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UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski plans to continue fighting after his October 24 fight at UFC 333 unless he is seriously hurt or loses badly. He will face Movsar Evloev, an undefeated challenger with a strong UFC record, in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski said he is taking each fight one at a time and has no current plans to retire.
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Alexander Volkanovski is the UFC Featherweight champion.
He will fight Movsar Evloev on October 24 at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Volkanovski will be 38 years old at the time of the fight.
Movsar Evloev has a 20-0 professional record and has won 10 UFC fights without a loss.
Volkanovski said he will consider retiring only if something goes seriously wrong in the fight.
"Something going terribly wrong" could mean major injury, heavy damage, or a bad loss.
Volkanovski has lost only a few times, mostly to top-ranked fighters Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski is viewed as a future UFC Hall of Famer.
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Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for lightly slapping an opponent's neck during a match between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union. The game ended in a 2-2 tie, with Messi scoring his 13th goal of the season.
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Messi lightly slapped Philadelphia midfielder Quinn Sullivan on the back of his neck during the match.
The incident caused a heated exchange, but the referee intervened before it escalated.
MLS fined Messi an undisclosed amount for violating rules about using hands on an opponent's face, head, or neck.
Another player, Ian Fray, also received a fine, while Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan’s ban was canceled.
Messi scored his 13th goal of the MLS season in this game, which ended 2-2.
Messi rejoined Inter Miami on August 2 after playing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
Messi’s father passed away on August 8; the goal against Philadelphia was Messi’s first since then.
Inter Miami is currently second in the MLS Eastern Conference and will next play Toronto FC.
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Joey Porter Jr., a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, has been rumored to be traded, but reports say there is little interest from other teams and the Steelers are not willing to trade him unless they receive an exceptional offer. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract and contract talks have not advanced, with his salary demands reportedly high compared to top players in his position.
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Joey Porter Jr. plays cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was drafted in the second round in 2023 and is entering the last year of his rookie deal.
There are rumors about him being traded, but no other teams have shown interest.
The Steelers will only consider trading him if they get a very high offer, like two first-round draft picks.
Porter is currently the top cornerback on the Steelers’ defense, paired with Jamel Dean.
He may be asking for a salary near or above $33 million per year, which is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL now.
The Steelers have large contracts committed to key players, making it difficult to meet Porter's salary demands.
The situation may develop more in the coming weeks.
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Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park as a San Francisco Giants player after being traded from the Boston Red Sox 14 months ago. He said he wants to focus on the present and not revisit the difficult ending of his time with the Red Sox, where disagreements about his role led to his trade.
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Rafael Devers played for the Boston Red Sox for over eight years and helped them win the 2018 World Series.
The Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants after a tense period involving disagreements about his playing position.
Devers was asked to move from third base to designated hitter and later to the field again, which he resisted.
Boston received four players in exchange for Devers in the trade.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said the team and Devers had different visions and couldn't agree.
Since Devers left, the Red Sox have had big changes, including a new manager and a strong winning streak.
Devers is leading the Giants in home runs and RBIs this season but also leads in strikeouts.
He has played much first base this season and had a heated moment with his Giants manager in June.
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The Houston Texans will miss wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the entire 2026 season due to a torn ACL suffered during practice. The team is exploring trades to add a wide receiver before their season opener and is considering players like Kayshon Boutte and Rashod Bateman.
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Jayden Higgins tore his ACL on August 18 during practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Higgins will miss the whole 2026 regular season.
The Texans are looking for a new wide receiver to replace Higgins.
Potential trade targets include Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots and Rashod Bateman from the Baltimore Ravens.
The Texans have ruled out bringing back former receiver De’Andre Hopkins.
The team wants a bigger receiver to join Pro Bowler Nico Collins.
Wide receivers Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are expected to compete for Higgins’ starting spot.
Player Tank Dell is expected to return soon after recovering from a knee injury.
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Barry Pearson, a former NFL wide receiver, died at age 76. He was known for being the intended receiver on the famous 1972 "Immaculate Reception" play involving the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Barry Pearson played five seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver.
He was the intended target during the "Immaculate Reception" play in a 1972 playoff game between the Steelers and Raiders.
The play involved a deflected pass caught by Franco Harris, leading to a game-winning touchdown.
Pearson was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent from Northwestern University.
He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs before a knee injury ended his career in 1976.
Pearson caught 86 passes, gained 1,312 yards, and scored seven touchdowns in 50 NFL games.
After football, he coached at Oklahoma State and later became a CEO at HPC Foodservice.
He is survived by his wife, two children, two siblings, and three grandchildren.
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Klay Thompson has left the Dallas Mavericks after two seasons and will sign a two-year contract with the Miami Heat. The Mavericks bought out Thompson’s contract to allow him to join a team that can compete for a championship.
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Klay Thompson played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks paid off Thompson’s $17.5 million salary for the final year of his contract.
