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“THE SCOREBOARD”
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WNBA SCORES
WASHINGTON 103 CHICAGO 86
GOLDEN STATE 77 ATLANTA 75
LAS VEGAS 89 LOS ANGELES 74
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MLB SCORES
BALTIMORE 16 TORONTO 4
BALTIMORE 3 TORONTO 2
CLEVELAND 10 COLORADO 4
DETROIT 12 ARIZONA 2
NY YANKEES 7 TAMPA BAY 5
LA DODGERS 5 CINCINNATI 4
KANSAS CITY 9 ATLANTA 6
PHILADELPHIA 6 CHICAGO WHITE SOX 3
MILWAUKEE 9 CHICAGO CUBS 3
BOSTON 8 MINNESOTA 5
MIAMI 5 ST. LOUIS 0
HOUSTON 7 WASHINGTON 4
LA ANGELS 8 TEXAS 5
SAN DIEGO 7 NY METS 1
PITTSBURGH 3 SAN FRANCISCO 1
LAS VEGAS 6 SEATTLE 1
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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INDIANAPOLIS 5 IOWA 3
GREAT LAKES 6 FT. WAYNE 0
QUAD CITIES 2 SOUTH BEND 0
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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COLTS TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
THUR., JULY 31: PRACTICE (8-10 P.M.)
SAT., AUG. 2: PRACTICE (10-11:35 A.M.)
SUN., AUG. 3: PRACTICE (10-11:30 A.M.)
SAT., AUG. 9: PRACTICE (4-5:10 P.M.)
SUN., AUG. 10: PRACTICE (4-5:30 P.M.)
MON., AUG. 11: PRACTICE (4-5:40 P.M.)
THUR., AUG. 14: PRACTICE (3-5 P.M.)
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2025 NFL PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME – JULY 31
L.A. CHARGERS VS. DETROIT (NBC), 8:00
*****WEEK 1*****
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
INDIANAPOLIS AT BALTIMORE, 7:00
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIA, 7:30
LAS VEGAS AT SEATTLE, 10:00
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
DETROIT AT ATLANTA, 7:00
CLEVELAND AT CAROLINA, 7:00
WASHINGTON AT NEW ENGLAND, 7:30
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
N.Y. GIANTS AT BUFFALO, 1:00
HOUSTON AT MINNESOTA, 4:00
PITTSBURGH AT JACKSONVILLE, 7:00
DALLAS AT L.A. RAMS, 7:00
TENNESSEE AT TAMPA BAY, 7:30
KANSAS CITY AT ARIZONA, 8:00
N.Y. JETS AT GREEN BAY, 8:00
DENVER AT SAN FRANCISCO, 8:30
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
MIAMI AT CHICAGO, 1:00
NEW ORLEANS AT L.A. CHARGERS, 4:05
*****WEEK 2*****
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
TENNESSEE AT ATLANTA, 7:00
KANSAS CITY AT SEATTLE, 10:00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
MIAMI AT DETROIT, 1:00
CAROLINA AT HOUSTON, 1:00
GREEN BAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, 1:00
NEW ENGLAND AT MINNESOTA, 1:00
CLEVELAND AT PHILADELPHIA, 1:00
SAN FRANCISCO AT LAS VEGAS, 4:00
BALTIMORE AT DALLAS, 7:00
L.A. CHARGERS AT L.A. RAMS, 7:00
N.Y. JETS AT N.Y. GIANTS, 7:00
TAMPA BAY AT PITTSBURGH, 7:00
ARIZONA AT DENVER, 9:30
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
JACKSONVILLE AT NEW ORLEANS, 1:00
BUFFALO AT CHICAGO (FOX), 8:00
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
CINCINNATI AT WASHINGTON (ESPN), 8:00
*****WEEK 3*****
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
PITTSBURGH AT CAROLINA, 7:00
NEW ENGLAND AT N.Y. GIANTS (PRIME VIDEO), 8:00
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
PHILADELPHIA AT N.Y. JETS, 7:30
ATLANTA AT DALLAS, 8:00
MINNESOTA AT TENNESSEE (CBS), 8:00
CHICAGO AT KANSAS CITY, 8:20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
BALTIMORE AT WASHINGTON, NOON
INDIANAPOLIS AT CINCINNATI, 1:00
L.A. RAMS AT CLEVELAND, 1:00
HOUSTON AT DETROIT, 1:00
DENVER AT NEW ORLEANS, 1:00
SEATTLE AT GREEN BAY, 4:00
JACKSONVILLE AT MIAMI, 7:00
BUFFALO AT TAMPA BAY, 7:30
L.A. CHARGERS AT SAN FRANCISCO, 8:30
LAS VEGAS AT ARIZONA, 10:00
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WEEK ONE SCHEDULE
| THURSDAY, SEPT. 4, 2025 | |||
| DALLAS COWBOYS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | 8:20P (ET) | 8:20P | NBC |
| FRIDAY, SEPT. 5, 2025 | |||
| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (SAO PAULO) | 9:00P (BRT) | 8:00P | YOUTUBE |
| SUNDAY, SEPT. 07, 2025 | |||
| TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AT ATLANTA FALCONS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | FOX |
| CINCINNATI BENGALS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | FOX |
| MIAMI DOLPHINS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | CBS |
| CAROLINA PANTHERS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | FOX |
| LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | CBS |
| ARIZONA CARDINALS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 12:00P (CT) | 1:00P | CBS |
| PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT NEW YORK JETS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | CBS |
| NEW YORK GIANTS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | 1:00P (ET) | 1:00P | FOX |
| TENNESSEE TITANS AT DENVER BRONCOS | 2:05P (MT) | 4:05P | FOX |
| SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | 1:05P (PT) | 4:05P | FOX |
| DETROIT LIONS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS | 3:25P (CT) | 4:25P | CBS |
| HOUSTON TEXANS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS | 1:25P (PT) | 4:25P | CBS |
| BALTIMORE RAVENS AT BUFFALO BILLS | 8:20P (ET) | 8:20P | NBC |
| MONDAY, SEPT. 8, 2025 | |||
| MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS | 7:15P (CT) | 8:15P | ABC/ESPN |
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TOP NATIONAL HEADLINES/PRESS RELEASES
NFL NEWS
CHIEFS’ MARQUISE BROWN AMONG SEVERAL PLAYERS INJURED IN SWELTERING TRAINING CAMP PRACTICE
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Wide receiver Marquise Brown was among several Kansas City Chiefs who left practice with an injury Tuesday, when the nearly 2 1/2-hour workout was conducted in temperatures that produced a triple-digit heat index by its conclusion.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that Brown, who missed most of last season with a shoulder injury, had hurt his ankle early in the practice. Brown was sitting up while he was driven in a cart from the practice fields to the locker room.
“I haven’t seen him yet but they took him up. I don’t think it’s too bad but we’ll see,” Reid said.
“Hollywood” Brown was among several wide receivers who got dinged up. Second-year standout Xavier Worthy “banged his head,” Reid said, but returned to the practice field. And 2022 second-round pick Skyy Moore, who at this point appears to be a longshot to make the roster out of training camp, also left practice with a hamstring injury.
Others who missed time included fifth-round pick Jeffrey Bassa (ankle sprain), tight end Jake Briningstool (hamstring), linebacker Cooper McDonald (illness) and defensive backs Deon Bush (hamstring), Eric Scott Jr. (hamstring) and Darius Rush (hamstring).
Kristian Fulton, who signed a two-year, $20 million deal in free agency, remains on the PUP list with a knee issue.
“It’s hard work. You’re out there in the heat. It’s tough,” said Reid, who soaked through his windbreaker with sweat, “but the guys battled through. I appreciate the tempo they set and all the energy that they gave.”
In one case, a bit too much energy. First-round pick Josh Simmons, who appears to have the inside track on the starting left tackle spot, got into a shoving match with third-round choice Ashton Gillotte, who is trying to earn snaps at defensive end. The dust-up led to a couple of punches being thrown before Reid and other players intervened.
“It’s hot and you get ornery,” Reid said with a smile.
REPORTS: BENGALS STAR TREY HENDRICKSON TO END HOLDOUT WEDNESDAY
Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson plans to end his holdout and report to training camp on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.
The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end has been seeking a big contract extension. He is slated to make $15.8 million in base salary in 2025.
Hendrickson, 30, led the NFL in sacks last season with 17.5. He has 35 over the past two seasons and 57 in four seasons with the Bengals.
The two sides have been in a stalemate all offseason. In mid-May, Hendrickson told reporters he wouldn’t play this season unless he received a bump in pay.
Hendrickson apparently craves an increase in pay that will place him in the higher echelon of defensive players. Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt just landed the highest annual average salary ($41 million) in history for a defensive player.
Over the offseason, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett ($40 million AAV) and Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby ($35.5 million) also landed huge deals.
Hendrickson has been a Pro Bowl selection in all four of his seasons with Cincinnati. He played his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, serving as a backup for the first three campaigns.
Hendrickson has 77 sacks, 220 tackles and 14 forced fumbles in 110 games (81 starts).
VETERAN K NICK FOLK RETURNS FOR SECOND STINT WITH JETS
The New York Jets are bringing back 40-year-old kicker Nick Folk, the team announced Tuesday.
Folk has appeared in 242 games over 17 seasons with five teams, including the Jets from 2010 through 2016.
He led the NFL in field-goal accuracy in each of the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans: 96.7 percent (29 of 30) in 2023 and 95.5 percent (21 of 22) in 2024 — the two highest marks of his career.
With the Jets, Folk made 82.2 percent (175 of 213) of his field goals and 99.0 percent (204 of 206) of his extra-point attempts. He ranks second in franchise history in made field goals and points (729).
