Three college football teams—Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State—are highlighted as strong contenders to win the Big Ten championship in 2026. Each team has key players and coaches that give them a chance to compete for the title and potentially the national championship.
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Indiana Hoosiers won the Big Ten championship in 2025, their first since 1967, with head coach Curt Cignetti.
Oregon is considered to have one of the best rosters, featuring quarterback Dante Moore and strong defense, under coach Dan Lanning.
Indiana lost top player Fernando Mendoza to the NFL but added quarterback Nick Marsh from TCU.
Ohio State’s top player is wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and running back Bo Jackson is returning after a successful freshman year.
Ohio State lost several defenders to the NFL Draft and aims to replace them with transfer players.
Big Ten has won the last three national championships with Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana.
The article mentions USC and Penn State as possible underdog teams in the conference.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin told fans not to worry about the team’s talent this season. He said many players will take advantage of their chance to perform, and he looks forward to seeing who steps up.
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Terry McLaurin is a key wide receiver for the Washington Commanders.
Fans have concerns about the team’s offensive weapons for this season.
McLaurin believes several players will rise to the challenge and perform well.
The team’s wide receiver group includes Treylon Burks, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown, and Van Jefferson.
McLaurin played 10 games last season, with 38 catches, 582 yards, and 3 touchdowns.
He is the leading returning receiver after Deebo Samuel left the team.
McLaurin sees himself helping and being pushed by his teammates as a leader.
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The Philadelphia 76ers signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion and former teammate of LeBron James, shortly after signing President Donald Trump. Caldwell-Pope joined the team after completing a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, adding experience and defense to the 76ers.
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The 76ers recently signed LeBron James for the veteran minimum salary.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signed with the 76ers after a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Caldwell-Pope is a two-time NBA champion, once with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers and once with the Denver Nuggets.
The player is known for his shooting and defensive skills.
He missed the last 31 games of last season due to surgery on his right pinky finger.
Before the injury, he averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game.
His recent playing time and scoring were the lowest since his rookie year.
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Shea Langeliers, the Athletics’ All-Star catcher, tore the meniscus in his right knee while running bases. He will likely have surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 season. The Athletics placed him on the injured list and called up catcher Brian Serven from their minor league team.
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Shea Langeliers is the Athletics’ starting catcher and 2026 American League All-Star.
He tore the meniscus, a cartilage in the knee, which may require surgery.
The injury happened while Langeliers was running the bases.
The Athletics put Langeliers on the 10-day injured list on Sunday.
Brian Serven, a catcher from Triple-A Las Vegas, was called up to replace him.
Langeliers was a top home run hitter, with 23 this season, ranking sixth in the American League.
Before his injury, several teams were interested in trading for Langeliers ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline.
The Athletics have a poor season record and the worst run difference in MLB this year.
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The Boston Red Sox traded young pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. This move shows the Red Sox are willing to trade promising players to strengthen weak spots on their team.
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The Red Sox traded 24-year-old left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals.
They received 25-year-old infielder Curtis Mead in return, who can play first, second, and third base.
Mead cannot become a free agent until 2031, meaning he could stay with the team for a long time.
The Red Sox have often kept their young players but made an exception with this trade.
Early had a good end to last season and earned a spot in the rotation at spring training.
The Red Sox have a history of trading prospects, sometimes successfully, like trading Yoan Moncada for Chris Sale.
Some fans were unhappy about losing Early for Mead, who had a negative WAR (wins above replacement) until this year.
The team is now making bold moves to improve and meet preseason expectations.
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Jerry Jeudy was asked during an Instagram live video which quarterback he preferred for the Cleveland Browns next season, Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. A video showed Jeudy holding up four fingers, but it was unclear if it answered the question. Jeudy later said he supports all his teammates and does not make decisions about who plays quarterback.
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Jerry Jeudy appeared in a video making a hand gesture after being asked which quarterback he preferred.
The video was edited, so it is unclear if his gesture was a direct answer.
Jeudy posted on X (formerly Twitter) saying he supports his teammates and does not decide who plays quarterback.
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are competing for the Browns' starting quarterback job.
Early reports say Watson led the competition during offseason workouts.
Coaches have praised Sanders for improving his footwork and learning the offense.
The quarterback race will continue through training camp and preseason games.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to earning a playoff spot and want to strengthen their team by adding a skilled outfielder. They are interested in trading for Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, who is known for strong defense and good hitting.
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The Pirates are two games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild card spot.
Pirates need to improve their outfield defense and offense.
Daulton Varsho is a center fielder currently with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Varsho has won a Gold Glove award, which means he is an excellent defender.
From 2022 to 2025, Varsho hit at least 18 home runs each season, with a career high of 27 in 2022.
He has playoff experience, nearly winning the World Series with the Blue Jays last year.
Sports analysts believe Varsho would be a good fit for the Pirates if they trade for him.
The Pirates hope to use Varsho in the early part of their batting lineup to boost scoring.
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The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has raised the prize money for players in the 2026 All-Star Game by 482%. Players now earn $15,000 each for participating, with added bonuses for the MVP award and an increased prize pool for the 3-point contest, which is now larger than the NBA’s.
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Each WNBA All-Star player in 2026 earned $15,000 for playing in the All-Star Game.
The All-Star Most Valuable Player (MVP), New York Liberty’s Jonquel Jones, earned an extra $20,000.
Last season, players earned $2,575 each, with MVP Napheesa Collier earning $5,150 extra.
NBA 2026 All-Star players on the winning team earned $125,000 each; second place got $50,000, third place $25,000.
NBA All-Star MVP Anthony Edwards received no extra money for the award.
The WNBA 3-point contest prize pool is $70,000 due to $40,000 from sponsor Aflac and $30,000 from the WNBA.
The NBA 3-point contest prize pool is $60,000, making the WNBA’s prize pool larger for this contest.
The NBA Skills Challenge prize pool is $55,000.
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LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, creating a strong starting lineup with key players like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. Former NBA player Derrick Rose said he is happy for James but did not comment on how this change affects the team’s chances.
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LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers now have a powerful starting lineup including James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown.
Jaylen Brown was acquired by Philadelphia in a trade with the Boston Celtics.
Derrick Rose, who played in the NBA from 2008 to 2024, expressed happiness for James but stayed out of analyzing the move.
The 76ers finished last season with a 45-37 record and made the playoffs as the No. 7 seed.
Philadelphia beat the Celtics in the first playoff round but lost to the New York Knicks, who won the championship.
With James and Brown, the 76ers are now one of the top teams expected to compete for the NBA title next season.
The main rivals mentioned to watch are the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the New York Knicks.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride made comments suggesting the team had few local fans because many people in Arizona moved there from other states. He later apologized and praised the fanbase as loyal, promising the team will work to give fans reasons to be proud.
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In June, McBride said Arizona Cardinals fans don’t really exist locally because many Arizona residents come from other states.
He said this was because people in Arizona often support teams from their previous homes.
About a month later, McBride said he shouldn’t have made those comments and that they came out wrong.
He called the Cardinals’ fanbase “tremendous” and loyal to Arizona sports teams.
McBride promised the team will win games and give fans something to cheer for.
He said he loves living in Arizona and called it a special place.
In the 2025 season, McBride was the team’s top player with 126 catches, 1,239 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
McBride’s comments and apology received attention in NFL news and sports media.
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that tight end George Kittle is recovering well from his Achilles injury and aims to be ready for the team's first game of the season. Four players, including Kittle, will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list due to injuries.
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George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon in January but is working hard to be ready for Week 1.
Other injured players starting camp on the PUP list are Alfred Collins (shoulder), Mykel Williams (ACL), and Isaac Guerendo (pectoral).
John Lynch described Kittle’s rehab progress as "tremendous" and expressed optimism about his return.
Kittle missed some games last season due to injury but still had 57 catches, seven touchdowns, and 628 yards receiving.
Kittle had over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the two seasons before last year.
The 49ers will open their season on September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
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Brandon Aiyuk, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, stopped attending rehab and cut off communication with the team in December 2025. The 49ers’ general manager John Lynch said Aiyuk is on the left team list and not part of the current roster, and the player must apply to the NFL for reinstatement before he can join another team.
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Brandon Aiyuk left the 49ers by not showing up for rehab and stopped communicating in December 2025.
His last game with the 49ers happened near the end of last season.
The team hoped to trade Aiyuk in the offseason but no trade deals happened.
John Lynch, the 49ers GM, said Aiyuk is on the reserve/left team list and not on the 90-man roster.
Players on the left team list are out of the team but can return if they apply for NFL reinstatement.
Aiyuk has not applied for reinstatement yet.
Aiyuk wants to play for the Washington Commanders but must be released by the 49ers after reinstatement approval.
Lynch said the team will focus on active players and wished Aiyuk and his family well.
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Caitlin Clark, a star player for the Indiana Fever, played in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after missing last year due to injury. She scored 17 points and helped her team, Team Spoon, win the game, while sharing her excitement about playing in the special event.
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Caitlin Clark was selected for her third WNBA All-Star Game in three seasons.
She scored 17 points, grabbed four rebounds, and made five assists during the game.
Clark made five three-point shots out of 15 attempts, including from the logo spot on the court.
Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122 in the All-Star Game.
Jonquel Jones was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game.
Clark was the number one overall draft pick by the Indiana Fever in 2024.
This season, she averages 21 points, 7.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game with a career-best 43.5% shooting.
The Indiana Fever have a 17-10 record and lead the Eastern Conference as of the All-Star break.
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The WNBA set a new attendance record for its All-Star Game with 19,783 fans at the United Center in Chicago. Team Spoon won the game, and Jonquel Jones was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
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The WNBA All-Star Game had 19,783 fans attending, the highest ever for this event.
The previous All-Star Game attendance record was 16,988 fans in Indianapolis last year.
The WNBA’s all-time attendance record for any game is 22,076 fans at the 2007 Finals Game 2.
Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 in the All-Star Game.
Jonquel Jones won the All-Star Game MVP with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Jones is the first player to win regular season MVP, Finals MVP, Commissioner's Cup MVP, and All-Star MVP.
Former President Barack Obama visited the All-Stars during their practice at the Obama Presidential Center.
The host city for the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game has not been announced yet.
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John Anderson, the longtime baseball coach at the University of Minnesota, died at age 71 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest. He led the team as head coach for 43 years, earning the most wins in Big Ten history and guiding the Gophers to many NCAA tournaments.
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John Anderson was the head coach of the University of Minnesota baseball team for 43 years.
He died at age 71 after going into cardiac arrest.
Anderson holds the record for most Big Ten career wins with 1,390 victories.
He started at Minnesota as a pitcher in 1974 but became a coach after an arm injury ended his playing career.
Anderson coached many players who became major league baseball stars.
Under his leadership, the Gophers had winning records in 38 of 43 seasons.
He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year eight times and led the team to 19 NCAA tournaments.
Anderson’s No. 14 jersey was retired by the university in 2024, and he recently received a national coaching award.
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WNBA player A'ja Wilson said that the players are the true leaders of the league and emphasized the importance of strong relationships between players and league leadership. She noted that while she respects WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, she does not have a close connection with her, and many players have criticized the league's leadership recently.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s contract runs through 2026 and she may be replaced.
A'ja Wilson said she only interacts with Engelbert when receiving awards and wants stronger bonds between players and leaders.
Other players, like Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas, have criticized league leadership for poor management and safety issues.
Wilson described the players as the real leaders who shape the league’s success.
Players helped secure a new collective bargaining agreement in March.
The WNBA has grown recently, adding three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
Players’ hard work and visibility have driven the league’s growth and loyal fan base.
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Aaron Donald is following a strict training plan to decide if he will return to play for the Rams this season. Donald retired after the 2023 season, and the team is watching how his body handles the training to see if he can compete again.
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Aaron Donald is a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
He retired after the 2023 NFL season.
Sean McVay described Donald’s current training as very strict and organized.
McVay spoke with Donald before the Rams traded for Myles Garrett.
The team is uncertain if Donald will return but is monitoring his physical readiness.
Donald is known for being very dedicated and fully committing to his training.
The Rams are preparing for the 2026 NFL season.
Fans are speculating about Donald’s potential comeback after the Garrett trade.
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Kazuyoshi Miura, a 59-year-old Japanese football player, scored a goal for Fukushima United in a 7-0 win during the Emperor's Cup. This was his first competitive goal since November 2022, and he continues to play professionally at an age much older than typical footballers.
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Kazuyoshi Miura is 59 years old and plays professional football.
He scored a goal in the 52nd minute of a match where Fukushima United won 7-0 against Iwaki Furukawa.
This was his first goal in nearly four years.
Miura is known as 'King Kazu' and was a key figure when the Japanese J League started in 1993.
He began his career in Brazil with Santos in 1986 and played in Italy, Croatia, and Australia.
Miura has scored 55 goals in 89 games for the Japan national team.
He is on loan at Fukushima United from Yokohama FC and has extended his loan until June 2027.
Miura has talked about continuing to play into his 60s, showing a very long career for a footballer.
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Llywelyn Williams lost his leg at age 16 after a car accident but became a four-time world champion in adaptive surfing. Surfing helped him recover and live a full life, including winning recent competitions in Australia and Hawaii.
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Williams lost his right leg in 2011 after being hit by a car while skateboarding.
He was 16 years old when the accident happened.
Surfing was his passion before the accident and helped him through recovery.
His parents had to agree to amputate his leg to save his life.
Williams won the 2026 Bright Sky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship as the kneeling champion.
He also placed third in the North Shore Prosthetics Hawaiian Surfing Championships in May 2026.
He works as a digger driver in his family's construction business when not surfing.
Williams supports efforts to include adaptive surfing in future Paralympic Games.
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In The Hundred cricket tournament, Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets in a close game at Trent Bridge. Craig Overton hit a six off his twin brother Jamie to help secure the win, while Ben Duckett scored 75 runs for the Rockets. In another match, Manchester Super Giants won easily against Birmingham Phoenix, led by Jos Buttler’s 90 runs.
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Trent Rockets scored 160 runs for 6 wickets in 98 balls to win against London Spirit’s 159 for 9 in 100 balls.
Craig Overton hit a six off his twin brother Jamie and remained not out with 20 runs from 6 balls.
Ben Duckett scored 75 runs from 47 balls, contributing strongly to the Rockets’ total.
London Spirit lost early wickets and struggled to turn good starts into big scores.
Manchester Super Giants scored 187 for 5, with Jos Buttler making 90 runs off 50 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix were all out for 100 runs, losing by 87 runs to the Super Giants.
The women’s match was cancelled due to rain, and the men’s game was delayed by 30 minutes.
Sam Billings and Calvin Harrison also played important roles for their teams during the matches.
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