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Alabama QB battle tightens ahead of 2026 opener

Alabama enters 2026 with a Kalen DeBoer-led program and a quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, while returning playmakers on both sides and a veteran receiving corps, with analysts noting the offense will tailor to whichever QB wins the job. Nick Saban publicly contends that the SEC features a stacked quarterback landscape and believes both Mack and Russell are capable of leading wins, reflecting ongoing uncertainty around the Tide’s offense.

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Mike Santana Debut Signals TNA Exit

Former TNA World Champion Mike Santana made his WWE NXT debut by sliding into the ring from the crowd and staring down Tony D’Angelo after a street-fight win, signaling a potential longer-term roster move. The moment came after his TNA title loss to Nic Nemeth, with WWE consciously not naming him on commentary to keep options open for his future role.

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Rangers add Marco Gonzales, Wynns to bullpen

The Texas Rangers selected Marco Gonzales to the majors and added Austin Wynns to the roster, while placing Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list, Jose Corniell on the 15-day injured list, and moving Jalen Beeks to the 60-day injured list. Gonzales, expected to serve as a long reliever after a recent stretch in the minors, could influence rotation plans as Cal Quantrill deals with ongoing issues.

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Panthers Start Season with New Tackles as Moton Out

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 season while on blood thinners and daily monitoring. With Ikem Ekwonu also sidelined by a torn patellar tendon, the Panthers will lean on rookie Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker as Moton recovers, though the team remains hopeful he will return midseason.

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Pacers waive Taelon Peter after season

The Indiana Pacers are waiving Taelon Peter from a two-way contract, narrowing the competition for their three two-way slots to four players: Braden Smith, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson. Peter, who played 38 NBA games and 20 G League games while averaging about 4.5 PPG, 1.6 RPG and 1.1 APG, will seek opportunities elsewhere after a Summer League showing that suggested some promise but did not secure a roster spot.

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ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Broad Layoffs

ESPN has cut ties with former Steelers safety and current analyst Ryan Clark as part of a wave of layoffs ahead of its first Super Bowl coverage, signaling significant staffing shifts at the network. Clark, one of ESPN's highest-paid on-air talents at about $2 million per year and a regular on First Take and The Pivot, joined ESPN in 2015 and had been central to NFL coverage and Super Bowl plans.

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Marlins Place Max Meyer on IL with Neck Strain

Marlins ace Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, thinning a rotation that already relies on Alcantara and Eury Pérez. The injury comes as Miami wrestles with a six-game slide and scrutiny over rotation depth ahead of the trade deadline, prompting consideration of internal options like Braxton Garrett to cover innings.

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Packers Extend Devonte Wyatt, Range Up to $67M

The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension, including a $20 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal follows his 2022 first-round selection and 2025 season cut short by injury, with the team turning its attention to locking in tight end Tucker Kraft next.

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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

The Lakers added Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, bringing their 2026-27 roster to 16 guaranteed contracts and signaling a likely roster move (waiver or trade) to create space. With over-the-cap constraints and ongoing talk around Jonathan Kuminga, the team appears to be weighing a trade path to shore up depth on the wing and defense.

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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.

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Alabama Reports Flip of 2027 WR Cedrick Simmons

Alabama flipped in-state wide receiver Cedrick Simmons from Auburn to join the Crimson Tide’s 2027 class, signaling a significant off-field win in the Iron Bowl rivalry. Simmons, highlighted by his standout junior season, becomes Alabama’s 14th commit and the second wide receiver in the class as Auburn lines up other targets.

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SEC Media Day Representatives Named Across Programs

Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Arkansas have announced their SEC Media Days representatives for the Tampa 2026 event: Ole Miss will send quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy, and defensive tackle William Echoles; Oklahoma's party includes quarterback John Mateer, defensive end Taylor Wein, and left guard Eddy Pierre-Louis; Arkansas will be represented by defensive end Quincy Rhodes, center Caden Kitler, and running back Sutton Smith. The SEC Media Days will take place in Tampa July 20-23, with Tampa marking the first-time host city; the league has also released the official attendee listing and extensive on-site coverage plans.

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Bruins Overhaul Front Office for 2026-27

The Boston Bruins announced a major front-office shakeup, naming Kevyn Adams as senior advisor to the GM and promoting Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski to assistant general managers, with Alex Gimenez named director of hockey operations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement; longtime assistant GM Evan Gold will depart August 1 to pursue other NHL opportunities.

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David Steele retires after 37 Orlando Magic seasons

David Steele, the Orlando Magic’s play-by-play voice for 37 seasons, has retired, and Dante Marchitelli will assume full-time duties. Tributes from team leadership and colleagues celebrate his professionalism and iconic status, cementing his lasting imprint on Magic history.

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