Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) takes the field for training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesJalen Hurts wife put a five-dollar bill in his backpack when the Eagles quarterback reported for training camp Tuesday.We dont know why after the first workout of camp Wednesday, Hurts told reporters it was an inside joke. Hurts brought it up because he said hed arrived at the team facility Tuesday, and hed learned defensive tackle Jalen Carter had agreed to a reported four-year, $152 million contract extension, with $106 million in guarantees.I smacked it on his chest and said, Let me put a five on top of that, Hurts said. Hes a great competitor, great player. He was disrupting practice out there today. Im just excited for him to be able to focus on whats to come.That was the importance of general manager Howie Roseman getting Carters deal done before Wednesdays first workout. Players dont really hold out of training camp anymore, there are stiff fines for that. They do hold in, showing up but watching from the sidelines as their teammates work. That was the case Wednesday with Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs.The Eagles, trying to get out of the gate fresh and rested after a too-long offseason, didnt need any of that. Carter, coming off a frustrating year marred by shoulder injuries, didnt need any of that.It would have been less of a gamble to wait to see Carter dominating through camp and into his fourth NFL season, before making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, and effectively closing the door on a Moro Ojomo extension, given the Eagles investment in their starting d-tackles.But Carter and agent Drew Rosenhaus obviously wanted this done before Carter started exposing himself to injury again, and Roseman has recently adopted a policy of not doing contracts during the season, so, this was the time.Good things happen when you get things off your plate and youre able to focus on football, Roseman said Wednesday.Everything Roseman, Carter, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Carters teammates said Wednesday was reassuring, not that those words are going to mean much when the season starts.You guys dont understand how scary he can be, running back Saquon Barkley said.Carter was asked if the last few months had been difficult, not knowing if the deal was going to happen. He said he left those concerns to Rosenhaus.The last few months, Ive just been workin, he said.Was it important to him to become the highest-paid NFL defensive tackle?It was important for me to stay here, with the guys that I know and have been playing with for the last three years, Carter said. I dont really think the money is ever going to change me. When you get picked in the first round, (ninth overall), you kind of get a little bit of decent money, and that didnt change me.Carters initial deal was for $21.8 million. This would be just a bit more than that. Carter definitely seems to understand value, though he mentioned that if Hurts had bothered to sign the gifted five-dollar bill, it would have been worth a lot more.Asked about a report that the deal might have been delayed over uncertainty about Carters maturity and focus, Roseman denied that was the case as you might expect a GM to do, after guaranteeing a player $106 million. Youre just not ever going to hear, Yeah, there are still questions, he kind of set the tone for our season last year when he spat on Dak Prescott and got ejected from the opener, but you either do the deal now or you move on, and hes too talented, too hard to replace for us to do that.Instead, there was this: We were trying to figure out the market, Roseman said. He was trying to figure out the market.Roseman lauded Carter for trying to fight through the shoulder injuries. He also made it clear that expectations going forward are not for Carter to be the sometimes-dominant, sometimes-not player he has been in the past, whatever the cause.Like anyone, when youre 25 years old, youre still growing, as a person and as a player, Roseman said. I saw Zack Baun yesterday. He made a great comment he said to me, When I signed my contract, someone told me, you dont pay me for what I did, you pay me for what Im going to do. Sirianni said: Ive really enjoyed getting to know Jalen more and more each year Hes put his head down and hes worked, to make impactful plays, and we look for that to continue. He came back in phenomenal shape, with his weight, with his conditioning test. Even with his contract still looming, he worked his ass of. And Im proud of him for that.The other starting defensive tackle, Jordan Davis, was Carters teammate at Georgia, and theyve been together as Eagles since Carter arrived in 2023. In March, Carter showed up to support Davis when his three-year, $78 million contract extension was announced. On Wednesday, Davis returned the favor.Coming into the league, its a learning process, Davis said, when asked about Carters development. You have to learn how to be a professional, you have to learn how to navigate things that we didnt have in college, we didnt have in high school Seeing him with all the off-the-field things, seeing him persevere through everything hes been through, I think thats the biggest thing Im very proud of him.

