Oct 6 (Reuters) - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, ‌brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or ‌audio-record confidential materials or people without their knowledge.
Here is a summary of what countries and regions are doing to protect people's privacy, in alphabetical order.
AUSTRALIA
The federal government said in September it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher asked the country's Public ‌Service Commission for advice on ⁠whether their use should be prohibited and what exemptions might be required.

#governments

On September 10, 2026, Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) reported fourth-quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2026, and used the call to announce an all-cash acquisition of digital auto marketplace ACV Auctions. Revenue grew 2.4% to $1.2 billion, but gross profit fell 5.5% to $481.4 million and net income dropped 17.4% to $327.4 million. Diluted EPS came in at $0.35 against $0.41 a year earlier.
Wall Street spent the following days separating the deal from the quarter.
Barrington's Gary Prestopino saw enough in the transaction to move off the sidelines, upgrading Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) to Outperform from Market Perform with a $40 target. His argument is that combining Copart's physical network with ACV's digital marketplace, at an implied equity value of $1.9 billion or $10.50 per share in cash, creates an end-to-end remarketing platform and opens a new growth vector in dealer-to-dealer and commercial vehicle auctions.
JPMorgan's Jash Patwa had already upgraded Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) to Overweight from Neutral ahead of the print, raising his target to $40 from $32 on encouraging salvage industry channel checks, web scraping data showing Copart gaining share with a carrier across several states, and a collision cycle he sees turning more favorable as insurance penetration recovers.
Freedom Broker, which trimmed its target to $36 from $39 while keeping a Buy rating, called the report mixed but framed the ACV move as a strong pivot toward digital marketplace expansion.

#NASDAQ #cprt #auctions

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage and "fake news," and threatened that more such media bans could be coming — the latest salvo in the president's increasingly aggressive response to media coverage he finds unfavorable.
Like many of Trump's other confrontations with news organizations — some of which are playing out in the legal arena — this threat has potential First Amendment implications. There was no immediate indication, though, that he was following through.
Trump wrote on his social media site that effective immediately, "I am banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico "from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" Minutes later, speaking at an event in the Oval Office, Trump was asked to explain his statement.
"Because they're fake news," he said. "You get so tired of reading and seeing fake news. When you look at CNN, it's just fake. That's why their ratings are no good. When you look at MS NOW … , it's fake news."
"And when you look at Politico ... the stories they wrote are fake. So there's a lot of news and there may be others to join them, and maybe they can get better," he said. "But our country has to have honest news."

#fake #look #House

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There were not many good things that the Green Bay Packers could take away from their Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Some of the same problems they dealt with last season came back to haunt them, one of them being falling apart in the fourth quarter. The Vikings were able to run away with the game, scoring 22 points in the fourth, while the Packers went scoreless.
It wasn't all bad for the Packers, as they were able to get Tucker Kraft back on the field for the first time since he tore his ACL last season. Kraft looked solid in his return, finishing with three receptions for 65 yards. There were other tight ends around the league who had better statlines, but Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated sees something special in Kraft.
"Good on the Packers for getting Tucker Kraft signed long term. He's just scratching the surface of where he can go. Barring ****** ps coming back from the torn ACL, he could well be the NFL's best tight end by the end of the year," Breer wrote.
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#tight

BERLIN (AP) — Breanna Stewart was part of the U.S. Olympic team that beat France by one point in Paris two years ago.
The U.S. captain feels that victory has no barring on the rematch Sunday for the women's FIBA World Cup **** le.
"This is a completely new game and everybody has their own things that continue to motivate them," Stewart said after the U.S. topped Spain 76-66 in a semifinal Saturday. "I think that what I will continue to be preaching to this team is 'we're going to turn the page on everything.' This is one game to win the the gold medal at the World Cup in Berlin and that's our entire focus."
It's easy for Stewart to say that as more than half the U.S. roster in the World Cup wasn't on that Olympic team. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are playing for their first championship with the national team. Stewart's already won three World Cup **** les since making her debut in 2014.
Kahleah Copper was a huge reason the U.S. was able to beat France two years ago. She had 12 points in that game.

