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1 day ago
The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally going forward, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to complete the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Monday.
The deal will be the same as what was agreed to 2 1/2 months ago: Leonard returns to the Raptors, with the Clippers getting Brandon Ingram, Gradey ******* , two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and a pick swap, said the person who spoke to The ******* ociated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not received the required league approval.
It's a huge move for Toronto, which won the 2019 NBA ******* le with Leonard leading the way and is expecting to contend in the Eastern Conference. But the sides put the agreement on hold in early July pending any resolution of NBA's investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules with regard to Leonard's compensation.
The NBA hit the Clippers earlier this month with massive penalties as a result of that probe, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, fining the team $30 million and forcing it to forfeit five first-round draft picks, among other sanctions.
Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, was hit with a $700,000 penalty as a result of that investigation. But he was not suspended and his contract was not voided, and the Raptors evidently are now certain that his status will not be affected.

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3 days ago
The poll for Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week for Aug. 31-Sept. 6 turned into a three-person race.
Of the 9,803 votes cast, 8,836 went to three people.
Erie Mason volleyball player Addie Homrich was the winner with 4,226.
She had to hold off Summerfield football player Hudson Crots (3,052) and Monroe swimmer Karis Beaton (1,558).
More: Monroe County Region high school football roundup for Friday, Sept. 11

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4 days ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.
William Contreras, Bryce Turang and Jake Bauers also went deep for the Brewers (92-56), who have a commanding lead in the NL Central but for now are **** ured of at least a wild-card spot. They lead second-place Chicago by 10 games in the division, and their magic number to clinch that **** le is four.
Dustin May (7-9) and Garrett Stallings combined on a two-hitter while Milwaukee pounded out a season-high 23 hits. May worked six innings, giving up two singles to standout Reds rookie Sal Stewart in his seventh start for the Brewers. He was acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline.
Stallings got the last nine outs for his first save.
Andrew Abbott (6-11) allowed eight runs on nine hits in two innings, his shortest start of the season.

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5 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers' injury luck couldn't have been worse coming into the season. It's a team that consistently has been among the worst in the NFL in adjusted games lost. Unfortunately, that trend is continuing in 2026.
De'Zhaun Stribling left the game early on, but shortly returned. When he did come back, Stribling was carted off the field. It was a non-contact injury in which Stribling couldn't put any pressure on his left leg. The 49ers immediately ruled him out, which is never a good sign.
Stribling played 21 snaps before he left with an injury. The 49ers relied on Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel in Stribling's absence. They'll likely use Demarcus Robinson more moving forward.
A wide receiver core that looked promising a month ago is now without two of its top three targets with Stribling's injury and Ricky Pearsall out for the season.
Tight end Jake Tonges was also carted off with a lower leg injury. He's questionable to return, but this does not seem like somebody who is coming back:

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8 days ago
In 2026, sports highlights should be accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Unless you're Georgia Bulldogs football that is.
College football fans are among the most passionate in all of sports. And we have seen media companies and streaming platforms use that passion to drive subscriptions. There's a reason why there's at least one Ohio State Buckeyes game on Big Ten Network and Peacock each year, it helps to drive subscriptions for those outlets. But there has certainly been anger and disenchantment from fans and even legislators knowing that they are being forced to pay up to watch their team.
But Georgia may be taking it to an entirely new and absurd level.
The third-ranked Bulldogs began their season with a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday in what amounted to a glorified preseason game. And on Monday evening, they posted a teaser trailer for the program's official highlight video… with a catch. The full highlights were only available on the Glory Glory Georgia website and app. And access requires a minimum $20 monthly subscription fee.
As you might expect, the replies and quote tweets to the post are filled with fans in disbelief over having to pay a monthly subscription to watch a highlights video.

#highlights #state #glory
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9 days ago
SAN DIEGO - The Padres defeated the Yankees, 4-3, at Petco Park on September 06, 2026. The Sporting Tribune's Aaron Brenner was there to capture the following TST Images.
Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) pitches the ball during an MLB baseball game against the Yankees, Sunday September 06, 2026 in San Diego, California.
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Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) pitches the ball during an MLB baseball game against the Yankees, Sunday September 06, 2026 in San Diego, California.
Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates after hitting a home run during an MLB baseball game against the Yankees, Sunday September 06, 2026 in San Diego, California.

