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Browns Sign Mathis to Bolster Secondary

The Browns added veteran cornerback Damarri Mathis to bolster their depth, trading in experience from Denver and Carolina after signing and releasing moves that also included Dom Jones being cut; Mathis arrives after 18 starts in 43 games and a recent ACL injury setback. He joins Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell in a competition for roles as Cleveland eyes training camp and roster positioning ahead of the 2026 season.

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Nanea Cup Plans Hawaii Debut With $4M

The LPGA announced the inaugural Nanea Cup, a $4 million event at Nanea Golf Club in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, running March 11-14, 2027, pairing 95 LPGA pros with 25 top college players from Stanford, UCLA, Arkansas, Texas and Texas A&M, with a two-round cut to the low 50 and a Saturday college competition to decide a team champion. The tournament marks the first pro event at Nanea Golf Club and will be broadcast to fans by Golf Channel, highlighting the next generation of women’s golf.

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Marino Signs Eight-Year Extension Through 2035

Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino signed an eight-year extension worth $54 million, averaging $6.75 million per season, tying him to the franchise through the 2034-35 season. The 29-year-old blueliner, who posted career highs last season and helped Utah reach the playoffs, is described as a foundational piece, with reports noting no-move and no-trade considerations built into the deal.

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Dolphins Lock Jordyn Brooks to 3-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, 51.3 million-dollar extension with 35 million guaranteed, cementing him as a key playmaker after he led the NFL with 183 tackles last season. The deal makes Brooks a long-term pillar in coach Sean Duggan’s defense and follows a 17-game durability-filled campaign that boosted his value in IDP formats.

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Huitema ACL Tear sidelines CanWNT forward for season

Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema of the Chicago Stars has a torn ACL in her left knee, ending her 2026 NWSL season and prompting surgery with an estimated six to 12 months of recovery. The injury sidelines a key attacker for Canada ahead of major qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, while the team and fans express support for her return.

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Charles Davis reportedly exits NFL Network

Charles Davis, a long-time NFL Network and ESPN analyst, was let go in the latest round of layoffs tied to ESPN's integration of NFL assets. He will become CBS's lead Big Ten college football analyst this fall, replacing Gary Danielson, while the cuts also impacted other on-air figures including Ryan Clark, Tom Pelissero, Karl Ravech, David Lloyd, and Stephania Bell.

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Lalit Modi Cleared, SAFEMA Tribunal Sets Aside Penalties

The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal has set aside the penalties in the FEMA case tied to IPL 2009 in South Africa, ruling that the remittances were current account transactions and that Lalit Modi was not responsible for BCCI’s FEMA compliance. Modi framed the verdict as vindication after more than sixteen years, saying the IPL’s move to South Africa helped save and grow the league and that he acted in good faith.

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ESPN Layoffs Hit Karl Ravech in Bristol

ESPN is conducting another round of layoffs, with Karl Ravech reportedly exiting after a long ESPN tenure as a Baseball Tonight host and Sunday Night Baseball lead announcer, following the earlier dismissal of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sweeping cuts come amid ESPN’s baseball rights reshuffle and broader integration with the NFL Network, with multiple outlets confirming Ravech’s departure.

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Tottenham Sign Alice Sombath in Club-Record Move

Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club-record fee, joining six new arrivals this summer as Spurs push to finalize their squad ahead of a full pre-season. The 22-year-old Champions League winner and Euro 2025 participant said the league is highly competitive and stressed that her qualities can help Spurs, who view her addition as part of a long-term building project under manager Martin Ho.

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Dillon Dingler belts two homers, Tigers beat Cubs in 10

Dillon Dingler powered Detroit in a dramatic 8-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs, hitting two homers and delivering the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as part of a four-hit performance. His late-clutch heroics, bolstered by a multi-homer night and key defense, helped the Tigers persevere in a back-and-forth game.

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Guardians Seven-Homer Barrage Sinks Twins 13-4

The Cleveland Guardians mounted a historic offensive onslaught against the Minnesota Twins, belting seven home runs to tie a franchise record for a home game and reach their highest single-game total since 2019. The night featured Petey Halpin’s first major-league homer and contributions from multiple players, with broader coverage noting pregame injury reports and context for the matchup.

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Torres Returns To Tigers Lineup Ahead Deadline

Gleyber Torres was activated from the 10-day injured list and returned to Detroit’s lineup for the series opener against the Cubs, with Eduardo Valencia optioned to Triple-A to make room. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Torres’s return is expected to bolster Detroit’s top of the order and potentially influence roster moves, supported by his .280/.395/.395 slash line in limited games this season.

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Palou wins Nashville IndyCar, extends season lead

Palou won the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville for his fifth win of the season, further tightening his grips on the championship lead, which stood at 83 points after the race; the event was delayed by rain and run on Monday, with Josef Newgarden finishing second and David Malukas third as Scott McLaughlin and Felix Rosenqvist also contended for top positions.

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ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Broad Layoffs

ESPN has cut ties with former Steelers safety and current analyst Ryan Clark as part of a wave of layoffs ahead of its first Super Bowl coverage, signaling significant staffing shifts at the network. Clark, one of ESPN's highest-paid on-air talents at about $2 million per year and a regular on First Take and The Pivot, joined ESPN in 2015 and had been central to NFL coverage and Super Bowl plans.

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Packers Extend Devonte Wyatt, Range Up to $67M

The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension, including a $20 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal follows his 2022 first-round selection and 2025 season cut short by injury, with the team turning its attention to locking in tight end Tucker Kraft next.

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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

The Lakers added Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, bringing their 2026-27 roster to 16 guaranteed contracts and signaling a likely roster move (waiver or trade) to create space. With over-the-cap constraints and ongoing talk around Jonathan Kuminga, the team appears to be weighing a trade path to shore up depth on the wing and defense.

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LIV Golf Sued for $1 Million by Mobii

Mobii Systems Group has sued LIV Golf in U.S. District Court in Miami for more than $1.13 million, alleging unpaid licensing ($820,600) and usage fees ($104,500) for the 2026 season plus $209,531 in lost revenue from six remaining events under a two-year contract that LIV allegedly breached. The suit comes as LIV faces broader financial strain and the decision to discontinue the “Any Shot, Any Time” platform, with LIV having paid through 2025 under the same deal and later signaling a review of its business model and partnerships.

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Dodgers land Halvorsen from Rockies before Aug. 3 deadline

Colorado traded right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two Dodgers prospects, Nick Frasso and Landyn Vidourek, as both teams shuffle pieces ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Halvorsen, an elite-velocity pitcher currently on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, will be assigned to Triple-A as the Dodgers aim to maximize his upside this season.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.

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Gaethje rejects Pimblett rematch after UFC 329 win

UFC champion Justin Gaethje says a rematch with Paddy Pimblett is unlikely, even after Pimblett’s quick win at UFC 329. He’s weighing potential next opponents, with Arman Tsarukyan among the top options, while Pimblett’s victory keeps him in title contention and earning respect for his performance.

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Alabama Reports Flip of 2027 WR Cedrick Simmons

Alabama flipped in-state wide receiver Cedrick Simmons from Auburn to join the Crimson Tide’s 2027 class, signaling a significant off-field win in the Iron Bowl rivalry. Simmons, highlighted by his standout junior season, becomes Alabama’s 14th commit and the second wide receiver in the class as Auburn lines up other targets.

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SEC Media Day Representatives Named Across Programs

Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Arkansas have announced their SEC Media Days representatives for the Tampa 2026 event: Ole Miss will send quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy, and defensive tackle William Echoles; Oklahoma's party includes quarterback John Mateer, defensive end Taylor Wein, and left guard Eddy Pierre-Louis; Arkansas will be represented by defensive end Quincy Rhodes, center Caden Kitler, and running back Sutton Smith. The SEC Media Days will take place in Tampa July 20-23, with Tampa marking the first-time host city; the league has also released the official attendee listing and extensive on-site coverage plans.

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Bruins Overhaul Front Office for 2026-27

The Boston Bruins announced a major front-office shakeup, naming Kevyn Adams as senior advisor to the GM and promoting Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski to assistant general managers, with Alex Gimenez named director of hockey operations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement; longtime assistant GM Evan Gold will depart August 1 to pursue other NHL opportunities.

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All-Star Game spotlight includes four former Red Sox

As All-Star week nears, rosters showcase star power and nostalgia—from the Red Sox’s Contreras, Chapman and Rafaela earning spots to former Sox legends lighting up the past rosters, underscoring the franchise’s enduring imprint on the exhibition. The 2026 game remains star-studded despite notable absences, with MVP betting centering on Kyle Schwarber while debates about Yankees and Phillies rosters, injuries, and historical rosters color the buildup.

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