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Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole as they seek to take series from Cubs

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:19:03 GMT

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The New York Yankees will go for a series victory and a winning road trip when they face the Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.

To do that, they will call on veteran right-hander Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA) to continue his domination of the Cubs. Cole, 35, is 11-4 with a 2.47 ERA in 17 starts against the North Siders. The 2023 Amer

Division leaders White Sox, Rays square off in series finale

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:55:07 GMT

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Last July, a few weeks before the MLB trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays shipped the 37th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Bryan Baker.

With the benefit of hindsight, it looks like the Rays pulled off a coup.

The Rays will finish a typically successful homestand of nine games Sunday afternoon when they host the Ame

MLB roundup: Brewers down Angels, move atop MLB standings

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:40:21 GMT

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Brice Turang drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and Jake Bauers homered for the second straight game to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.Jackson Chourio doubled and scored a run and William Contreras also doubled for Milwaukee, which moved atop the major league standings at 69-41, a half

Braves acquire Royals OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:55:07 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves added depth on the offensive and pitching sides on Saturday night, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals.

In exchange for Thomas and Falter, Atlanta is sending right-hander Lucas Braun and left-hander Carter Holton to Kansas City. According to MLB Pipeline, Braun is the Braves' No. 8 prospect.

Lions add veteran LB Devin White

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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The Detroit Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a free-agent contract on Saturday.

White, 28, ranked third in the league with 174 tackles last season, his first with the Las Vegas Raiders. He now joins a Detroit defense featuring linebacker Jack Campbell, who was second in the NFL with 176 tackles in 2025.

White started all 17 games last season and

Mariners place OF Luke Raley (forearm) on 10-day IL

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left forearm strain, while outfielder Stuart Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

Raley's move was retroactive to Friday, when he was out of the lineup with continued discomfort from a forearm flexor tendon injury.

Raley, 31, is batting .225 with 15 home ru

Guardians send All-Star Parker Messick to mound vs. Diamondbacks

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:05:26 GMT

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Winners in seven of their past 10 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks will look to build upon their momentum as the calendar turns to August and they try to claim the weekend series Saturday against the host Cleveland Guardians.

The Diamondbacks' bats had little bite to them for most of Friday's game, but they used a big eighth inning to rally for a 4-1 win in the opener o

White Sox hope to extend mini-streak, take series with Rays

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:05:11 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox opened a six-game road trip by using their muscle to pummel the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup of first-place clubs Friday.

The American League Central leaders will try to keep flexing those muscles when they meet the Rays again Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Chicago won its third straight game with a four-homer night in a

MLB roundup: Astros back atop AL West with rout of rival Rangers

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, Yordan Alvarez reached base four times, and the Houston Astros moved into first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday.

Houston won for the ninth time in 10 games and clinched the season series against its in-state and division rival. The Ast

Twins acquire RHP Dean Kremer in second trade in a day

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:25:10 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins have made their trade-deadline intentions clear. They're buyers -- and they're buying pitching.

For the second time Friday, the Twins traded for pitching, sending minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes to Baltimore in exchange for veteran right-hander Dean Kremer.

Early Friday morning, the Twins acquired reliever A.J. Minter from the New

White Sox use four homers to top Rays in opener

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:55:24 GMT

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Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi and Munetaka Murakami homered in the first three innings as the Chicago White Sox began a six-game road trip by pounding the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Murakami went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs, and Benintendi totaled two hits and a walk. Colson Montgomery hit a two-run shot to round out t

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) placed on 15-day IL

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his left-mid back area.

McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.

The two-time All-Star hit Ezequiel Duran to open the inning and walked Brandon Nimmo before bending

Wizards F Jamir Watkins recovering from ACL surgery

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:40:40 GMT

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Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL.

The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. It was performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams III, the chief of the hospital's Sports Medicine Institute.

The 6-foo

Battle for AL West lead takes center stage as Astros host Rangers

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The signs of a revival are present for the Houston Astros in ways beyond their steady climb back to .500.

