The Kansas City Chiefs posted a video of Patrick Mahomes and the QB room throwing passes during training camp. It featured the two-time NFL MVP, along with Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun.They all passed quickly, showcasing that they are in good shape ahead of the 2026 season. Mahomes continues to recover from the torn ACL he sustained in December but looks sharp and not hampered by his injury. The quarterback battle in training camp is expected to be fierce and competitive.MORE: 7 best fantasy football quarterbacks entering 2026 NFL seasonThe clip on X has since gone viral, with more than two million views.Mahomes will reportedly be ready to return as early as Week 1. However, Kansas City is not taking any chances and brought in Justin Fields from the New York Jets to serve as insurance at the position. He has 53 career NFL starts under his belt and will likely be the teams QB2 once the three-time Super Bowl champion is back to full strength.How did the Chiefs build their QB room?Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks on during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesFields joined the Chiefs on March 18 after the franchise sent a 2027 sixth-round pick to New York. They then drafted Nussmeier at No. 249 overall in the seventh round out of LSU. The former Tigers star spent five years with the program and went 5-4 last season.The Pittsburgh Steelers waived Oladokun in 2022, but he signed a practice squad deal with Kansas City. The team promoted him to the active roster on Dec. 20 following Mahomes injury the week prior, and he started his first NFL game on Christmas Day against the Denver Broncos.The Chiefs will likely ease Mahomes back before he takes over his QB1 job full-time. Fields will serve as his backup, while Nussmeier and Oladokun will battle for the third-string role.Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders to battle it out for the right of their starting quarterback. And ahead of that battle, the highest-paid wide receiver on their roster has put himself in the limelight.Jerry Jeudy has responded to a live comment asking who he wanted to be the starting quarterback. Jeudy responded by holding up four fingers, signaling a preference for Watson as his quarterback. You can see the clip below:Someone asked Jerry Jeudy on Tik Tok who he wants the Browns starting QB to be pic.twitter.com/dLHykNWv3o ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 26, 2026Jeudy himself, however, has refuted that he was signaling any sort of preference as the Browns continue to hunt out their starting quarterback. He took to social media himself to call out the claims that he was showing a preference for Watson as he gets set to report to training camp.Here is what Jeudy had to say:"I dont speak on decisions that arent mine to make. I support my teammates/Brothers, I do my job, and control what I can control. Lets stop creating narrative that arent there for likes and clicks. I bet this wont go viral because its too positive/real for yall."Regardless of what Jeudy meant, the court of public opinion has already jumped on top of his video. And coming off of a disappointing 2025 season, he already has ghosts on his back to shake off. We'll see who can win the starting job for the Browns, and we'll see if Jeudy can bounce back in a make-or-break season in Cleveland in 2026.This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns WR already finds himself in hot water as training camp starts

