The final season of football for Aaron Rodgers was preceded by a reunion with his estranged family. He spoke about it during a Saturday appearance on NFL Network."There's been a lot of conversation about it outside of my own conversation for so many years," Rodgers told Kyle Brandt. "You know, a big part of it was getting married and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of open up to the possibility of coming together. It's been a couple-year process now, the conversations with them, but, you know, I've been very, very closed off about that part of my life, and I want to keep it that way. But there's been a narrative that's gone on for too long, that I wanted to kind of shut down."And it's been really beautiful to reconnect with them. All of them. And I got to spend a week, a long weekend recently. Those pictures are from in Nashville. My parents, my brother, and his sweet wife, and their incredible two kids. I got to be an uncle. It's just really it's really special. So a lot of my life has been full circle I think the last year. And that was part of it. I knew it was part of it. And I'm happy to be reunited, and that part of my life is a really beautiful addition, and I've got to give my wife a lot of credit for not that she was pushing me, because she never was, but just the way that she loves and supports me, having her by my side during this process has been really special. And I missed those relationships. And there was reasons for it that don't need to be talked about, but I'm thankful that that's come all the way back around."Although Rodgers said he reconnected with "all of them," he mentioned only one brother. It's unclear whether Aaron and his brother, Jordan, have reconnected. It was Jordan who brought the family issues to light during a 2016 stint on The Bachelorette. Two years later, Jordan chided Aaron for his donation to wildfire-relief efforts after (per Jordan) Aaron didn't call their parents to check on them during the fires.Although it's good news when anyone finds a path back to the most important people in their lives, it's not entirely clear whether Rodgers truly wanted to reunite with his parents and at least one brother, or whether he simply wanted to "shut down" a "narrative." (Before anyone gets pissed at me for going there, those are the words he used.)Ian O'Connor's 2024 biography of Rodgers made abundantly clear his habit of cutting people close to him off by putting them on "the island." It will be interesting to see whether Jordan, who apparently is still marooned like Gilligan, will have anything to say about the latest developments.

