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British tennis players Harriet Dart and Fran Jones won their first qualifying matches for the US Open singles event. Other British players had mixed results, with some advancing and others being eliminated in the early rounds of qualifying.
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Harriet Dart won her first qualifying match 6-0, 6-7, 6-1 against Jordyn Hazelitt.
Dart will play 16-year-old American Kristina Penickova next.
Fran Jones also won her match 6-3, 6-4 and will face Germany’s Mona Barthel.
Jodie Burrage and Henry Searle both lost their first qualifying matches.
American 16-year-old Michael Antonius defeated Henry Searle and will play former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori.
Other notable players in qualifying include Grigor Dimitrov and Bianca Andreescu, both of whom won their first matches.
Players must win three qualifying matches to enter the US Open main singles draw, which starts soon.
British player Arthur Fery won a match at the Winston-Salem Open as preparation for the US Open.
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Jed York, owner of the San Francisco 49ers, was arrested in Ohio after responding to a police sting operation. He pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, received a one-day jail sentence, and paid a fine. The NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy.
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Jed York used the fake name “Joe” to text a woman he believed was a prostitute during a police sting.
He responded to an ad on a prostitution website and arranged a meeting in East Palestine, Ohio.
York was arrested after arriving at the arranged location and was found with $160.
He pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools (using his phone to arrange the meeting).
York was sentenced to one day in jail, credited with time served, and fined $1,150.
The $160 seized was given to the human trafficking task force.
York completed an online course related to the case.
The NFL is aware and will review the incident under its personal conduct policy.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said York’s arrest will not affect his involvement with the 49ers or the team’s operations.
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LSU has added two former NFL players to its football team after a court allowed them to return to college play. The SEC is planning a rule to ban former NFL players from competing in its league, meaning these players might not be allowed to play, and LSU could face penalties if they do.
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LSU added tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, both recently released by NFL teams.
A Louisiana judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing some NFL rookies to return to college football for a fifth year.
The SEC considers adopting a rule like the Big Ten’s, which forbids former NFL players from playing in the conference.
If LSU plays these players, they could be disqualified from the SEC season or fined $1 million.
The SEC said college sports should be for college athletes, not former professional players.
Lane Kiffin, LSU’s coach, criticized conferences for ignoring court orders that allow these players to compete.
It is not clear whether LSU or Kiffin will challenge the SEC’s planned rule or penalties.
The SEC wants to pass the Protect College Sports Act to clarify eligibility rules nationwide.
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The Dallas Cowboys have added several new players to their defense, especially at the pass-rusher position. This has put Sam Williams, a current defensive end, at risk of being cut from the team.
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The Cowboys traded for Rashan Gary, a Pro Bowl pass-rusher.
They signed Von Miller, a former All-Pro player.
The team drafted Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham.
These additions may reduce the number of spots for current defensive ends like Sam Williams.
Sam Williams missed the 2024 season due to an ACL injury.
In three seasons, Williams made 85 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
Williams is aware he might be released but is focused on improving his skills.
Special teams player Marist Liufau is likely to keep his roster spot.
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The Washington Nationals added right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron to their roster after claiming him from the Toronto Blue Jays. Waldron is known for throwing a knuckleball and will likely pitch as a reliever to help improve the Nationals' struggling pitching staff.
Key Facts
Matt Waldron is the only active MLB pitcher who mainly throws a knuckleball.
The Nationals claimed Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
To make room for Waldron, the Nationals designated reliever Trevor Williams for assignment.
Waldron started the season with the San Diego Padres, pitching both as a starter and reliever.
Waldron's ERA (earned run average) this season is 7.54 over 14 appearances.
The Nationals have a team ERA of 4.69, which is the fourth-worst in Major League Baseball this year.
The Nationals have recently fallen to nine games below .500 and are 9.5 games out of a playoff spot.
Waldron is expected to serve as a multi-inning reliever or swingman to support the Nationals' pitching staff.
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Penn State announced its 2026 "White Out" college football game will be against USC on October 10 at Beaver Stadium. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time and will be shown on NBC.
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The "White Out" game is an annual event held at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium.
The 2026 "White Out" game will feature Penn State vs. USC Trojans.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on October 10, 2026.
The game will be broadcast live on NBC.
The last time Penn State beat USC was in 2024 in overtime with a 33-30 win in Los Angeles.
USC last played at Penn State’s stadium in 1994, losing 38-14.
Last year’s "White Out" game ended in a double-overtime loss to Oregon, leading to the firing of Penn State’s previous coach James Franklin.
The 2026 game will be the first "White Out" under Penn State’s new head coach Matt Campbell.
Penn State’s first game of the 2026 season will be against Marshall on September 5.
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The Chicago Bears are discussing a possible trade involving Gervon Dexter, a key defensive player. Dexter, drafted in 2023, has shown steady improvement and has been a strong presence on the Bears' defensive line.
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The Bears see themselves as strong contenders for the Super Bowl.
