CHICAGO − Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said the handful of players who were held out at the end of spring practice in April have been participants in summer workouts and are due to return for the start of training camp in August.
Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels, the Buckeyes' returning starting left and right tackles, and Earl Little Jr., a transfer safety from Florida State, were among those who underwent procedures late in spring practice.
Day did not divulge the details of the injuries to Siereveld and Daniels during the spring, but then described their procedures as small ones. He said Little had a cleanup procedure on a knee that led him to miss the spring game.
"It's good to get all those guys back and have a full summer with them, which has been great," Day said during Big Ten media days on July 29. "Now we're ready for the preseason and everything looks good. I think it was the right thing to do. At the end of the year, you've got to clean up your shoulders, you've got to clean up your knees. All that went well."
While Siereveld started at left tackle last season, he also made six starts at left guard in 2024 and could slide inside if the Buckeyes reconfigure their offensive line to include Ian Moore, a promising redshirt sophomore.

#summer

Long before LeBron James bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the transition of power within the franchise began. Luka Dončić, whom the Lakers famously traded for in February 2025, became their crown jewel.
But James remained at the heart of JJ Redick's squad that season and this past season. James and Dončić co-existed remarkably well, each respecting the other's game while forming an entertaining three-headed attack with Austin Reaves.
Even though the Lakers have been planning their future around Dončić for a good bit of time now, it wasn't until James officially closed the door on his chapter in L.A. that Dončić stood alone in the spotlight. He's the undisputed face of the franchise, and he's reportedly embracing a leadership role that's seemingly heightened in the absence of James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP.
In fact, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Dončić is hosting the entire Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August. The trip will feature workouts, golf, bonding and touring Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, McMenamin reported on Wednesday.
Dončić, a six-time All-NBA first teamer, is preparing for a pivotal season in his already prolific career. He played his way into the MVP conversation last season before a Grade 2 left hamstring strain effectively ended his campaign prematurely. He experienced that setback in early April and didn't make it back for the Lakers' postseason run, which came to a screeching halt in the Western Conference semifinals.

#lebron

Dave McMenamin: Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will include workouts, golf and some Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp.
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No matter where LeBron decides to go, it would be seen as him chasing rings, since almost every team in the league already has stars. "Where does Charles and the legends want LeBron to go? Do they want him to go to the G League? Because if he went to Cleveland, is that team stacked? Is Miami with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is that team stacked? Jokic and Jamal Murray is that team stacked? Ant Edwards, Rudy Gobert I don't know; he left Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is that not? I don't understand the premise of the complaint," Windhorst said in response. — 7/28/2026 basketballnews.com
Shams Charania: "The Heat are among several championship contending teams that are monitoring Klay Thompson's situation and have interest in Klay Thompson potentially via trade or a buyout. Klay Thompson is in the final year of his deal. You know he wants to compete for a championship as a four-time ****** le winner. He signed on with the Mavs a couple years ago to play with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. A lot has changed in Dallas." — 7/27/2026 YouTube

#doncic #league

Dave McMenamin: Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will include workouts, golf and some Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Luka Doncic hosting entire Lakers' roster in Slovenia for four-day minicamp next month

#hosting #four #dave

Jalen Hurts did not wait for a question to establish the Philadelphia Eagles' standard for the 2026 season.
Hurts opened his first training camp news conference with a statement about the offseason, the workouts he organized with teammates and the importance of strengthening relationships throughout the offense.
"Really good summer," Hurts said. "We got a lot of work in, got a lot of guys together and definitely grew closer. The mentality is 100 percent alignment, zero entitlement."
The message reflects Hurts' approach to leading a roster filled with accomplished and highly paid players. Philadelphia has Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro performers and players with championship experience, but Hurts does not believe previous success guarantees future results. His offseason work amid A.J. Brown's departure was designed to build the alignment he referenced. Hurts trained with quarterbacks Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton in Orlando, Florida, while several wide receivers and tight ends participated in throwing sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers were among the offensive players involved. First-round receiver Makai Lemon joined the sessions after working through a hamstring injury. The workouts allowed teammates to develop timing while learning how each player communicates and responds to coaching. That familiarity is particularly important as Philadelphia installs Sean Mannion's offense and incorporates several new skill-position players.

