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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke against people she said are trying to create conflict over the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports. She said the WNBA is being unfairly used for political arguments and stressed the league’s commitment to including only women players as defined in their rules.
Key Facts
Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA Commissioner.
She made comments before a game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings.
Demonstrators have protested over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports.
The WNBA’s rules say only women are eligible to play but do not specify more on gender identity.
Two former NBA players recently declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, saying they identify as women.
Engelbert said the league is being used to create division by people not familiar with the WNBA.
The league sent a memo to teams about discussing transgender women in basketball.
Engelbert condemned hatred and emphasized the league’s position as a serious sports organization.
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The University of Georgia women’s soccer team set a new NCAA attendance record with 25,433 fans watching their 6-0 win against James Madison at Sanford Stadium. This crowd size surpassed previous records for both men’s and women’s college soccer games.
Key Facts
The game took place at Sanford Stadium, which usually hosts football games and holds 93,033 people.
Georgia won the match 6-0 against James Madison.
Honoka Hamano scored two goals for Georgia in this game.
The attendance of 25,433 is the highest ever for NCAA men’s or women’s soccer.
The previous women’s record was 14,410 fans at the 1999 NCAA championship game.
The previous overall men’s attendance record was 22,512 at a 1980 game in St. Louis.
The event was called “Soccer in Sanford” to honor the 30th anniversary of the U.S. women’s Olympic gold medal win in 1996.
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The Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to their starting lineup. NBA 2K27 gave Brown a lower player rating than last year, which he said felt unfair.
Key Facts
LeBron James is a four-time NBA MVP with four championships.
Jaylen Brown won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics and had a strong 2025-26 season.
The 76ers will feature Brown, James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey in the top 20 rated players in NBA 2K27.
Brown received a 91 rating in NBA 2K27, down from 93 last year.
Brown’s ratings for attributes include 94 for driving dunk, 90 for mid-range shooting, 86 for ball handling, but only 74 for defense and 79 for playmaking.
Brown expressed that his mid-range shooting rating was too low and felt offended by the drop in his overall rating.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season, earning his fifth All-Star Game appearance and All-NBA Second Team honors.
The 76ers’ backcourt with Brown and Maxey is considered one of the best in the NBA and in the NBA 2K27 game.
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Ketel Marte, a player for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was placed on the restricted list earlier this week but is now officially out due to a knee injury. The team will move him to the injured list so he can be paid while he recovers, though Marte is also dealing with an unspecified personal issue.
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Marte was placed on the restricted list just before a game on August 17.
The Diamondbacks moved Marte to the 10-day injured list on August 22 because of a knee injury.
Players on the restricted list do not get paid, but those on the injured list do.
Marte met with the team's general manager after the Diamondbacks’ president publicly expressed disappointment over Marte’s absence.
Marte’s agent said he is managing a personal matter and will have an MRI on his knee.
This is the second year in a row Marte has been placed on the restricted list by the Diamondbacks.
Past issues included a home burglary during the 2025 All-Star break, which affected his playing time.
Former pitcher Archie Bradley said Marte’s absence is likely due to a serious personal issue rather than just missing games.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars cut defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna from their roster and signed second-year offensive lineman Timothy McKay. This change happened about three weeks before their season opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Key Facts
The Jaguars released Quinton Bohanna, a defensive tackle.
Timothy McKay, a second-year offensive lineman, was signed to the team.
McKay had been waived by the Jaguars on August 17 but rejoined them three days later.
Bohanna was originally drafted in 2021 in the sixth round.
Bohanna played nine games in his second season with the Dallas Cowboys before being released.
Bohanna joined the Jaguars on June 1 during offseason workouts.
The Jaguars’ roster must be cut from 90 players to 53 by August 30.
McKay may have a chance to stay with the team but faces competition for a final roster spot.
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The Arizona Cardinals will start their third different quarterback in as many weeks for their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. Gardner Minshew is set to start, while rookie Carson Beck remains uncertain due to a rib injury, and Jacoby Brissett is expected to return as the starter for the regular season.
