AEW star Jon Moxley will take part in a huge street fight match later this week. His reign as the Continental Champion has been great so far. However, despite him playing fair, a group of stars are challenging him to bring out the beast inside the One True King. The Death Riders have been colliding with the Shane Taylor Promotions for the past few days following Double or Nothing.
On the Dynamite following the pay-per-view, the two factions crossed paths. Things escalated between them when Shane Taylor knocked out Jon Moxley with a huge punch. This attack almost led to the loss of the Death Riders. However, the former AEW World Champion recovered and won the tag team match.
On the latest edition of Collision, the Death Riders’ leader joined PAC and Claudio Castagnoli to take on Shane Taylor Promotion’s Carlie Bravo, Lee Moriarty and Shawn Dean. While Trish Adora tried to disrupt the match, Marina Shafir neutralised her, and the Riders stood tall again.
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Tonight on Dynamite, the reigning Continental Champion put his title on the line against Shan Taylor. After many surprise attacks, the two stars finally locked horns. Despite his best efforts, Shane Taylor couldn’t defeat Jon Moxley. After the loss, Taylor decided to attack the Continental Champion. Along with him, the rest of the Shane Taylor Promotion took down the Death Riders.
After the brutal attack, Jon Moxley, who couldn’t speak clearly, claimed that Shane Taylor should have walked away after his loss. However, now that they chose violence, Daniel Garcia laid out a major match. He announced that the Death Riders will take on the Shane Taylor Promotions in a street fight match on this week’s Collision.
“Shane, you could have walked away tonight with your pride,” he said.
It will be interesting to see which faction stands tall later this week.
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The Tony Martin-trained Putapoundinthejar (10/1) won the Guinness Galway Hurdle this afternoon to give jockey Daniel King an incredible Galway Plate-Hurdle double.
Twenty-one-year-old King, who won the Tote Galway Plate aboard King Alexander yesterday, today took the richest handicap hurdle race run in Ireland in the season, the Guinness Galway Hurdle, for County Meath-based Martin.
It is a fifth win in the race for Martin, who previously collected the Grade 3 prize with Thomas Edison (2014), Quick Jack (2015), and twice with Tudor City in 2019 and 2022.
🗣️”It’s nearly as good as the Mayo winning last week!”
Similar to Wednesday’s featured Tote Galway Plate, big-priced horses filled the main placings in the Guinness Galway Hurdle, as runner-up Thisistheway, from the Yvonne Latta yard, returned at 22/1, three-and-a-quarter lengths behind the winner.
Gameball (14/1) from the combination of Henry de Bromhead and Darragh O’Keeffe, was third, a head adrift of the Michael Kenneally-ridden runner-up.
Fourth place went to 22/1 chance, Ragmans Corner, representing trainer Gerry Keane, and ridden by Eoghan Finegan.
Football’s European governing body has announced a boycott of Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, if Gianni Infantino’s controversial plans to sell off stakes in its tournaments to private investors are voted through.
The drastic action, which follows an emergency meeting on Thursday, was “unanimously” agreed among all 55 of Uefa’s member associations. A statement confirmed that “no Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition for so long as these proposals remain alive”.
Uefa carries significant leverage as a World Cup without major nations such as champions Spain, France, England and Germany would compromise Infantino’s designs on extracting as much revenue from the global showpiece as possible. Six of the eight quarter-finalists from this summer’s World Cup were European.
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino with Donald Trump at the World Cup final in New jersey (PA Wire)
It would also harm next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with Spain the reigning winners and European champions England also bringing considerable commercial interest in the tournament. England, runners-up at the 2023 World Cup, face two-legged qualification play-offs in October, as do Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A spokeswoman for the English FA echoed the Uefa sentiment, saying: “We stand shoulder to shoulder with our European colleagues and fully support the collective view. We oppose Fifa’s plans – the Fifa World Cup belongs to football and always will.”
