Pros and Cons of Ducks Matching Leo Carlsson’s $90 Million Offer Sheet From Flyers
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Pros and Cons of Ducks Matching Leo Carlsson’s $90 Million Offer Sheet From Flyers

July 9, 2026
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Gauthier had an insanely good sophomore season and was crucial in getting the Ducks to the playoffs, with 41 goals and 69 points in 76 games. He followed that up with four goals and 12 points in his first 12 NHL playoff games. Safe to say the RFA is due

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Chiefs To Move On From Chris Jones In 2027?
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Chiefs To Move On From Chris Jones In 2027?

July 9, 2026
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Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has cemented himself as one of the greatest players in franchise history during his 10-year career. The seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro is under contract for three more seasons, but this could be his last year as a Chief if he doesn’t restructure his

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Brandin Cooks expects to sign with some team before training camp, hopes it’s the Bills
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Brandin Cooks expects to sign with some team before training camp, hopes it’s the Bills

July 9, 2026
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Free agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks doesn’t plan to be a free agent much longer. Cooks told Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com that he’s looking forward to being in some team’s training camp in a few weeks, and he hopes to return to Buffalo, where he finished last season. “Obviously, Buffalo

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NFL coach expects to see a ‘rejuvenated’ Quinnen Williams in 2026
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NFL coach expects to see a ‘rejuvenated’ Quinnen Williams in 2026

July 9, 2026
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Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams wants to rebound this upcoming season. Those around the league are confident he will.  ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler published his top-10 NFL defensive tackles on Thursday morning, featuring opinions from coaches, executives and scouts. Fowler listed Williams No. 6 at his position after placing him at

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No criminal charges filed against Alaric Jackson after domestic battery arrest
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No criminal charges filed against Alaric Jackson after domestic battery arrest

July 9, 2026
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No criminal charges have been filed against Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, more than a month after he was arrested and accused of felony domestic battery. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office told NBC Los Angeles that it does not have a criminal case filed against Jackson. The case is

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Sean Payton Considered Passing HC Job To Bill Belichick
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Sean Payton Considered Passing HC Job To Bill Belichick

July 9, 2026
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In what would have been a wild turn of events, Broncos head coach Sean Payton considered giving up his job to longtime friend Bill Belichick in 2024, Seth Wickersham of ESPN reports. It would have been a temporary demotion for Payton, who would have run the offense until Belichick broke

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Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham’s Final Box Score Stats, Highlights as Sparks Beat Fever
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Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham’s Final Box Score Stats, Highlights as Sparks Beat Fever

July 9, 2026
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The Los Angeles Sparks knocked off the Indiana Fever 106-92 on Wednesday night in Caitlin Clark’s return to the court after a two-game absence due to a back injury. Here’s a look at the game’s notable performers. Clark struggled in her return to the court, shooting 4-of-12 from the field

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Vikings reporter thinks Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition
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Vikings reporter thinks Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition

July 9, 2026
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Reports throughout the spring suggested that 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy could ask the Minnesota Vikings for a trade if free-agency signing Kyler Murray wins the competition for the team’s starting quarterback job later this summer.  Meanwhile, veteran Carson Wentz somewhat surprisingly re-signed with the Vikings this past March. On Wednesday, Vikings reporter

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With NFL Network in the fold, ESPN increases its NFL preseason games
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With NFL Network in the fold, ESPN increases its NFL preseason games

July 9, 2026
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The acquisition of NFL Network includes an uptick in preseason games televised by ESPN. ESPN has annouced that NFL Network will televise 19 live, out-of-market games during the three-week 2026 preseason. Twelve more out-of-market games will be available live via the ESPN App’s Unlimited plan. ESPN will televise one preseason

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Minor NFL Transactions: 7/8/26
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Minor NFL Transactions: 7/8/26

July 9, 2026
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By Ben Levine | at July 8, 2026 6:39 pm Today’s minor moves: New York Giants Rico Payton was waived by the Giants yesterday but apparently passed through and has now landed on injured reserve, meaning he won’t be able to suit up for New York during the 2026 campaign.