Entering 2025, Folk ranks third among active players and 14th on the all-time list with 403 career field goals. Among active kickers, he trails Justin Tucker (417) and Matt Prater (407).
Folk made the Pro Bowl as a rookie with the Dallas Cowboys (2007-09) and has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017) and New England Patriots (2019-22).
The Jets signed former UFL kicker Harrison Mevis and released Anders Carlson in June. They waived undrafted free agent kicker Caden Davis on Tuesday.
REPORT: 49ERS SIGNING FORMER UFL DE JAYLON ALLEN
The San Francisco 49ers are signing former UFL edge rusher Jaylon Allen, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.
Allen, 25, originally joined the Denver Broncos as a 2024 undrafted free agent but was later waived with an injury settlement.
Allen worked out with the 49ers last weekend following a similar tryout with the Arizona Cardinals, per reports.
He tallied 23 tackles, 21 quarterback pressures and 1.5 sacks in 10 games for the Memphis Showboats in 2025.
The 6-foot-2, 245-pound defensive end played college football at Memphis from 2019-23, recording 13 sacks, three fumble recoveries and 150 tackles in 60 games.
COWBOYS LT TYLER GUYTON AVOIDS ACL TEAR, OUT 4-6 WEEKS
An MRI revealed that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton did not tear his ACL in practice on Monday.
Guyton, 24, avoided the season-ending injury but will miss four to six weeks with a bone fracture in his right knee.
He was injured when his leg got rolled up on during a padded practice at training camp in Oxnard, Calif.
A first-round draft pick (29th overall) by Dallas in 2024, Guyton started 11 of his 15 games as a rookie last season.
The recovery timeline gives Guyton a chance to be ready for the Sept. 4 season opener at Philadelphia.
Getting reps in his place will be a group of tackles on the roster, including Hakeem Adeniji, Asim Richards, Matt Waletzko and sixth-round rookie Ajani Cornelius.
2025 NFL PROTECTOR OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES: TOP 10 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN WHO COULD WIN LEAGUE’S NEW AWARD
NFL.COM RELEASE-NICK SHOOK
When fans take their seats in stadiums, bars or their homes to watch professional football, most of the attention is paid to those throwing, catching and carrying the football. Meanwhile, the five (or more) linemen tasked with protecting those skill players from the opposition go overlooked.
No longer.
Thanks to the efforts of Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins and retired OT Andrew Whitworth, the NFL has introduced a new award to honor the league’s top blocker: Protector of the Year.
College football has long awarded annual accolades for blockers. Now that the NFL has joined in on the fun, the collegiate game might offer us some insight into how this award will be given.
As is the case with most end-of-season awards, team success undoubtedly will increase a player’s chances of receiving the hardware. However, that’s not the be-all and end-all of candidacy. A select group of linemen have performed so well over the course of their respective careers that they don’t need team success to be recognized. They’re the elite blockers who are all but guaranteed to receive a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
With these factors in mind, I’ve spotlighted some of the linemen listed below with the expectation they’ll play a key part in an upper-tier offense for a contending team. But I’m not restricting consideration to that criterion alone.
Here are my top 10 choices for who’s most likely to earn the league’s newest end-of-season honor.
Rank
1
Penei Sewell
Detroit Lions · RT · +450
No matter who you ask, most everyone will agree Sewell is the favorite to take home the first Protector of the Year award. Billed as a generational talent coming out of Oregon, Sewell has lived up to expectations so far, completing the switch to right tackle and making such a difference for Detroit’s high-powered offense last season that he garnered some fringe consideration for Offensive Player of the Year. With an award now in place to properly recognize linemen, Sewell will bring a sterling reputation to the race and should own a place near the front of the pack in 2025. The only way he doesn’t land among the top finalists is if Detroit’s offense regresses under new offensive coordinator John Morton.
Rank
2
Trent Williams
San Francisco 49ers · LT · +1100
Considered by many to be the best offensive lineman in the NFL, Williams took a minor reputational hit in 2024 due to injury, which cost him seven games in a season in which his team regressed dramatically due to personnel losses. That should be nothing but a footnote in the end, though, provided Williams can stay healthy in 2025 and San Francisco can get back on track. As stated above, this award will likely rely on team success, but Williams is among the rare group of players who can attract an accolade even if the team is struggling. He still ranked in the top seven among all tackles last season, according to Pro Football Focus, and he’s also the main blocker in Kyle Shanahan’s exotic, ambitious running schemes that put him in motion and on tracks toward obliterating defenders, producing viral content we all enjoy. If there’s a household name on this list, it’s Williams.
Rank
3
Lane Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles · RT · +750
Johnson’s second Super Bowl triumph came amid a season in which he and the rest of the Eagles’ stellar offensive line cleared alleys for Saquon Barkley to run for over 2,000 yards, a memorable journey that won’t be forgotten in Philadelphia any time soon. Since Jason Kelce retired after the 2023 season, Johnson has replaced him as the elder statesman and leader of the elite group, which has remained highly effective even as faces have changed. If the Eagles author another successful campaign and Barkley rushes for 1,300-plus yards, expect Johnson to be among the finalists. Like Williams, he’s already headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Rank
4
Jordan Mailata
Philadelphia Eagles · LT · +1000
The other standout tackle on Philadelphia’s line, Mailata has already achieved enough in his football career to consider it a great success, having transitioned from rugby to become one of the NFL’s top tackles. The former seventh-round pick reached a new peak in 2024, earning the top OL grade in the NFL, per PFF, and at 28 years old, he’s squarely in his prime. Like Williams, Mailata has earned his own internet fame for cackling after pancaking opponents and clearing room for Barkley, and his Australian accent — plus his awesome singing voice — have made him one of the most likeable players in the league. He’s a mobile mountain who revels in destroying opponents and is one of the very best at doing so, making him an easy choice for consideration.
Rank
5
Creed Humphrey
Creed Humphrey
Kansas City Chiefs · C · +2500
Humphrey is all but a unanimous choice for the best center in the NFL today and Kansas City’s true offensive line cornerstone. After a year in which the starting five collectively struggled and eventually crumbled in the Super Bowl, plenty of attention will be on the Chiefs O-line in 2025. If the blocking unit bounces back, Humphrey is going to receive plenty of praise for it, even if he’s been the same dependable pivot all along.
Rank
6
Dominick Puni
San Francisco 49ers · RG · +10000
Lost in San Francisco’s disappointing 2024 season was the emergence of Puni, a third-round pick who debuted as a top-flight guard in his rookie season. The clues existed early, and while attention diverted from San Francisco before December, Puni continued to build momentum and impress the front office. Just ask general manager John Lynch:
“I think it shows that our process worked there,” Lynch told reporters in early January, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “But I would say he really exceeded our expectations. We thought we got a good player, and I think he showed us a little more than that. We were just talking about it upstairs — everyone saw the real strong play, the consistent play. I think there’s more in the tank of where he can grow.”
As some of the 49ers’ main contributors move into the later stages of their respective careers, players like Puni and quarterback Brock Purdy represent the franchise’s future. Fortunately, Puni is tasked with protecting Purdy, and if Purdy lights it up — and/or Christian McCaffrey produces an impressive bounce-back season — Puni will get some looks. He’s already earned plenty of love from true ball-knowers.
Rank
7
Quenton Nelson
Indianapolis Colts · LG · +2000
Nelson established his reputation as an elite guard as a rookie and continues to play at a high level, earning a Pro Bowl trip in every season of his seven-year professional career. He’s fallen out of the spotlight in recent seasons, though, because the Colts’ reputation has declined. Jonathan Taylor has missed plenty of time, limiting a home-run-hitting running back and inherently decreasing chances for Nelson to receive attention. Changes in the offensive group have led to a unit regression, too, an issue GM Chris Ballard is still trying to address. 2025 will be pivotal for a number of Colts, but they don’t need to worry about Nelson. If everything comes together for Indianapolis, folks might remember a premier guard plays there, too.
Rank
8
Joe Thuney
Chicago Bears · LG · +2800
2024 typified Thuney’s excellence, especially amid chaos. The Chiefs realized their gambles on the left tackle position had failed them, and in a desperate move to settle a leaky offensive line, they moved Thuney out wide. It largely worked, helping the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl, but then they were overwhelmed by the Eagles’ defense. Ultimately, this influenced GM Brett Veach to remodel the line. That effort included trading the 32-year-old Thuney to Chicago, where he arrived as a much-desired upgrade at guard.
Rank
9
Tyler Linderbaum
Baltimore Ravens · C · +4000
Baltimore’s aggressive investment in Linderbaum — the team traded back into Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft and ultimately selected the Iowa product at No. 25 overall — has paid off in spades. The Ravens needed to solidify the center spot after a few years of instability and received exactly what they wanted in Linderbaum, who was just a top-three player at the position, according to PFF, in only his third professional season. Linderbaum was the pivot of the NFL’s most explosive offense in 2024 and returns to a group that is expected to produce a sequel that is just as good, if not better. Baltimore will be in the spotlight, and Linderbaum should receive recognition for it.
Rank
10
Chris Lindstrom
Atlanta Falcons · RG · +4000
Those who watched Kirk Cousins’ downfall in Atlanta might be surprised to learn he was playing behind the NFL’s top-rated guard (per PFF) last season. While it’s an illustration of how difficult football can be — and how important having all 11 players in sync is to a team’s chances of success — Lindstrom deserves recognition, regardless of how the quarterback performs. Why, you ask? Well, take a look at Bijan Robinson’s 2024 campaign: 1,456 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 431 receiving yards and one receiving score. He racked up those numbers in part because of how well Lindstrom performed in the run game. Second-year pro Michael Penix Jr. is taking over full time under center, and if Atlanta can rebound from a disappointing finish to 2024 — and if Robinson follows up last year’s showing with an equally good or better performance in 2025 — it will be very difficult to ignore Lindstrom for much longer.