Meanwhile, the majority of the 2030 World Cup will be staged in Europe, with Spain and Portugal sharing hosting rights along with Morocco, following games in South America hosted by Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to commemorate the tournament’s centenary year.
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On Tuesday, Fifa revealed plans to create a new $20bn subsidiary, 20 per cent owned by private investors, to manage the commercial rights and delivery of the World Cup and other major tournaments. Thrive Eternal, led by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US president Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, is set to lead the new investment.
“This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of Fifa’s duty as the custodian of world football,” Uefa said. “The moment external investors acquire ownership interests in Fifa competitions, football changes forever. Commercial return becomes a permanent obligation. Investor expectations become a daily pressure.”
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, right, has gone to war with Fifa president Gianni Infantino (Reuters)
In a letter to the member associations, Infantino promised that national federations would benefit from an increase of its “Fifa Forward” funding from around $8m to $20m for the upcoming four-year cycle between 2027 and 2031 if the new FFE subsidiary is created.
Additionally, the letter states that a “one-off” payment of another $20m would be made available for member associations who vote for Infantino’s proposals on 19 September. Member associations are then warned that their funding for the 2027-2031 cycle would only stand at $10m if the vote does not pass, meaning they would miss out on $30m.
Uefa’s statement added: “National associations around the world are now presented with an ultimatum: accept the irreversible capture of football’s greatest competitions or bear the consequences. This is not a ‘democratic decision’, but governance by intimidation – an act of coercion unworthy of an institution entrusted with the stewardship of the global game.”
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Many of the world’s smaller countries, especially those outside of Europe, are more dependent on funding from Fifa to run their national teams, develop long-term grassroots projects and invest in infrastructure, like pitches, academies and stadiums. Before this year’s World Cup, Infantino claimed that “without Fifa, there would be no football in 150 countries in the world”.
Uefa’s confirmation that it would stage a boycott comes ahead of a vote between Fifa’s 211 member associations on 19 September. Infantino’s proposals only require a majority vote of above 50 per cent, as well as backing from the Fifa Council, which means Uefa still requires more support from another federation, such as North America or Asia, to have a chance at winning the vote and avoiding a boycott.
Uefa’s statement in full
“Uefa and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject Fifa’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other Fifa competitions to private investors.
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“The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product. It is one of football’s greatest sporting legacies. It has been built over generations by players, national teams and supporters across every continent. No part of it should ever be surrendered to private investors. The World Cup is not for sale.
“It is both irresponsible and indefensible that a proposal of such significance for football was conceived in secret and brought to the brink of approval without any meaningful consultation with those entrusted with stewarding the game. This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of Fifa’s duty as the custodian of world football.
“National associations around the world are now presented with an ultimatum: accept the irreversible capture of football’s greatest competitions or bear the consequences. This is not a ‘democratic decision’, but governance by intimidation – an act of coercion unworthy of an institution entrusted with the stewardship of the global game.
“But our opposition goes far beyond process.
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“The moment external investors acquire ownership interests in Fifa competitions, football changes forever. Commercial return becomes a permanent obligation. Investor expectations become a daily pressure. From that moment onwards, every decision on the international calendar, every decision on competition formats and every decision shaping the future of football is no longer driven by what best serves the game, but by what best serves shareholders.
“This model has no place in world football. Football’s future cannot be dictated by the expectations of those whose first duty is to maximise financial return. Nor can the interests of national associations, leagues, clubs, players and supporters become subordinate to investor returns. Football cannot mortgage its future for financial gain.
“Europe’s position is clear. We will never lend this model our legitimacy. No one has the moral authority to sell what they merely hold in trust for the next generation.
“As a result of today’s discussion, no Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that Fifa will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership.
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“Nobody should be in any doubt: Uefa and its national associations will oppose these plans with absolute determination.
“There are moments when institutions are judged not by what they are prepared to accept, but by what they refuse to compromise. This is one of those moments.
