NASCAR arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2026 Brickyard 400, and the 22nd points race of the season was intense. Ty Gibbs won Stage 1 while Ross Chastain won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a 23XI Racing driver who shocked the NASCAR world.At the end of the day, Heimwon his first career Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon!NASCAR and Warner Bros. Discovery earned 2.384 million average viewers for the Brickyard 400 on TNT. At its peak, 3.1 million viewers were tuned in from 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV. Overall, it was a great turnout for NASCAR and Warner Bros. Discovery on Sunday afternoon.NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series schedule release timeline revealedThis article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with Deebo Samuel. The team signed him to a one-year on Thursday, adding a proven NFL wideout to its wide receiver-needy roster.He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with San Francisco he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. Samuel enjoyed his best season in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 365 yards on the ground and eight scores. Samuels strong performances earned him first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.MORE: Commanders WR Deebo Samuel receives $700K news ahead of Eagles matchupHis contract is for $7 million and the signing happened amid the 49ers training camp.Samuel has played 81 regular-season games for San Francisco, including 73 starts. His addition provides the team with insurance the the wide receiver position. Ricky Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Christian Kirk, on the other hand, missed recent training camp sessions due to a strained calf.Deebo Samuels 2025 seasonOct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr (1) during warm ups before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn ImagesThe South Carolina product played 16 games in 2025, amassing 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns. He added 17 rushing attempts for 75 yards and one score.However, the Commanders endured a disappointing campaign despite Samuels solid numbers. The team finished with a 5-12 record, good for third in the NFC East. Washington failed to follow up on its strong 2024 run, reaching the conference championship game.Samuel has a chance to prove that to the 49ers that he can contribute immediately. His one-year deal can be considered a prove-it deal, with a chance to secure a long-term agreement if he impresses in 2026.

CINCINNATI (AP) Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder's choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in the opening game of a four-game series.Cincinnati loaded the bases against Gregory Soto (5-3) with one out. Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily. De La Cruz hit three doubles, stole two bases and had an RBI.Emilio Pagan (3-1) got the win.Pirates opener Yohan Ramrez pitched two scoreless innings allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts in his first career start after 208 relief appearances, the most by a Pirates pitcher before making a start.The previous franchise mark was set by Michael Feliz who made his first start in 2019 after 156 relief appearances. Matt McLain, activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, led off the third with a single and scored on De La Cruz's double to put the Reds ahead 1-0. Sal Stewart singled home De La Cruz to make it 2-0. The last time he faced Pittsburgh, Rhett Lowder allowed eight earned runs in 1 1/3 innings in a 17-7 loss on May 2 at PNC Park, but he fared better on Thursday allowing two earned runs in six innings with no walks and five strikeouts. Nick Gonzales led off the fifth with a double and later scored on Jacob Gonzalez's sacrifice fly to cut the Pirates' deficit to 2-1. Brandon Lowe led off the sixth with his 22nd homer to tie the score 2-2.Both teams loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score. The teams combined to go 2 for 22 with runners in scoring position, with Cincinnati going 1 for 15. Up nextPirates RHP Paul Skenes (9-9, 3.65 ERA) opposes RHP Hunter Greene (2-2, 7.06) on Friday night. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard remains in limbo.Leonards seven-year tenure with the Clippers appeared to be over after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30.The Raptors were going to send forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap to Los Angeles.Instead, both teams have put a halt to the trade, citing an ongoing investigation.Leonard, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, and Leonard's uncle/advisor Dennis Robertson are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a no-show agreement with a company, Aspiration, to funnel extra compensation to Leonard as part of a salary cap circumvention.NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated on July 14 that he expects the investigation to be concluded before the start of the 2026-27 season. Silver and the NBA are not conducting the investigation and instead using a third-party law firm. ESPN's Baxter Holmes reported earlier this week that the investigation into the Clippers and Leonard could carry on into 2027. If the investigation were to carry on into the upcoming season, Leonard could be back in a Clippers uniform.I cant comment on the specifics of the investigation, but what I can say is we did not do what we are accused of doing, Lawrence Frank, the Clippers' president of basketball operations, saud on June 23, a week before the trade was announced. The investigation has had no impact on how we go about our business. We just continue to go about our business as normal.Do Raptors still want Kawhi Leonard?The Raptors are not ready to officially welcome Leonard until a decision is reached regarding the investigation.The organization released the following