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Mexican jalapeños led to outbreak of Salmonella in 27 US states

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:57:48 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia: U.S. health authorities are looking into a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico, which has made 345 people ill across 27 states.

The investigation led the supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, to recall peppers that had been sent to restaurants, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and

New OC Sean Mannion: Eagles will 'lean into' tush push

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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Whether it's called the 'tush push' or the 'brotherly shove,' the Philadelphia Eagles plan on using their signature short-yardage play during the 2026 season.

'It's going to be a part of what we do. It's been an extremely effective play here,' the team's new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, said Saturday morning. 'We're going to lean into that. It's something

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper provides spark ahead of rematch vs. Brewers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:19:03 GMT

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper made an unforgettable big-league debut on Friday when he homered for his first hit.

One day later, Culpepper will try for a quality encore performance.

The Twins will go for their third win in a row when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday evening.

Minnesota rallied for an 8-6 victory in Friday's series

Mets play role of spoiler against fading Pirates

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The New York Mets are on one of their best, albeit brief, runs of the season.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are fading, as the team has lost four straight games.

The Mets will seek a season-high fifth consecutive win when they take on the host Pirates on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series.

New York will se

Josh Bell, Kaelen Culpepper power Twins to comeback win over Brewers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:55:07 GMT

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Josh Bell went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, and the visiting Minnesota Twins outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers for an 8-6 win on Friday night.

Kaelen Culpepper hit a solo home run in his big-league debut for Minnesota, which won the opener of a three-game series. Royce Lewis went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, and he, Bell and Ryan Jeffers scored twice apiece.

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper homers in big-league debut

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:05:03 GMT

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Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper needed just two plate appearances on Friday to blast his first major league home run.

Facing Milwaukee Brewers starter Shane Drohan in the fourth inning of his big-league debut, the Twins' No. 2 prospect skied a 390-foot shot over the left-center-field fence to give his organization exactly what they desired when he

Twins promote No. 2 prospect in search of offensive boost

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:40:20 GMT

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Back in the playoff race, the Minnesota Twins called up Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2 prospect, in hopes he will provide increased offense at shortstop.

He made his major league debut on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, playing short and batting seventh in the lineup.

Culpepper, 23, appeared in 74 games at Triple-A St. Paul and batted .271 with 14 home ru

Report: Twins to promote No. 2 prospect in search of offensive boost

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:27 GMT

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Back in the playoff race, the Minnesota Twins are calling up Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2 prospect, in hopes he will provide increased offense at shortstop, The Athletic reported Friday.

He is expected to be available for the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers, per the report.

Culpepper, 23, has appeared in 74 games at Triple-A St. Paul and is hitti

Dodgers, D-backs square off in suddenly key NL West showdown

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:55:04 GMT

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The star-studded, payroll-guzzling Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a speed bump.

Even the trade-deadline addition of two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal could not stop a losing streak that has reached six games as the Dodgers open a three-game series against the surging Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday night.

Right-hander Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.64

Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will look to improve on their MLB-best record when they welcome the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series that starts Friday night.

The Brewers (72-43) have won three straight games and five of their past seven, scoring a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon in the debut of recently acquired starting pitcher Dustin Ma

Pirates' postseason push in need of reset against Mets

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:55:10 GMT

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It's make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets.

The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped to three games under .500 for the first time this season.

Dustin May does well in Milwaukee debut, Brewers beat Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:05:04 GMT

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Dustin May impressed in his debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, who used home runs from Jackson Chourio and Gary Sanchez to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday.

May (6-7), a trade-deadline acquisition from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week, threw six innings and allowed just two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five. After is

Report: Patriots working out veteran G Greg Van Roten

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:40:21 GMT

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The New England Patriots hosted veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a workout on Thursday, NFL Network reported.

The 36-year-old free agent played every offensive snap for the New York Giants in each of the past two seasons.