They are considering trading Gervon Dexter, a starting defensive tackle.
Dexter was picked in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
He is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 326 pounds.
Dexter has improved each year and posted career highs in tackles and sacks in 2025.
He started most games in the last two seasons.
Dexter is entering the last year of his rookie contract without a new deal.
The Bears have limited backup players on the defensive line, making a trade risky.
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Real Madrid will play against Real Sociedad in a La Liga match at the Bernabeu Stadium on August 26 at 9pm local time. This game is important as Real Madrid aims to win trophies after struggling in recent seasons, and it marks the return of coach Jose Mourinho managing a home game for the team.
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The match is between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in Spain’s La Liga.
It will take place on August 26 at Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, starting at 9pm local time (19:00 GMT).
Real Sociedad won the Copa Del Rey last season by beating Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid has not won a major trophy for two seasons and wants to avoid a third trophy-less year.
Jose Mourinho has returned as Real Madrid's coach for the second time and led the team to a 2-1 win in their first match of the season.
Mourinho introduced new players like Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate to the team.
Mourinho wants to help Real Madrid’s player Vinicius Junior manage his emotions better after he was targeted unfairly and involved in conflicts in the previous game.
Star players like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham are part of Real Madrid’s team this season.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are training their new quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, who was the first pick in the NFL draft and a top college player. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza is learning quickly but still has challenges to face as a rookie. Mendoza has played in two preseason games with mixed results as he adjusts to the NFL.
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Fernando Mendoza was chosen first overall in the recent NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a National Championship in college football.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza’s training camp is a “baptism by fire” and he is improving.
Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown in his first preseason game, which the Raiders lost.
In his second preseason game, Mendoza threw an interception returned for a touchdown and was sacked for a big loss, but the Raiders won.
Minority Raiders owner Tom Brady supported Mendoza’s selection.
Kirk Cousins is currently expected to start as quarterback for the Raiders in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
Mendoza might get a chance to start later in the season, possibly around the halfway point.
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Will Levis, the Tennessee Titans quarterback, may be at risk of losing his spot on the team after a tough offseason. He missed last season due to shoulder surgery, and with new players added, his future as a starter is uncertain.
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Will Levis missed the entire 2023 season due to shoulder surgery.
The Titans drafted Cam Ward as their top quarterback pick last year.
Tennessee also signed veteran Mitchell Trubisky to compete for backup quarterback.
In two preseason games, Levis completed only 7 of 17 passes for 57 yards.
Levis has played 21 starts with 3,899 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions.
His passer rating over two seasons is 82.7, which is considered below average.
Analysts believe Levis might be released and could join other teams as a backup.
Teams like the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and Washington Commanders might be interested in him.
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The Seattle Seahawks have added veteran defensive player Dante Fowler Jr. to strengthen their defense after several key players left the team. Fowler Jr. is expected to be a specialist in rushing the quarterback and will work with familiar coaches and teammates.
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Several Seahawks defensive starters left the team after their Super Bowl LX win.
Key players who left include Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, and Boye Mafe.
Dante Fowler Jr., a 32-year-old defensive player, has joined the Seahawks on a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Fowler Jr. is known for rushing the quarterback, an important skill in defense.
He previously played with defensive coordinator Aden Durde and teammate DeMarcus Lawrence.
The Seahawks already have strong defensive players like Leonard Williams, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Byron Murphy II.
Fowler Jr. is expected to fill the role of a pass-rush specialist, focusing on pressuring the opposing quarterback.
Fowler Jr. was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Ja'Marr Chase, a top wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, injured his knee during practice but was able to walk off the field. He later said the injury was minor and that he felt fine.
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Chase limped off the practice field after landing awkwardly on a deep pass route.
He walked off on his own and was checked by the team's head trainer.
Chase did not return to practice that day.
He described the injury as a "little hyperextension" of his knee.
Chase said he felt good and could have continued playing if needed.
The Bengals will likely take care of Chase during the rest of the preseason.
The Bengals' preseason ends with a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cincinnati will start their regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
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LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is adding former professional players to his college team, which some people, including ex-LSU player Breiden Fehoko, do not like. Kiffin says this is allowed by recent court decisions, but other college leagues are banning or considering banning former pros from playing.
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Lane Kiffin added Zxavian Harris, a former NFL player, to the LSU football team after Harris was released by the New Orleans Saints.
Breiden Fehoko, a former LSU player, expressed strong disapproval on social media, saying it harms the team's integrity and amateur status.
Kiffin said recruiting former pro players is legal due to recent court rulings and similar moves are likely by other teams.
The Big Ten conference has banned former professional players from college football teams.
The ACC and Big 12 conferences are thinking about banning former pros as well.
The SEC, where LSU plays, does not currently have a formal ban but may penalize teams that add pro players.
This situation is uncertain and will likely cause ongoing debate until courts make a final ruling.
Kiffin already has another former pro, Dae-Quan Wright, lined up to join LSU once he passes NFL waivers.
