Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed on a new one-year contract that pays him $15.5 million guaranteed, with potential bonuses raising it to $21 million. This deal ends Brissett’s holdout and secures his position as the starting quarterback for the Cardinals’ upcoming season.
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Brissett is 33 years old and a veteran quarterback.
He skipped the Cardinals’ offseason workouts but agreed to a contract before training camp started.
The new contract replaces the second year of his previous two-year deal worth $4.88 million base salary.
The new deal guarantees Brissett $15.5 million, with incentives that could increase the total to $21 million.
Brissett is expected to be an unrestricted free agent after the next season.
The Cardinals drafted quarterback Carson Beck in 2026, but Beck is not expected to start immediately.
Brissett is seen as a reliable "bridge quarterback" to lead the team while they prepare to draft a long-term star quarterback in 2027.
The Cardinals’ head coach Mike LaFleur expressed satisfaction with the deal being finalized early.
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The Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett and have a strong team this season. There is concern about star wide receiver Puka Nacua’s contract, but coach Sean McVay said Nacua will practice and play while negotiations continue.
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The Rams traded for Myles Garrett, an NFL sack leader.
Aaron Donald is thinking about ending his retirement because of the team's strength.
Puka Nacua has not yet signed a long-term contract extension.
Other top wide receivers recently signed very large contracts, raising Nacua’s expected price.
Fans worry Nacua might refuse to play or practice during contract talks, but the coach said he will participate.
Nacua had a career-best last season with 129 catches, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
He has made two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.
The Rams aim to win the Super Bowl in 2025 with a strong offense including Nacua, Davante Adams, and Matthew Stafford.
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The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment shortly after acquiring him from the Houston Astros. In response, the Brewers recalled Garrett Stallings from their minor league team.
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Lance McCullers Jr. was recently traded from the Houston Astros to the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Brewers have now designated McCullers for assignment, which means he may be released or traded.
Garrett Stallings was called up from the Triple-A Nashville team to join the Brewers.
McCullers appeared in two games for the Brewers, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing five runs.
Before the trade, McCullers had an 8-8 record and a 6.86 ERA with the Astros in the current season.
If McCullers clears waivers (meaning no other team claims him), he can choose to become a free agent.
Over nine MLB seasons, McCullers has a 53-40 win-loss record, a 3.85 ERA, and 909 strikeouts.
He was an All-Star in 2017 and has won two World Series championships with Houston.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start the 2026 NFL season without longtime wide receiver Mike Evans, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Second-year receiver Emeka Egbuka is expected to take over as the team’s leading receiver and offensive focal point.
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Mike Evans played 12 seasons with the Buccaneers and set a record with 11 straight seasons of over 1,000 receiving yards.
Evans earned six Pro Bowl selections and won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay.
Evans signed with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2025 offseason.
Emeka Egbuka was the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from Ohio State.
In his rookie season, Egbuka scored a game-winning touchdown in his first start and earned NFC Offensive Rookie of the Month honors in September.
Egbuka finished his first season with 938 yards, six touchdowns, and 63 catches but slowed down after teammates returned from injury.
The Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator compared Egbuka’s style to star receiver Cooper Kupp.
The team plans to give Egbuka a clear role, supported by other receivers like Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan.
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The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. This adds to injuries already affecting two other key players, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, all of whom are important to the team's performance.
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Cody Bellinger, a three-time All-Star outfielder, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain.
Bellinger got injured while running out a double in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Yankees called up outfielder Spencer Jones from their Triple-A team as a replacement.
Bellinger is currently listed as day-to-day, with more tests planned to determine recovery time.
Aaron Judge has been out since early June with a stress fracture in his ribs and might return in August.
Giancarlo Stanton has been injured since April due to a calf strain, also aiming to return around August.
The Yankees are second in the American League East, 2.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
The team will miss Bellinger in the remaining game against the Phillies on Sunday.
