Terry McLaurin had 6-word message for fans amid contract dispute
Terry McLaurin reported to training camp on Sunday despite his ongoing contract dispute with the Washington Commanders, and the star wide receiver delivered a great message to his fans.
McLaurin is in the final year of a three-year, $68 million contract he signed in 2022. He is seeking an extension that would make him one of the highest-paid receivers in football.
After choosing not to show up for the start of training camp, McLaurin ended his holdout on Sunday. He still is not practicing, however, as he was placed on the physically unable to perform list.
Being that it was his first day back, McLaurin decided to spend time signing autographs for fans. He also told them “my beef is not with y’all.”
Terry McLaurin comes out to sign autographs for fans, saying “my beef is not with y’all. I love y’all.” pic.twitter.com/qQAixT84lo
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 27, 2025
McLaurin signed for fans for about 30 minutes after practice.
“It feels good to be around my teammates and around my fans. I can’t beat that at all,” McLaurin said. “They show me a lot of love and support and I just try to give that back, not just on the field but off the field.”
Terry McLaurin, after spending more than 30 minutes signing autographs for fans post-practice: "It feels good to be around my teammates and around my fans. I can’t beat that at all. They show me a lot of love and support and I just try to give that back, not just on the field but…
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2025
By reporting to camp, McLaurin will no longer be subject to fines of $50,000 per day. His decision to end his holdout does not necessarily mean he and the Commanders have made progress toward a long-term extension.
McLaurin has had five consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards. He led Washington with 82 catches for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns last season.
While McLaurin is happy to be back around his teammates and fans, he recently had some very candid negative remarks about the Commanders organization.
Aaron Rodgers gushes about his mystery wife in new interview
Aaron Rodgers has managed to keep the identity of his new wife a secret, but the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is certainly not hiding his feelings about her.
Rodgers spoke about his wife during an interview with NFL Network at Steelers training camp this week. The 41-year-old had no problem being candid about how thankful he is to have met the mystery woman.
“When you meet the right one and you’re with the right one, your whole world changes in a second. To have that person that unconditionally loves you behind the scenes, there’s no better feeling in the world,” Rodgers said. “And I’ve got the most incredible wife. I just really love her. I’m so thankful to have her by my side at the end. When you have that stability and that rock behind you at the house, you feel like you can do anything.”
Rodgers first revealed in an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” last December that he had a girlfriend named Brittani. We are unsure of the exact spelling of the woman’s name, but Rodgers specified that she was “Brittani with an ‘I’” when he brought it up.
Then in April, Rodgers told “The Pat McAfee Show” that he was in a “serious relationship” and had some off-field things consuming him. He had left open the possibility of retiring at the time.
Shortly after that, Rodgers was spotted wearing what appeared to be a wedding band on his left ring finger. The former MVP confirmed after signing with the Steelers that he has been married since earlier this year.
Rodgers seems determined to have his wife’s identity remain a mystery, but he still wants everyone to know how important she is to his life.
Yankees trade for bat in wake of Aaron Judge injury
The New York Yankees are moving quickly to address life (for now) without Aaron Judge.
The Yankees announced on Saturday that they have made a trade for infielder Amed Rosario. They are acquiring Rosario from the Washington Nationals in exchange for RHP Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez.
Rosario, 29, is a nine-year MLB veteran who was batting .270 with five home runs and 18 RBIs over 46 total appearances for the Nationals this season. During Rosario’s last full season in 2024, he hit .280 with three home runs, 32 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases over 103 total games.
The Yankees need help offensively in the wake of the elbow injury to their superstar outfielder Judge. The reigning AL MVP Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list but reportedly does not have any damage to the UCL in his elbow (meaning that Judge is likely looking at a shorter-term absence).
For the time being, the Yankees lineup (sans Judge) is extremely heavy on lefty hitters. That is where Rosario, a righty hitter, should be able to help out. Rosario also has experience playing at shortstop, second base, and outfield, so he will give the Yankees some much-needed lineup versatility in Judge’s absence.
A former AL triples leaders as well, Rosario’s contract will expire after the season. If Rosario can perform well right now for the Yankees (who also made another big trade earlier this week), he might be able to earn some run in the postseason as well as possibly even a new contract from them.
