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Meta must pay $567 million, change teen safety features

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:48:02 GMT

SANTA FE, New Mexico: Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico teen mental health fund and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate for young users after a state court found the company responsible for harming children's wellbeing.

Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled that Meta had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who argued t

What becomes of autistic children once their parents die?

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:56:03 GMT

Being the parent of an autistic and nonverbal child, who will likely require around-the-clock care for the rest of her life, can be an isolating experience. Very few people understand the unique challenges you face. So it was with some relief after we found out our daughter was autistic, that I discovered the YouTube channel Fathering Autism, which documents the life of Florida parents caring for their now-adult,

Zoox begins paid driverless taxi service in Las Vegas

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:19:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Amazon's Zoox will begin charging passengers for driverless robotaxi rides in Las Vegas next week, marking its first commercial service days after receiving U.S. regulatory approval to deploy its vehicles without human controls.

Zoox said it will start paid rides from August 10. The company has been carrying passengers for free in Las Vegas, San Fran

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:30 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4

Rangers' Cal Quantrill to come out of 'pen to start vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins (10) and innings pitched (132 2/3), was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4-4, 3.58 ERA),

Messi doubts playing 'for much longer' after father's death

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:05:25 GMT

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Soccer legend Lionel Messi doubts his playing career will last 'much longer' following the recent death of his father.

Jorge Messi passed away on Saturday at the age of 68 after being hospitalized during this summer's World Cup.

Lionel Messi, 39, posted a statement on social media on Wednesday saying he 'does not know how to carry on.'

'All I ever did was

After rare 3-run win, Yankees focus on fading Mariners again

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:55:10 GMT

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While the New York Yankees are starting to gain some separation in their bid to hold on to the American League's top wild-card spot, the Seattle Mariners are fading fast.

The Yankees will attempt to produce enough clutch at-bats and widen their lead in the wild-card race on Wednesday night when they host the Mariners, who hope to see their offense get going and sna

Fresh off shutout loss, Pirates look for power vs. Marlins

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:21 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their past 14 games.

'I don't think anyone needs to be Superman,' Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum said. 'I just think we need to play better collectively.'

Despite their recent struggles, there's no denying that the Pirates who take the field Wednesday night in Miami

Coming off shutout loss, Pirates eager to display power vs. Marlins

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:14 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their last 14 games.

'I don't think anyone needs to be Superman,' Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum said. 'I just think we need to play better collectively.'

Despite their recent struggles, there's no denying that the Pirates are vastly improved from the club that fini

Cowboys ($15.5B) once again top NFL team valuations

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:19:03 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise at $15.5 billion, according to Sportico's annual valuation list released Wednesday.

The number represents a 21% increase from last year.

While profitable off the field, Jerry Jones' Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since Jan. 28, 1996.

The Los Angeles Rams ($12.7 billion) and New York Giants ($12 b

Padres, on a postseason quest, battle MLB-best Brewers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:55:09 GMT

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The highlight of Luis Rengifo's 57-game stay with the Milwaukee Brewers was a three-RBI day on May 14 in a 7-1 drilling of the San Diego Padres.

Designated for assignment by Milwaukee in June, Rengifo exacted his revenge Tuesday night for host San Diego. His second-inning grand slam sparked the Padres to an 11-2 rout of the Brewers.

Rengifo and his new team wil

High-octane Rays strive to complete perfect road trip in rematch vs. A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:25:16 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are making the scoreboard work overtime and have a chance to complete a 9-0 road trip when they face the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Rays scored 22 runs in the first two games of the series and tied a franchise record with six homers in Tuesday's 12-4 thumping of the A's.

Tampa Bay can match its season high

MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:40:25 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Rays improved to 8-0 on their nine-game road

Taylor Walls belts 2 of Rays' 6 home runs in win over A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays hit a season-high six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif., to stretch their winning streak to eight games.

Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Ra

Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:25:11 GMT

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Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning.

Ruiz crushed a chest-high fastball that was over the middle of the plate to give Miami a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning.