Van Roten has only missed one game in the past five seasons and has played both left and right guard during his 11-y

Dustin May ready to make Brewers debut against rival Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:05:08 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to newly acquired veteran Dustin May against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday as they look to win the four-game series between division rivals.

May (5-7, 4.38 ERA), acquired at the deadline along with reliever JoJo Romero from St. Louis to bolster an injury-thinned youthful rotation, will be opposed by fellow right-hand

MLB roundup: Andre Pallante leads Cardinals to another win over Yanks

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:19:02 GMT

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Andre Pallante pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run double in the fifth inning for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who withstood rainy conditions and earned a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

After a 68-minute rain delay before the first pitch, the Cardinals won for the fourth time in their past five visits to Yankee

Kyle Harrison returns to pitch Brewers past Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:55:16 GMT

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Kyle Harrison tossed five innings of one-hit ball in his return from the injured list to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

William Contreras homered and Andrew Vaughn singled home two runs to cap a three-run fourth inning for the NL Central-leading Brewers

Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna in midst of woeful season

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:55:11 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, less than six months after the team signed him to a one-year, $12 million contract.

The Pirates called utility man Ronny Simon up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna's roster spot.

Simon, 26, hit .330 with seven homers, 63 RBIs and 33 stolen

Twins ace Joe Ryan returns to Minnesota for examination

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:25:07 GMT

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Twins ace Joe Ryan left the team and returned to Minnesota on Wednesday to get evaluated by the team's medical staff after struggling for the third straight start on Tuesday night.

Minnesota manager Derek Shelton said issues with his back and glute led to the appointment with Dr. Christopher Camp as Ryan's ERA has climbed from 2.85 to 3.65 over his last three sta

Angels place RHP Sam Bachman (forearm) on 15-day injured list

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:19:03 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels placed right-handed reliever Sam Bachman on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to right forearm radial nerve inflammation.

The move was retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Angeles recalled left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Bachman pitched on Sunday, facing only two batters to start the eighth inning b

Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Brewers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:55:15 GMT

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Both starting pitchers in Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to bounce back.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes will be attempting to rebound from two disastrous outings and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison will be making his first start after being on the injured list since July 11

MLB roundup: Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's Dodgers' debut

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.

Nico Hoerner singled and homered while Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed two hits, an RBI and a run for the Cubs, who won the opener of the three-game series 10-5 on Monda

Brewers down Pirates, set team mark for fastest route to 70 wins

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered to lead the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Chourio went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for the Brewers, who reached 70 wins faster than any season in franchise history. Milwaukee got to the milestone in its 113th contest of the season, beating the 2025 Brewers to 70 victories by o

Freddy Peralta to make Rays' debut vs. Rockies

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:55:12 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays were active right up to Monday night's trade deadline, and their most significant addition is set to debut with his new team on Tuesday.

Right-hander Freddy Peralta (5-9, 4.99 ERA), acquired from the New York Mets on Sunday, will be on the mound when Tampa Bay plays the second contest of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in De

Brewers' Logan Henderson strives to stay hot vs. Pirates

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind Logan Henderson when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Henderson (5-1, 2.66 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Jared Jones (2-2, 3.81).

Pittsburgh improved to 6-1 this season against the National League Central-leading Brewers with a 4-3 victory in the series opener Monday night. Spencer H

MLB roundup: Alec Burleson's 3 HRs help Cardinals bash Yankees

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:25:08 GMT

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Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers for the St. Louis Cardinals, who rallied for a 13-7 victory over the host New York Yankees after squandering a six-run lead on Monday night.

Burleson capped a seven-run eighth inning by hitting a 2-2 slider from Angel Chivilli (1-1) into the second deck in right for a 418-foot drive. He went deep off Cam Schlittler in the first

Padres acquire LHP Robbie Ray from Giants

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:55:30 GMT

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The San Diego Padres beefed up their rotation by adding former Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

The deal netted the Giants right-hander Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel Hernandez -- the Padres' No. 4 and No. 9 prospects, respectively, according to MLB Pipeline.