“Some things are simply too important to sell. The Fifa World Cup belongs to football. It always will. And so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale.”
There’s no doubt that Curt Cignetti believes the Big Ten is the best conference in college football heading into the 2026 season.
Cignetti’s Hoosiers are looking to become just the second team in the playoff era to win back-to-back national championships in 2026. As Indiana went 16-0 and won the national title in January, it was the third straight Big Ten team to win the College Football Playoff.
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Georgia, which went back-to-back in 2021 and 2022, is the last SEC team to win a title. And while Cignetti thought it was a “loaded question” at Big Ten media days on Thursday when asked whether the Big Ten’s nine-game conference schedule it was a positive or a negative for the playoff, he used that question as an opportunity to tout the conference’s strength.
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And also potentially make an indirect dig at another.
“I think that’s a loaded question. I think your job as a head coach and the assistants is to equip your roster, make it as strong as possible with adequate depth at every position throughout the team,” Cignetti said. “When you play that many games you’re going to get some guys dinged and injured, things happen. Next man up mentality.
“The Big Ten is the best league in football and a lot of really good football teams. It’s hard to win on the road. Very physical football teams. Very well-coached. It definitely prepares you for the playoffs, there’s no doubt about it, the numbers speak for themselves.
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“We don’t run a hype machine up here in the midwest, we believe that everything’s earned, not given. And when we fall short we say we fell short. We don’t cry a river, whine, and complain. Alright? And that’s why we’re the best.”
You can certainly quibble with the statement that the Big Ten doesn’t run a hype machine. The conference is very proud of its three straight national titles and has a really good chance at a fourth consecutive one. Indiana, Oregon and Ohio State all enter the season as legitimate national title contenders and are among the top five betting favorites to win the national title.
Texas, the No. 2 favorite behind Ohio State, is the only SEC team in the top five.
The SEC’s only claim to being the best conference is with its depth. You can make the strong case that the SEC is the deepest conference in college football. But while the SEC had five teams in the playoff a season ago, the Big Ten had three. And all there of the Big Ten’s teams were among the top five seeds.
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Indiana doesn’t have a cakewalk to a third straight CFP appearance either. After playing two ranked teams during the regular season in 2025 thanks to Penn State’s demise, The Hoosiers have games against Ohio State, Michigan, USC and Washington all in the second half of the season. If USC is as good as coach Lincoln Riley says it is, the Big Ten could be even better in 2026. And Cignetti’s words could turn out to be hardly be controversial in SEC country.
NFL training camp is typically a time for optimism. Hope abounds that all the changes a team made during the offseason — whether hiring a new coach, signing players in free agency, acquiring them via trade or selecting them in the draft — will lead to a better season than the year before.
The one thing every team needs to avoid for that to happen, of course, is injuries. A major injury can derail plans for the entire year, especially if it happens to a key player. Alas, injuries happen every year, and it’s important to keep track of who’s hurt, when and how the injury happened, and how long they might be sidelined.
With that in mind, consider this your one-stop shop for all the injury news coming out of NFL training camps during July and August.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Falcons
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that Tagovailoa is working through an injury and will the early portions of training camp. With Tagovailoa sidelined, the Falcons have signed veteran backup Cooper Rush.
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Regarding fellow quarterback Michael Penix’s status, Stefanski recently said that he still hasn’t been cleared for full team activities. Penix is still working his way back from a torn ACL that was sustained during Week 11 of the 2025 season.
Head coach Dave Canales said at the time that Scourton would undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, and the results confirmed the second-year edge rusher had torn his ACL.
Bryan Bresee, DT, Saints
The Saints were hit with awful news on Wednesday as it appears that Bresee suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Wednesday’s practice. A former first-round pick, Bresee has quietly become one of the NFL’s best defensive linemen. The Saints will now look to try to find his replacement for the upcoming season.