#hurts #workouts #teammates #work

WESTFIELD – As he marveled at the zip on the ball and the fluidity with which his starting quarterback moved during recent private workouts in Florida, Colts receiver Josh Downs says he had to remind himself that Daniel Jones was ever injured.
"That's how good he looked out there. I'm excited to see him out there, full-go and getting after it," Downs said Tuesday.
Wednesday marks a monumental day for the 29-year-old quarterback, who a year ago entered camp on a one-year, $14 million prove-it deal that only promised him the chance to compete with 2023 fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson Sr. for the Colts' starting role, and no more.
In Indianapolis, Jones matched wits with head coach Shane Steichen and found himself holding the car keys to what in September and October was the league's most electric offense, and seemed a shoo-in to compete for the AFC's top seed and threaten for a deep playoff push.
Not yet even eight months ago, Jones collapsed onto the turf in Indianapolis' house of horrors in Jacksonville. A resurgent campaign that had sparked MVP conversations had been first hampered by a fractured fibula and then ended with the snap of his right Achilles tendon Dec. 7. But Wednesday, Jones returned to the field without restrictions. What once was a very real question -- whether Jones would be ready for a Week 1 return -- seems a foregone conclusion.

#jones #colts #downs #quarterback

WESTFIELD – As he marveled at the zip on the ball and the fluidity with which his starting quarterback moved during recent private workouts in Florida, Colts receiver Josh Downs says he had to remind himself that Daniel Jones was ever injured.
"That's how good he looked out there. I'm excited to see him out there, full-go and getting after it," Downs said Tuesday.
Wednesday marks a monumental day for the 29-year-old quarterback, who a year ago entered camp on a one-year, $14 million prove-it deal that only promised him the chance to compete with 2023 fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson Sr. for the Colts' starting role, and no more.
In Indianapolis, Jones matched wits with head coach Shane Steichen and found himself holding the car keys to what in September and October was the league's most electric offense, and seemed a shoo-in to compete for the AFC's top seed and threaten for a deep playoff push.
Not yet even eight months ago, Jones collapsed onto the turf in Indianapolis' house of horrors in Jacksonville. A resurgent campaign that had sparked MVP conversations had been first hampered by a fractured fibula and then ended with the snap of his right Achilles tendon Dec. 7. But Wednesday, Jones returned to the field without restrictions. What once was a very real question -- whether Jones would be ready for a Week 1 return -- seems a foregone conclusion.

#jones #compete

The Detroit Lions open their 2026 training camp on Wednesday, and on Tuesday, their veterans reported to the team's Allen Park training facility. As players rejoin the team, it's common for the team to make a few last-minute transactions in preparation for camp. Earlier in the week, we saw the Lions place three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and on Tuesday, they placed Christian Mahogany on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list, Christian Izien on the Non-Football Illness (NFI) list, and released veteran nose tackle Jay Tufele.
If you're not familiar with the difference between the lists, which list a player lands on is based on where they were injured and the type of injury. If a player was hurt while participating in an activity directly related to the NFL (games, practices, workouts, etc.), they land on the PUP list. If a player was injured in a non-NFL activity (which can include private workouts or in their personal life), they land on the NFI (injury) list. If a player is dealing with an illness (which can range from having the flu or Mononucleosis—like Mahogany had as a rookie—or even more serious illnesses), they land in the NFI (illness) category.
These lists also have some similarities as well. Like with the PUP list, placing a player on either NFI list at this stage does not require them to miss any games. They are restricted from practicing while on the injury lists, but players are also eligible to be removed from any of these lists at any time if a team believes a player is healthy enough to begin practicing. However, if a player remains on any of the lists through roster cutdowns, they will be forced to miss the first four games of the regular season.
Mahogany returns to Detroit this season expecting to work to retain his starting left guard job, so any absence will certainly hinder his ability to compete for that role. While he is out, look for either veteran Ben Bartch, second-year lineman Miles Frazier, or recently traded-for Juice Scruggs to try to seize the opportunity in front of them.
Izien joined the Lions this offseason and was working with the starting safeties in the spring as he was trying to acclimate to the Lions' scheme quickly, as he was also expected to compete for a starting role with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on the PUP list. While Izien misses time, Thomas Harper and Avonte Maddox, along with veteran Chuck Clark, should have great opportunities to get into the starting rotation at practice.