ALSO CONSIDERED: Zach Tom, RT, Green Bay Packers; Dion Dawkins, LT, Buffalo Bills; Rashawn Slater, LT, Los Angeles Chargers; Quinn Meinerz, RG, Denver Broncos; Zach Frazier, C, Pittsburgh Steelers; Tyler Smith, LG, Dallas Cowboys.
It all looks good on paper, but Thuney will only receive consideration for this award if new Bears coach Ben Johnson can transform this offense into an explosive unit in short order, and if Caleb Williams can take steps (plural) forward in his second season. If Chicago ends up being a frequent topic of discussion due to on-field success, Thuney will be lauded as one of the pickups key to the team’s improvement — and that will lead directly into consideration for Protector of the Year.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
TENNESSEE COACH JOSH HEUPEL: DB BOO CARTER STILL WITH TEAM
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel confirmed Tuesday that star defensive back Boo Carter still is with the team.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reported last week that Carter had missed “numerous” team activities and had been confronted by team leaders about the absences.
Heupel addressed the situation Tuesday during the Volunteers’ on-campus media day. Preseason practice begins on Wednesday, and the season opens Aug. 30 against Syracuse in Atlanta.
“Boo is a part of our team here,” Heupel said, per On3.com. “There’s some things he’s got to accomplish to get back on the field here. Don’t have a set timetable on that.
“Our leadership council has been a part of those things, those discussions, with me and with Boo. I’m proud of what they’ve done. They care and love Boo, and want him to be his best, too. And through this thing, I think Boo sees that as well.”
As a freshman in 2024, Carter contributed 38 tackles, one interception and one sack in 13 games. He also returned 12 punts for 198 yards, a 16.5-yard average.
FLORIDA QB DJ LAGWAY (CALF) WEARING BOOT TO START CAMP
Florida starting quarterback DJ Lagway has a calf strain and is not practicing as the Gators’ fall camp kicks off.
Lagway is wearing a walking boot after he hurt his lower leg during a team run last week, Gators Online reported.
Coach Billy Napier did not have a timetable for Lagway’s return when he spoke to reporters Tuesday. Napier said Lagway is day-to-day and showing improvement from a week ago.
“In general, he’s made a lot of quick progress, but it will be something that we’re monitoring,” Napier said. “Hopefully as we go, his ability to participate in practice will be a little bit more with each opportunity that we get going forward.”
It’s the latest health setback for a former five-star quarterback expected to be in the Heisman Trophy discussion this year.
Lagway could not throw during Florida’s spring practices due to a shoulder injury. He said at Southeastern Conference media days earlier this month that he’d be a full participant in fall camp — which was before his latest injury.
“Injuries are one of the tougher things about the profession, and certainly for him being a Year Two player and a really motivated and hungry guy,” Napier said. “So I think he’s done a good job staying connected. I think he still has a voice as a leader. He’s still walking the halls. He’s still able to be a factor in that regard.
“But he’s still a very young player and needs these reps for development as well. When he gets back, he’ll be just fine.”
Lagway was named a freshman All-American in 2024 after throwing for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 12 games. He completed 59.9 percent of his passes as he took over as the starter from Graham Mertz midseason.
Lagway was the No. 1 quarterback in the high school Class of 2024 and the No. 3 overall prospect, according to the 247Sports composite.
The Gators open the season Aug. 30 against FCS Long Island.
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BASEBALL NEWS
MLB ROUNDUP: ANDREW VAUGHN, BREWERS SLAM CUBS
Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to back a strong start from Quinn Priester, who won his ninth consecutive decision in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 9-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Priester (10-2) allowed two runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Aaron Ashby yielded one run over the remaining 3 1/3 innings to earn his second save as the Brewers moved two games ahead of the Cubs in the National League Central by winning the first two games of the series.
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio had two hits but exited due to a right hamstring spasm.
Nico Hoerner led the Cubs with three hits, including a solo homer. Colin Rea (8-5) gave up four runs on eight hits in four-plus innings.
Padres 7, Mets 1
Manny Machado clouted a three-run homer to cap a five-run seventh inning that lifted San Diego past visiting New York.
Wandy Peralta (5-1) pitched a scoreless sixth to claim the win in relief as the Padres earned their fourth straight victory. Jackson Merrill had two hits and two RBIs.
The Mets lost right fielder Juan Soto to a left foot contusion in the fourth inning after he fouled a pitch off his foot. Soto completed his at-bat, grounding out, before departing.
Orioles 16, Blue Jays 4 (Game 1)
Ramon Urias hit two home runs, Gunnar Henderson and Tyler O’Neill each drove in four runs and Jordan Westburg collected four hits, fueling host Baltimore to a romp over Toronto in the opener of a doubleheader.
O’Neill and Henderson both homered, while Henderson, Urias and Ramon Laureano each had three of the Orioles’ 19 hits. Cedric Mullins doubled twice and added two of the team’s five sacrifice flies.
Joey Loperfido homered among his three hits and Addison Barger also went deep for the Blue Jays. Easton Lucas (3-3), recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to make the start, gave up four runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Orioles 3, Blue Jays 2 (Game 2)
Adley Rutschman, in his second day back from the injury list, hit a run-scoring double to break an eighth-inning tie as host Baltimore completed a doubleheader sweep of Toronto.
Ramon Laureano had two singles and a walk for Baltimore. Orioles rookie starter Brandon Young worked a career-high six innings and allowed two runs on six hits.
Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer threw five innings and surrendered two runs on five hits. Jeff Hoffman (6-4) gave up one run in his lone inning.
Yankees 7, Rays 5
Cody Bellinger cracked a three-run homer and Anthony Volpe produced two hits and two RBIs as New York rallied to beat visiting Tampa Bay.
Yankees starter Max Fried (12-4) gave up three runs in the first but later set down 14 hitters in a row in his 6 2/3-inning stint. He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned) and two walks while fanning nine.
Joe Boyle (1-1) lasted 3 1/3 innings for the Rays and surrendered four hits and six runs (four earned). Jonathan Aranda poked a home run and scored twice for the Rays, and Jonny DeLuca drove in two runs.
Guardians 10, Rockies 4
Kyle Manzardo knocked in three runs with a pair of homers while Gabriel Arias and Brayan Rocchio contributed two RBIs apiece as Cleveland routed visiting Colorado.
Guardians starter Logan Allen (7-9) matched his career high with a seven-inning outing. He allowed just two runs on eight hits.
Jordan Beck, Michael Toglia and Kyle Farmer cracked solo homers for the Rockies. Tanner Gordon (2-3) went three innings and surrendered eight hits and seven runs (six earned).
Tigers 12, Diamondbacks 2
Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry blasted two-run homers during a six-run fifth inning as host Detroit pounded reeling Arizona.
Greene had three extra-base hits, scored three runs and drove in three for the Tigers. McKinstry knocked in four runs and Wenceel Perez had three hits and scored four times as the Tigers won their third straight.
Detroit’s Brant Hurter (3-3) tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt (10-7) permitted seven runs on 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Ketel Marte had two hits and drove in a run for the Diamondbacks, who have lost seven of their last eight.
Dodgers 5, Reds 4
Will Smith doubled home James Outman with the go-ahead run with two outs in the ninth inning to rally Los Angeles past host Cincinnati.
Smith finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs. Former Reds closer Alexis Diaz (1-0) picked up his first Dodgers win and Alex Vesia logged up his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. Shohei Ohtani struck out in his first four at-bats of the night before flying out in the ninth.
Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo struck out a season-high 11 in 5 1/3 innings. The Reds southpaw allowed two runs on six hits in a no-decision.
Phillies 6, White Sox 3
Jesus Luzardo pitched seven shutout innings and Kyle Schwarber and Brandon Marsh homered to lift visiting Philadelphia over Chicago. The blast was Schwarber’s 37th of the season.
Luzardo (9-5) permitted two hits and one walk while striking out four. Trea Turner, Schwarber and Marsh contributed two hits each for the Phillies, who withstood Chicago’s three-run rally in the ninth, punctuated by a two-run blast from Lenyn Sosa.
Sosa and Edgar Quero had two hits apiece for the White Sox, who finished with just five total. Jonathan Cannon (4-8) allowed six runs and seven hits in six innings.
Royals 9, Braves 6
Kyle Isbel’s three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning while Vinnie Pasquantino homered, doubled and singled as Kansas City beat visiting Atlanta.
Jonathan India had a two-run double and Bobby Witt Jr. recorded two RBI singles as the Royals evened the three-game set with their sixth win in nine games.
Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna homered for the Braves, who removed Ronald Acuna Jr. in the sixth inning with what they described as Achilles tightness. Acuna is headed to the injured list.
Angels 8, Rangers 5
Yoan Moncada hit a two-run, go-ahead single to highlight a four-run sixth inning and Jo Adell went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs to lead Los Angeles past Texas in Anaheim, Calif., for its third straight victory.
Reid Detmers (4-2) threw a scoreless inning of relief before Kenley Jansen pitched a shutout ninth for his 20th save. It marked the third consecutive game Jansen picked up a save, the first Angel since Huston Street in 2016 to accomplish that feat.
Kyle Higashioka went 3-for-4 with two homers and three runs, Wyatt Langford also had three hits and Josh Smith and Marcus Semien each had two hits for the Rangers, who lost their second straight game.
Red Sox 8, Twins 5
Trevor Story went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer and three RBIs and Boston held on for the win over Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Jarren Duran also doubled and homered for the Red Sox, who evened the series at a victory apiece. Ceddanne Rafaela tripled and drove in a run. Lucas Giolito (7-2) allowed one run on five hits in six innings, and Aroldis Chapman fanned Mickey Gasper on three pitches to record the final out and earn his 19th save.