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10 days ago
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — DeJuan Williams scored on a 94-yard run in the first quarter, the first of six rushing touchdowns for Maryland in a 62-0 rout of Hampton on Saturday night.
Williams and Iverson Howard scored twice each for the Terrapins in their season opener, and Harry Dalton III and Jianni Davis had a touchdown apiece. Malik Washington and Cardell Williams each threw for a TD as well.
Maryland outgained the Pirates (1-1) 646-85 in Hampton's first-ever game against a Power Four team.
Williams' long run to open the scoring was the second-longest in Maryland history, topped only by a 98-yarder in 1978 by Steve Atkins against Clemson.
Williams also had an 8-yard scoring run and finished with 116 yards on three carries.

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11 days ago
It's a full weekend of USMNT soccer including several possibilities for head-to-head matchups. We have players still looking to make their season debut as well as some who are needing to reestablish themselves after staying put despite indications that they would, or should, be moving elsewhere. There is quite a bit on, so here we go:
Olympique Lyon v Auxerre — 1:00p ET: Tanner Tessmann did not appear last weekend for Lyon as the team settled for a 1-1 draw with Le Havre. Tessmann had played midweek for the team in their Champions League qualification match so perhaps it was just rotation as players look to gain their mid-season form.
PSG v Monaco — 3:05p on beIN Sports: After a wild transfer saga back and forth Folarin Balogun remains at Monaco, at least until January. However, he was not included in Friday's matchday squad and apparently was left off the team's Conference League roster as well so it looks as though he has work to do to gain back a position at the club.
NYCFC v Nashville SC — 7:30p on Apple TV: Matt Freese and NYCFC look to snap a five match winless streak on Friday night but they'll have to do it against league leading Nashville who have won four straight and have a nine point lead in the Supporters Shield standings.
Newcastle v Bournemouth — 7:30a on USA Network/Peacock: For the second straight week Tyler Adams came off the bench and Bournemouth conceded a late goal to drop points as Everton scored in stoppage time to draw level. Bournemouth will travel to Newcastle this weekend in search of their first win of the season as they face a Newcastle side coming off a 2-0 win over Tottenham.

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12 days ago
Most would probably agree with this next sentiment. The Baltimore Ravens can state whatever they want publicly. Everyone knows they didn't simply bring in Jake Moody to take a look at another leg.
Executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta spoke with media members on Wednesday for the first time since Baltimore introduced its initial 53-man roster. As expected, everything was on the table for discussion. He mentioned the inquiries the organization received about Joe ****** nano's services. The conversation shifted to a possible Lamar Jackson extension, which the GM said he'd like to have done by March.
He also addressed another elephant in the room, the added kicker. Except this time, the answer sounded less diplomatic and closer to what most Ravens would probably say had they been given the microphone.
Per Baltimore's GM, the goal was to indeed create competition at kicker as the regular season approaches. While the Ravens have publicly supported Tyler Loop throughout the summer, as they should, DeCosta made it clear the organization felt compelled to explore another option.
"We have got to make kicks. [This] gives us a fresh set of legs to look at, evaluate, compare, [and] see how it all works out. In the end, it is a performance business, right? It starts with me. We have got to do our job."

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13 days ago
There are a lot of things to say when talking about the Cleveland Browns.
Very old fans can reminisce about how the franchise was once one of the league's dynasties, led by the father of the modern NFL in head coach Paul Brown. But with their last NFL championship coming in 1964, those memories grow dimmer every year.
Those of us who are old, but not that old, can share tales of the teams of the 1980s, perennial playoff participants that reached the cusp of the Super Bowl three times under the franchise's last great head coach in Marty Schottenheimer and everyone's favorite quarterback in Bernie Kosar.
For today's fans, those teams may as well have played in the leather helmet era; it was so long ago. And while they have been able to cheer for some of the franchise's most legendary players like Joe Thomas, Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett, and Joel Bitonio, that has not always been a comfort once the game ended on another lost Sunday afternoon.
That is because, of all the things one could say about the Browns, the one thing they have not been able to say much since 1999 is that the team plays winning football.

