In a major development, London-based streaming platform DAZN will have a major hand in distributing local NBA broadcasts to fans next season.
According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, "DAZN is close to acquiring full exclusive local broadcast rights next season" for five NBA teams formerly under contract with Main Street Sports Group, owner of the now-defunct FanDuel Sports Networks. Those teams are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, DAZN is close to securing streaming-only arrangements with the Orlando Magic and "possibly" the Charlotte Hornets.
DAZN will also overtake what is now known as the Gotham Sports app, a joint streaming venture between YES Network and MSG Networks that sells access to local broadcasts for seven New York-area franchises — the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres.
The news is a culmination of DAZN's nearly year-long effort to break into the local sports broadcast market in the United States. After initially considering a lifesaving merger or acquisition of Main Street, DAZN instead chose to allow the company to collapse and attempt to court local rights for franchises independently. The streamer initially struck out on every MLB team following Main Street's collapse, but is now set to own streaming rights for at least nine NBA clubs, with the possibility of adding the Washington Wizards as a tenth under a non-exclusive streaming deal, per Sports Business Journal.
With the NBA looking to launch a centralized local streaming hub ahead of the 2027-28 season, DAZN will reportedly sign deals that are either one season in length or have mutual opt-out clauses following the upcoming season as teams demand the flexibility to join the league's aggregated local rights solution when it launches. If DAZN or a team invokes an opt-out clause, it will reportedly pay a termination fee unless, in the team's case, DAZN fails to meet certain performance metrics.

#sports #Streaming #season

Orlando Bloom and Swiss model Luisa Laemmel were spotted vacationing at an exclusive beach in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, on Sunday, July 26
The actor and the model, first linked earlier this year, previously enjoyed a luxury trip to Zurich together
Bloom's appearance with Laemmel comes just over a year after his split from longtime fiancée Katy Perry
Orlando Bloom is enjoying an Italian getaway with Swiss model Luisa Laemmel.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 49, was spotted at Alpemare Beach, an exclusive spot in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, owned by Andrea Bocelli on July 26. He was joined by Laemmel, 28, the Swiss model he's been romantically linked to since earlier this year.

#laemmel #swiss #year #orlando

As Lionel Messi takes a post-World Cup break after Argentina's loss in the final to Spain, big-name newcomers Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski are thrust into the spotlight as Major League Soccer has returned to action following an extensive summertime hiatus.
On Wednesday, July 22, after Lewandowski went scoreless in 63 minutes played in his debut for the Chicago Fire in a 3-2 loss to the Messi-less Inter Miami, Griezmann's MLS debut could not have gone much better. Griezmann — a World Cup winner with France in 2018 — scored his first MLS goal three minutes into the second half of Orlando City's 4-0 rout of the San Jose Earthquakes.
On Saturday, July 25, Lewandowski will look to score his first MLS goal when the Chicago Fire hit the road again to take on New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, while Griezmann and Orlando City take on the leaders in the Supporters' Shield race, Nashville SC.

#lewandowski #messi #orlando #loss

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis are venturing into new waters.
The two well-known combat sports names have agree to meet in an MMA bout on Aug. 29 at the Kia Center in Orlando, headlining the debut combat event from online crypto casino and sportsbook DuelBet. The show will be held under the "Duel: Arena" promotional banner, organized by veteran MMA matchmaker Dean Toole, featuring a hybrid card composed of MMA, kickboxing and boxing bouts.
The card, including Perry vs. Danis, will take place in a ring rather than a cage, per MMA Fighting. Toole told the outlet that the Aug. 29 lineup will additionally include "some influencer bouts as well, and a few [other] UFC vets" to be announced soon.
Perry (15-8 MMA) made his successful return to MMA in May with a second-round stoppage of Nate Diaz on MVP MMA's Rousey vs. Carano event on Netflix.
Prior to that, "Platinum" hadn't competed in MMA since exiting the UFC in 2021. Over that five-year gap, Perry emerged as the face of bare-knuckle boxing, rattling off a perfect 6-0 record in BKFC buoyed by brutal wins over a cascade of UFC veterans, including former champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, and current contender Michael Page.