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The San Francisco 49ers had the worst pass-rush last season because key players Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams were injured with ACL tears. Nick Bosa, who has had multiple ACL injuries, looks stronger than before according to teammate Trent Williams and is expected to return in time for the 2026 season.
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The 49ers had the lowest number of sacks in the NFL last season with 20.
Nick Bosa tore his right ACL early last season and previously tore his left ACL in 2020.
Bosa will be 29 years old soon and is recovering well after multiple ACL injuries.
Offensive tackle Trent Williams says Bosa looks better this offseason than before his injury.
When healthy, Bosa is one of the NFL’s top pass-rushers with an average of 12.5 sacks per season.
Both Bosa and Williams are expected to be back and improve the 49ers’ pass-rush in 2026.
The 49ers have not added much depth behind Bosa and Williams this offseason.
The team may consider trading for or signing other pass-rushers but no deals are confirmed.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are likely to trade outfield prospect Ryan Ward before the MLB trade deadline. Ward has shown strong power-hitting skills in Triple-A but has not secured a regular spot on the Dodgers' main team.
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The Dodgers lead the MLB standings and aim to win the World Series for a third consecutive time.
They may trade some players to improve their team before the trade deadline.
Ryan Ward, an outfield prospect, is seen as a possible trade candidate.
Ward has strong performance stats in Triple-A, including 36 home runs last season and 11 this season.
He has played 20 MLB games this year with three home runs and 12 RBIs, but a .218 batting average.
The Dodgers might trade Ward to get a player who can help them immediately.
Ward struggled to secure a permanent spot on the Dodgers' deep roster this season.
There are few outfield players available on the market, making Ward a valuable option for teams needing power hitters.
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Tyler Shough, the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback, had a strong finish to his rookie season in 2025 and is the team’s clear starting quarterback for 2026. The Saints have added new players to support him, aiming to improve the team’s performance in the coming season.
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Tyler Shough became the full-time starting quarterback for the Saints in Week 9 of the 2025 season.
He completed 67.6% of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
Shough had a passer rating of 91.3, the second-best among rookie quarterbacks in 2025.
He rushed 186 yards and scored 3 rushing touchdowns.
Shough set a Saints record by winning 5 games as a rookie starting quarterback.
He finished second in AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting and won the fan-voted Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award.
The Saints added wide receivers Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olave, and running backs Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. to help Shough.
The team expects Shough to lead them as the starting quarterback through the 2026 season.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back two important players, Kiké Hernández and Edwin Díaz, from the injured list this week. Hernández will return on Tuesday and Díaz on Wednesday as the team prepares for a home series against the Seattle Mariners.
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Kiké Hernández has played only two games this season due to elbow surgery and an oblique strain.
Hernández is returning after about nine weeks of recovery, shorter than the initial 8-12 week estimate.
To make room for Hernández, infielder Alex Freeland will be sent to the minor leagues (Triple-A).
Edwin Díaz has been on the injured list since April due to elbow surgery to remove loose bodies.
Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers in the offseason.
Díaz has made six rehab appearances, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out nine batters in five innings.
The Dodgers expect Díaz to return as their main relief pitcher or closer.
The team is starting a home series against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
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Nneka Ogwumike became the WNBA All-Star Game's all-time leading scorer during her 11th appearance, scoring 11 points to help her team win. She has scored a total of 127 points across WNBA All-Star Games, surpassing the previous record held by Maya Moore.
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Ogwumike scored 11 points and had nine rebounds in under 18 minutes at the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
Her total of 127 career All-Star points is the highest in WNBA history.
This was Ogwumike’s 11th All-Star Game, tying Diana Taurasi for second-most appearances.
Sue Bird holds the record for most WNBA All-Star appearances with 13.
Ogwumike is in her 10th year as president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA).
She helped secure a new collective bargaining agreement for the WNBA in April.
Ogwumike is working with WNBA leadership to address hate and negative messages players receive.