statement on July 9:Regarding our planned trade with the LA Clippers for Kawhi Leonard, the NBA league office informed us that as a result of the ongoing investigation involving the Clippers, we would assume the risk of any potential outcome of the investigation impacting Kawhi.In light of this, we will wait until the league's investigation is complete.The Raptors remain eager to bring Kawhi back to Toronto and look forward to a swift resolution for our players, our organization, and our fans.Toronto doesnt want to be stuck in a situation like the Miami Heat found themselves in with Terry Rozier.The Heat traded for Rozier, and he was out of the league a year later as a result of federal gambling probe. Rozier was initially charged with wire fraud and money laundering in the Eastern District of New York in December and was given two new charges this May of of bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy.Will Clippers welcome Kawhi Leonard back?ESPNs Ramona Shelburne shared on the networks show NBA Today that the Clippers would be fine with having Leonard back on the team next season.The genesis of the trade happened because the Clippers were not willing to extend Leonards contract beyond the upcoming season, according to Shelburne.Leonard is scheduled to make $50.3 million during the final year of his contract.Whats Brandon Ingram thoughts on pending trade?Ingram was named as an NBA All-Star for the second time in his career this past season. He played in 77 games in his first season with the Raptors, averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 33.8 minutes per game.Marc J. Spears stated that he spoke with Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports Group, about Ingram."It's a business, Spears said while sharing Pauls comments on the show. Brandon knows it's a business. He's fine either way."Ingram will make $40 million next season. He has a player option for the 2027-28 season.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade remains on hold: Where things stand

GREEN BAY, Wis. Jordan Love noticed the dynamic quickly his rookie year.Aaron Rodgers was not running the Green Bay Packers offense the way Love had seen college quarterbacks run an offense.Rodgers was not simply following what head coach Matt LaFleur dictated, and he was not only told what to do. He had influence. Love aspired to that.When I first got here, just being able to see how [LaFleur] and A-Rod had that relationship, Love told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday after training camp practice. Obviously it was a lot different with A-Rod: Hes been in multiple offenses, obviously the career he's had, just the knowledge he has of the game. But it was cool for me to be able to see that. See how they just bounced stuff off each other, much different than what it was in college to someone who just has complete control of the system.As Love waited behind Rodgers for three years, including two Rodgers MVP seasons, he continued to eye the goal.He told himself: That's what I want to get to. Thats my goal is I want to be able to have that communication with Matt when I take over.Hes achieved it.Entering his fourth season with the keys in his hand, Love and LaFleur are constantly exchanging ideas to tweak the Packers playbook. Sure, football is football. But amid the vast array of plays and schemes that LaFleurs offense theoretically encompasses, some concepts will flash more often than others. Some plays will rarely be run.Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!LaFleur is involving Love more in that schematic turnover. And Love is getting more comfortable weighing in.Since I took over, it's something we've grown at year after year, Love said. And Ive got more comfortable trying to talk to him about things I like, plays I like, things I don't like, and vice versa for him. So it's just something that we build throughout the years.But I think it all goes back to my time with A-Rod [to] be able to see their relationship, see how he communicates with him, to be able to get to things that he's comfortable with running.Entering his fourth year starting and seventh as a pro, Love has compiled a 27-20-1 record. Hes completed 64.3% of his passes for 11,535 yards, 83 touchdowns and 31 interceptions. Each of his three years starting, the Packers have advanced to the playoffs. And while the Packers lost their wild-card game at the Chicago Bears last season, Love threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns in the 31-27 decision.Since Love earned the starting job, his 97.8 passer rating ranks 11th among the 75 quarterbacks who attempted at least 100 passes. The Packers offense ranked 16th last year after finishing 12th and eighth in yardage during Loves initial two seasons starting.As Love becomes one of the longest-tenured Packers, his array of pass-catchers shift. The Packers traded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in April and let Romeo Doubs leave in free agency to the New England Patriots. Green Bays 2025 first-round pick, Matthew Golden, now joins Christian Watson and Jayden Reed as the clubs projected starting three receivers. Tight end Tucker Kraft is also on track to return from an October ACL tear before the Packers Week 1 contest at the Minnesota Vikings.Before then, Love and LaFleur will keep tailoring the offense to what best serves Love, nailing down his staple plays and building from there.A franchise with unusual stability at quarterback will celebrate that.This probably happens to a lot of quarterbacks [where] they almost get to like where their knowledge is that of a coach, general manager Brian Gutekunst told Yahoo Sports. I think [Love]s there. Obviously, earlier in your career, you're not. And then you first start playing and everything, you're kind of like adding all that expertise. So now he's kind of there.Its a great thing for Matt and a great thing for Jordan too. It becomes more of a partnership collaboration.

