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Salmonella outbreak from Mexican jalapeños reported in 27 U.S. 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

Reports: Jaguars sign OT Geron Christian

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:19:09 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed offensive tackle Geron Christian and the veteran of seven NFL seasons participated in practice Saturday, multiple media outlets reported.

Christian, 29, has 63 games of experience, spending time with the Washington Commanders (2018-20), Houston Texans (2021, 2023), Kansas City Chiefs (2022), Cleveland Browns (2023, 2024) and Los Angele

Happy where he is, Rangers' Jacob deGrom takes aim at O's

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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Jacob deGrom will take the mound on Saturday when the Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas.

deGrom was going to be sent to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, however The Athletic reported the two-time Cy Young Award winner used his no-trade clause to block the move. Instead, deGrom remained with the Rangers, who are holding the third and fi

White Sox need to shake off big mistake with Guardians closing in

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:10 GMT

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Mired in a season-long five-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox could really use a win Saturday night.

Manager Will Venable could use one even more.

Venable and the White Sox will look to bounce back from an embarrassing defeat when they host the Cleveland Guardians Saturday night in the middle game of a pivotal three-game series between the American Leag

Angel Martinez hits slam, drives in 6 as Guardians rout White Sox

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:40:33 GMT

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Angel Martinez hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs for the visiting Cleveland Guardians, who rolled to an 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

The contest was the opener of a three-game series between a pair of American League Central contenders.

Martinez opened the scoring with a two-run single in t

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

White Sox place C Joey Bart, LHP Chris Murphy on IL

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:19:02 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Joey Bart and left-hander Chris Murphy on the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox entered the weekend in first place in the American League Central, three games ahead of the Guardians and Minnesota Twins.

Bart landed on the 10-day IL with a fifth metacarpal

Report: New Orleans native Deion Jones to sign with Saints

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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Linebacker Deion Jones will complete his tour of playing for each NFC South team by signing a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ESPN reported on Friday.

Financial terms were not disclosed in the deal with Jones, who is from New Orleans and attended LSU.

Jones, 31, played his first six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and topped 100 tackles

OL Cole Hutson returns to Texas after NFL tryouts

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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After attempting to land an NFL contract, versatile offensive lineman Cole Hutson is rejoining Texas on a newly gained fifth year of eligibility.

The university announced on Friday that the 6-foot-5, 308-pound Hutson is back in Austin for the 2026 season.

Hutson, who has played in 48 games with 23 starts at multiple positions for Texas, entered the 2026 NFL Dra

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

Guardians, White Sox limp into crucial AL Central series

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:40:40 GMT

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The first series after the trade deadline did not go the way either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians would have liked.

The White Sox and Guardians each will look to bounce back from discouraging sweeps Friday night, when Chicago hosts Cleveland in the opener of a pivotal three-game series between the American League Central rivals.

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MLB roundup: Red Sox rally 5 times, prevail in 13th to extend streak

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:40:23 GMT

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Caleb Durbin's RBI single up the middle in the 13th inning lifted Boston to a wild 12-11 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday, the Red Sox's eighth consecutive victory.

After Wilyer Abreu was intentionally walked with one out, Durbin (3-for-6) plated automatic runner Nick Sogard from second base to end a 4-hour, 23-minute marathon in which the te

MLB roundup: Cubs force extras with HR, walk off Jays in 11th

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Crow-Armstrong singled to lead off the ninth and Bregman deposited a 1-2 knuckle curve from Louis Varland just inside the left field foul pole to forg

Mets pour it on late to complete sweep of Guardians

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:40:22 GMT

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Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer in the second inning and Francisco Lindor had a three-run shot in the seventh, powering the visiting New York Mets to a 13-6 rout of the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon.

The Mets completed the three-game interleague series sweep, knocking Cleveland out of the third wild-card spot in the American League as it fell a season-low

Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:05:19 GMT

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Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.

The Padres had only one hit in seven scoreless innings in a 10-4 loss Wednesday against Bratt, who had a career-high nine strikeouts in his sixth major league start.