Skenes (9-11) left af

Coco Gauff reaches Toronto semifinals as Belinda Bencic withdraws

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:19:03 GMT

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Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff moved into the semifinals of the National Bank Open when 12th-seeded Belinda Bencic of Switzerland withdrew from the Toronto tournament on Tuesday due to a hip injury.

'I am really sorry to not be able to compete tonight,' Bencic said in a statement. 'This is amazing tournament, and I was really looking forward to playing in front of t

Eury Perez outduels Paul Skenes as Marlins blank Pirates 2-0

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:19:08 GMT

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Eury Perez pitched seven scoreless innings, winning a battle between a pair of elite, young right-handers as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday.

Perez (6-9) struck out seven batters and did not allow a runner past first base. He allowed just three hits and two walks, lowering his ERA to 3.39. Perez, 23, has a 1.94 ERA over his past 1

Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers released from hospital

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:19:03 GMT

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New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was released from the hospital late Tuesday, the same day he exited the field and joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.

'He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out,' Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday afternoon. 'The good thing is he was conscious.

Marlins 1B/OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) on 10-day IL

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:05:11 GMT

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After beginning the season on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers is back on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain.

Stowers, 28, a first-time All-Star last season, was placed on the IL on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday, while third baseman Graham Pauley recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in

Commanders add veteran Byron Cowart for depth on defensive line

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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The Washington Commanders signed veteran defensive tackle Byron Cowart on Tuesday.

In other moves, the Commanders released guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu and safety Rob McDaniel.

Cowart, 30, injured his ankle in August 2025 while with the New York Jets and did not play last season. The Jets released him in December after he was on the physically unable to perf

Jets CB Qwan'Tez Stiggers 'good' after leaving practice in ambulance

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:33 GMT

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New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers left Tuesday's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.

'He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out,' Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters. 'The good thing is he was conscious. ... He was able to talk. ... For the most part, he's good.'

Glenn sai

Tampa looking to rework funding plan for Rays' proposed $2.3B stadium

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:10 GMT

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The Rays' plans to build a long-awaited ballpark in Tampa, Fla., have hit a stumbling block financially, and the franchise now is turning to the city council for a save in the ninth inning.

The team must have the issue resolved before construction can begin on the $2.3 billion ballpark. The obstacle is a planned $180 million city contribution that at least one

Dozens of militants killed in Mali army base battle

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:19:40 GMT

Fighters from an Al-Qaeda affiliate and the Azawad Liberation Front attempted to seize the 23rd Infantry Regiment's base in San, the military has said

Malian forces have killed more than 50 terrorists and wounded several others while repelling a large-scale attack on an army base in the central city of San, the Sahel

Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:05:12 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old free agent previously played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season that ended with a win in Super Bowl LIV.

Ogbah recorded 15 tackles in 13 games (three starts) during his lone season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.

LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.

The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden is the middle game of three contests on the opening day o

Dodgers' Blake Snell set to return vs. Royals as 'mission' begins

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:25:14 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out the 'Welcome' banner on Monday and will amend that to read 'Welcome back' on Tuesday night.

One day after Tarik Skubal made his home debut for the Dodgers, fellow left-hander Blake Snell will return from an elbow procedure Tuesday when Los Angeles hosts the Kansas City Royals in the middle contest of a three-game series.

Red-hot Rays eager to continue winning ways vs. A's

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:40:26 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in the majors and stand just two victories away from a perfect road trip at 9-0.

The Rays will look to increase their latest winning streak to eight games when they oppose the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

A late four-run deficit in Monday's series opener wasn't a hindrance for the Rays, as they

Behind Mitch Bratt, D-backs chase series win vs. Rockies

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:19:03 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt made history in his last start.

His encore outing will come Tuesday night, when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.

Bratt (1-1, 3.90 ERA) gave up one hit and struck out nine batters over seven scoreless innings of a 10-4 victory over San Diego Pa

Surging Mets look to continue recent road success vs. Braves

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:40:28 GMT

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The New York Mets are eager to build on their surprising late-season road success.