Ray, 34, has been one of the majors' best pitch

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:05:18 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of the season due to a teres major muscle injury in his throwing shoulder.

Addressing the media on Monday, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said he believes Keller sustained the injury during his road start Sund

Post-deadline odds: Dodgers, Yankees still World Series favorites

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:19:02 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, who both bolstered their rosters ahead of the Monday trade deadline, remain the favorites to reach the World Series after a flurry of moves shuffled dozens of players in the majors.

The Dodgers are heavily favored to win their third consecutive World Series title after adding star left-hander Tarik Skubal to their dee

Pirates build 4-run lead, move to 6-1 vs. Brewers in '26

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:40:27 GMT

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Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Bubba Chandler pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in the opener of the four-game series.Pittsburgh led 4-0 after four innings, but Milwaukee rallied within 4-3 with a run in the fifth and two in the si

Dodgers still No. 1 after deadline, but deferred deals could take toll

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:25:10 GMT

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A furious race to the finish line capped one of the wildest baseball trade deadlines in recent memory, but a familiar heavyweight landed the top prize.

The Dodgers softened the impact of a three-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox over the weekend by acquiring left-handed ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Leading the NL West by 10 games with two month

WI Head Start leaders: Federal rule will pummel rural communities

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:43:10 GMT

Early childhood leaders in Wisconsin said a proposed federal rule would deregulate Head Start, a program serving low-income families across the state.

The policy from the Department of Health and Human Services was published Aug. 7 in the Feder

Wisconsin gears up for BadgerCare work requirements

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:22:32 GMT

Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus will start receiving notifications from the state this month about how new federal work requirements might affect them in the future.

Adults under age 65 without a dependent child living with them will have to work, volunteer or be in school for 80 hours in a month to

2026 camp moves: Steelers claim two off waivers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:28:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

2026 Training Camp Roster Moves

Friday, August 7

Steelers claim two:The Steelers claimed receiver Colton Dowell (from San Francisco) and tight end Lance Mason (from Seattle) off waivers.

Dowell, who was most recently with the San Francisco 49ers, was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Broncos sign DB Ricardo Hallman, WR Kyrese Rowan

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:58:21 GMT

Aric DiLalla

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.Denver has added a pair of players to its roster.

The Broncos signed defensive back Ricardo Hallman and wide receiver Kyrese Rowan, the team announced Saturday.

The Broncos placed defensive end Matt Henningsen on injured reserve and released defensive back Sam Webb in corresponding moves.

Hallman started 38 consecutive games to finish his career with

Twentyman in the Huddle: NFC North preview

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:11 GMT

On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by CoPilot+ PC, Tim Twentyman sits down with NFL Network senior national reporter Stacey Dales. The two discuss how all four NFC North teams have developed through the early parts of training camp and what to expect from them heading into the 2026 season.

Since missing the playoffs in 2025 and finishing fourth in the division with a 9-8 record, Tim

Ravens Sign Inside Linebacker Jamon Johnson

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:19 GMT

Clifton Brown

The Ravens have signed inside linebacker Jamon Johnson, who joined the team for Saturday's practice.

A Maryland native who attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Johnson played in two games with the Green Bay Packers last season, making one start. He had 10 tackles while playing 67 snaps on defense and 25 on special teams.

Johnson adds preseason depth to the inside linebacker rotatio

Matthew Golden kept the big plays coming on Family Night

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Packers receiver shined during Fridays practice inside Lambeau Field

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY As Packers training camp moved into Lambeau Field for the first time this summer, the lights shined brightest on second-year receiverMatthew Golden.

Building upon an already strong start to training camp, Golden was again a magnet to the football during the team's annual Family Night practice on Friday.

2026 Camp Blog: Turning on the lights

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySaturday, August 8Turning on the lights:It might not be the traditional Friday Night Lights Steelers players experienced when they were in high school, but the day of the week doesn't matter.When the Steelers hit the field tonight at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, the feeling will be the same."It will be fun," said linebacker Jack Sawyer. "It's almost as if we have a night game. You have the meetings beforehand, g

Inbox: It's always a great atmosphere

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Thats only if everything goes smoothly

Mike Spofford

Dave from Lake Hallie, WI

Is the photo leading Friday's article really of the "admin"?

Indubitably.

Scott from Berrien Center, MI

Kudos to the admin guest writer nicely done! And thanks for the Easter egg, also In the background of the mystery admin's photo we can clearly see the three amigos shooting "Three Thin

2026 Camp Blog: Bringing the energy

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:43:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, August 7Bringing the energy:Players love the energy fans bring to training camp practices on a daily basis, but even without the fans at Saint Vincent College because of inclement weather, the energy was high on Friday.Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward said fans or no fans, their job is to bring it every day."I loved our energy, especially on the defensive side of the ball," said Heyward. "We've got to

Transcript: S Zayne Anderson Press Conference - August 7

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:54:17 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from S Zayne Anderson's media availability on August 7, 2026.

How do you think your familiarity with Hafley's defense helps you as you get into this season?

Zayne Anderson: It's huge. I think having some years of experience just building on it and then relearning it, I think it's always good to relearn it. This is supposed to be my third or four

Transcript: ILB Willie Gay Jr. Press Conference - August 7

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:52:08 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from ILB Willie Gay Jr.'s media availability on August 7, 2026.

What have you found out about the defense and Jeff Hafley and Sean Duggan so far in camp?

Willie Gay Jr.: It's a defense that's aggressive. A defense that'll make a lot of plays if you do what's called and work your techniques and do what what's coached. Obviously, I mean, if a lot

Transcript: HC Jeff Hafley Press Conference - August 7

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:51:54 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from HC Jeff Hafley's media availability on August 7, 2026.

I know you still got one today, but what are you looking forward to for the stadium practice and getting the guys in that setting?

Jeff Hafley: I am looking forward to today. Today is going to be a hard practice. Today's a high day. Today's going to be a lot of unscripted, move the ball

Get to Know Vikings DL Isaiahh Loudermilk

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:27 GMT

Lindsey Young

Throughout Vikings Training Camp, we'll be running a "Get to Know" series spotlighting first- and second-year players to share more of their stories and familiarize fans with Minnesota's roster.

EAGAN, Minn.Isaiahh Loudermilk is new to the Vikings roster, but familiar faces and an affinity for Northern culture and weather have helped the defensive lineman feel at home in Minne

Skyy Moore ready to shine on Packers' return units

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Green Bay believes former second-round pick can help on offense, too

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAYSkyy Moorecouldn't have asked for a warmer welcome to Green Bay than the one the new Packers receiver/returner got the first day of training camp.

Walking out the doors at Lambeau Field, the fifth-year veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion was met by a crowd of children shouting for Moore to ride their bi

2026 Camp Blog: Making it work

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyThursday, August 5Making it work:Linebacker Payton Wilson admits that it is an adjustment to have to go full speed in training camp and not tackle.But he is becoming accustomed to it."It's a little different," said Wilson. "Obviously, when you're facing backs like Jaylen (Warren) and Rico (Dowdle), they're so downhill. They run the ball so hard. It's hard to kind of meet in the middle at the same pace, but it

Transcript: DC Sean Duggan Press Conference - August 6

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:45:28 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from DC Sean Duggan's media availability on August 6, 2026.

What is the biggest change that you've seen from Chop Robinson from when you first got here to where he is now?

Sean Duggan: I think first he changed his body. I mean, the way this guy worked in the offseason with our strength and conditioning team and then by himself, I think that's sh

Raiders sign RB Dare Ogunbowale

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:23:52 GMT

Raiders Communications

HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedRB Dare Ogunbowale, the club announced Thursday.

