Walsall have made their 10th signing of the summer transfer window with the arrival of Harrogate Town winger Reece Smith on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old featured in all but one of Harrogate's League Two games last term, having joined from non-league Maidenhead United where he came through the academy and spent four and a half seasons in the first team.
Smith, who played in Harrogate's 2-0 win at the Pallet-Track Stadium in the penultimate game of last season, said his move to Walsall felt like "a big step up" and added boss Lee Grant's plan to use him on the left or as a number 10 was "music to my ears".
Grant, who is putting the finishing touches to his first pre-season at the club having taken charge in May, described the deal for Smith as "another coup" for the Saddlers having been keen to sign him for "a very long time".
Walsall begin the new campaign in the Carabao Cup at Bristol City on 6 August before opening their League Two programme away to Gillingham the following Saturday.

#year

Vinicius Junior has emerged as a leading transfer target for **** nal as uncertainty continues to surround his future at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has reportedly struggled to agree a new contract with the Spanish club over the past several months and has now entered the final year of his current deal.
Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best players in world football and has continued to demonstrate his quality with consistent performances. Real Madrid are understood to be keen to keep him at the club, but they are reportedly unwilling to meet his current contract demands, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
According to The Telegraph, **** nal are interested in signing the Brazilian attacker and are prepared to offer him a salary of at least £400,000 per week. If such a move were to be completed, he would become the highest-paid player at the Emirates.
Although Real Madrid already pay higher wages than **** nal, the proposed deal would still represent a significant financial commitment from the Gunners. The club have already secured new contracts for several key members of the squad, yet Vinicius would reportedly earn more than all of them if he joined this summer.
The size of the proposed salary underlines **** nal's determination to strengthen their attacking options with one of the game's most highly regarded players. It would also highlight the club's willingness to invest heavily in a player they believe could make a major impact.

#future

If you've read enough of my pieces, you know that I'm a very defensive person.
Defensive end of the basketball court, defensive unit in Football, digging and blocking in volleyball, pitching and outfield in diamond sports.
Love that defense!
So it gives me great pleasure to announce that Oregon Football will, at least on paper, field one of the best defensive lines the program has ever seen. Run-stuffers, quarterback-hunters, the whole shebang.
Tackles A'Mauri Washington and Bear Alexander are flanked by edge rushers Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti.

#defensive #love #washington #bear

Tyson Fury will return to the ring on Friday, boxing in a warm-up bout for his long-awaited fight against Anthony Joshua.
In Thailand, where Fury has been training throughout the past year, the British heavyweight will face ex-world-title challenger Mariusz Wach, one day before Joshua fights Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia.
Should Fury and his “AJ” win these contests, they will finally clash towards the end of this year, with a November showdown at Wembley Stadium possible – if the fight begins in the early hours of the morning, apparently.
Some might say that Fury, 37, has already had a warm-up for his planned fight with Joshua; in April, Fury ended his fifth retirement and outpointed Arslanbek Makhmudov in Tottenham. But the former world heavyweight champion wants to go again, facing Wach in a fight whose proceeds will go to charity, according to Fury.
The big question, however, is if fans can watch the fight at all... Here’s all you need to know:

#joshua #warm #heavyweight #Friday

Here is a list of ACC high school recruits, and some international signees too.
BOSTON COLLEGE
OUT
Donald Hand (Loyola Chicago)
Akbar Waheed (St. Bonaventure)

#here #boston #akbar #waheed

No matter what position of strength the UFC finds itself in, the promotion constantly faces questions about what the future looks like, and what fighters will be part of it.
There have been times throughout history when it has felt like the UFC had star names in hefty supply. At other moments, their well has seemed drained, and there's cause for concern about which athletes will carry the sport.
As the UFC sits in mid-2026, there's an argument to be made that the truly valuable names on the roster are in questionable supply. That means it's an important time to distinguish who will be the immediate faces of the UFC in the coming years.
That was a focal point of discussion between MMA Junkie senior reporter Mike Bohn and longtime combat sports **** yst Luke Thomas on "The Bohnfire" podcast, with the pair ranking their individual top 10 of the most valuable UFC fighters as of July 2026.
Check out the video above for the full discussion and rankings from Bohn and Thomas.