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 28: People wearing medieval armour components take part in a friendly fight event held in a basketball court to keep the medieval street fights alive in Russian capital Moscow on October 28, 2024. The 'Tushino maneuvers,' or friendship fights between clubs, were created to preserve the traditional aspects of medieval street battles and pass them on to younger generations. These fights quickly gained popularity in the city. The warriors, who gather on specific days of the week and engage in combat while clad in steel armor, are highly regarded and admired by the populace. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty ImagesManthis guy Vince (a well-known Chelsea fan news source) might have had no idea what he cooked up with a simple quote tweet. Inadvertently or maybe (deviously) on purpose, Vince kicked off a battle that spiraled out of control between transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano and Sky Germanys Florian Plettenberg. It was a rollback the clocknight on X as the two, high-profile journos slugged it outvia keyboard, of course. As you can see, Vince got the discussion started: Despite Fabrizio's Here We Go? https://t.co/DfFrbOcozJ Vince (@Blue_Footy) July 26, 2026Romano did not wait long to fire off a response:dont worry, Diomande goes to Real Madrid as Klopp went to Germany. Ask about the fake news yesterday on Man City bidding 100m for Diomande when theyve been out for days, and when Madrid were already advancing. They are good at talking about others (not even that good, they Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2026dont worry, Diomande goes to Real Madrid as Klopp went to Germany. Ask about the fake news yesterday on Man City bidding 100m for Diomande when theyve been out for days, and when Madrid were already advancing. They are good at talking about others (not even that good, they cant even tag me ) but check your own news first, then talk about me. Well, that lit Plettenbergs fuse and he thumbed out a statement that was a complete take down of Romano: Okay, wow. By accusing us of fake news with Man City bidding (never reported) youve unfortunately crossed a line.I never wanted to bring this up, but your Klopp report was simply ridiculous and disrespectful to every journalist who actually does proper reporting. One day pic.twitter.com/pf9D9W0NYQ Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 26, 2026Okay, wow. By accusing us of fake news with Man City bidding (never reported) youve unfortunately crossed a line.I never wanted to bring this up, but your Klopp report was simply ridiculous and disrespectful to every journalist who actually does proper reporting. One day after the DFB had already named him in its official statement, you posted a here we go. Posting a signing soon and its almost one week later. I honestly thought youd have the decency not to do that.Anyone could have posted that Klopp HWG because it was obvious he was going to become Germanys head coach. Your report was based on probability, not on actual agreements.As long as you keep deleting false here we gos and posting results minutes before the final whistle just because of algorithms and the need to be first in the race against 433 and score apps, only to delete them five minutes later because Neymar scores, you should probably keep a lower sound overall. The same applies when you fail to credit the original source in a large share of your Instagram posts.Do your business. Well do ours. But accusing others of spreading lies is quite ironic coming from someone in your position. Good night.Romano was not about to let Plettenberg get in the last word: you start accusing, I cross the line. Now at least I see youve learned how to tag very good. Maybe I should share messages from few years ago where you asked me how can I increase followers or your job is my motivation you who are now teaching how to do this job on Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2026you start accusing, I cross the line. Now at least I see youve learned how to tag very good. Maybe I should share messages from few years ago where you asked me how can I increase followers or your job is my motivation you who are now teaching how to do this job on here. But Im not going out of context, as you did.I replied on the same topic, Diomande, sharing your tweet saying Man City ready to bid you go on other topics. Keep going, in that case better ask around Anfield about the number 10 shirt. And remember: who started this circus is you, with your post on Diomande to Madrid that its going (for sure) to happen. This is my last reply. Enjoy If you thought the war was over, boy were you wrong. Now some rando got involved and brought the boys in maybe not together, but at least working toward a truce of sortsor at least an agreement to simmer down the heat in this rivalry:Looks like there is war between you and @FabrizioRomano. He is reporting that the deal is done, you are reporting otherwise. Who can we believe? JaHomaBay (@HassanMcOjwang) July 26, 2026Romano offered another response, but did try to spin that he was not looking for a battle: Im not into any war my friend. There were reports of Man City ready to bid 100m for Diomande literally yesterday (!) and Man City are completely out since 8 days ago. And they still talk about others. Let it go but dont involve me Diomande will go to Real Madrid. Here we Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2026Im not into any war my friend. There were reports of Man City ready to bid 100m for Diomande literally yesterday (!) and Man City are completely out since 8 days ago. And they still talk about others. Let it go but dont involve me Diomande will go to Real Madrid. Here we go. Enjoy.Sensing his opponent was fading from the scrap, Plettenberg, too, acknowledged he wanted the sparring to be over, but also wanted to let it be known that he is not backing down:Me neither. But dont portray it as if we reported that Manchester City were ready to bid. We reported that they were willing to pay that amount. There was never a formal written offer because the player was focused on Real Madrid and PSG. Theres no need to invent details to Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 26, 2026Me neither. But dont portray it as if we reported that Manchester City were ready to bid. We reported that they were willing to pay that amount. There was never a formal written offer because the player was focused on Real Madrid and PSG. Theres no need to invent details to make it look as though we reported something incorrectly.Youll also know that Real Madrids 100m offer was made several days ago and not just within the last 48 hours, right?And: I havent mentioned anyone personally. If I had wanted to, I would have done so. Everyone should ask themselves on what basis they report agreements, agreements in principle, done deals or here we gos.Yan Diomande will join Real Madrid. DONE DEAL soon. Good night.Not gonna lie, Plettenberg should have hit him with this GIF at the end of the post: View LinkWhat we really need now is a massive collab to squash this beef fire up the horn and get Christian Falk, Kerry Hau, David Ornstein, Mano Bonk, Philipp Kessler, Frank Linkesch, and that smooth pimp Nico Linner to kick some knowledge and recreate this video by West Coast All-Stars before its too late: Anyway, damn you Vince. 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DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 13: Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain reacts during a training session prior to the match against France at Cotton Bowl on July 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesLamine Yamal is enjoying some time off after a long season with Barcelona was followed by a trip to the USA, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup with Spain.The teenager ended up helping La Roja win the tournament to add the World Cup to his growing list of titles.Yamal has now been given three weeks off, along with his Spain team-mates, and has been holidaying with girlfriend Ines Garcia.Yet she has been happy to show off on Instagram how Yamal is sticking to his training regime (and still wearing his Spain training kit) by posting some videos with the caption: In reality were not really on vacationYamal missed several weeks of action with a hamstring injury before the World Cup but then returned to play in all of Spains fixtures at the tournament.The teenager is not due back to Barcelona until next month to start preparing for a La Liga opener against Elche on August 23rd.