#stewart #team #olympic

Ravens news: Is Zay Flowers playing in Week 1 vs. Colts? Here's the latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Baltimore Ravens appear set to have star wide receiver Zay Flowers available for their Week 1 road matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
Baltimore's latest injury report listed Flowers as a full participant in Friday's practice as he continues working through a hamstring injury. The two-time Pro Bowl receiver was limited Wednesday before returning as a full participant Thursday and Friday, a positive sign for his availability against Indianapolis.
Flowers' progress throughout the week puts him on track to play in the Ravens' season opener barring a setback.
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#week

Real Madrid have started the new season in excellent fashion, barring one small blip against Real Betis in La Liga.
Despite creating a truckload of chances against the Andalusian side, Los Blancos were unable to find a way past Alvaro Valles in Betis' goal.
Madrid's bright start to the season has to be attributed to the form of their superstars, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
The latter has picked up from where he left off for England at the 2026 World Cup, scoring goals and influencing games for Jose Mourinho's side.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have opened active negotiations with Jude over a new contract at the club.

#jude #liga

In one of the first deviations from John Harbaugh's usual approach, the Baltimore Ravens did not hold a full practice Thursday, but their estimated injury report included an encouraging development ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers was listed as a full participant after being listed as a limited participant Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. The upgrade places him on track to play barring a setback during the remainder of the week.
Because Baltimore held a walkthrough, Thursday's participation levels projected how much work each player would handle during a traditional practice. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day because of a knee injury. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was also listed as a limited participant again with a neck injury.
We held a walkthrough on Thursday; our report is a practice estimation. pic.twitter.com/ZUyydo6ZlW
Madubuike's availability will be particularly important against Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' powerful rushing attack. The defensive tackle missed the final 15 games of the 2025 season, making his progression one of Baltimore's most significant Week 1 storylines. Wide receiver Devontez Walker was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day with a groin injury. His status could affect Baltimore's receiving rotation and special teams plans.

#participant #limited #wide

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Logan Gilbert has surfaced as a potential Seattle Mariners trade candidate this offseason as a disappointing 2026 campaign nears its end, barring a remarkable late-season playoff push.
Gilbert is approaching his final year of arbitration and remains scheduled to reach free agency after the 2027 season. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand included Gilbert among 11 intriguing offseason trade candidates Thursday, pointing to his contract situation, the Mariners' pitching depth, and the absence of a long-term extension as reasons the club may consider moving him.
"Could this be the offseason that the Mariners finally trade one of their starting pitchers? George Kirby might also be a candidate, but Gilbert is now only one year away from free agency and doesn't appear to be heading toward an extension with Seattle. Gilbert's 3.71 ERA in 28 starts is his highest since 2023, but he remains a rock in the rotation, ranking seventh in the AL with 165 innings pitched. Gilbert earned $10.9 million this season and will surely earn a raise in his fourth and final year of arbitration, making him a logical option if the Mariners want to trade from their pitching depth, which includes Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan – two of MLB Pipeline's Top 10 overall prospects."
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#Seattle #offseason

Roma, barring any surprises, will not intervene in the free agent market.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi have decided not to rush and will wait until the January transfer window to complete their squad, especially the attacking winger.
In recent days, Roma have reportedly been offered Raphaël Guerreiro, a free agent following his last stint at Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese's profile, however, apparently failed to fully convince Gian Piero Gasperini, and a formal negotiation never materialized. Guerreiro therefore remains in search of a new club.
A similar situation applies to Jadon Sancho, another name floated by the Giallorossi management.

