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The NHL plans to add a new team in Texas, possibly by the end of this year. A group led by Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin is ready to pay the $2 billion fee, with Houston or Austin as possible locations. The new team could start playing by the 2029-30 season.
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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke about Texas expansion plans during a media tour in Munich.
A group involving Dan Friedkin has agreed to pay the $2 billion expansion fee for a new team.
The team could be based in Houston or Austin, depending on arena plans and NHL approval.
The NHL Board of Governors must approve adding the 33rd team.
An official announcement could come by the end of 2026 if all approvals are secured.
The new Texas team might begin playing in the 2029-30 NHL season.
The NHL is also in talks with groups interested in a 34th team, including possible locations in Phoenix and Atlanta.
The league continues discussions to expand hockey’s presence in the U.S. South.
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IndyCar drivers practiced on Washington D.C.'s new 1.7-mile street race track for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an event celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday. Drivers described the track as bumpy but fun, with several turns offering good chances to pass. NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon also won two races at the event.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place on a new street course in downtown Washington D.C.
The track is 1.7 miles long with seven turns, mostly to the left.
Drivers noted many bumps on the track, especially near Turns 2 and 6 and on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Alex Palou, the IndyCar series points leader, said the bumps add challenge but the track is fun.
The course features wide sections that should allow more passing than other narrow downtown tracks.
Practice and qualifying sessions took place on Saturday, with Palou posting the fastest times.
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon won both races in the IROC event held alongside IndyCar in Washington.
The event celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Ayden Garnes played his first NFL preseason game as a defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had one big interception returned for a touchdown and showed strong coverage overall but missed two tackles.
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Ayden Garnes is a rookie defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In his preseason debut, he allowed only one catch on 17 coverage attempts.
Garnes intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown, known as a pick-six.
He missed two tackles during the game, an area he needs to improve.
Garnes earned a high performance grade (91.8) mainly due to his interception.
Football analyst Gordon McGuinness named Garnes a player to watch after week one of the preseason.
The Buccaneers see promise in Garnes but want more consistent tackling and coverage.
Garnes will have more chances to prove himself as the preseason continues.
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The Cincinnati Bengals rookie tight end Jack Endries had a strong first game in the NFL preseason, catching three passes and gaining extra yards after each catch. He showed physical skill and determination by making defenders miss and turning short throws into bigger gains.
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Jack Endries is a rookie tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his preseason debut against the Detroit Lions, he caught three passes.
Endries averaged 8.3 yards per catch, mostly gaining yards after the catch.
His average depth of target was only 1.0 yard, meaning the passes were short.
He forced three missed tackles on a 17-yard catch-and-run play.
Endries earned a 91.4 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), ranking him among the best rookies in preseason week one.
Analysts highlighted Endries as a player to watch because of his ability to gain extra yards after catching the ball.
His performance suggests he could become a valuable offensive player for the Bengals.
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Christen Miller made a strong impression in his first preseason game with the New Orleans Saints. He was effective in stopping the run and putting pressure on the quarterback, earning a high performance grade among rookie defensive linemen.
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Christen Miller is a second-round draft pick for the New Orleans Saints.
In his NFL preseason debut, he made three stops against the run in eight plays.
Miller also pressured the quarterback during pass-rushing plays.
He earned a 90.5 performance grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), the highest among rookie defensive linemen in the opening week.
Miller showed the ability to disrupt plays early, which is valuable for his position.
His performance has raised expectations for his future contributions to the Saints' defense.
PFF analyst Gordon McGuinness named Miller as a player to watch after the first week of preseason.
Miller still needs to prove he can maintain this level of play as he gains more game experience.
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Kenneth Harris, a rookie cornerback for the New England Patriots, had a strong first game in the NFL preseason. He played well in coverage against the Indianapolis Colts, allowing only one catch and making a pass breakup.
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Kenneth Harris is a rookie cornerback signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent.
In his preseason debut, he was targeted three times and allowed just one catch for six yards.
Harris recorded one pass breakup during the game.
He received an overall grade of 86.1 and a coverage grade of 87.9 from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
The passer rating against him on throws in his coverage was only 42.4 (a low number means good defense).
The Patriots have many players competing for cornerback positions, so Harris’ good performance is important.
PFF analyst Gordon McGuinness named Harris as one of the players to watch after the first preseason week.
This game was a positive start but not a guarantee of a roster spot for Harris.
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Shohei Ohtani threw 30 pitches during a live batting practice as he recovers from knee soreness and moves closer to pitching again for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team does not have a definite date for his return, but he is expected to gradually resume pitching innings as he rebuilds strength before the playoffs.
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Ohtani threw 30 pitches in live batting practice despite 93-degree heat.
He has not pitched since July 3 due to soreness in his left knee, which is important for pitching.
Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani would start with limited innings before making full starts.
Other injured Dodgers pitchers, like Tyler Glasnow, are expected to return soon.
Closer Edwin Díaz is also injured and will be eased back into pitching roles slowly.
Outfielder Andy Pages went on the injured list with a broken left hand and may need surgery.
Alek Thomas was called up from the minor leagues to replace Pages on the roster.
The Dodgers aim to have a healthy team for their attempt at winning a third straight World Series championship.
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Rory McIlroy improved his score with a strong round of 65 to move into a tie for second place at the BMW Championship. Wyndham Clark leads the tournament by five shots after shooting 65 himself during the third round at Bellerive Country Club.
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Rory McIlroy scored five under par 65 and is tied for second place at 12 under par.
Patrick Cantlay also scored 66 and shares second place with McIlroy.
Wyndham Clark leads the tournament at 17 under par after a 65, despite a double bogey on the first hole.
Clark had an eagle (two shots under par) on the eighth hole and birdied several others.
Chris Gotterup and Gary Woodland are tied for fourth place at 11 under par.
Collin Morikawa and Sung-Jae Im are also near the top at 10 and 9 under par, respectively.
Scottish player Robert MacIntyre and world number one Scottie Scheffler scored 68s to reach 15 under par.
English players Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood dropped in standings after shooting over par rounds on day three.
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Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is cleared to practice with the full team after recovering from a knee injury that ended his last season. Penix Jr. will compete with new signing Tua Tagovailoa for the starting quarterback position this season.
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Michael Penix Jr. suffered a left knee injury and had surgery to repair a partially torn ACL last season.
Penix Jr. has been joining individual workouts and 7-on-7 practices before being cleared for 11-on-11 team practice.
Tua Tagovailoa was signed by the Falcons this offseason as a backup or potential starter.
Tagovailoa played briefly in the preseason, completing 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Penix Jr. started nine games last season, throwing for 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions before injury.
The Falcons finished last season with an 8-9 record in the NFC South, tied with the Panthers and Buccaneers.
The competition for the Falcons’ starting quarterback spot between Penix Jr. and Tagovailoa will continue into the season.
Coach Stefanski views having a healthy roster and clear starting quarterback as key to the Falcons’ success this year.
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Real Madrid won 2-1 against Espanyol in their first La Liga game under coach Jose Mourinho’s return. Jude Bellingham scored first for Madrid, and substitute Carlos Espi scored the winning goal in the last minute.
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Jose Mourinho has returned as Real Madrid’s coach after 13 years.
The match was part of the new La Liga season.
Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal with a header.
Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute through Alex Calatrava.
Carlos Espi, a new Madrid player, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Madrid used star players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Bellingham.
Madrid also introduced new signings Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate.
Other La Liga results: Sevilla won 3-1 versus Athletic Bilbao; Valencia and Celta Vigo had a 0-0 draw.
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Kimani Hamilton, a college basketball player, is transferring back to Mississippi State for the 2026-27 season. He was granted a fifth year of eligibility to play college basketball by a court ruling.
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Kimani Hamilton started his college basketball career at Mississippi State in the 2022-23 season.
He played limited minutes as a freshman, averaging 2.6 points in seven minutes per game.
Hamilton transferred to High Point for his sophomore and junior years and was a starter in all 71 games.
At High Point, he averaged 14 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
For his junior season, Hamilton transferred to UNLV, starting all 35 games with averages of 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
A federal court judge granted a class-wide preliminary injunction allowing players who started in 2022-23 and completed four years by 2025-26 to have a fifth year of eligibility.
Hamilton will use this fifth year to return to Mississippi State to finish his college basketball career.
Mississippi State missed the NCAA Tournament last season and aims to qualify again this season.
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USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is expected to miss the start of the 2026 football season due to a foot injury. He should be ready to play by the team's first Big Ten game against Rutgers on September 19.
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Jahkeem Stewart is a star defensive lineman for USC.
He was seen using crutches and wearing a boot on his right foot before USC’s Salute to Troy event.
Stewart is expected to miss the initial three non-conference games against San Jose State, Fresno State, and Louisiana.
He is likely to return for USC’s Big Ten opener versus Rutgers on September 19.
Stewart was a five-star recruit and ESPN's top prospect before joining USC early.
He earned Freshman All-American honors last season.
Stewart is on the watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy this year.
USC has other players ready to fill in during Stewart’s absence, which will help their defense stay strong.
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The Denver Broncos added wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to their team to boost their offense. Waddle made a strong preseason debut, showing his ability to make big plays and help quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos believe Waddle is the key player they needed to improve their passing game.
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The Broncos finished the 2025 season with a 14-3 record and were the top seed in the AFC.
Denver's offense was average in passing yards and points scored last season.
The team traded several draft picks to get Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins.
Waddle had three seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards in Miami.
In Waddle’s preseason debut, he made a 35-yard catch that showed his speed and skill.
Broncos coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb are excited about Waddle’s fit in the offense.
Quarterback Bo Nix has improved arm strength, making the connection with Waddle promising.
Waddle’s ability to catch and gain yards after the catch is seen as a valuable addition for Denver.
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VJ Edgecombe, a young player for the Philadelphia 76ers, praised his new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Edgecombe said he is learning a lot from them and feels lucky to play with such experienced and humble players.
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VJ Edgecombe was drafted third overall by the 76ers in 2025.
Last season, Edgecombe showed strong potential as an NBA player.
The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the team this offseason.
Edgecombe described James and Brown as humble and down to earth.
He said he felt "starstruck" meeting LeBron James for the first time.
Edgecombe averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game last season.
Both James and Brown have won NBA Finals MVP awards and championships.
The 76ers aim to win a championship with this group of talented players.
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Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver is grieving the death of his 2-year-old son, who died after being found unresponsive in a pool in Texas. The team's general manager shared condolences and said the organization will support Oliver and his family during this difficult time.
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Ed Oliver is a defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills football team.
His 2-year-old son was found unresponsive in a residential pool in Harris County, Texas, on June 28 and was pronounced dead.
The Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane expressed condolences on behalf of the team and promised support for Oliver and his family.
Oliver has requested privacy and prayers while mourning his son.
The Harris County Sheriff's Department confirmed a toddler drowning and said the investigation is ongoing.
Ed Oliver was drafted in 2019 and is entering his eighth season with the Bills.
Oliver has missed recent practices due to an unspecified injury and did not participate in a preseason game in Cleveland.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves, helping his team win 2-1. Braves pitcher Chris Sale, who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award, praised Misiorowski’s fastball as possibly the most impressive he has ever seen.
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Jacob Misiorowski pitched six shutout innings in a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 21, 2026.
Misiorowski struck out six batters, gave up four hits, and two walks.
Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, called Misiorowski’s fastball probably the most impressive he has ever seen.
Misiorowski used a mix of pitches, including fastballs, sliders, cutters, and curves, to confuse hitters.
Misiorowski’s fastball velocity was slightly lower than usual but he still threw many pitches over 100 mph.
Misiorowski leads the major leagues with a 1.68 earned run average (ERA) and 216 strikeouts.
Braves pitcher Chris Sale gave up two runs over six innings in the same game.
Misiorowski has admired Sale as a pitcher while growing up and valued the compliment from him.
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The NHL plans to add a new team in Texas, possibly in Houston or Austin, by the 2029-30 season. The decision depends on building a stadium and approval by the NHL Board of Governors. The league is also considering another new team in Phoenix or Atlanta.
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The NHL is expanding to Texas with a new team expected by the 2029-30 season.
The location will be either Houston or Austin, depending on stadium construction.
Friedkin’s Pursuit Sports is paying a $2 billion fee for the expansion team.
The NHL Board of Governors must approve the final location and team.
NHL Commissioner Bill Daly said they expect to announce the team by the end of the current year if approved.
Discussions are ongoing about possibly adding another team in Phoenix or Atlanta.
The Texas team will be the 33rd team in the NHL.
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Tottenham Hotspur, under coach Roberto De Zerbi, lost badly to Brentford in the first Premier League game of the season despite spending a large amount of money on new players. De Zerbi noted the team lacked physical fitness and mental toughness, showing that money alone cannot fix the team’s problems.
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Tottenham Hotspur lost heavily to Brentford in the Premier League opening game.
Coach Roberto De Zerbi has spent close to £400 million on new players for rebuilding the squad.
De Zerbi described his role as more psychological, aiming to improve the team’s mentality.
Several players were not fully fit, especially those returning from the World Cup and new signings.
Spurs were outperformed by Brentford in physical duels and overall play.
New signings like Sandro Tonali and others struggled in their debuts.
Brentford’s player Mamadou Sangare was the standout performer.
The poor result showed that investing money does not automatically build mental strength or success on the field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke about player Ketel Marte’s visit to a casino while recovering from a knee injury. Marte missed a game and was on the restricted list before being moved to the injured list, and the manager expressed frustration over Marte’s lack of communication during this time.
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Ketel Marte, an All-Star second baseman for the Diamondbacks, was seen at a casino while recovering from a knee injury.
Marte missed a game on August 17 and was placed on the restricted list, which means he was temporarily not paid.
He flew back to Phoenix for an MRI on his left knee.
Marte was later moved to the 10-day injured list after the MRI.
Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte was free to do what he wanted after medical clearance but expected him to continue working on recovery.
Lovullo felt “betrayed” due to Marte’s lack of communication with the team during the injury period.
Lovullo and Marte had a long talk where Marte admitted to handling things poorly and explained his frustration with the injury.
Marte did not apologize to teammates initially for the situation.
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Brenda Song, a former Disney Channel actress, is making her first appearance as a color analyst during a preseason NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. She earned the role after showing football knowledge on a podcast and will join the CBS Los Angeles broadcast booth for the game’s third quarter.
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Brenda Song is debuting as a color analyst for an NFL preseason game.
The game is between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.
Song will appear during the third quarter on CBS Los Angeles.
She revealed her football insights on a 2025 podcast called "Mythical Kitchen."
Song gave advice to Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula about improving the team’s run defense.
She acts in the Netflix comedy "Running Point" as a basketball team’s chief of staff.
Brenda Song is married to former child actor Macaulay Culkin.
She is a strong fan of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
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