#danis #toole #well #including

The Miami Dolphins are set to enter training camp with four quarterbacks on the roster, as Malik Willis is slated to start, Quinn Ewers is expected to be the backup and both Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski are battling for third spot on the depth chart.
However, the Dolphins are apparently looking for more competition for the room, as KPRC2's Aaron Wilson reported that Miami is set to host quarterback Jack Plummer for a workout next week.
Plummer played at Purdue from 2018-21, California in 2022 and Louisville in 2023, where he earned All-ACC honors. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the Carolina Panthers and spent his rookie season split between the practice squad and active roster.
The 26-year-old failed to make the roster last year and sat out the season before joining the Orlando Storm of the UFL. He led the team to an 8-2 record while completing 65% of his passes for a league-leading 2,189 yards, 17 touchdowns and one interception. His performance earned him All-UFL honors, and he was named the MVP of the league.
Plummer is also set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, July 24, so if he does well in front of Kyle Shanahan's staff, he might not make it to his workout in South Florida next week.

#Miami

The 49ers have often entered training camp with four quarterbacks under Kyle Shanahan. Last year, it was Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Kurtis Rourke, Tanner Mordecai, and Carter Bradley. There was an extra quarterback in the fold with Rourke recovering from a knee injury.
The previous August, it was Purdy, Mordecai, Brandon Allen, and Josh Dobbs. In August 2023, It was Purdy, Allen, Sam Darnold, and Trey Lance.
The 49ers have four arms on the roster currently, with Purdy, Jones, Rourke, and Adrian Martinez. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Niners will work out former UFL MVP Jack Plummer for the Orlando Storm. Plummer led the league with 2,188 yards and had 17 touchdowns with only one interception in 10 games. Plummer went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, but was waived by the Carolina Panthers last August during roster cuts.
The 49ers might want to give Brock Purdy rest during the next month, or need a quarterback to throw late in preseason games. To me, the team working out a quarterback is a sign they want to upgrade from Martinez. Plummer’s stat line would suggest he is the kind of quarterback Shanahan would gravitate toward.

#Purdy #brock #jones #mordecai

After an extended hiatus during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Major League Soccer is back!
So, in case you need a quick refresher, here are the clubs you should look out for as the 2026 MLS season gets back underway.
Orlando City vs. Nashville on July 25 at 7:30pm ET. Watch live on Apple TV
New York Red Bull vs. Charlotte on July 25 at 6:30pm ET. Watch live on Apple TV
Minnesota vs. Vancouver on July 25 at 8:30pm ET. Watch live on Apple TV

#watch #live #fifa #league

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn suffered a nightmare debut for San Jose Earthquakes as they slumped to a 4-0 defeat at home to Orlando City in their first match following Major League Soccer's break for the World Cup.
It was the 30-year-old's first game since his national side failed to qualify for the knockout stages following a 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final group game - and his first club game since coming on as a substitute in Nottingham Forest's 1-1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace in February.
But, in truth, Gunn could take little blame for any of the goals while also producing a couple of saves that prevented a more painful loss for Bruce Arena's hosts.
Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?
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#game #league #since #loss

The San Francisco 49ers will work out quarterback Jack Plummer, the reigning UFL MVP, on Wednesday, according to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. Plummer also has a workout scheduled with the Miami Dolphins next week, per Wilson.
Plummer, who led the Orlando Storm to an 8-2 record as a starter in 2026, threw for 2,189 yards and 17 touchdowns against just one interception, completing 65% of his passes for a 104.2 rating. He added 189 yards and two scores on the ground, capping a UFL season that made him one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league.
The 26-year-old is a well-traveled college veteran, having played at Purdue, California and Louisville. His final season at Louisville in 2023 was his most productive collegiate campaign, throwing for 3,204 yards and 21 touchdowns. Across his college career, Plummer completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 9,728 yards, 68 touchdowns and 31 interceptions in 47 games.
After going undrafted in 2024, Plummer spent some time on the Carolina Panthers, bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster before being waived ahead of the 2025 season. He is not related to former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer, who spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos.
Should San Francisco bring Plummer into training camp, he would be competing for a roster spot behind starter Brock Purdy in a quarterback room that currently includes Mac Jones, Adrian Martinez and Kurtis Rourke. Jones is likely the QB2, meaning Plummer would effectively be fighting for the QB3 role with Martinez and Rourke.

