The Dallas Cowboys may have a new tight end option at training camp. Undrafted free agent Michael Trigg, who had a strong college career, could join Jake Ferguson as a key player in the tight end position.
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Jake Ferguson is currently the main tight end who catches passes for the Cowboys.
Michael Trigg is an undrafted free agent who could add depth to the tight end group.
Trigg is 6-foot-4 and weighs 240 pounds.
He played college football at USC, Ole Miss, and Baylor.
During college, Trigg had 108 catches for 1,419 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Analysts say Trigg has good skills running routes and confusing defenders.
Trigg had focus and discipline issues in college, including two suspensions.
The Cowboys hope Trigg can improve and contribute as an extra pass-catching option.
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Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever was not invited to the WNBA’s 3-Point Contest despite being one of the top shooters. Cunningham initially shared a tweet calling out the league but later deleted it and commented that she was not surprised by the decision.
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Cunningham’s trainer highlighted that she ranks second in the league in three-point shooting percentage but was not invited to the contest.
Cunningham retweeted this message but later removed her retweet.
She said the players invited are excellent shooters and that she didn’t want to create controversy.
Caitlin Clark, Cunningham’s teammate and a WNBA All-Star, was invited but reportedly declined to participate.
Other players like Kayla McBride and Sabrina Ionescu were also reported as having declined or not received invites.
Cunningham currently shoots 42.9% from three-point range, averaging 9.3 points per game.
The 3-Point Contest will include six other players from different teams.
The event will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ on Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Victor Wembanyama is a 22-year-old French basketball player who led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals and won Defensive Player of the Year. Retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas said Wembanyama is not yet among the top five players in the league because his offense is not as strong.
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Victor Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 and plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
He led the Spurs to the NBA Finals at age 22.
Wembanyama was unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year.
He finished third in MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game in his third season.
He led the NBA in blocks (also called "rejections") for three years in a row.
Gilbert Arenas said Wembanyama’s offense is not top 10 and he should not be considered a top-five player yet.
Wembanyama signed a five-year contract extension worth $252 million with the Spurs this offseason.
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The Atlanta Falcons have signed Cash Jones, a former Georgia running back, as an undrafted free agent. Jones may make the team’s roster mainly because of his special teams skills, with the potential to get some playing time as a running back who catches passes.
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Cash Jones played five seasons at Georgia with 107 total touches.
He averaged 4.9 yards per carry and is good at catching passes from the backfield.
Jones is known for his strong special teams play, especially on kickoff and punt coverage.
The Falcons ranked 24th in special teams performance in 2025.
The Falcons want to avoid overusing their main running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr.
Other backs on the team had few carries last season, leaving room for Jones to get playing time.
Jones’ ability to catch passes could help Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
Tyler Allgeier, a former Falcon with receiving skills, now plays for the Arizona Cardinals.
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LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers he wants to play his next NBA season with another team, but he has not yet announced which team he will join. NBA reporter Shams Charania said LeBron and his agent are not waiting for any other player trades before making a decision.
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LeBron James plans to leave the Lakers after 23 seasons.
He has not yet revealed which team he will join for his 24th season.
Kevin O’Connor suggested LeBron might wait to see if teams trade players like Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving.
Shams Charania disagreed and said LeBron is ready to decide now.
LeBron’s agent is Rich Paul, who says there is no set time for LeBron’s choice.
The Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Philadelphia 76ers are possible teams LeBron might join.
LeBron and his inner circle are not waiting on any trades to make their decision.
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The article discusses players on the Atlanta Falcons football team who are most likely to be cut during the preseason as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season. It highlights some players at certain positions who face competition and financial considerations that could affect their roster spot.
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The Falcons began training camp ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Jahan Dotson, a wide receiver signed for $15 million over two years, struggled in previous seasons and may be cut to avoid paying his full salary.
The Falcons have five tight ends, with Charlie Woerner being the most expensive and likely to be cut to reduce costs.
The cornerback position has many players, making Clark Phillips III, who has a $3.6 million salary, a possible cut candidate.
Kyle Pitts is the primary tight end, with Austin Hooper as his backup.
Other positions, such as cornerback, have several veterans and undrafted players competing for limited roster spots.
The NFL season starts on September 9, 2026, with a game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
The Falcons’ roster decisions are influenced by player performance, depth at positions, and salary costs.
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Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach, disagrees with people saying the Big Ten conference is better than the SEC in college football. He says winning a championship does not mean the whole conference is better; it just means one team was better that year.
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The Big Ten conference won the last three College Football Playoff championships: Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana.
Before that, the SEC conference won four championships in a row.
Nick Saban believes the SEC is still the strongest conference overall, not just the best team.
Five SEC teams were in last year’s College Football Playoff: Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Ole Miss.
Three Big Ten teams made the playoff: Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon.
Oregon and Indiana played each other in one semifinal game.
Ole Miss lost to Miami in the other semifinal game.
Saban says people talk about the Big Ten more now because the SEC had a long period of dominance.
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George Russell said he had to be very strong mentally to deal with many problems this Formula 1 season. He is currently 50 points behind his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Russell and his team have identified issues with the car's power system that affected his performance.
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George Russell is 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship.
Russell retired from the Belgian Grand Prix following a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap.
Antonelli won the Belgian race, his sixth win in 10 races this season.
Russell said he has had to be very resilient and keeps believing in himself and his team.
Mercedes found a problem with the car's electrical system, affecting power delivery in some parts of the race.
The power unit issue made it harder for Russell to accelerate and contributed to his race difficulties.
Russell is trying to adjust his driving style to work better with the car’s power unit but finds it challenging.
The Hungarian Grand Prix track is very different and might suit Ferrari better than some other tracks.
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The Arizona Cardinals football team is preparing for the NFL preseason, which starts with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6. Several players, including James Conner, Jacoby Brissett, and Sean Murphy-Bunting, face a risk of being cut from the team as the roster is trimmed before the regular season begins.
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The Cardinals and Panthers will open the 2026 preseason with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6.
The NFL regular season starts on September 9 with a game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
Running back James Conner may be cut due to being the oldest player in a crowded group and limited playing opportunities.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett held out for a new contract but has little chance to stay as the team plans to develop younger QBs.
The team could start with Gardner Minshew and a rookie QB, Carson Beck, while releasing Brissett and saving $5.9 million.
The Cardinals have 11 cornerbacks but usually keep only 5 or 6, making competition very tight.
Sean Murphy-Bunting, despite a high salary cap hit, may be cut due to performance and roster limits.
Several younger players are likely to keep their spots based on last season’s play.
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The Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks, who missed most of his first two seasons due to knee injuries, has started training camp without any restrictions. Panthers head coach Dave Canales expressed optimism about Brooks' recovery and performance during practice.
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Jonathon Brooks was picked by the Panthers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Brooks missed most of his rookie season due to an ACL tear from college.
He returned briefly in Week 14 but suffered another ACL tear on the same knee.
Brooks missed his entire second season recovering from the injury.
On Thursday, Brooks participated fully in his first-ever unrestricted training camp practice.
Coach Dave Canales praised Brooks for his hard work, strength, speed, and mental resilience.
The Panthers will start their 2026 regular season against the Chicago Bears on September 13.
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Tyreek Hill, a free-agent wide receiver, is still recovering from a serious leg injury he got during the 2025 NFL season. He says he currently has no strength in his left leg but is working to regain power slowly after two surgeries.
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Tyreek Hill is currently a free agent and has not signed with any NFL team for his 11th season.
He injured his left leg in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season while playing for the Miami Dolphins.
The injury involved a dislocated knee and tears in several ligaments.
Hill posted a video explaining that about 10 months after two surgeries, he still has no power in his injured leg.
Doctors warned him he might not be able to walk again after the injury.
Before the injury, Hill had 21 catches for 265 yards and one touchdown in the current season.
In the previous season, he recorded 81 catches, 959 yards, and six touchdowns.
Hill remains hopeful about his recovery and says his healing timeline looks positive.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have signed their first overall draft pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, to a four-year contract worth $57.27 million. The signing followed a delay caused by disagreements over how the signing bonus would be paid.
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Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza's contract is four years long and fully guaranteed for $57.27 million.
The main delay in signing was due to disputes about the payout schedule of the signing bonus.
Mendoza's team wanted the bonus paid in a lump sum, as has been usual for top picks since 2019.
The Raiders preferred to pay the bonus in installments, following their usual practice.
Both sides eventually agreed, but the exact details of the bonus payments were not shared.
The deal was completed on July 23, the day rookies were scheduled to report to training camp.
This signing allows Raiders fans to look forward to seeing their new quarterback start playing soon.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Anthony Edwards for the 2026-27 NBA season. Before playing together in official games, the two players, along with teammate Rudy Gobert, are working out together on a trip to Paris.
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The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets in a major trade.
Ball and Edwards are both guards and classmates from the 2020 NBA Draft.
They are leading a team workout trip to Paris with Rudy Gobert, a Timberwolves veteran player.
Edwards said the team will face challenges as they adjust to playing together.
Edwards scored an average of 28.8 points per game in the last season.
LaMelo Ball averaged 20.8 points and 7.3 assists per game over six years with the Hornets.
The workout trip is seen as an important step toward building teamwork before the season starts.
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The film "A Game of Double Standards" explores whether the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was judged differently compared to past tournaments. It looks at issues like corruption, worker treatment, and media coverage while comparing Qatar to previous World Cups held in Europe, Russia, and China.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was the first held in the Middle East.
The tournament faced major controversies including claims of corruption and political influence.
There were concerns about treatment of migrant workers involved in building stadiums and infrastructure.