Even

Behind newcomer Foster Griffin, Guardians aim to salvage finale vs. Mets

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:40:40 GMT

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Almost nothing has gone right for Jorge Polanco in his first season since signing as a free agent with the New York Mets. His approach and attitude, however, haven't changed.

The 33-year-old designated hitter finally reaped some rewards from his hard work in New York's ongoing series against the Guardians. The Mets will attempt to sweep the three-game set on Thursd

Mets rally in ninth, edge Guardians in 10th on Bo Bichette's hit

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:40:37 GMT

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Bo Bichette singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning after New York tied the score with two outs in the ninth, giving the visiting Mets a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.

Cleveland, which is tied for the third American League wild-card spot, appeared to have the game won in the ninth until shortstop Brayan Rocchio fumbled a two-out grounde

Aaron Donald, Rams reunion nearing reality with official workout

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:19:08 GMT

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Aaron Donald worked out for the Rams on Wednesday, the strongest indication yet the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is tapping out on retirement.

Word of Donald's workout appeared on the NFL's official transaction log released at 4 p.m. ET daily. Because the workout was held at the Rams' team facility and Donald used official gear, the Rams are required to

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

Browns WR Jerry Jeudy clarifies "4" reference in viral video

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:05:04 GMT

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Jerry Jeudy claimed he held up four fingers as a reference to his daughter's age, not teammate and Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, in a TikTok live stream gone viral.

The veteran wide receiver held up four digits on his hand but said he was not endorsing Watson, who wears No. 4 for Cleveland, as his preferred starter.

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Guardians promote prospect Angel Genao, DFA Gabriel Arias

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:25:14 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians recalled highly touted shortstop Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus prior to Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.

Genao, Cleveland's No. 2 prospect, will bat ninth and play third base against the Mets tonight in his major league debut.

Third baseman Gabriel Arias was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

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49ers sign WR KhaDarel Hodge, DL Ogbo Okoronkwo

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The San Francisco 49ers addressed the wide receiver position by signing KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

The 49ers also signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to a one-year deal -- financial terms were not disclosed on either deal -- and waived fellow defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample.

The addition of Hodge comes after the 49ers lost Ricky Pea

Report: 49ers reach deal with WR KhaDarel Hodge

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:40:21 GMT

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The San Francisco 49ers addressed their ailing wide receiver position by coming to terms on a contract with KhaDarel Hodge, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The report comes on the heels of the 49ers losing Ricky Pearsall to a season-ending knee injury.

Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick, initially sustained the injury in Week 4

Guardians' Tanner Bibee strives for better results vs. Mets

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:40:27 GMT

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Tanner Bibee has been the definition of hard-luck loser for the Cleveland Guardians, sharing the major league lead with 11 defeats despite being tied for second place in the American League with 14 quality starts.

His next opportunity for a win comes Wednesday as Cleveland continues its six-game homestand against the New York Mets.

Bibee (4-11, 3.81 ERA) faces

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

Luis Torrens homers, knocks in 4 runs as Mets thrash Guardians

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Luis Torrens belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs while Bo Bichette and Carson Benge added solo shots as the visiting New York Mets beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday.

Torrens went deep in the second inning and Bichette homered in the third, both off Joey Cantillo (8-7) as the Mets seized a 4-0 lead.

Benge added a 451-foot blast to straigh

Guardians sit 3B Jose Ramirez (wrist inflammation) vs. Mets

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians sat Jose Ramirez for the opener of a three-game series against the New York Mets on Tuesday as the star third baseman deals with left wrist inflammation.

Ramirez, 33, informed the team after Sunday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks that he was experiencing soreness in the wrist that required surgery six weeks ago.

'It's going to continue

Ohio State tops coaches poll; defending champ Indiana out of top 5

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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Defending College Football Playoff champion Indiana, coming off an undefeated season, is not the Big Ten conference member at the top of the preseason coaches poll.