Aaron Rodgers issues response to Terry Bradshaw
Aaron Rodgers is addressing the elephant in the room now that he is kicking off training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The four-time NFL MVP Rodgers was interviewed by NFL Network at team training camp on Saturday. During the interview, Rodgers got asked about retired Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw’s harsh criticisms of him.
Before Rodgers formally signed with Pittsburgh last month, Bradshaw made some savage comments about the possibility of the move. Bradshaw said that Rodgers should “stay in California” and “go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there” (read Bradshaw’s full comments here).
Rodgers responded on Saturday and did his best to take the high road and show deference to Bradshaw.
“Well, I whisper to the gods every single day,” Rodgers said. “I’ve known Terry for a long time, being a part of FOX. Terry’s a legend. He’s an absolute legend, won four Super Bowls. He’s had a legendary career in the media. But Terry, like a lot of people, doesn’t know me. He’s got an idea of what he thinks about me … I feel like if he gave me a chance to get to know him, then we’d have a good friendship.”
“I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level,” added Rodgers. “I feel like if he gave me a chance to get to know him, we’d have a great friendship. For me, I have nothing but the utmost amount of respect and deference for what the greats have done. Because they laid the foundation for us to be able to play in this great game.
“We’re standing on the backs of those guys,” Rodgers continued. “It’s because of how they played and how they carried themselves that we’re able to have this opportunity to still play this great game, to get paid really well, to set ourselves up for our future. So I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level if he’s open to it. And maybe we can go chew some bark or whatever the hell he’s talking about together.”
Here is the full clip of Rodgers’ remarks.
Terry Bradshaw said Aaron Rodgers should:
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) July 26, 2025
“Stay in California, chew on bark, and whisper to the gods.”
Here is the new Steelers QB’s response pic.twitter.com/hUxYmH6Fle
That was a pretty classy and well-handled response by Rodgers. But his dynamic with Bradshaw may be a bit more complicated than that.
Video evidence has circulated on social media suggesting that Bradshaw has a personal vendetta against Rodgers dating back several years. Additionally, there was a belief that Rodgers joining the Steelers would lead to an awkward situation involving him and Bradshaw.
That said, Rodgers, 41, is officially in Pittsburgh (at least for the 2025 season) and is now showing his respect for the greatest quarterback in Steelers history. Whether or not Bradshaw, 76, takes the olive branch that Rodgers is extending to him may be a different story though.
Update emerges on Bill Self after his hospitalization
Bill Self appears to be trending in the right direction after recently having to be hospitalized.
The longtime Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Self released a statement on Saturday revealing that he had been released from the hospital and was now home. Self had been staying this week at Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH) in Lawrence, Kan.
“I want to thank all the amazing doctors and nurses at LMH Health for the excellent care I received during my stay there,” Self said in the statement. “I feel strong and am excited to be home. Our team has had a productive summer and look forward to our batteries being recharged and prepping for this upcoming season.”
The 62-year-old Self was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after experiencing “some concerning symptoms,” Kansas said in a statement at the time. As a result, Self had two stents inserted in a procedure that “went very well.”
Self also previously dealt with a similar health issue in 2023 that forced him to miss both the Big 12 and the NCAA Tournaments that year. That episode also saw Self having to be hospitalized after experiencing some chest tightness. During that hospital stay, Self underwent a heart catheterization and had two stents inserted to treat blocked arteries.
A two-time AP College Coach of the Year, Self has been in his position with Kansas since 2003. Over that span, he has led the Jayhawks to two national titles (in 2008 and 2022), four total Final Fours (not including a vacated one in 2018), and eight Big 12 Tournament titles (also not including a vacated one in 2018).
After his 2023 hospitalization, Self was adamant that he wanted to continue coaching for as long as possible. That said, Self did reportedly consider a shocking career move just last year.
Christian Wilkins reportedly may have had incident with teammate
There may be more to Christian Wilkins’ recent surprise release from the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL reporter Josina Anderson wrote Saturday that some league sources believe Wilkins was involved in an incident with one of his teammates, which prompted his release. One source told Anderson that Wilkins had been “playing around.”
The nature of the incident is not clear. However, many believe the Raiders had a very good reason to move on from Wilkins considering the money they had invested in him. It also suggests the Raiders saw no alternative if they went straight to a release.
Wilkins was dumped by the Raiders just one year into a four-year, $110 million deal. The Raiders suggested Wilkins failed to take rehab seriously as he tries to work his way back from a foot injury.
