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Chargers plan skip veteran WR signing

The Chargers are leaning into a youth-driven training camp, with Branson Taylor emerging at left guard and a wave of rookies (Mesidor, Slaughter, Brenen Thompson) shaping the lineup under Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel’s new system. They’re also counting on a young receiver corps and a tense edge-rusher battle, eschewing veteran signings while Herbert adapts to McDaniel’s approach and Kennard fights for a roster spot amid competition from Dupree and Tucker.

Brenen Thompson Justin Herbert

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Reporting

'The Exorcist' Star Responds After Officials Search Property Housing More Than 100 Dogs

Linda Blair says she and the animals at her Southern California rescue are safe after county authorities searched her property as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported kennel operation housing more than 100…

Southern California Linda Blair

Aug 3, 2026

Reporting

‘You’re Like A Parrot’: RFK Jr. Verbally Brawls With CNN Host Over Having To ‘Trust The Experts’

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and “State of the Union” host Dana Bash clashed Sunday during an at-times-heated discussion of the department’s studies on vaccines and autism.

CNN United States Department of Health and Human Services

Aug 2, 2026

NFL

NFL Camps Open Amid Depth, Trades, and Moves

The Bears and Bills each have cap space to add veteran depth for 2026, eyeing veteran-minimum signings like Kenny Moore and Devin White to bolster uncertain spots, while the 49ers enter training camp in a more cautious mode, relying on internal talent and evaluating make-or-break players rather than pursuing high-profile free-agent adds.

Jul 27, 2026

Hockey

Rangers reportedly acquire Vaakanainen, sign extension

The NHL off-season is shaping expectations around top prospects like Gavin McKenna with the Maple Leafs and a wave of anticipated homecomings for 2026-27, as teams lean on young players to spark improvement after uneven 2025-26 seasons. Coverage spans live broadcasts and development updates—from FloHockey’s event streams to Jets’ draft weekend notes and analysis of moves such as Urho Vaakanainen’s impact on the Rangers and other veteran-to-young player transitions.

Gavin McKenna Zayne Parekh

Jul 26, 2026

NFL

Seahawks place Emmanwori on PUP after ankle surgery

The Seattle Seahawks placed Nick Emmanwori, Kenny McIntosh, and Tyrone Broden on the physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp, signaling potential early absences for a team aiming to defend its title. While Emmanwori’s injury status is unclear, coaches and analysts expect the issue to be temporary and hope he can rejoin practice soon as the Seahawks rely on his versatile play from last season.

Nick Emmanwori

Jul 25, 2026

Markets

GameSquare’s July 2026 Buyback Surpasses 1 Million Shares

GameSquare Holdings repurchased over 1 million shares in July 2026 at about $0.38 per share, leaving roughly $10.9 million under an expanded buyback authorization; since October 2025 it has bought back over 8.8 million shares for about $4.1 million on average $0.46, signaling an aggressive capital-return strategy. CEO Justin Kenna said the shares trade at a significant discount to the company's intrinsic value and the company will continue opportunistic buybacks supported by a strong balance sheet, including funds from ETH sales.

North American

Jul 23, 2026

NASA

NASA plans SpaceX Crew-13 briefings ahead of launch

NASA and international partners will hold two Aug. 3 news conferences at the Johnson Space Center to preview the SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking its final media availability before the crew travels to Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch no earlier than mid-September. The crew comprises NASA's Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA's Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos' Sergey Teteryatnikov, with liftoff aboard a SpaceX Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

Jul 20, 2026

Football

Grier Retires After 7 NFL Seasons, Brief Panthers Return

Will Grier, the 31-year-old quarterback who spent seven NFL seasons with six teams including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles, has retired after a brief rookie-era start and a recent return to Carolina. The Panthers, who drafted him in 2019, now rely on Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and undrafted Haynes King at quarterback as Grier exits the league.

Jul 15, 2026