Instead, it is Ohio State that was voted No. 1 in the poll, according to results released Tuesday by USA Today.

Another Big Ten program, Oregon, landed at N

Cleveland Sirens reveal nickname, logo

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:40:20 GMT

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Cleveland's WNBA expansion team unveiled its nickname and logo on Tuesday.

The Sirens will begin playing during the 2028 season. Detroit is scheduled to join in 2029 and Philadelphia one year later, bringing the total number of teams in the league up to 18.The nickname and logo reflect a powerful female sea-dwelling mythological figure, featur

After keeping key pieces, last-place A's and Reds open set

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Two last-place teams who were relatively quiet at Monday's trade deadline meet Tuesday as the Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Despite anticipation that both teams would aggressively sell their assets, Monday passed with minimal roster disruption. Instead of the expected fire sales, both front offices largely stoo

Guardians, intent on building toward playoffs, set for series vs. Mets

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:40:25 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians bolstered their postseason chances by acquiring All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and outfielder Jo Adell on trade deadline day Monday.

There should be a buzz in their ballpark on Tuesday night, when Cleveland continues its six-game homestand against the downtrodden New York Me

Guardians acquire Nats LHP Foster Griffin, Reds 1B Nathaniel Lowe

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians finished the trade deadline with a bang, adding breakout left-hander Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals and first baseman/designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds in the final 30 minutes before Monday's deadline.

Cleveland sent left-handers Will Dion and Josh Hartle, right-hander Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick

Reports: Guardians acquire LHP Foster Griffin, 1B Nathaniel Lowe

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:55:05 GMT

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Cleveland sent left-handers Will Dion and Josh Hartle, right-hander Kendegl

Report: Building codes critical for rethinking Ohio's housing crisis

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:42:55 GMT

Carriage houses, also known as accessory dwelling units, are being proposed in many Ohio cities as a way to combat the housing affordability crisis among seniors and older adults.

New research shows how cities can make it easier to build these units. The units are often multi-generational, a smaller property behind the main house older or younger family members can live in.

Erica Spaid Patras, director of

Missing berries at Ohio farmer's markets? Blame the weather

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:48:05 GMT

By Amelia Wysong / Broadcast version by Terri Dee reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration.

Orchards in Ohio faced difficulties with fruit crops this year due to unusual weather conditions in March and Ap

Ohioans want comment period extended for state oil and gas rules

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:22:03 GMT

Ohio regulators said the state’s existing rules for the oil and gas industry do not need any changes but environmental groups disagree.

Every five years, the rules covering permits, safety, well provisions, pollution prevention and more are up for review.

Larry Fitzgerald Inducted Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:39:29 GMT

Darren Urban

CANTON, Ohio Larry Fitzgerald was by himself on stage delivering his induction speech Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and yet his message was anything but that.

"This journey," the legendary Cardinals wide receiver said, "is never about one person."

Such a message makes sense coming from a player who must rely on others to get the ball and make an impact. Certainly, Fitzgerald'

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

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

Even among Hall of Famers, Luke Kuechly has a way of standing out

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:18:06 GMT

CANTON, Ohio Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian remembers seeingLuke Kuechlya year before he was eligible for the draft, and he started thinking he'd be capable of big things.

And that extended to the following year, when he did everything he could to getting back up in the order to get him. Because when he came back from a scouting trip to Boston College in 2011 (the Colts would take a quite good tackle in

What We Learned: Bond growing between Arvell Reese & Tremaine Edmunds

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Matt Citak

Following yesterday's walk-through practice, the Giants were back at it Friday for their ninth and penultimate training camp session in West Virginia.

The Giants will wrap things up on Saturday with practice beginning at 10 a.m. The team will then fly home tomorrow afternoon before enjoying an off day on Sunday. Then practices resume at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday as preparati

Browns sign T/G Jack Conley and CB Jeadyn Lukus

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:35:26 GMT

Browns also waive WR Jamari Thrash with an injury designation and LB Reid Carrico, and place G Kendrick Green on injured reserve

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The Cleveland Browns have signed T/G Jack Conley and CB Jeadyn Lukus. To make room on the roster the team waived WR Jamari Thrash (injury designation) and LB Reid Carrico and placed G Kendrick Green on injured reserve.

