Meanwhile, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase voiced support for inclusion over the weekend

It was the first day in pads for the Raiders. This is when things get a lot more interesting. When players get to make a bit more contact, giving coaches a better idea of how these guys will perform on Sunday. And with a full third of this roster never having taken an NFL snap, that's important.Here are the standouts from today's practice.WR Malik BensonThe sixth round rookie has had a good camp overall. But today he had probably his best day. He has lined up with the second team most of the time, becoming one of Fernando Mendoza's favorite targets. He was unguardable in one-on-ones, making a couple nice catches. And in team sessions, he caught a gorgeous slant pass with fellow rookie Treydan Stukes in tow.QB Kirk CousinsKirko Chainz was dealing again. His first pass of team sessions was a laser to Jalen Nailor on a crossing route. Then he made the pass of the day, placing one perfectly to tight end Ian Thomas just over the outstretched arms of Taron Johnson and Thomas pulled it in.CB DeCamerion RichardsonAfter getting beaten to the ball by Jack Bech early in one-on-ones, he got the better of the matchup the next time as Bech was unable to come down with a back shoulder throw. Then he stuck with Donte Thornton like glue on an inside move to swat down the pass.WR Tre TuckerHe got the better of Eric Stokes in a one-on-one and laid out to make a nice catch on a slant in team sessions.G Caleb RogersLining up at right guard with the second team, he got all the way out into the flat to make a key block that sprung Mike Washington off of a screen pass.This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: 5 standouts from Day 5 of Raiders training camp

Coming off a surprising 2025 season, the Chicago Bears set their sights on one major free-agent acquisition to push the defense forward in 2026. But those plans are on hold momentarily after safety Coby Bryant sustained a knee injury at training camp that will keep him out 8-10 weeks, per ESPNs Adam Schefter.Bryant, 27, signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Bears this offseason. He sustained a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture during practice. Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to be sidelined 8-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture that he suffered at todays practice, per sources. No surgery is expected to be needed. pic.twitter.com/LxaZFt4hPP Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2026Bryant injured his knee during a 1-on-1 drill vs. tight end Cole Kmet. Bryant was reportedly emotional upon sustaining the injury and needed to be carted off the field, per CHGO.Its a significant blow for Chicago, which lost both Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker in the offseason. Byard and Brisker started for the team last season. With both starting safeties gone, the Bears quickly identified a replacement in Bryant and then turned to the draft to select Dillon Thieneman in the first round. Bryant and Thieneman were expected to give the Bears a promising duo in the secondary.This story will be updated.

Baseball players have a decent amount of down time during a game, and that can lead to some wild conversations and conspiracies. But when it comes to baseball conspiracies, Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong came in strong with an objectively preposterous theory.In a recent appearance on Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari, Crow-Armstrong was asked to share an unpopular opinion. And he said somewhat jokingly that he didn't think that Babe Ruth actually existed. And he went on to explain that he mainly didn't think this one person could have been a god of the sport given how the game has evolved. This has to be one of the worst takes Ive ever heard in my life from a pro baseball player. What are we doing PCA? @KFidds come get your boy. pic.twitter.com/QRrY6u4QzY TomPaints (@tom_paints) August 2, 2026The podcast he was referencing was a 2024 interview with Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo. Basically, Saucedo claimed that since he's only seen one video of Ruth, the baseball legend probably never existed. Mind you that Babe Ruth was probably the most photographed person in America at that time. There are still living people who witnessed him play. Like, he objectively existed. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Marine Layer Podcast (@marinelayerpod)

The Green Bay Packers' preseason-opening showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers may include an unexpected number of snaps against former Packers quarterback and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.While Rodgers hasn't played more than a handful of snaps in the preseason over the last 10 years, new Steelers (and former Packers) coach Mike McCarthy wants Rodgers on the field playing snaps during the exhibition schedule this summer. And the 42-year-old quarterback is open to the idea.He (wants me out there for) 30 or 40 plays, Rodgers told Mike Silver of The Athletic. I said, Mike, if you want me to play, Ill play. Im not saying I want to do it. But if he wants me to, I will.The Steelers open the preseason against the Packers on Thursday, Aug. 13 and the New York Jets on Friday, Aug. 21, so Rodgers will likely play snaps against both of his former teams. The last time Rodgers played more than 10 snaps in the preseason was 2017, and he hasn't played at least 30 preseason snaps since 2014. While getting in some snaps could be helpful for a quarterback reconnecting with an old offense, there is a risk of injury for an old quarterback entering a final season.The Packers will be debuting a new defense under Jonathan Gannon during next Thursday's preseason opener.Rodgers, who spent a team-record 18 seasons with the Packers, was traded to the New York Jets before the 2023 season. He was with the Jets for two seasons (2023-24) and is now entering his second season with the Steelers. Rodgers has said on multiple occasions that the 2026 season will be his final season in the NFL.This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers may get snaps against QB Aaron Rodgers during preseason opener

FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas football will begin fall camp on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and all eyes will be on the quarterback battle between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill.But there will be starting spots up for grabs across the field, and competitions for snaps as backups will be fierce as Ryan Silverfield prepares for his first season as the Razorbacks coach. On Monday, Aug. 3, Silverfield met with the local media to preview fall camp, and he shared the three position groups he is most excited to evaluate over the next four weeks leading into the season opener against North Alabama. Unsurprisingly, Silverfield is focused on the trenches, highlighting both of the offensive and defensive lines. He's also eager to get his eyes on the wide receivers who will be tasked with producing explosive plays along with whichever quarterback lands the starting gig. "Some of those other guys in the wide receiver position, like, okay, can we have eight starters? You know, and that's not a terrible thing," Silverfield said. "Do we have some guys that can step up?" The Arkansas coach highlighted Boise State transfer Chris Marshall as someone he wants to assume a big role for the Hogs' offense. He also mentioned Donovan Faupel (New Mexico State) and CJ Brown as older players with past production who will be fighting for snaps. Arkansas will also have two additional wide receivers this fall in track athletes Jelani Watkins and Maurice Gleaton Jr. Watkins ran track for Arkansas this past spring, while Gleaton is a new addition who recently transferred from Georgia. Along the offensive line, Silverfield is confident with his interior. Left guard Malachi Breland, center Caden Kitler and right guard Kobe Branham are experienced and cemented in their starting roles. But he said the tackle position could have some competition this fall, unlike in the spring when left tackle Kavion Broussard and right tackle Bryant Williams gobbled up most of the snaps with the first-team offense. Josiah Clemons, Terence Roberson Jr. and Adam Hawkes are players Silverfield wants to challenge Broussard and Williams. "I think the good news is that we feel comfortable with some of those guys, but my guess is, you know, after the first 10 days if everybody stays healthy, we'll be able to move forward and fight and figure out who our starters are there," Silverfield said. The defensive line is wide open. Quincy Rhodes is the star and primed for an important role. Inside, Hunter Osborne (Virginia) and David Oke will begin fall camp as the starters at defensive tackle, but the surrounding pieces are mostly unknowns.Names that Silverfield mentioned on Monday as exciting pieces to watch were transfers Carlon Jones (Southern California) and Xadavien Sims (Oregon). He also said there's a hope that true freshman Danny Beale III cracks the rotation. "Some of these other guys have played some football, and then ultimately, what does that look like with the young guys behind them," he said. Will latest court ruling translate to roster additions?Late last week, U.S. District Court of Colorado Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued aninjunction against the NCAA allowing all class of 2022 athletes a fifth-year of eligibility.Silverfield didn't rule out adding some experience to his roster based off this ruling, but he also did not guarantee it. He said he is working closely with his compliance department to determine what the Hogs' options are as they close in on the regular season. "If they say were not sure right now and this can continue to get dragged out through August and theres back-and-forth, well just stay put and continue to pour into the guys we have," Silverfield said. "If it makes sense to add someone, we will."Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.comor follow him @jacksonfuller16on X, formerly known as Twitter.This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: 3 key Arkansas football position battles, according to Ryan Silverfield

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The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in a rare intradivisional trade, per ESPNs Jeff Passan. Rutschman was part of Baltimores youth movement two years ago, but has come back down to Earth after a hot start to his career. With the Orioles looking to be deadline sellers, his name consistently was brought up since Baltimore had a surplus at catcher between Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. Baltimore drafted Rutschman with the first overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. He made his debut in the majors in 2022. That year, he played in 113 games and hit .254 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI. The catchers best season so far was in 2023. He was an All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award that year after slashing .277/.374/.435 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI and a 4.3 WAR. Rustchman has played in 67 games this year for the Orioles. His numbers across the board are down, with just eight home runs and 47 RBI so far. He heads to Boston slashing .251/.331/.433, and it will be interesting to see how the Red Sox utilize the switch-hitting catcher. Rutschman has one more year of arbitration left before he is due to hit free agency in 2028 when he is 30 years old. Boston has been alternating Connor Wong and Carlos Narvaez behind the plate. Rutschman was in a platoon in Baltimore with Basallo, so that role wont be new to him. He may just bat against right-handed pitchers since Wong and Narvaez are both right-handed hitters.