The Miami Hurricanes football team has gained a top player, cornerback A’mir Sears, a highly ranked recruit for 2027. This gives Miami five five-star recruits, placing them among the best teams in the country for that recruiting year.
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A’mir Sears is a five-star cornerback ranked No. 2 in Florida and No. 11 nationally for 2027.
Miami was the first school to offer Sears a scholarship.
Sears praised Miami’s recruiting efforts, saying they actively recruit instead of sending generic messages.
With Sears’ commitment, Miami now has five five-star recruits in their 2027 class.
Texas A&M leads with six five-star recruits, Miami is second, and Notre Dame is just behind.
Miami’s other five-star recruits include Donte Wright, Israel Abrams, Nick Lennear, and Jaiden Bryant.
Sears visited Miami in March and enjoyed the team atmosphere and coaching style.
Miami’s strong recruiting class ranks No. 2 nationwide for 2027.
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FIFA has stopped plans to sell shares in its major football tournaments, including the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the idea caused disagreement and was not helping the original goals of the organization.
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FIFA wanted to sell stakes in the World Cup and other big football events.
President Gianni Infantino proposed this investment plan.
The plan led to divisions and disagreements among stakeholders.
Infantino decided to drop the proposal to avoid further conflict.
FIFA’s main goal is to manage football competitions fairly and successfully.
The decision was announced within the last few hours.
The news was explained by BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil.
This decision affects the future financial and business structure of FIFA events.
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Tony Romo, the top NFL analyst for CBS, was placed on leave after he was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Former teammate Dez Bryant defended Romo on social media, asking people to stop criticizing him and highlighting Romo’s intelligence and football knowledge.
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Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
CBS put Romo on mandatory leave and replaced him with J.J. Watt for NFL broadcasts.
Dez Bryant, Romo’s former teammate with the Dallas Cowboys, publicly defended him.
Romo and Bryant played together for six seasons and had strong on-field success.
Romo has worked as a color analyst for CBS’s NFL coverage since 2017.
He signed a contract extension in 2020 with CBS that pays him about $17 million per year through 2030.
Romo has earned one Pro Bowl and one All-Pro selection during his playing career.
Bryant earned two Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro honor while playing with Romo.
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Thomas Castellanos, a former Florida State quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft and did not earn a contract after a Tennessee Titans minicamp. A recent court ruling granted him a fifth year of college eligibility, allowing him to consider returning to college football as a player.
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Thomas Castellanos is 22 years old and started his college career at UCF, then transferred to Boston College, and later Florida State.
Last year at Florida State, he threw for 2,760 yards with 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, and also rushed for 567 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Castellanos declared for the 2026 NFL draft on December 23 but went undrafted.
He attended a Tennessee Titans minicamp in April but did not get an NFL contract.
A U.S. District Court ruling suspended NCAA transfer rules, giving Castellanos a fifth year of eligibility.
Castellanos is open to returning to college football either as a quarterback or athlete.
Several college teams like Clemson, Duke, Michigan State, Nebraska, Stanford, and Texas Tech are reportedly interested in him.
Texas Tech may especially want him after losing a top quarterback due to a sports betting scandal.
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The Washington Mystics won against the Dallas Wings 81-75, earning their first four-game winning streak since 2020. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 28 points and 10 rebounds, helping secure the victory.
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The Mystics have a current record of 16 wins and 12 losses.
The Wings have a record of 18 wins and 11 losses.
Shakira Austin scored a season-high 28 points and had 10 rebounds for Washington.
Kiki Iriafen scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
The Mystics made all 10 of their free throws at the end of the game to seal the win.
Sonia Citron scored 16 points and was perfect on free throws (10 of 10).
Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 23 points.
The Wings lost three of their last four games.
The Wings will host the Connecticut Sun next, and the Mystics will host the Wings again on Wednesday.
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Kylie Kelce talked about LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. She believes LeBron is one of the best players ever and thinks his move shows Philadelphia has a good chance to win a championship.
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Kylie Kelce is married to Jason Kelce, a famous Philadelphia Eagles player.
She is very superstitious and knocked on a wooden spoon before discussing LeBron James joining the 76ers.
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, including a player option.
James announced his decision on July 24 after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron is entering his 24th NBA season, the longest in NBA history.
He has been selected to the All-Star game 22 times, won the NBA MVP award four times, and has four NBA championships.
If LeBron leads the 76ers to a title, he would be the first player to win four championships with four different teams.
Kylie Kelce expressed excitement about welcoming the James family to Philadelphia.
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Jimmy Haslam, owner of the Cleveland Browns and part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, traded two star players: NFL sack leader Myles Garrett and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo. Haslam said these trades were necessary to help rebuild both teams for future success, despite criticism and even his 95-year-old father’s surprise.
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Jimmy Haslam owns the Cleveland Browns (NFL) and co-owns the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA).
He traded Myles Garrett, a top NFL defensive player, to the Los Angeles Rams.