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The 2025 first-round pick’s Wednesday practice came to an abrupt end after his leg buckled. Stewart — who played in just eight games during his rookie season — was carted off the field shortly after sustaining the injury. According to ESPN, Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee with no ligament damage, which seems like best-case scenario given the initial reporting around the injury.
While the initial plan was for Brazzell to recover without surgery, a second opinion determined that a procedure to repair the moderate LCL tear in his left knee is the best course of action, according to The Athletic. The surgery will force Brazzell to miss his entire rookie season, which is a much longer timeline than the eight weeks that was presented in the immediate wake of his injury. The LCL tear does not appear to be related to the knee issue the third-round pick dealt with leading up to training camp.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers
The former first-round pick is currently not practicing after experiencing swelling that is related to the PCL injury that he sustained last season. Pearsall is currently being evaluated by the team.
Jordan James, RB 49ers
James is expected to miss time after he suffered a rib fracture during Monday’s practice. The 49ers have yet to offer a timeline for his possible return.
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Malik Mustapha, S, 49ers
Mustapha sat out Wednesday’s practice as he is dealing with a hamstring strain. Like James, Mustapha’s injury occurred during Monday’s practice.
Reese Alexiades and DR Meadows had baseball dreams just like the rest of us – getting to the major leagues. But their journeys took them on a route unimaginable even less than five years ago.
Alexiades played college ball at Pepperdine University, while Meadows played for Division II school Columbus State. Neither played minor league ball, but they now play in front of one of the largest baseball crowds ever.
Alexiades and Meadows hit the big time in another way, becoming stars for the Savannah Bananas. Meadows is the organization’s all-time leader in “trick plays,” while Alexiades plays with a cape on.
Savannah Bananas Reese Alexiades and DR Meadows meet with children at a children’s hospital with Dairy Queen.(Dairy Queen)
Despite selling out MLB ballparks and even playing in front of six-figure crowds at football stadiums, baseball purists will never get on board – unless, Alexiades says, “if they came to a game and caught an out.” (If a fan catches a ball on the fly, the batter is out.)
But what fans do not understand the most, Meadows says, is that, contrary to popular belief, their games are not “scripted” like, say, the Harlem Globetrotters.
“There’s a huge difference. In our league, all our teams are out to win. We’re very competitive… Just this past weekend, we lost two out of three in Chicago against the Firefighters, and our guys were not happy,” Meadows told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “At the end of the day, we’re there for a bigger picture: to put on a show for the fans, break down the wall for the kids there and put smiles on faces. That’s what makes Banana Ball beautiful. Even though we get to have fun competing, winning and losing, we still get to make somebody’s day.”
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No one Meadows and Alexiades’ age grew up wanting to be Bananas – but that may have changed by now.
“One of the big reasons why I fell in love with baseball is looking up to other players. Now kids can look up to us, and what we’re all about is bringing fun to the game of baseball. Kids being able to see us and see how much fun we have, that’s what it’s all about. We try to be the best role models we can be for kids because the kids are what it’s all about,” Alexiades said.
Meadows added, “You see kids at the Little League World Series listing their favorite players, and some are Bananas players. To know we have that kind of platform — and like Reese was saying, it all comes from having fun, playing the game and having fun. Youth sports these days should be less pressure and a lot more fun. I think it’s cool that kids are getting to see how much fun we have and get to take that to their own game.”
The Savannah Bananas’ mascot Split dances atop the first base dugout.(Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)
Alexiades and Meadows recently visited a children’s hospital in Tennessee to give them some Dairy Queen, and on Thursday, for every Blizzard bought at select locations, at least $1 will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network to help support local children’s hospitals.
“That’s the beauty of our platform and this partnership: We can really make an impact, and so can other people,” Alexiades said.
“Getting to see those kids, put a smile on their faces, bring them Blizzard Treats and enjoy those with them was super cool. The amount of joy DQ brings and the Bananas bring – it all made sense,” added Meadows.
So, while it may not be the big time they originally thought, it’s the 2026 version of the big time, which is just fine with the baseball player in a cape – literally and figuratively.