Brooks Lee went 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBIs to lead the Twins. Starter Pierson Ohl (0-1) allowed four runs on five hits in three innings in his big-league debut.
Marlins 5, Cardinals 0
Sandy Alcantara boosted his trade stock by pitching five strong innings as visiting Miami blanked St. Louis. Alcantara (6-9) held the Cardinals to three hits. He walked three, hit two batters, threw a wild pitch and struck out four.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer for the Marlins, who won for the fifth time in the past seven games. Miami’s Xavier Edwards, Kyle Stowers and Otto Lopez had two hits each.
Cardinals starter Sonny Gray (10-5) allowed three runs on eight hits in five innings. St. Louis was held to four hits and fanned 10 times.
Astros 7, Nationals 4
Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon recorded three-hit games and Christian Walker delivered a timely two-run single in the sixth inning as Houston defeated visiting Washington. Bennett Sousa (5-0) earned the win in relief, and Josh Hader registered his 28th save.
The Astros snapped a five-game losing skid by piling on against the Nationals’ bullpen, namely Andry Lara. Washington reliever Andrew Chafin (1-1) allowed the go-ahead run in the fifth inning.
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams finished 3-for-4 with a walk and three stolen bases, and Luis Garcia Jr. hit a two-run homer.
Pirates 3, Giants 1
Joey Bart broke an eighth-inning tie with a bases-loaded single and three Pittsburgh pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a win at San Francisco, the Pirates’ fourth straight victory.
In a 1-1 game, Nick Gonzales, Tommy Pham and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit eighth-inning singles against Tyler Rogers (4-3). Bart’s base hit and Liover Peguero’s RBI grounder gave the Pirates a two-run lead.
Pittsburgh reliever Braxton Ashcraft (3-1) fired three perfect innings, and Dennis Santana struck out two of the three batters he faced for his sixth save. Willy Adames homered for the Giants, who have lost five in a row.
Athletics 6, Mariners 1
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and Luis Severino recorded his first home win of the season as the Athletics defeated Seattle in West Sacramento, Calif.
Shea Langeliers homered and doubled and Miguel Andujar had two doubles and two RBIs as the Athletics won for the fifth time in their past six games. Severino (5-11) gave up one run on five hits over five innings to improve to 1-9 at home.
The Mariners’ Randy Arozarena stole second base in the fourth inning to notch his fifth straight 20-homer, 20-steal season. He is just the 10th player in major league history to have a streak of at least five such seasons.
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WNBA NEWS
A’JA WILSON POURS IN 34 POINTS AS ACES DOWN SPARKS
A’ja Wilson scored 17 of her game-high 34 points in the first quarter, Jackie Young delivered her first career triple-double and the visiting Las Vegas Aces used a fast start to overwhelm the Los Angeles Sparks 89-74 on Tuesday.
Young compiled 18 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, while Dana Evans added 10 points as the Aces (14-13) won for the fifth time in the past seven games.
Wilson shot 8-for-8 from the floor in the opening quarter as Las Vegas took a 31-18 lead, and the visitors were never threatened the rest of the way. The reigning MVP had 10 rebounds on the night while recording her fifth game of at least 30 points this season and second against Los Angeles.
Kelsey Plum produced 22 points and eight assists and Rae Burrell added a season-high 17 points as the Sparks (11-15) saw their season-high five-game win streak come to an end. Dearica Hamby scored 15 points for Los Angeles.
Sparks forward Cameron Brink came off the bench to score five points during her first game of the season after missing 13 months due to a torn ACL that required surgery. She played 14 minutes.
The Sparks committed 20 turnovers in the game, and the Aces turned them into 19 points.
Las Vegas not only shot 56.5 percent from the floor in the first quarter, but it hit 48.8 percent in the first half while taking a 48-34 lead into the break. Wilson made her first 10 shots in the game, finally missing from the floor midway through the second quarter.
Wilson had 23 points at halftime to pass her season average of 21.6 points per game.
Las Vegas led 70-53 after three quarters and took its first 20-point lead when Aaliyah Nye made a 3-pointer in the opening minute of the fourth.
The Aces are now 2-1 against the Sparks with the teams set to meet one more time on Sept. 11 in the regular-season finale for both clubs.
VALKYRIES’ CECILIA ZANDALASINI DRILLS LATE JUMPER TO DENY DREAM
Cecilia Zandalasini connected on a mid-range jumper with 3.9 seconds left to propel the visiting Golden State Valkyries to a 77-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday in College Park, Ga.
Zandalasini led Golden State (12-13) with 18 points and eight rebounds while Tiffany Hayes followed with 15 points and five assists. Carla Leite chipped in 12 points for Golden State, which rebounded from a season-worst 31-point loss to the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Veronica Burton added 10 points for the Valkyries.
Jordin Canada paced Atlanta (15-11) with 21 points and eight assists, followed by Naz Hillmon’s 14 points and eight boards. Allisha Gray was limited to 12 points on 2-for-11 shooting for the Dream, who had their two-game winning streak snapped.
Trailing by six with less than five minutes left, Atlanta took the lead with an 8-0 run. Canada’s three-point play with 3:08 remaining gave the Dream a 75-73 lead.
Zandalasini answered with a game-tying layup at the 2:47 mark, then the Dream missed four shots and committed two turnovers leading up to Zandalasini’s game-winner. Brittney Griner’s mid-range jumper clanked off the front rim at the buzzer for Atlanta.
After the score was tied at 39 at halftime, neither team took a lead larger than three until a 9-0 Golden State run gave the Valkyries a 57-50 advantage with 3:33 left in the third.
Following an Atlanta timeout, Burton knocked down a 3-pointer to push Golden State’s lead to 60-50.
Reserve Kate Martin connected on her first 3-point attempt to give the Valkyries their largest lead at 67-55, then Laeticia Amihere added a layup just before the buzzer as Golden State took a 69-56 advantage into the fourth.
The Dream scored the first eight points of the final quarter to pull within five. Leite’s jumper stopped the bleeding and gave the Valkyries a 71-64 lead at the 7:17 mark.
After Atlanta jumped out to a 9-4 lead, Golden State answered with 11 straight points capped by Leite’s 3-pointer that gave the Valkyries a six-point edge with 2:38 left in the first quarter. Golden State took a 20-16 lead into the second.
From there, a 7-3 Atlanta spurt stamped with Canada’s 3-pointer knotted the score at 27.
Maya Caldwell’s triple gave Atlanta a 38-35 advantage before Hayes’ layup with four seconds left made it a 39-39 halftime score.
MYSTICS ROOKIES SHINE IN CONVINCING WIN OVER SKY
Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 50 points Tuesday night in a 103-86 home win for the Washington Mystics over the Chicago Sky.
Both players scored career bests, as Citron tallied 28 points and Iriafen notched 22.
They became the first pair of rookies to score at least 20 points in the same game in Washington (13-13) franchise history.
Veteran Brittney Sykes added 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, surging back after an 0-of-6 performance and zero points in Washington’s loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
A third-quarter surge for the Mystics was too much for the Sky (7-19) to handle. The Sky dropped their sixth game in a row.
Led by 10 points in the quarter by Sykes, the Washington defense stifled Chicago shooting and a 12-point run pushed the Mystics’ lead to 17 points. During that surge, the Sky’s Angel Reese picked up her fifth foul after an incidental hit to the face of Emily Engstler that Reese demanded be reviewed, and the subsequent second look by the referees failed to overturn the call.
Chicago scored the final eight points of the quarter to make it an 11-point game, but could not hold on in the fourth quarter as the home side outscored the Sky 23-17 to round out the victory.
Washington veteran Sug Sutton left the game with an injury with 4:09 remaining in the fourth quarter when the guard’s leg collided with the leg of Reese as Chicago ran back on defense. After a lengthy injury timeout, Sutton left the game putting pressure on her leg as the training staff helped her get back to the locker room.
Chicago’s duo of second-year stars led their effort. Reese, who returned after missing the last four games with a back injury, posted her 11th double-double in a row with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds.
Dating back to last season, the win for the Mystics was their fifth in a row over the Sky. The two teams will meet one more time this season on Aug. 5 in Chicago.
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GOLF NEWS
NELLY KORDA MARVELS AT LOTTIE WOAD’S ‘ABSOLUTELY AMAZING’ GAME
Lottie Woad’s meteoric rise to golf stardom has impressed many of her fellow competitors, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda.
The two were paired together at last week’s Scottish Open, which Woad won by three strokes in her professional debut. The world’s No. 1-ranked amateur just two weeks ago, Woad already has shot up to No. 24 in the Rolex World Rankings.
Korda was asked about Woad’s game, which she called “absolutely amazing.”
“I was very impressed with her composure, her process,” Korda said on Tuesday ahead of this week’s AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. “When it comes to her shot routine, especially under pressure and in the heat of the moment, sometimes people seem to fidget and kind of doubt themselves. But she stuck to it, she stuck to her process every single time.
“I think that’s one of the main things that I noticed is how mature she is for her age and how comfortable she was in the heat of the moment.”
Woad, 21, arrived on the LPGA Tour after a stellar career at Florida State, and accepted her tour membership after tying for third at the Evian Championship earlier this month.
“I feel good obviously,” she said Tuesday. “I don’t feel too different, to be honest. I got a lot of confidence from the last few — the last month really. Just trying to continue to ride that.”
The Englishwoman is paired with former world No. 1 and defending champion Lydia Ko and 2023 champion Lilia Vu for the first two rounds this week.