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14 days ago
The Detroit Tigers may have just made one of the boldest bets in the international amateur market.
And "amateur" is doing some serious work here.
According to international baseball reporter Wilber Sánchez, the Tigers have reached a pre-agreement with 12-year-old Kevin Sosa that would eventually include a $4 million signing bonus.
Yes.
Twelve.

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15 days ago
Robert Stock can sleep well Monday night knowing he accomplished something against the Tampa Bay Rays that he had never done before in his MLB career: pitch into the sixth inning.
Not only that, but after going a career-long 5.1 scoreless innings against the American League's best team, the right-hander earned his first win since 2019 and his first as a starting pitcher following the Mets' 3-2 win over the Rays.
"It's really cool," Stock said about getting the win. "It takes a whole team to win the game and we saw that tonight with how great the defense was, how good the hitters were in the second half of the game. It's great when you step back and you look at how long it's been and I can both feel good about the team and myself."
Yes, the defense made some nice plays behind him like Christopher Morel's leaping catch with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning, but Stock was in total control against Tampa Bay and was the best version of himself that New York has seen this season.
Even more impressive? The outing came with the Mets in a 1-0 pitcher's duel for most of the night and right after a rough start against the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB's best team) where Stock allowed 10 hits and seven runs.

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17 days ago
Sophie Cunningham takes on new role alongside Fever legend Tamika Catchings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham is expanding her sports media résumé while continuing to help the Indiana Fever chase a WNBA championship. Cunningham recently interviewed Fever legend Tamika Catchings for a feature produced by USA Network. The conversation gave Cunningham an opportunity to move into the interviewer's chair and explore the career of one of the greatest players in league history.
Catchings discussed her childhood, her time at Tennessee and the ambition that eventually carried her to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. During the interview shared by USA Network, Catchings recalled writing down her professional basketball goal while she was in seventh grade.
"I remember sitting up there in my room," Catchings said. "I wrote down in my book, 'One day I will.'"
Catchings then ran down the hallway to tell her siblings what she wanted to become.

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18 days ago
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.
Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season's German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the wet conditions.
Dayot Upamecano headed the hosts in front from a corner and while Josha Vagnoman levelled things up for Stuttgart after the break, Bayern scored twice in three minutes through Olise and a Vagnomann own goal to restore control.
Bundesliga debutant Ismael Saibari created a late goal for Aleksandar Pavlovic and Diaz scored in stoppage time to extend Bayern's unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
With 14 goals including three hat-tricks, Harry Kane had scored against Stuttgart more than any other German opponent but had a quiet night and was subbed out late in the second-half.

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19 days ago
The Buffalo Bills wrapped their exhibition season in stylish fashion against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday at Highmark Stadium.
The Bills trailed late and rallied for a 28-27 comeback win.
It wasn't all easy for Buffalo in this one. The Bills had some struggles on special teams which directly led to scores for Pittsburgh multiple times.
That wasn't enough to stop quarterback Shane Buechele.
As players on the roster bubble kept on battling for a spot on the team, Buechele helped rally the Bills with a late score with less than two minutes remaining in the contest. Buechele ended up going on to convert the two-point conversion to take the one-point lead that the Bills would cough up in the dying seconds.