It was tough for Cincinnati Reds fans when Joey Votto appeared July 22 on MLB Network's "MLB Now" with Brian Kenny, Bob Costas and Jake Peavy and shared a sobering reminder with Reds fans that he wasn't able to experience anything like the Boston Red Sox recently encountered with their winning streak and turnaround.Another painful memory for Reds fans reared its ugly head before the New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies game as Votto appeared July 26 with Costas on NBC's "Sunday Night Baseball.""As a guy who played for the Cincinnati Reds for 17 seasons, and during that time they were a contender occasionally but not often, do you feel as if on a national basis as you make your debut with us here at NBC, that there are some people who don't appreciate your career?" Costas asked Votto."Any Philly fan knows the Cincinnati Reds because we were no-hit on this field vs. Roy Halladay in 2010," Votto responded. "So they may know me, but not for the right reasons."Halladay no-hit the Reds in his first-ever postseason appearance, in the Phillies' 4-0 win in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.When Votto was asked in a video shared via Twitter/X by MLB Network last week whether there's a hitter in today's game who reminds him of himself, Votto's answer was Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joey Votto mentions painful Reds memory on Sunday Night Baseball

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Sunday was the final day of this years Wally Seaver High School Invitational at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough. The tournament was created in 2012 by Paul Seaver, the current Wellesley Boys Varsity Basketball Coach. Seaver founded the tournament as a Fathers Day gift to his dad. I grew up as a basketball guy because of him. Im his fathers son, Seaver said. Im nearing the point Ive spent half my life without my father, without my best friend, my biggest role model and just keeping his name alive and his legacy alive is my biggest goal.Wally Seaver was a beloved basketball coach in Franklin, Milford and Wellesley. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and passed away from the disease in 2013.Paul Wanted to make sure his dads legacy lived on. The tournament started as a fundraiser for ALS research. It began with just 16 teams. About 150 teams from all over New England signed up for it this summer. We just wanted to keep it going make a little bit of impact especially after my dad died. Make a donation in his memory. Do whatever we can do and now its just grown tremendously. Just to see how far it stretches is truly amazing. I just think its cool.Coaches from other cities around the region agree. We try and teach our kids that basketball is bigger than just the game itself, Quincy Boys Varsity Coach Matthew Ramponi said. Something we teach our kids all the time now what ALS is making them aware of it. Hes touching all these areas and its bringing more awareness for the kids. Its awesome to see.Teams have come from as far as New York and even Florida to play in this tournament. Its become tradition for some schools who sign up year after year. Anytime I can get my guys to think outside of themselves and do something for a bigger purpose, we do it. Thats why we come up and play every year, Stonington Connecticut Boys Varsity Coach Jay Wosencraft said. Its the game of basketball but giving back to people in need and giving back to a cause is more important than anything we are going to do. Thats the message we give to our guys.Seaver really appreciates all the coaches willing to get their teams involved to help support his familys mission. We need a cure for ALS and all I want to do is see it in my lifetime. Do my little part to help, Seaver said. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

Pusks-worthy, eh? Boca Juniors concede a screamer, have your sayArgentine forward Alexander Daz made a strong case to compete for this years Pusks Award.He scored an absolute stunner to seal Deportivo Riestras 3-0 win over Boca Juniors this Sunday (26).The match brought the opening round of the Argentine Clausura to a close.Run, dribble and CLASS Playing in front of their home fans at the modest Guillermo Laza Stadium which holds 3,000 spectators Riestra were already ahead thanks to Braian Snchez (7') and Antony Alonso (23').And they got their third before halftime.Boca had the ball after a corner, but failed to make it count and then gave away a counterattack that would prove fatal.Alexander Daz took off from inside Riestras own half.He burst past two opponents with pace and, before the third could do anything, lofted the ball over 2-meter-tall goalkeeper lvaro Montero in the 38th minute.Check it out from another angle:So, what do you think? Is it a Pusks contender or just another beautiful goal among so many others?Share your thoughts in the comments!Riestra made their top-flight debut in Argentina in 2024 and played in this years Copa Sudamericana after recording the sixth-best campaign in the domestic league last year.But their first international tournament ended in disappointment.They picked up only five points in Group F and were eliminated in the group stage.Montevideo City Torque advanced directly to the round of 16, while Grmio are in the playoffs.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

There were only three real choices, a source familiar with LeBrons thinking told PHLY on Friday night. The draw of Golden State was just about how fun it would be to play with Steph and Dray.allphly.comThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: There were only three real choices, a source

Good luck, said a rival executive. They do not have any role players on their team now. All those guys want and need the ball. Im not sure any will want to sacrifice. Somebody will have to check their ego at the door, said another team executive, and I dont see Joel or Bron being the ones to do it. And yet both execs declared the Sixers a legit contender anyway. And the shocked Eastern Conference coach nevertheless said James will fit well with Sixers younger stars: Hes so smart he can make it work.The RingerThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: And yet both execs declared the Sixers a legit