Some people are fans of the Tennessee Titans. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Tennessee Titans. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previ… [+14580 chars]

Some people are fans of the Tennessee Titans. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Tennessee Titans. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your Team: The Tennessee Titans. Your 2025 …

Defector.com

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Tennessee Titans - Defector

In a major step forward for open-wheel racing, IndyCar has officially revealed its next-generation machine: the IR-28. Set to make its competitive debut at the start of the 2028 IndyCar season, the n… [+7923 chars]

The IR-28 will replace the current car, which originally debuted in 2012 and received multiple developments over its time

Motorsport.com

IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records - Motorsport.com

Jul 28, 2026, 11:10 AM ET
Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye as a result of his car crash earlier this month, according to Chris Simms, who is close friends with the San Francisco 49ers coach.
Shanah… [+2903 chars]

Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye as a result of his car crash earlier this month, according to Chris Simms, who is close friends with the 49ers coach.

ESPN

Kyle Shanahan nearly lost eye in car crash, says friend Chris Simms - ESPN

Google News

Ohio State lands a record jersey patch deal - NBC Sports

The Vikings veterans are reporting to training camp today, and theyve added two new veteran players.
Running back Jordan Mims and linebacker Jamal Adams have signed, the team announced.
The 30-year… [+654 chars]

The Vikings' veterans are reporting to training camp today, and they've added two new veteran players.

NBCSports.com

Vikings announce signings of running back Jordan Mims, linebacker Jamal Adams - NBC Sports

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A full list of the tee times for the first and second rounds of the 50th Women's Open at Royal Lytham.

BBC News

Women's Open: Round one and two tee times - BBC

UEFA has rejected a FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as a "line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that the World Cup is "not FIFA's to sell.… [+3599 chars]

UEFA has rejected a FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as a "line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that the World Cup is "not FIFA's to sell."

UEFA blasts FIFA proposal to allow for $10B in World Cup private investment - ESPN

Jul 28, 2026, 10:39 AM ET
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is reporting to training camp without a new deal in hand.
Sources told ESPN that Mayfield and his agent have… [+2829 chars]

The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield have not made significant progress on a new contract as the quarterback's stated deadline for a new deal approaches, sources told ESPN.

Sources: No real progress in Mayfield, Buccaneers contract talks - ESPN

On Monday the visiting Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of something to something. This is not important. What is important is that there was a squirrel. 
With a squirrel's innat… [+3183 chars]

On Monday the visiting Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of something to something. This is not important. What is important is that there was a squirrel. With a squirrel’s innate mischievousness and ability to completely derail whatever el…

Squirrel Leads Detroit Grounds Crew On Merry Chase - Defector

NFL News

Vita Vea landing spots: Eight possible destinations for Buccaneers DT after trade request - NFL.com

Sean Strickland has never been afraid to share his views, even when they might land him in hot water with his employer.
Over the past few years, the UFC middleweight champion has become perhaps even… [+3493 chars]

Sean Strickland again rips the UFC for its compensation for fighters.

MMA Fighting

Sean Strickland trashes UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby, calls out UFC’s ‘predatory pay’ - MMA Fighting

Italy: Roberto Mancini appointed manager for second time - BBC

Justin Gaethje has hinted that he plans to continue fighting after his stunning upset over Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House card, but there are still plenty of fighters, fans, and critics who beli… [+3564 chars]

Matt Brown argues that Justin Gaethje is set up for a huge series of paydays now that he’s UFC lightweight champion.

Matt Brown scoffs at anybody telling Justin Gaethje he should retire now: ‘What we’re doing is prize fighting’ - MMA Fighting

nj.com

Tigers are ‘super close’ to trading Tarik Skubal, Yankees expected to be involved - NJ.com

PARIS (AP) Moments after being announced as Frances new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little.
Im excited, he said. The France team ma… [+5281 chars]

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters i…

Associated Press

Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team - AP News

On Monday, we examined the Detroit Lions roster bubble on offense. With so much talent on that side of the ball, we only found 15 players we believed were entering training camp on the bubble, and we… [+4925 chars]

Our staff predicts the fate of 20 Detroit Lions players on defense who enter training camp on the bubble.

Prideofdetroit.com

20 Lions on the defensive roster bubble entering training camp - Pride Of Detroit

You know when you walk into a department store and see "Back to School" gear on the shelves and realize the school year is right around the corner? Well, that's effectively what training camp is in t… [+18094 chars]

The biggest question facing every AFC team entering training camp, from QB battles to contract talks and key injuries

CBS Sports

Biggest training camp storyline for every AFC team: Patrick Mahomes' return, Cam Ward's Year 2 leap and more - CBS Sports

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave.
The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning, coming days before the Tar Heels… [+1177 chars]

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave. The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning. It didn’t provide details as to the reason, noting that employees and athletes aren’t permitt…

North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave - AP News

Magomed Ankalaev is catching a lot of heat for his performance this past weekend, and Chris Weidman thinks thats misplaced.
On Saturday, Ankalaev fought Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dh… [+4593 chars]

Chris Weidman blames Bogdan Guskov for boring UFC Abu Dhabi main event