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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was originally reported to have been not at fault in his car crash earlier this month, but quickly told reporters he had caused the crash because he was reaching for his dropped cell phone.That left an awkward question: If Shanahan was indeed at fault for the crash, why wasnt he cited by police in the aftermath of the crash?A report from ESPN provided the answer on Thursday, with Palo Alto Police saying via statement that the citation decision came down to officer discretion and denying it was due to any sort of favoritism for the local NFL teams head coach. They also said the other driver initially being labeled at fault in their database was due to an error.From ESPN:In a statement to ESPN, a police spokesperson said the attribution of fault to the other driver was the result of "a clerical error." And the responding officer exercised his discretion when determining whether to cite Shanahan."It is not uncommon for officers to elect to not issue a citation to either party involved in a collision," the spokesperson said. "Neither party in this situation was provided preferential treatment."The two-car crash left Shanahan with a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a severe concussion and a gash near his eye that needed 40 stitches. The other driver, a 21-year-old woman, reportedly avoided injury.Shanahan took full responsibility for the crash on Tuesday and explained how it happened:"I hit her I was going 20 miles an hour. I was not on my phone, but I dropped my phone and it was stuck in my seats," he said, according to ESPN. "It's on my lap, and it slid off. And I went down to look for it and took my eyes off the road for two seconds. And as I was coming up, the airbags hit me in my face, and they broke my nose. And then they said the visor really gashed me."The injuries have sidelined Shanahan for much of training camp, primarily due to his lingering concussion symptoms. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is taking one some of his duties until he can make a full return, aided by a group effort from defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer.Niners general manager John Lynch has said he expects Shanahan to be recovered in time for the teams season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Sept. 10.

Betfred Super LeagueHuddersfield Giants (6) 22Tries: Patolo, Wrench, Jagger, Flanagan Goals: Flanagan 3Hull FC (10) 16Tries: Batchelor, Litten 2 Goals: Hardaker 2Huddersfield Giants came from behind to beat Hull FC and claim only their fourth Super League win of the season. They scored the opening try through Chris Patolo but tries from Joe Batchelor and Davy Litten put Hull 10-6 up at half-time.Connor Wrench scored Huddersfield's second try shortly after the break but Litten's second restored Hull's lead.The home side levelled the game through Lewis Jagger before George Flanagan went over for the match-winning score.Huddersfield achieved a second successive victory after breaking a 12-match losing streak at York last weekend and while they stay bottom of the table, they are now just two points behind Hull, whose long losing run was extended to seven games.They fell behind early as Patolo took an inside pass and had the power to find the try line.But the visitors quickly opened their own account as Jake Arthur sent Batchelor though a hole before Litten took Ethan ONeills pass to put the visitors in front.Shortly into the second half, Huddersfield took the lead as a kick through was hacked on and grounded by Wrench.But Hull quickly found a third try as O'Neill made a break and found Litten, who had the pace to find the try line and Zak Hardaker's second goal made it 16-12.Giants levelled as Flanagan sent Wrench away and he set up Jagger to dive in at the right cornerAnd the hosts quickly took the lead when a Hull high tackle gave Huddersfield field position and Tui Lolohea's pass put Flanagan in.Batchelor thought he had scored for Hull in the penultimate minute, but the video referee ruled the visitors offside in the build-up and that proved to be their last chance.Huddersfield: Flanagan; Zenon, Wrench, Gagai, Jagger; Lolohea, Rush; Patolo, Woolford, Rogers, Hewitt, Dunford, Rushton.Interchanges: Billington, Greenwood, Cozza, Geyer.Hull FC: Moy; Barron, Hardaker, Litten, Briscoe; Arthur, Sezer; Salabio, Bourouh, Hill, Batchelor, ONeill, Bell.Interchanges: Aydin, Clark, Cust, Wood.Referee: James Vella

Last season was a rollercoaster for Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon. On one hand, he finished tied for sixth in the NFL in pass defenses with 17. On the other hand, he racked up 11 penalties, the second most among all defensive backs. That volatility becomes less surprising when you remember it was his first season as a full-time outside cornerback.With his first season as an outside cornerback behind him and a big year ahead, Nixon isnt patting himself on the back but rather hopes to keep growing in his new role while learning from his mistakes.I think it helped a lot going over the film and watching the mistakes I made and some of the dumb penalties that I gave up, just not knowing the level of it, what it takes, said Nixon after practice on Thursday. I feel like I had a really strong year to start it, but definitely ready to prove myself again this year for sure.Nixon is a rare case of a seven-year veteran who is still learning to play his primary position. The 2019 undrafted free agent has reinvented himself from a special teamer to a nickel corner to an All-Pro kick returner to now being an every-down player at one of the games premium positions.The path forward wont get easier for Nixon. As long as hes entrenched as the Packers No. 1 cornerback, expectations will be high. His focus, though, is in the right places: cleaning up the penalties and developing into a more complete outside corner.I just want to compete, take a step from last year, said Nixon. Not just worry about PBUs and pass breakups and my stats. I want to play complete football. Of course, limit the penalties and stuff like that, but thats just growing pains. I feel like its just another step that I can take, and I definitely have the athleticism to do it. So, just put it together.Nixon is entering the final year of his contract in 2026. This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Keisean Nixon focused on growth after first full season at outside CB