#plummer #wilson #jones #martinez

It's the final week of the regular season, and the top of the table is all set with the Green Bay Blizzard, San Diego Strike Force and Vegas Knight Hawks rounding out the top three after a heated battle the last few weeks.
This weekend will see several enticing matchups broadcast on Yahoo Sports, including a Sunday slate featuring some of the league's best: the Orlando Pirates vs. Fishers Freight (4 p.m. ET) and Green Bay Blizzard vs. Jacksonville Sharks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Offensive Player of the Week: Jimmie Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Sharks
Defensive Player of the Week: Gleson Sprewell, DB, New Mexico Chupacabras
Special Teams Player of the Week: Axel Perez, K, Tulsa Oilers

#green #blizzard #sharks #diego

A month after the whirlwind series of events that led to Dusty May becoming the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, new Michigan head coach Mike Boynton Jr. is speaking on how things went down.
In an interview with the Field of 68 on Thursday, Boynton said that he knew that May was considering leaving following the Wolverines' victory in the NCAA championship, but that the two of them didn't have a conversation about next steps until the day before May took the job. May's hire was officially announced by Dallas on Tuesday, June 23.
Boynton said that they'd had an inkling that there would be a leadership change at Michigan, as May's "name came up for pretty much every job, all spring, at every level," Boynton said. That included then-open positions at North Carolina, the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic, which were all subsequently filled.
Boynton, who spent seven seasons as the head coach at Oklahoma State, added that he was "sensitive" about trying to pry into what was going on with May.
"I really didn't know, and I really wasn't all that interested in finding out, because I didn't want him to feel like I was just another guy trying to seek information," Boynton said.

#trying

Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Miami Heat shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft and would go on to play in five games with the Heat as part of the NBA Summer League earlier this month.
Usually, playing in the NBA Summer League is a clear sign that a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility and has shifted focus to a professional career. However, that may not be the case for Hall.
Joe Tipton of On3 reported Thursday that Hall has been granted a fifth season of eligibility through a preliminary injunction, and will explore the possibility of signing with another program for his final season of eligibility.
The ruling most likely stems from the new NCAA eligibility ruling, otherwise known as the "5-for-5" ruling that allows athletes to play their respective sport for five seasons beginning when the athlete enrolls with a university as a full-time student, or the start of the academic year following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The rule allows student-athletes to compete for five seasons, virtually eliminating traditional redshirt rules and medical hardships.
If Hall signs with a program, it will mark the fifth program he has played for in five seasons. He signed with Auburn through the transfer portal last offseason after leading the Big 12 in scoring at UCF as a junior. Before his time in Orlando with the Knights, Hall started 28 games for George Mason after starting his career at UNLV.

#five #league

The reigning MVP of the United Football League (UFL) may soon be taking his talents to the NFL.
Orlando Storm quarterback Jack Plummer is set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins, according to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson. The 26-year-old's workout with the 49ers will be on Friday, July 24 while his session with the Dolphins will come next week.
Plummer enjoyed a stellar first season in the UFL, helping lead the Storm to an 8-2 record while completing 65% of his passes for a league-best 2,188 yards and 17 touchdowns with just a single interception. He also ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns, including a 70-yard scamper that resulted in a touchdown.
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#dolphins #next #yards

A former Carolina Panthers quarterback could be on the doorstep of an NFL return.
According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Jack Plummer is set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins. Per Wilson, the 26-year-old passer will visit the 49ers on Friday and the Dolphins next week.
Plummer, a standout from the University of Louisville, began as pro career as an undrafted free agent with the Panthers back in 2024. He'd spend that year and the summer of 2025 in Carolina, making a total of six appearances during preseason play as the third-string quarterback.
After being waived by Carolina ahead of last season, Plummer eventually found his way to the United Football League. This past spring, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,188 yards, 17 touchdowns and just one interception—leading the Orlando Storm to a league-best 8-2 record and capturing the UFL's 2026 Most Valuable Player honors.
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#panthers

The 49ers and Dolphins will be taking a look at the UFL's best player in 2026.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Jack Plummer will work out for San Francisco on Friday and Miami next week.
Plummer is the UFL's reigning MVP, having won it for his season with the Orlando Storm. He led the UFL with 2,188 passing yards while tossing 17 touchdowns with just one interception in 10 games.
Plummer previously spent time with the Panthers after going undrafted in 2024. He was waived by the team during roster cuts last year.