He also traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, a top NBA player and champion, to the Miami Heat.
Haslam’s father, who is 95 years old, reacted strongly to the trades.
The Browns got several players and draft picks in return for Garrett.
The Bucks received younger players and multiple future draft picks for Giannis.
Haslam said the trades are part of rebuilding the teams for long-term success.
He believes rebuilding in basketball is harder than in football.
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The San Francisco Giants have stopped paying outfielder Harrison Bader while they investigate a scooter accident he had early Sunday morning. Bader, who was already injured with foot pain, worsened his condition in the accident and now faces a longer recovery and uncertain future with the team.
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Harrison Bader was involved in a scooter accident early Sunday morning, colliding with a San Francisco Fire Department vehicle.
The Giants have suspended his pay while they look into the details of the accident.
Bader was already on the injured list for plantar fasciitis, a painful foot condition.
The accident has delayed his recovery and return to playing baseball.
Witnesses reported Bader was drinking at bars before the accident.
The team is examining whether Bader violated his contract by engaging in risky activities without permission.
Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract in January.
Before the injury, Bader was batting .170 with five home runs in 106 at-bats this season.
Major League Baseball rules forbid players from risky activities without team approval.
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The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel again on a one-year deal. This signing was not a direct result of Ricky Pearsall’s injury. Samuel had talks with the 49ers for weeks before rejoining the team after exploring other offers.
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Ricky Pearsall, a 25-year-old wide receiver for the 49ers, has a PCL injury and may miss the entire season.
Pearsall injured his knee during the first practice of training camp.
Deebo Samuel previously played six years with the 49ers, with strong career stats as both a receiver and runner.
Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders last year and led their team in receiving.
The 49ers and Samuel had discussions for weeks before he signed again.
Samuel explored other offers but none matched what he hoped for.
Samuel’s return adds a dual-threat player to the 49ers’ offense.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan values Samuel’s skills in the team’s system.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has decided to stop doing backflips after injuring himself last year and being advised by his coach and general manager to avoid risky actions. Skattebo acknowledged his mistakes and said he has learned from them, focusing now on training camp and staying safe for the season.
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Cam Skattebo is a running back for the New York Giants.
He attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest but failed to land it, drawing criticism.
Skattebo had emergency surgery nine months before this failed backflip.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen advised him not to do risky moves like backflips.
Skattebo admitted to doing some "dumb things" but said he learned from them.
He said he will likely avoid backflips moving forward and is focusing on training camp.
Skattebo was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He showed strong performance as a rookie before suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 8.
The Giants use a run-heavy offense, and Skattebo may have an important role this season.
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A federal court ruled that college athletes from the high school class of 2022 who have completed four seasons of eligibility can play a fifth season this school year. This decision challenges the NCAA’s new rule, which planned to start allowing five seasons only for athletes enrolling in 2027 or later.
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U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney in Denver issued the ruling.
The ruling applies to all Division I athletes who began college in the 2022-23 academic year.
The NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility rule was scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
The court’s decision may allow undrafted professional players to return to college sports.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said the ruling causes “chaos” and supports a proposed bill for NCAA antitrust protection.
A similar ruling in Tennessee granted 19 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility.
The NCAA’s new rule allows five seasons of competition over five years starting with full-time college enrollment or age 19.
The court found players would face “irreparable harm” without the injunction allowing a fifth year.
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The San Francisco Giants have stopped paying outfielder Harrison Bader after he worsened a foot injury in a scooter accident in San Francisco. Bader has been injured since May and the team is investigating the accident while he remains unable to play.
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Harrison Bader injured his left foot and has plantar fasciitis, a painful foot condition.
He aggravated this injury in a scooter accident early one Sunday morning in San Francisco.
The Giants suspended his pay because he cannot perform his baseball duties while injured.
Bader signed a two-year contract worth $20.5 million before the season.
He earned a $4.5 million base salary this season and is owed $1.42 million for the rest of the year.
Bader was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the scooter crash.
Before the injury, Bader was batting .170 with 5 home runs and 14 RBIs in 30 games.
Bader had a previous scooter accident in college in 2014 that also caused problems.
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CBS Sports has put Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. JJ Watt has been named as Romo’s temporary replacement as the lead NFL game analyst on CBS broadcasts.
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Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was placed on leave by CBS after a DUI arrest.
Romo has been the lead NFL color analyst for CBS since 2017.
He signed a contract extension in 2020 through 2030, earning about $17 million per year.
JJ Watt, a former NFL defensive star, will temporarily replace Romo.
Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 and worked on “The NFL Today” and the No. 2 broadcast crew before this.
Watt played 12 NFL seasons with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.
Watt has multiple honors including seven All-Pro selections and three Defensive Player of the Year awards.
CBS announced the change publicly via a statement and ESPN reports.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino canceled a plan to bring in private investors to share future World Cup profits after facing strong criticism. The plan would have allowed investors to buy part of a new company managing FIFA events, but many football officials and federations opposed it, fearing it would change the nature of the sport.