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Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield suggests Texas Tech tampered with Brendan Sorsby
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Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield suggests Texas Tech tampered with Brendan Sorsby

July 8, 2026
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The drama arising from quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s saucer of sorbet at Texas Tech isn’t ending. At the Big 12 Media Days (Something Something Monster Energy), Cincinnati football coach Scott Satterfield claimed that Texas Tech was one of several schools that spoke with Sorsby’s camp about transferring before the 2025 season

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Tom Brady shares final verdict on Bill Belichick debate
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Tom Brady shares final verdict on Bill Belichick debate

July 8, 2026
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Debates about whether quarterback Tom Brady or head coach Bill Belichick was more “responsible” for the success the New England Patriots enjoyed during their dynastic run over the first two decades of the 2000s give certain media personalities something to discuss during what is often seen as a quiet time of the

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Texans see “three-down back” in David Montgomery
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Texans see “three-down back” in David Montgomery

July 8, 2026
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David Montgomery went from the No. 1 back in Detroit to playing second fiddle to Jahmyr Gibbs over the last three seasons, but the Texans still think Montgomery is capable of being the lead back in an offensive attack. The Texans traded for Montgomery early in the offseason in an

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Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars
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Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars

July 8, 2026
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Jacksonville was not a popular pick to contend for a playoff spot in 2025, head coach Liam Coen‘s first year at the helm. Vegas set the Jaguars’ preseason over/under win total at 7.5, but the club smashed expectations during a 13-4 campaign. The offensive-minded Coen was the runner-up to the

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Sean Payton called a fake punt on fourth-and-11 in OT vs. Bills, players didn’t run it
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Sean Payton called a fake punt on fourth-and-11 in OT vs. Bills, players didn’t run it

July 8, 2026
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The Broncos’ playoff overtime win against the Bills could have gone very differently, if a play Broncos coach Sean Payton called had actually been run. Payton said after the game that he called a fake punt on fourth-and-11 in overtime, only to have the players change it at the line

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Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career
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Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

July 8, 2026
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is continuing his standoff with the team. The former Arizona State wideout is still on the 49ers’ “left squad list,” meaning the team can essentially stash him without penalty or paying him. He would have to apply for reinstatement to collect his salary and

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Report: 2030 World Cup rights could hit $2 billion
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Report: 2030 World Cup rights could hit $2 billion

July 8, 2026
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Lionel Messi is scoring at will in the 2026 World Cup. FIFA will be scoring at will in advance of the 2030 World Cup. Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that Disney, Netflix, and YouTube are interested in bidding on the rights for the next iteration of the tournament, in four

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Not Doing Business With 49ers
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Not Doing Business With 49ers

July 8, 2026
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In recent weeks, Brandon Aiyuk‘s social media posts have made for regular talking points regarding his future. The disgruntled 49ers wideout took to Instagram once again on Tuesday. Today marks the one-year anniversary of San Francisco voiding Aiyuk’s guarantees. It was not learned until much later that the team did so,

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After Lionel Messi, Argentina Rally to Stun Egypt, Fans Sound Off on Epic World Cup Match
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After Lionel Messi, Argentina Rally to Stun Egypt, Fans Sound Off on Epic World Cup Match

July 8, 2026
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Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday. It was a thrilling victory for Argentina, as the team overcame a late 2-0 deficit to ultimately move on in extra time. Fans and athletes praised Messi

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O’Connell’s comments on Murray might hint at Vikings’ QB race winner
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O’Connell’s comments on Murray might hint at Vikings’ QB race winner

July 7, 2026
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Just a couple of years ago, the Minnesota Vikings found plenty of success with Sam Darnold at the helm. Somewhat surprisingly, the former No. 3 pick helped them win 14 games, and while he fell flat in the biggest game of the season, that was enough to get him a

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Derek Stingley: I feel like I am quicker now than last season
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Derek Stingley: I feel like I am quicker now than last season

July 7, 2026
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Derek Stingley became the first cornerback in Texans history to earn first-team All-Pro in 2024. He repeated that honor after an outstanding 2025 season. “I know a lot of people haven’t done it,” Stingley said last month, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC. “So, it’s cool to be one of those

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Gap Remains Between Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price, Buccaneers’ Latest Extension Offer
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Gap Remains Between Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price, Buccaneers’ Latest Extension Offer

July 7, 2026
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The Buccaneers are not close to an extension agreement with Vita Vea. The same is also true of Tampa Bay’s other, more noteworthy, summer contract priority. The 2026 offseason has long been understood to be the time for Baker Mayfield to negotiate a new deal. Tampa Bay’s three-year starting quarterback has one season remaining

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1 Word for Every NHL Team’s Status After 2026 Free Agency and the Draft
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1 Word for Every NHL Team’s Status After 2026 Free Agency and the Draft

July 7, 2026
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The Lightning only have so much cap space, and somehow, the front office tends to make great decisions that keeps them in playoff contention year after year. When Darren Raddysh signed with the Leafs at a very hefty price, you understood why the Lightning couldn’t swing it, but you wondered

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Browns’ Sanders reveals clear goal amid competition vs. Watson
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Browns’ Sanders reveals clear goal amid competition vs. Watson

July 7, 2026
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Once Cleveland Browns players end their summer breaks and report for training camp, the competition for the team’s starting quarterback job between veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year pro Shedeur Sanders will likely become one of the top summer storylines in the NFL. In a recent video shared on his YouTube page, Sanders made it

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Shedeur Sanders: I’m not content just being on a team, I’m trying to be one of the greatest
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Shedeur Sanders: I’m not content just being on a team, I’m trying to be one of the greatest

July 7, 2026
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Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is battling with Deshaun Watson to be the Week One starter, but he says he plans to win a lot more than a training camp competition in his career. Sanders said on his YouTube channel that his goal is to be among the greatest quarterbacks in

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CB Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers
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CB Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers

July 7, 2026
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Monday afternoon marked the deadline for teams to file a waiver claim for Terrion Arnold. To little surprise, the former Lions cornerback is instead heading to free agency. Arnold went unclaimed, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo notes. As a result, he is now free to sign with interested teams. Arnold’s market remains uncertain

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Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
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Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night

July 7, 2026
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Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close. Belgium beat the U.S. in the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup on Monday night, 4-1, ending the dream of winning the tournament

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NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead of WRs
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NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead of WRs

July 7, 2026
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Boy, these wide receiver contracts are sure getting expensive.  Earlier this offseason, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the highest-paid player at his position when he signed a four-year, $168.6M extension. Of course, he’s deserving of that after winning the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year and helping the Seahawks

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Terrion Arnold’s hearing regarding monitoring device was postponed until Friday
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Terrion Arnold’s hearing regarding monitoring device was postponed until Friday

July 6, 2026
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A hearing on whether free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold will be required to wear an ankle monitor while on home confinement pending trial of eight felony charges had been scheduled for Monday. Via Kara Berg of the Detroit News, it has been postponed until Friday, July 10. Prosecutors have asked the

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Chiefs’ CB Depth Chart To Take Shape During Training Camp
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Chiefs’ CB Depth Chart To Take Shape During Training Camp

July 6, 2026
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The Chiefs have largely avoided making big-money commitments to cornerbacks, even in the case of homegrown players. That trend continued in the spring, with Trent McDuffie being traded away and Jaylen Watson departing in free agency. Cornerback remains a question mark for Kansas City entering training camp. As ESPN’s Nate Taylor writes, padded

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President Trump acknowledges effort to overturn Flo Balogun’s suspension
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President Trump acknowledges effort to overturn Flo Balogun’s suspension

July 6, 2026
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Yes, the Commander-in-Chief got directly involved in the effort to overturn the suspension of U.S. striker Flo Balogun. On Monday, President Trump admitted that he contacted FIFA in an effort to get Balogun back on the pitch for tonight’s Round of 16 game against Belgium. Obviously, it’s not known what

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Bengals’ BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II ‘haters’
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Bengals’ BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II ‘haters’

July 6, 2026
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Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II endured the worst statistical season of his career while with the New York Giants before the Giants sent him to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft this past spring.  For a piece published on Monday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic shared what fellow Bengals defensive

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Who Was Snubbed from Top 10 in New NFL RB Rankings by Coaches, Execs?
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Who Was Snubbed from Top 10 in New NFL RB Rankings by Coaches, Execs?

July 6, 2026
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NFL coaches and executives voted on the top 10 running backs entering the 2026 season, and some interesting names were left off the list. In the latest poll conducted by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the running backs listed in the “Honorable Mention” section included Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers,

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Extension Candidate: Zay Flowers
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Extension Candidate: Zay Flowers

July 6, 2026
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The idea of an extension for Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been in the air for over a year now. The team’s leading receiver for each of the past three seasons changed his representation in May last year, and both sides have expressed interest in continuing to work together.

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Report: FIFA rescinds U.S. striker Flo Balogun’s one-game suspension
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Report: FIFA rescinds U.S. striker Flo Balogun’s one-game suspension

July 6, 2026
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The United States got a belated 250th birthday gift from FIFA. And it’s way better than some phony-baloney peace prize. According to The Athletic, FIFA has rescinded the one-game suspension that attached to the red card U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received on Wednesday night in a win over Bosnia and

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John Harbaugh gets positive grade for what he’s doing with Giants
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John Harbaugh gets positive grade for what he’s doing with Giants

July 6, 2026
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It’s time for John Harbaugh to show that all the hype and buzz were worth it. There are just over two months until the start of the New York Giants‘ regular season, and it’s crunch time. Harbaugh is already a Super Bowl-winning coach from his lengthy time with the Baltimore

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Rule 27 of FIFA Disciplinary Code was used to overturn the Flo Balogun suspension
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Rule 27 of FIFA Disciplinary Code was used to overturn the Flo Balogun suspension

July 6, 2026
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The suspension of the suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has prompted an unprecedented uptick in online searches for the relevant provisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. The key language comes from Article. 27, which gives FIFA wide discretion to “fully or partially suspend” any disciplinary measure. Here’s the full

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10 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season: Is the Chiefs dynasty over?
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10 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season: Is the Chiefs dynasty over?

July 6, 2026
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With training camps set to begin in a couple of weeks and the Seattle Seahawks riding high as defending Super Bowl champions, the 2026 NFL season is already generating buzz. Free agency, the draft, and blockbuster trades, including A.J. Brown heading to the New England Patriots and Myles Garrett joining the

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Wedding presence of Amazon, Fox TV personalities may hint at Travis Kelce’s next move
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Wedding presence of Amazon, Fox TV personalities may hint at Travis Kelce’s next move

July 5, 2026
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I wasn’t going to say anything more about the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding, but an item from Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing got the addled gears of my brain turning. Lerner notes that both FOX and Amazon had a very strong presence at the ceremony, with even rules analyst Dean

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5 Key Stories: 6/28/26 – 7/5/26
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5 Key Stories: 6/28/26 – 7/5/26

July 5, 2026
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With the calendar having flipped to July, training camps around the NFL are not far away. This past week fell within the relatively quiet period of the year but still saw a number of important developments. In case you missed any of the league’s top stories over the last few

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Folarin Balogun’s Status for USMNT vs. Belgium Revealed After Ruling on Red-Card Ban in World Cup
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Folarin Balogun’s Status for USMNT vs. Belgium Revealed After Ruling on Red-Card Ban in World Cup

July 5, 2026
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The United States Men’s National Team reportedly will have star striker Folarin Balogun available for Monday’s round of 16 World Cup showdown against Belgium after all. While Balogun was set to be suspended after he was issued a straight red card for a foul during the Americans’ round of 32

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Maxx Crosby has high praise for NFC West QB
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Maxx Crosby has high praise for NFC West QB

July 5, 2026
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Trade speculation surrounding Maxx Crosby has picked up once again this offseason, with the star pass-rusher frequently mentioned as a potential target for teams looking to make a blockbuster move.  While Crosby has continued to dismiss the rumors and reaffirm his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders, he recently turned heads

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Ronaldo, Portugal vs. Spain Top Storylines, Odds, Live Stream for World Cup 2026
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Ronaldo, Portugal vs. Spain Top Storylines, Odds, Live Stream for World Cup 2026

July 5, 2026
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Each of the last seven meetings between Spain and Portugal have either ended in draws, or by a winning margin of one goal. Portugal tied Spain 3-3 in their last World Cup meeting during the 2018 group stage. The three UEFA Nations League meetings in the last three years featured

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Offseason In Review: Tennessee Titans
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Offseason In Review: Tennessee Titans

July 5, 2026
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It is safe to say this is the worst period the Titans have experienced since relocating to Tennessee. The franchise’s Houston years produced a comparable three-year run in the early 1980s. The Oilers’ Warren Moon free agency addition helped pull them out of the NFL basement in the mid-’80s; the

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Caleb Williams Gifts Pope Leo XIV Autographed Bears Jersey for July 4th in Photo
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Caleb Williams Gifts Pope Leo XIV Autographed Bears Jersey for July 4th in Photo

July 5, 2026
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent Pope Leo XIV an autographed jersey for the Fourth of July. Williams’ foundation posted a photo of Pope Leo XIV holding the jersey on X. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is a Chicago native. He’s a noted sports fan with an affinity for

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Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza gets confidence boost amid Kirk Cousins competition
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Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza gets confidence boost amid Kirk Cousins competition

July 5, 2026
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Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza, that’s the question the Las Vegas Raiders face going into the 2026 season. The Cousins and Mendoza competition is one of the hottest in the NFL right now, and even though it’s obvious that Mendoza is the quarterback of the future for the team, it’s

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It’s been 17 years since Steve McNair’s murder
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It’s been 17 years since Steve McNair’s murder

July 5, 2026
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The Fourth of July is one of the slowest NFL news days of the year. Every year, I remember the shocking news that emerged in the early afternoon of July 4, 2009. Former Titans and Ravens quarterback Steve McNair had been murdered. The details were confusing. It was quickly ruled

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Dolphins Not Eyeing Defensive Additions
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Dolphins Not Eyeing Defensive Additions

July 5, 2026
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With over $11MM in cap space, the Dolphins could afford to make one or more low-cost additions late in free agency. At least three positions on defense are likely to remain unchanged heading into training camp, though. As Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes, agents representing some of the

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Max Holloway Teases Conor McGregor Trilogy Fight at NFL Stadium Ahead of UFC 329
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Max Holloway Teases Conor McGregor Trilogy Fight at NFL Stadium Ahead of UFC 329

July 4, 2026
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Max Holloway hinted at a third fight with Conor McGregor taking place at Allegiant Stadium following their upcoming clash at UFC 329. “He was talking about some contract stuff, how he doesn’t want to wait a year [to fight again],” Holloway said, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. “I told him, ‘Don’t

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Raiders’ Mendoza sends message to fans about earning their support
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Raiders’ Mendoza sends message to fans about earning their support

July 4, 2026
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Ever since the Las Vegas Raiders made Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, expectations have climbed with every passing week.  Some fans are already calling for him to be the team’s Week 1 starter, while others have gone as far as labeling him the future face of

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