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The PGA Tour has introduced a new postseason format featuring two weeks of match play across two cities. The new structure is designed to be very hard to qualify for and win, focusing on strong competition rather than large payouts. Players compete in a series of tournaments, with only the top performers advancing to the final stages.
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The PGA Tour’s new postseason includes seven days of match play over two weeks in two different cities.
The season starts with up to 20 tournaments against top players.
The best 90 players move on to the BMW Championship stage.
The No. 1 player after the BMW Championship is named the season winner.
The top 32 players advance to the Tour Championship, which uses a group and knockout format.
The format aims to keep more players on the course until the final day for more excitement.
Notable players like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have won the FedEx Cup under previous formats.
The new format emphasizes difficulty in both qualifying and winning rather than relying on prize money alone.
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The Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback, with Shedeur Sanders as second-string. Dillon Gabriel is likely to be cut from the team before the season starts because the Browns probably will not keep four quarterbacks on their roster.
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Deshaun Watson is the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback.
Shedeur Sanders is the second-string quarterback for the Browns.
Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green are competing for the third-string quarterback spot.
The Browns usually carry only three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.
Sports analyst Gary Davenport predicts Dillon Gabriel will be cut before the season begins.
Gabriel completed 5 of 9 passes for 23 yards and threw one interception in two preseason games.
Last season, Gabriel started after four games but had a 1-5 win-loss record as a starter.
Teams like the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, and Washington Commanders might consider signing Gabriel as a backup.
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The Indianapolis Colts plan to start quarterback Anthony Richardson in their upcoming preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Richardson requested a trade earlier this offseason but remains with the team as they evaluate his potential for future roles or trade opportunities.
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Anthony Richardson asked for a trade after the Colts chose Daniel Jones as their main quarterback.
The Colts will start Richardson in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.
Richardson will play only the first quarter, followed by two other quarterbacks.
He has played in two preseason games, showing strong running ability and some passing skills.
Richardson outperformed Riley Leonard in the first preseason game but was less effective in the second.
The Colts are not currently rushing to trade Richardson; he has one more year on his rookie contract.
If Richardson performs well, other teams may show interest in trading for him.
Colts coach Shane Steichen is still deciding how the backup quarterback role will be settled.
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The New York Jets drafted rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Quarterback Geno Smith praised Cooper’s professionalism and effort, saying he is taking advantage of opportunities and improving every day.
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Omar Cooper Jr. was picked 30th overall by the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Cooper played for the Indiana Hoosiers and helped them achieve a perfect 16-0 season and win the national championship.
Last college season, Cooper caught 69 passes for 937 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.
Geno Smith, Jets quarterback, said Cooper studies, works hard, and is always in the right spots.
Smith believes Cooper will keep getting better because of his work ethic.
The Jets will finish their preseason against the New York Giants on Friday.
The Jets start their regular season on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Bucky Irving, running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had shoulder surgery earlier this year but is now fully recovered and preparing for his third NFL season. Quarterback Baker Mayfield said Irving has gained muscle and improved his skills since entering the league.
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Bucky Irving plays running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He had surgery to fix a shoulder injury that caused him to miss games in the 2025 NFL season.
Irving is now fully healthy and ready for the new season.
He was the 125th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield praised Irving for gaining muscle while staying agile.
Mayfield said Irving has improved in running, pass protection, and understanding the game.
The Buccaneers will play the Cincinnati Bengals in their first game on September 13.
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Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United and Khadija Shaw from Manchester City won the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year awards for men and women, respectively. Fernandes set a new Premier League record for most assists in a season, while Shaw secured her third consecutive Women’s Super League (WSL) top scorer title as her team won the league.
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Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season.
Fernandes scored nine goals and made 22 assists across all competitions in 37 matches.
Khadija Shaw scored 21 goals in 22 games, winning her third straight WSL golden boot.
Manchester City won the WSL title and the FA Cup with Shaw’s contributions.
Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City was named men’s young player of the year.
Arsenal’s Olivia Smith won the women’s young player of the year award for the second time.
The PFA men’s team of the year included players mainly from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United.
Fernandes is the first Manchester United player to win the award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
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The PGA Tour will change its end-of-season play-offs starting in 2028 by making the Tour Championship a two-week event played at two courses with a head-to-head matchplay format. Rory McIlroy supports this change, saying it responds to what golf fans want and could make the season more exciting.
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From 2028, the Tour Championship will last two weeks at two different golf courses.
The final event will use matchplay, where players compete directly against each other, rather than stroke play.
Rory McIlroy, a top golfer and three-time FedEx Cup winner, welcomed the change.
The current FedEx Cup play-offs have three strokeplay events with the top 70 players.
The Tour Championship this year has a prize of $40 million.
The PGA Tour plans a new Championship and Challenger series with promotion and relegation starting in 2028.
The regular season will be 15 events from February to August.
McIlroy suggested more players might join the DP World Tour, which runs golf events internationally.
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