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Members of the Savannah Bananas attend a children’s hospital with Dairy Queen.(Dairy Queen)
“The whole goal is to be able to play the game we love for as long as we can. A lot of us, me included, and people in this organization have been told no at some point in their careers. The Bananas have given me a chance to keep going, keep playing and realize that it’s for a bigger purpose now,” Alexiades said.
“I get to go and probably have more fun than I would have ever had if I played in the major leagues. So I’m having the time of my life, and this is exactly where God put me.”
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.
McClanahan was pulled from the game two batters into the fourth inning and with the Rays leading 1-0. At the time, the left-hander had yet to allow a hit, but he did hit Ezequiel Duran with a pitch to start the fourth, followed by a walk to Brandon Nimmo.
Following a brief discussion on the mound, McClanahan walked to the dugout accompanied by head athletic trainer Joseph Benge. He was replaced by Casey Legumina.
McClanahan was making his 20th start of the season and entered the game with a 9-6 record and 3.06 ERA. He threw 49 pitches.
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The 29-year-old returned to the Tampa Bay rotation this year after missing the previous two-plus seasons because of injury. McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2023 that kept him out for the entire 2024 season. Then, in spring training ahead of the 2025 campaign, he dealt with nerve irritation in his left triceps but never returned and eventually underwent surgery in August of last year.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark practices during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
The Detroit Tigers are promoting outfielder Max Clark, their top-ranked prospect, for Friday’s series opener against the host Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., MLB.com reported Thursday.
Clark, 21, is ranked No. 1 in the Tigers’ farm system and No. 13 among all major league prospects by MLB Pipeline.
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 draft is batting .276 with 11 homers, 42 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 90 games this season at Triple-A Toledo.
Clark has been tearing it up in July, batting .338 with a 1.086 OPS and five home runs through 19 games.
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Through four seasons in the minors, the center fielder has slashed .272/.383/.425 with 36 home runs, 203 RBIs and 74 steals in 331 games.
Detroit will need to make room on its 26- and 40-man rosters to complete the transaction.
If you’re in the market for a new golf bag, now’s a great time to buy. PGA TOUR Superstore currently has four Titleist stand bags on sale, including one of the brand’s premium LINKSLEGEND models and three from the ever-popular Players line. The discounts are designed to make room for newer models, but let’s be honest about something: most year-to-year updates are pretty subtle, often amounting to little more than fresh colorways and a few minor design tweaks.
There’s another good reason to consider a stand bag: walking the course. Golfers who walk and carry a bag can burn anywhere from 1,400 to 2,000 calories during an 18-hole round, compared to roughly 800 to 1,300 calories when riding in a cart. Research has also suggested that walking may improve focus and concentration throughout your round. In other words, your scorecard and your fitness tracker might both thank you.
To help you find the right fit, we’ve rounded up four discounted Titleist stand bags currently available at PGA TOUR Superstore.
4 great deals on stand bags at PGA TOUR Superstore:
This is Titleist’s premium stand bag, and even though it’s the most expensive of the bunch, it’s the most heavily featured of the four. Each bag is built with a 3-way top cuff with full-length dividers, apparel and saddle pockets with longer curved zippers for easy access, a velour-lined tee pocket, and a hidden drink pocket with a magnetic closure. The premium synthetic, water-resistant material with quilted detailing gives it a noticeably upscale look, and it carries a premium double strap for comfortable transport. Comes in black, charcoal, green, and navy.
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1 thing we really like: The included plate that can be personalized for free. It’s a nice, classy touch.
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The LINKSLEGEND Classic Members Bag provides a perfect balance of innovative features along with a timeless look. Elegant, versatile, and boasting a full-length apparel pocket for superior capacity. PERSONALIZED PLATES Customize your LINKSLEGEND Series golf bag with a complimentary personalized plate. Plates can be etched with up to three characters in a number of font styles. After delivery, you will receive instructions on how to order your personalized plate. 3-way top cuff with full-length dividers Apparel and saddle pocket configuration with longer, curved zippers providing easier access Velour-lined tee pocket and hidden drink pocket with magnetic closures Premium synthetic water-resistant materials and quilted detailin Premium double strap
The Players 4 is built around durable, high-grade aluminum legs and a 4-way top cuff with full-length dividers, adding up to 4 dividers and 6 pockets total. An easy-access horseshoe-style tee pocket, a full-length apparel pocket with curved zippers, and an external lined drink sleeve round out the storage, while high-quality YKK zippers and Velcro glove-landing patches add durable, everyday touches. Best of all? It weighs a very manageable 3.7 lbs.
1 thing we really like: It’s one of the top-reviewed bags for two big reasons: it’s lightweight and built to last.
LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION, UPGRADED. The Players 4 Stand Bag features a lightweight, premium-material construction, a premium double strap and high-grade aluminum legs. Carrying has never been easier and more enjoyable. Premium Double Strap Durable, high-grade aluminum legs Easy access horseshoe style tee pocket Full-length apparel pocket with curved zippers for enhanced accessibility External, lined drink sleeve High-quality YKK zippers 4-Way top cuff with full-length dividers Velcro glove landing patches Wide Opening Pockets Lined Drink Sleeve Dividers: 4 Weight: 3.7 lbs Pockets: 6 Not available for purchase or shipment to Australia.
This is the lightest bag in the foursome at just 2.8 lbs, thanks to carbon fiber legs and a rip-stop shell. The ultra-lightweight, player-preferred 4-way top cuff provides 5 pockets total, while an exterior mesh water bottle pocket and a tour-inspired rain hood add practical extras, all carried comfortably with a double strap. Being a prior-generation model, it carries the deepest discount on this list.
1 thing we really like: Light on the shoulders and while it’s still on sale, very light on the wallet.
CARRY ON. CARRY LIGHT. The Players 4 Carbon Stand Bag features a clean design and an ultra-lightweight construction at just under 3 pounds. With 9 colorways to choose from and design features like the exterior water bottle pocket, the Players 4 Carbon is the perfect bag for golfers that love to enjoy their walk. Less is truly more. An easy carry at less than 3 lbs. Carbon fiber legs for excellent strength/weight ratio Lightweight, durable rip-stop material Ultra-lightweight, player-preferred 4-way top cuff Exterior mesh water bottle pocket Tour-inspired rain hood Specifications Top Cuff: 4 Weight: 2.8 lbs Pockets: 5 Strap: Double
The Players 5 is the roomiest bag of the four, with a 5-way top cuff, 5 dividers and 7 pockets, and it weighs a workable 4.3 lbs. It includes a full-length apparel pocket with a curved zipper, external lined drink sleeves, high-quality YKK zippers, and Velcro glove patches, plus an integrated cart strap tunnel that makes it easy to switch between carrying and cart use, all held together with a premium double strap. (Note that the sale price applies to the Black colorway only.)
1 thing we really like: The integrated cart strap tunnel makes this one of the best carry bags (despite the irony) to use on a golf cart.
ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY, SUPERIOR ORGANIZATION. Designed for convenience, durability and ease of use so you can stay organized and focused on your game, the Players 5 Stand Bag delivers a versatile design that features abundant storage, a premium double strap and a 5-way top cuff. Premium Double Strap 5-way top cuff Full-length apparel pocket with curved zipper for enhanced accessibility External, lined drink sleeves High-quality YKK zippers Velcro glove patches Integrated Cart Strap Tunnel Dividers: 5 Weight: 4.3 lbs Pockets: 7
The Cincinnati Bengals began their training camp on Wednesday, and fuses were lit almost immediately.
All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase found himself in the middle of quite the brouhaha during practice, launching a helmet in the process.
It’s not clear what started the ruckus between Chase and cornerbacks DJ Turner and Jalen Davis, but Chase “jawed with the entire defense,” according to WLWT.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase confronts cornerback DJ Turner II during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 29, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
The Athletic also reported that a punch was thrown, but it’s not known by who.
Davis later told reporters that the skirmish was nothing more than “just competing.”
“That’s all it is,” he said.
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In fact, he even said he wanted there to be a fight “every day.”
“I always feel like the energy’s gotta be like that. It’s gotta be like that on both sides of the field,” Davis added.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase confronts cornerback DJ Turner II during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 29, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Davis even squared up at Chase for a split second before cooler heads prevailed.
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The Bengals defense hasn’t shown much fight in recent years, giving up the third-most points in the NFL last season and the seventh-most the year prior.
Chase was named a First-team All-Pro for the second time in as many years this past season, cementing himself as maybe the game’s best receiver. In his first five seasons, he has eclipsed 6,837 yards on 767 receptions and 54 touchdowns – an average of 113 catches, 1,490 yards and 11.8 scores per season.
Cincinnati went 6-11 last year and lost Joe Burrow to a severe case of turf toe.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’marr Chase confronts cornerback DJ Turner II during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 29, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
This brief fight wasn’t the only news out of Cincinnati, as defensive lineman Shemar Stewart suffered an ugly-looking leg injury and had to be carted off.
Welcome back to our summer tracking series, where we take an in-depth look at some of the best talent in the NFL before the 2026 regular season begins. After ranking the best offensive lines last week, we turn our attention toward the defensive lines this week.
An defensive line’s key role is to stop opposing offense’s running plays and rush the quarterback on passing plays. They serve as the first line of defense and are a critical group for ever team. Here, we rank the five best defensive lines in the NFL for the 2026 season.
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#5. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers boast a solid defensive line heading into the upcoming season. We have them at No. 5 on our list.
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The Steelers’ defense will be led by veteran T.J. Watt. The eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end has recorded 115.0 sacks since the team drafted him in 2017.
Moreover, with Keanu Benton, Cameron Ward and Alex Highsmith, the Steelers have forged a formidable rearguard.
#4. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos‘ defensive line has garnered some attention in the past few seasons. They are ranked at No. 4 on our list.
Denver’s star defensive end Zach Allen, who has been with the team for three seasons, is expected to play a key role for the franchise in the upcoming season. He has posted 32.0 sacks since being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019.
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Moreover, Denver also has Eyioma Uwazurike, D.J. Jones and Malcolm Roach as a defensive line that works well in a group.
#3. Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have arguably the most balanced defensive line in the league for the upcoming season. We’ve ranked them at No. 3.
The Eagles’ defensive will be led by two-time Pro Bowler Jalen Carter. The defensive tackle has recorded 108 tackles and13.5 sacks in three seasons with the franchise.
Philly’s defensive line is also boosted by Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo and Nolan Smith Jr., all of whom played key roles in helping the team win the Super Bowl in 2025.
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#2. Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have become a force in the past few seasons due to their defensive line. We’ve ranked them at No. 2 on our list.
Will Anderson Jr. has grown into a key player for the franchise since Houston drafted him in 2023. The defensive end has racked up 136 tackles and 30.0 sacks in the past three seasons.
The Texans also have Logan Hall, Sheldon Rankins and Danielle Hunter that operates in a solid system.
#1. LA Rams
The LA Rams appear to have the most dominant defensive line in the NFL as we enter the 2026 season. We have ranked them at No. 1.
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The Rams acquired defensive end Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade this offseason. Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time Pro Bowler, set the record for the most sacks in a season (23.0) when he played for the Cleveland Browns last season.
With Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner and Byron Young filling up the defensive line, the Rams are considered on of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl.
Garrett and the Rams lead this week’s defensive line efficiency rankings. However, our list could change in the coming weeks, depending on the preseason performances and other factors. Stay tuned for our next edition, in which we will shed light on a different position on the gridiron.
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