Cup focus now! See the Srie A table after Thursday's gamesThis Thursday (30) featured two matches in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship.The last ones before a brief break in the competition for Copa do Brasil, Libertadores, and Sudamericana fixtures.Corinthians and Athletico played out a goalless draw in a tense match with important injuries.Cruzeiro, meanwhile, got back on track by defeating Coritiba, who continue to disappoint in front of their home fans.Only Bahia and the aforementioned Coxa will return to action exclusively in Brasileiro matches. UPDATED standings*Pending matches: Flamengo x Mirassol from the fourth round, andBotafogo x Grmio, So Paulo x Santos, Atltico x Red Bull Bragantino, and Chapecoense x Vasco from the 21st.Upcoming matches22nd round8/8 - Saturday4:00 PM - Grmio x So Paulo - Arena do Grmio 6:30 PM - Remo x Atltico - Mangueiro8:30 PM - Coritiba x Chapecoense - Couto Pereira9:00 PM - Botafogo x Fluminense - Nilton Santos 9/8 - Sunday11:00 AM - Cruzeiro x Mirassol - Mineiro4:00 PM - Palmeiras x Internacional - Nubank Parque4:00 PM - Bahia x Vasco - Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova6:30 PM - Santos x Athletico - Vila Belmiro6:30 PM - Red Bull Bragantino x Corinthians - Ccero de Souza Marques7:30 PM - Flamengo x Vitria - Maracan This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 07: Penn State Nittany Lions WR Liam Clifford (2) during the Big Ten Championship football game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Oregon Ducks on December 7, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhile veteran wideout Chase Claypool drew the headlines from the day, the Indianapolis Colts worked out a handful of other skill position players on Thursdayultimately signing former Penn State wideout Liam Clifford: #Colts worked out Chase Claypool, Liami Clifford (signed), Jermar jefferson, Roydell Williams Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 30, 2026The 61, 200 pound undrafted 1st-year wideout previously participated in the Colts recent 2026 rookie minicamp tryout after earning 4x Academic All-Big Ten honors with the Nittany Lions. During his 4-year collegiate career, Clifford caught 42 receptions for 530 receiving yards (12.6 ypr. avg.) and a touchdown reception, as well as had 3 rushes for 16 total rushing yards. On special teams, he had one touchdown on a blocked punt. Clifford likely faces an uphill battle to earn a spot on the Colts final 53-man roster. Still, this is an opportunity to showcase his talents in front of coaches and player personnel staff. He looks like hell certainly be special teams units and deeper wide receiver depth as we continue to advance in the early stages of Colts camp.

La Familia took it to JHX Sport (Kansas alumni) Wednesday night in front of a great HMC crowd. They were patiently waiting until tonight to see who stands in their way of a $2 million payday from the non-alumni bracket. Wait no more.Davis Steel remained undefeated in TBT play, rolling to a 4th-straight win Thursday after beating The Mecca 71-69. The Mecca had some nice stats though; Casper Ware scored 20, and Brandon Moss had 17 off the bench. Former Fresno State big man Terrell Carter had 6 of the 11 blocked shots for TM, but it wasnt enough.Former Arizona standout Gabe York led the way for Davis Steel, pouring in 16 while Anthony Clemons and DJ Rodman (son of Dennis Rodman) both had 13.La Familia vs. Davis Steel will tip off Sunday afternoon (1:00 p.m. ET | FOX) inside Memorial Coliseum.This will be the last game Willie Cauley-Stein plays in Lexington, at least professionally anyway. What better way to send him off than to win a huge payday?It wont be easy; Davis Steel is the 2nd-highest scoring team in TBT, hitting 79 points per game. They do it from distance, hitting at just over 43% from 3-point range. Maybe we can talk to the maintenance guys over at Rupp and have them tighten the rims over Memorial.The only real statistical advantage for La Familia is in steals, swiping 5.4 to Davis Steels 4.8. Everything else favors Davis Steel.You may not recognize the name because, after 12 years as Eberlein Drive, the Drive is partnering with Davis Sports Corp. to compete as Davis Steel this year. They have back-to-back final four appearances and were the runner-up last year.Will Willie and the boys go out on a high note, or will Davis Steel come in and ruin the party?Regardless of what happens, this has been a special run for La Familia and the BBN, one that we get to enjoy for one more game.