Zac Shaw was inspired to become an athlete by the London 2012 Paralympics [Getty Images]England sprinter Zac Shaw says winning Commonwealth Games gold in the T12 100m is "part of the grief journey" following the death of his mother last summer.Shaw's mum, Evette, died "nearly a year ago to the day" as the 30-year-old clinched his first individual international gold medal in Glasgow in a time of 10.89 seconds.His was one of two athletics medals for Team England on Thursday, as shot putter Scott Lincoln took bronze."Ever since [his mum's death] happened, in the back of my head my journey of grief has been centred around this," Shaw told BBC Sport."This has been the one thing that's got me through it."Shaw displayed the message "Gold for you Mum", written on the underside of his bib, as he celebrated his victory over silver medallist Masala Makutu of South Africa and Canada's George Quarcoo, who took bronze."I want my mum's legacy to live on," said Shaw, who balances his career as a sprinter alongside modelling and being a personal trainer."I don't want anyone to ever forget her name. "Four years ago she was here to watch me win a silver. This year she's not, and I wanted her to be here somewhere."Shaw developed Stargardt syndrome, which affects his central vision, at the age of nine and was inspired to start competing after watching the London 2012 Paralympics.Twelve years later, he won Paralympic silver in the mixed 4x100m relay and bronze in the T12 100m in Paris."A year ago there was no way I thought I would be able to compete," Shaw said."It's been my target to be a champion. I am so lucky, I have been to a Paralympics and won medals but I have never been a champion."I genuinely never thought I'd make a GB team. I never in my wildest dreams dreamed I'd run under 12 seconds, let alone under 11 seconds race-in, race-out. It doesn't even resonate."Back-to-back bronze medals for LincolnScott Lincoln has competed for Team GB at two Olympic games [Getty Images]Elsewhere at Scotstoun, Lincoln came up just short in his attempt to improve on the Commonwealth bronze medal he won in the shot put in Birmingham four years ago.The 33-year-old had to settle for third place for the second successive Games with his throw of 20.99m putting him behind New Zealand's defending champion Tom Walsh (21.03m) and gold medallist Chukwuebuka Enekwechi of Nigeria (21.07m) in the standings."I'm pretty happy," he told BBC Sport."So close to the silver, so close to the gold, it was centimetres, but that's elite sport and everything that goes with it."Commonwealth Games daily scheduleCommonwealth Games medal table and resultsWhat are the Commonwealth Games?

CHICAGO (AP) Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says hes stalking complacency as he makes sure theres no championship hangover now that hes orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history.Cignetti took over a program that had gone 9-27 the three years before his arrival and led it to College Football Playoff appearances in each of his first two seasons, including a 2025 national title.He wants his program to maintain the same edge it carried while working its way up.We have a way of doing things, Cignetti sad. Weve got guys that have been together, and all we do is win.Indianas stunning two-year run under Cignetti already has allowed the traditional Big Ten also-ran to shed its status as the Bowl Subdivision program with the most losses in history. That dubious honor now belongs to conference rival Northwestern.The Hoosiers obviously have bigger long-term goals than that.They want to keep it going without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who went to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top pick in this years draft after his lone season at Indiana. He was one of a school-record eight players drafted.We need to make sure that we keep the same blueprint as last year going into this year, and that includes maintaining the same work ethic, offensive tackle Carter Smith said.Indiana did a remarkable job of restocking its roster by getting one of the nations top collections of transfer portal talent. Indianas list of 18 transfer newcomers includes former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and ex-Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh.Marsh got an early indication of Cignettis no-nonsense approach, as the former Spartans player showed up for a spring practice in gold cleats and got criticized by his new coach. Cignetti has since praised the work habits of Marsh, who caught 100 passes for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns over the last two seasons.Indianas chances of earning a third straight playoff bid could depend on Hoover, who threw for 9,627 yards, 71 touchdowns and 33 interceptions over the last three years. He has rather large shoes to fill.What separated Fernando was when the game was on the line, those