Other teams do not appear to have the same concerns about Wilkins as the Raiders did, and he should find a new landing spot fairly easily. That is one of the reasons some suspect there is more to the Raiders’ decision than they are publicly saying.
Rams provide concerning update on Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams appear to have backtracked on their initial injury update on quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Stafford will not practice next week due to back soreness, coach Sean McVay said Saturday. Previously, Stafford had been expected to miss only the initial week of practices.
McVay said Stafford is essentially being evaluated on a week-to-week basis, and that he should have characterized the issue that way to begin with.
McVay told reporters that Stafford will now be a “week at a time” and added that’s probably what he should have said in the first place.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) July 26, 2025
While the Rams still don’t seem too concerned about Stafford, the fact that the veteran quarterback is already experiencing significant issues this early in camp has to be a little worrying. Stafford also dealt with back problems in 2024, though he played through them.
On the other hand, Stafford likely will not need as much
Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 16 games last season. He led the Rams to the playoffs, where they beat the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.
Everyone said the same thing about Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton plan
The New York Yankees may turn to Giancarlo Stanton to fill a hole in their outfield, and that plan provoked a lot of reactions on social media.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Aaron Judge is dealing with a strained elbow ligament and will be placed on the 10-day IL. More concerningly, Judge will not be able to play in the outfield even after he returns, meaning the Yankees will need to find a solution in right field for potentially several weeks.
Boone suggested the Yankees plan to see if Stanton can play in right field, a position he has not played since 2023.
Naturally, the possibility of Stanton playing in the field drew a swift response from fans. Many predicted the veteran slugger would either get hurt or be a disaster in the outfield.
Giancarlo Stanton after playing a game in the field https://t.co/6p0mfdyOAH pic.twitter.com/aemGAOkmcp
— Barstool Baseball (@StoolBaseball) July 26, 2025
Giancarlo Stanton if he has to move to the OF while Judge DHs. pic.twitter.com/6Nd8ZR6I1L
— Derek Levandowski (@PinstripeDerek) July 26, 2025
Yankees defense is atrocious & now they’re prepping Giancarlo Stanton for RF even tho he hasn’t played there in 2 years. Cool. 😳
— Gina Muscato (@GinaMuscato) July 26, 2025
Is Giancarlo Stanton physically able to play the field for a game without pulling something? https://t.co/By96QVtQ6E
— Phill (@MeekPhill_) July 26, 2025
oh my god😭😭😭
— Freddie🫡 (@YankeesSzn99) July 26, 2025
The skepticism is understandable. Stanton looked painfully slow two years ago, and there is no reason to believe he has gotten any faster. He also dealt with an elbow injury of his own to start the season.
Stanton is 35 and is probably not a long-term solution to their right field issue. They will really need to get Judge healthy as quickly as they can.
Bubba the Love Sponge shares what Hulk Hogan’s biggest mistake was
Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71, which unfortunately proved Bubba the Love Sponge right about what he had said.
Bubba the Love Sponge is a longtime radio personality who used to be close friends with Hogan, who was the best man at the radio personality’s wedding to ex-wife Heather. Bubba, real name Todd Clem, had a falling out with Hogan after the infamous sex tape of Hulk with Heather was published online in 2012.
Bubba still has some connections to Hulk and the Hulkster’s family, which led him to report last month that Hulk was in bad health. Others downplayed or disagreed with the reports, but Bubba was unfortunately proven correct.
Bubba has been discussing Hogan on his radio show since the former wrestler’s death. On his show Friday, Bubba even shared what he thought was Hogan’s biggest mistake — divorcing his second wife, Jennifer McDaniel.
“Hogan’s biggest mistake — and he would be alive today because I knew her — and she was the salt of the earth. And she took care of him, and she kept him on track with regards to not doing a lot of drinking and a lot of dumb stuff … Jennifer, his second wife, was just an absolute godsend. She was a remarkable woman,” Bubba said of McDaniel.
“She cooked for him. He ate so clean and was in such great shape. She knew all of his medications — she knew everything. And I don’t know why he divorced her, because she’s still a smokeshow, and she’s just so nice and took care of him.
“In my opinion, had he still been with Jennifer, she would not have let this condition go so long.”
Hulk Hogan made plenty of mistakes—but Bubba says this was the biggest one.
— Bubba The Love Sponge®️ (@TheBubbaArmy) July 25, 2025
“It wasn’t in the ring. It was losing Jennifer.”
Would Hogan be better off if they never split? pic.twitter.com/igGVAPn9uN
Hogan was married to McDaniel from 2010-2021. She was his third wife. He was married to Linda Claridge from 1983-2009 before divorcing her and marrying McDaniel. His most recent was Sky Blaze, whom he married in 2023.
Jerry Jones gets heckled by angry Cowboys fans
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was jeered by fans during a speech to open training camp on Saturday.
Jones addressed the public at the start of Saturday’s practice in Oxnard, Ca., but did not really receive a warm reception from the Cowboys faithful in attendance. Particularly at the beginning of his speech, a number of fans could be heard yelling “pay Micah” at Jones, in reference to Micah Parsons’ contract situation.
Fans yell “Pay Micah!” as Jerry Jones addresses the crowd pic.twitter.com/PmKFTua9J7
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 26, 2025
Jones even heard some boos at both the beginning and end of his speech in addition to the vocal critics of his handling of the Parsons situation.
Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has made clear that he wants a new deal. The Cowboys have moved slowly on negotiations, and Jones inflamed the situation this week by publicly questioning Parsons’ durability. Parsons made it clear that he did not appreciate the swipe.
Parsons has been one of the best pass rushers in the NFL since Dallas drafted him in 2021. The 25-year-old has collected 52.5 sacks through his first 63 NFL games, including 12 in 13 games last season.
Despite his dissatisfaction with his contract, Parsons is in camp with the Cowboys and does not plan to hold out. He also seems to have a vocal contingent of fans on his side.
Dan Campbell is using Metallica as inspiration for the Lions
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is a big Metallica fan, and is apparently looking to the rock group for some inspiration as he deals with the unwanted overhaul of his coaching staff.
Campbell spoke with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Saturday about the many changes the Lions’ coaching staff has undergone this offseason. Pelissero used the personnel changes Metallica underwent as an analogy for the departures of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and asked if their exits were a signal that Campbell would have greater say over both units.
Campbell, however, was more interested in the Metallica point.
“First of all, Metallica did a hell of a job with what they did,” Campbell responded. “They had to replace. It’s not easy, but they did that, and it’s why they’re still who they are. They continue to evolve every year, every decade, and just get better and better, putting out hits. That’s what I plan on doing.”
“Metallica did a hell of a job. They had to replace; it’s not easy. … They continue to evolve every year, every decade, and just get better and better and putting out hits. That’s what I plan on doing.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2025
My full @nflnetwork 1-on-1 with #Lions coach Dan Campbell: pic.twitter.com/sgO5y6KbPm
Campbell is a big Metallica fan, and obviously he did not want anyone thinking the band got worse after the 1986 death of bassist Cliff Burton. Based on his answer, he has all the faith in the world in new coordinators Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton, and will not be trying to dictate to them how they should be doing their jobs.
The Lions coach has become famed for his motivational speeches. Perhaps he will lean into the Metallica analogy going forward, but he certainly seemed to buy into it.
Shedeur Sanders responds to his lack of first-team reps
The Cleveland Browns have Shedeur Sanders working strictly with the backups to start training camp, which does not bode well for his chances of winning the starting job. Publicly, however, Sanders is saying all the right things about his status.
Sanders was asked Friday why he thinks he has not been receiving any reps with the first-team offense. The rookie shrugged it off and simply said that decision was out of his control.
“That’s not my place to answer, to even be able to give the answer to that,” Sanders said. “I feel like it’s not in my control, so I’m not even going to think about that or have that even in my thought process. There’s a lot of people that want to have the opportunity to be at this level, and I’m here and I’m thankful to have the opportunity.”
Shedeur Sanders was asked why he thinks he’s not getting reps with the first-team offense pic.twitter.com/DWgLMSzi8A
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) July 25, 2025
Sanders slipped to the fifth round of the NFL Draft, and few players selected there get a legitimate chance to win a starting job. Of course, Sanders is no ordinary fifth-round quarterback, as he was viewed by outsiders as a potential first-round pick.
Sanders was believed to have hurt himself by going through his pre-draft interviews in an entitled manner. Perhaps he has learned his lesson, as he is not striking an entitled tone at all in these public comments.
There appears to be a clear favorite to land the Browns QB job, and it is not Sanders. That will definitely remain true as long as he isn’t even getting a look with the first-team, but he is handling it well so far.
Titans WR breaks his collarbone attempting one-handed catch
A Tennessee Titans receiver’s attempt at acrobatics is going to end up costing him dearly.
Titans wideout Treylon Burks broke his collarbone during Saturday’s training camp practice at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported. As a result, Burks is now expected to miss “at least” the start of the 2025 season.
Turron Davenport of ESPN adds that Burks sustained the injury while making a one-handed diving catch. Burks reeled in a deep ball down the right sideline from Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward and crashed hard to the field. Burks is also reportedly being evaluated for a shoulder injury.
Fan-shot video eventually emerged of the play on which Burks was injured. You can see the video at the link here.
With Burks now out of commission for the foreseeable future, the Titans are immediately making a move at the WR position. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that Tennessee is now signing wideout Ramel Keyton, a former undrafted player who spent last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Burks, 25, was a first-round pick by the Titans in 2022 (No. 18 overall). But the three-time All-SEC selection out of Arkansas has yet to put it together at the NFL level, in large part due to injuries.
As a rookie in 2022, Burks spent time on injured reserve with turf toe and also suffered a concussion. Then in 2023, he missed time with an LCL injury in his knee as well as another concussion. The worst of it though came last year when Burks tore his ACL during an October practice, resulting in the end of his season after just five games played.
Now Burks is dealing with another major injury setback, and he could be nearing the end of the road with the Titans (who declined his team option for 2026 earlier this offseason). That will also put more on the shoulders of Tennessee’s current WR corps, including the former All-Pro whom they recently signed in free agency.
Jalen Williams fires back at those calling him ‘corny’
Jalen Williams does not appreciate the suggestion that he is a cornball.
The Oklahoma City star Williams fired back at his critics in an Instagram comment this week. Williams was asked by a user about what he would say to those labeling him as “corny.”
“tbh the same people calling me corny couldn’t hold my water in real life,” said Williams. “prolly would ask for a selfie if we was face to face.”
For context, the 24-year-old Williams made headlines this week by recreating an iconic photograph of Kobe Bryant. Williams recently underwent surgery on his right wrist and posed in the style of the famous 1999 photo of Bryant at the free throw line wearing pajama bottoms and a large cast on his wrist.
The “corny” label is usually given to NBA players who are seen as acting in an inauthentic way, especially to gain respect on social media. That becomes particularly so whenever they involve the late Bryant (with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum also drawing “corny” criticisms in the past for invoking Bryant in his antics).
Williams can probably do without the clout-chasing at this point since he has already very much arrived as an NBA player in his own regard. The ex-lottery pick was an All-Star, an All-NBA selection, and an All-Defensive selection this past season. He then went on to win the NBA championship with the Thunder and was among several core OKC players who got rewarded with rich extensions as a result.
That said, Williams is sometimes seen as a third fiddle with the Thunder behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. As a result, he tends to gravitate towards attention-grabbing stunts, and he does not care if he is labeled “corny” because of them.
Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have an unusual toilet rule with each other
Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf appear to be bonding with each other in more ways than one during their first Pittsburgh Steelers camp.
Rodgers and Metcalf are suitemates during training camp, and have had to come to an agreement regarding their usage of the toilet. As Metcalf put it, their shared toilet is “super loud,” and they have had to negotiate appropriate times to flush it.
“The toilet is super loud,” Metcalf told Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. “So he was like, ‘Yeah, at night, if we got to piss, just don’t flush the toilet.’ I was like, ‘All right, bet.’”
This is probably not the bonding experience Rodgers and Metcalf necessarily expected to have, but perhaps it will still have a positive effect anyway. The Steelers traded for Metcalf in part to lure Rodgers, and the two appear to be trying to buy in fully to their new relationship.
One of the most important things a quarterback and wide receiver can share is communication. This will certainly force that out of them, though the team is much more excited by the possibility of their shared touchdowns this season.
Marcus Jordan makes revelation about his relationship with father Michael
Marcus Jordan is sharing some details this week about his relationship with his famous father.
In a post to his Instagram Story on Friday, Marcus, the son of retired basketball icon Michael Jordan, made a revelation about his relationship with his father. Marcus revealed that he was inspired to reconnect with his family, including Michael, because two of his childhood icons died this week. Additionally, Marcus said that he recently almost broke his sobriety but is now successfully at 107 days sober and counting.
