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Cleveland Browns coach says Lane Kiffin called about portal

The Cleveland Browns have waived tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who plans to join LSU if he clears waivers, reuniting with coach Lane Kiffin in a move that would make him the first player to return to college football after an NFL stint. The decision follows a Louisiana court ruling granting a temporary restraining order to athletes from the Class of 2022, allowing them a fifth year of eligibility. The Browns are also waiving defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, another former Ole Miss player, who is expected to join LSU.

16 outlets · 26 articles 3d ago

US Democrats urge halt to ICE electric shock gloves amid abuse fears

Three Democratic lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, have asked the US government to halt ICE's plan to buy electric shock gloves, warning of potential misuse and injury. The letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticizes ICE's use-of-force record and training under the Trump administration. ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on the devices by March.

4 outlets · 4 articles 3d ago

Browns coach Todd Monken on TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the portal: "Man, isn't this shit crazy?"

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Dae'Quan Wright has entered the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the first active NFL player to do so, after a Louisiana court granted him an extra year of eligibility. Wright, who played two seasons under Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, is expected to join LSU if he clears waivers, a move that has sparked controversy and drawn reactions from coaches and former players.

9 outlets · 11 articles 3d ago

Report: Missouri's Hardy won't be ready for start of season

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy will miss the Tigers' season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sept. 3 as he continues recovering from a gunshot wound sustained in May. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz provided the update after fall camp, noting the six-week return-to-play protocol had not progressed enough for Hardy to practice at full speed.

17 outlets · 21 articles 3d ago

Elite Play by Bryce Harper Has Helped Spark Phillies Run

Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 39th home run, a two-run walk-off blast, as the Philadelphia Phillies erased a four-run deficit in the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4, their ninth straight win.

11 outlets · 19 articles 3d ago

Strait of Hormuz will not open until US corrects its behaviour: Iran's Mohsen Rezaei

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.

16 outlets · 26 articles 3d ago

Strait of Hormuz will not open until US corrects its behaviour: Iran's Mohsen Rezaei

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.

8 outlets · 11 articles 3d ago

Eagles give encouraging Ja’Quinden Jackson update

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was taken to a hospital after a scary injury on the opening kickoff of Saturday's preseason game against the New England Patriots. The team said he had movement in all extremities, and his agent later reported he was awake with full limb movement and a negative CT scan. Jackson was released from the hospital and traveled home with the team.

17 outlets · 25 articles 3d ago

Drivers turn their attention from the buildings to the bumps while testing out DC’s IndyCar track

Alex Palou won his seventh pole of the season for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., while drivers focused on the challenging bumps of the new street course. The race, created by President Trump via executive order, drew record viewership and a festive atmosphere.

9 outlets · 12 articles 3d ago

Jeff Duncan: Three things we learned from the Saints’ ugly preseason loss to the Rams

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Los Angeles Rams 34-0 in their second preseason game, with the defense and backup quarterbacks struggling. Coach Kellen Moore cited a lack of discipline and detail, as the team committed 12 penalties and turned the ball over three times, while Rams' Stetson Bennett solidified his backup role.

6 outlets · 10 articles 3d ago

Little Ripper: Cam Smith stays in LIV title contention

Michael La Sasso, a 22-year-old rookie, won LIV Golf Indianapolis with a closing 65, edging Jon Rahm by a stroke. Rahm secured his third straight season points title, while Cameron Smith faded to tied 17th. The event was clouded by LIV's uncertain future after the Saudi fund announced it would end investment.

9 outlets · 10 articles 3d ago

Erasmus vows Springboks can still win series after Ellis Park rout by All Blacks

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks can still win the four-test series against New Zealand after a 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park, citing past comebacks. The All Blacks' win, their biggest ever at the venue, ended South Africa's 12-test winning streak and stripped them of the No. 1 ranking.

10 outlets · 19 articles 3d ago

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch

Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Taylor Sheridan of stealing the premise of his hit series Yellowstone from her 2016 pitch for a show called Sovereign Nation. The suit, which names Sheridan, Paramount, and others as defendants, alleges multiple specific similarities between the two projects. Sheridan has not publicly commented on the allegations.

1 outlet · 1 article 3d ago

hitter against the Yankees through six innings

Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Saturday before losing the bid on a Jazz Chisholm Jr. single, but the Blue Jays still fell 4-3. However, the Yankees bounced back with an 8-3 win on Sunday to take two of three in the series.

6 outlets · 10 articles 3d ago

Texas LB Ty'Anthony Smith Dismissed for Conduct Detrimental to the Team

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian announced the dismissal of linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith for conduct detrimental to the team, complicating the linebacker rotation ahead of the season opener. Separately, the father of freshman cornerback Hayward Howard Jr. posted a rant on X threatening to expose the program, though insiders say the two events are unrelated.

4 outlets · 5 articles 3d ago

Astros Announce Jeremy Peña News During Athletics Series

The Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 comeback win over the Astros on Saturday night, powered by an eighth-inning rally that featured a wild pitch, Lawrence Butler's tying single, and Tommy White's three hits. Jeremy Peña, back in the leadoff spot after a hand injury, contributed an RBI single in the Astros' three-run seventh.

4 outlets · 5 articles 3d ago

2 dead, 12 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisian coast

A migrant boat capsized off the Tunisian coast, leaving two dead and at least 12 missing, with one survivor rescued. The EU-Tunisia migration agreement has reduced departures but rights groups raise concerns about treatment of migrants.

2 outlets · 2 articles 3d ago

Rush, Strand pick apart Colts’ defense as Falcons roll to big win

Atlanta Falcons backups Cooper Rush and Jack Strand combined to complete 22 of 28 passes for 297 yards, leading the team to a 34-6 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Falcons snapped an eight-game preseason losing streak, while quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was cleared to practice fully and will make his return to team drills Monday.

6 outlets · 11 articles 3d ago

2 dead, 12 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisian coast

A migrant boat capsized off southern Tunisia, killing at least two people and leaving 12 missing, with one survivor rescued. The national guard reported the incident on Saturday, and search operations were ongoing.

6 outlets · 6 articles 3d ago

Cleveland fans boo Deshaun Watson as he struggles in return

Deshaun Watson was booed by Cleveland fans in his first home game since tearing his Achilles in 2024, and he called the reaction 'disrespectful' and 'personal.' Despite the backlash, coach Todd Monken named Watson the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Jaguars, with Shedeur Sanders as backup.

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