Conley (6-7, 333) is officially in

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

For Sam Mills' sons, Luke Kuechly is the man to "carry the torch"

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:29 GMT

CANTON, Ohio No one feels the legacy of linebacker play in Carolina quite like the first family of that legacy.

And that's why the sons of Panthers legend and Hall of FamerSam Millswouldn't be anywhere other than Canton to seeLuke Kuechlyenshrined this weekend.

"It means a lot," his son Marcus Mills beamed when asked about going back to the Hall four years after his father was enshrined in the Class of 2022

Giants Now: Arvell Reese named among NFL.com's DROY candidates

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Citak

Arvell Reese named among NFL.com's Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates

NFL.com's Dan Parr recently ranked his top 11 candidates to win the2026 Defensive Rookie of the Yearaward.

Landing in the top 5 was Giants linebacker Arvell Reese.

"Reese would probably be higher on this list if New York had cleared a spot for him to focus solely on rushing off the edge as a ro

For Starters, Carson Beck Impressive In NFL Preseason Debut

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:05:18 GMT

Rookie QB poised in 33-30 loss to Panthers in Hall of Fame game

Darren Urban

THE STORY:CANTON, Ohio -- Results are not what the Cardinals or Mike LaFleur sought from rookie quarterback Carson Beck Thursday night in the Hall of Fame game.

A clean operation. Correct decisions. That's all that was asked.

Beck did that. But in his first start -- preseason, of course, against the C

Malik Hooker on rejuvenated defense; Caleb Downs is 'special'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:28:23 GMT

Patrik Walker

OXNARD, Calif.Once upon a time, Malik Hooker was a greenhorn in the NFL looking to prove he was worth being the 15th-overall pick in the draft. Ten years later, the former Ohio State superstar finds himself with the Dallas Cowboys with a resurgent career post-injury, and a part of a rebuilt defense with a ton of expectations draped over them.

Hooker is no stranger to pressure

Colts sign TE Pharaoh Brown, place TE Sean McKeon on injured reserve

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:08 GMT

The Colts made the roster move Thursday.

Colts Communications

The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown and placed tight end Sean McKeon on the Injured Reserve list.

Brown, 6-5, 246 pounds, re-joins Indianapolis after spending time with the team in 2023. He has played in 94 career games (56 starts) in his time with the Arizona Cardinals (2025), Miami Dolphins (2025), Sea

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

How Browns players are helping Spencer Fano adjust to the NFL

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:40:36 GMT

Fano is competing for the Browns starting left tackle role

Brian D'Aguanno

Head coach Todd Monken stayed on the field following a long, two-hour padded practice in the sweltering sun on Aug. 4. He watched as DEJared Versecoached up ninth overall pick TSpencer Fanoafter the other players left the field.

Monken listened to every word Verse told the rookie lineman and quickly saw an improvement in techni

'Just Bij it': Players, coaches react to Bijan Robinson's signing

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:39 GMT

Robinson is locked in with Atlanta through the 2030 season.

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. There's a joke that occasionally makes its way around the quarterback room at the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility.

"If you get in trouble," Michael Penix Jr. said, "just 'Bij' it."

Meaning: Give the ball to Bijan Robinson. Hand it off to him. Check it down to him. However you do it, just put the b

Spadaro: A.J. Epenesa says signing with Eagles 'a no-brainer for me'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:39 GMT

Epenesa signed with the Eagles at the conclusion of the spring practices, so he spent plenty of time on video meetings learning the playbook ahead of Training Camp.

Dave Spadaro

For a long while in the spring, A.J. Epenesadidn'tknow what his football futureheld.