Ogunbowale joins the Silver and Black for his eighth NFL season after spending the 2025 season with the Houston Texans. Last season, Ogunbowale played in all 17 games for the Texans and saw action on both offense and special teams, finishing the season wit

Where Are They Now: TJ Graham

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Catch Up with the Former Jet from N.C. State

Jim Gehman

After being drafted by Buffalo in 2012 and spending two seasons and the 2014 training camp with the Bills, TJ Graham discovered it wasn't going to be an easy journey to eventually stay in the AFC East by joining the Jets.

"I remember talking to my parents and being like, 'Hey, made the team.' And then within like an hour or so after the deadlin

Updates: Race for special teams ace

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:24:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 52:00 p.m. --With veteran Cowboys special teams ace CJ Goodwin retiring earlier this offseason, Dallas in need of a new face for the third phase of the game. On Wednesday, special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said the team is taking a by-committee approach to filling Goodwin's shoes."I think we've got guys that are still really young, but that have done a lot of cool things for us like a [Ryan F

Packers preparing for Friday's Family Night

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:12:21 GMT

Very limited tickets remain for event featuring game-like atmosphere, fireworks and laser show

A fun-filled day and evening awaits fans at'Packers Family Night, Presented by UW Health Kids'this Friday, Aug. 7.

A very limited number of event tickets remain available to purchase. Fans interested in attending Family Night are reminded to secure their tickets as soon as possible by pu

Rookie Jager Burton has 'right mindset for offensive line play'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:54:27 GMT

Key comments from Green Bays coordinators
GREEN BAY The Packers' coordinators met with the media Wednesday. Here's a sampling of their key comments.
Special teams coordinator Cam Achord
On KTrey Smack's early ups and downs, and the windy conditions at practice:
You just want to see him get better. And it's not so much the makes and misses right now. It's more so about the ball

What We Learned: Odell Beckham Jr. 'locked in the moment'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Matt Citak
The Giants took the practice field Wednesday in West Virginia for their longest session at training camp to date.
It was their seventh practice of the summer, and their third consecutive in pads. Head coach John Harbaugh told the media after that he was pleased with the effort he saw.
"Good practice, tough day," Harbaugh opened his press conference with. "Very happy with the way the guys go

Transcript: Drake Maye Press Conference 8/5

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:35:44 GMT

Read the full transcript from Drake Maye's press conference on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
New England Patriots
PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE
PRESS CONFERENCE
August 5, 2026
Q: There's been some discussion. Mike [Vrabel] was interviewed and talked about being surprised how vocal you are in the huddle. Do you think you're any more vocal this year than you were la

Giants sign 2 DBs among series of roster moves

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT

Matt Citak
The New York Giants added to their defensive backs group on Wednesday with the signings of cornerbacks David Long and D.J. James.
In corresponding moves, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris was placed on injured reserve and wide receiver Beaux Collins was waived/injured.
Long has played in 80 games (12 starts) since entering the NFL in 2019. The 5-foot-11, 196-pound cornerback was origin

Mick Shots: Making huge personnel difference

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

OXNARD, Calif.Let's put into perspective the renovation taking place on the Cowboys defense. First, maybe what they have added, but more so what the Cowboys were trying to play with last year when they gave up the most single-season points in franchise history, the second most single-season total yards in franchise history and the second most single-season passing yards in franchise history, just to po

Mailbag: Defensive player Cowboys can't lose

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:11 GMT

byDallas Cowboys Mailbag,Tommy Yarrish&Mickey Spagnola
(Editor's Note: Time to check the mail! The DallasCowboys.com staff writers answer your questions here in 'Mailbag' presented by Miller Lite.)
Who are the undrafted free agent signings you are excited to see at training camp?Charles Edgar/*Colorado Springs*, CO
Mickey:My guy, and I wrote about

Where Colts DC Lou Anarumo is placing the green dot so far in 2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:34 GMT