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Infantino proposed creating FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to manage and profit from FIFA events like the World Cup.
Private investors, led by Joshua Kushner, were invited to buy a 20% share in FFE, with a valuation of $20 billion.
FIFA’s 211 member federations would receive increased funding, up to $24 million each by 2038, doubled from current amounts.
Many football federations, including European, Asian, and North American bodies, opposed the plan.
FIFA officials and some vice presidents accused Infantino of causing division and deception.
Infantino announced he was abandoning the plan to avoid further discord among FIFA members.
The investment proposal was the first major attempt to involve private capital in World Cup profits, a break from football’s traditional nonprofit model.
Despite the controversy, Infantino had previously received strong support ahead of his likely re-election in March 2025.
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Tony Romo, a former NFL player, is on leave after a video of his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) was made public. The video release followed Romo’s DUI arrest.
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Tony Romo is a former professional football player.
He was arrested for DUI, which means driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
A video showing his arrest has been released to the public.
Following the video’s release, Romo has taken a leave of absence.
There are no details about any legal outcomes or Romo’s next steps at this time.
The incident became news on July 31, 2026.
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Soccer star Erling Haaland shared a photo with basketball legend Michael Jordan on social media, showing their meeting after Haaland's strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland helped Norway reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1998 and scored seven goals in the tournament.
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Haaland posted a photo with Michael Jordan on July 31, with no caption.
The photo was shared widely on social media.
Haaland is 26 years old and plays for Manchester City.
He won three English Premier League Golden Boots recently.
Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1998.
Haaland scored seven goals in five matches during the tournament.
Norway lost to England in extra time in the quarterfinal on July 11.
Haaland reacted to popular memes about him in a YouTube video with over 10 million views.
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Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is merging with the Professional Fighters’ League (PFL) to create a new MMA company called MVP MMA. Paul challenged UFC president Dana White and invited top UFC fighters to join MVP MMA, promising better pay and exposure.
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MVP and PFL are merging to form a new MMA company called MVP MMA.
Jake Paul invited top UFC fighters to finish current contracts and then join MVP MMA.
Paul said fighters would earn more money and gain better brand exposure in MVP MMA.
UFC president Dana White has dismissed Jake Paul but has not ignored MVP’s move.
MVP previously held one MMA event with fighters paid at least $40,000, including top fighters like Ronda Rousey ($2.2 million) and Francis Ngannou ($1.5 million).
Paul claims UFC has underpaid fighters and restricted their opportunities.
MVP MMA aims to compete with UFC as a major force in mixed martial arts.
The merger is seen as a significant development in the MMA world.
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The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is starting its first season with four teams playing in Springfield, Illinois. The league aims to grow professional women’s baseball in the U.S. and recently secured TV deals to broadcast its games.
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WPBL’s first season begins with four teams: New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens, Boston Hunters, and San Francisco Firebells.
Each team has 15 active players and games are seven innings long.
All games, including playoffs, are played at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, which seats 5,200 people.
The league follows a history of women’s baseball that dates back to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1943 to 1954.
The WPBL was co-founded by Justine Siegal, the first woman coach for an MLB team.
Players include former youth baseball athletes and some who have played for Team USA.
ESPN and Scripps Sports Network will broadcast the regular season and postseason games.
Team captains include Ashton Lansdell, Denae Benites, Alli Schroder, and Kelsie Whitmore, the No.1 draft pick.
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The San Antonio Spurs have become a strong young team in the NBA, led by young players Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama signed a five-year contract to help the team have more money to build around him, showing his focus on team success.
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Dylan Harper was the second overall pick in the NBA draft from Rutgers.
Stephon Castle won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Victor Wembanyama was picked first overall in the 2023 draft and is 7-foot-4 tall.
Wembanyama chose a five-year, $252 million contract instead of a $303 million max deal to help the team have more salary space.
Harper said Wembanyama is unselfish, funny, and humble off the court.
Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.5 blocks per game last season.
The Spurs were the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and reached the NBA Finals in Wembanyama’s third season.
The Spurs signed Tobias Harris for two years at $31 million to add experience.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a veteran safety in the NFL, said he plans to stay with the Buffalo Bills for at least the next five years and aims to win Super Bowls with the team. Although he signed a one-year contract, he expressed strong loyalty to the Bills during a live stream from their training camp.
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Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills in March.
He said on Twitch that he will be a Bill for the next five years.
He wants to win Super Bowls and championships with Buffalo.
Gardner-Johnson was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2019.
He played for several teams, including the Saints, Eagles, Lions, Texans, Ravens, and Bears.
He led the NFL in interceptions in 2022 and again made six interceptions in 2024.
The Bills will decide how long he stays based on his performance.
Gardner-Johnson has a strong connection with Bills fans, known as "Bills Mafia."
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