He had six solid years playing with Buffalo on his resume after the Bills made him a second-roundselectionin the 2019 NFL Draft. He nearly

Will Wagner Looks to Engineer Uneventful Year Two

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Michael Hull

Will Wagnerrarely gets nervous.

The man who long snapped for 53 games at the University of Michigan, including in The Game against Ohio State, the Rose Bowl, the Orange Bowl and the National Championship, said seemingly high-pressure situations are just another opportunity.

The only time he felt pressure last year? The first snap of the season after winning the starting job for the Bengal

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

Hall Of Fame Game Next First Step In Mike LaFleur's Coaching Career

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:03 GMT

Most starters wont play on Thursday against Panthers

Zach Gershman

CANTON, Ohio -- When Mike LaFleur began his coaching career, he felt the preseason would not matter much.

He realized he needed to shift that mindset instantly.

"When I first got into it about probably not being as serious as I needed to be with the players, and I learned really quickly," LaFleur said. "The guys that are playin

Seahawks Sign Running Back T.J. Harden & Cornerback Jordan Washington

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:45:41 GMT

The Seahawks signed running back T.J. Harden and cornerback Jordan Washington on Wednesday.

Ari Horton

The Seahawks added running back T.J. Harden andcornerbackJordan Washington to its roster onWednesday.

Cornerback Brandon Johnson, who was signed in July and outsidelinebackerGarrett Nelson, who was signed this week were both waived to make room on the 90-man roster, with Johnson being waived with a

Browns surprise two Northeast Ohio high schools with 170 new helmets

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:09:25 GMT

Campbell Memorial High School and Jefferson Area High School were given Riddell helmets before the Browns open practice

Brian D'Aguanno

When Jefferson Area High School head coach Caleb Davis pulled out his team's helmets earlier this summer in preparation for the season, he was unsure of their condition. Some players on the team talked about saving up money to buy their own helmets.

"That hurts me as

Panthers place lineman on injured reserve, bring back Jake Curhan

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:47:42 GMT

CANTON, Ohio The Panthers placed offensive linemanSaahdiq Charleson injured reserve Wednesday after a calf injury kept him out of recent practices.

The 27-year-old Charles spent most of last year on the Panthers' practice squad, but appeared in two games.

He was also working with the ones during camp while startersRobert HuntandDamien Lewiswere sidelined.

The Panthers also brought back a couple of fam

Touchdowns, takeaways & top plays from practice No. 7

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

Practice No. 7 is in the books.

That means players have had seven opportunities to realize what a John Harbaugh training camp feels like.

"It's tough, gritty," said cornerback Greg Newsome II, who spent the first portion of his career as a Cleveland Brown playing against Harbaugh's Ravens in the AFC North. "We're going to work, and I like that. There's no off days for us in terms of not c

Jared Verse slated at No. 35 in NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:59:23 GMT

Kelsey Russo

DEJared Versemoved up in the rankings of the NFL Top 100 Players list of 2026, coming in at No. 35. The NFL Top 100 Players list is an annual ranking based on a leaguewide poll of players.

Verse spent the 2025 season with the Rams, where he finished his second season with 58 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 27 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one pass defensed in 17 starts. He

Late for Work: Media Reaction to Zay Flowers' Contract Extension

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:10 GMT

Kevin Eck

Media Reaction to Zay Flowers' Contract Extension

While some national pundits may continue to debate whether Zay Flowers is a "true" No. 1 wide receiver, the Ravens made it clear how they feel about him.

The team and Flowersagreed to a contract extensionthat is reportedly for four years, $140 million with $108 million guaranteed.

ESPN's Mina Kimes explained why Flowe

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

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

Barking Backers hosts 2026 Sniff-ari for premium members at Akron Zoo

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:36 GMT

Dogs and their owners enjoyed activity stations, including safari-themed photo stations and special Paws-port books

Brian D'Aguanno

A different type of animal took center stage at the Akron Zoo on Wednesday night: dogs.

And not just any group of pups Barking Backers premium member canines.

As part of the Browns' official fan club for dogs, Barking Backers, 242 dogs and their human counterparts e

Nico's One-Hander and Jay Rock's Strong Showing

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:37 GMT

John Harris

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer are live on 95.7 The Fan at 10am and 6pm every day during training camp. Listen and subscribe to Texans All-Access onSpotifyandApple Podcasts.

The start of training camp may have been last Wednesday, but the REAL training camp began on Monday. It was all about the pads at the Houston Methodist Training Center and now we can all say that training camp is truly here

Nico's One-Hander and Jay Roc's Strong Showing

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:37 GMT

John Harris

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer are live on 95.7 The Fan at 10am and 6pm every day during training camp. Listen and subscribe to Texans All-Access onSpotifyandApple Podcasts.

Ravens Signing Offensive Tackle Kendall Lamm

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:57:47 GMT

Quentin Corpuel

The Ravens have reportedly found their replacement for Hakeem Adeniji as a depth piece along the offensive line.

According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, the Ravens are signing offensive tackle Kendall Lamm, an 11-year veteran who appeared in 13 games for the Miami Dolphins last season.

The move comes in the wake of Adeniji being placed on the reserve/retired list on Monday, just eigh

Practice Points: Takeaways from first padded practice

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:25 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

OXNARD, Calif.The Cowboys began their second week of training camp with the first practice with pads on Monday.

As expected, the intensity was much higher and we also got a chance to better evaluate some of the more physical positions, particularly in the offensive and defensive line.

Here are some quick observations from the Cowboys' staff writers.

Bears training camp report: Monday, Aug. 3

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:31:06 GMT

Larry Mayer
After a day off Sunday, the Bears conducted their fifth training camp practice but first in pads Monday at Halas Hall. Here's what transpired:
Prior to Monday's workout, coach Ben Johnson expressed his eagerness to watch his players practice in full pads for the first time since last season, especially one-on-one drills pitting offensive linemen against defensive linemen.
"I love looking a

Practice 5: 2026 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Notebook

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:21:00 GMT

Travis Wingfield
The first padded practice of the 2026 season is in the books as the temperature turned up Monday in Miami Gardens. The first play of the day was a seemingly innocuous run for a minimal gain, but onlookers witnessed a core principle of their Miami Dolphins, even if they didn't realize it.
Rookie tight end Will Kacmarek executed a punishing pancake block, a common occurrence on his college ta

2026 Camp Blog: No. 1 pick is starting strong

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:53:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyMonday, August 3Starting strong:The introduction to Steelers football is over.Now, it's down to business.On Monday, you could hear the pads popping on the fields at Saint Vincent College.And rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor welcomed the change."Just get the job done," said Iheanachor. "Whatever is called, just go hard and finish."I think today went well," said Iheanachor. "Everybody was flying around pl

News & Notes: There's No Firm Deadline for Naming a Starting Center

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:48:43 GMT

Clifton Brown
The Ravens don't have a firm deadline for naming a starting center and will let the competition play out deeper into the summer. Ethan Pocic, Danny Pinter and Jovaughn Gwyn are vying for the starting job, which is the most important position battle to be settled during camp.
"Ithinkit'sgoing to take alloftrainingcamp," Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Dwayne Ledford said following Mon

Top plays & takeaways from the start of Week 2

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
Days. Weeks. Games.
The second of anything is always critical for NFL head coaches. It's when they want to see the most distance gained from one to the next.
The Giants are at that point in training camp. They opened the second week on Monday, which coincided with the first day in full pads.
"The second week should be where you cover the most miles, gain the most ground," Harbaugh s

House launches probe into Rep. Max Miller over domestic violence, drug use accusations

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:14:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Ohio Representative Max Miller, amid escalating scrutiny over a domestic abuse scandal that has now drawn in a U.S. senator - his father-in-law.

The move comes after Miller himself said he would ask the House's nonpartisan ethics panel for such a probe, claiming he wanted to clear his name from what he des