#wilson #houston #francisco #Friday

From the mountain range of Utah to the country roads of West Virginia and the bounce house in Orlando, the Big 12 has a wide arrange of stadiums that contribute to what makes college football so special.
Some of the most hallowed grounds in college football reside in the Big 12, with a great blend of history in stadiums more than a century old, to those that have struck fear in opponents the moment their feet touches the surface. Plus, the Big 12 may own the ****** le of having the most scenic backdrops that make for stunning visuals when taking in a game.
There is no correct way to rank stadiums, but there are several factors that go into them: tradition, aesthetics, gameday atmosphere and of course, home field advantage. Using a mix of it, this is where every Big 12 stadium ranks:
At 51,444 strong, Rice-Eccles Stadium stands alone as the best in the Big 12. Not only is it a picteresque stadium that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies, but it is a fearsome place to play for opponents. The Mighty Utah Student Section rocks the stands and its rare to have an empty seat. Utah is 47-13 at home since 2016, and somehow, the energy turns up if its a night game; the Utes are 29-6 under the lights in the past 10 seasons. All of it is why former Washington coach Chris Petersen said "it's what college football should be."
PROGRAM RANKINGS: Top 25 | Big Ten | SEC | ACC | Big 12

#home

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steve Spurrier always called this time of year “the talkin’ season.”
It was one of those classic Spurrier expressions that perfectly captured the annual ritual of SEC Media Days and preseason news conferences. Every coach is undefeated. Every quarterback has taken the next step. Every transfer is exactly what the program needed. Every new strength and conditioning coach has made the players bigger, stronger, faster. Every new offensive coordinator is going to play fast and be explosive. Every new defensive coordinator promises his guys will pin their ears back and be more physical and aggressive. Meanwhile, every fan base convinces itself that this is finally the year.
Translation: There are no losses in July, only optimism.
And if somebody handed out championship rings for the talkin’ season, Florida coach Jon Sumrall would already have one.
Since the day he walked into Gainesville, Sumrall has been exactly what a weary Gator fan base desperately needed after four years of Billy Napier. He’s been candid, charismatic and refreshingly quotable. He has challenged his players publicly, energized donors privately and reconnected with a fan base that had grown emotionally exhausted. His candidness, energy and intensity even won over the room Wednesday at SEC Media Days in Tampa.

#days

Today, the Orlando Pride announced that forward Seven Castain has signed a new contract through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029. She has also been loaned to Dallas Trinity FC of the USL Super League for the remainder of the 2026 season.
“Seven has shown tremendous professionalism and maturity throughout her first season in this league,” said VP of Soccer Operations & General Manager Caitlin Carducci. “She arrived in Orlando with an impressive collegiate résumé and has continued to demonstrate the qualities that can make her one of the top young forwards in the country. We’re excited to continue investing in her development and think the move to Dallas will allow her to continue to gain valuable minutes and playing time to continue her growth.”
Castain arrived ahead of the 2026 season on a one-year deal from TCU. Castain has earned 11 appearances in her rookie season.
Castain originally joined the Pride ahead of the 2026 season after signing a one-year deal. In her rookie campaign, the forward has appeared in 11 matches and made her professional debut in Orlando’s season opener, playing the full 90 minutes against the Seattle Reign.

#season

Washington Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of 25-year NBA veteran ***** istant coach Charles Klask.
Klask, a graduate of Michigan State in 1999, began his coaching career in the NBA as a video coordinator for the Detroit Pistons in 2000-01 under then-coach Rick Carlisle. He spent the next decade as a scout with the Orlando Magic, working for Doc Rivers and Stan Van Gundy among other notable head coaches for the organization before he advanced into a coaching role.
Most recently, Klask spent eight seasons with the Denver Nuggets as an ***** istant coach, helping develop players like three-time MVP big man Nikola Jokić, while being on staff for the franchise's first championship in 2023.
The hiring of Klask is the second confirmed coaching change this offseason for Sprinkle. It follows the addition of ex-Marquette ***** istant coach DeAndre Haynes, giving Sprinkle a wealth of experience joining his bench for the 2026-27 men's basketball season as the third-year coach aims to return UW to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 under former coach Mike Hopkins.
Having coached numerous All-Star-caliber players in the NBA over his two-plus decades spent in the league—Blake Griffin, Chauncey Billups, and Andre Drummond, among several others—the addition of the Big Ten alum should blend well with a veteran-laden roster that features seven juniors and seniors.

#assistant #hiring #veteran

As reported earlier this week, former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja is preparing for an NBA comeback. According to The Stein Line, multiple teams have shown interest in the former Orlando Magic forward.
Stein also reported that some teams listed include franchises currently in the LeBron James sweepstakes. Although Hezonja averaged only 6.9 points in five NBA seasons, the Croatian forward averaged 20 minutes played or more in just two of his five years. Last season with Real Madrid, Hezonja tallied 17.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Still just 31 years old, Hezonja is capable of providing quality minutes off the bench in an NBA rotation.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Multiple NBA teams interested in signing former top-five draft pick

#reported #pick #forward

HOLT – Tre Holloman arrived wearing a Michigan State sweatshirt with the same Spartan head logo he famously protected and kissed. The moment that brought him heaps of adoration.
From the same fanbase that, two months later, turned on him in 2025 when the team captain shockingly announced he would be entering the transfer portal after three seasons at MSU.
Admittedly, things did not go as planned when the combo guard left Tom Izzo's program and landed at North Carolina State with coach Will Wade. But on Tuesday, July 21, Holloman returned to mid-Michigan after a stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League to get some run with and against his former teammates at the Moneyball Pro-Am.
And to profess his appreciation for Izzo, the Spartans and the community he now lives in as a new father.
"This is home for me," Holloman said before taking the court at Holt High. "I was here for three years. My daughter's from Lansing, and I live in Lansing. So this is home."

#state #admittedly

American boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas.
Rapp, 26, was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff's office.
The driver has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, losing to Tiara Brown in Orlando, which left her with an 8-1-1 record.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement: "She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family."

The Orlando Magic television broadcast will have a different sound to it next season.
David Steele, who called 37 seasons of Magic basketball between both television and radio, announced his retirement from broadcasting on Tuesday. The veteran play-by-play announcer served as the Magic’s television voice for 28 seasons after nine years as the team’s radio voice.
“When I interviewed with Pat Williams back in 1988, I never dreamed it would play out this way. Now it is time for me to put the microphone down and spend time with my family. It’s been an honor to represent the Orlando Magic and I am forever grateful,” Steele said in the announcement.
Dante Marchitelli will serve as the new full-time television play-by-play announcer for the Magic beginning next season. Marchitelli is in his 28th season with the Magic, most of which he’s spent in the role of a studio host and sideline reporter. For the past three season, Marchitelli has filled in for Steele on play-by-play duties. Former Orlando Magic player Jeff Turner is expected to remain the team’s television **** yst.
“Working with David Steele for the past 20 years has been the highlight of my career,” Marchitelli said in the announcement. “He is an absolute legend and I can’t thank him enough for everything he has taught me along the way. This is a dream come true and I’m looking forward to continuing my connection with Orlando Magic fans everywhere.”

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, honoring three legendary players and three iconic coaches whose collegiate careers represent the highest levels of achievement in the history of the game.
The inductees include coaches Jay Wright, Orlando “Tubby” Smith and Ted Owens, alongside players Danny Ainge, Glen Rice and the late Walt Hazzard.
“The Class of 2026 represents the very best of college basketball—individuals whose performance, leadership and impact helped shape the game at the highest level,” NACB Hall of Fame CEO Kevin Henderson said. “Their legacies will forever be preserved as part of the sport’s rich history.”
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Over his more than 30-year career, Smith led seven Division I programs, including Tulsa, the University of Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Texas Tech, Memphis and High Point. Smith’s career included leading Kentucky to the 1998 national championship during his first season with the Wildcats.