CHICAGO -- Two years ago, Dante Moore came home, but he wasn't wearing maize and blue. Instead, he was in white and green, playing for the road team Oregon Ducks, as the backup quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel. Michigan was drubbed that day, and Moore emerged victorious, even if he wasn't on the field. But in November, he'll have his chance as the starting quarterback in Eugene.And there will be a familiar face facing off on the other side of him.At Big Ten media days, Moore noted that he's excited to play against the team that gave him his first offer back in June 2018, when he was in eighth grade. But more of what he's excited about is facing off against his friend, Bryce Underwood, a player who came up alongside him, even if it was a few years after."Yeah, it's going to be a great game," Moore said."Me and Bryce, of course, are close.We've also trained with Devin (Gardner) growing up. But, yeah, it's going to be a great time.It's going to be a great week, and it's going to be an electric environment."Much of the offseason chatter as it pertains to Michigan football has surrounded Underwood, and many who are questioning if he can or will make a sophomore leap after an up-and-down freshman campaign. Though Moore is on an opposing Big Ten team, he's someone who has faith in Underwood's capability, noting that the Michigan quarterback has all of the tools at his disposal, and that he's got something extra that most quarterbacks don't have."Bryce is a great man," Moore said."He's, of course, someone that has all the attributes when it comes to running, throwing.There's all these things, and he's a great guy. But, overall, just his talent -- he's special, man.He's going to have a great year for sure."Moore, himself, was a five-star recruit, rated as the No. 4 player overall in the 2023 class according to 247Sports. Underwood, two years later in the 2025 class, was the No. 1 overall player, regardless of position. Given that Moore came up with him in the Detroit area -- Underwood played for Belleville while Moore was at Detroit (Mich.) Martin Luther King -- he's seen what he's capable of. The next step is for Underwood to find that same gear he had when he was younger and to apply it to his college game.This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Oregon star Dante Moore says Bryce Underwood is 'special'

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 24: Jacob Lopez #57 of the Athletics pitches during the game between the Athletics and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Turner/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty ImagesLast night, the Athletics evened this series against the Boston Red Sox, winning the second game 4-3 in a contest that came down to the final out. The Red Sox came within a few feet of hitting a second consecutive home run with two outs in the ninth inning, but As center fielder Henry Bolte tracked down the fly ball, preserving the victory for pitcher Hogan Harris and the As. Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez will start the third game of this four-game series between the two American League clubs. The 28-year-old enters his 17th appearance and 14th start of the season with a 5-4 record, a 6.12 ERA, a 1.67 WHIP and 53 strikeouts over 64 2/3 innings. Lopez earned the win in his last start after holding the Minnesota Twins scoreless over five innings while allowing just one hit. Control remains a concern, however, as he issued four walks to continue a season-long trend. Lopez, could benefit from tonights matchup against a Red Sox offense that has drawn the fourth-fewest walks in the major leagues. After Gage Jump recorded a quality start yesterday, the Athletics will look for Lopez to deliver another strong performance in his first career outing against Boston.Heres the Athletics lineup this evening:Wednesday in Sac pic.twitter.com/tYhpxMHbbH Athletics (@Athletics) July 29, 2026If the As want to score more runs, they will need leadoff hitter Jacob Wilson to work deeper counts and avoid chasing pitches outside the strike zone. Third baseman Tommy White moves up into the third slot in the lineup after recording the second four-hit game of his career yesterday. White earned the nickname Tommy Tanks for his home run ability in college, but he has primarily been a singles hitter through his first 39 major league at-bats. He will look to record his first major league home run this evening.Further down the starting nine, Jonah Heim will catch, with backup catcher Brian Serven, who hit a two-run home run last night, on the bench. Colby Thomas will serve as the designated hitter, allowing Lawrence Butler to start in right field. Butler, who delivered a pinch-hit RBI double in the eighth inning of Tuesdays game, enters today looking to raise his batting average above .200.The As offense will face Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is seeking his first win in his fourth outing with the team. Sandoval returned to action with a new club after missing last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Through his first three starts back in the big leagues, he has posted a 3.21 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 14 innings. In his last start, Sandoval pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.The Green and Gold are familiar with the 29-year-old, who pitched for the Los Angeles Angels from 2019 to 2024. During that span, he faced the As 11 times, going 4-4 with a 2.56 ERA and 47 strikeouts. The Athletics will aim to generate offense against Sandoval tonight and defeat him for the fifth time.And Bostons starting nine:Game 3 in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/4y4PlolYK7 Red Sox (@RedSox) July 29, 2026Over the past two nights, the As pitching staff has limited Bostons offense, with all of the Red Soxs runs coming against As relievers. Lopez will need to be careful against the middle of Bostons lineup, especially Wilyer Abreu, who has hit left-handed pitching well.Time to win a second straight and set up a chance to take the series tomorrow. Lets go As!

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley RutschmanAustin Wells has not performed well offensively this season, and the Yankees are in desperate need of an upgrade behind the plate.They have been heavily linked to Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins, but the Twins are reportedly looking to be buyers at the deadline. With Jeffers seemingly off the board, the Yankees are starting to check on other catchers."Yankees are among many teams to check on 3-time All-Star/switch-hitting catcher Adley Rutschman," MLB insider Jon Heyman wrote on X on Wednesday."NYY is casting a wide net for catching need. Ryan Jeffers, pending free agent, seemed logical but Twins suggest theyre a buyer now."Rutschman has been an All-Star three out of the five years he's been in the league. He had a down year last year, hitting just .220 in 90 games. He has bounced back this season with a .764 OPS and an All-Star nod.Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand!The Baltimore Orioles are just two games out of a wild card spot, so trading Rutschman might not be in their plans. However, they have already linked 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo to a $67 million extension. Trading Rutschman would not leave them without a catcher, and Rutschman could fetch assets to help the Orioles now and in the future.He has one more year of club control and is currently on the 10-day injured list. The Yankees could make him the new everyday catcher as they look to make the postseason with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger all out for a while.More MLB: Insider Drops Update On Dodgers Pursuit Of Tarik Skubal Amid Shohei Ohtani Concerns

Both the Clippers and the Raptors have stated that they still intend to complete the deal, though it's unclear how an arbitration process might impact their ability to do so.ESPNThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Clippers, Raptors still plan to complete Kawhi Leonard deal

Fullcourtpass: Tyrese Maxey was relentless in convincing LeBron James to sign with the 76ers this offseason, per @ChrisBHaynes Tyrese was constantly calling and texting LeBron James, making sure that if he had any questions, he would be there to answer. (h/t @sixers_galaxy)x.comThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Tyrese was constantly calling and texting LeBron

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20: Tennessee Volunteers mascot runs the Power T flag across the end zone after a touchdown during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UAB Blazers on September 20, 2025, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTennessee picked up its second running back commitment in as many weeks on Wednesday night, landing Asa Barnes. The commitment follows the decision of 5-star running back David Gabriel-Georges, who picked Tennessee over Ohio State. It became clear the Volunteers wanted to take two backs from this cycle, and they end up doing so tonight.GBOOO https://t.co/P5e5WuDLUX Asa Barnes (@iamd1asa34) July 29, 2026Barnes is a 3-star prospect out of Martin, Tennessee. The 5-11, 200 pound prospect attends Westview, where he help them achieve a 14-0 record. Barnes ran for 1,208 yards on 146 carries while adding 27 catches for 567 yards. Barnes added 31 touchdowns in total.Tennessee battled Arkansas until the end here, eventually coming out on top. Barnes saw both schools during the official visit period back in June. Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State were just a few of his other offers. Barnes also runs track and plays basketball. Hes the 19th commitment of the cycle for Tennessee and plans on arriving in Knoxville after he graduates in December. Following the commitment, Tennessee ranks 21st in the 2027 class rankings, per 247Sports. Barnes is the 22nd ranked player in the state and the 551st overall player in the class. View Link

METAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee left the opening practice of training camp with a non-contact knee injury that doesn't look good, coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday night.No one kind of ran into each other, no one fell on anyone. It was just kind of a goofy deal where obviously something unfortunately happened," Moore said during an interview on WWL radio in New Orleans. It's a tough one.The severity of the injury to Bresee, a first-round draft choice out of Clemson in 2023, was not initially apparent on the field, Moore said. It took a little bit I think for him to realize what it felt like, Moore said. "It felt like a little bit of something and then once they checked it out obviously, well continue to finalize all that but it doesnt look great.Injuries to knee ligaments can be season-ending, but the Saints have yet to confirm the extent of Bresee's injury.Bresee has missed just two of the first 51 games of his career, during which he's had 14 1/2 sacks. He also has blocked two field goal attempts.His absence, if prolonged, could hasten the Saints' reliance on rookie interior defensive linemen Christen Miller second-round draft choice out of Georgia, and Vernon Broughton, a 2025 third-round draft choice out of Texas who spent his rookie season on injured reserve.We obviously have to have other guys presented opportunities and certainly those guys will have to take advantage of that, Moore said. Bryan will do everything he can to recover and come back as strong as he possibly can.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL

When American golfer Nelly Korda blew out her birthday candles on Tuesday evening in celebration of her 28th birthday, she likely wished for one thing: To win the 2026 AIG Women's Open and complete a career grand slam.The 2026 AIG Women's Open, the fifth and final major of the LPGA calendar year, is set to tee off at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in England on Thursday, July 30. The first four majors of the year have been split between two golfers after Korda won the first two and South Korea's Haeran Ryu claimed the last two. Will Korda or Ryu strike again? Or can someone else win big this year? Korda and Ryu are vying to become just the fifth woman to win three majors in a single year. American Babe Zaharias was the first woman to do so in 1950, while South Korea's Inbee Park was the last to accomplish the feat in 2013."That's always the goal, right? To contend in major championships," Korda said during her preview press conference on Wednesday, July 29. "My attitude this week is control what you can control. Sometimes with golf, you can kind of get pretty agitated with the bounces that you get. ... I think what I've learned is I just need to take a step back and hit the reset button sometimes."Korda got off to a hot start this year and won the first two LPGA major championshipsthe Chevron Championship in AprilandU.S. Womens Open in Juneto claim the third and fourth major titles of her career.However, Korda's short game failed her at the Women's PGA Championship and she finished tied for eighth place. The championship went to Ryu, the first major of her career after becoming the first player since 1964 to overcome a first-round deficit of at least 10 strokes.It didn't take Ryu long to capture her second major. She entered the 2026 LPGA Amundi Evian Championshipearlier this month in France feeling "more free" after her breakthrough win, admitting that competing felt "less stressful" now. Ryu went on to win the Evian Championship in a playoff against Brooke Henderson to claim back-to-back majors.Meanwhile, Korda missed the cut at the 2026 Evian Championship after finishing one stroke above the cut line, ending a 34-tournament cut streak dating back to 2024. However, she expects to bounce back quickly."It's golf. Just because you're playing well doesn't mean you're invincible and you're going to make every cut and you're going to be in the top 10 every single week," Korda said on Wednesday. "There's going to be weeks that you just don't have it and that's the reality of it. And I feel like I've done this long enough where I've missed enough cuts that it's just about the bounce back."Korda and Ryu will be paired together in a marquee group during the first two rounds, alongside New Zealand's Lydia Ko, the 2024 AIG Women's Open champion. They are set to tee off at 3:42 a.m. ET on Thursday.Marquee groups For round one you'll be able to watch these players live in our early window coverage, available on R&A TV and across selected broadcasters worldwide pic.twitter.com/7Y2fvNSx6c AIG Womens Open (@AIGWomensOpen) July 28, 2026What's at stake for Nelly Korda?With a win, Korda would also complete the career grand slam and have played her way into LPGA Hall of Fame eligibility at the age of 28. Both haven't been accomplished by an American woman since Juli Inkster in 1999.To qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame, players must accumulate 27 points by way of winning LPGA tournaments (one point), season-ending awards (one point), an Olympic gold medal (one point) or a major (two points).Korda currently sits at 25 LPGA Hall of Fame points, not that she knows. The 2020 Olympic champion prefers it that way, previously saying she doesn't want to know how many points she needs. (The answer is two points.)She finished in 36th place at last year's Women's Open at the Royal Porthcawl Gold Club in the United Kingdom, with her best finish coming in 2024 (No. 2). The last time the Women's Open was contested at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in 2018, Korda finished in 42nd place.The 2026 AIG Women's Open marks the third major tournament in five weeks,which Korda said has taken a toll on her mentally and physically."Sometimes with it being the fifth major and coming off of a lot of condensed majors in a packed schedule, I feel like you're a little bit more on edge because you've been in these high pressure moments throughout this middle part of year," Korda, the World No. 1, said Wednesday. "We're coming off of a big part in our season. So I always feel like maybe I'm a little bit more tired, so the bad bounces get to me a little bit mentally."Head inside the ropes for the final practice session ahead of round one of the AIG Women's Open Watch here: https://t.co/LIBwp2aK2f@Mastercard | #InsidetheAIGWomensOpenpic.twitter.com/0N9r2B42l5 AIG Womens Open (@AIGWomensOpen) July 29, 2026Can a British golfer win Women's Open on home soil? The last time the Women's Open was staged at Royal Lytham in 2018, English golfer Georgia Hall won her first and only major. Can another British golfer win on home soil? Charley Hull could be the one to break through.Hull is vying for hermaiden major title and has come painfully close numerous times, finishing as a runner-up at the Women's Open in 2023 and 2025. She's finished in second place at a major three other times, including the 2026 U.S. Women's Open that Korda went on to win earlier this year. "I just want to get over the line and win my first major, Hull said. "Five second-place finishes in majors kind of hurts."Korda said it would be "great for the game of golf" if Hull was able to win it all at home."She's an amazing player, a funny personality for sure. I enjoy playing with her at anytime," Korda said. "That's sometimes how she goes. It's about putting yourself into that position. You can't control what others are doing, but she's doing something right to always kind of be there, be relevant, be in the hunt. ... You can't get discouraged, it has to be encouraging."Hall is also set to compete at the 2026 Women's Open, just five months after giving birth to her son.How to watch 2026 AIG Women's OpenThe 2026 AIG Women's Open, the fifth and final major of the calendar year, is set to tee off on Thursday, July 30, beginning at 1:30 a.m. ET at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.Dates:Thursday, July 30 Sunday, Aug. 2Where:Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club (Lancashire, England)Time/ TV Channel:Coverage begins at 4 a.m. ET on ThursdayThursday, July 30:4-8 a.m. ET (Golf Channel); 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ET (USA)Friday, July 31:4-8 a.m. ET (Golf Channel); 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ET (USA)Saturday, August 1:7 a.m.-Noon ET (USA); Noon-2 p.m. ET (NBC)Sunday, August 2:7 a.m.-Noon ET (USA); Noon-2 p.m. ET (NBC)Stream:Golfchannel.com, the Golf Channel App, the NBC Sports AppReach USA TODAY National Womens Sports Reporter Cydney Henderson at chenderson@gannett.com and follow her on X at @CydHenderson.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 AIG Women's Open storylines: Can Nelly Korda or Haeran Ryu make history?

We're only in the opening week of training camp practices, but things are already heating up in the NFL literally. Wednesday saw our first scuffle of training camp, with a star being at the center of a skirmish at Cincinnati Bengals practice. A pair of contract stalemates were also at the forefront of Wednesday's practice news, while some quarterback uncertainty is emerging in Atlanta. Here is what to know from Wednesday around the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals training camp opened with high physical intensity on Wednesday, resulting in a skirmish during team drills. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was at the center of the incident, as he and cornerback Jalen Davis were seen arguing facemask to facemask before an assistant coach intervened to separate the players. During the brief skirmish, Chase also could be seen throwing a helmet which presumably belonged to cornerback DJ Turner II. Should the early physicality not lead to setbacks, the competition level between the revamped defense and an established offense is exactly what the Bengals hope will push them back into the championship picture this season. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to their respective training camps on time but did not participate in team practice drills. Both players are seeking new contract extensions following three productive seasons. By physically reporting to team facilities, Robinson and Gibbs avoid daily mandatory fines required under the collective bargaining agreement while contract negotiations continue. Extensions for Robinson and Gibbs are expected to compete with or surpass the top of the running back market. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined Wednesday due to what head coach Kevin Stefanski described as a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury. While the team did not officially specify the nature of the issue, ESPN reported that Tagovailoa is dealing with back tightness. Third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., meanwhile, remains out as he continues to rehab from his ACL tear. With Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both sidelined, the Falcons have signed veteran quarterback Cooper Rush to bolster depth in the quarterback room. The Cleveland Browns opened training camp on Wednesday with an ongoing quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Watson handled all first-team snaps on the opening day of practice but threw 12-for-22 and two interceptions with zero touchdowns during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, according to ESPN Cleveland. According to ESPN, Watson threw both interceptions on back-to-back pass attempts during 11-on-11 drills, with cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Damarri Mathis securing the turnovers. Shedeur Sanders had more completions than Watson during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, finishing 16-for-19, but was unable to find the end zone, despite not throwing any interceptions. New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers took part in individual drills on Wednesday after avoiding the physically unable to perform list to start camp. Nabers is recovering from a right knee ACL tear suffered in late September. Despite offseason additions at the position, Nabers was back on the field working through individual drills, though the team has not set a formal timeline for his return to full-contact drills or game action. Nabers needed a full meniscus repair in October. He needed a second surgery earlier this year to clean up scar tissue, which set his timeline back a bit and put Week 1 against the Cowboys in jeopardy.