Key Facts
The Cardinals have used three different starting quarterbacks in three weeks.
Rookie Carson Beck started the Hall of Fame Game, threw for 188 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions but injured his ribs.
Jacoby Brissett started the second game, completing all 5 of his passes for 44 yards and a touchdown before leaving.
Gardner Minshew, the presumed third-string quarterback, will start against the Cowboys.
Minshew signed a one-year contract with Arizona in March and was the backup for the Chiefs last season.
Minshew performed well in the previous game against the Raiders, completing 14 of 16 passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
Beck is increasing his practice reps but is unlikely to play in the upcoming game.
Brissett is expected to be the main quarterback when the regular season starts unless injured.
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Tyreek Robinson, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Panthers, caused concern for his coach by fishing in the polluted Monongahela River. His coach worried about the safety of eating fish from the river because of its history of pollution.
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Tyreek Robinson is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team.
He was fishing in the Monongahela River, which was polluted by coal mining but is improving.
Robinson caught a large bass weighing about 5 to 6 pounds.
Coach Pat Narduzzi was worried because the river’s fish might not be safe to eat.
Robinson said he did not know about the pollution before fishing there.
Robinson loves fishing as a hobby and is described as genuine and down-to-earth by his coach.
In the 2024 season, Robinson played five games with three catches and also performed well as a kick returner.
He hopes to play more this season and continue fishing, just not in the Monongahela River.
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UFC middleweight fighter Andre Petroski announced on Instagram that his next fight will be against Russian fighter Azamat Bekoev. The bout is expected to take place on October 31 at UFC Vegas 123 in Las Vegas, although the UFC has not officially confirmed it yet.
Key Facts
Andre Petroski posted about his next fight on Instagram.
His opponent will be Azamat Bekoev, a Russian UFC fighter.
The fight is scheduled for October 31 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas (UFC Vegas 123 event).
UFC has not officially confirmed the fight announcement.
Petroski has won against fighters like Gerald Meerschaert and Rodolfo Vieira but lost his last three fights.
Bekoev won his first two UFC fights by knockout but lost his next two matches.
Both fighters have recent losses, so the winner may improve their chances to stay in the UFC.
The fight will be part of a Halloween-themed event called UFC "Fright" Night.
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said rookie offensive tackle Keagen Trost is recovering from a hamstring injury and might be ready to play in the first game of the 2026 season in Australia. If Trost is not ready, another player, David Quessenberry, could fill in as a backup tackle.
Key Facts
Keagen Trost is a rookie offensive tackle drafted in the third round by the Rams.
Trost suffered a hamstring injury and will miss several weeks.
The Rams' first game of the 2026 season is in three weeks in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers.
Coach Sean McVay is hopeful Trost will return before the season starts.
David Quessenberry might substitute if Trost is not ready.
Trost has played well in training camp, gaining time with the first and second teams.
Trost is expected to be the third offensive tackle behind Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon.
Alaric Jackson may face a suspension early in the season due to legal issues.
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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has not officially named a starting quarterback yet, but reports suggest Keelon Russell is likely to win the job. Russell, a highly rated recruit, has performed well in practice and scrimmages, showing strong passing skills compared to Austin Mack.
Key Facts
Alabama's quarterback competition is between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.
Keelon Russell is a five-star recruit and was the top football prospect in Texas out of high school.
Austin Mack transferred to Alabama from the University of Washington and played in the Rose Bowl.
Reports from reporters and observers say Russell has made more impressive throws in preseason practice and scrimmages.
Coach DeBoer says he is still deciding and has confidence in both players.
Russell’s accuracy and ability to make good decisions during plays have been praised.
The starting quarterback announcement is expected soon.
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Aaron Judge, a key player for the New York Yankees, was injured with a stress fracture in his right rib in late May. He has now started practicing swinging a bat off a tee as part of his recovery, but he is still not ready to play in official games this season.
Key Facts
Judge was placed on the injured list on May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right rib.
He has begun swinging off a batting tee, which is an early step in his return to hitting.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported Judge’s progress is going well.