fourth-quarter wins, the last three minutes, four minutes, thats when he played his best football, Cignetti said.Indiana could be on the verge of establishing itself as annual contenders as long as Cignetti sticks around, as the Hoosiers have followed up their portal success by making inroads in high school recruiting. Over the last two weeks, Indiana has gained verbal commitments from 2027 five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and highly regarded 2028 quarterback Lukas Prock.Cignetti is more focused now on making sure his current team is prepared for its title defense. Defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker was asked how it felt to enter a season as the hunted rather than the hunter.We prepare in a way we wouldnt think were being hunted, Tucker said. Were preparing like were predators and were hungry. We still have that chip on our shoulder, ultimately.Big Ten media may have given Tucker and his teammates some ammo in that regard. A Cleveland.com poll of reporters that serves as the unofficial Big Ten preseason media forecast had the defending national champions finishing third in the conference, behind Ohio State and Oregon.Cignetti understands the challenge ahead after beating both Ohio State and Oregon on the way to the title last year. Cignetti, who worked as an assistant at Alabama from 2007-10, closed his news conference Thursday by explaining why he believes the Big Ten is college footballs best conference.We dont run a hype machine up here in the Midwest, Cignetti said. We believe everything is earned, not given. When we fall short, we say, We fell short. We dont cry a river, whine and complain. Thats why were the best.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Rams are the toast of the NFL after trading for Myles Garrett and the potential return of All-Pro performer Aaron Donald looming. Everyone thinks they are going to win the Super Bowl. But even with all the star talent that there is on Los Angeles' roster, there's one thing that could hinder the Rams' hopes of lifting the Lombardi Trophy: the backup quarterback situation. That wasn't an issue last season, which might have been a surprise considering that Matthew Stafford missed the first month of training camp due to a lingering back injury. Stafford played the entire regular season for the first time since 2021 and went on to win MVP for the first time in his career, leading Los Angeles to the NFC Championship Game. Stafford's good bill of health has continued through the start of training camp this year as well, as he was a healthy participant in his first training camp practice on Monday. However, how the Rams handle the 38-year-old should still be top of mind ahead of the 2026 season. Rams head coach Sean McVay has already said he will take a cautious approach to the star quarterback's practice time, too. Stafford will participate in every second and fourth day of the team's four-day practice cycle as the Rams want to make sure he gets to the teams season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia healthy. "I'm just doing everything I can to make sure that my bodyand my mind feel as good as I possibly can," Stafford told reporters this week. "Every time I'm out here, obviously you guys know I'm giving everything I gotand trying to raise the level of play and help our guys be as goodas we possibly can as a team." Stafford on a pitch count means more reps for surprise first-round selection Ty Simpson, drafted as the heir apparent to Stafford once he retires. The Alabama product played in only 15 games in college, and he needs as many reps as possible to get comfortable in McVays scheme, one of the more complex offenses in the league. For now, though, Simpson is running with the third group behind Stafford and Stetson Bennett. Bennett, who Los Angeles drafted in the fourth round three years ago after helping Georgia win two national titles, has predictably shown better command of the offense than the rookie. Bennett struggled in his first year in the league but has improved every year hes been with the organization, particularly showing playmaking ability in preseason games. Bennett is more likely equipped to take on the role of backup instead of Simpson. "I appreciate his competitiveness in all moments," Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase said about Bennett. "Going back to last year, obviously you get to experience him in the training camp. You get to experience him in preseason. And just seeing the way that he went to work, the way the guys would rally around him.He competes. Thats something thats been his calling card since the jump." Although Simpson is running with the third group, McVay said hes not pigeonholed into keeping the rotation the same, allowing the chance for things to evolve as the Rams compete in joint practices with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, along with three preseason games. Scheelhaase said he likes Simpsons focused approach to practice. After every series, Simpson meets with quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone on the sideline to over adjustments that he needs to make in running the offense. "When you got that mindset, that workman's mentality, you're going tojust see growth happen day in and day out," Scheelhaase said about Simpson. "I like where he's at, like the opportunity that he's going toget to just continue to grow in this camp." Still, even as heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl, the Rams have a 38-year-old quarterback with a back injury history and are a play away from having a quarterback who has never made a regular-season start in Bennett or Simpson. And as the Rams juggle practice