Thompson will sign a two-year deal with the Miami Heat worth nearly $13 million.
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri thanked Thompson for his contributions and wished him well.
Thompson averaged 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while with Dallas.
The Miami Heat recently acquired two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Thompson is known for his strong three-point shooting, which will benefit the Heat.
The Miami Heat will start their regular season on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 NHL season. Iorio, who is 6-foot-4, played part of last season with the Rangers and the San Jose Sharks and is expected to have a bigger role this coming year.
Key Facts
Vincent Iorio re-signed with the New York Rangers for the 2026-27 season.
The contract is for one year with an $850,000 salary cap hit at the NHL level.
Iorio also has a $125,000 salary rate if he plays in the minor leagues.
He was claimed off waivers by the Rangers from the San Jose Sharks during the 2025-26 season.
Last season, Iorio played 27 NHL games with the Sharks and Rangers and had three assists.
He also played six games in the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda, scoring seven assists.
Iorio was drafted 55th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals.
He has appeared in 36 NHL games over three seasons with three different teams.
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The NFL preseason is entering its second week, and there are several important storylines as teams prepare for the regular season. Jacob Robinson, a reporter for The Athletic, joined CBS News to talk about the biggest news and developments in the NFL.
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The NFL preseason has reached Week 2.
Teams are getting ready for the regular season.
Jacob Robinson from The Athletic discussed the main NFL headlines.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
The focus is on player performances and team strategies during preseason.
Preseason helps teams decide their lineups for the regular season.
Fans watch preseason games to see emerging players and changes.
CBS News covers NFL topics as part of its sports reporting.
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Camden Brown, a rookie wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, made a strong impact in his first NFL game despite being undrafted. He caught three passes for 62 yards and scored two touchdowns, impressing the team and analysts.
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Camden Brown signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent from Georgia Southern.
In his NFL debut, he ran 15 routes, caught 3 passes, and gained 62 yards.
Brown scored two touchdowns in his first game.
He averaged 4.13 yards per route run, showing high efficiency.
Brown received a 91.5 grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking seventh among rookies in the preseason.
The Cowboys have many players competing for wide receiver spots.
Brown’s good start may help him earn a place on the team, but he must continue to perform well.
Analysts praised his debut despite his undrafted status.
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Malachi Fields, a rookie wide receiver for the New York Giants, made a strong first impression in his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings. In limited playing time, he caught all three passes thrown to him, including a touchdown, showing skill in difficult catch situations.
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Malachi Fields played his first NFL game as a wide receiver for the New York Giants.
He caught 3 out of 3 passes for 34 yards and scored a touchdown.
Fields played only 10 snaps but was very efficient with his opportunities.
Two of his receptions were contested catches, meaning he caught the ball despite tight defense.
He earned a high performance grade of 90.3 from Pro Football Focus (PFF) for his debut.
Analysts ranked him among the best rookies during the preseason's opening week.
The Giants see potential for Fields to become a reliable part of their offense over time.
He needs to prove he can perform consistently and handle more playing time as the season progresses.
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Wyndham Clark took the lead at the BMW Championship golf tournament in St. Louis after two strong rounds without bogeys. He finished the second round one shot ahead of Gary Woodland, who is recovering from brain surgery and trying to secure a place in the Tour Championship.
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Wyndham Clark scored 6-under-par 64 in both the first and second rounds, leading the tournament at 12-under-par 128.
Gary Woodland shot 65 for the second round, birdying the last two holes, and is close to qualifying for the Tour Championship.
Woodland is managing side effects from brain surgery he had in 2023.
J.J. Spaun scored 66 on his 36th birthday and is two shots behind Clark.
All three players (Clark, Woodland, Spaun) are guaranteed a spot in the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake in Atlanta.
Sungjae Im is three shots behind the leader and is trying to maintain his consistent record of reaching the Tour Championship each year since 2019.
Other players, including Patrick Cantlay and Michael Thorbjornsen, are close but outside the top 30 needed to advance.
The event is at Bellerive in St. Louis, and the competition continues into the weekend.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted rookie Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round, and he showed promising skills in his first NFL game. Wetjen made a big 74-yard catch and was strong as a returner, suggesting he could contribute on offense and special teams.
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Kaden Wetjen was picked by the Steelers in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
In his debut, he played 13 receiving snaps and averaged 6.08 yards per route run.
He made a notable 74-yard catch-and-run that almost scored a touchdown.
Wetjen’s speed and return skills give him a chance for regular playing time.
He earned an 88.0 performance grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) after preseason week one.
PFF ranked Wetjen among the best rookies so far in the NFL preseason.
The Steelers see potential in using Wetjen both on offense and in special teams.
His early success may lead to more playing time as a receiver.
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Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Michael Coats Jr. had a strong preseason performance, limiting opposing quarterbacks and making key plays in his first game. While the team focuses on the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, Coats is gaining attention as a promising defensive player.