Her current term as WNBPA president runs through June 2029.
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Trent Williams, a top left tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, says he is thinking about retirement as he nears the end of his NFL career. At 38 years old, Williams plans to make the most of his remaining time in football by enjoying each day and building relationships.
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Trent Williams has played in the NFL since 2010 and is considered one of the best left tackles.
He has been selected to 12 Pro Bowls and earned multiple All-Pro honors.
Williams is currently 38 years old and aware his career is likely ending soon.
He recently said he might have only one or two years left to play.
Williams has allowed very few sacks and pressures while playing for the 49ers since 2020.
In the last season, he played over 1,100 offensive snaps and earned second-team All-Pro honors.
The 49ers do not yet have a clear replacement for him.
Several players from the 2027 draft could potentially take over his position in the future.
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The New York Mets are likely to trade some players at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline due to poor performance this season. Two Mets pitchers, Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta, are being considered as trade options for the Chicago Cubs to improve their pitching staff.
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The Mets have a 43-62 record and are last in the National League East division.
Clay Holmes is recovering from a fractured right fibula but had a strong 2025 season and good stats before injury this year.
Holmes has a 2.39 earned run average (ERA) and 45 strikeouts in nine games this season before injury.
Freddy Peralta has struggled this year with a 5.01 ERA and a 5-9 win-loss record in 21 appearances.
Peralta was a two-time All-Star and had a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA last season while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Chicago Cubs need to strengthen their starting pitchers for a possible playoff push.
Mets’ poor season performance makes them sellers at the trade deadline.
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The Carolina Panthers will likely see edge rusher Princely Umanmielen take on a bigger role in the 2026 season after teammate Nic Scourton tore his ACL and will miss the year. Umanmielen showed promise in his rookie year and is expected to step up alongside new teammate Jaelan Phillips.
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Nic Scourton, the Panthers' second-round pick, tore his ACL on the first day of training camp and will miss the 2026 season.
Princely Umanmielen was a third-round pick in 2025 and played 16 games without starting his rookie year.
Umanmielen recorded 24 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and caused two fumbles in 2025.
He had a strong college career with 10.5 sacks at Ole Miss and 7 sacks at Florida.
Panthers' coach Dave Canales expects Umanmielen to take on a larger role as a pass rusher.
Umanmielen has physical traits like long arms and quick movement that help him rush the quarterback.
The Panthers added Jaelan Phillips as a key free-agent player for the defensive line.
Umanmielen played 22% of defensive snaps in his rookie season and now has a chance to become a top young player on the team.
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Jacob Misiorowski, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, struck out the first seven batters in a game, setting a new team record. He has had an outstanding season, leading important pitching statistics and is the favorite to win the National League’s Cy Young Award.
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Misiorowski struck out the first seven batters he faced, a new record for the Brewers.
In the game against the Colorado Rockies, he recorded 12 strikeouts over five innings.
This season, he leads the National League (NL) in strikeouts (186), earned run average (ERA) of 1.58, and walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 0.75.
He is a two-time NL All-Star in his first two MLB seasons.
Misiorowski was drafted by the Brewers in 2022 as the 63rd overall pick.
He previously set a personal record with 15 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout on June 12 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
In a recent poll of MLB experts, Misiorowski is the top favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award, with 30 out of 33 first-place votes.
The Cy Young Award is given to the best pitcher in the league for the season.
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Bruce Thornton, picked 31st in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, showed promise during the Summer League by playing confidently and scoring well. The Rockets hope he will prove himself during the regular season and become an important player for the team.
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Bruce Thornton was the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
He performed strongly in the Summer League, averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Thornton displayed confidence and patience, important qualities for young NBA players.
The regular NBA season is more challenging than the Summer League, requiring players to adjust to faster and stronger competition.
The Houston Rockets have other young guards, like Reed Sheppard, who are also part of their future plans.
