SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans didn't take long to get on each other's nerves at a joint practice.A scuffle broke following the first play of 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday with the physical play and animosity only amping up from there.The energy was hot from the first play, Titans rookie receiver Carnell Tate said. Tate was on the receiving end of that early on when San Francisco cornerback Renardo Green threw him to the ground following a catch near the sideline, prompting players on both teams to rush together and exchange words and shoves.That was one of several scuffles that broke out in the first 10 minutes of team drills at the joint practice, leading to four players eventually getting kicked out of the practice for throwing punches. Tennessee offensive linemen Austin Deculus and Dan Moore Jr. both got kicked out of practice for throwing punches. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, who was mostly watching his offense on the other field, said he was told two of his defensive players also got kicked out.Were not trying to fight and do all this other stuff, Niners linebacker Fred Warner said. Were trying to play football and thats what I had to try and tell the guys early on. I brought everybody together and told them like, Were not going to get through today if we continue on this path. We got to play football. I think we kind of found our groove a little bit after some of that fiery business going on in the beginning."Most of the issues came on the field where the 49ers defense was facing the Titans offense. San Francisco defenders took Tennessee players to the ground on at least a few occasions, leading to the physical play. After the early sparks, tempers calmed down later in practice and both teams were able to get in the work they wanted.It's part of a joint practice, said Tennessee linebacker Cedric Gray, who noticed one big pileup on the other field. You got to love it. I think we all just wanted to come out here, be a little feisty. ... It was just good to get out here and kind of have that and just create those dog moments and those team fighting moments.Shanahan and Titans head coach Robert Saleh spent most of the practice watching the Niners offense going against the Titans defense, letting their coordinators handle the other field. Saleh enjoyed being back in the Bay Area after spending last season in his second stint as defensive coordinator for San Francisco. He had previously held that job from 2017-20 in Shanahan's first four seasons as head coach.The two friends spent a portion of practice side by side behind the Tennessee secondary. It's good to pick his brain, Saleh said. "Looking forward to talking to him tonight after we both watch the tape just to see what he sees. Hes always been, a mentor in that regard. He's an elite teacher and I'm all ears when he starts talking."Titans plan to play starters, while Niners will use mostly backups Saleh said the Titans will give most of their starters some playing time Thursday night while the 49ers will use mostly reserves.Saleh said he would like all four quarterbacks to get some time if possible but wasn't sure how long the starters will get. I dont want to put a number on it, but its not just a series, he said.The Niners will go mostly with backups. Quarterback Brock Purdy played in just one preseason game last summer and two in 2024. He and the other starters could get some game action in one of the final two exhibition games.Bosa, McCaffrey remain out for 49ers while Evans returnsStars Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey remain out for the 49ers with what are believed to be minor injuries.Bosa has missed more than a week with soreness and tendinitis in his surgically repaired right knee. Its a pretty normal thing with ACLs, Shanahan said. Just talking to our guys, they say it happens about 90% of the guys weve had. So its a normal thing, so we got to be smart here know week to week. But no concerns about it being any more than that.McCaffrey has been sidelined this week with what the team has called tightness. Shanahan said it's mostly a precaution to prevent something more significant.Christians a guy who needs to get prepared for Week 1, but also were pretty confident what hes done before this and were confident with what hes done in these two weeks, Shanahan said. We just want to make sure that we dont make it something to be concerned about. The 49ers did get some good news on the injury front with receiver Mike Evans returning after missing about a week with a strained quadriceps. Evans mostly worked on individual drills.Saleh said that DL John Franklin-Myers (lower back) and DT Jackie Marshall (oblique) could return next week.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 14: The tarp on the field before the Saturday afternoon MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves on June 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTheres been some nasty weather in the forecast all day for metro Atlanta. Its been threatening and threatening and threatening to roll in and finally its close enough to where the grounds crew at Truist Park has gone ahead and put the tarp on the field ahead of Tuesdays contest between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. The tarp is on the field. Time check: 6:36 p.m. Nothing official yet, but it's looking pretty clear that there will be a delayStay tuned #Braves Harrison Smajovits (@HarrisonSmaj) August 11, 2026Well have more for yall once the details come in but for now, anticipate that tonights game wont be starting on time.