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Michael Coats Jr. is an undrafted rookie cornerback from West Virginia playing for the Cleveland Browns.
In his preseason debut, he played 14 coverage snaps and was targeted five times.
Coats allowed only two completions for 13 yards against him.
He recorded one pass breakup and one interception in that game.
Coats earned a 90.0 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), ranking him among the top rookies.
The Browns currently have a quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
Coats’ strong play shows potential despite not being drafted.
He is gaining attention quietly while the quarterback competition remains the main focus.
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The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) says the replica Walter Cup trophy, given to the current champion team Montreal Victoire, went missing while being shipped to Alberta. The league is working with the shipping company to find the missing trophy, which was planned to be part of a public event.
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The Walter Cup is the PWHL championship trophy, named after Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra.
The original trophy stays at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto and is not missing.
The missing trophy is a replica given to the winning teams to keep.
The replica is made of sterling silver, weighs about 35 pounds, and is 24 inches tall.
The replica trophy was being shipped to Lethbridge, Alberta, for a player event.
The shipping container arrived without the trophy inside, causing the event to be postponed.
Unlike the NHL’s Stanley Cup, the PWHL does not have a person who travels with the trophy.
Montreal Victoire won the 2024 championship, becoming the league’s first Canadian champion.
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Two Minnesota Vikings rookie defenders, Jacob Roberts and Jacob Thomas, have performed very well in the NFL preseason despite not being drafted. Both showed strong defensive skills, including interceptions and good tackling, earning high performance grades.
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Jacob Roberts and Jacob Thomas are rookies on the Minnesota Vikings football team.
Neither player was selected in the NFL draft.
Roberts earned a 92.6 performance grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) in his first preseason game.
Roberts did not miss any tackles, made two defensive stops, and intercepted a pass.
Thomas earned a 92.5 PFF grade and also made an interception without missing tackles.
Both players ranked among the top five rookies in the NFL after the first week of preseason.
Their strong performances boost their chances of getting more playing time this season.
Preseason results do not decide team rosters, so they need to continue performing well.
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Coventry City returned to the Premier League after over 25 years but lost their first game 3-0 to Arsenal, the defending champions. Their manager Frank Lampard said the match was a tough but valuable experience and expressed hope for the season ahead.
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Coventry City last played in the Premier League in May 2001.
They lost 3-0 away to Arsenal in their opening game of the current season.
The club spent years in lower leagues and faced many challenges, including stadium moves and ownership issues.
Manager Frank Lampard took charge in November 2024 and praised the team's progress and fan support.
Coventry has spent about £130 million this summer on new players, breaking their transfer record four times.
All five new starters in the Arsenal game were recent signings.
Coventry had only one shot on target in the match.
Lampard emphasized learning from the match and adapting to the Premier League level.
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Anez Cooper, a rookie offensive lineman for the New York Jets, had a strong debut in the preseason. He played well in both pass protection and run blocking, earning the highest grade among rookie offensive linemen in the first week of preseason.
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Anez Cooper was drafted in the sixth round from the University of Miami.
He played right guard for the New York Jets in the first preseason game.
Cooper played 20 pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack, hit, or hurry on the quarterback.
He showed skill both in protecting the quarterback and blocking for running plays.
Cooper received a high overall grade of 90.9 from Pro Football Focus (PFF) for his performance.
His grade led all rookie offensive linemen during the preseason’s first week.
The Jets still need to finalize their offensive line, but Cooper’s strong start gives him more opportunities.
The challenge for Cooper is to maintain this high level as the preseason continues and competition intensifies.
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Klay Thompson is set to join the Miami Heat on a two-year contract worth about $13 million after reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson, a five-time NBA All-Star and four-time champion, will help the Heat improve their 3-point shooting as they aim for an NBA title.
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Miami Heat recently traded for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The team needed more 3-point shooting after trading away Tyler Herro.
Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks before joining Miami.
Thompson's deal includes a player option for the second year.
Last season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game and shot 38.3% from 3-point range.
Miami also signed Tim Hardaway Jr., who shot 40.7% from 3-point range last season.
Andrew Wiggins remains on the team with a 41.4% 3-point shooting average.
The Heat's strong frontcourt includes Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, boosting their chances in the Eastern Conference.
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DeMar DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $3.9 million. After being waived by the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan now has a chance to compete for an NBA championship with the Nuggets.
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DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings in early July to free up salary cap space.
He signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, choosing them over the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and New Orleans Pelicans.
DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the league’s best mid-range shooters.
Last season, he averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game with the Kings.
DeRozan has scored 26,711 points in his career, placing him 16th all-time in NBA scoring.
He has missed only 10 games in the last two seasons despite playing 17 years in the league.
The Denver Nuggets hope DeRozan will strengthen their scoring and defense alongside stars Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and Aaron Gordon.
DeRozan has never won an NBA championship and will try to win one with the Nuggets, who won the title three years ago.
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