CHICAGO — It’s rare that Michigan football not only brings a quarterback to Big Ten media days, but one who is an underclassman.
Usually, the maize and blue tend to have upperclassmen come to the signature media event of the offseason, which has often precluded the quarterback position. No quarterbacks came to the event under Jim Harbaugh, nor did any under Sherrone Moore. Yet, in Kyle Whittingham’s first year, he brought sophomore signal-caller Bryce Underwood to Chicago for the series of press conferences.

Port Vale have continued their recruitment drive before the start of the new season with the signings of defenders Aaron McGowan and Lewis Montsma on one-year deals.
McGowan, 30, has been on trial at Vale Park following the end of his contract with Tranmere Rovers this summer.
He played under Vale boss Jon Brady at Northampton Town and helped the Cobblers win promotion to League One in the 2022-23 season.
Dutchman Montsma joins Vale following the expiration of his contract with Dundee this summer.

The first day of padded practice for the San Francisco 49ers also included the team’s first fight of training camp.
The dustup was initiated when Fred Warner and tight end Jake Tonges got into a heated shoving match after a play according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. However, it was linebacker Dre Greenlaw and running back Christian McCaffrey who ignited the fuse for a scuffle.
Greenlaw, per the SF Standard’s Lombardi, shoved McCaffrey to the ground after the veteran RB caught a pass. That led to McCaffrey throwing the ball at Greenlaw and shoving him back.

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August is kicking off with a bang as WWE hosts SummerSlam across two nights this weekend in Minnesota. It marks the second time WWE has shifted its second-biggest PLE of the year to a two-night format, and the show has big shoes to fill after last year’s surprise-filled show.
As usual, the Uncrowned Horsemen — Kel Dansby, Robert Jackman, Drake Riggs and Anthony Sulla-Heffinger — are here to break down the entire event, answer burning questions and make predictions for the 12-match card. Let’s ride!
CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship headlines Night 1.

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Uncrowned has PFL New York live results, round-by-round updates, highlights and start time for the Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan and Dakota Ditcheva vs. Denise Kielholtz fight card on Friday night at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. In the main event, PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov defends his 155-pound title against undefeated American challenger Archie Colgan in a five-round showdown.
Nurmagomedov (21-0, 1 NC) is widely considered one the top talents in the world outside of the UFC.

Ben Johnson’s answer was unmistakably purposeful and undeniably shrewd. 
When he was asked how his team is handling the hype generated by winning 11 games last season and coming up just shy of making the NFC championship game, the Chicago Bears head coach pounced on the chance to fire up his players. Johnson went out of his way to highlight the popular narrative that this year’s Bears may struggle to duplicate last season’s division title or double-digit win total.
“Well, we’re the No.

Prepare yourself for The Fight this Saturday, an impressive fight card headlined by Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda, who will battle for the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship title. Saturday’s fight card will also feature IBF Lightweight World Champion Raymond Muratalla vs. former World Champion Robson Conceição, as Muratalla defends his title. These bouts plus many more will take place in Las Vegas, but if you’re not planning to watch in person, there are a few ways to check them out at home.
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With much of the baseball world focused on Tarik Skubal, another starting pitcher from the Detroit Tigers could be emerging as an appealing trade deadline option.
The Tigers scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled Friday start for non-injury reasons, a move widely viewed as a precautionary step before the MLB trade deadline on Monday, August 3. The former No. 1 overall pick is enjoying arguably the best season of his career, posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 16 starts. He could be a valuable mid-rotation starter for contenders seeking pitching help.

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Tennessee football’s star running back DeSean Bishop showed his support for teammate Arion Carter after the Vols linebacker was hit with a two-game suspension by the NCAA for accepting a $427 flight from his agent while going through the NFL draft process last winter.
Bishop shared a statement on Instagram on July 31 and tagged it with #STANDFORAC. He called for a closer review of the circumstances that led to Carter’s suspension.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s position came under further scrutiny on Friday as the governing body’s chief operating officer strongly criticised his plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
In a statement released to the Associated Press, Kevin Lamour described the controversial plans as “the project of one person” and said “the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right questions and make the right decisions”.

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MK Dons have signed winger Sam Silvera on a free transfer after he was released by Middlesbrough at the end of last season.
The 25-year-old was a first-choice player under former Boro boss Rob Edwards at the beginning of the 2025-26 season but was unable to retain a regular place in the side after suffering a foot injury in February.
He is an Australian international, earning eight caps, but was not part of the Socceroos’ 26-man World Cup squad this summer.

Chelsea have signed Italy midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona on a four-year contract.
The 19-year-old spent the past two seasons on loan at Roma, and Chelsea have been tracking her progress for several years.
Dragoni has 24 caps for Italy, having made her international debut aged 16, and has experience in the Women’s Champions League.
“I still can’t believe I have signed for Chelsea,” said Dragoni.
“When I was a child, not even in my biggest dreams did I think I would sign for Chelsea. It’s unbelievable. I’m really excited.

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The NFC South has become one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions in recent years, but Bleacher Report isn’t convinced it’s one of the league’s best.
In a preseason ranking of every NFL division, Kristopher Knox placed the NFC South eighth, making it the lowest-ranked division heading into the 2026 campaign. The ranking factored in last season’s results, offseason additions and departures, and each team’s placement in Bleacher Report’s latest power rankings.
Knox acknowledged that every team in the division has reasons for optimism.

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings clawed their way to a 9-8 record, winning their last five games in a row. While the offense struggled, the defensive side of the ball played very well, finishing third in total defense. This was spearheaded by a few unsung heroes who are looking to have an even bigger impact in 2026.
According to Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports, defensive tackle Jalen Redmond is in line for a big season, as Pereles listed him as an under-the-radar player entering 2026.

The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.

Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list Friday, less than nine months after surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee.

CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Let’s look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason — one from each team.

Woodland’s Ean Pringle (21) celebrates his touchdown with teammate and brother Justin Pringle (17) during a CIAC high school football game against Seymour at Woodland High School in Beacon Falls, Conn., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media)

Here’s a list of Naugatuck Valley League football champions dating back to 1965.

If there was a weakness in the Houston Texans‘ defense last season, one could point to the “other safety” opposite of Calen Bullock.
It’s not as if the Texans ignored finding a replacement for Eric Murray in the offseason. They traded for Philadelphia Eagles starter C.J. Garnder-Johnson with the intent of making him a stable option in an already elite unit.
Gardner-Johnson has his own plans and playstyle, factoring into the Texans’ 0-3 start and eventual release following a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. M.J.

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Would it be a bad sign for the Dallas Cowboys if things were already breaking down on Day 1 of training camp?
Actually, that didn’t happen with Dallas’ sideline headphones at the Wednesday, July 29, practice, but coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker let linebacker DeMarvino Overshown think that’s what was happening.
Call it a test, and the Texas alum passed. Safety PJ Locke also did well on tests of a more serious nature, as his knee injury doesn’t seem to be that bad.

Ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Detroit Tigers are calling up one of the MLB’s top prospects.
The Tigers announced on Thursday, July 30, that they are selecting the contract of 21-year-old prospect Max Clark. Clark is the team’s No. 1-ranked prospect and the No. 13 MLB prospect (per MLB Pipeline).
Clark is expected to make his MLB debut this weekend, which could come as early as Friday, July 31, when the Tigers take on the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento, California. In Triple-A with the Toledo Mud Hens, Clark has posted a .

Former New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey was one of the most talented players to ever wear Giants Blue. There’s no denying that. He’s also one of the most disappointing.
The 14th overall selection out of Miami in the 2002 NFL draft, Shockey was coveted by Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi, who called him a “weapon.”
And he was. Shockey could do it all. He was an All-Pro as a rookie and made the Pro Bowl in four of his first five seasons with the Giants.

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