May 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) looks on before delivering a pitch against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFirst Pitch: 6:40 PM CDTTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.comKnow thine enemy:Camden ChatGame two of the series will see Bailey Ober and the Twins try to secure a series win against the Orioles. They will counter with righty Brandon Young. Ober is coming off consecutive quality starts, and in his last one he didnt even record a strikeout in his six innings of work against the Royals. I feel like you dont see that too often these days, but Ober is certainly one of a kind with the stuff he has. Brandon Young has been quite good in his second year at this level, posting a 122 ERA+ in 19 starts so far. Young was signed by the Orioles in 2020 after not being drafted in the COVID-shortened draft. Injuries, including Tommy John surgery, delayed his career until making his debut last year. Ill be at work when the game starts, so Ill be sure to bring good luck and spark a rally when I get home. GO TWIMS GO!

Official: River v Santa Fe now has a date and kick-off timeThe date and time for the matches between Independiente de Santa Fe and River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 have been confirmed.The first leg will take place in Colombian territory on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:30 p.m. Argentina time and 7:30 p.m. Colombia time. Meanwhile, the second leg will be played in Argentina on the 26th of the same month at 9:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.The matchups were postponed due to the earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Signs supporting the Boerne Little League baseball team dot Main Street in Boerne. The team's Little League World Series run has stirred excitement and hometown pride for Boerne residents. (Ricardo Delgado/Express-News staff/Express-News staff) It's one of the last long evenings of summer vacation, and the sun is setting behind a row of houses. In the middle of the cul-de-sac, neighborhood kids with big dreams and wild imaginations dodge the occasional approaching car while they emulate their favorite current sports figures.The bushy-haired 12-year-old boy plays quarterback. The 11-year-old girl from next door runs routes as a wide receiver. The 9-year-old with Coke bottle glasses is the quarterback's attorney. And his twin brother gets the most important position of them all - the sympathetic hometown judge.Across the way, a front porch light flashes off and on, the unmistakable sign to come inside."Awww, Mom," one of the 9-year-old pleads. "Just one more injunction?"This anecdote is pure fiction, but you had to wonder there for a second, didn't you? It was bad enough whenlegal maneuveringsstarted shaping the College Football Playoff race, and when alleged federal government-level interventionfound its way into the FIFA World Cup, or whenan interminable investigation by a high-profile law firmthreatened to bleed into a second NBA season while keeping two franchises and the fate of a possibly-traded star forward in limbo.But now we're going toplay Little League baseball in a courtroom, too? Really?Would it be any wonder if the kids in the cul-de-sac started believing that to win the big game, practicing their jump shot was less important than making sure their folks are greasing the right wheels?Yes, I know, that last part always has had at least a small bit of truth to it. Somehow, theDanny Almonte controversyof the 2001 Little League World Series now is 25 years old. And ever since, disappointed dads and moms from coast to coast have had reason to believe they might be able to get their kids' losses overturned, if only they can prove that somebody else's kid wasn't eligible to win in the first place.So maybe the only surprising thing about this week's mess involving the 12-and-under boys from Boerne, their counterparts from Tulsa, and a potential trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is that it took this long for Little League absurdity to reach this level.The Cliff's Notes version, as of Tuesday afternoon: After the Tulsa team was disqualified from the Southwest Region tournament for using an ineligible player in an earlier round of the event, Boerne won what it thought was a game that sent it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.But the Tulsa team filed for and received a restraining order in the 414thJudicial District in McLennan County, supposedly allowing it to play Boerne on Tuesday night. Tuesday afternoon,Little League International asked a Texas judgeto throw out that restraining order, and allow Boerne to advance to Williamsport as planned. The judge eventually ruled in Boerne's favor sending them to the Little League World Series.But we are not about to venture into the intricacies of every legal argument here. We're not going to take a position as to which team is right and which team is wrong. The only point here is that it's kind of a shame, but the kids might as well start learning about this stuff now, because it looks like there's no escaping it.The same day all of this Little League drama was unfolding, there was yet another in a long line of news updates involving a college football player who'd received an injunction to retain his eligibility. This time it was Baylor defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler, who found out Tuesday he was cleared to play a sixth season thanks to a ruling by another judge, coincidentally also in McLennan County.Wheeler is far from the first.Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chamblissset off the injunction spree back in February, and there have been plenty of others across the country since then. By the time the playoff rolls around in December and January, college football's next champion might be decided not by who's getting the best pass rush, but by who found the friendliest judges.And as for those kids in the cul-de-sac?Of course they were fictional.The real ones probably were competing at something that required real skill. Like video games.SubscribeTheres more to San Antonio with the Express-News. Subscribe today for just 25.This article originally published at From college football to Little League, it's a golden era of court injunctions.

One of my favorite parts of training camps is seeing the rookies who step up in a major way, making play after play. These kinds of moments, stacking positive days, are a surefire way to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and potentially earn playing time early in their career. One Minnesota Vikings rookie is doing just that, except he is making waves nationally. Charles "Chuck" Demmings, Minnesota's fifth-round pick out of Stephen F. Austin, has created a lot of noise in camp, going up against the 1s in practice and more than holding his own. The Athletic's Alec Lewis wrote on Demmings and his standout camp recently:Demmings positive reception in Minnesota has coincided with strong play. Through seven training camp practices, few Vikings players have made more eye-popping plays. Last weekend, Demmings broke up a pass intended for superstar receiver Justin Jefferson, and he swatted away another directed at receiver Tai Felton on Wednesday.Demmings has been a breath of fresh air in this secondary and fits seamlessly in this Brian Flores defense. Demmings is a physical man-to-man cornerback who loves to talk when he wins a rep, something this group has desperately missed over the last few years. It will be exciting to see him in action this Saturday against the Giants.This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings' Charles Demmings is letting his play in camp speak for itself

Daniel Cormier wants Ali Abdelaziz to pump the brakes on PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov's chances against top UFC lightweights.Nurmagomedov (22-0) is a free agent afterknocking out Archie Colganin the first-round of the PFL New York main event earlier this month. If Nurmagomedov does end up signing with the UFC, his manager, Abdelaziz, claimed on the "Pound 4 Pound" podcast that he would have his way with Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway which Cormier thinks is an absurd statement to make."I get it, that's your guy, you're a promoter, but you're speaking about the absolute best guys in the world," Cormier said on his YouTube channel. "Now, to have faith and think Usman Nurmagomedov can fight these guys, absolutely. ... I think Usman Nurmagomedov is special. I think Usman Nurmagomedov, if he comes to the UFC, immediately becomes one of the top contenders in the organization. I have seen this young man train. I have seen him work. I know that he has championship-level experience."While Nurmagomedov got some of that championship-level experience through two tough outings against Paul Hughes, Cormier said the UFC would be a step up in competition."As good as the Irish kid is, the UFC guys are better," Cormier said. "So you would imagine that these fights would be ultra competitive, but that's the beauty in having a guy separate himself from the world in a different organization. That's the beauty because while what Ali says is very out there, when he looks at that group of fighters, he would expect that because that's all they've really done. Umar has done very well. Khabib dominated; Islam has dominated."So, he's looking at a guy that looks like them and believes that he can replicate what those guys did, but easier said than done. I train with the guy. I really care about the guy, but to go out there and be that far left on who those guys are ... because I know who Max Holloway is, I know who Ilia Topuria is, I know who Paddy Pimblett is, I know who Charles Oliveira is in terms of who they are as fighters. I know who they are. To think they will just be completely dominated and outclassed is absolutely crazy, and I'll tell Ali that to his face."This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Daniel Cormier calls out Usman Nurmagomedov's manager for 'absolutely crazy' claim

Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes mental health, the International Olympic Committee has reported.The IOC says fostering good mental health and wellbeing must be done across the board with the timing of support critical.A consensus statement from the IOC states screening and monitoring mental health should be done at predefined points and after significant events, and also address training and competition factors.While recognition of overt mental health disorders in elite athletes remains essential, situating athlete wellbeing within a dynamic continuum offers an additional framework for understanding the spectrum of psychological functioning in this population, said the IOC in a statement published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.For example, elite athletes may experience transient stress reactions related to competitions, to various temporary setbacks that are a normal and common part of elite athlete life, or to intense training periods.Thus, there are important mental health considerations even if an athlete does not have a diagnosable disorder.Updating a 2019 statement on the topic, the IOC say findings are drawn from current evidence reviewed by a 31-strong international panel with lived, clinical and scientific expertise.The IOC says the aim is to move to a more standardised, evidence-based approach to the management of mental health in elite athletes.Other key recommendations suggest clinicians and sports bodies proactively address stigma, confidentiality concerns and fear of deselection, and that management of mental health symptoms and disorders should be tailored and evidence-based.It also argues mental health assessment and care for elite Para athletes must account for disability, accessibility barriers, classification systems and heightened transition risks.The IOC concluded: The responsibility for prevention, recognition, and management of mental health symptoms and disorders and for promoting wellbeing extends across the entire elite sport ecosystem.

#70 Rashawn Slater of the Los Angeles Chargers participates in drills at mandatory minicamp at The Bolt on June 17, 2026 in El Segundo, California.El SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The two Chargers players receiving the most headlines outside of Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon.Left tackle Rashawn Slater has missed the last four days of practice, while edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu didnt practice at the start of training camp but has fully participated over the last week.Starting with Slater, he suffered a torn patellar tendon on Aug. 7 during training camp in 2025, which caused him to miss the entire season.He has been working his way back and participated in every practice until the pads came on in San Diego a week ago. Slater had a "minor flare-up" in his surgically repaired knee when he left practice early in San Diego last week.While Chargers fans have been freaking out on social media, Slater called it, Nothing that's concerning.Not practicing after missing an entire season has been tough on the franchise left tackle.Rashawn Slater #70 of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks to the media during training camp at The Bolt on August 11, 2026 in El Segundo, California.Darwin Walker - The Sporting TribuneRashawn Slater #70 of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks to the media during training camp at The Bolt on August 11, 2026 in El Segundo, California."It's definitely a struggle sometimes," Slater said Tuesday. "Just want to be out there for the team. I hate missing out, but one of the really good things about our (medical) staff is they're so thoughtful and they understand in some ways they need to protect players from themselves a little bit. So, it's difficult, but at the same time, when you compare it to what's to come, it's not so difficult of a decision.The Chargers and Slater are being smart about his return and not rushing him back onto the field."This is my first time playing football in a year, so there's going to be things that are different, Slater said. We have to be mindful about them. But again, nothing that's concerning, just got to keep going, keep being thoughtful. Getting ready for what matters."It was a rough 2025 for both Slater and the Chargers because not having him meant Joe Alt had to switch to left tackle. Alt was only able to play in six games due to an ankle injury.The offensive line without both players was a disaster, so it was a miracle the Chargers were able to win 11 games without Slater."We're not putting you in Bubble Wrap, but we also need to respect the fact this is a significant thing to come back from," Slater said.For Slater, the goal is to be back for Week 1 when the Chargers start the season at SoFi Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals.He said he is feeling much better following the surgery and rehab, which is a positive sign with the season about a month away."It does feel different, it feels better, honestly," Slater said. "I can get in my stance with no pain ... it feels really good, really positive when I'm moving. It's strong, it's stable. Obviously, when you do a procedure, there's some things that changed slightly. There's more tissue in the knee. The repair is really strong, so because of that there's extra tissue and stuff. Does that change the mechanics? Not that I notice. Just taking it day by day. It's going well."As for Tuipulotu, he was working through something and ramping up, according to Harbaugh when he was asked about