With their 7-4 road win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, the Astros finally evened their season record following a 20-31 start that contributed to their falling as many as six games behind in the American League West. When the Astros host the Texas Ran

First-place teams clash as White Sox visit Rays

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:40:21 GMT

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In their first matchup this week with an American League division leader, the Tampa Bay Rays were victorious in two of three games against the Texas Rangers to win their 20th series of the season.

The AL East-leading Rays will hope to make it number 21 when they square off with the tops in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox, on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla

MLB roundup: Twins' Kody Clemens beats Royals with walk-off slam

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:40:20 GMT

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Kody Clemens launched a walk-off grand slam to lift the Minnesota Twins to an improbable 4-3 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota won despite being held without a hit until the seventh inning. Lucas Erceg took over for Noah Cameron in the ninth and got two outs before hitting Ryan Jeffers with a pitch and al

Reports: 49ers bring back WR Deebo Samuel on 1-year, $7 million deal

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:40:29 GMT

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Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers worth $7 million, reuniting with San Francisco following a season away from the team that drafted him.

Multiple outlets reported the agreement but it was yet to be made official by the 49ers late Thursday.

Samuel was a second-round pick of the 49ers in 2019 and was a productive, versatile weapon in Kyle S

Charlie Woods misses 54-hole cut at Junior PGA Championship

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:40:22 GMT

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Charlie Woods' week in Texas came to a close Thursday when he missed the secondary cut at the Junior PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas.

The 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods struggled in his third round, posting a 5-over-par 77 on the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco. He dropped to 6 over par for the week, with the cut proje

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split 4-game set

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Tristan Peters drew a game-ending walk with the bases loaded in the 11th inning and Randal Grichuk had two hits to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory against the New York Yankees on Thursday.

American League Central-leading Chicago earned a split of the four-game series, winning the final two games in extra innings.

With two outs in the 11th, losi

Wizards F Jamir Watkins has surgery on torn ACL

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Washington Wizards forward Jamir Watkins had successful reconstruction surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team announced Thursday.

Watkins, 25, was injured during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The procedure on his knee was performed by Dr. Riley Williams at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the team said.

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Cedric Mullins slashed a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and Victor Mesa Jr. made it stand up with a dazzling catch in the ninth, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to their 20th series victory by nipping the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

In 2-all contest in the rubber match between two American League division leaders, Mull

Baker Mayfield: 'Disrespected' during contract talks with Bucs

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:05:12 GMT

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Baker Mayfield told reporters Thursday that he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after failing to reach a contract extension by his self-imposed deadline.

Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million contract he signed in March 2024, with his $33.33 million annual salary ranked 16th among NFL quarterbacks.

Senate warns Trump against pardoning Epstein-linked sex trafficker

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:13:30 GMT

Lawmakers have unanimously opposed clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell amid continued controversy over her late former partner

The US Senate has unanimously urged President Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.

Maxwell, the daughter of disgraced British newspaper tycoon and former MP Robert Maxwell,

US Senate warns Trump against pardoning Epstein-linked sex trafficker

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:13:30 GMT

Lawmakers have unanimously opposed clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell amid continued controversy over her late former partner

The US Senate has unanimously urged President Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.

Maxwell, the daughter of disgraced British newspaper tycoon and former MP Robert Maxwell,

As series with Yankees concludes, White Sox enjoying 'most fun baseball'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:40:24 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox occupy first place in the American League Central as the end of July approaches, a welcome perch after the club endured three straight 100-loss seasons.

'How we've played up to this point, we've kind of earned to be where we are at,' right-hander Sean Burke said. 'This is the most fun baseball you could play where every game matters.'

Florida to investigate Fauci after Senate hearing

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:39:59 GMT

The state's attorney general has accused the former US Coronavirus czar of showing a "lack of candor" before Congress

Former US Coronavirus czar Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a state investigation after declining to answer questions during a US Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19 and the government's handling of t

Rays' Shane McClanahan strives to shut down Rangers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:25:08 GMT

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Pitching has been the name of the game for the Tampa Bay Rays, especially of late.