#guerreiro

In one of the most significant comeback stories this summer, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is set to make his NBA return after missing the 2025-26 season. Having signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, Simmons is gearing up to return to the floor.
Ben Simmons has arguably been one of the most polarizing figures over the past few years. Barring his inherent gifts as a playmaker and defender, Simmons' recurring injuries and tendency to fade in key moments have earned considerable criticism. Despite all this, there is excitement surrounding Simmons' return.
After a year away from the game, concerns about his abilities are justified. On that note, Ben Simmons' godfather and former LSU coach David Patrick joined "The Matt & Kayla Show" to provide an update on the 30-year-old guard. While speaking about aspects of the game that Simmons has focused on before making his return, Patrick shared:
"I think the main thing was getting his back healthy, right? Anytime your back's hurt, everything else everything else falls out of line. And so I think from that he was able to get his body back right. Get his core and back right, get his legs back under him, which he has."
A major reason for Ben Simmons' limited availability was a back injury that kept him sidelined for the 2021-22 season. Although he returned to play for the Brooklyn Nets in the following campaign, he was clearly still dealing with the injury, as his struggles with availability continued.

#patrick

Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold starts the 2026 season on paid leave, due to eight felony charges arising from an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. And while he can't practice or play, Arnold is with the team.
"He's in the building and being part of our program and learning the heck out of our defense," coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Saturday regarding Arnold. "Keep training and stay ready for when there's an opportunity."
It's still unknown when an opportunity will arise. In general, players on the Commissioner Exempt list due to criminal charges remain there until the case is over and discipline, if any, is imposed by the league. But the NFL has deviated from that approach in the past; in 2024, then-Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spent seven games on paid leave, returning before his case went to trial. (He was acquitted of domestic battery in January 2025.)
Arnold's next court date happens on October 5. A trial hasn't been scheduled. Barring a plea deal, it's unlikely Arnold's case will end before the conclusion of the 2026 season.
The overriding question is whether the league will stick to its general approach that players will remain on paid leave until the case ends, or whether the league will allow Arnold to return at some point later in the season.

#case #season #charges

LSU spent the week before its opener in a Louisiana courtroom and in an exchange of statements with the SEC over the eligibility of former NFL players on college rosters. Lane Kiffin's first team then beat Clemson 51-10 in Baton Rouge on Saturday night, and he brought the argument up himself at halftime.
With LSU ahead 31-3 and holding a 336-54 edge in total yards at the break, Kiffin finished his interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe, started to walk away, then came back to the microphone and said, "Imagine if we had pro players."
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Two days earlier, East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction barring the NCAA and the SEC from punishing schools that rostered any of the 42 athletes suing for a fifth season of eligibility, which cleared former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to follow Kiffin to Baton Rouge. The SEC filed its own federal lawsuit against LSU and Kiffin in Alabama that same morning. LSU submitted a 103-man roster on Friday and left the two spots empty.
Kiffin explained that decision on ESPN's "College GameDay" hours before kickoff.

#rouge #eligibility #former #clemson

Washington — A federal judge on Friday extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction barring the agency from enforcing the rules, which were finalized and published late last month, during the midterms. Talwani had temporarily blocked the measure on Aug. 26 and, following a hearing Thursday, agreed to grant a request for longer relief sought by two dozen Democratic-led states and voting rights groups.
In her 49-page decision, the judge said the Postal Service's new rules are likely unconstitutional and said states' difficulties with implementing the regulations so close to the November elections "nearly guarantee[s] significant disenfranchisement for eligible voters."
The judge also said the Postal Service likely exceeded its authority by moving ahead with the new requirements because "the Constitution reserves election regulation to Congress and the States, Congress has not authorized the USPS to make requirements of States before permitting use of the USPS for mailing their ballots, and ... the Final Rule impermissibly establishes a new category of nonmailable material."
"Unauthorized by the Elections Clause, the Final Rule clashes with Congress's statutory scheme, and is unconstitutional where it intrudes not only on Congress's Elections Clause powers but also that power left to the States," she wrote.

#november #congress

Report: Nearly 10-year age fraud uncovered as Bengal cricket bans 65 players including an India U-19 World Cup winner originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal banned 65 players over age fraud and documentation issues.
2022 U-19 World Cup winner Ravi ***** ar was flagged with a 45-month age discrepancy spanning five domestic seasons.
India U-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav received an immediate 2-year BCCI ban following the discovery of a 27-month birth record irregularity.
Indian domestic cricket's chronic struggle with age manipulation has hit a massive administrative wall in Kolkata. According to a report from RevSportz, the Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal (CAB) has unleashed a sweeping crackdown, barring 65 players from registration and transfers across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 domestic seasons due to severe documentation flaws and systemic date-of-birth discrepancies.

