FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 10: Karon Prunty #21 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots Minicamp on June 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhen it comes to cornerback play in the NFL, Christian Gonzalez might just be the gold standard right now. The New England Patriots starter is one of the best players the position currently has to offer, and one of the premier defensive backs in the league right now.For the Patriots, this means that the contract extension Gonzalez is hoping for wont come cheap. For one of their players, meanwhile, it means a prime opportunity to get an up-close look at a Pro Bowl talent.Fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty is making sure to keep a close eye on Gonzalez in hopes of adding some new elements to his game.Most of the time watching his reps, just trying to pick his brain, Prunty said. Just talking to him during practice, after practice about things that he sees on the field, things like that. Just his technique and how he relaxes, trying to take some of his game and apply it to mine.Gonzalez and Prunty entered the NFL under different circumstances. The former was a top-tier prospect in 2023, whose fall to the Patriots at No. 17 overall was considered a major surprise and massive steal on the teams part. Prunty, on the other hand, wasnt even invited to the Scouting Combine before getting selected 171st overall earlier this year.And yet, despite those backgrounds, Prunty believes they play the game in a similar way. At least, thats what he aims to be.Just be a physical corner that can play it all press or zone, he explained. Always on the body, always on my man. Just doing the right thing and knowing my As, and just doing my job each and every single play, and just getting the trust from the coaches.To do so, and earn himself a spot on New Englands 53-man roster. come the regular season, he is trying to apply one of the lessons taught by Gonzalez and the other veterans in the Patriots secondary. Make sure to be on your Ps and Qs.The NFL is very scheme-heavy, so its always good to know the offensive coordinator and know the things that they like to run as well, he said when asked about the advice he had been given. Going against the offense, Im just starting to pick up the things that the offense does each and every day. So, I just try to pick up on the little things and just recognize formations and everything to help me with my game.

Fenerbahce ready to break the bank for Manchester United star Marcus RashfordFenerbahce have emerged as surprise contenders for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.According to The Sun, the Turkish giants are ready to break the bank to secure a deal for the 28-year-old.Fenerbahce have already contacted Rashfords representatives as they look to add an elite winger to the squad.The Super Lig outfit also have AC Milans Rafael Leao and Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr on their transfer shortlist.Rashford enjoyed a decent World Cup with England, making two goal contributions in six appearances.He is contracted at United until 2028, but the club are open to selling him this summer.Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.He impressed with his performances for the Catalan club, netting 14 goals in 49 appearances across all competitions.Barcelona opted against triggering the 26m option to make his move permanent.The Blaugrana were keen to keep Rashford either for a reduced permanent fee or on another loan deal. Both proposals were not acceptable for United.The England international now has the opportunity to join Fenerbahce who are one of the most successful and widely supported clubs in Turkey.The Super Lig club look determined to sign the experienced forward, but it remains to be seen whether he is ready to leave the best football league in the world.Stats from Transfermarkt

Hearts can confirm the club is appealing against Stuart Findlay's red card in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Aberdeen.The centre-half was shown a straight red in stoppage time following a foul on Toyosi Olusanya inside the penalty box, with Kevin Nisbet scoring the resulting spot kick to secure the Dons' victory."Given our player's genuine attempt to play the ball, we do not feel that a red card was merited and, as such, will be making that case to the Scottish FA," Hearts say."We note with interest a near identical incident during Motherwell's win over Hibs yesterday, which resulted in a yellow card for Oscar Preistman, not a red."Being forced to highlight the consistency, or lack thereof, in refereeing decisions after only one match of the new Scottish Premiership season is not a situation we wish to find ourselves in. "However, given the lengthy, worldwide debate around this topic last season, the club feels it is only right to inform our supporters that not only do we share their grievances, we are also taking appropriate action to rectify the matter."We trust that, on this occasion, justice will be served."

Los Angeles, CA - August 02, 2026: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal greets teammate center fielder Andy Pages (44) during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Once this offseason comes and the collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, there will be a lockout in Major League Baseball. Owners will use the Dodgers spending and winning as a cudgel to try to advance their proposals.Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman pushed back against criticism of the teams latest move, acquiring ace Tarik Skubal for three players on Sunday.It just seems like theres always blowback with us, Friedman said. Theres nothing that we did that no one else couldnt have done.Alden Gonzlez at ESPN has more on that side of Freidmans Sunday media scrum.Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic wrote about how cries of the Dodgers ruining baseball will increase after the Skubal trade, even though the move guarantees nothing. Rosenthal wrote about how the Dodgers financial largesse is certainly an advantage, but the specific Skubal trade was one that many other teams could make:Thats not money-whipping the competition. Thats outsmarting it. And for Skubal, the Dodgers had the depth to trade three talented prospects knowing they had dozens more in their system.LinksEnjoy this fine write-up of the Dodgers prospects sent to the Tigers by Eric Longenhagen at FanGraphs, but also enjoy the headline, In Detroits Valley of Darkness, a River of Hope.Steve Lopez at the Los Angeles Times wrote about the opposition Frank McCourts gondola project is facing.In case you missed it, Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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