#lists #players

MIAMI GARDENS ― About seven Miami Dolphins receivers took up quarterback Malik Willis on an offer to do voluntary workouts in Jacksonville this summer.
"I'm just glad that they had a little time to spend and we can steal a couple reps before we get in the training camp," Willis said on the day training camp opened.
Four of the known receivers were Malik Washington, Greg Dulcich, Seydou Traore and Cole Turner.
What did Willis takeway from the extra work?
"Little things that you probably don't notice just looking around like who gets out there breaks faster, who I can throw to a little earlier than later, who likes it right on them or do they like it above their head?" Willis said. "I mean, just all those type of things that can help you be successful as far as minimizing risk."

#gardens

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks was finally able to put on his pads at an NFL training camp.
Tuesday's session proved to be another showcase for Brooks, who is progressing through his first healthy offseason as a pro. The 23-year-old shined this morning, putting his speed and suddenness on display—as he did during spring workouts.
He was asked about the session afterwards.
"It felt good. It felt good to be back out there," Brooks stated. "I'm just trusting the process that the trainers and coaches have for me. And just ultimately, believing in myself throughout the whole rehab process. And it was a blessing to be back out there."
Between two ACL tears to his right knee, one from college and one from his rookie campaign, Brooks has been limited to just three games since being drafted back in 2024. After being sidelined for the entirety of the 2025 campaign, the former second-round pick seems likely to factor into the Carolina offense from the jump—even drawing whispers of earning a featured role down the line.

#carolina #session #panthers

exas Tech and Colorado may be headed for another Big 12 fight, but the softest moment this week came off the field. Deion Sanders Jr. publicly thanked Joey McGuire for a gesture that stretched back years, long before the Texas Tech coach signed his $51.9 million extension.
"From Cedar Hill to Texas Tech – it's a beautiful thing!" Deion Sanders Jr. posted on X, tagging Joey McGuire. "I asked Coach for help expanding; he told me I could come record at Texas Tech during spring workouts and etc… I never got around to it, but thank you for always looking out for me since I was 14."
Joey McGuire wasn't simply another coach offering a favor to Deion Sanders' oldest son. He has known the Sanders family for well over a decade. Before he arrived in Lubbock, the 54-year-old coach built Cedar Hill High School into one of Texas's powerhouse football programs during a remarkable 14-year run that produced three state championships.
During that stretch, Joey McGuire coached Deion Sanders Jr. as a freshman in 2009 before he transferred schools. The football partnership lasted only one season, but the relationship never disappeared. Today, Bucky is best known as the driving force behind Well Off Media, the behind-the-scenes platform that has become almost inseparable from the Sanders family brand.
It started as a YouTube channel where Deion Sanders Jr. filmed everyday life around his family. Now it's much bigger than that. Well Off Media has grown into a major name in college football content. It's no longer just practice clips and locker-room videos. The company has brought in more editors and videographers, landed a partnership with Nike, and is steadily pushing into bigger projects across the sports world.

#sanders #joey #mcguire

On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that both starting wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) and projected starting rookie linebacker CJ Allen (calf) would begin training camp on PUP.
The former wasn't a surprise at all, as Pierce is expected to return later on in training camp from a purported minor cleanup surgery on his injured ankle earlier this offseason.
However, Allen's injury is a new one and came as a surprise, as he apparently aggravated his calf during a workout, although it's not expected to be a long-term injury by any means.
That being said, there's still one notable omission from the Colts' PUP list, as veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who is still working his way back from a season-ending neck injury, isn't on it yet. While Buckner did not participate in earlier team organized workouts or veteran minicamp this offseason, it appears he may be physically cleared to participate in training camp—at least on a limited basis and/or pitch count early on.
However, it's possible that there may be a roster move regarding Buckner ahead, as he still may have some meaningful work left to do in his ongoing neck recovery.

