Haeran Ryu from South Korea took the lead at the AIG Women's Open golf tournament after the second round, aiming to win her third major title this year. She finished one shot ahead of Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with strong performances from several other players still in contention.
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Haeran Ryu birdied the 18th hole to end the second round in first place at the AIG Women's Open.
Ryu aims to be only the fifth woman to win three major golf titles in one calendar year.
She recovered from a slow start to finish two under par for the day and is leading by one shot.
Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki is one shot behind Ryu after a one-under round.
Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul, world number two, dropped shots and is now five under par.
England’s Lottie Woad, a favorite, is two under par but five shots behind the leader.
American Nelly Korda moved up the leaderboard with a 68, recovering from a poor first round.
Charley Hull and Lydia Ko also remain well positioned to compete for the title.
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The Dallas Cowboys had the worst defense in the NFL last year, but they made several changes in the offseason by adding new players and rookies. With these new additions and returning stars, the team hopes to have a much stronger defense in 2026.
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Dallas ranked last in scoring defense and 30th overall in total defense last season.
They traded for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams during the previous season.
The Cowboys added several experienced players in free agency this offseason.
They drafted five new defensive players, including Caleb Downs (No. 11 pick) and Malachi Lawrence (No. 20 pick).
Veteran cornerback Cobie Durant, who had three interceptions last year, joined the Cowboys.
Linebackers Rashan Gary and Dee Winters were also added; Gary had 7.5 sacks last season.
Returning defensive star Quinnen Williams had 26 tackles and 2.5 sacks last year.
The team’s defensive coordinator is Christian Parker, who is expected to improve the unit to a top-10 level.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced strong criticism within the soccer world after proposing a plan to bring private investors into the World Cup’s future profits. This idea involves creating a separate company to manage FIFA’s tournaments and revenue, which has upset many people because the World Cup is traditionally seen as a competition for the fans, not investors.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the World Cup final alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2026.
The World Cup was a major success both in terms of play and financial gain for FIFA.
Infantino plans to create a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to handle revenue from World Cup events.
The proposal would allow private investors, led by Joshua Kushner, to buy stakes in future FIFA profits.
FIFA is usually a not-for-profit organization, but this plan introduces private equity involvement in its money-making activities.
Some soccer fans and officials oppose this shift, feeling the World Cup should focus on sport and glory, not commercial investment.
Infantino has support from about 200 of FIFA’s 211 member federations, but the plan has caused serious controversy.
Recent political issues during the World Cup, like visa denials and rule changes influenced by President Trump, also added to the challenges FIFA faced.
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Travis Hunter, a player for the Jacksonville Jaguars who plays both wide receiver and cornerback, is returning to the team stronger and faster after a knee injury cut his rookie year short. The Jaguars plan to continue using him on both offense and defense while carefully managing his practice time to help him recover fully.
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Travis Hunter plays two positions: wide receiver (offense) and cornerback (defense).
He injured his knee in his rookie year during practice and had surgery to repair ligaments.
Hunter gained 10 pounds of muscle and improved his speed, recently running at 22.6 mph.
The Jaguars are easing him back into practice with a detailed plan for his playing time.
Hunter was the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
The team re-signed Montaric “Buster” Brown to strengthen their defense.
Hunter’s rookie season ended after seven games due to the knee injury.
Hunter aims to reach a speed of 23 mph during training.
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Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is approaching on Monday at 6 p.m. EDT, with several strong pitchers potentially changing teams. Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is the most notable player available, along with Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller. Teams are deciding whether to buy or sell players to improve their chances for the playoffs.
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The MLB trade deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. EDT.
Tarik Skubal, a 29-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, won Cy Young Awards in 2024 and 2025.
Skubal missed five weeks earlier this season due to elbow surgery but has performed well recently.
The Tigers are close to a playoff spot but may trade Skubal if they get a good offer.
Other notable pitchers potentially on the move include Freddy Peralta (Mets) and Mason Miller (Padres).
Some teams like the Yankees, Rays, Brewers, Braves, and Dodgers are likely buyers at the deadline.
Teams such as the Rockies, Giants, Angels, Mets, Athletics, and Royals are expected to sell players.
Many other teams are uncertain if they will buy, sell, or do both as the deadline nears.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in adding basketball player Jonathan Kuminga to their team for next season. Other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers also want him and may offer more money and longer contracts.
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Jonathan Kuminga played five seasons with the Golden State Warriors and was part of their 2022 championship team.
Last season, Kuminga was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 22.1 minutes per game.
He only started one game out of 16 played for the Hawks.
The Timberwolves have a $6.06 million salary amount to spend, called the taxpayer mid-level exception.
Minnesota wants Kuminga partly to replace players Julius Randle and Naz Reid, who were traded away recently.
The Timberwolves also acquired LaMelo Ball this offseason and have All-Star Anthony Edwards on their team.
The Lakers can offer Kuminga a bigger and longer contract, while the Cavaliers might give him a much higher salary through a trade deal.
Teams expect Kuminga to choose the offer with the most money.
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The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for one year after his release from the Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa discussed the possibility of reuniting with former teammate Tyreek Hill, who is still recovering from a serious knee injury and is currently a free agent.
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Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons on a one-year, $1.3 million deal after leaving the Dolphins.
Tagovailoa was once a top draft pick and has been one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the NFL.
The Falcons’ recent first-round pick, Michael Penix Jr., is recovering from his third ACL injury.
Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill had strong success together in Miami, with both earning top honors.
Hill suffered a severe knee injury in 2025, requiring two surgeries and ongoing rehab.
The Dolphins released Hill in February, and teams are cautious about signing him due to his uncertain recovery.
The Falcons have other receivers, including star Drake London and recent draft pick Zachariah Branch, reducing the urgency to sign Hill.
Tagovailoa said his priority is Hill’s health and long-term well-being, not just football.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have not agreed on a contract extension before training camp. Mayfield said he felt disrespected by the Buccaneers' offer, and the team is also unhappy with his public comments.
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The Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year contract worth over $100 million.
Mayfield was unhappy with the length and guaranteed money in the offer.
Mayfield said he felt disrespected and undervalued by the team's offer.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Buccaneers did not like how Mayfield spoke about the organization.
Mayfield expressed that he understands his leadership and performance value to the team.
Defensive tackle Vita Vea also recently requested a trade, adding to team tension.
These disputes may cause distractions as Tampa Bay starts training camp.
The Buccaneers are seen as having a strong chance to win their division, the NFC South.
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The Minnesota Vikings have a real competition between quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the starting job. McCarthy currently has an advantage because he knows the team's system better, but Murray is still catching up.
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The Vikings signed Kyler Murray after McCarthy struggled last season.
Both quarterbacks are sharing first-team practice reps about equally.
McCarthy played 10 games last season and had a 6-4 win-loss record.
Murray played only five games last year due to injury and team decisions.
Murray is still adjusting to the Vikings’ offense, while McCarthy is more familiar.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell described the competition as open and real.
The first preseason game is scheduled for August 15 against the New York Giants.
Fans will not know who the starter is until after more practice and evaluation.
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The Philadelphia Eagles struggled on offense in 2025, especially in running the ball. They hired Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator for 2026. Players like Jordan Mailata say the new offense is exciting and shows positive changes.
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The Eagles ranked in the lower half of the NFL for yards and points per game in 2025.
Their running game declined significantly compared to the previous Super Bowl-winning season.
Sean Mannion, former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach, is the new offensive coordinator in 2026.
Players describe the new offensive scheme as fun and innovative.
The offense now uses more pre-snap motion and a lot of throws over the middle.
Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts is seen doing more under center (starting plays directly behind the center).
The Eagles will play the Washington Commanders in week 1 of the 2026 season on September 13.
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Tony Romo, a sports commentator for CBS Sports, was arrested in Wisconsin last week for allegedly driving under the influence. He is currently on leave from his job at CBS Sports.
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Tony Romo is 46 years old.
He works as a sports commentator for CBS Sports.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week.
The arrest was for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
Following the arrest, Romo is taking a leave of absence from CBS Sports.
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Rashee Rice, a key wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is recovering from knee surgery and has not yet returned to team practice. Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has caught the attention of quarterback Patrick Mahomes by making impressive catches during practice and has become Mahomes’ current favorite target in training camp.
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Rashee Rice is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is not practicing with the Kansas City Chiefs yet.
Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen made strong catches in practice, including a one-handed grab and a contested sideline catch.
Allen has become Patrick Mahomes’ favorite target during early team practices.
Allen was selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after a successful college season at Cincinnati.
Rashee Rice has been an explosive player but has faced injuries and other issues that limited his playing time.
Other receivers like Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton are also on the team but have had injury concerns.
Patrick Mahomes is recovering from torn ACL and LCL knee injuries from the previous season.
The Chiefs need reliable wide receivers to support Mahomes as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
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George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys did not agree on a long-term contract before the 2026 NFL season, so Pickens will play under a $27.3 million franchise tag. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Pickens could still spend his entire NFL career with the team, and Pickens responded positively to the comment.
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George Pickens did not sign a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys before the 2026 season.
Pickens will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag worth $27.3 million.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Pickens could be a Cowboy for his whole NFL career.
Pickens was happy to hear Jerry Jones' positive comments.
Pickens had a strong 2025 season with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns.
He played well alongside teammate CeeDee Lamb, who missed some games due to injury.
Pickens leaves contract talks to his agents and focuses on playing well.
The Cowboys start their 2026 season against the New York Giants on September 13.
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Molly McGrath, who has worked as a sideline reporter for college football on ESPN since 2016, will start covering the NFL for ESPN beginning with the 2026 season. She will report for NFL Network, now owned by Disney, and also fill in as host for the show "NFL Live" when needed.
