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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel praised running back Omarion Hampton, comparing his playing style to Hall of Famer Terrell Davis. Hampton, despite a recent ankle injury, showed strong performance in his rookie season.
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Mike McDaniel is the first-year offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
McDaniel compared Hampton's style to Terrell Davis, a Hall of Fame running back.
Terrell Davis was NFL MVP in 1998 and had three consecutive First Team All-Pro selections from 1996-98.
Omarion Hampton is a rookie running back who suffered a fractured ankle in Week 5 of the 2025 season.
Before the injury, Hampton rushed for 545 yards and scored four touchdowns in nine games.
Hampton also caught 32 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown in his rookie year.
The Chargers will start their 2025 regular season against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed two practice sessions due to swelling on his ankle caused by his shoe. Head coach Andy Reid said Walker is fine and will recover soon.
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Kenneth Walker III appeared on the injury report with a foot issue.
He missed two straight training camp practices.
The swelling on his ankle is caused by his shoe, not a serious injury.
Coach Andy Reid expects Walker to be fine and recover quickly.
Walker is the new starting running back for the Chiefs this season.
He was the Super Bowl MVP last season with the Seattle Seahawks.
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.
The Chiefs will play their preseason finale against the Seahawks and start the regular season on September 14 against the Denver Broncos.
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Aston Villa is close to signing striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65 million. If the deal goes through, it may lead to Villa’s Ollie Watkins moving to a Saudi club. Jackson previously played under Villa’s coach Unai Emery at Villarreal.
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Aston Villa and Chelsea have agreed on a fee up to £65m for Nicolas Jackson, with £47.5m upfront plus £17.5m in add-ons.
Jackson is 25 years old and has scored 30 goals in 81 games for Chelsea.
He played on loan at Bayern Munich last season, scoring 11 goals and helping them win the German league.
Jackson’s move could trigger Ollie Watkins’ transfer from Villa to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Jackson has played internationally for Senegal and appeared in the World Cup.
Villa is rebuilding their team, having already signed four players and sold five main players.
Chelsea is also close to selling striker Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for £50m.
Chelsea is interested in signing Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for around £34.3m.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has thrown 13 interceptions in 16 training camp practices this year, more than in the past four camps combined. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Hurts is still learning a new offense under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, which explains the higher number of interceptions.
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Jalen Hurts threw 13 interceptions during 16 training camp practices in 2026.
In the previous four training camps combined, Hurts threw a total of 15 interceptions.
Hurts is adjusting to a new offensive scheme led by first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Last season, Hurts threw six interceptions in 16 regular-season games.
Hurts has only thrown more than 10 interceptions in a season once before, with 15 in 2023.
The Eagles will finish their preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night.
The regular season starts for the Eagles on September 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski is recovering from a recent forearm injury and is preparing to face hitters again. Although he struggled after the All-Star Game, he was a strong player before his injury and could still help the team in a different pitching role.
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Justin Wrobleski is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He was selected for the All-Star Game in July before his performance declined.
Wrobleski allowed 20 runs in his last four starts before being placed on the injured list on August 16.
Before his injury, he had a 2.69 earned run average (ERA) and 10 wins, the most on the Dodgers.
After the injury, his ERA rose to 3.56 and home runs allowed increased from 8 to 19.
The Dodgers recently got several pitchers back from injury, including Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, adding to the crowded Dodgers pitching rotation.
Wrobleski may continue as a strong relief pitcher, a role he played during the Dodgers’ 2025 postseason World Series run.
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A WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky set a new regular-season TV viewership record with 3.31 million average viewers. The Fever won 113-90, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and 10 assists and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points.
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The game was the most-watched WNBA regular-season match since the league started in 1997.
3.31 million people watched the game on NBC and Peacock combined.
This is the third-most-watched game in WNBA history, after two 1997 opening games.
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, made 10 assists, and hit eight three-point shots.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points and raised her average to 24.8 points per game.
Indiana Fever won 113-90 after trailing by one point at halftime.
Indiana Fever improved their season record to 25 wins and 14 losses and can reach the No. 2 playoff seed.
Chicago Sky lost and are out of playoff chances with a 15-24 record.
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The Minnesota Vikings are in talks with former safety Harrison Smith about a possible return to the team. Smith was released earlier this year but may come back after the Vikings’ new safety, Jamal Adams, suffered a season-ending injury.
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Harrison Smith played 14 seasons with the Vikings before being released in March.
Smith was a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro safety.
Vikings signed Jamal Adams to replace Smith, but Adams tore his quad in the preseason opener.
Adams’ injury led the Vikings to consider bringing Smith back for at least the 2026 season.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has had regular talks with Smith about his plans.
Smith has impressive career stats, including over 1,180 combined tackles and 39 interceptions.
Smith remains close to the Vikings and the coaching staff despite his release.