Thornton faces less pressure than some teammates and has room to exceed expectations.
The Rockets have been gathering young talent as they build their team for the future.
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The Detroit Lions lost cornerback Amik Robertson and cut cornerback Terrion Arnold due to legal issues. All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is recovering from a knee injury and may miss the start of the 2026 season, creating concerns about the team’s depth in the defensive backfield.
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The Detroit Lions lost cornerback Amik Robertson to the Washington Commanders.
The team cut cornerback Terrion Arnold following legal troubles with possible life prison risk.
Safety Kerby Joseph is on the Physical Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to a knee bone bruise.
Joseph could miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season if he is not cleared by late August.
Joseph has had strong past performances, including leading the NFL with nine interceptions in 2024.
The Lions have limited safety backups: Thomas Harper, Chuck Clark, Dan Jackson, Loren Strickland, and Brian Branch.
Brian Branch is a versatile defensive back who played safety and cornerback in college at Alabama.
Joseph’s injury limits the Lions’ defensive strength in the secondary for the upcoming season.
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Jarace Walker, drafted eighth overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2023, is a young basketball player looking to secure a bigger role on the team. After getting opportunities due to injuries last season, he now aims to consistently show his skills and earn more playing time.
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Jarace Walker was picked eighth in the 2023 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.
He is known for being strong, athletic, and able to play good defense in multiple ways.
Last season, injuries gave him a chance to play more and take on bigger responsibilities.
The Pacers are a young and competitive team, so minutes on the court are limited.
Walker needs to show consistent performance to become a regular part of the team’s plans.
Other young Pacers players like Jalen Slawson and Ben Sheppard are also working to get bigger roles.
This season is important for Walker to prove he can contribute regularly.
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Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 26, 2026. The ceremony celebrated their achievements and their contributions to baseball, with large crowds and many past Hall of Famers present.
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Carlos Beltrán is from Puerto Rico and played 20 years in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Andruw Jones is from Curaçao and was a 10-time Gold Glove winner and 5-time All-Star.
Jeff Kent, a former MVP, was inducted by a special committee after his writers’ ballot eligibility ended.
Jones is the first player from Curaçao in the Hall of Fame.
Beltrán thanked all the teams he played for, especially the New York Mets.
Beltrán earned 84.2% of votes after four years on the ballot, and Jones got 78.4% on his ninth year.
Beltrán did not discuss the controversy around the 2017 Astros’ sign-stealing scandal during his speech.
The event featured about 12,000 fans and the largest group of Hall of Famers gathered on stage.
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Keaton Wagler was picked fifth overall by the LA Clippers in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Clippers expect him to play an important role right away as he starts his rookie season after a strong college career at Illinois.
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Keaton Wagler was the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the LA Clippers.
He played college basketball at Illinois and helped lead the team to the Final Four tournament stage.
Wagler showed scoring skill and confidence during the NBA Summer League games.
Summer League games are less structured, so the real challenge will come in the regular NBA season.
The Clippers are in a rebuilding phase, giving Wagler the chance to play significant minutes.
Wagler is expected to share playing time in the backcourt with Darius Garland.
The team’s high draft pick shows they believe Wagler can be a key player for their future.
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Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Both Beltrán and Jones paid tribute to their home islands, Puerto Rico and Curaçao, during the ceremony attended by many fans and Hall of Famers.
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Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2026.
The ceremony took place at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York, with around 12,000 fans attending.
Andruw Jones is the first player from Curaçao to enter the Hall of Fame.
Jones highlighted his island’s baseball legacy and honored his late father for his guidance.
Carlos Beltrán expressed pride in representing Puerto Rico throughout his 20-year baseball career.
Beltrán thanked the many teams he played for, especially the New York Mets.
The event included the largest gathering of current Hall of Famers, with 57 present on stage.
Fans showed strong support by waving flags and cheering as both Beltrán and Jones spoke about their roots.
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