Aaron Judge won the American League MVP award in the last two seasons.
Due to Judge’s and other outfielders’ injuries, the Yankees’ offense has struggled recently.
Cody Bellinger, another injured outfielder, started a minor league rehab assignment.
Giancarlo Stanton remains injured without a set return date.
Judge was limited to light training for weeks before progressing to more active practice.
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The Big 12 college sports conference agreed to a $20 million deal with Monster Energy to put co-branded logos on team jerseys and playing surfaces. Some doctors and scientists asked the Big 12 and NCAA to stop the partnership because they are concerned about the health risks of energy drinks for young fans.
Key Facts
The Big 12 deal with Monster Energy is reportedly worth $20 million for all 16 teams.
Ohio State University signed a separate $17 million deal for jersey patches with JPMorganChase.
Monster Energy and the Big 12 logos will appear on football and basketball jerseys and other playing areas.
A group of doctors and scientists petitioned the Big 12 and NCAA to cancel the Monster Energy deal due to health concerns.
John Higgins, a sports heart doctor, said the Big 12 reaches 10–18 million viewers weekly, many of whom are young people.
The Big 12 said energy drink sponsorships are common in college sports and defended the deal.
Monster Energy stated their drinks have been safely consumed worldwide for over 30 years and contain caffeine and vitamins also found in common foods and beverages.
The Big 12 knowingly partnered with Monster Energy despite the health concerns raised.
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The Indiana Hoosiers football team has sold out all their home games for the 2026 season, the first time this has happened in over 50 years. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, the team has become much more popular and successful, leading to increased ticket sales.
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Indiana football sold out all home games in 2026, the first full sellout season since at least 1969.
Head coach Curt Cignetti started leading the team in 2024 and has helped make games very popular.
Since 2024, Indiana has had 16 home sellouts, including 12 in a row over three seasons.
From 2000 until 2024, Indiana only sold out eight home games in total.
Many past sellouts were due to visiting teams’ fans, but now Indiana’s own fans are filling the stadium.
Indiana’s 2026 home schedule includes eight games against various teams, starting with easier opponents and later facing top teams like Ohio State and USC.
The team won a national title recently and aims to defend it in coming seasons.
Big away games against strong teams like Michigan and Washington are expected to be challenging.
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The San Francisco 49ers have faced many injuries and changes among their wide receivers this season. Christian Kirk, a new player expected to be important, has been injured and may lose his spot on the team when they reduce the roster at the end of August.
Key Facts
Jauan Jennings, a top receiver last year, left the 49ers to join the Minnesota Vikings.
Brandon Aiyuk, expected to be the top receiver, has likely played his last game for the 49ers.
The team signed Mike Evans, a future Hall of Famer, who has missed several practices due to injury.
Rookie Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire season after knee surgery.
Christian Kirk, signed in March, injured his calf and missed much of training camp.
Kirk may be cut from the team by the August 30 roster deadline because of his injury.
If Kirk is cut, other receivers like Deebo Samuel and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling could get more playing chances.
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The Seattle Mariners are promoting their top pitching prospect, Kade Anderson, to their major league team after a very strong season in the minor leagues. Anderson will join the Mariners' starting pitcher lineup soon, likely after their current series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Kade Anderson was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and is the Mariners' No. 1 prospect.
He pitched 93.1 innings in Double-A Arkansas with only 11 earned runs and 135 strikeouts.
Anderson has not given up a run in his last four outings, pitching 20.2 innings during that streak.
His WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) is 0.64, the best in the minor leagues for qualified pitchers.
The Mariners’ current starting rotation includes five pitchers with a combined 3.83 ERA, ranked 8th best in MLB.
Anderson is expected to replace Bryce Miller, who has struggled recently with an 8.04 ERA in his last three starts.
The Mariners will make space on their 40-man roster for Anderson, probably by adjusting injured reliever Matt Brash’s spot.
Anderson will likely make his MLB debut in the series after the Mariners’ upcoming games against the Brewers.
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Nikola Jokic led Serbia to a close win over France in an international basketball game, scoring 20 points with many rebounds and assists. Jokic praised young player Victor Wembanyama, saying Wembanyama has the potential to become one of the best players ever, despite a less strong performance in the game.
Key Facts
Nikola Jokic scored 20 points, had 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in Serbia’s 90-87 win over France.
Victor Wembanyama scored 10 points, had 4 rebounds, and 6 turnovers in 24 minutes for France.
Jokic said Wembanyama could become one of the most unique and greatest basketball players if he works hard and takes care of himself.
Jokic does not see Wembanyama as a basketball rival but as a special opponent.
Rudy Gobert, another French player, scored 6 points and had 3 rebounds in the game.
Both Jokic and Wembanyama were top MVP contenders last NBA season, finishing second and third respectively.
Wembanyama is expected to be a favorite for future MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
The Spurs, Wembanyama’s team, lost the NBA Finals last season, while Jokic’s Nuggets were eliminated early in the playoffs.
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The Los Angeles Chargers’ new center, Tyler Biadasz, suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him out for a long time. Former Charger Breiden Fehoko criticized the team for not spending enough on key players for the offensive line and suggested better free agents they could have signed to improve the team's depth.
Key Facts
Tyler Biadasz, signed for three years at $30 million, injured his ACL during practice.
Biadasz will miss a significant amount of playing time because of the injury.
Breiden Fehoko, who played for the Chargers from 2020 to 2022, publicly criticized the Chargers’ management.
Fehoko said the team had $100 million in salary cap space but was "cheap" on important offensive line positions.
He named several free agents who could have helped, including Elgton Jenkins and Wyatt Teller.
Fehoko defended his comments despite backlash from some Chargers fans.
Injuries to the offensive line affected the Chargers' performance last season, but their top lineman Joe Alt is healthy again for this season.
The Chargers will need to manage the lineup carefully to stay competitive without Biadasz.
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The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 to complete a three-game sweep in Baltimore. Gerrit Cole pitched well for six innings, and the Yankees hit two home runs, helping them get closer to the AL East lead.
Key Facts
The Yankees won 6-1 against the Orioles on August 20, 2026.
Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings with eight strikeouts and only four hits allowed.
Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones each hit a home run for the Yankees.
The Orioles scored one run in the fifth inning by Dylan Beavers.
The Yankees are now four games behind the AL East leader, Tampa Bay.
Baltimore’s pitcher Kyle Bradish gave up three earned runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Baltimore made two unearned runs due to an error in the third inning.
The Yankees’ pitcher Ryan Yarbrough closed with three perfect innings for his third save.
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The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints were each fined $500,000 by the NFL after several fights broke out during a joint practice. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to fine the players he thinks started the fights and may appeal the league's fine.
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The NFL fined both the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 for multiple fights during their joint practice.
Between six and eight fights happened, including players throwing punches and helmets.
A Saints player performed a wrestling move called a "suplex" on a Dallas player.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to fine some players personally for their role in the fights.
Jones is also considering appealing the NFL’s $500,000 fine on the Cowboys.
This fine is much larger than a $200,000 fine issued to two other teams in a similar incident two years ago.
Possible players to be fined by Jones include Donovan Ezeiruaku, Jalen Thompson, and Sam Williams, who were involved in the fights.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the team showed poor discipline during the practice.
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza played in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown. Former NFL player Robert Griffin III praised Mendoza's performance and encouraged him to believe he should be the starting quarterback for the Raiders.
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Fernando Mendoza is the Las Vegas Raiders’ top draft pick and played in a recent preseason game.
He completed 10 passes out of 16 attempts for 97 yards and scored one touchdown during the game.
The Raiders lost the game, and Mendoza expressed that he felt he let his teammates down.
Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, praised Mendoza’s skill and confidence.
Griffin highlighted a specific impressive throw Mendoza made during a play-action pass.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza will get many chances to play in upcoming preseason games.
The Raiders also have veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as the current starter and mentor for Mendoza.
Bookmakers predict Mendoza might make his first regular-season start around Week 8 against the New York Jets.
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