#players #India #fraud

What SEC's lawsuit against LSU means for Lane Kiffin, former NFL players and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The SEC is not backing down when it comes to former NFL players returning to play college football. On Thursday, the conference filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against both LSU and Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin.
According to On3 Sports, the lawsuit specifically names LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry, the school's president Wade Rousse, as well as head coach Lane Kiffin. The lawsuit comes just days before LSU is set to take on the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night to open the 2026 season.
The move is an immediate escalation of the battle that has been brewing between the SEC and LSU and Lane Kiffin. Kiffin and LSU recently signed former NFL players Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright last week, which resulted in the conference passing a rule barring former professional athletes from returning to play college football.
Let's take a look at the new lawsuit and what it means for LSU and Kiffin.

#means

The LSU Tigers have continued moving forward with plans to bring several players onto their roster who have already signed professional contracts. However, the team has been facing some significant pushback, and now the Georgia Attorney General has weighed in.
As LSU prepares for the upcoming season, it has ignited a firestorm throughout the SEC after it began securing commitments from former NFL players. While those players are technically barred from joining the team by NCAA and SEC rules, a Louisiana court ruling has opened up the possibility of those players joining the LSU roster. But that fight clearly is not over.
LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin have continued moving forward with plans to add at least three players who signed professional contracts this summer, including former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris at tight end and defensive tackle, respectively.
Bringing those players onto the roster would violate two separate league rules, with the SEC prohibiting players from joining the conference after signing a professional contract while also barring intraconference transfers outside of the designated portal window.
However, a Baton Rouge judge has blocked both the NCAA and SEC from enforcing their restrictions involving eligibility, the transfer portal, and professional players returning to college football.

#ncaa #continued #forward

Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut will have to wait.
The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, head coach Klint Kubiak announced on Wednesday morning.
The decision is something that has long been expected, even after the Raiders selected Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft back in April.
Barring a late change, Cousins will start his first game with the franchise since his exit with the Atlanta Falcons last season. The Raiders signed Cousins to a one-year deal earlier this year with the expectation that he would open the season in the starting role and serve as a bit of a mentor to Mendoza while he adjusts to the league. Cousins went 5-3 as a starter last season with the Atlanta Falcons, and threw for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Cousins was declared the starting quarterback at the start of training camp, too. Head coach Klint Kubiak had plenty of praise for Cousins, who is now with his fourth team in the league, back in July.

#raiders #klint #atlanta

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.
The Orioles have finally done it. They're back up to a .500 record thanks to last night's late-night home run robbery by Colton Cowser that turned what would have been a walkoff loss into the win that got them to 69-69, a .500 record for the first time since April 30. It's been a while!
After that, the Orioles sit a half-game behind the Guardians for the third wild card spot. They are one game ahead of the Blue Jays and Rangers, the other two teams who seem to still be in the hunt as well. The rest of the competition has, barring a big winning streak to turn it around, fallen out of the picture. They have a real chance to do this thing, right around 1 in 4 based on this morning's projections. Their chances will get better if they can keep beating the Rockies, and better still if the Blue Jays beat the Guardians over the coming days.
It's not a smooth road. The Orioles are still going to have to overcome problems that they have had as this season has gone along in order to make it. Some of those problems have been ongoing even while the team ended up winning recent games against the Athletics and Rockies.
For our poll this week, I'm curious what you think will be the biggest problem area for the team as they try to get into, and stay in, a wild card spot over the remaining 24 games. Vote here:

#jays

The Jamie Leweling deal with Roma is becoming increasingly complicated.
According to Florian Plettenberg, barring any last-minute surprises, the German winger will remain at Stuttgart.
The 2001-born player has reportedly rejected all offers received, including the one from Roma.
Everton has also reportedly made a concrete offer in the last few hours, but the player is reportedly keen to continue his experience in Germany.

#florian

The Washington Nationals are calling up infield prospect Yohandy Morales as part of the September roster expansion, according to reports. MLB insider Yordano Carmona was the first to break the news. Morales will be activated for tomorrow's game against the Atlanta Braves, which would be his MLB debut if he plays. He joins the list of National League prospects looking to make an impact down the stretch.
Jun 17, 2019; Bradenton, FL, USA; Team Jones infielder Yohandy Morales (12) bats during practice at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The 24-year-old Morales was a second-round draft pick by the Nationals in 2023 out of the University of Miami (FL). He has made his way up through the system since, and last season he was promoted from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester, where he has remained through this season. In 2026, Morales' power has gone up precipitously. In 104 games this year, he has a slash line of .286/.363/.519 with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 19 doubles, and 82 runs scored. Despite these strong numbers, Morales remains outside the Nationals' top 30 prospects on MLB Pipeline's rankings.
Defensively, Morales has seen time at first base and third base, but has primarily played first this season. If he gets extended reps with the Nats in September, odds are it will be at first base. The Nats have used a platoon there since trading Luis García Jr. to the New York Yankees. Former top prospect Brady House has third base covered in Washington for the time being.
Barring some kind of miracle in September, the Nationals will not be making the postseason. They now sit eight games out of the last NL Wild Card spot. While that's not an impossible deficit, the team will likely be more focused on giving their prospects some reps and seeing what they might have on hand next season. The future appears bright in DC, as the Nats have built up a strong farm system during their rebuild since winning the 2019 World Series. Many of those prospects have already become major leaguers, and while the youth movement hasn't gotten them to October yet, it shouldn't be too far off.

#prospects #base #nats #washington

Humana is exiting Medicare Advantage plans affecting 600,000 members in 2027, with federally required non-renewal notices dated October 2.
Federal law grants a guaranteed-issue Medigap right when an MA plan exits, barring insurers from rejecting applicants or charging more for pre-existing conditions.
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A Humana (NYSE: HUM) Medicare Advantage (MA) member could open the mail in early October and discover that coverage ending December 31 will not be back next year. Humana told investors in July that targeted 2027 exits will affect approximately 600,000 members.

#plan #medicare

SOUTH BEND — So much for a cautious ramp-up regarding Notre Dame football center Ashton Craig.
Forty-seven weeks after suffering his second torn ACL in as many seasons, the senior from Lawrenceburg, Ind. is listed atop the depth chart for Sunday night's Sept. 6 opener against unranked Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
"He has a lot of experience," Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday Aug. 31 at his weekly news conference. "There's a calmness that he brings because of his experience. He's a really, really good football player and he's really progressed throughout camp with his workload and has gotten himself to a place where he's ready to go."
Barring any setbacks during practice this week, Sunday's start would be the 13th of Craig's college career, dating to the last three games of 2023.
He was knocked out for the season in Week 3 at Purdue in 2024 (left ACL) but returned for the season-opening loss at Miami in 2025.

#experience #bend #notre #ashton

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is set to take another step toward a Week 1 return.
ESPN's Pat McAfee on Monday reported Kittle is set to participate in team drills for the 49ers in Tuesday's practice after only participating in the individual portions of practices since being activated off the PUP list.
It isn't necessarily a surprise that Kittle is going to work out in team drills since clearing that hurdle will be paramount to the team being comfortable flying him to Australia to play in Week 1. Kittle will first have to get through the team drills without a problem, and then they'll see how his body responds to going through the closest thing he's had to live football since January.
Barring a disaster, all signs have pointed toward Kittle playing in Week 1 vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. There's been optimism about it since early in the offseason and there's never been any counter reporting to indicate Kittle and the team are eyeing anything but a Week 1 return.
There's always a chance Kittle doesn't quite feel right after Tuesday's practice and the team shuts him down until they're gearing up for Week 2, but it sure seems like the 49ers and Kittle are staying on the timeline that gets him in uniform for their 2026 opener.

