Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers training camp observations: Broderick Jones, Drew Allar have bounce-back performances under the lights - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On a night when they celebrated the 50 best players in the franchise’s history, the Seattle Mariners did the best thing possible they honored one of the best people to work for the organization.
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During the ceremony honoring the 50 best players in the franchise's history, the Mariners made a special announcement — electing broadcaster Rick Rizzs into the organization's Hall of Fame.

The Seattle Times

Mariners to induct broadcaster Rick Rizzs into Hall of Fame - The Seattle Times

The Seattle Seahawks held their annual Football Fest at Lumen Field, their third year under Super Bowl champion head coach Mike Macdonald. On the plus side, the Seahawks practiced in pads after havin… [+1151 chars]

A recap of an eventful Saturday evening of Seahawks practice at Lumen Field.

Field Gulls

Seahawks Football Fest 2026 initial takeaways: All aboard the Rylie Mills hype train - Field Gulls

Quillan Salkilld turned in one of the best performances of the year on Saturday, dominating Mateusz Gamrot en route to a first-round submission in his first UFC main event.
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Quillan Salkilld submitted Mateusz Gamrot by rear-naked choke for his fourth straight first-round finish Saturday night in his first UFC main event.

ESPN

Salkilld submits Gamrot in first round at UFC Fight Night - ESPN

Orchard Park, NY (WGR) - 51,807.
That's how many people showed up on Saturday night to watch the Buffalo Bills open practice and the first-ever event at new Highmark Stadium.
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Audacy.com

Bills show off new stadium, new uniforms - Audacy

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. 
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week.  In an internal memo obtained and reported by The Associated Press, Engelbert said the leagues’ team pr…

The Hill

WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation - The Hill

Darren Elkins UFC retirement fight didnt go to plan as he was knocked out within 35 seconds before hanging up his gloves.
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Darren Elkins' UFC retirement fight didn't go as planned at the Meta Apex

Bloody Elbow

Beloved UFC star retires after being knocked out in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 - Bloody Elbow

For five innings of one-hit ball, Guardians starter Gavin Williams backing up 100 mph heat with knee-buckling curveballs looked like the sort of neat trick that would dominate the night. And in the e… [+5711 chars]

For five innings of one-hit ball, Guardians starter Gavin Williams backing up 100 mph heat with knee-buckling curveballs looked like the sort of neat trick that would dominate the night. And in the era where Ozzie Guillén managed, maybe it would have, at leas…

Soxmachine.com

White Sox 6, Guardians 3: Avoiding a five-game skid with a five-run sixth - Sox Machine

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Trainer Bill Mott gave a leg up to Junior Alvarado on Sovereignty and Flavien Prat on Baeza, walked out of the paddock and headed to his box seat in the Saratoga grandstand t… [+5016 chars]

Trainer Bill Mott gave a leg up to Junior Alvarado on Sovereignty and Flavien Prat on Baeza, walked out of the paddock and headed to his box seat in the Saratoga grandstand to watch a stacked renewal of the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes.

Daily Racing Form

Whitney Stakes: Sovereignty rallies from far back for dominating victory - Daily Racing Form

The Minnesota Vikings took to the field again today in shells and shorts for another training camp practice at TCO Performance Center. It was hotter and sunnier than yesterday and the pace of practic… [+5588 chars]

Daily Norseman

Vikings Training Camp Notes: 8/8 Edition - Daily Norseman

That loss can be chalked up as The Jac Caglianone Game.
The Royals young slugger dominated Cubs pitching all night, finishing 4-for-4 with two home runs, two doubles and four RBI. He was a literal o… [+1164 chars]

So that loss can be chalked up as ‘The Jac Caglione Game’. The Royals’ young slugger dominated the Cubs’ pitching all night.

bleachernation.com

Enhanced Box Score: Royals 6, Cubs 3 – August 8, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

European soccer's governing body says it delivered payments to a woman who British newspaper The Telegraph alleges was involved in an extra-marital relationship with Gianni Infantino.
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The current FIFA president worked for the European governing body where he reportedly had an affair with a partner who was promoted, then paid upon departure.

USA Today

UEFA confirms 'departure payment' in report on alleged Infantino relationship - USA Today

Today marked the eighth Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Heres what I observed down at the Jefferson Health Training Complex!
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﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿Observations from the Jefferson Health Training Complex.

Bleeding Green Nation

Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: A ton of observations from the longest practice of the summer - Bleeding Green Nation

Sophie Cunningham spoke out against Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington after the Fever's 90-86 win on Saturday.
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Sophie Cunningham called DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul "intentional" and accused the Chicago Sky star of craving attention after the Fever's win.

Fox News

Sophie Cunningham speaks out against DiJonai Carrington after flagrant foul and 'White privilege' post - Fox News

NEW YORK It had been more than a month since Carlos Rodón's most recent appearance in a game situation, and the Yankees left-hander seemed as curious as anyone to find out what it would look like.
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NEW YORK – It had been more than a month since Carlos Rodón's most recent appearance in a game situation, and the Yankees left-hander seemed as curious as anyone to find out what it would look like.
Rodón allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings, …

MLB.com

Rodón throws 48 pitches in rehab start, could piggyback upon return to Yankees - MLB.com

It is just four games. Keep saying it over and over again. Dont make too much out of so little. 
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It is just four games. Keep saying it over and over again. Don’t make too much out of so little.

New York Post

Precocious George Lombard Jr. has already proven one thing in his stellar first week with Yankees - New York Post

ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice, will likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season, a … [+2323 chars]

Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice, will likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche on Saturday.

Sources: Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil suffers torn triceps - ESPN

CHICAGO (AP) The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul assessed to Caitlin Clark during the Indiana Fevers win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
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The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul assessed to Caitlin Clark during the Indiana Fever’s win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The technical would have been Clark’s eighth of the season, triggering a one-game suspension for the Fever star. She would h…

Associated Press

WNBA quickly rescinds technical on Fever's Caitlin Clark that would have forced 1-game suspension - AP News

On Saturday, Kyle Shanahan took questions regarding his recent car accident for the first time since the San Francisco 49ers started training camp. The 49ers' coach said he is roughly at full strengt… [+2131 chars]

Shanahan publicly addressed the accident for the first time on Saturday

CBS Sports

49ers' Kyle Shanahan says his car was on autopilot at the time of his recent accident - CBS Sports

Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif.Weve crossed the halfway point of practice sessions in Oxnard, Calif. for the Dallas Cowboys in training camp, as the team prepares for a three-game preseason slate and … [+6359 chars]

We’ve crossed the halfway point of training camp, and these Dallas Cowboys have made a strong impression, including George Pickens and rookie Caleb Downs.