“I think there’s a little bit more experience under her belt than what people probably give her credit for,” Ko said. “But when I’ve seen the coverage or how she composes herself, she doesn’t seem like she rushes into things or gets like overly emotional. I’m sure that’s going to help her with that transition as well.”
Korda will be playing in another marquee group along with Ariya Jutanugarn and Angel Yin. Jenno Thitikul, who is nipping at Korda’s heels for that No. 1 ranking, is paired with Minjee Lee and Charley Hull.
Korda was in contention last week before settling for a tie for fifth following a 71 on Sunday. She is still seeking her first victory of 2025 but did finish second at last year’s Women’s Open and celebrated her 27th birthday on Monday.
“New week, new golf course, new conditions,” Korda said. “My goal is to prepare the best that I can, enjoy myself and, hopefully, be in contention. And then kind of enjoy the ride because, as many highs as I’ve had, I’ve had a lot of lows, too, with this sport, but I still come back and I still want to experience those highs in all the different circumstances, different golf courses, different conditions.
“And just continue to grow my love for the game.”
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SWIMMING NEWS
KATIE LEDECKY WINS 1,500 GOLD AT WORLDS IN BLISTERING TIME
Katie Ledecky posted the fifth-fastest 1,500-meter freestyle time in history in winning the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Tuesday.
Ledecky challenged her own world record time for much of the final before touching the wall in 15:26.44 for her 22nd world championship gold medal. The American star, who has also won two Olympic gold medals in the event, has won all six world title races in the 1,500 that she has competed in since 2013.
She withdrew from the event in 2019 due to illness and skipped last year’s worlds to focus on the Olympics.
Ledecky, 28, hasn’t lost at the distance since she was 13 and has reset the world record six times. It currently sits at 15:20.48, a mark she set at a Pro Swim Series event in Indianapolis in 2018.
However, Tuesday’s race was closer than most for Ledecky in the 1,500. Italy’s Simona Quadarella finished second in 15:31.79, the 12th-fastest time ever. Ledecky had previously held the top 24 times in the history of the event.
Australia’s Lani Pallister took bronze in 15:41.18.
“Lani took it out there,” Ledecky said in her post-race interview with Peacock. “I knew she’d be out fast and I just wanted to get out fast but comfortable enough that I could build from there. (I’m) happy with the time and happy with the swim.
“The 1,500 means a lot to me, and I wasn’t going to give that one up tonight.”
Ledecky has one more individual event this week. She began the meet by claiming bronze in the 400-meter freestyle won by Canada’s Summer McIntosh, and the two will square off again in the 800-meter freestyle later this week.
The 28 total medals Ledecky currently owns at the world championships is second all-time behind only Michael Phelps’ 33. She currently has 42 medals across the Olympics and world championships, making her the most decorated female swimmer in history.
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TRAINING CAMP NOTEBOOK: DANIEL JONES, ANTHONY RICHARDSON SR. PUT TOGETHER ‘BACK TO BACK REALLY NICE DAYS’ ONE WEEK INTO COLTS’ QUARTERBACK COMPETITION
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Anthony Richardson Sr. stood tall in the pocket, clicked through his progressions and kept his feet calm, allowing him to find Michael Pittman Jr. for a touchdown in a goal-to-goal 11-on-11 drill early on Tuesday’s training camp practice at Grand Park.
The third thing there – calm footwork – showed up plenty not only during Tuesday’s practice, but on Monday as well for the third-year quarterback. Richardson spent this offseason in part working on his footwork, and a week into the Colts’ quarterback competition, the improvements he’s made there have been noticeable.
“You can see that Anthony’s offseason work is paying off,” offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said. “He’s gotta keep going. We gotta keep working on it. We gotta keep pushing to get better. But we’re always encouraged when a guy goes out and puts work in and shows up and plays a little bit better because of it.”
Richardson said he feels “slightly more consistent” with his footwork, and feels like he has more control over the ball when it leaves his hand. Later in that same 11-on-11 period, Richardson bought time by backpedaling before lofting a touchdown toss to tight end Mo Alie-Cox.
As practice went on, Richardson completed a handful of impressive throws as well. He layered an intermediate sideline pass between defenders to tight end Tyler Warren in seven-on-seven; he accessed a creative arm angle to rip an over-the-middle strike to Pittman in 11-on-11; and with defensive tackle Tim Smith in his face, he made an off-platform throw to wide receiver Anthony Gould, who made a tough catch downfield in 11-on-11.
Richardson also completed several shorter throws with rhythm and accuracy. But he wasn’t the only Colts quarterback to have a good practice Tuesday; Daniel Jones, for the second consecutive day, completed plenty of his passes as well.
“I do feel them putting together back to back really nice days,” Cooter said. “We’re striving for that consistency on offense as a whole.”
Jones, at one point in seven-on-seven, completed three straight passes to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, one of which came on a deep ball. He later connected down the field with wide receiver Josh Downs, who made an impressive diving catch reminiscent of the one he made in Germany as a rookie.
Both Jones and Richardson have steadily improved throughout training camp, which is sort of the point – the more reps they’ve got, the cleaner things have become.
“Where you are the first couple days is not where you want to be,” Jones said. “I think I’ve made progress and taken steps — I think the group as a whole has done that the last couple days in pads.”
Jones and Richardson certainly look like they’re pushing each other on the field, but away from the practice field they’re picking each other’s brains and working toward the same goal, which is more about the team than it is about them as individuals.
“We’re both competitors and out here, we’re trying to put our best foot forward as quarterbacks and play well,” Jones said. “But the communication in the meeting room or whatever it is off the field has been great. I think I’ve learned a lot from him. Cam (Turner, quarterbacks coach) does a really good job in the room teaching, getting everyone on the same page, making sure we’re ready to go for practice. It’s been a great room to be a part of.”
Colts head coach Shane Steichen has consistently said there is no timetable on when he’ll name his starting quarterback; we’re only six practices in to the competition, so it’s too early to call anything right now anyway. For Jones and Richardson, the absence of a timetable is a good thing, and it’s keeping their focus on what’s directly in front of them instead of some looming date in the future.
“My job, and all our jobs as players, is to come out and work and improve every day,” Jones said. “The timing of it and how it works out is way over my head. Obviously you’re human, you think about where you are and how it’s going, but you gotta do the best you can focus on what’s right in front of you.”
Both quarterbacks will look to continue stacking good days with three more practices at Grand Park (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) before leaving for Baltimore next week. And for Jones and Richardson, that focus on what’s in front of them also comes with a necessary approach – each is preparing like they’ll be the Colts’ Week 1 starting quarterback, even if only one of them can hold that title.
“Every day I gotta be like that,” Richardson said. “I gotta work as if I am going to be the Day 1 starter regardless of what decision they make. I’m still working to improve. They’re gonna make the best decision for the team and that’s ultimately what we need. If this team wants to win a Super Bowl, it’s not about me, it’s about the team. I’m just working as if I am the starter and if I do get the job, glory to God.”
News & Notes
We’ll get an update on Thursday from head coach Shane Steichen on the statuses of cornerbacks JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones. Brents did not participate in Tuesday’s practice, while Jones left and did not return.
Left tackle Bernhard Raimann, fresh off signing a contract extension, had a couple of impressive wins in one-on-one pass rushing drills.
Left guard Quenton Nelson was a brick wall in his two one-on-one pass rushing reps as well.
Cornerback Sam Womack III had two pass break-ups in cornerback vs. wide receiver one-on-one drills.
Cornerback Justin Walley broke up a Jones pass to Pittman in 11-on-11; it looked like the Colts’ pass rush disrupted Jones’ timing on the throw.
Quarterback Riley Leonard connected on a deep ball to wide receiver D.J. Montgomery in 11-on-11.
Safety Hunter Wohler picked off a tipped pass during an 11-on-11 developmental period.
Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau leapt to swat down a pass at the line of scrimmage in 11-on-11.
COLTS LOSE DB JAYLON JONES TO INJURY
Jaylon Jones is battling to become the Colts starting cornerback, but Tuesday wasn’t his day at Colts camp. Jones went down during 1-1 coverage and apparently hurt his hamstring. Trainers reached Jones and put him onto a cart. Jones has played in 34 games since being drafted in the seventh round in 2023 out of Texas A&M. He was a starter last season in all 17 games. Jones was expected to be the Colts #2 corner behind Charvarius Ward.
The Colts also practiced without JuJu Brents who was out with a hamstring injury. WR Michael Pittman tweaked his groin Tuesday, but did finish practice. LB Cam McGrone, CB David Long, and RB Salvon Ahmed all missed practice Tuesday.
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INDIANA FEVER
GAME PREVIEW: FEVER HOST MERCURY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury
Wednesday, July 30
Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:00 p.m. ET
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Probable Starters
Indiana Fever (14-12)
Guard – Aari McDonald
Guard – Kelsey Mitchell
Forward – Sophie Cunningham
Forward – Natasha Howard
Center – Aliyah Boston
Phoenix Mercury (16-9)
Guard – Monique Akoa Makani
Guard – Kahleah Copper
Forward – Alyssa Thomas
Forward – Natasha Mack
Center – Satou Sabally
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The Fever (14-12) will look to win a third straight game to close out July when they host the Phoenix Mercury (16-9) on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana won 80-70 over Las Vegas last Thursday then beat the Sky 93-78 on the road in Chicago on Sunday. All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell has been on a tear this month for the Fever and dropped a season-high 35 points while going 12-for-19 from the field and 7-for-10 from 3-point range on Sunday. Mitchell is averaging 22.2 points over 10 games in July, the second-highest scoring average in the WNBA this month.
The Mercury have been one of the league’s top teams all season long. They scuffled recently, dropping three straight games before bouncing back with an 88-72 win on Sunday in Washington.