Eagles' defensive pair not focused on contract extension talks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Just ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp, the team announced it was signing defensive tackle Jordan Carter to a four-year contract extension worth $152 million. This extension will make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the history of the NFL, surpassing the Tennessee Titans' Jeffery Simmons, who put pen to paper on a deal worth $105.8 million earlier in the offseason.When discussing the extension at the training camp, Eagles' executive vice president, Howie Roseman, made a remark about the safety of fans' jerseys for certain players, without saying their names; it'd be presumed that he was talking about cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.Mitchell, who was just named within the NFL's top 100 players earlier in the week, isn't in a contract year, with next season being his last guaranteed season in the City of Brotherly Love, given that the 2028 season lies under a team option. A similar thing can be said for DeJean, who has another year left on his contract, meaning the team's front office doesn't exactly have to rush to get either of their players similar extensions.DeJean and Mitchell are unfazed by the extension chit-chatQuinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean dont sound like theyre letting the possibility of big paydays within the next year distract them from this season.#Eagles@SportsRadioWIP@KYWNewsradiopic.twitter.com/bK7CEexrW3 Dave Uram (@MrUram) July 30, 2026When asked about any potential extensions, the aforementioned Mitchell shut those murmurs down, explaining that he wants to perform well before anything else."That don't mean nothing, we appreciate that, but each and every day we got to come out here and work, we got to come out here and do our jobs to the best of our ability..." stated Mitchell.It was a similar sentiment to what his defensive partner would state to the press, being appreciative of Roseman's comments, but not letting it fill his mind, as he wishes to hit the ground running in the upcoming season."Yeah, I mean it's cool, but I just want to win football games, that's what I'm focused on doing, when that comes, it'll come," stated DeJean. "That was nice of him to say, but I'm just focused on this season, obviously just trying to put a good season together and help our team win a lot of football games..."As stated previously, neither player is in a contract year per se, so there's a valid reason that it might not be at the forefront of their focus during training camp.More NFL news:A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have a Patriots, Bills, Drake Maye, Josh Allen linkJosh Allen called out by a coach with a major losing recordLamar Jackson has an obvious reason not to sign right nowCommanders have plenty of reason not to want Brandon AiyukWill they still be called the Chicago Bears if they play in Indiana?

When will Shohei Ohtani return? Dodgers reveal timeline after Mariners absence originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't start Shohei Ohtani in the third game of the series against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Before the game, manager Dave Roberts shared why the Dodgers' superstar was held back.Roberts appreciated Ohtani's honesty after renewed soreness in his left knee. The Dodgers' training staff took a call on resting the designated hitter against the Mariners.I appreciate him saying that there's some soreness to then allow me to make a decision for what is in his best interest, and that's what we're doing, Roberts said.Ohtani wanted to play through soreness, but the Dodgers chose caution. The manager expects the four-time MVP to be back in the lineup on Friday, and if needed, the slugger could pinch-hit in Thursday's game as well.After tonight's day off, he could come back and feel refreshed and play the next, call it four or five, before the next off-day, or feel after three games that [hes] a little sore again and need a blow, said Roberts.In Ohtani's absence, Teoscar Hernandez was given DH duties while Tommy Edman occupied the lead-off spot.MORE:What if Shohei Ohtani faced Shohei Ohtani? The answer may surprise MLB fansShohei Ohtani injury update: Latest on Dodgers aceDue to left knee inflammation, Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3. All this time, the Dodgers superstar is turning up as a designated hitter in games.During the All-Star break in Philadelphia, Ohtani received alubricating Orthovisc shot in an attempt to recover faster. However, on Tuesday, the Dodgers reported that Ohtani had right biceps discomfort, which could further delay plans for his return to the mound.He has been doing the plyos consistently, Roberts said in the latest update. Hopefully this weekend at some point or early next week, he'll start throwing, playing catch again and building up.The right-handed pitcher was having an outstanding year and he was the leading candidate for the NL Cy Young. In 14 starts, Ohtani posted a1.79 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP, with 95 strikeouts in 85.2 innings.However, after his recent pitching absence, he is no longer a Cy Young threat. The Dodgers will need Ohtani the pitcher in October, when they'll bid to complete a three-peat.More MLB news:Twins send clear message on Joe Ryan with trade deadline decision'Never heard a teammate say that': Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Aaron Judge claim disputed by Yankees insiderNationals' Cade Cavalli is missing bats like never beforePadres' Mason Miller trade outlook is bad news for Yankees fansMets may not trade Francisco Lindor and here's why