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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.
Key Facts
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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The Buffalo Bills are considering releasing Mecole Hardman Jr., a wide receiver who has won three Super Bowl titles. Hardman has struggled recently, and the Bills may choose other players for his role, especially as they prepare for the new NFL season.
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Mecole Hardman Jr. is a three-time Super Bowl champion.
Hardman has not performed strongly as a receiver for the Bills and has had several dropped passes in preseason.
The Bills are examining other players, like Ray Davis, for returning punts, which is Hardman’s main role.
Hardman joined the Bills’ practice squad late last season after time with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
He made a key play in Super Bowl LVIII by catching the winning touchdown from Patrick Mahomes.
Hardman had 152 total yards in games he played in 2024 before joining the Bills.
The Bills must cut down their team to 53 players by Sunday, and Hardman is one player potentially cut.
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Joey and Jesse Buss have joined a new ownership group for the San Diego Padres baseball team. The group, led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, is set to buy the Padres for a record $3.9 billion.
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Joey and Jesse Buss, once executives with the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, are part of the Padres' new ownership group.
The ownership group is led by private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
The group will complete the purchase of the Padres this month.
The Padres' sale price is $3.9 billion, the highest ever for a Major League Baseball team.
The Buss brothers sold their Lakers shares last year to Mark Walter, who owns the rival Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
The Buss brothers started Buss Sports Capital to invest money from the Lakers sale.
Other Buss family members recently sold their Lakers minority stake to a new ownership led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Jeanie Buss, the Lakers' governor, is opposing her siblings' plan to sell the remaining Lakers ownership share.
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Arch Manning, the quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, has chosen to stop using social media to avoid distractions. He plans to stay off social media through the 2026 college football season while focusing on his football career.
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Arch Manning was the top high school football recruit in the nation.
He is now in his fourth college season as Texas Longhorns’ quarterback.
Manning has decided to stop using social media to reduce distractions.
He will stay off social media except for keeping in touch with some high school friends.
When football topics come up on social media, he chooses to ignore them.
In the 2025 season, Manning completed 61.4% of his passes with 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
He also ran for 399 yards and scored 10 touchdowns by running.
Texas will start the 2026 football season against Texas State on September 5 and then play Ohio State on September 12.
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Golfer Scottie Scheffler spoke about a special memory of playing with Tiger Woods at the 2020 Masters. Scheffler admired Woods’ strong focus and competitive spirit during their only shared round and has tried to bring that same intensity to his own game.
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Scottie Scheffler is the world’s No. 1 golfer.
Scheffler recalled playing one competitive round with Tiger Woods at the 2020 Masters.
In that round, Woods scored a 10 on the par-3 12th hole, which was his worst score there.
Despite the bad hole, Woods birdied (scored one under par) five of his last six holes.
Scheffler learned about competitive intensity by watching Woods closely during that round.
Scheffler won the first tournament of the 2026 playoffs at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
He recently finished tied for 12th at the BMW Championship.
Scheffler will start his round at 2 p.m. ET at the Tour Championship, paired with Matt Fitzpatrick.
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British boxer Moses Itauma, who is undefeated in 14 professional fights, will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed said Itauma is much better than former champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury and expects him to become a long-reigning heavyweight world champion.
Key Facts
Moses Itauma is 21 years old and has won all 14 of his professional boxing matches.
He will fight Filip Hrgovic for the IBF heavyweight title at London’s O2 Arena.
Prince Naseem Hamed said Itauma is "a million times better" than Joshua and Fury.
Victory would make Itauma the second-youngest heavyweight world champion, just behind Mike Tyson.
Itauma would become champion with one fight less than Joshua did when Joshua first won.
Hrgovic is an experienced fighter and Olympic bronze medalist but is considered the underdog.
Hamed believes Itauma will hold the heavyweight title for a long time and has great potential.
Joshua and Fury have each lost several times, but Itauma remains undefeated so far.
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The Atlanta Falcons are deciding between quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. for their starting position in the upcoming NFL season. Penix has recently returned from injury and may become the starter, while Tagovailoa has struggled in preseason games so far.
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The Falcons are close to choosing their starting quarterback just two weeks before the regular season.
Michael Penix Jr. recently recovered from an ACL injury and has returned to full practice.
Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons after the Miami Dolphins released him, taking a large contract hit.
Tagovailoa has played in two preseason games but performed worse than other backup quarterbacks.
Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said the coaching staff is openly discussing both players’ progress.
Penix might play in the final preseason game against the Dolphins.
The Falcons start their season on September 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The coaching staff needs to make a decision soon on who will start as quarterback.