Rookie CJ Allen also had the green dot during his time at Georgia.
Abby Halpin
WESTFIELD, Ind. Being given the green dot in an NFL defense comes with a large mental load. For rookie linebacker CJ Allen, it also comes with an accent barrier.
"You know I'm from Georgia, so I got a little bit of a southern twang," Allen said. "I got to really enunciate my words."
For the rest of the Colts defense

5 things learned at Packers training camp Aug. 4

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:29:18 GMT

Barryn Sorrell caps strong day in pads with pick-six
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY The Packers put their pads to good use during their sixth public practice of training camp on Tuesday at Ray Nitschke Field.
Here are five things we learned:
1.Barryn Sorrellcapped strong day with a pick-six in team.
After an impressive showing in the first 1-on-1 period of camp between Green B

2026 Camp Blog: The mojo moments

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:12:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyTuesday, August 4Mojo moments:Rico Dowdle is accustomed to what to expect from Coach Mike McCarthy.The running back, who signed with the team as an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, played for McCarthy for five seasons, 2020-24, with the Dallas Cowboys.He understands McCarthy's expectations, whether it be in practice or in the meeting room.And he knows what McCarthy's practices are like.He even knows

Transcript: OC Bobby Slowik Press Conference - August 4

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:04 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from OC Bobby Slowik's media availability on August 4, 2026.
I think everyone wants to know how you feel Malik Willis is doing so far?
Bobby Slowik: I've been really, really pleased with Malik. Just his work ethic every day. What he's doing, just not with me; with the players, his relationships he's building with all of them. From the guys up fr

Zay Flowers and Ravens Agree to Contract Extension

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:22 GMT

Clifton Brown
The Ravens had agreed to terms with WR Zay Flowers on a multi-year contract extension.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the extension is for four years, $140 million with $108 million guaranteed. The extension reportedly ties Flowers with wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings in new-money average per year.
Flowers had his second straight Pro Bowl season in 2025 and ha

Ravens Sign Zay Flowers to Contract Extension

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:22 GMT

Clifton Brown
On Wednesday morning, the Ravens signed WR Zay Flowers to a multi-year contract extension.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the extension is for four years, $140 million with $108 million guaranteed. The extension ties Flowers with wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings in new-money average per year.
Flowers had his second straight Pro Bowl season in 2025 and has led t

2026 camp moves: Steelers make moves

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
2026 Training Camp Roster Moves
Tuesday, August 4
Camp moves continue: The Steelers signed receiver Jakobie Keeney-James.
Keeney-James originally signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft.
He spent time with the Green Bay Packers in 2025, initially on the practice squad, before being elevated to the

Rookie DT Chris McClellan maximizing his moment

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Packers third-round pick is one of several rookies running with first-team units
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY The film was cued up forChris McClellanalmost the instant the Packers' rookie third-round pick stepped foot in the door at Lambeau Field after the 2026 NFL Draft.
Defensive line coach Vince Oghobaase had a new pupil to mold in McClellan and the perfect veteran for the Mizzou standout to emulate

Inbox: Training camp is for the underdogs

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Edgerrin Cooper is going to be a big chess piece in this defense
Wes Hodkiewicz
Scott from Berrien Center, MI
Wait, what? "Non-football Packers question"? Now, you've done it, Mike! You've disturbed the whole space-time continuum, and life as we know it will never be the same. Dogs and cats living together. Wes? Weston?!
Enough! I get the point!
Sean from Chicago, IL

Former CBA champion Nathan Knight joins Israel's Bnei Herzliya

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:45:51 GMT

JERUSALEM, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Premier League club Bnei Herzliya announced Friday the signing of American forward-center Nathan Knight, a former NBA player who won the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) championship with the Zhejiang Lions last year.
The 28-year-old played college basketball at William & Mary before appearing in 108 NBA regular-season games for the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timber

Taxpayers take on Wisconsin online sports betting law

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:33:24 GMT

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CN) - A Wisconsin taxpayer association sued Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday over a bill legalizing online sports betting run by tribal nations, claiming racial discrimination.

Evers signed a bill in April to legalize online event and sports betting in the state