#camp #injury #colts #ankle

We are deep into the offseason for the Ohio State basketball team, but the incoming freshmen have joined the fray and are going through workouts with all of the other pieces that have returned or were a part of the transfer portal haul. One of those freshmen is guard Alex Smith, a local product just a few miles from campus in Upper Arlington.
Many know about five-star freshman Anthony Thompson, but Smith is a bit of an unknown to most casual OSU fans, so the Ohio State Hoops X account decided to share a short video for you to get to know the 6-foot, 9-inch, power forward with a deft shooting touch.
"Alex showed up on campus ready to work. The one thing I know about Alex is his shooting will translate from Day 1," Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler said ... "I love the fact that Alex is from close by. He's a Buckeye fan. Has been his entire life, and this program means something to him, and you can't have too much of that in your locker room."
Buckeye Nation should expect a high-energy, high-character player who can shoot the ball and has a high IQ," Smith said about himself ... "Growing up just down the street, it means a lot to be a Buckeye. I know what it takes to be a Buckeye, and I know the basketball fan base was always really strong, so it really does mean a lot. I take pride in being a Buckeye."
It's great that Ohio State is sharing these videos to give Ohio State fans a taste of what the newcomers are all about as they begin their careers in Columbus. We're sure there will be more, and as they are dropped, we'll have them for you.

#know

Fraternal twins Iman and Jihan Qamhiyeh have their sights set on playing basketball at the highest level, and their talent is already attracting attention from college programs before they begin high school.
The twins, who recently graduated from eighth grade, have received six Division I offers, according to Buchanan High School head coach Adam Wall.
"Yeah, the word's getting out about their game and how they play," Wall said.
Iman and Jihan, both 6-foot-1, have spent years competing in travel basketball, participating in twice-daily workouts and training in high-level practices. Their dedication has translated into success on the court against top competition.
"One time we were shopping and someone was like: 'Oh are you shopping for college?' I was like, 'I'm in eighth grade,' and they were like, ' What the heck," the twins said.

#level

We're only days away from the start of the New Orleans Saints' 2026 training camp, but some players are working their way back from injuries that derailed their 2025 seasons. Here's a look at each of the Saints players who returned after ending last season on injured reserve.
Means was dealt a bad hand with a bad ankle injury in the preseason, which put him out of action for the rest of the season. He's been active in workouts with Tyler Shough during the spring and offers a height-weight-speed combination not many other guys on the roster can boast at 6-foot-1, 212 pounds with 4.4 speed. But he's facing a ton of competition to make the squad in September.
Polk was acquired in a preseason trade with the New England Patriots, but he spent the 2025 season recovering from a shoulder injury suffered at Patriots training camp. He's worked hard to recover and build a rapport with his new quarterback Tyler Shough, and it's notable that he was one of several wideouts participating in the Drew Brees-led workouts in San Diego. Maybe a fresh start is just what he needed.
While he didn't technically play for the Saints last year, Emerson did miss the 2025 season recovering from Achilles surgery after going down early in Cleveland Browns training camp. And now he's healthy and taking reps whenever the Saints have been on the field. He could push Quincy Riley for snaps in the starting lineup across from Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Blackmon started at safety in Week 1 last year and stayed on the field for all 66 defensive snaps, plus three reps on special teams, but he noticed some discomfort after the game and was diagnosed with a torn labrum. He's dealt with labrum injuries before but this one required season-ending surgery. He's back in the starting lineup now that he's healthy.

#camp #last #Patriots #start

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is still angling for a new contract, but he won't be a holdout. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed in a press conference on Thursday that Brissett will be practicing with the rest of the team.
"Still ongoing. It's been productive between us and his team," LaFleur said of negotiations on a potential extension.
Brissett is set to be the team's starting quarterback this fall, but is reportedly aiming for an extension that will pay him like one. As a result, the veteran QB skipped the Cardinals' offseason workouts and optional practices while conversations were ongoing.
At the time, LaFleur downplayed Brissett's decision to miss OTAs. Brissett later made it to mandatory minicamp in June; skipping that camp or full-team training camp, which started on Thursday, would have made him a holdout.
Under Brissett's current deal, the veteran QB is set to make $4.88 million in base salary, with $1.5 million guaranteed and $2 million in potential incentives, per Spotrac. That makes him one of the lowest-paid starting quarterbacks in the league by far — below even rookie Los Angeles Rams backup Ty Simpson in annual salary, per Over the Cap.

