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

New York Giants fullback Patrick Ricard left little doubt about the identity head coach John Harbaugh is installing in East Rutherford.Appearing on NFL Networks Inside Training Camp Live, the veteran lead blocker said the message was clear from the moment Harbaugh recruited him.You know, when Harbaugh was recruiting me to come up here, he told me that he's building a bully in New York, and I think that's exactly what we're trying to do, Ricard said. We're trying to be the bullies in this area. And if you come to MetLife Stadium, you're gonna get bullied, and that's exactly what we want to be.Ricard spent his entire previous career with the Baltimore Ravens under Harbaugh before signing with the Giants this offseason. The coachs pitch about constructing a physical, imposing roster proved decisive. That same emphasis on toughness has been visible throughout training camp, where Ricard and other newcomers have set a more violent tone in the trenches and on the edges.The fullback stressed that the goal extends beyond mere toughness. The Giants aim to field physical teams that play harder than anyone else and seek to dominate every game.For a franchise that has lacked a consistent physical edge in recent years, Ricards comments signal the standard Harbaugh expects opponents to face when they visit MetLife Stadium.This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Patrick Ricard: New York Giants will 'bully' opponents at MetLife Stadium

The Chicago Bears were back at training camp on Tuesday for their 12th practice, where there were plenty of notable observations and highlights from their recent session.Things weren't as intense of physical as initially teased, according to the media, and Tuesday's practice lasted just short of two hours. The offense started off strong, where running back D'Andre Swift had some nice long runs. But the defense closed the gap near the end of practice. Defensive back Cam Lewis was spotted going through individual work at practice, a positive sign as he recovers from injury. Linebacker Devin Bush also had the "play of the day" against backup quarterback Tyson Bagent.With media and fans in attendance, there were some highlights that were shared from Day 12. We'll continue to update this post as they're shared.Highlights from Day 12 practice of Bears training camp18 getting warmed up! pic.twitter.com/HzRyuWXHT0 CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 11, 2026The UDFA ConnectionTyson Bagent to Jahdae Walker in warmups pic.twitter.com/rNxiZVuqvB CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 11, 2026Bears just wrapped up scrimmage (not tackling to ground).Some highlights:- In 1s vs 2s, Caleb to Kalif Raymond screen 25 yd TD- Devin Bush int of Bagent- DAndre Swift (who had a couple other nice runs) absolutely trucked Dillon Thieneman@cbschicagopic.twitter.com/EdInjQnkmH Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 11, 2026Cam Lewis (who has more importance with the Coby Bryant news) was out here for individual work but left before the scrimmaging. Xavier Woods was the #1 safety with Dillon Thieneman.@cbschicagopic.twitter.com/gICbzd2It5 Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 11, 2026Follow Bears Wire onTwitter,FacebookandInstagramThis article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Highlights from Day 12 of Chicago Bears training camp practice

Todd Bowles survived a disappointing 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but another year outside the playoffs could put his future with the organization in question.Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski ranked Bowles third among five NFL head coaches facing pressure entering the 2026 season. His argument centers on a Bucs team that has experienced plenty of success under Bowles without making much noise in the postseason.Tampa Bay is 35-33 over Bowles' four seasons as head coach and won the NFC South in each of his first three years before finishing 8-9 last season. The Bucs still had an opportunity to reach the postseason in Week 18, but Carolina ultimately won the division through a three-way tiebreaker despite Tampa Bay beating the Panthers.Ownership decided to bring Bowles back, with Joel Glazer pointing toward the significant injuries Tampa Bay dealt with throughout 2025. Sobleski acknowledged those injuries but questioned whether they fully explain what went wrong, especially given the Bucs' finish below .500 in what he described as the league's weakest division.The pressure hasn't exactly decreased this offseason. Mike Evans departed in free agency, Lavonte David retired, and Jamel Dean is no longer part of the secondary. Tampa Bay has also dealt with Baker Mayfield's unresolved contract situation and Vita Vea's trade request after failed extension talks."Considering the circumstances, it is difficult to say with confidence that the Bucs are better today than they were last season," Sobleski wrote.None of that guarantees Bowles is entering his final season in Tampa Bay. However, Sobleski believes another disappointing campaign could put his job in jeopardy, making 2026 an important year for both Bowles and the direction of the franchise.This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Analyst suggests that Bucs HC is on the hot seat in 2026

Tuesday, the NBA revealed both prime-time games during opening week and Christmas Day matchups as the 2026-27 season approaches. Despite playing in some thrilling contests last season, the Hornets were omitted from both lists, as many expect Charlotte to compete for a Play-In Tournament spot once again.Since they were formed in 1988, the Hornets are the only team in league history that has not played on Christmas Day, a trend that will continue for at least one more season. Christmas Day matchups this season will be between the Knicks/Spurs, the Celtics/Heat, the Lakers/76ers, the Timberwolves/Thunder and finally the Warriors/Nuggets.This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Hornets snubbed from the brightest stage again, continue 38-year drought