snaps for the inexperienced backup quarterbacks, they could also be without their starting left tackle. Alaric Jackson faces a possible suspension at the start of the year due to a domestic violence charge he was arrested for in June. So, sure, the Rams might have the NFL's next Super Team and one of the most star-studded rosters in recent memory. But they could use a more experienced alternative behind Stafford should he suffer an injury that makes him miss a handful of games. Someone who can win a game in a pinch that keeps Los Angeles on a Super Bowl trajectory while Stafford heals up. The backup quarterback competition for the Rams is also instructive in understanding why McVay showed interest in Kirk Cousins before he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. It also helps understand why the possibility of a retired Jimmy Garoppolo returning as a backup still remains. After serving as Stafford's backup the last two seasons, Garoppolo is considering a return to Los Angeles, according to multiple reports. I've said in years past that the Rams needed to develop a succession plan for Stafford. However, even after the Rams drafted a quarterback in the first round for the first time since taking Jared Goff No. 1 overall in the 2016 draft, their backup quarterback situation remains questionable in a year that they're all-in to win a Super Bowl, and they could have used that pick to add depth along the offensive line or at receiver. Despite the lack of experience behind Stafford and the possible shake-up on his offensive line, McVay isnt concerned about the outside noise. "I respectfully say that your guys' opinions doesn't mean s--- to us," McVay joked with reporters this week. "But in all seriousness, though, what I think is important is that we're inside out. There's going to be adversity that inevitably we hit. How we handle that will be key, how we stay connected and how we continue to be courageous to put ourselves out there with the unpredictability of what sports entails."

Green Bay Packers fans looking to catch the attention of a player can visit the sign-making station, outside of the Johnsonville Tailgate Village, to craft a message.It's part of the activities for young fans the Packers have during training. Other activities include face-painting as well as performances by magicians and baloon artistisThe Green Bay Packers' third public practice of training camp will be on July 31. There is no public practice on Aug. 1. After that there will be three in a row Aug. 2-4 and then none until the Aug. 7 Family Night.When are the Packers' practices open to the public?Twelve of this year's 13 free public practices will be at Ray Nitschke Field, on the east side of the Don Hutson Center.All public training camp practices start at 10:30 a.m., but the time is subject to change and weather conditions.The 13th practice, Family Night, is at Lambeau Field and requires tickets.Six of the 12 public practices take place in the first week.Do kids stills how up with bicycles for players to ride?Yes, the tradition continues. Arrive early, like 9 a.m., with your bicycles if you would like a player to ride it from Lambeau Field to Ray Nitschke Field for practice.What is the nonprofit group featured at practice?Area nonprofit groups will be featured at each training camp practice, either at Ray Nitschke Field or in the Lambeau Field east parking lot.For day 3 of training camp, Brown County United WayandWisconsin Humane Society will be the featured nonprofits.Here is the nonprofits schedule for the rest of training camp:Aug. 2:No nonprofits scheduledAug. 3:Casa ALBA Melanie Hispanic Resource CenterandPillars Inc.Aug. 4:Golden House Inc.andHER Alliance.Aug. 7:7 p.m. at Family Night at Lambeau FieldAug. 10:American Red Cross,The Children's Museum of Green BayandInnovative Care Services.Aug. 11:Ecumenical Partnership for HousingandGreater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity.Aug. 16:No nonprofit scheduled.Aug. 18:Brain Center of Green BayandThe Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay.Aug. 24:AspiroandThird Space Green Bay.Aug. 26 (joint practice with theArizona Cardinals):Laundry Love Brown CountyandVince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.How long are the Packers training camp practices?The practices generally last about two hours. The first practice, on July 29, was 90 minutes. The July 30 practice ended about 12:15 p.m.Are there seats at Ray Nitschke Field?Ray Nitschke Field has bleachers with a capacity of 1,500. Fans also gather outside the fences in the north and south end zones. There are bleachers along the north fence.Will food trucks will be at Packers' practices?Food trucks will be available at Ray Nitschke Field's parking lot for most public practices.What is the weather forecast for Packers practice on July 31?Mostly cloudy with a high of 81, according to the National Weather Service Green Bay. There is a 30% chance of rain after 4 p.m.Where can I cool off after practice?If you may want to cool off after practice,here is a list ofsplash pads, pools and swimming areasin the Green Bay area.Lambeau Field has food, tours, merchandise and air conditioningThe Lambeau Field Atrium opens at 8 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays. TheAtrium is home tothePackers Pro Shop, thePackers Hall of Fame museumand1919 Kitchen & Tap restaurant. Stadium tours are available through the hall of fame ortickets can be purchased online.Also open to fans is Titletown, immediately west of Lambeau Field, which offersa variety of family-themed activities, such as tai chi, kids art, robotics, adaptive art and ballroom dancing lessons.Is the Johnsonville Tailgate Village open during training camp?Yes. Located on the east side of the stadium, the Johnsonville Tailgate Village is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for most practices.Packers, Ticketmaster offer sensory activation vehicleThe new sensory activation vehicle offers a quiet and sensory-inclusive environment during training camp, gamedays and other large-scale stadium event days. The SAV will be available at each open practice day adjacent to Ray Nitschke Field.When are the Packers' preseason games?6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers8 p.m. Aug. 21 atDenver Broncos7 p.m. Aug. 27 vs. Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau FieldWhen do the Packers open the season?The first regular-season game is at 3:25 p.m. Sept. 13 versus the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.When is the Packers' first home game?The Packers first home game in the 2026 season will be at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, against the Atlanta Falcons.Follow the PackersNews coverage teamFollow our Packers reporters on X/Twitter for updates throughout training camp. You can also follow PackersNews' live updates blog each day during practice.Pete DoughertyTom SilversteinRyan WoodDominique Yates#Packers rookie Brandon Cisse working individual drills. pic.twitter.com/wiGtbezdJO Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) July 30, 2026This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Day 3 of Packers training camp: Team plans activities for young fans

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) Malik Nabers insists he does not know what the PUP list means the place where players land if they are physically unable to perform at the start of training camp.At least this year, he doesn't need to. He's on the field at camp with the New York Giants, and all eyes are on the No. 1 receiver who is starting to regain his previous dynamic form.Now 10 months removed from tearing the ACL in his right knee and still on a lengthy road back from the injury, Nabers is not yet a full participant in practice. But the Giants' No. 1 receiver is running routes at full speed during individual drills and sparking optimism that he'll be healthy enough to play in a game sooner than later.It felt good," Nabers said Thursday after the second practice of camp in the mountains of West Virginia. I mean, I might not show it. I like to be a person that you never know my facial expressions. Im always just smooth and calm. But it felt good to be out there with the guys, get a couple throws, just move around.Nabers, who turned 23 on Tuesday, sounded more hopeful about his future than he did in early January, when he walked with the assistance of a cane the previous weekend as a precaution and would not commit to being ready for the season opener. Saying at the time, If my body doesnt feel right, then Im not going to go out there," he began a period of lingering pessimism that began to fade a bit this week when he did not land on the PUP list and was a visible part of the team.Every time hes on the field, everybody knows where hes at, quarterback Jaxson Dart said Wednesday. Theres an aura that he has on the field that is exhilarating. It makes me happy. It makes everybody happy just to see him out there.The smiles are everywhere over the situation. But with more than seven weeks to go before New York hosts Dallas on Sept. 13 to begin the season, he and team officials are still reluctant to say if Nabers will be ready to go by then.No target dates," Nabers said. "Just continuing to listen to the training staff, and they continue to ask me questions. And when Im ready, Im ready.Progressing to team practice sessions would seemingly be the next step of a process that included significant rehab and even a second cleanup surgery earlier this year. On the prospect of playing in a preseason game to test the knee, Nabers deferred to new coach John Harbaugh, who praised the wideout's efforts to even get to this point.I really am impressed with how hard hes worked, Harbaugh said. I just think hes worked really hard. He deserves to be out there doing what he (is doing). Its really cool to see.Nabers catching passes from Dart in any setting is a positive, given their limited time together last season. Nabers was injured and sidelined for the rest of the season in the second quarter of Dart's first NFL start.All the two have really been able to do since is talk and watch video together as a way of advancing their rapport before they can play in a real game together again.Were just going to continue to get him in slowly, Dart said. Hes doing a great job with how hes attacking his recovery. Ive got all the confidence in the world in him and his approach to the game.Nabers acknowledged it has not been easy mentally to be away from football, and he has leaned on Dart, as well as new teammate Odell Beckham Jr. and others, to get through those struggles.Overcoming an injury is not easy, starting left tackle Andrew Thomas said. If anything, (it is good) just for his mental (state) to be back out here with the guys and running around and catching the ball."Nabers did take joy in surprising other players on Wednesday with just how smoothly he was running and cutting and catching the ball. But after going through a few weeks of that himself, he did not surprise himself.I felt like the training staff did a very good job on getting me ready before I even stepped foot out there, Nabers said. "Those cuts Ive been doing with the training staff, those routes Ive been doing with the training staff, so it wasnt anything (but) normal to me that I was able to go out there and do it full speed.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl