The Arizona Cardinals have started their training camp without a contract agreement with quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brissett wants a higher salary, and although both sides agree he deserves more money, they have not agreed on the exact amount yet.
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Jacoby Brissett skipped voluntary workouts in May to push for a new contract.
The Cardinals opened training camp without a deal with Brissett.
Brissett’s current contract pays him about $5.4 million this season, with only $1.5 million guaranteed.
Brissett likely will be the team's starting quarterback for Week 1, as other options are less experienced.
The team may offer around $7 million per year, similar to other top backup quarterbacks.
Brissett may be seeking closer to $11 million per year, in line with some starting quarterbacks’ salaries.
A full contract holdout by Brissett is unlikely because he would lose guaranteed money and face fines.
The Cardinals’ preseason starts August 6, which may pressure them to reach an agreement soon.
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Cameron Menzies fell ill during his second-round match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay darts tournament. Menzies was treated for high blood pressure and dizziness and had to forfeit the match after being cleared by medical staff but unable to continue.
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Cameron Menzies was playing Ross Smith in the World Matchplay second round in Blackpool.
Menzies was leading 2-1 when he became unsteady and left the stage with help.
Medical staff diagnosed Menzies with high blood pressure causing dizziness and fainting.
Menzies was checked backstage and found well enough to rest but could not return to finish the game.
As a result, Menzies forfeited the match, giving Ross Smith the win.
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) wished Menzies a speedy recovery.
Other ongoing matches and upcoming quarter-finals at the tournament were mentioned.
The event featured a mix of seeded players competing in a knockout format.
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Mike Elko is entering his third season as head coach of the Texas A&M football team in 2026. He is motivating his players by showing them the empty trophy case, reminding them they have not yet won a championship since joining the conference in 2012.
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Texas A&M started the 2025 season with 11 wins and 0 losses.
They lost their last two games in 2025 against Texas and Miami.
The team made it to the College Football Playoff in 2025.
Coach Elko uses the empty trophy case to inspire his players.
Texas A&M has not won the SEC Championship since 2012.
The team’s last national championship was in 1939.
The 2026 season will start on September 5th against Missouri State.
Elko wants the team to improve and compete for trophies in the coming season.
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Jake Paul, a boxer and internet personality, said he plans to join the NFL as a wide receiver after he finishes boxing. He believes many current NFL players are not very good, and he is confident he can make a team easily.
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Jake Paul wants to play professional football as a wide receiver.
He said many NFL players are not very skilled and drop passes often.
Paul claims he has better hands, speed, strength, and work ethic than some NFL players.
He hopes to join the Cleveland Browns, a team he and his family support.
Several NFL teams and coaches have reportedly shown interest in him.
Paul thinks it will be easy for him to make an NFL roster after practicing football routes.
He compared his current challenge to when he started boxing, motivated by doubters.
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The Baltimore Orioles have won seven games in a row but face challenges after two catchers, Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman, were placed on the injured list due to inflammation. Both catchers have been important players for the team as they try to compete for a playoff spot in the American League.
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The Orioles won seven straight games before recent setbacks.
Backup catcher Samuel Basallo went on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Starting catcher Adley Rutschman is also on the injured list with wrist inflammation.
Both Basallo and Rutschman are strong hitters, often playing catcher or designated hitter.
The Orioles are currently fourth in the AL East and trying to reach a Wild Card playoff spot.
Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward have provided good offense for the Orioles.
Some young players have struggled with injuries or inconsistent performance.
Basallo is a young player seen as a key part of the Orioles' future team success.
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LeBron James has not yet said where he will play his next NBA season. Shaquille O'Neal said LeBron will choose a team where he can win another championship and defended him against critics who call this "ring chasing."
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LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers he wants to play his 24th NBA season with a different team.
Shaquille O'Neal said LeBron will pick the team with the best chance to win a championship.
Teams mentioned as possible destinations include Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Shaquille O'Neal disagreed with the idea that LeBron is just chasing championships to boost his record.
O'Neal explained that chasing championships is what players should do to achieve greatness.
LeBron still has about two or three years left in his playing career.
There is no set date for LeBron's decision, according to his agent, Rich Paul.
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Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $252 million. He chose a smaller maximum contract to save the team about $50 million, helping the Spurs keep money available to build a stronger team.
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Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 and from France.
He agreed to a five-year, $252 million rookie scale contract extension.
He took the 25% maximum contract instead of the 30% supermax option.
This choice saves the Spurs roughly $50 million over five years.
Wembanyama aims to give the team financial flexibility to improve and compete for an NBA title.
At 22 years old, he led the Spurs to the NBA Finals in his third season.
He was named Defensive Player of the Year and finished third for MVP voting.
Wembanyama expressed strong commitment to staying with the Spurs franchise.
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The Basketball Hall of Fame is opening a special exhibit about Steph Curry while he is still an active NBA player. The exhibit, called "Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc," will show not only his basketball achievements but also his work as a businessman, family man, and charity supporter.
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Steph Curry is the first active NBA player to have a dedicated exhibit in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The exhibit opens on July 24 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and will run through summer 2027.
It includes game-worn gear, championship items, Olympic memorabilia, and video footage of Curry’s career.
Curry has been a 12-time NBA All-Star and won four NBA championships.
He is the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point shots made, with 4,248 threes.
Curry helped change the NBA by popularizing the three-point shot style that many players now use.
At 38 years old, Curry is still playing very well and the Warriors are competitive.
There is talk he might join LeBron James next season to pursue another championship together.
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ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit named Notre Dame, Miami, and Texas A&M as his early favorites to win the upcoming College Football Playoff national championship. He mentioned these teams over other contenders like Ohio State, Texas, and Georgia.
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Kirk Herbstreit is an ESPN college football analyst.
He picked Notre Dame, Miami, and Texas A&M as top early favorites for the national title.
Herbstreit spoke about his picks on "The Pat McAfee Show."
Notre Dame won its last 10 games last season but was not selected for the playoff.
Miami reached the championship game last season but lost to Indiana.
Texas A&M started last season 11-0 but lost in the postseason to Miami.
Herbstreit mentioned player Marcel Reed as a key reason Texas A&M could succeed this year.
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Pete Golding became head coach at Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin left for LSU. Golding and Kiffin maintain a good relationship despite Kiffin’s sudden departure. Golding led Ole Miss to playoff wins before losing in the semifinals and is preparing for his first full season in 2026.
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Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss before the College Football Playoff to coach LSU.
Pete Golding, who was defensive coordinator under Kiffin, was promoted to head coach.
Golding says he has no hard feelings toward Kiffin and they communicate regularly.
Kiffin finished his Ole Miss tenure with an 11-1 record.
Golding led Ole Miss to wins over Tulane and Georgia in the playoffs before losing to Miami.
Golding’s first full season as Ole Miss head coach starts in September 2026 against Louisville.
LSU, coached by Kiffin, will begin their 2026 season against Clemson on September 5.
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Bobby Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals' best player, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back tightness. This injury signals that the Royals will likely trade players and focus on rebuilding rather than trying to compete this season.
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Bobby Witt Jr., a key player for the Royals, is on the 10-day injured list for back tightness.
Witt is considered one of the best players in baseball and has a high value based on his 4.9 WAR (a baseball performance metric).
The Royals' season is effectively over, as their best player is injured and the team is not in playoff contention.
The Royals recently traded for pitcher Nate Pearson, a former top prospect designated for assignment by the Houston Astros.
This trade is seen as a short-term move to help the team survive the rest of the season, not as a step toward winning now.
The Royals have had consecutive winning seasons recently but are struggling this year.
The team plans to use this period to let Witt recover fully and prepare for a stronger next season.
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At the recent Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for improving his ball’s lie, leading to a dispute with officials. Rory McIlroy criticized DeChambeau personally, while Scottie Scheffler said rivalries in golf are different because golfers mainly compete against the course, not each other.
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Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship for improving his lie on the fifth hole.
DeChambeau argued with tournament officials after the penalty was given.
Rory McIlroy said he is not fond of DeChambeau and suggested some of DeChambeau’s behavior is for attention.
Scottie Scheffler explained that golf rivalries are less personal than in other sports because players compete mostly against the course.
Scheffler said he is not a fan of personal jabs between players in golf.
Scheffler is the world’s No. 1 golfer and was preparing to play in the 3M Open.
Scheffler’s opening round tee time at the 3M Open was 8:29 a.m. ET.
He planned to play alongside Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
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Florida has hired Jon Sumrall as their new football head coach with a six-year contract paying $7.5 million yearly. Nick Saban, a well-known football coach, jokingly warned Sumrall to improve the team's performance as Florida aims to recover after recent poor results.
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Jon Sumrall signed a six-year contract to coach the Florida Gators football team.
Sumrall’s salary is reported to be $7.5 million per year.
Florida fired their previous coach, Billy Napier, after a 3-4 start last season.
Napier had only one winning season, finishing 8-5 in 2024.
Sumrall has a career head coaching record of 43 wins and 12 losses.
He previously coached at Troy and Tulane, winning championships with both.
Florida’s 2026 football schedule starts with non-conference games before entering the challenging SEC conference play.
Nick Saban, a former Alabama coach and Florida resident, spoke to Sumrall with a joking but pointed message to get the team on track.
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Tom Pelissero, a longtime NFL reporter, was laid off by ESPN despite having a year left on his contract. This happened after Disney bought NFL Network and moved Pelissero and others to ESPN, where several high-profile layoffs recently took place.
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Tom Pelissero worked nearly 10 years at NFL Network and joined ESPN after Disney’s acquisition.
ESPN laid off Pelissero even though he had one year left on his contract.
Other well-known ESPN employees, including former NFL players and analysts, were also laid off.
Pelissero thanked fans, colleagues, and family for their support in a message on social media.
Before NFL Network, Pelissero covered NFL teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
He is considered one of the top NFL insiders alongside Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter.
Experts say Pelissero will likely find another job quickly due to his reputation.
ESPN layoffs usually happen in groups and have been ongoing for over ten years.
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Major League Soccer (MLS) is investigating Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro. The review focuses on whether Inter Miami followed league rules when acquiring the rights to sign Casemiro from the LA Galaxy.
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Casemiro, 34, signed with Inter Miami on a contract lasting through the 2027 MLS season, with an option to extend it to 2029.
MLS announced it is reviewing a tampering allegation related to Inter Miami's signing of Casemiro.
The investigation concerns "discovery rights," a rule where a team has the first chance to sign certain players.
The LA Galaxy held Casemiro's discovery rights but agreed to transfer them to Inter Miami.
Casemiro left Manchester United at the end of the 2026-27 season after deciding not to renew his contract.
Casemiro has a successful career including five Champions League wins with Real Madrid.
Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham called Casemiro a winner and expressed excitement about the signing.
Inter Miami was previously fined $2 million by MLS in 2021 for violating rules in signing another player.
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New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won the Open Championship by making a successful birdie putt on the 18th hole. This was his first top-10 finish in a major tournament, and he then withdrew from the next event, the 3M Open, to rest.
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Ryan Fox had never finished in the top 10 of a major golf tournament before this victory.
His previous best finish was tied for 16th place at the 2019 Open Championship.
Fox won the Open Championship by making a birdie on the final hole.
He beat Cameron Young to win the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Open Championship.
Fox is known for playing golf at a fast pace, which he believes helped him win.
After his win, Fox withdrew from the 3M Open tournament to rest.
He played multiple sports as a child, which contributed to his fast playing style in golf.
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Inter Miami has signed Brazilian midfielder Casemiro on a one-year contract with an option to extend, adding him to their star-studded MLS team. Major League Soccer (MLS) is investigating Inter Miami for possible tampering during the process of acquiring his discovery rights from the LA Galaxy.
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Casemiro joined Inter Miami as a free agent with a contract until the end of 2027, with a chance to extend through 2028-29.
MLS uses a "discovery process" where teams hold priority rights to certain players, which can be traded between clubs.
Inter Miami acquired Casemiro’s discovery rights from the LA Galaxy, though the terms have not been fully disclosed.
MLS is investigating a tampering allegation related to Inter Miami’s signing of Casemiro.
Casemiro is a 34-year-old defensive midfielder with five Champions League titles from his time at Real Madrid.
He previously played four seasons at Manchester United and represented Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.
Inter Miami’s team already includes stars Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Luis Suárez.
Club owners Jorge Mas and David Beckham highlighted Casemiro’s leadership and winning experience as key reasons for signing him.
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Caitlin Clark was announced as one of three athletes featured on the new NBA 2K27 video game covers. She will appear on the deluxe edition, becoming the first WNBA player to have her own global cover in the game series.
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Caitlin Clark is featured on the deluxe edition cover of NBA 2K27.
Victor Wembanyama is on the standard edition cover, and Derrick Rose is on the ultra edition cover.
Clark is the first WNBA player to have a global cover in the NBA 2K game.
She is currently in her third WNBA season, playing for the Indiana Fever.
Clark was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Recently, she made history by scoring more than 40 points and recording 10 assists in a single WNBA game.
The Indiana Fever congratulated Clark on social media.
The Fever will play the Connecticut Sun before the WNBA All-Star break.
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Southern Brave won their first match of The Hundred women's cricket competition by beating Welsh Fire by eight runs in Southampton. The match saw a strong comeback from Southern Brave after Welsh Fire looked likely to win comfortably.
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Southern Brave scored 127 runs for 6 wickets in their 100-ball innings.
Welsh Fire scored 118 runs for 8 wickets in their 100-ball innings.
Welsh Fire was close to winning when their score was 109-3 during the chase.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman, an 18-year-old bowler for Southern Brave, led a collapse by taking a key wicket and triggering five more wickets to fall in a short time.
Captain Sophie Molineux took 3 wickets and helped Southern Brave secure the win.
Heather Graham took 4 wickets for Southern Brave, restricting the Welsh Fire scoring.
Southern Brave had dropped several catches, including one chance to get Georgia Voll out early, who scored 52 runs.
Welsh Fire had invested heavily in players this season but finished last in the previous season.
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Anti-doping tests at the Tour de France have sometimes been done at night, between 11 pm and 6 am, which is unusual. The sport’s governing body says these tests are needed in rare cases to catch doping that is hard to detect during normal hours. Some riders and groups have mixed feelings about this practice because it disrupts sleep.
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Night-time doping tests took place during the Tour de France, testing top riders like Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Testing between 11 pm and 6 am is rare and requires special permission in France.
The tests aim to catch "micro-dosing," where small amounts of drugs are used to avoid detection during normal test times.
Vingegaard crashed after being tested at night, but it is unclear if the test affected his performance.
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) says night testing is a last resort and important to fight doping.
Some cyclists’ groups say night tests could be risky and disturb rest.
The International Testing Agency (ITA) usually performs about 600 tests per three-week race.
On rest days, tests happen during the evening rather than at night.
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