Defensive upgrades have been the main focus of the Bengals offseason, but they'll need to remain a potent offensive team as well if they are going to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
Part of that puzzle will be protecting quarterback Joe Burrow and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. thinks the team is ready to go on that front. Brown is one of five returning starters on the offensive line and he said during an appearance on the Locked on Bengals podcast that he believes the unit is as good as it gets when it comes to slowing down opposing pass rushers.
“I really think — and I say this confidently — I really feel like we got the best pass protection unit in the NFL,” Brown said. “There isn’t a lot of groups that could come do what we do on a week-to-week basis and have the success that we’ve had, especially with the circumstances.”
Playing with three different quarterbacks last season didn't make life easier for the line, which explains Brown's comment about the circumstances. The lack of a consistent run game was also an issue and an upgrade on that front would make it harder to find ways to slow down the Cincinnati offense in 2026.

The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age appears to be.
The Concussion & CTE Foundation said today that it has identified 10 NFL players since 1960 who died of ALS before the age of 50. ALS is typically a disease ******* ociated with aging, and it is extraordinarily rare in the general population for people to die of the disease before age 50. The same study says that based on population models, there should have been fewer than one NFL player since 1960 who died of ALS before age 50: Mathematically, the expected number would be 0.24 ALS deaths before age 50 out of a sample the size of the 19,824 NFL players whose health records were studied.
The study did not name all 10 players who have died of ALS, but some former NFL players who have been publicly identified as dying of ALS before turning 50 include 49ers linebacker Eric Scoggins at age 49, Patriots and Eagles running back Kevin Turner at age 46, Vikings defensive back Orlando Thomas at age 42 and Oilers defensive tackle Glenn Montgomery at age 31.
Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a co-author of the study, said the findings are alarming.
"ALS deaths among former NFL players, particularly those who die at younger ages, are occurring far more often than could possibly be expected by chance," he said. "These findings are deeply concerning and underscore the urgent need to understand how repetitive head impacts and motor neuron disease may be connected. We must translate this knowledge into action by helping former players access specialized neurological care and accelerate research toward treatments and prevention. Every ALS diagnosis is devastating, and this data strengthens our responsibility to act with urgency.”

As you might have seen, Daryl Dike has posted a farewell message to Albion fans on social media.
The post is his first public words since the American striker was released at the end of last season.
His time at the club was marred by numerous injuries, which is why he was reduced to just 68 appearances after signing for around £7m from Orlando City in January 2022.
It was then-boss Val Ismael who pushed for the signing after working with him during a loan spell at Barnsley.
He scored nine goals in 22 appearances for the South Yorkshire side but, as we know, he was unable to replicate that form at Albion.

Four of the cities in the state's **** ysis received private contributions ranging from 18% to 62% of the project. Some cities secured annual rent payments or other revenue sharing to offset public funding. Among the state's six comparable projects, only Memphis, where negotiations are ongoing, and Orlando relied entirely on public funding for construction.
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Former Kentucky head basketball coach Orlando "Tubby" Smith has been named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2026.
Smith coached the Wildcats to the 1998 national championship in his inaugural season. UK won 35 games that year and beat Utah 78-69 in the ******* le game.
He took UK to the NCAA Tournament in all 10 of his seasons as coach, making four Elite Eights along the way.
Smith won five regular season SEC championships, five SEC Tournament ******* les and was named SEC Coach of the Year on three occasions. He led Kentucky to 22 or more wins in all 10 of his seasons leading the program from 1997-2007.
Smith will be joined in the hall of fame class by Jay Wright, Ted Owens, Danny Ainge, Glen Rice and Walt Hazzard.

At the start of the offseason, the Golden State Warriors made changes to their coaching staff. Shortly after Steve Kerr agreed to return to the Bay Area for another season as head coach of the Warriors, a pair of **** istants exited the Bay Area. Both Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse left Kerr's coaching staff, leaving an opening on the sideline.
On Sunday, the Warriors added a former NBA head coach to the staff. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Frank Vogel has agreed to become the **** ociate head coach of the Warriors, joining Kerr's staff in Golden State.
Vogel joined the Boston Celtics as an **** istant coach in 2001 before becoming head coach of the Indiana Pacers in 2010. Vogel has also been the head coach of the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. He spent the 2025-26 season as an **** istant on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks. Vogel will now join Ron Adams to form a formidable defensive scheming duo on Kerr's staff.
In his first season in Los Angeles, Vogel helped the Lakers secure the NBA championship. Vogel spent three seasons coaching LeBron James, winning a championship in 2020. James is currently a noted free-agent target for the Warriors.
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