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With the Fighting Illini coming off a first Final Four appearance since 2005, a sophomore star forward’s availability could force major adjustments for a program that needs continuity at the front end of its offseason build.
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San Diego made a corresponding roster move on Wednesday, setting up Germán Márquez’s next step as the Padres adjust their pitching mix following the week’s acquisition of Robbie Ray.
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Cincinnati’s right-hander Rhett Lowder is scheduled to take the mound Wednesday as the Reds aim to carry recent bullpen success into a win-focused stretch against Oakland. The outing comes after a brief shift to relief, and after his first start following those relief appearances went poorly.
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Entering training-camp work as a late-round rookie, Seth McGowan is making the case that he can earn meaningful snaps in Indianapolis, even with the offense anchored by Jonathan Taylor.
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Ahead of the 2026 season, a new installment in a 100-game series revisits what makes a Dallas Cowboys game stand out, with Day 39 framed around multiple yardsticks including lore, firsts, and instances of unusual events.
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New Orleans’ sixth day of 2026 training camp media availability highlighted how practices are being conducted in full summer conditions, alongside a growing emphasis on the run as work continues at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center.
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Carolina’s offensive line takes a hit as Saahdiq Charles lands on injured reserve after working ahead of the starters earlier in training camp.
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A quick defensive impact and a first career homer helped New York to a 2-0 win, but their biggest challengers both found ways to keep pressure on without surrendering ground.
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Miami added defensive lineman Fatorma Mulbah to its training-camp roster after rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga suffered a serious, reportedly season-ending injury, tightening the Dolphins’ immediate depth on the defensive front.