Satou Sabally, the second overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, leads Phoenix in scoring at 18 points per game and also contributes 7 rebounds per contest. Six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas contributes 15.7 points, 8 rebounds, and a league-leading 9.4 assists per game.
This is the first of three meetings this season between the Fever and the Mercury. This will be the first time that Fever wing Sophie Cunningham faces her old team. Cunningham was drafted by the Mercury in 2019 and spent her first six professional seasons in Phoenix.
On the other side, DeWanna Bonner will face the Fever for the first time since departing the team earlier this season. Bonner, the WNBA’s third all-time leading scorer, signed with Indiana in the offseason but played in just nine games for the Fever before mutually parting ways with the organization on June 25. Bonner signed with Phoenix, where she originally played from 2009-19 on July 8.
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INDY ELEVEN
BOYS IN BLUE TO HOST JÄGERMEISTER CUP QUARTERFINAL ON AUG. 20
TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today that the USL Jägermeister Cup Quarterfinal match between Indy Eleven and Greenville Triumph SC will now be played at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
Greenville Triumph SC was originally drawn to host as the Group 6 winner against the Group 3 winner, Indy Eleven. The host change is due to Greenville’s primary and secondary venues being unavailable.
The match will be played on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Michael A. Carroll Stadium.
Indy Eleven amassed 11 points in Jägermeister Cup group play (3-0-1), more than anyone in the 38-team field. In his two seasons, coach Sean McAuley has guided his teams to the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-finals and the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup quarterfinals in their first-ever appearance. The Boys in Blue are 4-0-2 in Cup play this season (Open Cup & Jägermeister Cup), including a 2-0-1 mark at home.
2025 USL Jägermeister Cup Quarterfinals (Aug. 19-20)
Indy Eleven vs. Greenville Triumph SC
Rhode Island FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Loudoun United FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC
San Antonio FC vs. Hartford Athletic
Single-game tickets for the Wed. Aug. 20 Jägermeister Cup Quarterfinal can be purchased for $15 online here.
The Boys in Blue return to USL Championship play with “Block Party” on Saturday, August 2 at 7 p.m. at Carroll Stadium vs. Eastern Conference rival Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Tickets for all Indy Eleven home matches are available via Ticketmaster. Flex Plan, Group, and Hospitality tickets are available here. For questions, call (317) 685-1100 during business hours or email tickets@indyeleven.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
FOUR-RUN SEVENTH LIFTS INDIANS OVER I-CUBS IN SERIES OPENER
DES MOINES, Iowa – A four-run seventh inning propelled the Indianapolis Indians to a 5-3 comeback win over the Iowa Cubs in Tuesday night’s series opener at Principal Park.
Down by a pair of runs in the top of the seventh, Cam Devanney worked a lead-off walk, Nick Yorke doubled and Jared Triolo followed with an RBI single to load the bases against Porter Hodge (L, 0-3). Following a pitching change, Ronny Simon jumped on the first pitch from Tom Cosgrove and ripped a go-ahead, two-run double to center field. Nick Solak capped the inning’s scoring with an RBI single, giving the Indians (20-8, 62-40) a two-run advantage late in the contest.
The Indians and I-Cubs traded solo homers in the second frame off the bats of Devanney and Jonathon Long to knot the game at one apiece until the sixth inning when Moisés Ballesteros singled home Chase Strumpf. Iowa (12-16, 51-51) then loaded the bases on a double by Owen Caissie and a walk to Carlos Pérez before a throwing error by Devanney brought in a run, but the threat ended there.
Johan Oviedo, who had his rehab assignment transferred to Indianapolis from Double-A Altoona today, tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering one run on two hits with five punchouts. Dauri Moreta (W, 3-0), Colin Holderman and Cam Sanders (S, 2) combined for 3.1 shutout innings in relief, fanning four batters without yielding a hit.
The Indians and I-Cubs will meet tomorrow at 1:08 PM for game two of the six-game set at Principal Park. RHP Bubba Chandler (5-3, 3.27) will toe the rubber for Indianapolis while Iowa has yet to name a starter.
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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL
BOWEN, MOORE NAMED TO BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior linebacker Drayk Bowen and sophomore cornerback Leonard Moore have been named to the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, an award recognizing college football’s best defensive player in character and performance.
An Irish player has won the Nagurski Trophy on two occasions: linebacker Manti Te’o (2012) and safety Xavier Watts (2023). Shane Walton was a finalist in 2002, while Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was a finalist in 2020.
Bowen started all 16 games for the Irish in 2024 and totaled 78 tackles (40 solo), ranking third on the team. He led the team in forced fumbles with three on the season.
He split the team lead in tackles in the National Championship, totaling eight (seven solo). He also forced a fumble, giving the Irish possession in the fourth quarter. Bowen also made an impact in the 27-17 CFP First Round win over Indiana, posting 1.5 TFL and two QB hurries. Two of his stops came on third down. He posted a career-high nine tackles in the 31-13 win at Georgia Tech.
Moore, also on the watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, enters his true sophomore season after being named the FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year and selected to the Freshman All-America teams for FWAA, ESPN, The Athletic (First Team), Pro Football Focus, the College Football Network and the 247Sports True Freshman All-America Team.
In 2024, Moore started 10 games and totaled 48 tackles with two interceptions, 2.0 TFL, 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a quarterback hurry. In the first two starts of his career, he totaled seven tackles in each.
He made his mark in several games for the Irish en route to wins in the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl and an appearance in the 2025 CFP National Title game. In the regular season finale at USC, he recorded five pass breakups, tied for the second-most in a single game by any FBS player in 2024, and the only freshman in the country to achieve the feat last season.
Both players contributed heavily to making the 2024 Irish defense one of the most complete defenses in the country, ranking among the FBS’ top teams. At the end of the season, Notre Dame was first in pass efficiency defense (104.4), first in turnovers gained (33), first in defensive touchdowns (6), first in blocked kicks (6), second in fumbles recovered (14), second in blocked punts (3), fourth in passing yards allowed (169.4), fourth in scoring defense (15.5), fifth in passes intercepted (19) and 11th in total defense (307.4).
SCHRAUTH, WAGNER SELECTED TO OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior offensive linemen Billy Schrauth and Aamil Wagner have been selected to the 2025 Outland Trophy Watch List, which recognizes commitment to community service and leadership off the field.
The two Irish players are part of a group of 50 linemen on the watch list. Notre Dame has had three past winners of the Outland Trophy: OT George Connor (1946), OG Bill Fischer (1948) and DE Ross Browner (1976). The Irish have had four additional finalists: Aaron Taylor (1993), Quenton Nelson (2017), Liam Eichenberg (2020) and Joe Alt (2023).
Wagner, also a nominee for the AFCA Allstate Good Works Team, was honored with the 2024 Notre Dame Football Scholar-Athlete Award and started all 16 games for the Irish en route to a National Championship appearance. Schrauth started 12 games in 2024 on the offensive line.
In 2024 Notre Dame’s rushing offense ranked No. 4 among the Power 4 in yards per carry (5.66), ranking No. 7 among all FBS teams. The Irish ranked No. 6 among Power 4 teams in rushing offense (210.8). With 45 rushing touchdowns, the Irish led all Power 4 teams and ranked third among all FBS programs in rushing touchdowns
Notre Dame outpaced their opponents’ average yards allowed entering the game in every game of the 2024 season. The Irish rushed for an average of 84.69 yards more than each opponent’s average rushing yards allowed entering the game, while outpacing their average yards-per-carry allowed entering each game by an average of 2.27 yards per carry.
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BUTLER FOOTBALL
ORGLER AND JACKSON EARN PRESEASON PFL HONORS
Danny Orgler and Jeremiah Jackson were named to the 2025 Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team on Tuesday afternoon. Each Bulldog defender returns to the huddle this year for their senior campaign. They highlight a BU unit that ranked third nationally in scoring defense (16.3) just one year ago.
Orgler was a PFL honorable mention selection in 2024, making 32 tackles over 12 games. He started in four contests as an edge rusher and would end his junior season with a team-best 11.5 tackles for loss. Orgler was also credited with 3.5 sacks, the third-most on the team.
Orgler ranked second on the team among all defensive linemen in total tackles and terrorized PFL opponents by recording at least one tackle for loss in Butler’s final six games of 2024. Top individual performances included a season-high seven tackles against Dayton and four stops in the win at Davidson. He also added a sack to his stat line in each of those contests.
Jackson was a Second Team All-PFL pick in 2024 and landed on Phil Steele’s All-PFL Fourth Team. The speedy linebacker started in 11 of 12 games last year and finished fifth on the team in tackles with 35. Jackson put his name in the Butler record book by intercepting a pass in the end zone against Stetson and returning it 100 yards for a BU touchdown!
Jackson has been a staple to the Bulldog defense over the past three seasons. He appeared in 11 games in both 2022 and 2023 before suiting up for 12 in 2024. Since arriving on campus, Jackson has recorded 113 tackles, three sacks, and three interceptions. He gets in the backfield often, recording at least four tackles for loss each year and is excellent in coverage with 10 pass breakups.
These two student-athletes will bring leadership to a Butler defense that ranked Top-10 among all FCS programs last year in total defense, scoring defense, red zone defense, passing yards allowed, and first downs allowed.
Bulldog fans can purchase season tickets today! Reserved seats are $70 while general admission goes for $55. First-year Head Coach Kevin Lynch will take over a program that finished third in the 2024 PFL Standings. This year’s team will open training camp tomorrow, July 30. The season opener lands on Aug. 30 when the Bulldogs play at Northern Iowa. The home opener will bring Truman State to the Sellick Bowl on Sept. 6.
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INDIANA STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
INDIANA STATE ANNOUNCES 2025-26 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State head women’s basketball coach Marc Mitchell unveiled the Sycamores’ 2025-26 non-conference schedule Tuesday afternoon.
The Sycamores’ 10-game non-conference slate features four home games inside Hulman Center, four road games within a four-hour radius of Terre Haute and a holiday tournament in North Carolina featuring three 2024-25 postseason teams.
Indiana State begins its 2025-26 season November 3 on the road at IU Indy, one of two trips to the state’s capital city in the first two months of the season. The Trees’ home opener will be November 11, with Eastern Illinois making the short trip across the state line to face the Blue and White. Indiana State follows its home opener with a pair of return trips from last season, paying visits to Western Kentucky (November 14) and Austin Peay (November 16), and will also travel to SIU Edwardsville (November 19) before kicking off a three-game homestand.
The Sycamores’ three-game homestand, their longest non-conference homestand since the 2022-23 season, starts with an Education Day game November 24 against fellow area school Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Indiana State closes November with a game against Eureka (November 29), while opening December at home against Northern Illinois (December 3). The game against the Huskies marks the third straight season that Indiana State and Northern Illinois have faced each other, with all three coming in different locations. Indiana State’s final road game of the non-conference slate is the Sycamores’ second trip to Indianapolis, with the Trees heading to Hinkle Fieldhouse December 11 to face Butler.
Indiana State closes its non-conference slate as part of a strong field in the Cherokee Invitational December 21-22 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Sycamores will be joined in the field by a pair of 2025 NCAA Tournament teams in Michigan State and Ole Miss, along with 2025 WNIT participant Old Dominion. Matchups for the four-team tournament will be announced at a later date.
The Sycamores’ 20-game Missouri Valley Conference schedule, along with tip times and broadcast information for the full 2025-26 schedule, will be announced at a later date.
2025-26 Indiana State Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Nov. 3 – at IU Indy
Nov. 11 – EASTERN ILLINOIS
Nov. 14 – at Western Kentucky
Nov. 16 – at Austin Peay
Nov. 19 – at SIU Edwardsville
Nov. 24 – SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS
Nov. 29 – EUREKA
Dec. 3 – NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Dec. 11 – at Butler
Dec. 21 – vs. Michigan State/Old Dominion/Ole Miss (Cherokee Invitational – Cherokee, N.C.)
Dec. 22 – vs. Michigan State/Old Dominion/Ole Miss (Cherokee Invitational – Cherokee, N.C.)
Indiana State features a new-look roster for the 2025-26 season, with 13 additions to the Sycamore program this season. The Trees are looking to build off head coach Marc Mitchell’s debut season which saw Indiana State post its best offensive numbers in 15 years.
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VALPO FOOTBALL
MANSARAY EARNS PRESEASON ALL-PFL RECOGNITION
Valparaiso University football sixth-year senior running back Michael Mansaray(Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South [South Dakota]) received preseason recognition from a pair of sources this week.
Mansaray was named to the Preseason All-PFL Team by the league office on Tuesday, a day after receiving Phil Steele Preseason All-PFL Second Team honors.
Mansaray was named to the All-PFL Second Team in 2024, ranking seventh in the league with 58.36 rushing yards per game. His 4.52 yards per rush ranked sixth in the league, while his nine rushing touchdowns were tied for fourth and his 642 total yards ranked seventh. He was one rushing score away from becoming just the eighth player in program history with double-figure rushing touchdowns in a single season. Mansaray had a season-best 135 rushing yards on Oct. 26 at Marist, narrowly ahead of his 132 on Sept. 21 vs. Roosevelt.
2025 Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown
OFFENSE
WR Dominic Kibby (1, 2x) Presbyterian 6-1 175 Jr. Catonsville, Md.
WR Cincere Gill (2) Presbyterian 6-1 175 Gr. Foxboro, Mass.
WR Ryan Upp (2) Morehead State 5-10 180 Gr. Leesburg, Va.
QB Carter Cravens (H) Morehead State 6-2 205 RJr. Cypress, Texas
QB Collin Hurst (H, FRotY) Presbyterian 5-10 165 RSo. Davie, Fla.
RB Mari Adams (1) Davidson 5-11 210 Sr. Shelby, N.C.
RB Mason Hackett (2) Dayton 5-8 198 Jr. Granville, Ohio
RB Mike Mansaray (2) Valparaiso 5-9 200 Gr. Columbus, Ohio
FB Mason Sheron (1) Davidson 6-0 220 Sr. Leo, Ind.
AP Gavin Lochow (2) Dayton 6-0 195 Jr. Proctorville, Ohio
TE Jackson Conners-McCarthy (2) Marist 6-2 235 RSo. Andover, Mass.
OL Evans Bowling (2) San Diego 6-6 235 Gr. El Paso, Texas
OL Kyler Herring (2) Davidson 6-3 310 Sr. Memphis, Tenn.
OL Ryan Iiams (H) Dayton 6-3 278 Gr. Springboro, Ohio
OL Dominic Perricone (1) Marist 6-5 313 RSr. Mahopac, N.Y.
OL Maicah Talavou (H) San Diego 6-2 290 Sr. Long Beach, Calif.
DEFENSE
DL Luke Bauer (H) Morehead State 6-0 235 RJr. Akron, Ohio
DL Danny Orgler (H) Butler 6-2 235 RSr. Buffalo Grove, Ill.
DL Malachi Cooper (2) San Diego 6-4 260 Gr. San Diego, Calif.
DL Carter Szydlowski (1) Presbyterian 6-3 260 Sr. Mount Pleasant, Tenn.
LB Sean Allison (2) Drake 6-1 230 Sr. Hinsdale, Ill.
LB Jeremiah Jackson (2) Butler 5-9 195 Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.
LB Ryan Sever (H) St. Thomas 6-2 224 Sr. Edina, Minn.
LB James Kratochvil (H, FRotY) Marist 6-1 220 RSo. Randolph, N.J.
DB Ruben Lopez (2) San Diego 6-0 180 Sr. Mission Viejo, Calif.
DB Caleb Francis (1) Presbyterian 6-2 195 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
DB Nate Robinson Sr. (H) Marist 6-1 192 So. San Antonio, Texas
DB Cam Cope (H) Dayton 5-11 188 RJr. Cincinnati, Ohio
DB Den Juette (H) St. Thomas 6-2 183 Sr. Chicago, Ill.
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK Daniel Holbrook (H) Stetson 5-9 185 So. Annapolis, Md.
P Aydan Corrales (H) San Diego 6-1 180 Jr. Fullerton, Calif.
RS Zach Switzer (1) Presbyterian 5-11 195 Gr. Spring Hill, Tenn.
LS Brett Welsing (1) Drake 6-3 233 Sr. De Pere, Wis.
Notes: Two quarterbacks, three running backs, and five defensive backs due to ties in voting.
Symbols in parentheses indicate 2024 All-PFL Team: 1 – was a First Team All-PFL selection; 2 – was a Second Team All-PFL
selection; H – was an Honorable Mention All-PFL selection; 2x –is a two-time First-Team All-PFL honoree; FRotY – returning
Freshman of the Year in their respective position group.
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“SPORTS EXTRA”
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
July 30
1917 — Ty Cobb, Bobby Veach and Ossie Vitt, each went 5-for-5 in Detroit’s 16-4 romp over Washington.
1933 — Dizzy Dean struck out 17 Cubs for the St. Louis Cardinals, who beat Chicago 8-2.
1947 — The New York Giants defeated Ewell Blackwell and the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in 10 innings, ending Blackwell’s 16-game winning streak.
1959 — Willie McCovey had four hits in four at-bats in his major league debut, with the San Francisco Giants. His hits included two triples in a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
1962 — The American League, led by homers from Leon Wagner, Pete Runnels and Rocky Colavito, powered past the National League 9-4, in the second All-Star Game of the year. Wagner of the Angels was named MVP.
1968 — Washington shortstop Ron Hansen pulled off an unassisted triple play, but the Cleveland Indians still won the game 10-1.
1969 — Houston, behind grand slams by Denis Menke and Jim Wynn, scored 11 runs in the ninth inning to pound the New York Mets 16-3 in a doubleheader opener at Shea Stadium. Mets pitchers Cal Koonce and Ron Taylor gave up the slams, marking the first time this century that two grand slams were hit in the same inning of a National League game.
1973 — Jim Bibby of the Texas Rangers pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against the Oakland A’s.
1980 — Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard had a stroke during a workout at the Astrodome and underwent surgery to remove a blood clot behind his right collarbone.
1982 — The Atlanta Braves returned Chief Noc-A-Homa and his teepee to left field after losing 19 of 21 games and blowing a 10½-game lead. The teepee was removed for more seats. The team recovered to regain first place.
1988 — John Franco of the Cincinnati Reds set a major league record with 13 saves in one month. Franco was tied with Sparky Lyle, Bruce Sutter and Bob Stanley.
1990 — George Steinbrenner was forced to resign as general partner of the New York Yankees by Commissioner Fay Vincent.
2008 — Kelly Shoppach of Cleveland tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a game-tying homer in the ninth, but Detroit beat the Indians 14-12 in 13 innings. Shoppach had two homers and three doubles.
2009 — A story in the New York Times states that sluggers David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are among the 104 major leaguers who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. The test results were supposed to be kept secret, but Alex Rodriguez’s presence on the list of those who tested positive had already been leaked earlier this year. Ortiz states that he was not aware he had tested positive six years earlier and denies using steroids.
2011 — The New York Yankees broke loose for 12 runs in the first inning of the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader, setting a franchise record en route to a 17-3 rout of Baltimore.