ATLANTA (AP) Martn Prez held Washington hitless until the seventh inning, Ronald Acua Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 8-3 on Saturday night, their third straight win in the series.Prez (7-6) started in place of Reynaldo Lpez, who was scratched 35 minutes before the game with left knee inflammation.He allowed one hit, no runs and had six strikeouts in seven innings on 78 pitches against the highest scoring team in Major League Baseball. Brady House broke up the no-hit bid with a clean single to right field.The Braves have not had a no-hitter since 1994, when Kent Mercker shut down the Dodgers in a 6-0 victory. They have just four since the team moved to Atlanta in 1966.Austin Riley was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Mike Yastrzemski had two hits and scored a run for the Braves, who are 8-2 at home since the All-Star break.Acua and Olson hit back-to-back homers in the first inning to give the Braves a lead they would not relinquish. Smith added a 403-foot home run to lead off the fourth. Smith's home run came after he kept his at-bat alive by successfully challenging what would have been strike three.Trailing 8-0, the Nats scored three runs in the eighth on an RBI double by Dylan Crews and a two-run single by CJ Abrams.Miles Mikolas (3-8) took the loss after allowing five runs in six innings. He gave up nine hits, including the three home runs.The Nationals have lost four straight and are 55-57 two days before the trade deadline.Up nextNationals RHP Cade Cavalli (7-4, 3.58 ERA) will start the series finale Sunday. The Braves have yet to announce a starting pitcher.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Tory Horton #15 of the Seattle Seahawks runs during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe Seattle Seahawks continued their 2026 training camp with a lighter practice in front of fans on Saturday afternoon. After doing padded practices on Thursday and Friday, Seattle opted to go pad-less for Saturday. With Sunday scheduled as an off-day before a return to the field on Monday, it seems like the goal for the Seahawks coaching staff is to still keep players fresh and not overdo it with intensity and physicality.Heres a recap of Saturdays practice!Seahawks training camp news and notesElijah Arroyo and Tory Horton shine on offenseIt was an injury-riddled year for both Arroyo and Horton last season. Arroyo had a stint on IR due to a knee injury, while Horton cracked his tibia and had his season end after Week 9. Horton had a fair bit more productivity than Arroyo, but they each have enticing traits that could help elevate the passing game.Saturdays practice will be encouraging for Seahawks fans, as they each caught touchdowns during practice.From Tacoma News Tribunes Gregg Bell:The second-year tight end and 2025 draft choice caught two touchdown passes on deft moves in his pass pattern during that same one-on-one drill that featured Smith-Njigba versus Witherspoon. Arroyo faked a move outside right then cut sharply left to turn around safety Rodney Thomas for one of his touchdowns. Arroyo also caught a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone from Darnold, past starting safety Ty Okada on a deep tight-end route that appeared to confuse Okada and Witherspoon on that side of the field.[]Saturday was the fourth consecutive practice and sixth of the camps seven practices Hortons participated in, in his return from the injury. On his latest day, Horton scored two touchdowns on consecutive drives in 11 on 11. For his first score the 6-foot-2 Horton leaped over 5-10 cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles to rip Drew Locks pass out of the air in the end zone. The second score was out of the left slot, a seam route. Darnolds bullet pass hit Hortons hands in stride on his sprint through the starting secondary to the end zone.Bud Clarks involvement with the starters increasesThe ball-hawking rookie safety out of TCU had the dream moment of meeting Richard Sherman, which well likely see more of when Hard Knocks premieres on Aug. 4. On the field, Clark had (as expected) practiced seldomly with the starters to begin camp. With Julian Love only lightly participating in practice (likely a veteran rest day), Clark had extended time with the starters.It felt amazing. It was moving fast and I felt like I was moving fast with it. I adapted to it pretty well, Clark said to media after practice.Two Seahawks veterans return to practiceNo harm, no foul for Ernest Jones IV and Anthony Bradford after not finishing up practice on Friday. Its never a given that training camp will end relatively unscathed, as weve seen across the NFL on an annual basis.The Seahawks wrapped up their seventh practice of camp a few minutes ago. Huge day for Elijah Arroyo more coming on that in my notebook. Also, Ernest Jones IV and Anthony Bradford were back after not finishing practice yesterday.Tomorrow is an off day. Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 1, 2026Several Seahawks sit out practice, including rookie corner Julian NealMeanwhile, Jake Bobos apparent hamstring problem has meant #LessBobo on the practice field. Brandon Pili remains out with a leg injury, while rookie cornerback Julian Neals undisclosed injury has kept him out of the last several practices. At the moment, it seems Michael Dansby has been the rookie corner making the most noise at camp.DNPs: Julian Neal, Mike Morris, J.R. Singleton, Chris Paul Jr., Jamie Sheriff, Jared Ivey, Jake Bobo, Robbie Ouzts. PUP: Zach Chabonnet and Nick Emmanwori. https://t.co/IcM1Zm6Ca4 Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) August 1, 2026Grey Zabel full press conference videoJarran Reed full press conference videoSeahawks training camp highlightsTory Horton putting in workTory Horton in action catching an out route #Seahawkspic.twitter.com/LxkNePUpNS Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) August 1, 2026George Holani making a slalom run but without the skisGeorge Holani flying through slalom drill with #Seahawks running backs. pic.twitter.com/dLZZWMhlMu Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) August 1, 2026Jadarian Price working on his pass protectionThe education and training of rookie RB first-round pick Jadarian Price in the pass gameincluding blocking he didnt much of at Notre Damecontinues with position coach Thomas Hammock on day 7 here at #Seahawks training camp. @thenewstribunepic.twitter.com/TknNh4d070 Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 1, 2026We will update with more highlights if available, but highlights will be scarce in this general era of tightening filming restrictions among fans and reporters alike at NFL training camps.Reminder: Field Gulls reports from Seahawks training camp!Field Gulls will be on site as part of the Seahawks Syndicate crew, which features myself, Bryce Coutts, Dan Viens, and Brandon Cain (who will be joining our podcasts virtually this year). Well be at three practices on Aug. 5, 7, and 8, with live podcasts streaming from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo! Emerald City Spectrums Corbin Smith will be a special guest on Aug. 5 at 7:30 pm PT. Youre all invited to all three recordings, but especially a special Town Hall style show on Aug. 7 at 7:30 pm, in which there will be a giveaway by Dan for the Seahawks-Cowboys preseason game. Our last show is 2:30 pm PT before Fan Fest at lumen Field. Myself, Bryce, and Josh Hite are among the Field Gulls staff that will be at camp in some capacity during these days. Come hang with us at Fast Fashion and/or meet us at the berm on those two VMAC days.Well share our perspectives with immediate post-practice takeaways before more in-depth talk on the pods.

