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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone spoke to the local media on Wednesday, marking the franchise’s first comments since the 53-man roster was formed. Gladstoke spoke on a wide-ranging group of topics, from the toughest cuts to make to his first time being in the general manager seat for cut-down day. So, what were our biggest takeaways from Gladstone’s comments? …

BALTIMORE — Red Sox veteran Alex Bregman made a bold prediction during Roman Anthony’s first week in the major leagues, saying the 21-year-old would become “one of the best hitters in all of baseball.” “He’s already hit a ball 111 (mph exit velocity) in the big leagues. I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my career,” Bregman said back …

At U.S. Open, a heated tiff at the net after the Townsend-Ostapenko match  The Washington Post Jelena Ostapenko appears to tell Taylor Townsend she has ‘no education’ after U.S. Open defeat – The Athletic  The New York Times Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko Get Into Tense Argument at US Open. What Happened?  TODAY.com Taylor Townsend-Jelena Ostapenko argument: What caused US Open confrontation?  USA Today American …

Wednesday’s practice was a significant one for Chargers running back Najee Harris. Harris was activated from the non-football injury list ahead of the team’s cut to 53 players on Tuesday and he took part in practice with the team on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his eye in a July fireworks accident. He wore a non-contact jersey and …

It’s always a stage of the NFL offseason that general managers, coaches, and players dread. The Washington Commanders were no different as they trimmed their roster from 90 to the required 53 before the deadline. This came after a strenuous summer of OTAs, mandatory minicamp, training camp, and preseason contests. Adam Peters and Dan Quinn had some easy choices to …

Management has plenty of options when it comes to keeping labor in line. If you’re reading this and have ever had a job, I’m sure you’ve seen this power exercised in at least one form of fashion at least once in your life. In the NFL, though, front offices have one lever they can pull that isn’t common in most …

The Cleveland Browns made a surprising move late Wednesday afternoon with the reported signing of quarterback Bailey Zappe to the practice squad. The addition of Zappe brings the current number of quarterbacks in the locker room to five as he joins starter Joe Flacco, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, and the injured Deshaun Watson. Zappe spent time with the …

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has done more watching than participating in practices this spring and summer. A toe injury limited him during the offseason program and a back issue was the reason he spent a lot of time as an observer in training camp, but the second-year wideout isn’t concerned about being ready to face the Commanders despite his …

There was some big time League Cup drama today as Manchester United lost away to League Two Grimsby Town in the Second Round today, 2 (12) – (11) 2. Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to NOT follow United’s example; they drew League One side Doncaster Rovers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match date is not yet assigned but will take …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially signed 14 players to their practice squad on Wednesday following roster cuts.  The full list includes: QB Connor Bazelak DT C.J. Brewer DT Adam Gotsis WR Garrett Greene T Luke Haggard DB Bryce Hall WR Dennis Houston NT Nash Hutmacher LB Nick Jackson G Michael Jordan T Tyler McLellan T …