#week #toward

For committed, patient long-term income investors, some of the best opportunities, in terms of both yield and payout growth, can be found in the energy patch.
The sector's status as a payout haven encompasses a broad range of names, from pipeline stocks to some of the world's largest oil companies. Many market participants opt for familiarity and reliability, which helps explain why ExxonMobil and Chevron are hits with dividend investors. The two largest U.S. domestic oil companies have dividend increase streaks of 43 and 39 years, respectively.
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To be sure, those are impressive runs, but barring any surprises, those companies are likely to continue raising their payouts at low-single-digit percentages. Income-hungry investors seeking rapid dividend growth should look to the midstream segment, home to Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN). Indeed, this pipeline company has sunny dividend potential.
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#Dividend #Companies #energy

Tarik Skubal is poised to make his return to Detroit, albeit this time in a new jersey.
The left-handed ace hasn't pitched at Comerica Park since July 29, but that was as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal was traded ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tigers got back three minor league players: Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith. The trade was criticized on social media after such a low return was announced for such a marquee player.
The southpaw is under contract only for the remainder of the 2026 season. Detroit knew that Skubal was approaching free agency and hadn't been able to come to terms with him. Rather than risking him walking for nothing, the Tigers opted to trade him.
Now, Skubal will hit free agency this offseason, barring a blockbuster extension with the Dodgers.

#tigers #trade #free

Leaders in college sports appear to have finally been given a defensible position. It's time to stand and try to hold it.
News rippled out Tuesday that most or all of the nation's Power Four leagues intend to pass rules barring players already in the NFL from returning to college. This comes in the wake of attempts by a handful of players to take advantage of various legal rulings and, spurning the NFL preseason, return to college football.
Should they pass such rules, those four leagues — the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC — would likely prompt their peers to follow suit. They would also almost certainly face litigation challenging their right to such self-governance.
That's what this would be, whether they want to admit it or not: self-governance. An act leaders in college athletics have vaguely threatened for years while never showing any real appetite to follow through on.
Instead, they've asked everyone up to and including Congress and the president of the United States to fix their problems for them. The intervening time and inaction repeatedly suggested none of those parties possessed the will, or perhaps even the ability, to do so.

#leaders #follow

The Big Ten is trying to control the chaos.
Via Pete Thamel of ESPN, the conference is expected to pass a rule on Tuesday barring anyone who has been on an NFL team from being on a Big Ten roster.
It's unclear whether the rule will be enforceable. If the players have secured an injunction that allows them to return to college for a year, collective action to ban them from a group of college programs would potentially amount to the same kind of antitrust violations that have created the current ripple effects.
Of course, the Big Ten may not care. With the return of NFL players to college programs instantly becoming a widely unpopular development, the dynamic becomes an opportunity to try to build more momentum to get the Protect College Sports Act passed — thereby giving the NCAA the antitrust exemption it craves, along with the ability to partially pick the pockets of players who have leveraged the reckoning into revenue that would otherwise go directly to the schools.
In other words, it's more performative than substantive. Like the outcry after Brendan Sorsby won an injunction to play at Texas Tech. People don't like the idea of NFL players returning to college programs (never mind the fact that Nick Saban invited former NFL players to practice with current Alabama players), and that disdain can be used to help the system get what it so badly wants.

#rule #injunction

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley met with reporters Tuesday (Aug. 25) in advance of one of their final practices of the 2026 training camp.
Highlights:
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LB Tyrel Dodson will practice today barring a setback.
LB Jordyn Brooks should be able to get in some work before the opener Sept. 13 vs. Las Vegas.

#Miami #stubhub

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.
Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He is now expected to miss six months recovering. Based on that timeline, barring any setbacks, Sharpe should be able to take the court again in late February or early March.
Specifics of the injury, including when Sharpe injured his knee, are not yet known.
Sharpe averaged a career-high 20.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season, his fourth in the league after the Trail Blazers selected him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He signed a four-year, $90 million extension with the team last fall that will keep him with the franchise through 2030.
This post will be updated with more information shortly.

#last