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Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback, had a very strong 2025 NFL season, throwing for 4,707 yards and 47 touchdowns with only eight interceptions. He is ranked the No. 5 best player in the NFL going into the 2026 season and is expected to continue performing at a high level as he turns 38 years old.
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Matthew Stafford had a strong 2025 season despite starting with a back injury.
He threw for career highs: 4,707 yards and 47 touchdown passes.
Stafford only threw eight interceptions during the season.
Fox Sports ranked him as the NFL's No. 5 best player heading into 2026.
Stafford is now 38 years old and continues to play at an elite level.
He plays for the Los Angeles Rams and benefits from their strong team and coach Sean McVay’s system.
Stafford has a strong arm and precise throwing mechanics.
There is potential for Stafford to compete for back-to-back Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards if he stays healthy.
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NFL team owners unanimously agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla, for about $9.6 billion. The Khosla family must give up their minority ownership of the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal, and the sale marks the purchase of a team fresh off its second Super Bowl win.
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NFL owners approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family on August 26, 2026.
The sale price is $9.612 billion.
The Seahawks had recently won their second Super Bowl championship.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family, noting the team's recent success.
The sale follows the wishes of the late owner Paul Allen.
The Khosla family has a 3.1% ownership share in the San Francisco 49ers, which they must give up.
Vinod Khosla and his family expressed thanks to the Allen Trust and Seattle fans known as the “12s.”
The Khosla family has experience in NFL team ownership, which was seen positively by other NFL owners.
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The NFL and NFL Players Association will launch a Behavioral Health Network on September 1 to provide easy and private access to mental health support for current and former players and their families. This network offers outpatient care with no fees and unlimited visits, aiming to help players find trusted mental health providers quickly.
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The Behavioral Health Network starts on September 1.
It is part of the NFL Player Insurance Plan and expands mental health access.
The network will serve current and former NFL players and eligible family members.
Cigna Healthcare will manage the network nationwide, including all NFL cities.
Players get help finding providers, booking appointments, and understanding benefits.
Mental health outpatient services within the network will have no cost or coinsurance fees.
There is no limit on how many visits players can have.
The goal is to remove barriers and make getting mental health care easier.
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Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire said he might add players who were signed and then cut by NFL teams but still have college eligibility. This comes as some college conferences are considering or enacting rules to ban players who signed NFL contracts from playing college football.
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Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire is open to signing players cut by NFL teams who still have college eligibility.
This situation follows a recent controversy involving Texas Tech player Brendan Sorsby and NCAA investigations.
Some conferences like the Big Ten and SEC have passed rules banning players who signed NFL contracts from playing college football.
The Big 12, where Texas Tech plays, may consider similar rules.
McGuire said Texas Tech is monitoring the situation and discussing what players they can add.
The SEC announced strict penalties for teams and coaches who break their new rules.
There is uncertainty about how these new rules apply, especially to players who didn’t sign official NFL contracts but took part in minicamps.
Texas Tech aims to be careful while this new and unclear area develops.
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Scottie Scheffler is having a strong golf season and enters the final event, the Tour Championship, with high earnings and a $23 million FedEx Cup bonus. The Tour Championship features the top 30 players competing for a $10 million first prize and is the most valuable tournament on the PGA Tour.
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Scottie Scheffler won a $23 million bonus as the top player in the FedEx Cup.
Scheffler’s total PGA Tour earnings have exceeded $20 million for four years in a row.
Scheffler often practices and competes at home courses in Dallas, where he frequently beats fellow players Si Woo Kim and Gary Woodland.
Gary Woodland works with the same coach who trained Scheffler since childhood.
The Tour Championship is held at East Lake and has a $40 million total prize fund.
The winner of the Tour Championship earns $10 million in official prize money.
PGA Tour plans to change the Tour Championship format in two years to a two-week event with match play on two courses.
Scheffler is competing against players like Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantlay for the PGA Tour player of the year award.
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The New York Jets are reportedly interested in hiring Mike Tomlin, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, for their team next season. Tomlin, who is currently working in media, would likely receive a top salary and have significant control over football decisions if he joins the Jets.
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Mike Tomlin coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons without a losing record.
The New York Jets have not had a winning football season since 2015.
Jets owner Woody Johnson is reportedly asking questions about Tomlin and considering hiring him.
Tomlin currently works at NBC in New York but might return to coaching.
The Jets finished 3-14 in the 2023 season under coach Aaron Glenn.
Some executives say coach Aaron Glenn may not keep his job beyond 2025.
The Jets could target Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, especially if Tomlin becomes coach.
Tomlin prefers working with veteran quarterbacks and would likely want control over player decisions.
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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.
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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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