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20 days ago
In this week's Closer Report, Mason Montgomery has been lights out for the Pirates in the second half. The Marlins lost Pete Fairbanks to the injured list just as he'd been pitching well. And Elvis Alvarado has quietly been great since the All-Star break, taking the lead for the closer role in Sacramento.
⚾️ Baseball is back! MLB returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026! In addition to becoming the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball, NBC Sports will broadcast MLB Sunday Leadoff, "Opening Day" and Labor Day primetime games, the first round of the MLB Draft, the entire Wild Card round of the postseason, and much more.
Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Tyler Tolbert makes most of chance, target Eduardo Valencia
Who is stealing bases, who isn't, why, and how?
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21 days ago
The South West Londoners kick-off their European campaign against a side that competed strongly in Liga F Moeve last season.
When speaking to the media in the pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Bompastor admitted that Real Sociedad will provide a strong test but believes that her own side are well-prepared.
"It will be a strong test," Bompastor said. "Real Sociedad finished third in the Liga F. They are a Spanish team, so they have a really strong philosophy in possession, but they have a lot of quality out of possession as well.
"We know everything about them now and we have prepared for the game well. The game will also be about us and I'm confident with the quality we have shown during pre-season."
With no major international tournaments this summer, the Chelsea squad have had the oppoortunity to enjoy an extended break. Bompastor says that everyone is now refreshed and ready to go.

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22 days ago
LeBron James and the PGA Tour have teamed up to announce the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, a two-day event at Firestone Country Club for underrepresented aspiring golfers.
The experience will connect students in the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program with professional golfers who advanced through the PGA Tour's Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five program.
The inaugural event is scheduled for July 6-7, 2027. Firestone Country Club recently hosted its final Kaulig Companies Championship, which is moving to Newport Beach, California. Firestone had a 72-year run of hosting a PGA Tour event, notably the Bridgestone Invitational that Tiger Woods dominated for much of the 2000s and 2010s.
"For many years, PGA Tour events at Firestone have been a staple of our community, benefitting our hometown and bringing people together," said Michele Campbell, executive director of the LeBron James Family Foundation. "With this event, we're excited to not only support more diverse golfers getting into the game, but to also expose our I PROMISE students and more youth in Akron to the world of possibilities that golf opens up."
James recently launched a YouTube channel as he brings people along his own golf journey. This new partnership is aimed at opening some doors to the game of golf that some might not have previously had to the same degree.

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22 days ago
Despite ever-growing food and fuel prices, an ailing health care system, and violent conflicts in the U.S. and abroad, the far right has decided to continue to wage war on transgender student-athletes. And while politicians debate the topic within our nation's highest offices, many forget about the real human beings who are affected.
When West Virginia House Bill 3293, also known as the Save Women's Sports Act, became law in 2021, Becky Pepper-Jackson, a track-and-field athlete who identifies as trans, and her family challenged the bill in court.
Since then, the battle over whether schools should allow trans student athletes to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity has continued in West Virginia and other red states throughout the nation. On June 30 of this year, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold state bans on transgender girls and women competing in girls' and women's school sports.
"My 16-year-old daughter, Becky Pepper-Jackson, wants what most kids want: to be herself and play the sport she loves with her friends," Becky's mother, Heather Jackson, wrote in an op-ed for USA Today after the ruling. "I always knew that no matter what the court decided, Becky would be a winner because she has shown all of us how to love, accept, and be ourselves no matter the outcome."
Parker Tirrell, a lifelong soccer player, and fellow New Hampshire trans student-athlete Iris Turmelle were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports, which was signed into law in February of 2025.

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24 days ago
The Cleveland Browns took on the Buffalo Bills in the second preseason game of this 2026 season. Few starters entered the game, which here at DBN, we have no issue with. All across the league, numerous starters have gotten hurt in live games and ended their season before it began.
Every team in every league at every level needs practice games. Practices are great and are learning sessions, but the live aspect displays which players are getting it, and which players will be handing in their playbooks come August 30.
RELATED: BROWNS VS. BILLS FINAL SCORE
Against Buffalo, Cleveland started their second-team offense. QB Shedeur Sanders took his start, following Deshaun Watson starting the first preseason game.
Basically, the game was a process of Cleveland's backups against Buffalo's backup groups. But we learned quite a bit.