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 01: Martn Prez #33 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jack Casey/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAfter a late scratch for Reynaldo Lopez with a knee injury, Martin Perez became the late-notice starter for Atlanta in game 2 against the Nationals. Perez worked a 1-2-3 first and Ronald and Matt Olson gave him a quick lead with back-to-back solo homers with one out in the bottom of the first. La Bestia mode: activated #BravesCountrypic.twitter.com/RzZauPybqf Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 1, 2026Onto the second and Perez cruised through the second with two strikeouts. Yaz hustled for a bloop double and that work paid off with an RBI single from Drake Baldwin with two outs. A Jarvis error allowed a leadoff baserunner in the third, but the runner was erased with a double-play in another clean frame. Errors from Albies and Jarvis spelled trouble for Perez in the fourth, but Martin secured a crucial strikeout to keep the Nats off the board. Dominic Smith tacked on an insurance run with a solo homer in the bottom of the frame. 403 ft for Dom!#BravesCountrypic.twitter.com/MLpsjJe0Qr Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 2, 2026Perez carried a no-hitter through 6.2 innings, before giving up a single with two outs and ultimately getting out of the frame with the shutout. He ended the night with a massive 7.0 innings of scoreless ball and 6 strikeouts, all while making this start on maybe one hours notice. It cant be overstated how tremendous this was for tonight and for the bullpen from Martin. In the bottom of the inning, the Braves loaded the bases with no outs with two walks and some help from an error, scoring a run on a Dominic Smith walk. Ronald scored on a wild pitch, with the other runners advancing and Austin Riley brought them home with a two-RBI double, making it a comfortable 8-0 ballgame in the bottom of the seventh. Danny Young got the eighth and gave up three runs but got out of the inning limiting the damage to that. Victor Mederos got the ninth and got the job done with little drama, securing a comfortable 8-3 win and preserving the back of the bullpen.Join us again as the Braves go for the sweep tomorrow at 1:35 PM ET.

Miami Heat named landing spot for two-time NBA All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Miami Heat whiffed on LeBron James in NBA free agency. Now they have to move forward.The Heat already landed one multi-time All-Star this offseason in GiannisAntetokounmpo. Perhaps they could also add another one.Heat named potential landing spot for Zach LaVineThe Heat were recentlynamed as a top potential landing spotfor two-time All-Star Zach LaVine by Nico Martinez of Fadeaway World.LaVine has one year remaining on his contract with the Kings after opting into his player option for next season, but he could ultimately be made available as the Kings appear poised to embrace a rebuild."The Heat have been looking for low-cost additions, and it doesnt get much better than LaVine. In the aftermath of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, where they were forced to give up most of their best shooters (including Tyler Herro), they are lacking true perimeter threats, which has linked them to veteran targets such as Klay Thompson," Martinez wrote."At 31, LaVine is the much better option, as his skills as a shooter and explosive isolationscorer would provide a much-needed spark on offense. He played just 39 games for the Kings last season, but he was productive on the floor and could thrive under the expert guidance of head coach Erik Spoelstra."LaVine averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for the Kings last season.More NBA news:Former Los Angeles Lakers star named most overrated player in NBAGiannis Antetokounmpo reveals approach for recruiting LeBron James to Miami HeatJalen Brunson declined to recruit LeBron James to New York KnicksJames Harden sends clear message to LeBron James amid Cavaliers' pursuitDonovan Mitchell recruits LeBron James to Cleveland Cavaliers

Copa do Brasil last 16 starts with THREE goalless draws Was scoring a goal not worth it?The round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil got underway this Saturday (1st).There were three matchups, 270 minutes not counting each games stoppage time and...... NOT A SINGLE GOAL!The last attempt happened at Vila Belmiro during Santos versus Remo.Which ended with plenty of boos from Peixes fans.Check out a summary of each clash below.Center-back was the best player in Vasco FluThe first match kicked off at 5:30 p.m.Fluminense were slightly superior, as they had three good chances to score.Vasco, meanwhile, had only one real opportunity.So it was up to Igor Rabello, the Tricolor center-back, to be named man of the match.Photo: Lucas Meron/FluminenseHe formed an alternative pairing with Igncio, since Thiago Silva, Freytes, Jemmes and Milln are injured.The return leg will be next Wednesday (5th), again at the Maracan but with Fluminense as the home side. 'Post' was the 'villain' in Belo HorizontePhoto: Pedro Souza / AtlticoAlisson Safira nearly put Juventude ahead in the first half of the 7 p.m. clash.But his shot crashed against the crossbar while Atltico had more possession and attacking momentum.Then came the second half and a persistent Galo. Including Igor Gomes hitting the post from a free kick.They will face each other again on Tuesday (4th) at Alfredo Jaconi.There was even a goal, but... Santos tried to take the lead right from the first half.Tried, tried and... got nowhere.And they almost saw Jaj open the scoring for Leo.Another notable moment of the first half was the elbow from Z Ricardo on Joo Ananias. It resulted in a yellow card and no VAR review.Gabigol even ran off to celebrate what would have been his 100th goal in a Santos shirt in the second half.But Neymars corner kick had curled out of play.Neymar battled hard, but couldnt make the difference.And Peixe also lost Lucas Verssimo to a possible injury.The return leg will be next Tuesday (4th). And the stage will be Mangueiro.Featured photo:Raul Martins | RemoThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

The Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox pulled off the biggest trade of 2026, two days before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.The White Sox are acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo, a three-time All-Star, according to multiple reports. The Mariners will get reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith.Its a rare trade between two contending teams the White Sox are leading the American League Central, while Seattle is 2.5 games out of the third and final AL Wild Card berth.MORE: Mets make trade, begin trade deadline activity by sending reliever to TwinsMore to come on this story

TheHouston Rocketshave had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course ofRockets history.To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades,Rockets Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the founding of the team all those years ago right up to the present day.With seven of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatestRockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.And for today's article, we will continue with the second of 14 who wore the No. 25, big man Tom Owens. After ending his college career at South Carolina, Owens was picked up with the 58th overall selection of the 1971 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.The Bronx, New York native played the first 5 seasons of his pro career in the ABA instead (and later the NBA after the Indiana Pacers joined it) before he finally joined Houston in 1976. His stay with the team lasted until he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977.During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Owens wore only jersey No. 25 and put up 4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Houston Rockets jersey history No. 25 - Tom Owens (1976-77)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ezekiel Alladoh scored the winner in the 97th minute, one minute after Neil Pierre equalized the match, as the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Saturday in stoppage time.Pierre headed in a pass from Kai Wagner in the 96th minute to equalize before Alladoh finished with his left foot from the center of the box off another Wagner assist in the 97th to seal the win for Philadelphia.Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.Atlanta went down to 10 men in the 27th minute when Enea Mihaj was shown a red card, but Miguel Almirn gave United the lead three minutes later.Tristan Muyumba extended Atlantas advantage in the 66th minute, scoring from outside the box off an assist from Alexey Miranchuk to make it 2-0.Philadelphia found the back of the net when Milan Iloski scored from the center of the box to pull within a goal in the 73rd minute.Up nextAtlanta: Have two weeks off before visiting the New York Red Bulls on Aug. 15. Philadelphia: Host Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup group stage play on Thursday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer

The Chicago White Sox made a significant addition to their rotation at the MLB trade deadline on Saturday, acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners according to ESPNs Jeff Passan.Reportedly going back to Seattle are reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston SmithThis article will be updated with more information.