him last week.Tuipulotu opted not to say whether he was dealing with an injury, saying, Ill leave that to the coaches to speak on that. We were handling it internally, thats what everybody was saying.Now, he is in line for a contract extension and was asked if he wants one before the season starts.Joe Alt #76 and Tuli Tuipulou #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers speak to each other during training camp at The Bolt on August 11, 2026 in El Segundo, California.Darwin Walker - The Sporting TribuneJoe Alt #76 and Tuli Tuipulou #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers speak to each other during training camp at The Bolt on August 11, 2026 in El Segundo, California."I'll let my agents and the guys upstairs handle that," he said. "Let the business handle business. I'm a football player. That's all I do. That's all I know."Tuipulotu admitted he was miserable watching his teammates go through practice while he worked off to the side.I want to be there for my teammates too, he said. I felt like I let them down. So I'm glad being back. You know, ramp up did me pretty good.Lastly, he was asked if he will play regardless of what happens with the contract extension.For sure, he said.When asked if he was nervous about risking injury by playing instead of securing his new contract, he had a good answer.Football is just a risky sport I just play, Tuipulotu said while knocking on the wooden podium. Im not going to jinx myself, I ain't get hurt yet. So I'll just keep playing, do me.Practice notesChargers cornerback Donte Jackson was impressive during Tuesdays padded practice, recording two interceptions. On the first, he jumped the route on a Herbert pass intended for receiver JaQuae Jackson. The second came late in practice while covering Jackson again, this time intercepting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.Harbaugh was asked before practice how the left guard battle was going and immediately gave credit to rookie Jake Slaughter, who has put together some strong days at the position during camp, Right up to the minute right now, really like the tape from the weekend. On Tuesday, Slaughter, Kayode Awosika and Branson Taylor rotated at left guard during multiple 11-on-11 periods. Trey Pipkins was at left tackle in place of Slater, so he didnt get any reps at left guard.One receiver who has received some praise is second-year wideout Tre Harris, who made the play of the day on an underthrown pass from Herbert. Harris initially looked over the wrong shoulder but adjusted to the ball and made the catch with Jackson draped over him.There was a skirmish during Tuesday's practice that may be the first one under Harbaugh. Linebacker Daiyan Henley and right guard Cole Strange had to be separated during 11-on-11's and Harbaugh called for Executive Director of Player Performance Ben Herbert to take the players over to the secondary field to do some "focus exercises," the rest of practice.

NEW YORK (AP) CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future.Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.Its an evolving situation, and therefore were still assessing, Berson said during a network event. Berson also told reporters the decision to place Romo on indefinite leave was intended to shift attention toward the games and away from his legal situation.We we had to consider the impact on our image and on our brand. Thats very important to us. Whether the games, marketing, PR, social, the focus should and needs to be on our presentation and not on any other factors, he said.Analyst JJ Watt will join play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on CBS Sports lead NFL team during Romos absence. Their first game will be on Sept. 13, when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers.Watt joined CBS in 2023. He was an analyst on The NFL Today for two seasons before teaming with Ian Eagle on the networks No. 2 crew beginning last season. Ross Tucker has been moved up to the No. 2 team. He has previously teamed with Eagle on radio broadcasts for Westwood One.Romo, 46, has been the lead game analyst for CBS NFL coverage since 2017 after making four Pro Bowl appearances during a playing career that ran from 2004-16 and was spent entirely with Dallas.He was arrested July 23 after he was stopped while driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office, Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests before getting arrested, booked and released.He has a court date set for Sept. 21.Romo went to high school about 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee in Burlington, Wisconsin.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl