The Lions signed center Cade Mays in free agency to upgrade a critical piece of their offense. 
But now, Detroit will not have Mays for quite some time. 
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters in h… [+697 chars]

The Lions signed center Cade Mays in free agency to upgrade a critical piece of their offense.

NBCSports.com

Lions C Cade Mays out for "significant" time with wrist injury - NBC Sports

Things appear to be back to normal for the Raiders at their Monday practice. 
After sitting out Sundays session, quarterback Kirk Cousins has returned to the field and is back working with the first… [+373 chars]

Things appear to be back to normal for the Raiders at their Monday practice.

Kirk Cousins returns to Raiders practice on Monday - NBC Sports

The WNBA operates under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a deal negotiated between the league and its players association (WNBPA), setting rules on matters including player salary caps, reven… [+2220 chars]

After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

BBC News

WNBA transgender row: Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom speak out - BBC

When Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor suffered an injury at practice last week, head coach Mike McCarthy indicated he would be back by Monday. That has proven not to be the case.
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When Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor suffered an injury at practice last week, head coach Mike McCarthy indicated he would be back by Monday.

Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor remains out of practice with no timeline for return - NBC Sports

I was not expecting to see a noteworthy Sunday night Chicago Bears news drop, but in his recent training camp notebook at Sports Illustrated, Albert Breer gave the first update weve had all year on l… [+1600 chars]

Last night we got some unexpected news about Chicago Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo, so @wiltfongjr shares that plus the latest here.

Windy City Gridiron

Bears Injury Updates for Ozzy Trapilo, Zavion Thomas, and Luther Burden III - Windy City Gridiron

For the second friendly in a row, Andoni Iraola's Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead and went on to lose the game.
In Chicago on 2 August, new Liverpool manager Iraola said the 4-2 friendly defeat… [+3479 chars]

Should Liverpool fans be worried about Andoni Iraola's comments concerning the squad's fitness?

Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments? - BBC

ST JOSEPH, Mo. -- Eric Bieniemy, the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, returned to the team Monday after a two-week absence following the shooting of his wife, Mia. Bieniemy missed 11 practices after tr… [+1228 chars]

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team Monday after a two-week absence following the shooting of his wife. Bieniemy's son Elijah, 27, has been charged in the shooting.

ESPN

OC Eric Bieniemy returns to Chiefs after shooting of wife - ESPN

GENEVA, Ohio In a swift motion, he sent the ball flying over the makeshift fence. It was one of those no-doubter home runs, the type you dream of as a kid who just spent a warm summer evening at the … [+8 chars]

The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.

The Washington Post

Patriot Games open with dodgeball, lots of MAGA caps and even more questions - The Washington Post

Baseball icon Tommy John announced his departure from public life, thanking the late doctor who innovated the surgery that bears the leftys name and has saved the careers of countless pitchers, inclu… [+1306 chars]

Baseball icon Tommy John announced his departure from public life, thanking the late doctor who innovated the surgery that bears the Yankees lefty’s name.

NBC News

Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues - NBC News

The "NFL Top 100" -- voted on by the players themselves -- reveal is underway on X!

NFL News

Top 100 Players of 2026: Hutchinson vaults 25 spots after career year - NFL.com

The notice from Don Nelson's family announcing his death on Sunday at the age of 86 said he "peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family. This immediately convinces us that t… [+7289 chars]

The notice from Don Nelson’s family announcing his death on Sunday at the age of 86 said he “peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family.” This immediately convinces us that the deity in question here likes uptempo basketball, beer, b…

Defector.com

Don Nelson Followed His Bliss And Changed Basketball - Defector

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is shopping a book, publishing sources exclusively tell Page Six Hollywood.
The 6-foot-1 guard who has 3.7 million followers on Instagram could find herself at t… [+2861 chars]

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is shopping a book, publishing sources exclusively tell Page Six Hollywood.

Page Six

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham shopping tell-all book as she faces woke backlash over trans athlete comments - Page Six

ESPN analyst Monica McNutt had hesitations about the WNBA’s decision to rescind a technical foul against Fever star Caitlin Clark after Indiana’s 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
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ESPN analyst Monica McNutt had hesitations about the WNBA’s decision to rescind a technical foul against Fever star Caitlin Clark after Indiana’s 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky on Satur…

New York Post

Monica McNutt had ‘flashbacks’ after Caitlin Clark’s technical foul rescinded - New York Post

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her commen…

The Hill

Florida attorney general threatens charges after Cunningham is fouled in WNBA game - The Hill

Ian Machado Garry has talked about becoming UFC welterweight champion since the day he first arrived in the promotion, but after amassing a 10-1 record in the octagon, hes finally getting his chance … [+3036 chars]

Ian Machado Garry holds Islam Makhachev in very high esteem for the simple fact that he wants to beat the best in the world to become champion.

MMA Fighting

Ian Machado Garry explains why he puts Islam Makhachev on a ‘pedestal’ ahead of UFC 330 showdown - MMA Fighting

Tight end Hunter Henry has spent the last five seasons in New England and his run is set to continue beyond the 2026 season. 
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Henry has agreed to a two-year ex… [+805 chars]

Tight end Hunter Henry has spent the last five seasons in New England and his run is set to continue beyond the 2026 season.

Hunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension - NBC Sports

(NewsNation) A crash involving San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan in his Tesla is reigniting concerns over the vehicle’s self-driving capabilities.
Shanahan was injured after his Tesla cra… [+2372 chars]

Shanahan's accident comes as federal investigations and lawsuits pile up against the electric vehicle maker.

Newsnationnow.com

49ers coach injured in Tesla crash amid scrutiny of self-driving features - NewsNation

Patchy Mix failed to make weight for his bantamweight bout at RIZIN 54, coming in almost 6.3 pounds over the limit for his fight with Shoko Sato in Tokyo. The promotion announced he will no longer be… [+832 chars]

Patchy Mix will face Shoko Sato in his return to RIZIN on Tuesday morning.