The Vikings are finalizing their roster spots the weeks before the regular season starts.
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Micah Parsons, a player for the Green Bay Packers, said Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is the fastest player he has ever seen on the field. Gibbs was ranked No. 9 on the NFL Top 100 players list for 2026, where Parsons was ranked No. 8.
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Jahmyr Gibbs plays for the Detroit Lions as a running back.
Gibbs was ranked No. 9 on the NFL Top 100 players list for 2026, voted on by current NFL players.
Micah Parsons, a Packers pass rusher, ranked No. 8 on the same list.
Parsons called Gibbs the fastest player he has ever seen during an interview about the rankings.
In the 2025 NFL season, Gibbs ran for 1,223 yards and scored 13 rushing touchdowns.
Gibbs also caught 77 passes for 616 yards and scored 5 receiving touchdowns in 2025.
The Lions will play their first regular-season game on September 13 against the New Orleans Saints.
The Lions will face the Packers in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Kyle Singler, a former professional basketball player and Duke University star, posted videos on social media raising concerns about his mental health and safety. Experts say he may be struggling with issues like depression and anxiety, and they note that transitioning out of professional sports can be very difficult for athletes.
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Kyle Singler played for Duke University and helped win the 2010 NCAA men's basketball championship.
He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2011 and later played for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Singler recently posted social media videos alleging threats to his safety and criticized former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Mental health experts say Singler shows signs of depression and anxiety but cannot diagnose him without assessment.
Experts explain that retiring athletes often lose mental health support and the physical benefits of training, which can lead to struggles.
Social stigma and fear often prevent athletes from seeking mental health help.
Some experts hope the attention on Singler’s situation will lead to support and treatment.
Newsweek contacted Singler and Duke Athletics for comment but had not received a response.
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Michael Penix Jr., quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has been cleared to return to full team practice after recovering from an ACL injury. His teammate, running back Bijan Robinson, said Penix looked fast and comfortable during practice. Penix is currently sharing the starting quarterback position with Tua Tagovailoa, who will start the upcoming preseason game.
Key Facts
Michael Penix Jr. injured his ACL last season and missed the rest of the games after Week 11.
Penix completed 60.1% of his passes last season for 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Penix was cleared to practice fully with the team, participating in 11-on-11 sessions.
Bijan Robinson said Penix looked comfortable and fast during practice.
Penix and Tua Tagovailoa are listed as co-starters for the Falcons.
Penix will not play in the Falcons’ final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa will start the preseason finale, with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand as backups.
The Falcons open their 2026 regular season on September 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The Miami Dolphins cut quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in March and he now plays for the Atlanta Falcons. The two teams will meet in a preseason game where Dolphins defender Chop Robinson expects a tough game against his former teammate.
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The Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa in March, taking a $99 million dead-cap penalty, the largest in NFL history.
Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with the Falcons worth $1.3 million.
The Falcons will play the Dolphins in the preseason finale, with Tagovailoa expected to start the game.
Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson was Tagovailoa’s teammate and now looks forward to competing against him.
Robinson said it’s personal when playing against Tagovailoa, not just business.
Robinson was Miami’s first-round draft pick in 2024 and is expected to take a bigger role after losses of key defensive players.
Tagovailoa is competing for the Falcons’ starting quarterback spot against Michael Penix Jr., who recently returned from injury.
The preseason game may be a critical chance for Tagovailoa to secure the Falcons’ starting quarterback job for the regular season.
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Luke Littler lost in the semi-finals of the PC28 darts tournament in Leicester to Brendan Dolan. Although Littler improved his ranking, he still needs to earn more prize money to qualify for the Players Championship finals in November.
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Luke Littler is the current world number one darts player.
He lost 8-6 to Brendan Dolan in the semi-finals of PC28.
The PC28 title was won by Luke Humphries, who defeated Dolan 8-6 in the final.
Littler moved up from 141st to 125th in the Players Championship order of merit.
Only the top 64 players in the order of merit qualify for the Players Championship finals in Minehead.
Littler is currently £16,750 behind the 64th place to qualify.
Littler skipped the first 26 events this year to manage his schedule.
There are seven remaining events, and the cutoff to qualify is expected to exceed £30,000 in prize money.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wants to do more running this season after being limited by injuries last year. He said he will do whatever it takes to help his team win and hopes to avoid the injuries that affected his performance in 2024.
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Lamar Jackson played in 13 games last season, with a 6-7 record as a starter.
He had fewer rushing yards last year (349 yards), a career low compared to over double that in 2021 and 2022.
Jackson was limited by injuries last season, which affected his ability to run and play fully.
He is known for being a mobile quarterback and set an NFL record in 2019 by running 1,206 yards in one season.
Running back Derrick Henry joined the Ravens and handled most of the rushing duties last season.
Jackson says he is ready for the 2025 season and aims to be more active on the field.
The Ravens’ next regular-season game is on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Matt Gogel, a professional golfer, has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for placing bets on golf tournaments he was not playing in. He said the bets were small and recreational, and he did not bet on tournaments where he competed.
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Matt Gogel was suspended for six months by the PGA Tour.
The suspension is because he placed bets on golf events he did not play in.
His suspension lasts until February 22, 2027.
Gogel said the bets were small and he did not bet on tournaments he played.
The PGA Tour did not give details but the bets may have involved major golf championships.
Gogel is 55 years old and has played on the PGA Tour Champions since turning 50.
He won one PGA Tour title at Pebble Beach in 2002.
Gogel also worked for Golf Channel and CBS before returning to play senior golf.
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The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, was watched by an average of 3.31 million viewers, making it the most-watched regular-season WNBA game since 1997. The Fever won 113-90, with Caitlin Clark scoring 37 points and making eight 3-pointers.
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The game was broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
It reached a peak of 3.82 million viewers during the broadcast.
This viewership is the third-highest for any regular-season WNBA game ever.
The most-watched regular-season games were two opening weekend games in 1997.
Caitlin Clark set a personal best with eight 3-pointers made in the game.
Kelsey Mitchell also scored 30 points for the Fever.
The game was the first meeting between the teams after a previous game on August 8 that included a foul resulting in an ejection.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from this game after a verbal exchange and is now banned from Sky home games.
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Candace Parker criticized the referees in a recent WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Wings after an incident involving players Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. Parker said the referees missed an initial foul by Bueckers, which led to frustration from Clark.
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The game was between the Indiana Fever and the Wings, with the Wings winning 91-85.
Paige Bueckers fouled Caitlin Clark twice, but only the second foul was called by referees.
Clark showed frustration by tossing the ball after the missed call.
Candace Parker spoke about the incident on her "Post Moves" podcast.
Parker and co-host Aliyah Boston agreed that the referees should have called the first foul.
Bueckers appeared to tell Clark to "calm down," which upset Clark more.
Clark was close to receiving her eighth technical foul—one more technical foul would have led to a suspension.
Many players and coaches in the WNBA have criticized referees about missed calls this season.
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The Baltimore Ravens picked wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson compared Lane to former teammates Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins, noting Lane’s strong performance and potential role on the team.
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Ja’Kobi Lane was selected 80th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Lane is a wide receiver who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds.
Lamar Jackson compared Lane to Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins.
Lane finished his last college season at USC with 49 catches, 745 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
In the previous college season, Lane had 43 catches, 525 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
The Ravens’ other lead receivers are Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
Lane is expected to be the Ravens’ third wide receiver option for the 2026 season.
The Ravens start their 2026 NFL regular season against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13.
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James Conner, the Arizona Cardinals’ main running back, is still recovering from a serious foot injury and may not play in the first game of the 2026 NFL season. The team is concerned because he has not yet fully practiced or played in preseason games. If Conner cannot play, the Cardinals may have to rely on less experienced players due to other injuries.
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James Conner injured his right foot in Week 3 last season and needed surgery.
He has been limited in practice during training camp but has not joined full team drills.
Head coach Mike LaFleur said Conner is still improving but might miss the first game.
The Cardinals open the season on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Rookie Jeremiyah Love, another running back, is also injured with a high ankle sprain.
If Conner and Love can't play, Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will carry the workload.
Allgeier has experience but lacks the receiving skills Conner provides.
The team’s running back depth is a concern heading into the new season.
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Rangers football club has signed Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers for $13 million, with additional payments possible based on performance. Kelsy is a 22-year-old forward who scored 16 goals in 43 games for Portland and will join Rangers after completing medical checks and visa approval.
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Rangers bought Kevin Kelsy from the Portland Timbers in a deal worth $13 million.
Additional money may be paid to Portland if Kelsy meets certain performance targets.
Portland originally paid $6 million to buy Kelsy from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023.
Kelsy has scored 16 goals in 43 appearances for Portland Timbers.
Rangers need another striker after losing Youssef Chermiti to a knee injury.
Portland had planned to keep Kelsy this season but accepted the transfer because of the high fee.
Rangers have struggled this season and are looking to improve their attack.
Kelsy will travel to Glasgow to finish the transfer and is unlikely to play in Rangers’ next game.
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The Atlanta Falcons announced that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start in their final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Michael Penix Jr. will not play, and Cooper Rush and Jack Strand will be substitutes.
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The Falcons will play their last preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa is the starting quarterback for the Falcons in this game.
Michael Penix Jr., recovering from an ACL injury, will not play in the game.
Cooper Rush and Jack Strand will come off the bench as backup quarterbacks.
Tagovailoa faced the Falcons' preseason opener briefly and then did not play in the second game.
The Falcons’ first regular-season game is against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 13.
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