#faces #like #fighters

Texas A&M's appearance at SEC Media Days has come and gone, as third-year coach Mike Elko, alongside quarterback Marcel Reed, linebacker Daymion Sanford, and safety Marcus Ratcliffe, spoke to the media at length, covering nearly every topic imaginable related to the upcoming 2026 season's goals, while Sanford, who suffered a lower-body injury this spring, stated that he could return "soon."
While much of the focus geared towards Marcel Reed's goals of taking the "next step" in his development after his career year under center, the redshirt junior signal caller will be working with new offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins, who, despite his lack of play-calling experience, received an overwhelming vote of confidence from Mike Elko, who decided against an outside hire after Collin Klein departed to take over as Kansas State's head coach after two seasons.
Before taking over as Texas A&M's wide receivers coach ahead of the 2024 season, Wiggins served as former Alabama coach Nick Saban's WR coach and ******* istant head coach, while developing Heisman-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the 2020 season and, most importantly, serving as Klein's Co-OC during the last two seasons.
On Wednesday, during Elko's Q&A portion of the event, the New Jersey native stayed true to his decision in elevating Wiggins, remaining highly confident that, with Marcel Reed back under center, paired with an elite wide receiver room and an equally talented running back rotation, Wiggins' transition should be much smoother than many expect.
"We ran a national search and talked to a lot of guys. One of the mistakes we make is that we ******* ume new is always better," Elko said. "He has a lot of experience at Texas A&M and in this conference. … I have a ton of confidence in who he is as a football coach."

#marcel #wide

Jul. 22—MENNO, S.D. — After trailing 5-0 in the first inning, Parkston Post 194 rallied back to a 7-5 victory over Tabor Post 183 to send them into the American Legion Region 4B ****** le series on Wednesday.
With the win, Parkston (20-9) remains unbeaten in the Region 4B tournament and awaits its 2 p.m. matchup for Thursday's championship series where they will have two games to win one to send them into the Class B Legion state tournament July 31 through Aug. 4 in Madison.
Tabor packed the first punch with a 5-run first inning, but Parkston tallied two runs in the third, one in the fourth and four more in the fifth to score seven unanswered runs, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Carson Bueber to take the two-run lead in the bottom of the fifth.
Parkston was led by the bat of Jaxx Kurtenbach, who went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Kash Neugebauer and Bueber each had one hit and two RBIs. Grady Bowar earned the pitching victory after allowing two hits and zero runs with one strikeout in 2 2/3 innings of work in relief for Brycen Bruening, who allowed five runs and six hits with three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings pitched.
Tabor was paced offensively by Cooper Mudder, who had three hits and two RBIs, while Isaiah Crownover and Owen Bures added one hit and one RBI apiece. Madden Merkwan was tagged with the loss on the ****** p, surrendering seven hits and seven runs with six strikeouts in five innings pitched.

#runs

With LIV Golf facing an uncertain future, its best player remains optimistic − even in the face of some distressing developments.
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm of Spain says the tour is keeping players updated, even as financial troubles continue to mount.
"We're in contact with them," Rahm told media members at LIV Golf UK on Tuesday, July 21. "We know a lot of what's going on, yeah. Not that I can share with you guys right now."
But when asked on if he expects to be playing LIV Golf next season, Rahm was noncommittal.
"I'm not going to share anything that I can't share with you guys right now," he said.

#golf #rahm #Share #tuesday

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has outlined the club’s transfer plans for this window and pinpointed one position on the pitch that they “definitely need” to address with incoming players.
Liverpool have already signed defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, although that deal was agreed back in January, and forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna this summer.
However, Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all left the club, while the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are sidelined through injury. Transfer guru Michael Edwards has also left Anfield this summer, throwing a lot of their plans up in the air.
Iraola was reticent to commit to an exact number of signings when he spoke to reporters in Chicago as part of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States but acknowledged that a Salah replacement on the wing was a non-negotiable addition.
“I think it is difficult to say a number,” said Iraola. “When the market is open, you have to be always open to new options to improve the squad.

#iraola #salah #plans

NBA Communications: The 2026 NBA All-Summer League Second Team: Cedric Coward, memgrizz Egor Dёmin, BrooklynNets Khaman Maluach, Suns Liam McNeeley, hornets Zyon Pullin, Timberwolves
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The 2026 NBA All-Summer League Second Team:

#khaman

The back injury that France's centre-back William Saliba (25) had been carrying since the later stages of the domestic season finally caught up with him as he was forced off during the first half of les Bleus' semi-final defeat to Spain.
Arsenal defender Saliba had been playing through the pain in order to help the Gunners to win their first ****** le since 2004 and, while the injury had been kept largely under wraps, once the domestic season was over it became the main concern for France ahead of Deschamps' squad announcement.
The national team's staff have largely managed Saliba's back problem well, resting him in friendlies and against Norway in the final group match and dispensing him from much of France's training sessions.
Saliba's performances throughout the tournament alongside Dayot Upamecano had been excellent, despite his showing some signs of discomfort on the poor pitch of the MetLife stadium against Sweden in the round of 32. The Premier League defender's ****** ured showings were a big reason why France had conceded only two goals (one of them in the Norway match) leading up to the semi-final.
However, with France 1-0 down following Spain's successful penalty, Saliba kicked the ball away and slowly lowered himself to the ground on the half-hour mark, saying that his back had gone. He was helped off the pitch looking understandably upset and was replaced by Maxence Lacroix. The Crystal Palace defender put in a good performance considering the difficult circumstances of his entry into the match, but could do nothing to prevent les Bleus' defeat.

PHILADELPHIA — Baseball’s uncertain future briefly hung over the otherwise grandiose MLB All-Star festivities on Tuesday morning as the league’s commissioner and the head of its players union detailed the divide over a potential salary cap.
A significant gap remains between the MLB owners, who are fighting to impose a cap once the current collective bargaining agreement expires in December, and the MLB Players **** ociation, which staunchly rejects one.
MLB recently began airing “Level the Field” ads to promote public support for a cap, which interim MLBPA head Bruce Meyer took issue with.
“I have watched, over the last few years, the owners, the commissioner’s office, try to convince fans, the consumers of their product, that the product is broken,” Meyer said in downtown Philadelphia, not far from Citizens Bank Park, the site of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
“The supposed stewards of the game have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to convince those same fans that they don’t have hope, or they shouldn’t have hope, or that the product that they’re paying to consume in record numbers is somehow broken. I think it’s perverse.”

Aston Villa appear to be moving quickly in the market as plans are put in place for life after Youri Tielemans. According to TeamTalk, Villa are braced for the Belgian midfielder's departure after Manchester United activated his £35million release clause, a development that would leave Unai Emery needing a fresh solution in the centre of the pitch.
The report states that Villa had been anticipating this outcome and have already identified targets. The standout name is Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with the 20-year-old described as "a genuine target for the club". That is an eye-catching detail, particularly with Bergvall said to have "informed Spurs of his desire to leave this summer" and to be keen on a move to Villa Park.
There has been no approach yet, but the situation looks fluid. TeamTalk reports that "Tielemans' exit is expected to accelerate Villa's pursuit of another midfielder", which suggests the groundwork has been done and that movement could follow once the United transfer is formally completed.
Photo IMAGO
Bergvall is an intriguing option. Villa have already added Johan Manzambi, yet the search remains focused on a player who can bring structure and control. The report explains that Villa want "a midfielder who offers a more defensive and controlled profile", adding balance to the squad. That detail is important because it also notes that "the defensive side not a particular strength of Bergvall's".

The Charlotte Hornets made one of the offseason’s most unexpected moves by agreeing to ship LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves late last month.
After spending the first six years of his NBA career in Charlotte, Ball’s departure marked the end of an era, with Hornets head coach Charles Lee shedding light on how difficult the newly processed trade was to accept.
Charlotte enjoyed a huge improvement this past season, finishing 44-38 after winning only 19 games the year before. A season-ending 28-10 run that began in late January carried the Hornets into the play-in tournament, where they came within one victory of their first playoff berth since 2016.
However, the franchise ultimately chose a new direction this offseason, moving on from both Ball and Miles Bridges to prioritize building around Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, and the rest of its young core.
Speaking with ESPN during the second quarter of Charlotte’s NBA Summer League matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Lee addressed the team’s swift roster overhaul.

Red Sox draft picks: Full list of 2026 selections by Boston in 20-round MLB Draft originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox have completed their 2026 MLB Draft class.
They kicked it off with a couple of players from the University of North Carolina, but then they hit a wide variety of talents from there.
The draft used to be 40 rounds and even longer, but these days it's 20 rounds, along with some potential compensatory picks.
The MLB Draft also has more of a delay in impact at the highest level than the other major sports. These guys will first put their work in across the minor leagues.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew this offseason would mark the end of an era. Franchise icons Mike Evans and Lavonte David both moved on, leaving behind massive holes in the locker room and on the field after serving as the faces of the organization for more than a decade. While many expected the departures to send Tampa Bay tumbling down the NFC South standings, one national outlet believes the Buccaneers are far from the division's weakest team.
Bleacher Report recently predicted the last-place finisher in every NFL division entering the 2026 season, and the Buccaneers weren't the team selected in the NFC South. Instead, the Atlanta Falcons were projected to finish at the bottom of the division, signaling confidence that Tampa Bay has enough talent to remain competitive despite losing two franchise legends.
General manager Jason Licht has spent the past several seasons building a roster capable of sustaining success instead of entering a lengthy rebuild whenever veteran stars depart. That approach will be tested this season, but the foundation remains in place. Baker Mayfield is coming off another productive yet turbulent-at-times season and still has one of the league's better offensive lines protecting him, led by All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. On the outside, second-year receiver Emeka Egbuka is expected to take on a much larger role following Mike Evans' departure, while Chris Godwin Jr provides a proven veteran presence in the receiving corps.
Defensively, Todd Bowles still has plenty of talent to work with. Vita Vea remains one of the NFL's premier defensive tackles, Antoine Winfield Jr. continues to anchor the secondary, and the additions of Alex Anzalone and first-round edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. should help soften the loss of Lavonte David while adding more playmaking ability to the front seven. There are certainly questions surrounding the Buccaneers as they enter a new chapter without two of the greatest players in franchise history. Replacing Evans' production and David's leadership won't happen overnight.
However, Tampa Bay's roster still features enough proven veterans and ascending young talent to compete in the NFC South. If Bleacher Report's projection is any indication, the Buccaneers may be transitioning into a new era, but that doesn't mean they're headed for the bottom of the division.

Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.
Referee Mike Beltran stopped the mixed martial arts welterweight contest at UFC 329 in Las Vegas after Ireland's McGregor, 37, fell to the mat three times in the first minute.
McGregor jumped and launched a roundhouse kick at Holloway in the opening seconds, but hurt his right knee as he planted his foot.
He crumpled twice more and grabbed at his right knee, prompting Beltran to end the bout.
"What can I say? I had him weak in the knees I guess," Holloway said.

England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway - which you can follow here - is now under way.
You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far
Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?

Tar Heel Nation is buzzing right now, thanks to a record-setting performance from Caleb Wilson in his NBA Summer league debut.
Wilson, the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, netted 35 points in his Chicago Bulls' 97-96, Friday night loss vs. Cameron Boozer's Memphis Grizzles. Wilson added five rebounds, three blocks and two steals, showcasing his ability to impact the game anywhere.
On Saturday morning, Wilson also found himself a member of the SportsCenter Top 10, earning the third spot with his chase-down block of Grizzlies guard Javon Small.
SportsCenter Top 10 is a daily program, showcasing the 10 plays from games the day before. Home run robberies, insane touchdown catches and slam dunks are frequent finders on this exclusive list.
UNC basketball fans became quickly accustomed to these big games from Wilson, who chased down multiple opponents in a Carolina Blue uniform last season. Wilson is the type of player who can throw down thunderous dunks and, the very next possession, sprint back to make big defensive plays.

There was only one school where Sam Ramirez was interested in taking over as head softball coach.
Newman — his alma mater.
After 10 years as an ******* istant coach under Candi Rogers at Dixon, the 1994 NCCHS graduate said the time was right.
"It's an opportunity that I've been thinking about for a while," he said. "I can't thank Dixon High School enough. I learned a lot from coach Rogers and the whole entire program over there for a lot of years."
It will be a sort of homecoming for Ramirez. He graduated from Newman the year after the softball program began.

Portland Fire guard Carla Leite shows off toned abs in pregame look before Aces matchup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Carla Leite is becoming one of the WNBA's fastest-rising young stars, and before Thursday night's game against the Las Vegas Aces, she reminded fans that her pregame style is attracting attention, too.
The Portland Fire guard drew plenty of buzz after Athlete Vanity shared photos of Leite arriving before tipoff, showcasing a stylish outfit highlighted by her toned abs. The look quickly made the rounds on social media as fans continued to take notice of one of the league's emerging international talents.
While Portland ultimately fell to the Aces 88-80, Leite once again showed why she's becoming one of the franchise's brightest building blocks.
MORE: Caitlin Clark reacts after Fever shares slow-motion video of Makayla Timpson's game-changing block

F.C Barcelona are currently closing on on 24-year-old forward, Karim Adeyemi in a quickly developing transfer saga. Influencer and Barcelona shill, Fabrizio Romano, was the first to post the news earlier this week that Adeyemi would not be signing a new contract with Dortmund and instead looks set to join Barcelona.
Adeyemi joined Dortmund in 2022 and has been a divisive, but promising, player across his four seasons. He scored 36 goals across 146 games for Borussia Dortmund and was a key member in Dortmund's heartbreaking Bundesliga and Champions league pushes in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Pundits and club officials earmarked Adeyemi as the 'Next Wunderkid' throughout his time here but he failed to hit the heights as his predecessors. He had several games where it felt like he announced himself to the world only for it to be a hot-streak. The German forward missed out on the World Cup squad after only racking up 1,196 domestic minutes this season and doesn't appear to be a good fit for how Niko Kovac wants to play.
That being said, he's undoubtably a good player. Despite the limited minutes, Adeyemi averaged .83 goals + **** ists per game in the league this season. His ability to defend from the front, win aerial duels, and win fouls has been a key resource for Borussia Dortmund in hotly contested games. Most importantly, however, is that the Borussia Dortmund social media manager will lose 90% of their content after spamming everyone with Adeyemi memes for four years.
The final price is yet to be confirmed but Patrick Berger is currently reporting that Dortmund should only expect to get between €20m to €40m due to only having 1 year left on his contract. This price is far from the €80m that was touted seasons ago but unfortunately is better than seeing him leave on a free next season.
At least we'll always have that goal against Chelsea!

Anton Segner will become the first German-born All Black if the uncapped back row comes off the bench in New Zealand's Nations Championship match against Italy on Saturday.
The 24-year-old was born in Frankfurt and developed an obsession with rugby and the All Blacks after being introduced to the sport by two English schoolfriends.
He joined a local club that had New Zealanders as coaches and adopted Kiwi habits, asking his parents to make him pies and performing a haka, learned from YouTube, at a school Christmas concert.
"Talk like a Kiwi, eat like a Kiwi, dress like a Kiwi," said Segner's father Tim of his son's childhood in an interview with Stuff last month.
Aged 15, Segner moved across the world to attend Nelson College, a state school that has produced a string of All Blacks, and progressed through New Zealand's age-grade teams before winning a contract with Super Rugby's Auckland-based Blues.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago's five home runs and the Cubs outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night.
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly also went deep on the first two pitches of the fifth inning for Chicago, tying the game immediately after Pete Alonso's two-run shot had given Baltimore a 3-1 lead.
Chicago then scored five runs in the seventh, including a three-run shot by Seiya Suzuki.
Tyler O'Neill homered twice for Baltimore and Coby Mayo also went deep.
Colin Rea (7-5) allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings for the Cubs. Dean Kremer (1-2) gave up just six hits in five innings, but four of them were solo homers.

Michigan State basketball will officially be returning to your Thanksgiving menu this year.
Earlier reports from this offseason were confirmed on Wednesday when Michigan State formally announced an upcoming Thanksgiving Day matchup with Arkansas this season. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., with tipoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on November 26.
The game will be televised on CBS and follow the Detroit Lions' annual Thanksgiving matchup that kicks off earlier in the day.
In early April, both Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Arkansas head coach John Calipari stated this game would be happening -- which was a notable twist from the original agreement. Michigan State hosted Arkansas in a ranked matchup last year at the Breslin Center, and was originally scheduled to head to Fayetteville, Ark. this upcoming season as a the second-leg of a home-and-home series. That return game by the Spartans has now been postponed for at least one season now that the two will meet in the Motor City this year.
This is a super fun matchup between two teams that will start next season near the top of the rankings. This is one of many tough non-conference games for the Spartans this upcoming season, and will be a treat on Thanksgiving for Spartans to watch on the national stage.

Lakers predicted to pass on Jonathan ****** inga, sign $73M ex-Spurs 6-time All-Star, 17-year veteran originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a clear vision throughout the offseason and have managed to land nearly every target they have pursued. The organization built its offseason plan around Luka Doncic, and the franchise has wasted little time putting that vision into action.
That plan could not fully begin until one major domino fell: LeBron James deciding to continue his career elsewhere.
“LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA -- but it won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday,” ESPN wrote.
The Lakers quickly responded by trading for Walker Kessler and signing several key free agents. Even so, the front office is far from finished and has continued to express interest in Jonathan ****** inga.

'Discipline, fitness, performance': Pakistan captain Babar Azam vows to focus on three key aspects ahead of new journey originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Babar Azam has vowed to focus on discipline, fitness, and performance as Pakistan's new Test captain.
He believes his previous captaincy stint has made him a more mature and clear-minded leader.
Babar stressed his role in supporting and taking the pressure off Pakistan's young squad.
Handed the Pakistan Test captaincy for a second time, Babar Azam is wasting little time in outlining the philosophy he hopes will revive a struggling side. The star batter has laid out a set of principles he intends to build his new tenure around. The last time Pakistan was a side that suffered massive defeats.

Back in March, the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens agreed to a deal to send Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round draft picks. However, after a failed physical due to a serious knee issue, the AFC North franchise backed out of the deal entirely.
Several months later, Crosby is still a Raider, but the possibility of a trade remains. Here are three teams that could pursue the superstar pass rusher as training camp approaches.
Leading up to the initial deal, which ultimately fell through, no team was more often linked to Crosby than the Bears. Chicago took a massive step forward last season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, winning 11 games and finishing atop the NFC North.
Their offense was electric down the stretch, thanks to major contributions from Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore, and rookie pass-catchers Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. Unfortunately, they lacked that same level of firepower on defense, which proved very costly at times last season.
The Bears’ current pass-rushing group features Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Austin Booker, while Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett operate on the interior. They also added defensive tackle Neville Gallimore this offseason.

Tennessee unveiled its new orange Adidas uniforms with more to come.
On July 6, UT released a video on social media that displayed orange Adidas uniforms in multiple sports, including football. New designs for white, Summitt blue and dark mode uniforms will be released July 7-9.
The official Tennessee Athletics account posted a teaser video on X of the orange Adidas uniforms for football, men's and women's basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball.
The video began with silhouettes of different athletes in front of a burning orange sun, before showing athletes standing in a spotlight to reveal more of the jerseys. The end of the video finally revealed the classic orange and white jerseys on different athletes in a brightly lit studio with a crisp white backdrop.
The women's basketball and softball jerseys had white and Summitt blue trim, and the baseball jersey had "Vols" in white script across the chest. The football jersey was the classic orange with large white numbers on the front paired with a white helmet with an orange "T" on the sides.