The Mets, who play the middle contest of a three-game series at Atlanta on Tuesday, have won six of seven on their current road trip and are guaranteed to take the season series against the Braves for the first time since 2017.

New York topped the Braves 8-5 on Monday and have wo

Rays score 8 runs in 8th, stun A's in 7th straight win

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:40:33 GMT

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Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, Junior Caminero swatted a three-run blast and the Tampa Bay Rays scored eight runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Jonny DeLuca had three hits and scored twice and Jonathan Aranda had two hits in the 12-batter eighth as the Rays recorde

Rays score 8 runs in 8th inning to stun Athletics

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:19:05 GMT

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Jonny DeLuca had three hits and scored twice and Jonathan Aranda had two hits in the 12-batter eighth inning as the Rays

MLB roundup: Brett Baty bashes grand slam as Mets down Braves

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:19:05 GMT

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Brett Baty's first-inning grand slam set the pace and the visiting New York Mets held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

The Mets ended Atlanta's nine-game home-field winning streak and improved their record against the Braves to 7-4. New York has won six out of seven on its nine-game road trip.

Francisco Lindor

Report: CF Montreal sign veteran forward Alexis Sanchez

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:19:06 GMT

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CF Montreal is signing Alexis Sanchez, one of the most heralded Chilean soccer players of all time, The Athletic reported Monday.

Sanchez, 37, would come to Major League Soccer after spending the 2025-26 season with Sevilla in Spain's La Liga. But he is best known for his stints with FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United and Inter Milan.

Sanchez will occup

D-backs DFA former closer Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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In what their manager called 'a brutal decision,' the Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk on Monday.

Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28. It was his third blown save of the season

Report: Wyndham ending 20-year run as PGA Tour title sponsor

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:19:08 GMT

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will not return as a PGA Tour sponsor, Sports Business Journal reported on Monday, halting a 20-year run after its deal ran out this year.

Worth roughly $5.4 billion, Wyndham had sponsored the Greensboro, N.C., tournament since 2007, but per the report, is walking away instead of renewing its sponsorship with new terms.

SBJ reported

Reports: D-backs will DFA Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:19:08 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are designating veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk, multiple outlets reported Monday afternoon.

Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28. It was his third blown save of the season and second

Dolphins acquire Patriots 2024 third-rounder Caedan Wallace

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:19:03 GMT

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Patriots 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace was headed for waivers on Monday before New England was able to swing a trade with the Dolphins.

In exchange for Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick, the Patriots are set to receive a 2028 sixth-round selection, according to announcements by both teams.

Wallace (6-5, 314) can play guard or tackle.

Miami has a

SMU QB Kevin Jennings (finger) limited in practice but good for Week 1

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:19:03 GMT

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SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be limited for the next few weeks after severely jamming a finger on his throwing hand, head coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.

The injury, which was caused by a door as Jennings was entering a room and someone else was leaving early in fall camp, isn't expected to cause the veteran to miss any regular-season action.

Chargers add OLB Andre Carter to training camp roster

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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The Los Angeles Chargers signed outside linebacker Andre Carter on Monday while waiving wide receiver Mante' Morrow to create a roster spot.

An undrafted free agent out of Army, Carter, 26, played 12 games as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, recording two tackles. He played three games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, making one tackle.

Carter

SS Tim Anderson announces retirement after 10 seasons

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:19:02 GMT

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Former two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement on Monday after 10 major league seasons, including eight with the Chicago White Sox.

The American League batting champion in 2019 when he hit .335, Anderson also earned a Silver Slugger honor in 2020. He was named an AL All-Star in 2021 and 2022.

The former first-round draft pick in 2013

Struggling offenses clash as Yankees host Mariners

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:22 GMT

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The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners are frustrating their fans with some tepid performances at the plate.

While the Yankees are in control of the American League's first wild-card spot, the visiting Mariners are under .500 and 3 1/2 games out of a playoff position heading into the opener of a three-game series between the teams Tuesday night.

New York ha

Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:55:27 GMT

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Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes will try to get his season back on track Tuesday when his Pirates visit the Miami Marlins.

Skenes (9-10, 3.96 ERA) is already a three-time All-Star at age 24. He won the National League's Cy Young Award last year and was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024. Over his first two years, his 1.96

Commanders stay positive as LT Laremy Tunsil undergoes surgery

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:32 GMT

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The Washington Commanders hope star left tackle Laremy Tunsil will be able to return this season after he undergoes surgery to repair a torn triceps.

Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the team will have a clear indication of Tunsil's recovery timeline once the surgery is completed.

'It's always tough to talk about a player missing time, especially a great player

Dodgers try to break out of slump against Royals

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:25:09 GMT

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In the Dodgers' worst stretch of the season, at least one Los Angeles star insists there is no reason to panic as the team heads home to face the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

The last time the Dodgers were home, they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series. They went to Chicago and met the same fate against the Cubs before their losing streak hit

Michael Soroka draws Rockies as he returns to D-backs' rotation

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to return to the starting rotation when the Diamondbacks face the Colorado Rockies in the first contest of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.

Soroka (8-3, 3.07 ERA) appeared to have broken through his injury-vexing past and was one of the keys to the Diamondbacks' early succe

Rays racking up wins, and quickly, heading into series vs. Athletics

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:40:22 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue a perfect road trip when they visit the Athletics on Monday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Tampa Bay is 6-0 so far entering the opener of the trip-ending three-game series against the Athletics. The Rays swept three games apiece from the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners in the first two legs of the excursion.

The Ray

Rangers look to take advantage of schedule, starting with Angels

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:55:12 GMT

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After winning back-to-back home series against San Francisco and Baltimore, the Texas Rangers continue their playoff push with a seven-game California road trip against two of the three worst teams in the majors.

The Rangers, who hold a one-game lead over the Detroit Tigers for the final American League wild-card spot, start a four-game series with the Los Angeles An

Phillies look to ride momentum of Derek Hill's winner into St. Louis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:40:27 GMT

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After spending much of the day stranding runners on base, Derek Hill delivered in the most clutch of spots to give Philadelphia a huge win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon.

As the Phillies now hit the road to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Hill's hoping for more at-bats like his final one, rather than his first three against the Blue Jays.

'Happy fli

Mets set sights on snapping Braves' 9-game home win streak

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:25:14 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves will be looking for their 10th straight victory at home on Monday when they open a three-game series against the New York Mets.

The Braves salvaged one contest from their three-game set at the New York Yankees on Sunday and will return to Atlanta to begin a six-game homestand. The Braves lead the National League East by 8 1/2 games and are t

Reports: Royals adding veteran RHP Craig Kimbrel to bullpen

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:19:04 GMT

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Right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel is signing with the Kansas City Royals, his third team this season and 12th in his 17-year career, MLB.com and the New York Post reported on Sunday.

Kimbrel, 38, is signing a major league contract and is expected to be activated in time for the Royals' game Monday night at the Los Angeles Dodgers, per MLB.com.

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MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:19:03 GMT

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Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.

Kyle Schwarber hit two homers for the Phillies to give him 35 on the season after he was homerless in the prior 17 games.

Philadelphia blew a 5-2 lead by allowing three runs in the eighth to preven

AL-best Rays wrap up sweep of sliding Mariners

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:19:03 GMT

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Ian Seymour pitched six quality innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-1 Sunday afternoon to complete a sweep of their three-game series.

Liam Hicks had a two-run double for the American League-leading Rays, who have won six consecutive games and 15 of their past 19.

The Mariners suffered their fourth straight defeat and have scored a

Griffin Conine (2 HRs), Marlins break game open, crush Angels

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:05:08 GMT

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Griffin Conine mashed a 434-foot, two-run home run in a six-run fifth inning and later added a solo shot, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 12-3 win over the Angels on Sunday afternoon.

Miami's Kyle Stowers, an All-Star last year, was removed from the game in the fifth with left hamstring discomfort.

On the positive side for the Marlins, Conine and Javier San

Rays place Griffin Jax (elbow) on 15-day injured list

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:19:15 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Grifin Jax on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort and recalled right-hander Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham.

Griffin, whose IL move is retroactive to Thursday, had been scratched from his start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

In 29 appearances (18 starts) this season, Jax is 6-9 with a 3.63 ERA b

Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater to 'step away' from Lions

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will step away from the team, head coach Dan Campbell announced Sunday, prompting the team to scramble to secure a backup behind starter Jared Goff.

Bridgewater, 33, had been in camp and set for his return to the Lions after serving as the team's backup during the 2023 season. He announced his retireme

After rare loss, Red Sox add RHP Seth Martinez to bullpen

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:19:03 GMT

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One day after their nine-game winning streak came to an end, the Boston Red Sox made an adjustment to their bullpen, selecting the contract of right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester.

In a corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos to Triple-A.

Martinez, 31, is set to make his debut with the Red Sox as well as his 2026 debut.

Resilient Rays strive for series sweep of Mariners

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:55:07 GMT

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There seems to be no obstacle too great to overcome for the Tampa Bay Rays.

With scheduled starter Griffin Jax a late scratch due to right elbow discomfort, seven Rays pitchers combined on an eight-hitter Saturday night in a 3-2 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.

The Rays, winners of five games in a row and 14 of their past 18, will try to sweep the th

Rockies' Jake McCarthy eager for another stellar effort vs. Cardinals

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:05:09 GMT

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After producing one of his best individual performances Saturday night, Colorado Rockies leadoff hitter Jake McCarthy hinted at the reason he is having the best season of his career.

'It's been nice to get a ton of at-bats, and that they have faith in me to bat me against lefties and righties at the top of the lineup,' McCarthy said. 'I just want to make (the Rockies)

Wade Meckler, Angels aim to leave Miami with series win

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:40 GMT

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Wade Meckler, a left-handed-hitting corner outfielder, is living his dream.

Meckler, an Anaheim native who grew up a Los Angeles Angels fan, was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round in 2022. Then, this past January, Meckler was claimed off waivers by the Angels. Finally, on May 22, Meckler made his Angels debut, hitting a three-run homer in his

Yankees, on strong run in close games, seek sweep of Braves

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:19:09 GMT

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Despite playing several tense and close games recently, the New York Yankees are winning at a decent rate.

The Yankees will attempt to sweep a home series for the first time in over three months when they host the Atlanta Braves in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

New York is 16-9 in its 25 games since July 9. Over that span, the Yankees ar

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in select club

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:40:25 GMT

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Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the visiting Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

McCarthy is only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to fill a box score with at least four runs, four hits, three RBIs, two homers

Rays scratch starting pitcher, then rally past Mariners

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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Richie Palacios delivered a tiebreaking two-run single with two outs in the sixth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated host Seattle 3-2 on Saturday on a night the Mariners celebrated the top 50 players in their 50-season history.

Victor Mesa Jr. homered for the American League East-leading Rays, who won their fifth in a row and for the 14th time in their past 18 ga

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in elite club

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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McCarthy is only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to fill a box score with at least four runs, four hits, three RBIs, two homers

Ekaterina Alexandrova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Toronto

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:40:29 GMT

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Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova drew even in her WTA career matches against Aryna Sabalenka, knocking off the World No. 1 on Saturday in the fourth round of the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Alexandrova, the No. 16 seed, defeated top-seeded Sabalenka of Belarus, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4 in two hours, 29 minutes to advance to the quarterfinals.

'I didn't have an

Report: Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil tears triceps

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps Saturday morning during practice in Ashburn, Va., and likely will need surgery and miss at least a significant portion of the regular season, NFL Network reported.

Multiple media outlets reported Tunsil appeared to be injured following a 1-on-1 rep with Commanders edge rusher Odafe Oweh. Tun

Sandy Alcantara sets club innings record as Marlins blank Angels

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:05:12 GMT

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Sandy Alcantara broke the Marlins career record for innings pitched, leading host Miami to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

Miami broke its four-game losing streak.

Alcantara (13-6) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk, striking out eight. He got the record in the third, striking out Josh Lowe to break Ricky No

Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:55:20 GMT

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The Washington Commanders made three additions to their offensive line Saturday, announcing the signings of center Daniel Brunskill, tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and guard Max Scharping.

The Commanders also released wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, while defensive tackle D.J. Davidson was placed on the reserve/retired list.

Brunskill, 32,

Khalin Joshi wins J&K Open 2026, dominating by nine shots for his second title of the season

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:03:23 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 8 (ANI): Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 to complete a commanding nine-shot victory at the INR 1 crore J&K Open 2026 at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar.

According to a press release, the 33-year-old Bengaluru golfer (63-66-65-66) finished with a tournament total of 24-under 260 to claim his eighth professional title and second victory of t

Jorge Messi, father of soccer superstar, dies at 68

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:25:06 GMT

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Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died after a prolonged illness in Rosario, Argentina. He was 68.

Newell's Old Boys, a prestigious Argentina club team that Lionel Messi played with from 1995-2000, confirmed his passing and paid tribute to the elder Messi in a statement posted to X on Saturday morning.

'Jorge was the pillar and the person who supported wi

Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil (undisclosed) leaves practice

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:19:03 GMT

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Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered an apparent undisclosed injury Saturday morning during practice in Ashburn, Va.

Multiple media outlets reported Tunsil appeared to be injured following a 1-on-1 rep with Commanders edge rusher Odafe Oweh. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, walked to the medical tent with trainers before ultimately hea

Griffin Jax, red-hot Rays strive to fluster Mariners

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:55:10 GMT

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Perhaps the most frustrating thing for opponents of the Tampa Bay Rays is this: They can beat you at your own game.

The Seattle Mariners are built on starting pitching and the long ball.

Yet it was the Rays who got the better of the Mariners in both instances in the series opener on Friday night, with seven shutout innings from All-Star Drew Rasmussen and a pa

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes mound vs. D-backs in crucial NL West game

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:40:26 GMT

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto's won-loss record doesn't reflect just how well he has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.

And the Dodgers need a big outing from him Saturday night when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, seeking to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Yamamoto will go up against Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt for the second time this season,

Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General by narrow Senate vote

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:58:16 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 8 (ANI): The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a narrow 50-49 vote early on Saturday, CNN reported, granting President Donald Trump's former personal defence lawyer formal command over the Department of Justice.

Blanche had already been steering the department in an acting role after Trump removed Pam Bondi from the top position in April.

The confirmation ma

White Sox need to shake off big mistake with Guardians closing in

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:10 GMT

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Mired in a season-long five-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox could really use a win Saturday night.

Manager Will Venable could use one even more.

Venable and the White Sox will look to bounce back from an embarrassing defeat when they host the Cleveland Guardians Saturday night in the middle game of a pivotal three-game series between the American Leag

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper provides spark ahead of rematch vs. Brewers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:19:03 GMT

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper made an unforgettable big-league debut on Friday when he homered for his first hit.

One day later, Culpepper will try for a quality encore performance.

The Twins will go for their third win in a row when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday evening.

Minnesota rallied for an 8-6 victory in Friday's series

Mets play role of spoiler against fading Pirates

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The New York Mets are on one of their best, albeit brief, runs of the season.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are fading, as the team has lost four straight games.

The Mets will seek a season-high fifth consecutive win when they take on the host Pirates on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series.

New York will se

Behind Max Scherzer, Blue Jays chase series win vs. Phillies

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:05:04 GMT

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Two veterans who are starting to pitch up to their standards will square off Saturday evening when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the middle game of a weekend set.

Max Scherzer (1-4, 7.92 ERA) will take the mound for Toronto, while fellow right-hander Aaron Nola (3-9, 5.55) will start for Philadelphia.

Scherzer is coming off one of his

Marlins intent on converting opportunities vs. Angels

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara, who has lasted at least six innings in 20 of his 24 appearances this season, will start on Saturday afternoon when the Marlins host the Los Angeles Angels.

Alcantara (12-6, 3.68 ERA) is coming off his best month of the season, going 2-2 with a 2.57 ERA in July. This month, he is 1-0 with an 0.00 ERA. Also, he is 1-1 with a 3

MLB roundup: Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off HR lifts D-backs over Dodgers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:55:15 GMT

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Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Phoenix on Friday, sending Los Angeles to its seventh consecutive loss.

Max Kepler walked to open the ninth off Edwin Diaz (1-1). Pinch runner Jorge Barrosa stole second with one out before Waldschmidt lined a 411-foot homer to left

Drew Rasmussen throws 7 scoreless innings as Rays nip Mariners

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:05:12 GMT

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All-Star Drew Rasmussen pitched seven scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Friday.

Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda homered for the American League East-leading Rays, who have won 13 of their past 17 games.

The Mariners lost for the third time in four games, falling to 3-4 on their homestand. They avoided their thir

Drew Rasmussen, Rays shut down Mariners

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:40:35 GMT

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All-Star Drew Rasmussen pitched seven scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 2-1 Friday night.Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda homered for the American League East-leading Rays, who have won 13 of their past 17 games.The Mariners lost for the third time in four games on their homestand. They avoided their third shutout in that span when

Nolan Schanuel hits go-ahead HR as Angels stave off Marlins

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:40:21 GMT

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South Florida native Nolan Schanuel slugged a tiebreaking, two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 win over the host Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Miami nearly tied the score in the ninth, but Los Angeles got the game's final out on left fielder Jose Siri's one-hop throw to nail Leo Jimenez to the plate.

Schanuel, a

Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:19:03 GMT

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Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer's World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door.

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that Messi is the only person making the decision when to hang up his boots.

'It's a decision that is purely

Report: New Orleans native Deion Jones to sign with Saints

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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Linebacker Deion Jones will complete his tour of playing for each NFC South team by signing a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ESPN reported on Friday.

Financial terms were not disclosed in the deal with Jones, who is from New Orleans and attended LSU.

Jones, 31, played his first six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and topped 100 tackles

Chiefs' Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes unlikely to play in preseason

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:07 GMT

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Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in next week's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Friday.

Reid didn't stop there, however. He said he'd likely shy away from playing Mahomes in the preseason as a whole.

The decision is hardly surprising, given Mahomes is working his way b

Fire D Mbekezeli Mbokazi (thigh) out for season

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:55:18 GMT

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Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi will miss the remainder of the season with a thigh injury.

Head coach Gregg Berhalter announced Thursday night that the 20-year-old center back sustained a tear to his left thigh during training following the World Cup, where he helped South Africa reach its first-ever knockout stage.

'Mbo being out for the year is a t

Florida's data center boom sparks bipartisan backlash

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:44:27 GMT

By Josh Israel for the Florida Independent.

Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Florida Independent-Public News Service Collaboration

Packers vs. Steelers: What to watch for

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Preseason opener has topics of interest in all three phases

Mike Spofford

PITTSBURGH The Packers and Steelers open their preseasons Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium.

Here are several topics worthy of attention:

The starters will get their feet wet.

The Packers' starters will play, though how much remains to be seen. It's not likely to be more than a series or two, but

Ravens Sign Quarterback Austin Reed

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:02:31 GMT

Quentin Corpuel

The Ravens have added to their quarterback room, signing free agent Austin Reed.

Quarterback Skylar Thompson, who did not practice Sunday or Tuesday, has been placed on injured reserve. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is also on the roster behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

Reed most recently played for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). Although he finished ju

Inbox: Now they have to take it from practice to the game

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Theres no pause when it comes to developing the position group

Mike Spofford

Andrew from Chicago, IL

Apologies for the math, but what's half the cost of free again?

And once again we're off, so we might as well get going.

Jennifer from Middleton, WI

"If there is no excitement, then why are we even here? There are plenty of other things in life willing to make you m

Updates: Schotty, Dak on Quinnen deal

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 11Quinnen Williams#92 DTHeight: 6-3Weight: 303 lbsCollege: Alabama2:30 p.m. --On Monday, the Cowboys agreed to terms with Quinnen Williams on a three-year, $105.9 million extension.Following the Cowboys' joint practice with the Rams, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reacted to the news."I think we should probably keep that contract. I think that was a good contract for us," Schottenheimer sa

Key takeaways from Saints Training Camp: Day 10

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:05:27 GMT

Big days for Martin Emerson Jr., Juwan Johnson

Todd Graffagnini

Quick hits

Tuesday's full padded closed practice was held outside at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center and lasted two hours under 90 degree heat and a NE wind at around 10 mph.

...The heat was definitely a factor today with numerous pre snap penalties on both sides of the football.

... Absent for his second straight pr

Practice Defensive Backs Step Up After Nate Wiggins Exits

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:46:25 GMT

Ryan Mink

Part of that confidence stemmed from what he saw rest of the day after Wiggins went down early in the practice, which lasted over two hours.

"However it shakes out, I feel good about the secondary," Minter said.

Here are notes from Tuesday's practice:

Veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey had one of his best practices yet with a pass breakup against tight end Mark Andrews and an inte

2026 Camp Blog: Mother Nature strikes again

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, August 11Mother Nature strikes again:For the second consecutive day, inclement weather forced the Steelers to practice inside at Saint Vincent College.Unlike Monday when the team moved inside in the middle of practice, the entire team's practice was held in the indoor field, which opened on campus this year.For rookie Germie Bernard, it didn't matter if practice was inside, outside, morning or night.

Camp Snapshot, Day 11: Starters Won't Play Saturday

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:04:55 GMT

byJohn Oehser&John Shipley

JACKSONVILLEFor the starters, a big day will come in two days.

That was a key topic on Day 11Jaguars 2026 Training CampTuesday morning a day in which offensive line injuries remained a major storyline along with playing time for Saturday's preseason opener. First topic first:

Starters will not play Saturday.

Coen said starters and

Camp Notes: Whiteside continues to impress

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:40:29 GMT

Tim Twentyman

One of the early standouts from the first 11 practices of Detroit Lions training camp has been cornerbackNick Whiteside. It seems every day Whiteside makes a highlight play on either defense or special teams.

He's caught the eye of the coaching staff and is earning more opportunities. With starting cornerback D.J. Reed rehabbing a minor groin injury and missing practice the last week, Whitesid

Ravens Have 'Optimism' After Nate Wiggins Carted Off Practice Field

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:11:02 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens are holding their breath after top cornerback Nate Wiggins was carted off the practice field Tuesday at training camp.

Wiggins suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury while covering rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills about 45 minutes into practice. It's unclear what caused the injury.

Head Coach Jesse Minter said he didn't have much information on

Looming Preseason Opener Means First Bucs Depth Chart of 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:38:00 GMT

The Buccaneers' 2026 depth chart remains a work in progress as the team proceeds through training camp and the preseason, but the upcoming game against the Jets requires the release of a first draft

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open up their 2026 preseason slate on Saturday with a game against the New York Jets in the Meadowlands. It will likely be contested by younger players and those battling f

Fantasy Football RB Rankings and Analysis for 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:52:00 GMT

Seahawks fantasy insider Scott Engel provides running back analysis and rankings for the 2026 season.

Scott Engel

We are seeing a shift back to the days when fantasy football running backs were in high demand. In 2025, 10 of the top 16 picks in many fantasy football drafts were wide receivers. This season, according to the latest Average Draft Position reports, 11 of the top 17 picks may be RBs.

The

Skyscanner Joins Dolphins as First-Ever Official Travel Partner

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:23:28 GMT

Skyscanner,the global travel app with American headquarters in Miami, today announced a new multi-year partnership with theMiami Dolphins, becoming the team's first-ever Official Travel Partner.

As part of the partnership, Skyscanner has launched theMiami Dolphins Travel Planner, designed to help fans easily compare flights, hotels, and car rentals for every home and away game during the 20262027 NFL season.