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25 days ago
As of right now, Manchester City are short of midfield options ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season getting under way this weekend. Looking at Enzo Maresca's squad, there is Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Nico Gonzalez and Rayan Cherki who will form City's midfield against Bournemouth. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders left earlier this week, and Bernardo Silva departed when his contract expired at the end of the 2025-26 season. It has now been revealed that Nico Gonzalez has been informed that he can leave Manchester City. If that report is correct, yet another midfield option could leave Enzo Maresca's squad.
Craig Hope of the Daily Mail has reported that Nico Gonzalez has been informed that he can leave Manchester City this summer. Furthermore, it is reported that Newcastle United maintains a strong interest in signing the Spanish midfielder and he is becoming open to the move. Lastly, it is also reported that some of Nico Gonzalez's City teammates are trying to convince him to shun Newcastle's interest and stay at City.
If Craig Hope's report is on the money, Nico Gonzalez is heading for an exit from Manchester City. He'd be another midfielder that City would have to replace. It is seemingly City's plan to replace any player who leaves from this point onwards.
It does seem harsh that Nico Gonzalez has been told he can leave the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. The Spanish midfielder is the only number six in Enzo Maresca's squad. Also, Nico Gonzalez showed during the first half of last season that he can play a role for this City team. He held down the fort superbly well while Rodri was out last season playing in Rodri's role. So there is evidence that Nico is good enough to play in an Enzo Maresca side.
It is hard to see why Pep Guardiola cast Nico Gonzalez aside during the second half of last season. Enzo Maresca seems to prefer Mateo Kovacic in midfield rather than Nico. Maybe Nico isn't thought to be physically strong enough to compete consistently in Manchester City's midfield. Perhaps the issue is that Nico's work in possession isn't up to standard. I'm not sure what the issue but clearly there is something that the majority are missing.

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26 days ago
At this point, it would be a massive surprise if Harry Kane backed out of talks with Bayern Munich and pushed to leave the club before the transfer window ends.
Even the thought of that seems ludicrous after months of both Kane and club officials saying that the Englishman is not going anywhere. Still, there is another report indicating that FC Barcelona, who does need a striker, is watching Kane's situation from afar:
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane's contract talks with Bayern Munich. The England captain is giving priority to resolving his future with the German champions where he is settled and discussions are ongoing about the length of deal for the 33-year-old.
Kane is understood to want a three-year deal and, as Daily Mail Sport revealed earlier this summer, Barca have made their interest known. Al Hilal are also keen on Kane even though they are pursuing Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins too.
There does not seem to be any chance that Kane will leave Bayern Munich, but if there is a smidge of a reason to worry, it would be because Barca has — somehow — just found ways to get deals done this summer. Whether it was swiping Anthony Gordon away from Bayern Munich or convincing Rodri to leave Manchester City and bail on a move to Real Madrid.

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27 days ago
AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 30: Shaun Shivers #8 of the Auburn Tigers knocks the helmet off Xavier McKinney #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide as he rushes for a touchdown in the second half at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. ***** /Getty Images)
Being a college football fanatic is a tough business. Watch parties, road trips, tailgating or just taking up the couch for an entire Saturday are just some of the options. From a happily married (about to be tested) man's perspective, I must navigate the better half's plans that don't include me watching television for 14 hours straight. To me it's non-negotiable.
In reality it's a non-negotiable negotiation. I often lose but I fight the good fight.
There's a major game with playoff implications every week. Conference games are must see. Being laser focused on a 2nd-and-11 from your own 23 while avoiding the side eye is an art. Master your craft fellas. To help I've identified five (for now) can't miss games that will directly impact the season. Blackout dates for doing anything else, if you will. Futures odds from various sources.
Beware the side eye.

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28 days ago
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected from her team's matchup against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The fifth-year coach appeared to be arguing a no-call after Dream forward Angel Reese missed a midrange jumper with 5:06 remaining in the second quarter. That drew Hammon's first technical as the Dream had a 33-29 lead.
Hammon then exited the sideline and charged towards officials on the court in frustration. She had to be held back by her ***** istant coaches and high-fived players and other team personnel as she headed toward the locker room after receiving her second technical foul in quick succession.
Assistant coach Charlene Thomas-Swinson took over in Hammon's absence.
It's Hammon's first ejection since the Aces lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on June 9, 2024.

#vegas #second #technical
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28 days ago
Eric Bieniemy said on Tuesday that his wife Mia is "doing great" and on the "road to recovery" three weeks after she was shot at the couple's Virginia home.
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator was meeting with reporters for the first time since Mia Bienemy suffered gunshot wounds to her arm and chest on July 26.
"It's one of the main reasons why I'm back here, because of her recovery," Bieniemy said. "She's truly a soldier. She's a saint and it's been incredible to watch. But I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house, so she was like 'you have my blessing to leave.' It was time to get back."
The couple's son, 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. In a court filing, his lawyer said he "appears to suffer from significant mental health issues" and "does not appear able to **** ist in his own defense at the present time."
Bienemy, who had been at training camp when the news broke about the shooting, said that once the situation settled at home he was able to watch a livestream of Chiefs practices to stay connected to the team.

#bieniemy #back #watch
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29 days ago
Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down how to use early season strength of schedule to gain an edge over your leaguemates. The two identify the players poised for hot starts, the ones facing brutal opening stretches and how savvy managers can use early season matchups to get ahead.
(3:40) Jeremiyah Love suffers high ankle sprain
(9:20) Breece Hall suffers groin injury
(14:10) How to take advantage of fantasy schedules
(17:00) Easy QB schedules: Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray

#suffers #harmon #justin #love
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30 days ago
Former Real Madrid player, coach and sporting director Jorge Valdano has weighed in on Barcelona's signing of Rodri, arguing that the Spanish midfielder would have had an even greater transformative effect had he ended up at Real Madrid.
Speaking on Movistar Plus Deportes, Valdano offered an unusual way of ***** sing the significance of the transfer. In his view, Rodri undoubtedly improves Barcelona, but preventing Madrid from acquiring a midfielder with his particular qualities carries considerable value of its own.
"For me, Rodri's contribution to Barcelona is worth 35 million, and what remains for Real Madrid is worth 40 million," Valdano said.
It is a striking ***** sment, but one that speaks to the different needs of the two teams.
Barcelona already have a clearly established footballing identity under Hansi Flick, and Valdano does not believe Rodri's arrival will fundamentally alter the way the Catalans play. Instead, he sees the midfielder as someone capable of reinforcing the principles already in place.

#rodri #worth #million #former
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1 month ago
Ferran Torres has this weekend taken his place high up the list of La Liga giants Barcelona's biggest-ever transfer market sales.
Frontman Ferran is for his part fresh off seeing his long-anticipated Camp Nou exit made official. After a saga spanning much of the summer window, the 26-year-old put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Ferran leaves behind a solid legacy in the colours of Barcelona, featuring, most notably, 65 goals, three La Liga ******* les, the Copa del Rey, and a trio of Spanish Super Cups.
After moving on with less than 12 months remaining on his contract, though, where does the former Manchester City man feature on the Blaugrana's list of most expensive sales ever?
An insight into as much has today been provided by market experts 'Transfermarkt '.

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1 month ago
Two seasons ago, the Indiana Pacers won 50 games and then reached Game 7 of the NBA Finals before falling to the champion New York Knicks after star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles tendon.
Last season, with Haliburton out while rehabilitating from surgery, the Pacers dropped to 19-63, a franchise worst.
Now, Indiana tips off its 2026-27 regular season at New Orleans at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, before returning to Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 23 for the home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse vs. the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m.
The Pacers announced the schedule Friday.
Among the highlights in a team news release:

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1 month ago
Former Clemson football standout Ray-Ray McCloud has found his next NFL opportunity, joining another NFC team ahead of the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears announced Monday that they signed McCloud, bringing in a veteran wide receiver who also offers plenty of experience in the return game. The move comes after McCloud worked out for the Detroit Lions over the weekend.
McCloud spent part of last season with the Atlanta Falcons before being released during the year. He later landed with the New York Giants, spending time on their practice squad before becoming available again.
The former Clemson receiver has put together a lengthy professional career since entering the league as a sixth-round selection by the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 NFL Draft. McCloud has recorded 159 receptions for 1,523 yards and two touchdowns during his NFL career.
His value hasn't been limited to offense. McCloud has consistently contributed on special teams, totaling 1,326 yards as a punt returner and another 2,890 yards on kickoff returns.

#mccloud #Career #bears