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LaPorta Cleared for Camp; Pro Bowl Honors

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared for training camp after back surgery, with plans to participate fully and serve as a key pass-catching cog this season. He finished 2025 with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games and is entering the final year of his rookie contract as he heads toward free agency.

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Mabrey, Howard Lead WNBA 3-Point Contest

Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey headlines the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago, leading the league with 82 three-pointers this season after a 53-point game that tied the single-game scoring record. She’ll be joined by Rhyne Howard, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton and Janelle Salaun, as the event features new prize money under the league’s latest CBA.

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Panthers Start Season with New Tackles as Moton Out

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 season while on blood thinners and daily monitoring. With Ikem Ekwonu also sidelined by a torn patellar tendon, the Panthers will lean on rookie Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker as Moton recovers, though the team remains hopeful he will return midseason.

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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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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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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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Canada Finishes 14th in World Cup Standings

Canada achieved its best-ever World Cup finish by placing 14th and reaching the knockout stage, highlighted by historic firsts and a stoppage-time win that underscored a remarkable run. In the FIFA rankings, Canada remained at No. 30 while Spain reclaimed No. 1, with notable moves including Mexico into the top 10 and the USA at 12th.

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Orioles Rutschman IL; Red Sox Series

Baltimore placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, prompting a roster move that promoted Chadwick Tromp and designated Rudy Martin Jr. as the Orioles navigate a playoff push while Samuel Basallo deals with a shoulder issue, leaving Sam Huff to start catching in the meantime.

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Canada Names World Junior Coaching Staff for 2027

Canada has named its full coaching staff for the 2027 World Junior Championship, with head coach Misha Donskov supported by assistants Drew Bannister, Brad Lauer, Jim Hulton and Ryan Getzlaf, plus Dan De Palma as goaltending coach and Adam Filmon as video coach, as the team prepares for a tournament set to be held in Edmonton and Red Deer from December 26 to January 5. The announcement follows Canada’s bronze-medal finish at the 2026 World Juniors and marks Getzlaf’s international coaching debut alongside a group of established CHL coaches as the program eyes top honors on the world junior stage.

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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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Capitals Sign Oliver Suvanto to Three-Year ELC

The Washington Capitals signed 17-year-old Finnish forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract with a $1.075 million NHL cap hit and $87,500 in the AHL, with plans to loan him to Tappara for the 2026-27 season. The 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft is Capitals’ first Finnish first-rounder in two decades, coming off an 11-point Liiga season and strong World Junior performances as they aim to develop him for North American pro hockey.

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