#brissett #million #quarterback #ongoing

The Giants announced the first batch of players who will start the upcoming 2026-27 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and wide receiver Malik Nabers is not on it.
New York is set to start training camp in West Virginia next week, and the club announced that tight end Thomas Fidone II, DL Sam Roberts and DL Roy Robertson-Harris will miss the first four weeks of the season, at least, after being placed on the PUP list on Thursday.
Nabers avoiding the PUP list means there's a chance the former first-round pick could return to the club sooner than expected after the wideout suffered a torn ACL and underwent surgery last October. However, Nabers had to undergo a second surgery on his left knee earlier this year.
Although the second surgery is not ideal for Nabers or the Giants, the club remained optimistic about Nabers' eventual return. They said he was progressing well, but that he wouldn't do much in the early stages of the team's offseason program.
First-year head coach John Harbaugh said on the first day of voluntary workouts that he expects Nabers to get back on the field as they progress deeper into camp and closer to the season.

#nabers #surgery

The gruesome leg and knee injury that cut short Tyreek Hill's Miami Dolphins career is still causing him difficulty nearly 10 months later.
The former Dolphins star wide receiver released a video on social media Wednesday night that showed his rehab progress in a private workout while taking breaks to detail the process.
"I have no power in my left leg at all," Hill said in the video. "So I'm trying to regain all the power back in my left leg."
Hill, who was released by the Dolphins in February, underwent two surgeries to repair the knee dislocation suffered in last year's Sept. 29 Monday night game against the New York Jets. The way his leg turned the wrong way after getting tackled along the sideline that night at Hard Rock Stadium, it was always known it would be a long road to recovery for the 32-year-old veteran.
Many of the workouts Hill did in the video were impressive, performing explosive jumps in a pool and pushing off the leg he's rehabbing, showing there is at least some power where Hill says there is none.

#knee #left #Miami #wednesday

Larry Williams' announcement of his retirement as track coach has echoes of the time he was hired.
Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, Hall of Fame coaches John McNichols and Marshall Goss ran Bloomington's boys track/cross country programs before turning them over to a pair of future Hall of Famers in Larry Williams and Charlie Warthan.
Some four decades later, Warthan is leaving North, and Williams, 64, is now 66.7% retired, deciding to give up teaching a few years back and now stepping away as South's head boys track coach after 44 years while retaining his spot in charge of the boys cross country team. It's time for the next generation to step up.
"I've been thinking all throughout the season," Williams said. "It was time. A lot of things with it, including going in more and more stressed than I wanted to be.
"I still love it, but we had nearly 100 boys, and there's only 16 events. I laughed that this year I was going to start using Medicare and Social Security and just became a grandfather. That put some things in perspective. Cross country also takes a lot of time, but you're coaching everyone to the same event instead of workouts for multiple events."

#time #larry

Aaron Donald continues to work out as he contemplates coming out of retirement, training both privately at the Los Angeles Rams' facility and at home in videos that he's been posting on Instagram.
Drew Brees has seen some of the workouts Donald has posted and it leaves no doubt in his mind that the All-Pro pass rusher could realistically return to the Rams. In an interview with USA TODAY Sports, Brees said he "absolutely" thinks there's a real chance Donald comes back because of the favorable situation he'd be put in.
"I do. I absolutely do," Brees said. "I absolutely do because first off, I've watched the guy on Instagram and he looks like he's staying in pretty good shape. I mean, I'm still pretty scared of him," Brees said. "For him to sit there and go, 'Wait a minute, you mean I can come back, I don't have to play a full game, I can play between 20, 25 snaps a game, it's always going to be a pass rush, I'm always going to be matched up against the worst offensive lineman and all the attention is going to Myles Garrett and some of these other monsters up there? Like, yeah, why not?' And truly make a Super Bowl run, I think that temptation might be too much for him to pass up."
The Rams' acquisition of Garrett is what got the ball rolling and the wheels spinning in Donald's mind. He's never thought about returning before, but with the chance to pair with another multi-time Defensive Player of the Year, Donald is seriously thinking about it.
Adam Schefter of ESPN says it'll be "a while" before we get a final decision from Donald but it's a very real possibility that he comes out of retirement after watching from the sidelines for the last two years.