The film includes interviews with FIFA officials, journalists, activists, migrant workers, and Qatari leaders.
It questions if Qatar was judged by stricter standards than other World Cup hosts.
Previous tournaments mentioned for comparison include those in Europe, Russia, and China.
The film discusses FIFA’s lack of transparency and the politics involved in global sports.
The human cost behind hosting the World Cup is a key topic.
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Arsenal plans to offer £70 million to buy Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of Newcastle United. The Brazilian midfielder wants to join Arsenal, and talks between the clubs are ongoing but not yet finalized.
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Arsenal wants to make a £70 million bid for Bruno Guimaraes.
Guimaraes is the captain of Newcastle and plays for Brazil’s national team.
The player prefers to join Arsenal this summer.
Newcastle is aware of Guimaraes’s wish to move but has not agreed to the price yet.
Arsenal is also interested in defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
Arsenal previously declined to match Chelsea’s £117 million offer for Morgan Rogers.
Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid is another target, but his price and preference for Barcelona make a deal difficult.
Arsenal is looking to strengthen both defense and attack after winning the Premier League last season.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton was injured on the first day of training camp and had to be taken off the field by cart. The team does not yet know how serious the knee injury is and will perform an MRI to find out more. Scourton had a strong rookie season and is an important player for the Panthers’ defense.
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Nic Scourton injured his right knee during practice on July 23, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C.
He was carted off the field and showed pain by holding his hand over his face.
Panthers coach Dave Canales said they do not know the injury’s severity yet and will get an MRI.
Scourton was a second-round draft pick in 2024 from Texas A&M.
He played 17 games with 8 starts last season, making 47 tackles and 5 sacks.
The injury happened during a block on a wet practice field.
Teammates and coaches showed support by hugging him as he left the field.
The Panthers believe they have enough players to cover if Scourton cannot play.
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Carolina Panthers rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton injured his right knee during a practice session. The team is awaiting test results to determine the severity of the injury, which could impact their defensive lineup if it is serious.
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Nic Scourton, a promising rookie edge rusher for the Panthers, was hurt in practice with a right knee injury.
Coach Dave Canales confirmed Scourton will undergo imaging tests to diagnose the injury.
Teammates showed support by hugging Scourton as he was taken off the field on a medical cart.
Scourton could not put weight on his injured leg at the time of the injury.
No official diagnosis has been made yet; further tests will clarify the injury’s seriousness.
Scourton had a strong rookie season in 2025 with 5 sacks and 7 tackles-for-loss.
The Panthers were expecting him to improve more in the coming season, playing alongside new player Jaelan Phillips.
If Scourton is out for the season, other players like Patrick Jones II and Princely Umanmielen will need to fill his role.
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The San Francisco Giants' manager was ejected during a game after an unusual call by the umpire on a close play. The call involved a tag attempt by the Kansas City Royals player, and the manager disagreed with the umpire’s decision, leading to his removal from the game.
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The Giants' manager was ejected after a close play at second base.
Umpire Mike Estabrook made a rare call that the shortstop pushed the baserunner off the base.
The play involved Royals' player Vinnie Pasquantino and Giants' shortstop Willy Adames.
The Giants have been struggling, having lost five straight games by Friday.
Some Giants players are performing well offensively, but the pitching staff has struggled.
The manager’s ejection was calm and did not involve a heated argument.
The call was not subject to video review.
This incident happened during a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals.
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Lane Kiffin, the new head coach of the LSU Tigers football team, has introduced a policy advising players and staff to avoid social media to stay focused. He credits his mentor, Coach Nick Saban, a highly successful and retired coach, for inspiring this approach based on his own experience.
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Lane Kiffin is starting his first season as LSU’s head football coach.
Kiffin recommends staying off social media to improve focus and performance.
Nick Saban, known as one of the greatest football coaches, influenced Kiffin’s coaching style.
Kiffin has worked on coaching staffs that won three national championships.
He was previously the head coach at Ole Miss before moving to LSU.
Ole Miss promoted their defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach after Kiffin left.
LSU and Ole Miss will face each other on September 19 in the Magnolia Bowl game on ABC.
Kiffin’s social media policy is part of his efforts to prepare his team for success.
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Aaron Donald, a star NFL player who retired two years ago, is thinking about coming back to play for the Los Angeles Rams. Rams coach Sean McVay said he supports Donald and that Donald is still deciding if he can get ready to play again.
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Aaron Donald retired from the NFL in 2024.
He is known as one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history.
Donald has won three Defensive Player of the Year awards and has a Super Bowl ring from 2022.
He was seen working out at the Rams’ training facility recently.
Donald has not yet decided if he will return to play.
Rams coach Sean McVay says they have a close relationship and he welcomes Donald back.
The Rams acquired star player Myles Garrett this offseason, making them strong Super Bowl contenders.
Donald’s decision might come during training camp or even during the regular season.
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