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Molly McGrath has been a college football sideline reporter for ESPN since 2016.
In 2026, she will cover NFL games for ESPN and NFL Network.
NFL Network was recently acquired by Disney, ESPN’s parent company.
NFL Network will broadcast seven regular-season NFL games next season.
McGrath will also serve as a substitute host for the NFL show "NFL Live."
The 2026 NFL season will start with a preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers on August 13.
McGrath says she is excited to take on new roles and cover the NFL at a high level.
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Travis Hunter, a Jacksonville Jaguars player, has gained about 10 pounds as he prepares for his second NFL season. He was worried about how the added weight would affect his speed but now feels lighter on his feet and more confident.
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The Jaguars picked Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hunter played college football under coach Deion Sanders at Jackson State and Colorado.
He entered the NFL weighing 188 pounds.
Hunter added approximately 10 pounds before his second NFL season.
He was concerned the extra weight might slow him down but says he feels quicker now.
Hunter had a season-ending knee injury (LCL) seven games into his rookie year.
Head coach Liam Coen said Hunter feels stronger and more confident with the added weight.
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Tucker Kraft, the Green Bay Packers’ tight end, has made progress in recovering from a torn ACL injury he suffered in Week 9 last season. The team recently moved him off the Physically Unable to Perform list, allowing him to start practicing individual drills but not full team practice yet.
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Tucker Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9 of the last NFL season.
He led all tight ends in yards per reception (15.3 yards) before his injury.
Kraft ranked second in tight end receiving touchdowns (six) and third in receiving yards (489) through Week 9.
The Packers expect Kraft to be ready by Week 1 of the 2026 season.
He was recently activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and began individual practice drills.
Kraft is not yet cleared for full team practice or 11-on-11 drills.
The Packers finished the season 9-7-1 and lost to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round.
Kraft is in a contract year and recovering well could improve his chances for a new deal and help the Packers compete in their division.
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Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs, has signed a new long-term contract with Nike that includes his own signature shoe line. He recently finished his third NBA season, leading the Spurs to the NBA Finals and earning several awards.
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Wembanyama is 7 feet 4 inches tall and considered a special talent.
He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Spurs.
He just completed his third NBA season.
Wembanyama helped lead the Spurs to the NBA Finals.
He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game last season.
He won the Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2025-26 season.
Wembanyama finished third in MVP voting behind two other players.
He recently signed a five-year, $252 million contract extension with the Spurs.
His new Nike deal is a long-term extension that includes a new signature shoe line.
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Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Joe Milton said he has learned a lot from the team's star quarterback Dak Prescott, especially about discipline and focus. Milton praised Prescott’s deep knowledge of the playbook and said he tries to match Prescott’s level of preparation.
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Joe Milton is the backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and is in his third NFL season.
Milton highlighted Dak Prescott’s discipline and family focus as his biggest lessons.
Prescott knows the team’s playbook very well, including old and new plays.
Milton was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in 2024 and was traded to Dallas in 2025.
Milton has played in four regular-season games for Dallas, completing 15 of 24 passes with one touchdown.
Madden NFL 27 rated Milton with the strongest throw power among NFL quarterbacks.
The Cowboys had a 7-9 record last season and missed the playoffs.
Dallas will start their preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 15 and the regular season on September 13 against the New York Giants.
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ESPN broadcaster Holly Rowe criticized the high service fees for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying the fees were nearly 25% of the ticket price and unfair to fans. Some tickets cost $3,300 with $793 in service fees, leading to complaints that fees should be charged per ticket, not as a percentage of the price. Organizers say the prices help avoid using taxpayer money.
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Holly Rowe bought track and field final tickets for about $3,300 with a $793 service fee.
The service fee was about 24% of the ticket price.
Rowe said the fee should be the same flat amount per ticket, not a sliding scale based on price.
There were some cheaper tickets for $28 for local residents, but they sold out quickly.
Many fans face a choice between paying large sums for popular events or attending less popular, more affordable ones.
Fred Rosen, former Ticketmaster head, said the prices help prevent taxpayer funding of the Games.
The Los Angeles Olympic Committee sets prices based on demand and value to cover costs.
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Tony Romo, CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst, was placed on leave after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence in Wisconsin. CBS named JJ Watt as his temporary replacement while Romo faces a court date in September.
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Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 in Wisconsin for suspected operating a vehicle while impaired.
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was booked then released.
An open bottle of alcohol was found in Romo’s vehicle during a police inventory.
Police stopped Romo for passing cars in a gore area, which is a traffic separation zone on highways.
Romo told deputies he was coming from a golf course and visiting his grandparents.
CBS Sports placed Romo on leave “until further notice” and named JJ Watt to join their lead NFL broadcast team.
Romo has been CBS’ lead NFL analyst since 2017 and is a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback.
Romo has a court date scheduled for September 21.
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