2012 — Kendrys Morales homered from both sides of the plate during a nine-run sixth inning, capping the burst with a grand slam that sent the Los Angeles Angels romping past the Texas Rangers 15-8. Morales became the third switch-hitter in major league history to homer as a lefty and righty in the same inning. Carlos Baerga did it for Cleveland in 1993 and Mark Bellhorn of the Chicago Cubs duplicated the feat in 2002.
2017 — Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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July 31
1930 — Lou Gehrig drove in eight runs with a grand slam and two doubles, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Boston Red Sox 14-13.
1932 — Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium opened and Lefty Grove and the Philadelphia A’s beat the Indians 1-0 before 76,979 fans.
1934 — The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 in 18 innings at Cincinnati as Dizzy Dean and Tony Freitas both went the distance.
1954 — Joe Adcock hit four home runs and a double to lead the Milwaukee Braves to a 15-7 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Adcock’s 18 total bases set a major league record at the time. Adcock homered in the second inning off Don Newcombe, doubled in the third and homered in the fifth off Erv Palica. He connected off Pete Wojey in the seventh and off Johnny Podres in the ninth. Adcock saw only seven pitches and his double off the left-center field fence just missed going out by inches.
1961 — The All-Star Game ended in a 1-1 tie at Fenway Park because of heavy rain.
1981 — The second baseball strike ended after 42 days.
1990 — Nolan Ryan, 43, won his 300th game, reaching the milestone in his second try, as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3.
2002 — Mike Mussina became the second pitcher in major league history to give up six doubles in one inning, during the New York Yankees’ 17-6 loss to Texas. Hall of Famer Lefty Grove allowed that many with Boston in 1934 against Washington.
2003 — John Smoltz broke his own record as the fastest pitcher to record 40 saves by pitching a scoreless ninth in Atlanta’s 7-4 win over Houston. Last year, he got his 40th save on Aug. 8, en route to breaking the NL record with 55.
2007 — The New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting eight home runs, including two by Hideki Matsui, in a 16-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox. New York last hit eight homers in a game in a doubleheader opener at the Philadelphia Athletics on June 28, 1939.
2010 — Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run to complete the cycle, and Colorado rallied to a 6-5 win after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning to the Chicago Cubs.
2011 — Ricky Nolasco scattered 12 hits, Emilio Bonifacio homered and Florida handed the Atlanta Braves the 10,000th loss in franchise history. With the 3-1 loss, the Braves become the second big league team with 10,000 losses. The Phillies reached that mark in 2007.
2015 — New York’s Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate for the record 14th time, hitting his 10th grand slam and a two-run homer that led the Yankees past the Chicago White Sox 13-6.
2021 — Seby Zavala becomes the first player in MLB history to record his first three home runs in the same game.
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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
July 30
1870 — Monmouth Park opens with a five-day meet.
1930 — Host Uruguay beats Argentina 4-2 for soccer’s first World Cup in Montevideo.
1932 — The 10th modern Olympic Games open in Los Angeles.
1961 — Jerry Barber edges Don January by one stroke in a playoff to win the PGA title at Olympia Fields in Illinois.
1966 — England beats West Germany 4-2 at London’s Wembley Stadium to capture soccer’s World Cup.
1968 — Washington’s Ron Hansen pulls off an unassisted triple play in a 10-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
1971 — In the NFL Chicago All-Star Game, the Baltimore Colts beat the All-Stars 24-17.
1976 — Bruce Jenner sets the world record in the Olympic decathlon with 8,618 points, breaking Nikolai Avilov’s mark by 164 points.
1980 — Houston pitcher J.R. Richard suffers a stroke during a workout at the Astrodome.
1984 — Michael Gross of West Germany sets a world record in the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:47.44 at a meet in Munich.
1996 — The American softball team wins the gold medal, beating China 3-1 behind a controversial two-run homer from Dot Richardson in the first Olympic competition in that sport.
2009 — Seven more world records on the fifth night of the world swimming championships in Rome are set, pushing the total to 29 and moving past last summer’s Beijing Olympics. Ryan Lochte gets things rolling by breaking Phelps’ mark in the 200-meter individual medley. The Chinese women finish it off, eclipsing the 800 freestyle relay mark by more than two seconds, with the Americans also breaking the previous record but only getting silver.
2012 — In London, Missy Franklin, a 17-year-old from Colorado, wins the women’s 100-meter backstroke. Franklin has a brief 13-minute break after taking the final qualifying spot in the 200 freestyle semifinals before she had to get back into the water for the backstroke final. Ruta Meilutyte, 15, becomes the first Lithuanian to win an Olympic swimming medal by holding off a late charge from world champion Rebecca Soni of the U.S. in the 100 breaststroke.
2013 — Katie Ledecky crushes the world record in the 1,500 freestyle for her second gold medal at the world swimming championships in Barcelona, Spain. The 16-year-old American finishes with a time of 15:36.53 to beat the previous mark by more than 6 seconds — Kate Ziegler’s 15:42.54 in 2007.
2015 — North Korea wins its first gold medal at the world aquatics championships through 16-year-old Kim Kuk Hyang in women’s 10-meter diving. In her first international competition, Kim produces a stunning final dive, earning two perfect 10 scores from the seven judges, for a total of 397.05 points. On the next dive, the leader up to that point, world champion Si Yajie of China, makes an error to drop to fourth.
2021 — South African swimmer Tatjana Shoemaker sets a new women’s 200m breaststroke world record of 2:18.95 at the Tokyo Olympics.
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July 31
1932 — France beats the U.S. 3-2 for its sixth consecutive Davis Cup championship.
1934 — Britain, led by Fred Perry and Bunny Austin, defeats the U.S. 4-1 at Wimbledon to win the Davis Cup title.
1942 — Jockey Bill Turnbull wins seven of nine races at Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H.
1954 — Joe Adcock hits four homers and a double to lift the Milwaukee Braves a 15-7 victory over Brooklyn.
1963 — The Cleveland Indians become the first American League club to hit four straight home runs. No. 8 hitter Woody Held hits a two-out homer off Paul Foytack and pitcher Pedro Ramos follows with his second homer of the game before Tito Francona and Larry Brown’s first major league homer finish this odd power surge. Foytack is the only major league pitcher to give up four straight home runs.
1973 — Julius Erving, the American Basketball Association’s leading scorer, is traded by the cash-strapped Virginia Squires to the New York Nets for forward George Carter and cash.
1983 — Jan Stephenson beats JoAnne Carner and Patty Sheehan by one stroke to win the U.S. Women’s Open.
1990 — Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game, reaching the milestone in his second try, as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3.
1993 — Mike Aulby becomes the third player in PBA history to win a tournament by rolling a 300 game in the title game. Aulby beats David Ozio 300-279 in the Wichita Open.
1994 — Sergei Bubka sets a world pole vault record for the 35th time in his career at a meet in Sestriere, Italy. Bubka soars 20 feet, 1¾ inches, adding a half-inch to his mark set in Tokyo in 1992.
2000 — Dorothy Delasin becomes the LPGA’s youngest winner in 25 years by beating Pat Hurst on the second extra hole to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. The 19-year-old Delasin is the youngest winner on the tour since Amy Alcott took the Orange Blossom Classic at age 19 in 1975.
2005 — Grant Hackett becomes the first swimmer to win four straight world titles in the same event, capturing another 1,500-meter freestyle. The Aussie stretches out his own record for world championship medals to 17.
2007 — All-Star Kevin Garnett is traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to Boston for five players and two draft picks. The Celtics obtain the former MVP and 10-time All-Star from Minnesota for forwards Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes and Gerald Green, guard Sebastian Telfair and center Theo Ratliff and two first-round draft picks.
2011 — Yani Tseng wins the Women’s British Open for the second straight year, beating Brittany Lang by four strokes and becoming the youngest woman to capture a fifth major title. The 22-year-old top-ranked Taiwanese shot a 3-under 69 to finish at 16-under 272.
2012 — Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th, helping the U.S. romp to a 4×200-meter freestyle relay victory at the London Games. With 19 medals spanning three Olympics, Phelps moves one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who got her haul in 1956, 1960 and 1964.
2012 — The team of Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber lives up to all the hype, winning the first U.S. Olympic title in women’s gymnastics since 1996.
2021 — Katie Ledecky wins the women’s 800m gold in Tokyo. This is the third consecutive Olympics she has won the race.
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TV SPORTS
(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, July 30
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5:30 a.m. (Thursday)
FS2 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Western
5:45 a.m. (Thursday)
FS1 — AFL: Melbourne at Parramatta
HORSE RACING
9 a.m.
FS2 — The Sussex Stakes: From Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, England
1 p.m.
FS2 — NYRA: Saratoga Live
MLB BASEBALL
1 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Boston at Minnesota (1:10 p.m.) OR Arizona at Detroit (1:10 p.m.)
4 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Mets at San Diego (4:10 p.m.) OR Pittsburgh at San Francisco (3:45 p.m.)
7 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (7:05 p.m.) OR L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m.)
7:05 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees
10 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Seattle at Athletics (10:05 p.m.) OR Texas at L.A. Angels (9:35 p.m.)
SOCCER (MEN’S)
6:25 a.m.
CBSSN — Club Friendly: Liverpool FC at Yokohama F. Marinos
8 p.m.
CBSSN — USL Championship: New Mexico United at Hartford Athletic
FS1 — League Cup Group Stage: Pumas UNAM at Orlando City, Phase One
10 p.m.
ESPN2 — USL Championship: Phoenix at Orange County
10:30 p.m.
FS1 — League Cup Group Stage: Atletico San Luis at Portland, Phase One
TENNIS
11 a.m.
TENNIS — Canada-ATP/WTA Early Rounds
WNBA BASKETBALL
8 p.m.
ESPN — New York at Minnesota