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Brooks Koepka, a five-time major golf champion, has joined the new TGL expansion team called Motor City Golf Club. Koepka returned to the PGA Tour earlier this year and is excited to play in the team-based TGL league, which offers a new style of golf with energy and fast pace.
Key Facts
Brooks Koepka is a five-time major golf champion.
He joined the Motor City Golf Club, a new team in the TGL league.
TGL is a golf league known for its fast pace and team atmosphere.
Koepka had returned to the PGA Tour after playing with LIV Golf.
The Motor City Golf Club team will start playing in 2027.
TGL league executive Rufus Hack welcomed Koepka as a strong addition.
Koepka expressed excitement about competing and winning for Detroit.
He finished tied for 9th place at the Cognizant Classic this season.
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Andy Dalton, a veteran NFL quarterback, may be cut by the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2026 season starts. He is competing for the backup quarterback position but has been outperformed by Tanner McKee in the preseason.
Key Facts
Andy Dalton is 38 years old and has played 15 NFL seasons.
Dalton made three Pro Bowls and holds the Cincinnati Bengals' record for passing touchdowns (204).
He has played for multiple teams, including the Cowboys, Bears, Saints, Panthers, and currently the Eagles.
The Eagles acquired Dalton from the Panthers in March 2024 in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Dalton is competing with Tanner McKee for the Eagles' backup quarterback job behind starter Jalen Hurts.
McKee has performed better than Dalton in preseason games, including completing many more passes with more yards and touchdowns.
Dalton’s mistake-filled preseason passing may hurt his chances of staying on the Eagles’ roster.
If released, Dalton might still attract interest from other NFL teams as an experienced backup quarterback.
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The Cleveland Browns chose Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season, with Shedeur Sanders serving as the backup. Head coach Todd Monken said he is excited about Sanders’ future with the team and believes Sanders will improve over time.
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Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback for the Browns in 2026.
Shedeur Sanders will be the backup quarterback this season.
Coach Todd Monken mentioned Sanders needs to keep working on certain skills.
Monken said Sanders learns quickly and is improving.
Sanders started 7 games in his rookie season.
In that season, Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes.
He threw for 1,400 yards, with 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
The Browns will begin their season on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Tucker Kraft, a tight end for the Green Bay Packers, has not yet signed a contract extension beyond 2026. He suffered a serious knee injury last year but has returned to practice, and the team’s general manager said contract talks are ongoing but complicated.
Key Facts
Tucker Kraft is a tight end for the Green Bay Packers.
He played every game in his first two seasons before tearing his ACL last year.
Kraft has not signed a contract extension past the 2026 season.
The Packers’ general manager, Brian Gutekunst, said they hope to complete the extension but nothing is certain.
Before his injury, Kraft caught 32 passes for 489 yards and 6 touchdowns in 8 games.
He was the most explosive tight end in the NFL in yards per catch last season.
Kraft has returned to full practice and is expected to play an important role this season.
His current market value is about $17.7 million per year, ranking third among tight ends.
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Ja'Marr Chase, a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, injured his left knee during Tuesday's practice and left the field on his own. He did not practice on Wednesday as the team took precautions, but Chase said he felt fine and might have returned if needed.
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Ja'Marr Chase injured his left knee by hyperextending it during practice.
He left practice Tuesday but was able to walk on his own.
The Bengals' head trainer checked his knee on the sideline.
Chase did not practice on Wednesday, and the team is being cautious.
He has been selected twice as a First Team All-Pro player.
In the previous season, Chase caught 125 passes for 1,412 yards and scored eight touchdowns.
He won the NFL receiving Triple Crown in the year before last, which means he led the league in catches, yards, and touchdowns.
The Bengals will start their regular season on September 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski. Monken’s main job is to develop young players and guide the team during a rebuilding phase without a top quarterback.
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Todd Monken was hired as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns parted ways with former coach Kevin Stefanski on January 5.
Monken previously worked as an offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, Georgia Bulldogs, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The team is rebuilding without a franchise quarterback after trading a key player.
The Browns have young talent such as Jerry Jeudy and Dylan Sampson to build around.
Their offensive line includes rookie Spencer Fano and veterans Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins.
The defense relies on players like Jared Verse, Mason Graham, Quincy Williams, and Denzel Ward.
Monken’s focus is on player development and setting a new direction rather than immediate big wins.
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Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says Bryce Young is currently their key quarterback and is developing well in important game situations. The team has secured Young through the 2027 season by picking up his fifth-year option but has not agreed on a long-term contract yet.
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Bryce Young is eligible for a contract extension with the Carolina Panthers.
The Panthers have picked up Young’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027.
The team has not finalized a long-term deal with Young.
Coach Dave Canales called Young the team’s franchise quarterback and praised his performance in critical moments.
Canales highlighted Young’s calmness, focus, and ability to perform under pressure.
Contract talks are ongoing between Young’s representatives and the Panthers’ front office.
Canales said he is focusing on helping Young improve day to day rather than the contract details.
The Panthers will begin their regular season against the Chicago Bears on September 13.
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Klay Thompson introduced himself as a new player for the Miami Heat and spoke highly of coach Erik Spoelstra. Thompson said he respected Spoelstra’s coaching and looked forward to competing alongside stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo next season.
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Klay Thompson signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat.
Thompson has not worked directly with coach Erik Spoelstra before but knows of his reputation.
Spoelstra has led the Heat to multiple NBA Finals and won championships in 2012 and 2013.
Thompson will play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Heat.
Spoelstra’s coaching record stands at 830 wins and 611 losses.
Thompson previously played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and won four championships with the Golden State Warriors.
The Heat aim to be competitive in the Eastern Conference with this new team lineup.
Spoelstra has experience coaching during unique events like the 2020 NBA Bubble season.
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Paul Skenes, the 24-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showed improvement in his recent game against the San Diego Padres. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowed three hits, and no walks, helping the Pirates win 1-0.
Key Facts
Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award last year.
He had a tough stretch with a 5.67 ERA over his previous nine starts before this game.
In the latest game, Skenes threw six innings without letting the Padres score.
He struck out more batters and walked fewer players than in recent games.
His four-seam fastball reached an average speed of 97.2 mph, the fastest since late May.
His sinker pitch hit a top speed of 98.6 mph in the game.
Pirates manager Don Kelly praised Skenes for better control and efficiency, needing only 87 pitches.
Skenes lowered his season ERA to 3.79 after this performance.
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Garrett Wilson is preparing for his fifth season with the New York Jets as their main wide receiver. He missed part of the 2025 season due to injury but is excited about playing under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich in 2026.
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Garrett Wilson is entering his fifth NFL season with the New York Jets.
He is the Jets' leading wide receiver.
Wilson missed 10 games in 2025 because of a knee injury.
Frank Reich is the new offensive coordinator for the Jets in 2026.
Wilson is optimistic about the offensive plans Reich has for the team.
He looks forward to getting more passes and having a strong season.
The Jets will play the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 on September 13.
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The Denver Broncos made several key player moves during the offseason, including acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. Waddle is expected to help improve the team's offense by adding speed and spacing, which can change how opposing defenses play against them.
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The Broncos retained running backs JK Dobbins and Jaleel McLaughlin, linebackers Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad, and wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey.
The team traded multiple draft picks (first, third, and fourth round) to the Miami Dolphins to get wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Jaylen Waddle is 27 years old, 5'10", 185 pounds, and signed a 3-year contract worth $84.75 million.
Last season, the Broncos had a strong receiver duo in Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, but they both mainly played vertical roles.
Waddle's speed and role as a complimentary player are expected to create more space and opportunities for other receivers.
An injury to quarterback Bo Nix hurt the Broncos in the AFC Championship game, and these new moves aim to reduce the impact of injuries in the future.
Waddle’s impact may not show in simple statistics but could be significant in how the offense performs overall.
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The Atlanta Falcons improved their performance in Week 2 of the NFL preseason after a poor opening game. They won convincingly against the Indianapolis Colts and showed progress, especially with some players returning from injury.
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The Falcons lost their first preseason game 27-7 to the Denver Broncos.
James Pearce Jr. was suspended for eight games.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was cleared to return to full practice after recovering from a torn ACL.
The Falcons defeated the Colts in Week 2 without their main quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. playing.
Cooper Rush and Jack Strand played well in the absence of the main quarterbacks.
Three different Falcons players scored rushing touchdowns during the Week 2 win.
CBS Sports recognized the Falcons' overall preseason as a positive step.
Preseason results do not guarantee regular season success, but the Falcons showed signs of improvement.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will honor their owner, Jeffrey Lurie, by inducting him into the Eagles Hall of Fame on October 26 during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Lurie has owned the team since 1994 and led the Eagles to two Super Bowl wins and four appearances.
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Jeffrey Lurie has been the Eagles’ owner since 1994.
The Eagles will induct Lurie into their Hall of Fame on October 26, 2024.
The induction will happen during a “Monday Night Football” game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Lurie led the team to four Super Bowl appearances and won two: Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX.
He will be the 55th person inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame.
Lurie is only the second Eagles owner to be inducted, after the team’s founder, Bert Bell.
Former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski praised Lurie for his leadership and lasting success.
Lurie says being inducted is one of the greatest honors of his life.
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