#pass #like #Retirement

As the offseason wears on, it's become apparent that the list of people who don't believe Aaron Donald can make an NFL comeback is smaller than the list of people who do.
In a one-on-one interview with USA TODAY Sports, Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees said he 'absolutely' believes Donald could return to NFL action in 2026.
"First off, I've watched the guy on Instagram, and it looks like he's staying in pretty good shape," Brees said. "I mean, I'm still pretty scared of him."
In the two years since his retirement, Donald has consistently posted videos of his workouts to social media – videos that seem to indicate he is still in playing shape if he were to decide to return to the Los Angeles Rams. The 35-year-old defensive tackle has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, but Brees said he's not doubting the possibility of a comeback.
AARON DONALD: Former DT says Myles Garrett trade 'got me thinking' on Rams return

#brees #Rams #pretty

Now that summer camp sessions are over in June, and the July recruiting visits are winding down, the coaching staff is able to provide us some information about summer workouts.
Front Court – Feeling much better after the two late additions. Both bring something different, Hall with the athleticism and Jurkovic brings that veteran older piece, can play both spots, can play inside but can also play outside and stretch the floor. Adding those two gives me five guys that we can play with down there, so that makes me feel a lot better.
Defending, rebounding, take care of the basketball are the identify of Wolfpack basketball
They've been pushed in ways that many of them have not been pushed before
Paul McNeil – He wants to be pushed hard. He doesn't want to be treated any differently. Our relationship is continuing to grow.

#summer #Basketball

The New York Jets are arguably deeper at wide receiver than they've ever been. Garrett Wilson is healthy and will be the passing offense's go-to playmaker.
The Jets are expecting big things from Adonai Mitchell, and they also used a first-round pick on Omar Cooper Jr. out of Indiana.
Wilson, Mitchell, and Cooper will be the Jets' unquestioned top three receivers. Isaiah Williams looked like a strong bet during offseason workouts (OTAs and minicamp) to make the 53-man roster. **** uming the Jets keep five receivers, the final spot could come down to the experience of Tim Patrick versus the upside of Arian Smith.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey signed Patrick earlier this offseason after their shared experience together with the Denver Broncos. Patrick was a very impactful receiver in 2020-21, but has encountered some difficult injuries as of late. He registered 15 catches for 187 yards and three touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last year.
Smith disappointed as a fourth-round rookie last season. The former Georgia standout recorded just seven receptions for 52 yards and zero touchdowns. The Jets should make him earn a 53-man roster spot this offseason, as opposed to handing him one based on the size of the investment.

#patrick #cooper #three

The Eagles traded for veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in April and signed him to a new four-year contract because they think he can make an impact for them on the field.
Greenard doesn't view that as the only reason why he's in Philadelphia, however. He will be part of a position group that also includes third-year player Jalyx Hunt and 2023 first-round pick Nolan Smith, and both of the younger players impressed him enough during the team's offseason workouts that he sees part of his role as making sure that they keep developing.
"I'm really excited. Jalyx and Nolan, their game is only going to continue to grow," Greenard said, via the team's website. "And I think my job here is just continue to help them with that. Any two cents I got, I'm going to [give them] to make sure that they get to that point that I know they want to get to."
The best-case scenario for the Eagles would be for Greenard to remain an effective pass rusher while Hunt and Smith take the next steps to form a potent trio they can pair with defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis on the front line of the defense.

#hunt #smith #make

With Detroit Lions players less than two weeks away from reporting to training camp, it’s the last opportunities for players to post their workouts. In normal situations, these workout videos are nothing more than expressions anticipation for the upcoming season. But in the case of Lions rookie defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard, he also showed off something that is truly a remarkable feat for an athlete.
In a series of three Instagram stories, Gill-Howard flashed the crazy athleticism he has that likely have Detroit intrigued about his ability to use that explosiveness in his pass rush. But what is truly mind-blowing is the final of the three stories. Gill-Howard executes a “kip up”—already a tough move, especially at 280 pounds—but he does it with a 45-pound plate on his chest. Check it out:
The move was so outstanding that even his teammate had to give it up. You may notice in the video a comment near the bottom that says “boy WTF.” That is from Lions defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo.
Gill-Howard is already an awesome story. Hopefully this level of ridiculous athleticism can translate to the field and help Detroit’s defensive line take their game to the next level.
Gill-Howard wasn’t the only Lions rookie posting some of the hard work he’s putting in ahead of training camp. Here’s Lions second-round pick Derrick Moore grinding:

Despite some early woes in the transfer portal, Mark Pope managed to **** emble one of the best portal classes in the country. Along with key returners like Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams, Kentucky Basketball will now enter the 2026-27 season as a consensus top-25 team.
However, few, if any, college basketball rosters are without question marks, and Kentucky is no different.
So, what are some potential pitfalls with this group?
The easy one to point to is the injury bug, which has been problematic over the last two years and has already hit several players. Transfer center Franck Kepnang is being held out of summer workouts after missing the end of last season due to a knee issue.
Meanwhile, Kam Williams is out as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired foot and is not expected to practice this summer, despite having returned for the final five games last season.

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves added a point guard Monday to shore up their roster.
The program signed Spain native Max Gaspa Ibanez from the Baxi Manresa team in Spain's professional Liga Endesa.
He fills a roster spot vacated when Bradley's projected starting point guard, Georgi Gerganov, suffered a season-ending knee injury during summer workouts.
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Barcelona-born Gaspa Ibanez, 20, played the last two seasons with Baxi, averaging 2.8 points per game on 9.4 minutes.
He shot 42.1% from the field and 27.3% from 3-point range in 25 games.

LAS VEGAS – The Detroit Pistons suffered their second loss in three Summer League games on Monday, July 13, falling to the New York Knicks, 86-75.
Chaz Lanier led the team in scoring for the second game in a row; the 2025 second-round pick finished with 24 points while knocking down eight 3-pointers. 2026 first-rounder Ebuka Okorie added 14 points, six rebounds and four ***** ists.
DEEP THOUGHTS: Detroit Pistons' search for shooting gets good omen from Chaz Lanier
The second-year wing lit up the scoreboard for the second day in a row, and might've earned the "Too Good For Summer League" label. At minimum, he has made a case for himself as the best shooter in Las Vegas this month, and a potential rotation player this season.
Lanier shot 8-for-12 from 3, bringing his two-day total to 15-for-24 (62.5%) after knocking down seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. He hit them in a variety of ways including catch-and-shoots, pindowns and stepbacks. Movement shooting has been a priority for him this offseason in workouts, and his work is showing.

LAS VEGAS – The Detroit Pistons suffered their second loss in three Summer League games on Monday, July 13, falling to the New York Knicks, 86-75.
Chaz Lanier led the team in scoring for the second game in a row; the 2025 second-round pick finished with 24 points while knocking down eight 3-pointers. 2026 first-rounder Ebuka Okorie added 14 points, six rebounds and four ******* ists.
DEEP THOUGHTS: Detroit Pistons' search for shooting gets good omen from Chaz Lanier
The second-year wing lit up the scoreboard for the second day in a row, and might've earned the "Too Good For Summer League" label. At minimum, he has made a case for himself as the best shooter in Las Vegas this month, and a potential rotation player this season.
Lanier shot 8-for-12 from 3, bringing his two-day total to 15-for-24 (62.5%) after knocking down seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. He hit them in a variety of ways including catch-and-shoots, pindowns and stepbacks. Movement shooting has been a priority for him this offseason in workouts, and his work is showing.

LAS VEGAS – The Detroit Pistons suffered their second loss in three Summer League games on Monday, July 13, falling to the New York Knicks, 86-75.
Chaz Lanier led the team in scoring for the second game in a row; the 2025 second-round pick finished with 24 points while knocking down eight 3-pointers. 2026 first-rounder Ebuka Okorie added 14 points, six rebounds and four **** ists.
DEEP THOUGHTS: Detroit Pistons' search for shooting gets good omen from Chaz Lanier
The second-year wing lit up the scoreboard for the second day in a row, and might've earned the "Too Good For Summer League" label. At minimum, he has made a case for himself as the best shooter in Las Vegas this month, and a potential rotation player this season.
Lanier shot 8-for-12 from 3, bringing his two-day total to 15-for-24 (62.5%) after knocking down seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. He hit them in a variety of ways including catch-and-shoots, pindowns and stepbacks. Movement shooting has been a priority for him this offseason in workouts, and his work is showing.