Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ben Cherington lauds Paul Skenes’ ‘excellent year’ amid the worst stretch of the ace’s career - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Veteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network'… [+1503 chars]

Veteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network reported Sunday.

ESPN

Minnesota Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury - ESPN

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson left today’s game with what was initially described as left side discomfort, and he’ll now miss an extended period of time.  Manager Craig Counsell told the Athletic’s P… [+2320 chars]

The shortstop left today's game and could potentially be facing a season-threatening injury. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.

MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury - MLB Trade Rumors

After a rough (and deflating) first inning, Edward Cabreras return from the IL went absolutely haywire in the fourth as the Cardinals scored six times.
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After a rough (and deflating) first inning, Edward Cabrera’s return from the IL went absolutely haywire in the fourth as the Cardinals scored six times.

bleachernation.com

Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 11, Cubs 4 – August 16, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Jack Whaley became only the second Englishman to win the US Amateur Championship since 1911 as he beat American Jay Leng Jr 4&amp;3 at Merion.
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Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

BBC News

US Amateur golf: England's Jack Whaley wins title and earns spot at 2027 Open, US Open and Masters - BBC

Thibaut Courtois 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass a long ball.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7.5: Fantas… [+3045 chars]

Managing Madrid

Player Ratings: Schalke 0 - 3 Real Madrid - Managing Madrid

It was only a matter of time before Scottie Scheffler pulled it off again. 
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Scottie Scheffler grabbed a massive eight-shot win in Memphis for his second victory of the season.

Yahoo Entertainment

After months of falling short, Scottie Scheffler runs away with FedEx St. Jude Championship for latest win - Yahoo Sports

On July 17, 1974, when Tommy John took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was having the best season of his career. The left-handed pitcher, then in his 12th year, was leading the National Lea… [+47 chars]

The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons.

The Washington Post

Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83 - The Washington Post

The Seattle Seahawks secured another franchise cornerstone to a long-term deal on Saturday, signing three-time Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon to a reported four-year, $132 million contract extension th… [+2685 chars]

Here's a closer look at Devon Witherspoon's record-setting contract extension and where the Seattle Seahawks now stand in salary cap space.

MyNorthwest.com

How Witherspoon deal impacts Seahawks’ salary cap space - Seattle Sports

Aaron Donald initially worked out at the Rams team facility on Aug. 5 to evaluate how he felt. He did so again Sunday.
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Aaron Donald initially worked out at the Rams team facility on Aug. 5 to evaluate how he felt.

NBCSports.com

Aaron Donald worked out at Rams facility for a second time - nbcsports.com

Some are surprised that cornerback Terrion Arnold, who was cut by the Lions after being charged with eight felonies in Florida, found a landing spot in Seattle. Lions coach Dan Campbell is not.
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Campbell's praise of Arnold doesn't mesh with the Lions' decision to release him.

Dan Campbell isn’t surprised Terrion Arnold found a landing spot - nbcsports.com

Pre-snap penalties and unforced errors continue at Sunday’s practice.

Steelers camp observations: Offensive miscues mount and Elandon Roberts causes a ruckus - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Trailing 3-0 after three after two and 4-1 through four, with Sean Burke laboring to a degree that hadn't been seen in several weeks, and with the primary bullpen options likely unavailable after bei… [+4088 chars]

Trailing 3-0 after three after two and 4-1 through four, with Sean Burke laboring to a degree that hadn’t been seen in several weeks, and with the primary bullpen options likely unavailable after being used in back-to-back games, this afternoon’s tilt against…

Soxmachine.com

White Sox 7, Tigers 5: Digging deep to secure a sweep - Sox Machine

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The deeper the Green Bay Packers get into training camp, the more uncertain it is that Keisean Nixon will be one of their opening-day starting cornerbacks.
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The deeper the Packers get into training camp, the more uncertain it is that Keisean Nixon will be one of their opening-day starting cornerbacks.

CB Keisean Nixon not guaranteed starting role with Packers - ESPN

The Red Sox announced a pair of injuries prior to this afternoon’s game against the Pirates. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida heads to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while ri… [+3371 chars]

The Red Sox place two players on the injured list, but three players are on the verge of rehab assignment. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.

Red Sox Notes: Yoshida, Slaten, Anthony, Story, IKF - MLB Trade Rumors

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- With 17 days until the flight that will take the San Francisco 49ers to Australia, tight end George Kittle, who suffered a torn right Achilles in January, still maintains hope … [+3648 chars]

George Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles in January, said he might be able to practice soon with the hope that he'll be ready for the 49ers' opener vs. the Rams.

49ers' George Kittle eyes return to practice, opener in Australia - ESPN

The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 29-14 in the first preseason game inside the new Highmark Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and the score was not indicative of how thoroughly the Bills domi… [+5706 chars]

What I took from the Bills win over the Panthers in preseason week No. 1

Buffalo Rumblings

5 takeaways from Bills win over Panthers in first preseason game - Buffalo Rumblings

Having topped a global podium for the first time at the world indoors in March, and secured her first international title outdoors at the Commonwealth Games a fortnight ago, Hunter Bell made it three… [+1130 chars]

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

European Athletics Championships 2026: Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history with relay gold - BBC

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and will miss the remainder of the preseason, Commanders Coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.
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The backup quarterback suffered a sprained MCL in Friday's win over the Dolphins.

Knee injury to sideline Marcus Mariota for rest of Commanders’ preseason - The Washington Post

Seattles 17-7 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night was likely forgotten by most who watched it by Sunday morning.
Seattle managed just 156 yards on offense and only 27 in the secon… [+6330 chars]

From Jalen Milroe to Bud Clark, here are three day-after observations from the Seahawks' preseason opener against the Cowboys from Seahawks writer Bob Condotta.