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Rain and wind sent the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football training camp indoors for the first time on Tuesday, Aug. 11.It's something that wouldn't have been possible had the troops been at Camp Higher Ground, their previous preseason location for 27 years. Under the lights in the morning, the Bearcats put some spirited work in with some big plays and a few scuffles.UC Bearcats coaches Scott Satterfield Scott Satterfield, Luke Fickell on coaching hot seat, report saysAlso during the practice, the Bearcats found out that starting left guard Evan Tengesdahl made the Wuerffel Award watch list. The Wuerffel Trophy is presented annually to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field.Evan Tengesdahl has been named to the 2026 @WuerffelTrophy preseason watchlist https://t.co/bxYirueA9Opic.twitter.com/962hCz5UbK Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) August 11, 2026This is in addition to Tengesdahl's appearance on the Bruce Feldman Freak List published by the New York Times. UC has recently had several players listed, including defensive lineman Dontay Corleone, linebacker Jake Golday and receiver Jeff Caldwell. 5 takeaways from UC Bearcats' feisty indoor practice on Day 51. 1st UC Bearcats 'scuffles' appear inside Sheakley Indoor Athletic Performance FacilityMaybe it's just five days of hitting one another, but the offense and defense had several physical disagreements. UC 6-foot-5 freshman Jalen Williams made what may have been the catch of the day in a red-zone drill for a touchdown. After that, the UC defense was in his face and Williams let them know he wasn't up for the chatter.There was later some extracurricular shoving among the defensive and offensive lines that had to be separated. "I like it," UC head coach Scott Satterfield said. "It was chippy. We try to create chaos and an atmosphere that creates adversity. Guys are getting after it. We don't want guys to cross the line, but I love the intensity."2. La Salle High's Gi'Bran Payne continues to be factor in Bearcats backfieldFifth-year running back Payne scampered down the left sideline for a long touchdown run Aug. 11 and has caught the eye of Coach Satterfield since he arrived.He's carried the ball on a high level at Notre Dame, but last season he was behind two teammates who were picked in the first round of the NFL Draft this past year (Jeremiyah Love, 3rd overall; Jadarian Price, 32nd overall).Now, like childhood friend Corey Kiner, who blossomed after coming from LSU to the Bearcats, Payne is embracing competition and looking forward to his Nippert Stadium debut.UC's running back room also features sophomore Zion Johnson, who showed late flashes, Stanford transfer Cole Tabb and Louisiana transfer Zylan Perry."I like all four of these backs, " Satterfield said. "There's going to be some competition to see who the guy is that gets the most carries."Said Payne, "Yeah, I'm definitely used to this. The running back room is stacked. Everybody does a little bit of everything, so we all mesh well together, and that's why we're so tight as a group. It was the same case at Notre Dame."3. UC Bearcats defense delivers some blowsAmong the defensive hits of the day, Zay "Gravy" Johnson had a break-up of a pass intended for Malachi Henry. Fifth-year UTSA transfer KK Meier also got the black jerseys (defense) cheering with a breakup.The most devastating hit came from MJ Cannon, but slot receiver Cade Wolford hung onto the ball for a touchdown. Cannon lived up to his name, but the hit came in the end zone and Wolford, as he often does, didn't lose ball.4. Bearcats punter Max Fletcher specializes in hang timeThe UC football team has a machine that looks like it could have been in a Star Wars installment. Its function is to simulate punts and passes for receivers and return men. The device isn't cheap.One of the reasons it's needed in the Sheakley Indoor Performance Facility is that Pro Football Network Preseason All-American Max Fletcher routinely booms his punts into the rafters. If UC played in an indoor stadium, it might be appropriate for Fletcher's "walk-out" music to be "Up On The Roof," an old hit by the Drifters.5. Rating UC Bearcats on strength Now that the "Pancake Trio" of Tengesdahl, Joe Cotton and Taran Tyo have put on their chef's hats to serve pancakes to the public, they continue to work on flattening defenders.Tengesdahl has benched 425 pounds, sumo-lifted 615 and back-squatted 615 according to Feldman's calculations, confirmed by Director of Football Performance Niko Palazeti. Agility-wise, he has a 1.75-second 10-yard split, a 4.68 shuttle time, and runs 18.12 miles per hour via UC's Catapult speed measurement."He's brutally strong," Palazeti said. "Big, strong, physical guy, and he's really been a professional in his approach, which is why his numbers are where they are. Hopefully, he has the season that he should be slotted to have."Tyo, the center, is slightly less in the bench than his linemate, but can squat 700 pounds. He is tied with Tengesdahl as the strongest-rated player in the College Football 27 video game."Everyone that trains with him (Tyo) gets better because of how intense he is in his training," Palazeti said. "From a strength standpoint, he's an absolute freak. From a squat standpoint, there's no ceiling for him; it's me holding him back so he doesn't put himself in injury risk."Tengesdahl also mentioned 6-foot-1, 207-pound CJ Crite in the "Freak Report" for lifting three times his body weight. Palazeti says UC has a force plate to measure how much force you put into the ground and how high you're jumping. Crite's always No. 1 in force production, and the Bearcats hope to see those talents on the field.Recently, Crite was mentioned as someone who could step up at safety after the season-ending injury to South Alabama transfer Ty Goodwill. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 5 takeaways from 1st UC Bearcats indoor camp practice at Sheakley IPF