They will need to maintain the elite work on the mound if they want to stay atop the American League East standings as August approaches.

The Rays will try to claim another series victory on Thursday afternoon when they face the Texas Rangers in the finale of their three-g

First-inning homers spark Rays in shutout win over Rangers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:25:05 GMT

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Yandy Diaz homered on the first pitch Tampa Bay saw in a three-run first inning, and the Rays squared their three-game series with the Texas Rangers by winning 3-0 on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Ryan Vilade slugged a mammoth two-run homer three batters after Diaz went deep. The blasts gave Tampa Bay all the offense it would need to prevail for the seventh tim

Ole Miss suing two players who transferred to LSU

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:55:20 GMT

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Ole Miss is taking two former players to court, charging they breached their contracts when they followed former head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU.

On Tuesday, Ole Miss filed lawsuits against Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, who transferred to LSU in the offseason. In the lawsuits, filed in Mississippi Circuit Court in Lafayette County, Ole Miss contends the p

Bucs DT Vita Vea 'tweaked something,' not practicing

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:05:14 GMT

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Tampa Bay veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea 'tweaked something' and did not practice Wednesday at training camp, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said.

The unspecified injury comes two days after the two-time Pro Bowl selection's agent confirmed that his client is seeking a trade following failed contract negotiations.

Bowles said there have been no con

Cam Schlittler, Davis Martin determined to end July on high note as Yanks face White Sox

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler posted a 1.48 ERA in May, but it swelled to 3.38 for games pitched in June.

He is back to his usual stinginess in Juiy, with a 2.05 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will try to send that number skyrocketing as they host the Yankees for the third game in their four-game series on Wednesday night.

Schlittler (10-6,

Brady Singer could make swan-song start for Reds vs. Guardians

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:06 GMT

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A potential trade target as the MLB trade deadline approaches will take the mound for his current team when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Reds right-hander Brady Singer (5-9, 4.53 ERA) is rapidly emerging as one of the most coveted rental starting pitchers on the market with the trade

Sparked by Joc Pederson, Rangers vie to continue success in clash vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:55:07 GMT

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The Texas Rangers are at the top of the American League West standings, and manager Skip Schumaker gives much of the credit to Joc Pederson.

The Rangers will try to win another series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle contest of a three-game set Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Sitting at 24-28 in late May, Texas was in third place i

MLB roundup: Gleyber Torres drives in 5 as Tigers pound Orioles

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:05:08 GMT

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Gleyber Torres homered and drove in five runs and the host Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they batted in a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Eduardo Valencia, recalled from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the series, hit a pair of homers among four hits and drove in four runs as the Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak. Kevin McGonigle had four

Rangers use strong defense to begin road trip with victory at Rays

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:40:19 GMT

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Cal Quantrill fired 5 1/3 innings to break a personal three-game losing streak, Austin Wynns homered, and the Texas Rangers got a crucial six-game road trip off to a good start with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

It was Quantrill's (4-3) first victory since June 2 at the St. Louis Cardinals, as he yielded one run on

Royals place RHP Beck Way (back) on 15-day injured list

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:25:14 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Beck Way on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of back spasms and tightness.

In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Omaha.

Way, 26, last pitched on Friday when he started and took the loss in a 2-1 setback against the host Detroit Tigers. He allowed three

Brewers' Jake Bauers breaks toe on foul ball, return timeline TBD

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:40:48 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers fractured his right big toe from a foul ball on Monday night in a 3-0 loss to host San Francisco.

Bauers, 30, is getting a follow-up MRI/CT to determine a timeline for his return.

He fouled a 3-2 pitch from Giants starter Tyler Mahle in the fifth inning and grounded out on the next pitch. Bauers was replaced

Giants place INF Casey Schmitt (torn meniscus) on 10-day IL

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:40:42 GMT

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San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt could miss the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus cartilage in his left knee during Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Schmitt, 27, had been enjoying the best season of his four-year career with personal bests in batting average (.271), home runs (21), stolen bases (9), slugging percentage (

Red Sox confirm INF Curtis Mead broke wrist in team debut

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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Curtis Mead suffered a broken left wrist in his first game for the Boston Red Sox following a trade over the weekend.

The Red Sox will place Mead on the injured list after tests Tuesday revealed a fracture in the infielder's wrist.

Mead joined the team in California as the Red Sox began a series against the Athletics on Monday. He started the opener at secon

Mariners reinstate OF Rob Refsnyder from IL

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:55:09 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment Tuesday.

Refsnyder, 35, hadn't played since June 26 due to right knee inflammation. Renowned for his ability to handle left-handed pitchers, the right-handed hitter posted a .133 average with three home runs and nine RBIs in 49

Tate brothers may face death in US jail lawyer

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:15:03 GMT

Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in isolation while fighting extradition to Britain to face sexual assault charges

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face serious threats in the Miami federal jail, where they are being held while fighting extradition to Britain, their lawyer has claimed.

The two brothers, both US-UK citizens, were arrested in Florida on July 18 at London

Report: Baker Mayfield, Bucs not close on new contract

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:25:14 GMT

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Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not close to a new contract as training camp is set to begin Wednesday, ESPN reported.

Mayfield joined the team on a one-year, $4 million deal ahead of the 2023 season as the Bucs tried to fill the role of the retired Tom Brady.

The team rewarded Mayfield's stellar effort with a three-year, $100

RE Jitters at Tropic of Cancer

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:45:35 GMT

Florida is the nation's barometer of climate change. It's on the cutting edge of climate at latitude 24.5N-to-31N in-line with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Significantly, it aligns with the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5N, the hottest latitude on Earth.

It's there that climate change dances its special rhythm, a precursor to what's in store for the States. It shows up there first.

Climate Change Under

RE Jitters at Tropic of Cancer

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:15:35 GMT

Florida is the nations barometer of climate change. Its on the cutting edge of climate at latitude 24.5N-to-31N in-line with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Significantly, it aligns with the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5N, the hottest latitude on Earth.
Its there that climate change dances its special rhythm, a precursor to whats in store for the States. It shows up there first.
Climate Change Undercuts

Updates: Ferguson, 3 more to miss practice

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:12:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
August 1
Jake Ferguson#87 TEHeight: 6-5Weight: 250 lbsCollege: Wisconsin
11:15 a.m. --Ahead of Saturday's practice, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced that four players would miss the team's third practice at training camp in Oxnard.
Tight end Jake Ferguson was excused for a personal reason. The Cowboys will also be without three safeties, beginning w

Korey Stringer's Legacy Resonates 25 Years After Tragedy

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:26 GMT

Korey Stringer's Legacy Resonates 25 Years After Tragedy
By: Lindsey Young
John Randle has always remembered his friend Korey Stringer for the gentle giant he was.
For the way he loved his wife Kelci and son Kodie.
For his jokes. For his spot-on impressions that would have teammates in stitches in the locker room.
For the way he "locked up" opposing defensive linemen on game day.
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Steelers announce 2026 Hall of Honor Class

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers Hall of Honor recognizes those who made immense contributions to the organization, whether it be on the field, or off the field.
The newest additions to the group were welcomed into the fold when the Hall of Honor Class of 2026 was announced during a ceremony at Saint Vincent College as a part of the Steelers Back Together Weekend celebration.
The Hall of Honor Class of 2026

Inbox: It's like Micah Parsons was meant to play here

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

It was good to see No. 85 back on the field Friday
Wes Hodkiewicz
Bette from Orange City, IA
IsTucker Kraftall healed up?
He's getting there. The Packers' tight end hurdled a big checkpoint in his recovery on Friday when he practiced for the first time since tearing his ACL last November. He tempered expectations after practice, adding it's going to be a bit yet before he does anything

Transcript: G/T Kadyn Proctor Press Conference - July 31

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:07:08 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from G/T Kadyn Proctor's media availability on July 31, 2026.
How would you describe three days of training camp in Miami?
Kadyn Proctor: It's been pretty fun. Been pretty intense. We've been working, especially in the trenches going at it day in and day out, and I feel like we're definitely building off of each other right now. I feel really gr

Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 3

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:33:59 GMT

A rundown of the Buccaneers' third day of training camp practice, including touchdowns by Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, along with Antoine Winfield Jr.s versatile role in 2026
Brianna Dix
Emeka Egbuka Score During 11-on-11
During the team's first 11-on-11 period during Friday's practice, Emeka Egbuka caught a pass from Baker Mayfield for a touchdown downfield. Egbuka lined up o

Tykee Smith Aiming to Change PBUs Into INTs

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:27:00 GMT

Third-year safety Tykee Smith has already emerged as one of the Bucs' top defensive playmakers, but he wants to up his takeaway game in 2026 while also stepping up as a vocal team leader
Scott Smith
Last season, in his first year as a full-time safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tykee Smith thoroughly filled up his stat line. In addition to making exactly 100 tackles, he has six tackles for loss, 2.0 sa

McCarthy impressed with ball skills from receivers, corners

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:45:27 GMT

Brian Batko
It was, effectively, the perfect training camp play.
Steelers rookie cornerback Daylen Everette was good in coverage. Veteran wide receiver DK Metcalf made an even better catch.
Metcalf made a contested grab in the end zone over top of the third-round pick out of Georgia to cap a 2-minute drill touchdown drive led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers to end their Thusday practice. Everett didn't l

Jessie Bates highest-graded safety in 'Madden NFL 27'

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:37:28 GMT

Since joining the Falcons, Bates has been one of the most consistent defensive playmakers in the NFL
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Player grades for the forthcoming "Madden NFL 27," the latest entry in the storied video game franchise, are being released this week as training camps kick off around the country this week.
Rookie gradeswere revealed on Tuesday and grades for thetop offensive player

Tyler Bass is feeling like himself again to start Bills Training Camp

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:07 GMT

Mike Maynard
After missing the 2025 season due to a sports hernia injury, Bills kicker Tyler Bass is set to make a comeback for Buffalo this year. The rehabbing process has been a long one for the 29-year-old, but as the only kicker on the roster, general manager Brandon Beane seems confident Bass will be fully ready to go come Week 1.
Bass met with the media after Thursday's training camp practice and shar

Malik Benson's well-traveled path gives Raiders a ready-made adapter

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:04:00 GMT

Paul Gutierrez
Malik Benson is the Raiders' Odysseus.
His football journeys have taken him from Lansing High School, just outside of Kansas City, to Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College to (take a deep breath, now) Alabama to Florida State to Oregon to, yes, Las Vegas as a sixth-round draft pick this spring.
No, no encounters with a cyclops, a witch or a flock of sirensthat we know of, mind you.

Practice Ja'Kobi Lane, Rookie Pass Catchers Shine on Day 2

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:27:57 GMT

Ryan Mink
Ja'Kobi Lane's catch radius was all the buzz when the Ravens drafted the 6-foot-4 wide receiver out of USC. His impressive college highlight reel backed it up.
On Day 2 of Ravens training camp Thursday, Lane put that catch radius on display for Ravens coaches, and perhaps just as importantly, quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Lane soared to make a catch deep down the middle of the field during a 7-

Camp Notes: Barnes excited to expand his role in Lions' defense

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:18:49 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Derrick Barneshas one of the most important interceptions in Detroit Lions history. His diving catch of Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield's pass intended for tight end Cade Otton at the end of a divisional playoff game in 2023 sent Detroit to the NFC Championship Game.
Through the first couple days of training camp, we've seen Barnes play an increased role in passing downs when the Lions ar

Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 7/30

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:08:35 GMT

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
New England Patriots
PATRIOTS HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL
PRESS CONFERENCE
July 30, 2026
Q: How has Christian Gonzalez looked so far, and do you anticipate him being a full participant today?
MV: I don't think his participation is going to change. I haven

Baker Mayfield: "It's All Ball From Here"

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:57:50 GMT

With his start-of-camp deadline for negotiations on a new deal with the Bucs now passed, Baker Mayfield is putting that process on hold and focusing on what he believes is going to be a great season for him and the Buccaneers
Scott Smith
Quarterback Baker Mayfield is going into the final season of the three-year contract he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. He is seeking a new extension and ho

Mayfield: "It's All Ball From Here"

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:57:50 GMT

With his start-of-camp deadline for negotiations on a new deal with the Bucs now passed, Mayfield is putting that process on hold and focusing on what he believes is going to be a great season for him and the Buccaneers
Scott Smith
Quarterback Baker Mayfield is going into the final season of the three-year contract he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. He is seeking a new extension and hoped to

Where Are They Now: Matthew Hatchette

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Catch Up with the Product of Mercyhurst & Langston
Jim Gehman
First-year GM Terry Bradway started his tenure with the Jets in 2001 looking to add size to the wide receiver corps through free agency.
Meanwhile, 6-foot-3, 200-pound Matthew Hatchette was seeking to make a fresh start of his own after four seasons in the shadows of Minnesota's Cris Carter, Randy Moss, and Jake Reed and signed with N

Updates: Revel's great news, Locke evaluated

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
July 29
Shavon Revel Jr.#28 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 198 lbsCollege: East Carolina
2 p.m.- A big year could be on the horizon for Shavon Revel. The former third-round pick was slowed as a rookie due to his recovery from a devastating knee injury suffered in his final collegiate season.
That means this offseason marks his first fully healthy one with the Cowboys, and it'

Kansas City Chiefs Announce 2026 Season Kickoff

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:59:45 GMT

Annual Traditions, Community Initiatives, and Fan Experiences Highlight the Start of a New Season Across Chiefs Kingdom
Chiefs Public Relations
KANSAS CITY, MoThe countdown is on. Today, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announce the start of the 2026 Season Kickoff, a month-long celebration that brings together fans, players, partners, and the community as Chiefs Kingdom gears up for the

Bucs Sign Ifeatu Melifonwu and Travis Shaw

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:58:00 GMT

The Bucs addressed two areas with minor depth issues on Wednesday, signing veteran safety Ifeatu Melifonwu and rookie defensive lineman Travis Shaw
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers created an open spot on their 91-man training camp roster on Tuesday when they waived rookie safety Ja'Qurious Conley. It wasn't empty for long. On Wednesday, after the first practice of camp, the Buccaneers filled that spo

Bucky Irving Is "Full-Go," Feeling Stronger from Adversity

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Third-year RB Bucky Irving is back from his 2025 shoulder injury, is unlimited to start training camp and is motivated to rediscover the incredible form of his rookie season
Scott Smith
Following an injury-marred second season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving was back in action on the first day of the team's 2026 training camp, and he hit the ground running. Irving took first-team reps, ran

Training Camp Observations: Offense has another big day

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:29:40 GMT

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CHARLOTTE Football players are prideful. So for Jaycee Horn to admit what he admitted was something.
"They whooped our ass today," the veteran cornerback said after Wednesday's practice.
It was hard to argue, as all three quarterbacks were completing deep balls, withTetairoa McMillan,Xavier Legette,Brycen Tremayne,David Moore, andJa'seem Reedposting highlight-reel catches throughout the day.

Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 1

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:26:35 GMT

A look at the top takeaways from the Buccaneers first practice on Wednesday, including Zyon McCollums interception, Josiah Trotters incorporation with the ones and Chris Godwin Jr.s leadership role in 2026
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Zyon McCollum Interception
During the first play of the third-down period, cornerback Zyon McCollum snagged an interception off Baker Mayfield. A defensive player ju

Rookie Keionte Scott Already Showing Impressive Versatility | Updates

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the Preseason
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Keionte Scott#22 DBHeight: 6-0Weight: 195 lbsCollege: Miami
July 30 Updates
Due to a wrist cleanup procedure he underwent after the Scouting Combine, rookie defensive back Keionte Scott mostly watched during the Buccaneers' OTA and minicamp practices. He's definitely maki

Get To Know: Rueben Bain Jr.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first-round pick, outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr.
Gabriel Kahaian
What's your favorite movie of all time?
Bain Jr.: I have three: Get Rich or Die Tryin', Creed II and Ready Player One.
What's your favorite video game?
Bain Jr.: Ghost of Tsushima.
Who's your favorite superhero?
Bain Jr.: The H

Get To Know: Josiah Trotter

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second-round pick, linebacker Josiah Trotter
Gabriel Kahaian
What's your favorite video game?
Trotter: Madden. Madden 18.
What's your favorite movie of all time?
Trotter: The Program.
What's your favorite TV show of all time?
Trotter: Family Guy.
Who's your favorite music artist?

Bucs Make Trio of Roster Moves Before Start of Camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, one day before the first practice of their 2026 training camp, the Buccaneers waived rookie S Ja'Qurious Conley and placed DL Haggai Ndubuisi and CB Chase Lucas on the PUP list
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced three roster moves on Tuesday, the day before their first 2026 training camp practice. In addition to waiving rookie safety Ja'Qurious Conley with a non-football injury des

Luke Kuechly adds Netflix deal to Panthers Radio Network duties

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:59:33 GMT

CHARLOTTE The world is beginning to learn what Panthers fans have known for years the answer to any problem in life is "More Luke Kuechly."
Kuechly was reported as the lead analyst for Netflix's streaming package of games this year,according to The Athletic.
He'll work four games alongside play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, but will still do a regular allotment of 12 games as an analyst for the Panthers Rad

Updates: Bland, Ezeiruaku cleared for Cowboys camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT

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DaRon Bland#26 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 202 lbsCollege: Fresno State
12:30 p.m. --The Cowboys are beginning their 2026 training camp with plenty of great news, and that most definitely includes DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku.
Both have been managed carefully throughout their rehab process and in OTAs and minicamp, with the hopes of avoiding the Cowboys' PUP (

Updates: DaRon Bland, Ezeiruaku cleared for camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
July 28
DaRon Bland#26 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 202 lbsCollege: Fresno State
12:30 p.m. --The Cowboys are beginning their 2026 training camp with plenty of great news, and that most definitely includes DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku.
Both have been managed carefully throughout their rehab process and in OTAs and minicamp, with the hopes of avoiding the Cowboys' PUP (

Colts teammates not surprised by timeline of Daniel Jones' recovery

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:22:05 GMT

Jones sustained a torn Achilles' in December, and was recently given the all-clear for training camp when it opens Wednesday.
Abby Halpin
Since he's been in the NFL, quarterback Daniel Jones has got his receivers together every offseason. While he was with the New York Giants, it was to Lake Norman, NC. With the Colts, it's been to Florida.
On the 2026 trip, Jones went about his football activities

Jaguars Announce Training Camp Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLEThe Jacksonville Jaguars have announced that two coaches will join the staff as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: Zach Banner and Kyle Williams. Banner and Williams will be with the team through the end of training camp.
For over 30 years, the league-wide fellowship program has helped outstanding coaches gain exposure to NFL training camps and offseas

Assemble the Team: Bucs Veterans Report for Training Camp Wednesday

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Buccaneers have their full team on hand to start their 2026 training camp as of Wednesday, as veterans join the rookies at the AdventHealth Training Center and undergo their annual physicals
Scott Smith
All hands are on deck as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get ready to set sail on their 2026 season. Veteran players reported to the AdventHealth Training Center, site of the team's 2026 training camp on Tues

Florida asks 11th Circuit to revive state law criminalizing the transport of immigrants

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:47 GMT

ATLANTA (CN) - Florida's Attorney General asked a federal appeals court Friday to reverse an injunction blocking enforcement of a state law it claims prevents human smuggling.

Enacted in 2023, SB 1718 criminalizes transporting any person who illegally entered the United States and has not been inspected by the federal government into Florida.

Supreme Court lets rare double execution move forward in Florida

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - The Supreme Court allowed Florida to proceed with a rare double execution on Tuesday, permitting the state to carry out its 11th and 12th death sentences this year.

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis scheduled James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone Jr. to be put to death just six hours apart on Tuesday, prompting concerns about lethal injection protocols as the state sets an