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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May had to leave a game after his very first pitch because he was hit in the shoulder by a ball hit back at him. He suffered a bruise on his right shoulder but no broken bones.
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Dustin May’s first pitch was hit back at him by New York Mets player A.J. Ewing at 106 mph.
The ball struck May in his right shoulder (specifically the right scapula).
May tried to continue pitching but could not due to pain and left the game.
X-rays showed no broken bones; May has a scapula contusion (bruise).
This was the first time a pitcher exited a game after one pitch since July 2021.
The Brewers held the best record in baseball at 81 wins and 51 losses as of the game date.
Robert Gasser replaced May to finish the inning.
May will likely need time to heal before the important playoffs begin.
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In northern Nigeria, girls have faced many challenges playing basketball due to social and cultural barriers. The Grassroots To Greatness (G2G) program helps female players train, compete, and grow their skills while respecting cultural and religious values.
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Girls in northern Nigeria have limited chances to play basketball because sports are seen as mainly for boys.
Khamila Sani Ibrahim often had to play basketball secretly around family expectations.
Grassroots To Greatness (G2G) is an initiative focused on empowering girls through sports.
G2G organizes female-only tournaments where players wear modest sports clothes like custom hijabs.
The program provides equipment, transportation support, jerseys, and even financial stipends to teams.
Players like Fatima Diouf have gained teamwork, confidence, and discipline through G2G competitions.
Female players still face self-doubt, family duties, and male peer skepticism.
Community groups like G2G help connect athletes to bigger sports structures by understanding local values.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki left a game early because of a blister on his right middle finger. The Dodgers are considering other pitchers to replace him if he needs time to recover.
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Sasaki exited the game after pitching 66 pitches in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves.
The blister on his right middle finger caused him to leave the game.
Before leaving, Sasaki allowed six hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Sasaki's earned run average (ERA) improved after the All-Star break to 2.31 in six starts.
The Dodgers still led the game when Sasaki left due to key hits from teammates.
If Sasaki misses time, Dodgers have four pitchers in their rotation: Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, but the team may need another pitcher for their usual six-man rotation.
Possible replacements include Eric Lauer (currently in the bullpen), Emmet Sheehan (in Triple-A), and Justin Wrobleski (recovering from injury).
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The Arizona Cardinals have signed center Hjalte Froholdt to a two-year contract extension worth $20 million. Froholdt has been a consistent player for the team, starting every game since September 2023 and serving as a key part of their offensive line.
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Hjalte Froholdt is a center on the Arizona Cardinals football team.
He was originally drafted in 2019 as a guard in the fourth round.
Froholdt signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals in March 2023.
On August 25, 2024, he agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension.
Froholdt has started every regular-season game since September 2023.
He is viewed as one of the most reliable players on the Cardinals’ offensive line.
The Cardinals ranked fifth worst in the NFL for allowing sacks last season.
Other players on the offensive line need to prove themselves to keep starting roles.
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Chicago Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong was upset after an umpire missed a clear balk call during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The missed call happened in the sixth inning and may have cost the Cubs a chance to score, contributing to their 2-0 loss.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong was on third base with two outs when the balk occurred.
A balk is an illegal move by the pitcher that usually allows baserunners to advance.
The umpiring crew missed the balk call, and such calls cannot be reviewed or challenged during the game.
The Cubs failed to score in that inning or for the rest of the game and lost 2-0.
Umpires admitted their mistake after reviewing video footage postgame.
Despite the loss, the Cubs remain in first place in the National League Wild Card standings.
Crow-Armstrong has been a strong player lately, leading in home runs and stolen bases since June.
He is also considered one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball.
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Joey and Jesse Buss, sons of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, are buying about 5% of the San Diego Padres baseball team through their investment firm. They previously sold their stake in the Lakers and plan to use their sports experience to help the Padres grow, even though the rival Los Angeles Dodgers hold a majority stake and lead their division.
Key Facts
Joey and Jesse Buss are children of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss.
They are buying approximately 5% ownership in the San Diego Padres.
Their investment is through Buss Sports Capital.
The Padres’ majority ownership group includes Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano.
The Buss family sold their majority stake in the Lakers last year.
The Lakers were sold to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and later to Robert Iger and Josh Kushner.
Joey and Jesse say they have been Padres fans since childhood, not Dodgers fans.
They aim to apply lessons learned from basketball team management to help the Padres succeed.
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Draymond Green spoke on his podcast about Klay Thompson’s recent move to the Miami Heat. Green said people expect too much from Thompson, who has not played as well lately.
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Klay Thompson signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat.
Thompson is starting his 14th NBA season with the Heat.
Thompson played last season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Last season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game, his lowest career scoring average.
His three-point shooting percentage last season was 39.3%, also a career low.
Draymond Green said the media is pressuring Thompson too much and expecting his 2017 level of play.
The Miami Heat’s new lineup includes stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
The Heat’s next season starts on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The NFL has decided to stop holding its Pro Bowl game, which has been played every year since 1951. Instead, players who are recognized as the best will be honored at a special event, but there will be no actual game.
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The NFL will no longer hold the Pro Bowl game in any form.
The Pro Bowl has been played annually since 1951.
Players will continue to be recognized as Pro Bowl honorees.
The league tried different formats for the game, including a "flag" football version.
Officials said the game often lacked competition, entertainment, and top players.
Teams were told about the cancellation at a league meeting in Atlanta.
The new focus is on honoring the best players, not playing a game.
Honored players will attend an in-person event in Los Angeles instead of playing.
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Odell Beckham Jr., a veteran wide receiver, is preparing for the 2026 NFL season with the New York Giants after signing a one-year deal. Recent reports show he has been performing well in practice and could play a larger role due to an injury to another player.
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Odell Beckham Jr. missed the 2025 NFL season.
He signed a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the New York Giants.
Beckham was the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
He has had strong practices recently, making notable catches including touchdowns.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said this is Beckham’s best week of training camp so far.
Calvin Austin III, another Giants wide receiver, suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Beckham is considered a veteran backup behind Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Darnell Mooney.
The injury to Austin may increase Beckham’s playing time this season.
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The Green Bay Packers are preparing for the possibility that their star running back, Josh Jacobs, might be suspended by the NFL due to legal issues from an arrest. The team's general manager said they have a plan to keep playing well even if Jacobs cannot play.
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Josh Jacobs is a top running back for the Green Bay Packers.
He was arrested in May on domestic violence charges.
The NFL may suspend him for breaking personal conduct rules, based on similar past cases.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said the team is ready to handle a suspension if it happens.
Jacobs had a less productive 2025 season compared to previous years.
Despite challenges, Jacobs remains key to the Packers' offense.
A suspension would give more playing time to MarShawn Lloyd, a promising third-year player.
The Packers believe they can stay competitive even without Jacobs.
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The NFL and the NFL Players Association announced new rules starting in the 2026 season to improve player safety. Players who commit three violations of certain dangerous tackle types will face a one-game suspension, with fines and penalties designed to encourage safer play.
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New NFL rules target five types of dangerous tackles and hits: hip drop tackles, horse collar tackles, launching, hits on defenseless players, and blindside blocks.
If a player commits three violations in these categories, they will be suspended for one game.
Violations will be tracked year-to-year, but all players will begin the 2026 season with no prior violations counted.
Players still receive fines for violations; if they commit only one violation in a season, they get half their fine back at year-end.
The rules focus on punishing repeated dangerous actions rather than isolated mistakes.
These changes aim to reduce injuries and hold players, coaches, and teams accountable for player safety.
Teams were informed about these rules at a league meeting in Atlanta.
The NFL’s goal is to make the game safer by emphasizing discipline on the most harmful play styles.
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Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark admitted he made a mistake during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays but helped his team win by hitting a two-run home run. Clark is a top prospect who recently moved up to Major League Baseball and is still adjusting to the higher level of play.
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Max Clark plays outfield for the Detroit Tigers and is considered their top prospect.
During a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Clark misplayed a ball that led to the Rays scoring a run.
Clark took responsibility for the mistake and called it "embarrassing."
Despite the error, Clark hit a two-run home run later in the game.
Clark was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft after high school.
He spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, the level just below the major leagues.
Clark has played 24 games in MLB since being called up in late July.
His overall batting performance includes a .681 OPS, two home runs, and 12 RBIs so far in the major leagues.
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Quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to play for the No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders this season after a judge granted him a fifth year of college eligibility. Castellanos previously played for Florida State and Boston College and was recently undrafted in the NFL draft.
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Tommy Castellanos is a quarterback who will play for Texas Tech this season.
He was granted a fifth year of eligibility by a Kentucky judge through a temporary restraining order.
The NCAA changed rules to allow players who started college in 2023 or later to play for five years.
Castellanos started college at UCF in 2022 and transferred to Florida State before moving to Texas Tech.
He went undrafted in the NFL draft earlier this year and had a tryout with the Miami Dolphins as a receiver.
Texas Tech’s usual starting quarterback, Will Hammond, is recovering from an ACL injury.
Another quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, was ruled ineligible due to a gambling-related issue.
The Red Raiders open their season on September 5 against Abilene Christian.
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Someone placed protest signs on the statue of Jim Brown outside the Cleveland Browns’ stadium to criticize the team for keeping quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster. Watson, who missed 22 months due to injury and was suspended for violating NFL rules after multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, will start the upcoming season as the Browns’ quarterback.
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Signs on Jim Brown’s statue criticized the Browns for having Deshaun Watson on the team.
Watson was booed by fans during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
Coach Todd Monken confirmed Watson will be the starting quarterback for the season.
Watson missed 22 months recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury.
He signed a $230 million guaranteed contract with the Browns in 2022.
Watson was suspended for 11 games due to violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
Over two dozen women accused Watson of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct.
Watson was fined $5 million and had to undergo evaluation before return to play.
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Fox Sports ranked Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase as the fourth best player in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Chase has been a top performer since starting in the NFL, consistently gaining over 1,000 receiving yards each season and making a big impact despite strong defenses.
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Ja'Marr Chase is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fox Sports named him the fourth best player in the NFL for 2026.
Chase led the NFL with 185 receptions last season.
He has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first five seasons.
Defenses often double-team Chase but still struggle to stop him.
Chase is considered one of the most reliable and dominant players in the league.
His performance gives quarterback Joe Burrow a strong advantage on offense.
Chase is recognized not just as a top receiver but as one of the best players overall.
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Myles Garrett, who was last season’s top defensive player and set a record for the most sacks in a year, has joined the Los Angeles Rams. Experts believe that playing for the Rams could help him break his own record because the team’s opponents pass the ball more often, giving him more chances to tackle the quarterback.
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Myles Garrett was named the best player in the NFL by Fox Sports.
He won Defensive Player of the Year last season with the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett set the NFL record with 23 sacks in a single season.
The Browns faced fewer passing attempts (487) than most teams last year.
The Rams’ opponents threw the ball 102 more times than the Browns’ opponents did.
More passing by opponents means more chances for Garrett to sack the quarterback.
Garrett could possibly break his own sack record with the Rams.
If Garrett has a great season and the Rams win their division, he might be considered for the NFL MVP award, which usually goes to offensive players.
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The NFL will stop holding the Pro Bowl football games starting in 2026. Instead of playing a game, the 88 selected Pro Bowl players will be honored at a celebration near the Super Bowl location.
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The NFL will no longer have the AFC vs. NFC Pro Bowl game or flag-football matches after 2025.
88 players will be chosen as Pro Bowlers each year without naming alternates.
The Pro Bowl players will attend a ceremony in Los Angeles near the Super Bowl the following February.
Voting for Pro Bowlers is done by fans, players, and coaches, each group having equal influence.
The NFL wants the Pro Bowl honor to feel more special and meaningful to players and fans.
The Pro Bowl has seen many format changes, including a fantasy draft in 2014 and skills contests in recent years.
The last Pro Bowl tackle football game was held in 2022.
Player feedback helped lead to ending the game and keeping only original selections to avoid diluting the award.
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The NFL announced it will stop holding the Pro Bowl game after more than 70 years. Instead of a game, players selected for the Pro Bowl will be honored at a special event, and no substitute players will be chosen.
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The Pro Bowl has been played almost every year since 1951, except in 2021 due to COVID-19.
The NFL will continue to name 88 players as Pro Bowlers and honor them in Los Angeles after the season.
Several flag football events will take place at the same time as the honors.
There will be no substitute players chosen to replace those injured or playing in the Super Bowl.
Pro Bowl rosters are decided by votes from players, coaches, and fans.
NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said the change aims to make Pro Bowl recognition more meaningful.
The Pro Bowl event has lost popularity and moved locations several times, and changed from tackle football to flag football in 2023.
NFL executive Troy Vincent said players wanted the league's all-stars to be celebrated in a different way.
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Barcelona will play Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 27 in a La Liga match. Barcelona is aiming for its third consecutive league title and is trying to sign striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, but the transfer is uncertain.
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The match between Barcelona and Athletic Club is on August 27 at 9pm local time in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona won their first La Liga game this season with a 5-0 win over Elche.
Barcelona has won the last two La Liga titles and wants to win three in a row.
Coach Hansi Flick said Barcelona might not sign a new striker if they cannot get Julian Alvarez.
Alvarez is a 26-year-old Argentinian forward who plays for Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid has said Alvarez is not for sale, but Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta still hopes to sign him.
Alvarez missed one training session due to illness and has been linked with other clubs like Arsenal.
Laporta wants Barcelona to be Alvarez’s next team if Atletico decides to sell him.
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Nico Gonzalez recently joined Newcastle United from Manchester City in a £52 million transfer. He received a warm welcome from fans and is seen as an important player for Newcastle’s team and future plans.
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Nico Gonzalez transferred from Manchester City to Newcastle United for £52 million.
He played 18 months at Manchester City before moving to Newcastle.
Newcastle’s coach, Matthias Jaissle, insisted Gonzalez was a key target and valued his commitment.
Fans at St James’ Park cheered Gonzalez enthusiastically before a Carabao Cup match.
Gonzalez was nicknamed "mini-Rodri" at Manchester City for his style, comparing him to the player Rodri.
He played well in his Manchester City debut against Newcastle, completing 100 passes.
Former Manchester City assistant coach Kolo Toure praised Gonzalez’s ability to win the ball and learn from top players.
Gonzalez wants to develop further with Newcastle and become a main team player.
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