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Ravens CB Nate Wiggins injures leg, carted off practice field

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was carted off the field after sustaining a left leg injury during Tuesday’s practice. Wiggins got his feet tangled with rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills. The former was in visible pain and struggled to put weight on his injured leg

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Ravens CB Nate Wiggins injures leg, carted off practice field
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Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers ‘good’ after leaving practice in ambulance

New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers left Tuesday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline. “He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters. “The good thing is he was conscious. … He w

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Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers ‘good’ after leaving practice in ambulance
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Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori passes physical

The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that safety Nick Emmanwori passed his physical, a notable step forward after he underwent ankle surgery last month and began training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Emmanwori sustained the injury prior to Super Bowl LX, however he was able to pl

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Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori passes physical
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Matt LaFleur: Packers RB Josh Jacobs out ‘at least this week’

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains sidelined with a groin injury and won’t be a full participant in training camp workouts any time soon. Head coach Matt LaFleur gave a general timeline of “at least this week” when asked how long Jacobs could be limited. He participated in a training

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Matt LaFleur: Packers RB Josh Jacobs out ‘at least this week’
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Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. He will become the fourth consecutive different qua

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Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
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Colts GM: WR Alec Pierce (ankle) on target for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has not been activated from the physically unable to perform list but his recovery from offseason foot surgery is on track, according to general manager Chris Ballard. Ahead of joint workouts with the Patriots in advance of the preseason opener Thursday n

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Colts GM: WR Alec Pierce (ankle) on target for Week 1
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Red Sox activate C Adley Rutschman for debut vs. Jays, Dylan Cease

Adley Rutschman is set for his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Dylan Cease. Rutschman was acquired last week at the MLB trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles in a seven-player trade. He played two games at Triple-A Worcester on a rehab assignment be

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Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors

The Houston Dynamo acquired veteran defender Marcelo Saracchi from Argentina’s Boca Juniors on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Uruguayan international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with club options through 2030-31. “Marcelo is a balanced left back, capable of contributing to all phases of play,

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Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors
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Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn’t believe he needs UCL surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow. “I don’t have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open,” he told The Athletic after the Dodgers’ 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night. “That’s a good thing. T

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Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn’t believe he needs UCL surgery
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Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal

The New York Yankees are receiving $2.6 billion in a deal with the private equity fund Apollo Sports Capital, the team announced on Tuesday. The huge capital infusion for Yankee Global Enterprises will allow the team to refinance or retire much of its existing debt and then pursue new ventures, acco

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Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal
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Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday. The 32-year-old free agent previously played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season that ended with a win in Super Bowl LIV. Ogbah recorded 15 tackles in 13 games (three starts) durin

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Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah
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Reports: Tulsa to play for LLBWS spot after judge issues order

A temporary restraining order issued by a Texas judge will allow a previously disqualified team from Tulsa, Okla., to play for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series. Earlier Monday, Little League International had removed the Tulsa National Little League squad from the Southwest Region t

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Motor racing-Formula E announces global streaming deal with Disney+ and ESPN

LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The all-electric Formula E series announced on Tuesday a multi-year global streaming deal across 144 countries with Disney+ and ESPN from the start of the 2026-27 season in December. Formula E Chief Executive Jeff Dodds hailed a “landmark moment” for the Liberty Global-own

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Motor racing-Formula E announces global streaming deal with Disney+ and ESPN
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Disney wins global streaming rights for Formula E races

Aug 11 (Reuters) – Disney said on Tuesday it had signed a multi-year deal to stream all-electric Formula E races globally across 144 territories on Disney+, with races also available on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. Demand for live sports programming is seen as key for the media industry as it draws yo

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Disney wins global streaming rights for Formula E races
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LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate

The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia’s Jaylen Brown and New York’s Jalen Brunson at Madison Square

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LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate
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Flag football-US aim to underline dominance at worlds under Olympic spotlight

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The United States will keep their foot on the gas in their flag football world championship title defence this week, with the sport’s 2028 Olympic debut raising the stakes – and bringing a bigger spotlight – to the sport’s global showpiece. The men’s and w

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Soccer-CONMEBOL postpones two continental ties due to Colombia earthquake

Aug 11 (Reuters) – South American soccer’s governing body CONMEBOL has postponed two continental club matches after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia’s coffee-growing heartland, killing at least 164 people. Deportes Tolima’s C

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Soccer-CONMEBOL postpones two continental ties due to Colombia earthquake
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Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base

TORONTO (AP) — Anthony Seigler scored from third base on a sacrifice fly Monday night — without ever tagging up on an inning-ending play. Needless to say, that left everyone in Toronto a little confused. Seigler scored Boston’s only run in a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on a chaotic double play that re

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Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base
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Surfing-Slater marches on in Tahiti Pro as Teahupo’o pumps

Aug 10 (Reuters) – Kelly Slater advanced to the third round of the Tahiti Pro on Monday after the 54-year-old American overcame Brazil’s Gabriel Medina and some heavy wipeouts at the 2024 Paris Olympics venue of Teahupo’o. Slater, who recently underwent hip surgery, retired from full-time competitio

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Surfing-Slater marches on in Tahiti Pro as Teahupo’o pumps
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MLB roundup: Brett Baty bashes grand slam as Mets down Braves

Brett Baty’s first-inning grand slam set the pace and the visiting New York Mets held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series. The Mets ended Atlanta’s nine-game home-field winning streak and improved their record against the Braves to 7-4. New York has won s

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MLB roundup: Brett Baty bashes grand slam as Mets down Braves
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DiJonai Carrington: ‘White privilege’ comment wasn’t about ejection

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington disputed an assessment that her use of the term “white privilege” in a social media post was a reference to her ejection from a game on Saturday. Carrington also talked about the incident on Monday ahead of the Sky’s road game against the Seattle Storm. “I alread

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DiJonai Carrington: ‘White privilege’ comment wasn’t about ejection
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Tennis-Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semis

Aug 10 (Reuters) – Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where the Pole will face Elina Svitolina after the Ukrainian rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto. It was a confidence-boosting display ahead of the U.S. Open for former world

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Tennis-Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semis
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Tennis-Rain in Montreal forces Canadian Open to reschedule men’s quarter-finals

Aug 10 (Reuters) – Rain has forced the cancellation of two Canadian Open men’s quarter-finals scheduled for Monday in Montreal, tournament organisers said. All four quarter-finals of the Masters 1000 tournament will now take place on Tuesday, with the semis on Wednesday and the final on Thursday. Sp

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Tennis-Rain in Montreal forces Canadian Open to reschedule men’s quarter-finals
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Play postponed in Montreal; all quarters slated for Tuesday

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm warnings caused play to be canceled on Monday evening at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Monday’s quarterfinal matches between 19th-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi vs. No. 28 Brandon Nakashima and No. 20 Rafael Jodar of Spain vs. No. 18 Arthur Fils of France ar

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Disney, Comcast reach deal, lifting NFL Network blackout

Comcast, the nation’s second-largest cable television provider under the brand Xfinity, has reached an agreement with Disney to lift the current blackout and resume airing the NFL Network and NFL RedZone to its roughly 11 million subscribers in time for the 2026 season. Disney owns 72% of ESPN, whic

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Disney, Comcast reach deal, lifting NFL Network blackout
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Daniel Berger out of FedExCup playoff opener due to injury

Daniel Berger won’t compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs despite qualifying for the second straight year. Berger did not commit to play in this week’s playoff opener in Memphis, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The PGA Tour told Golfweek that Berger’s decision was due to injury. Berger, 33, missed the

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Daniel Berger out of FedExCup playoff opener due to injury