like Brown and James.
Edgecombe was the third overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Last season, Edgecombe averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
The team’s goal is to win the championship this season.
The 76ers did not advance past the second round of playoffs last year.
New additions to the lineup aim to help the 76ers compete better against tough teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The NBA season has 82 games before the playoffs start.
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The Philadelphia Eagles traded for running back Tank Bigsby in 2025, and he is committed to protecting quarterback Jalen Hurts. Bigsby said he will do whatever it takes to keep Hurts from getting hurt as he prepares for the 2026 season.
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Tank Bigsby was acquired by the Eagles in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.
Bigsby played 16 games as a backup to Saquon Barkley in 2025.
In those games, Bigsby rushed for 344 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Bigsby said he wants to protect Jalen Hurts and will put his body on the line to do it.
First-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion believes Barkley and Bigsby can help in the Eagles' passing game.
Mannion emphasized the importance of protecting Hurts with extra blockers if needed.
The Eagles' 2026 season starts on September 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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The Buffalo Bills lost a close playoff game in overtime last season. Quarterback Josh Allen says the team has learned from the loss and plans to keep trying to reach the Super Bowl.
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The Bills lost to the Denver Broncos 33-30 in overtime during the divisional playoff round.
Josh Allen, the Bills’ quarterback, made four turnovers in that game.
The loss was disappointing but the team is focusing on the future.
Josh Allen and new head coach Joe Brady talked about moving forward toward the 2026 season.
Allen said they have been in the playoffs many times but have not won the championship yet.
The Bills plan to keep working hard and “keep knocking on that door” to make it back to the postseason.
The Bills will start their 2026 season against the Houston Texans on September 13.
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UFC featherweight fighter Danny Silva announced he survived a serious health problem involving blood clots, including one in his lung. After spending three nights in the hospital, Silva is thinking about possibly retiring but has not made a final decision.
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Danny Silva is a UFC featherweight fighter.
He recently beat a previously unbeaten fighter named Kurtis Campbell.
Silva suffered a pulmonary embolism, which means a blood clot in his lungs.
He also had multiple blood clots around his body, including a large clot in a vein in his neck.
Silva was in the hospital for three nights after the emergency.
He shared his experience on Instagram to inform his followers.
Silva is 29 years old and from California.
He may retire from fighting but has not decided yet.
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Jordan Addison, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, recently answered questions about his contract situation after completing his third NFL season. Despite some teammates signing large contract deals, Addison said he is focusing on improving his skills and believes his contract matters will resolve naturally.
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Jordan Addison has finished his third season with the Minnesota Vikings.
He is eligible for a new contract extension.
Another player from his 2023 NFL Draft class, Zay Flowers, signed a four-year, $140 million deal recently.
Addison said he is concentrating on practice and skill development instead of contract talks.
Addison’s performance has declined since his rookie season: 911 yards and 10 touchdowns in Year 1, 875 yards and 9 touchdowns in Year 2, and 610 yards with 3 touchdowns in Year 3.
He missed the first three games of the 2025 season due to suspension.
The Vikings will start their 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers on September 13.
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Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from WWE after losing a match to Oba Femi at SummerSlam. Lesnar thanked fans and said he is done wrestling and other activities related to WWE.
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Brock Lesnar lost to newcomer Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match at WWE SummerSlam.
After the match, Lesnar said he is officially retired from WWE.
Lesnar has had three WWE careers from 2000 to 2026.
He won seven WWE Championships, three Universal Championships, two Royal Rumbles, and one Money in the Bank.
Lesnar ended The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak.
He also was a UFC Heavyweight Champion and a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler.
Lesnar congratulated Oba Femi and called him the next big WWE star.
Lesnar plans to spend time hunting and supporting his two sons after retirement.
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