“Went THRU IT yesterday realizing that 2 icons of my childhood passed this week,” Marcus’ post read. “Reached out to both my parents & my siblings cuz life is short and it’s important to spend time with the people you love.
“Caught a SERIOUS case of the ‘fck its’ & almost had a drink,” Marcus added. “It was disheartening realizing how much of the ‘fun’ has been stripped from social media.”
You can see a screenshot of Marcus’ full post at the link here.
Marcus, 34, appeared to be referencing the respective deaths this week of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and wrestling great Hulk Hogan. Osbourne died on Tuesday at the age of 76 after a battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease, and Hogan died on Wednesday at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest.
Not much was previously known about Marcus’ relationship with his father Michael. But these comments indicate that Marcus has been distant with his father (along with the rest of his immediate family).
A former college basketball player for UCF, Marcus has had some well-documented personal struggles in recent years. He was arrested in Maitland, Fla. last February for DUI and got hit with multiple charges (even reportedly telling officers at one point that “I’m Michael Jordan’s son”).
We also know that Michael disapproved of Marcus’ relationship with Larsa Pippen, the ex-wife of Michael’s longtime Chicago Bulls co-star Scottie Pippen. Marcus began dating Larsa in 2022, but the two broke up in 2024.
Now Marcus is progressing on his road to sobriety, and he was moved this week to reach out to his immediate family, namely, his father Michael, his mother Juanita Vanoy (Michael’s ex-wife), and his siblings.
Questions arise about Joe Mixon’s latest injury
The Houston Texans will be without Joe Mixon for at least a large portion of training camp, and it is unclear what happened to cause his latest injury.
Reports emerged Saturday that Mixon has suffered a foot injury and is likely to miss extended time. NFL Network’s Jane Slater added that this is a third injury to the right foot that he hurt twice last season.
I’m told he injured his right foot/ankle twice last year and this is a 3rd injury to it. https://t.co/AuiUIB92wP
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 26, 2025
Notably, Mixon had been placed on the non-football injury list. As Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk points out, that means Mixon did not suffer the injury during football activities. That raises questions about what the running back did to his foot this time.
Mixon did play in 14 games for the Texans last season, even though he was playing hurt for a good portion of the season. He still managed to rush for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was also limited during Houston’s two playoff games, but still added two touchdowns anyway.
Mixon’s lingering injuries were a huge source of frustration for him last season. One can only imagine he must be furious at suffering another setback right at the start of training camp.
Warriors still positioning themselves for possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Things have largely gone cold on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front, but that does not mean teams are not thinking of the possibility of that changing.
Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard noted that the Warriors are being cautious in negotiations with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, as he could be possible trade bait if Antetokounmpo is traded by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Warriors are adamant about not giving away Kuminga for less than his full trade value, which is why his situation remains unresolved with August looming.
Kuminga and the Warriors have yet to agree on a contract, and it remains unclear when the situation will be resolved. He has a $7.9 million qualifying offer on the table, and signing it would allow him to approve any trade he is involved in. If he signs a multi-year extension, he would not be eligible to be traded until January, which could complicate things if Antetokounmpo decides late in the offseason that he wants a move.
Presumably, Kuminga would be a key part of any trade the Warriors make involving Antetokounmpo. However, with no market materializing, there seems to be a growing chance he could remain with the team next season.
The former No. 7 overall pick averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game last season. He appeared in 47 games, making 10 starts and averaging 24.3 minutes per game. However, he has been unable to consistently lock down a major spot in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation, which reportedly led to some tension between the two last season.
Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, still seems unlikely to be traded, but teams are still going to prepare for the possibility.
Aaron Judge dealing with concerning injury issue
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is undergoing tests due to a lingering elbow issue.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Judge will be held out of the lineup as he goes for imaging on his elbow, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The manager did not offer any indication of how serious the injury was.
Notably, Judge could be seen grimacing after making a throw during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. At the time, the Yankees downplayed the issue and suggested Judge would feel better after a scheduled off-day.
Here’s the play in Toronto on Tuesday where Aaron Judge was wincing after a throw back to the infield.
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) July 26, 2025
Aaron Boone said Judge felt better on the off day, but then last night he was “really dealing with it” and “couldn’t throw well from the outfield.”pic.twitter.com/fRWa26HK2w
The Yankees obviously cannot go without Judge for any extended period of time. The 33-year-old is having a historically great season, hitting .342 with 37 home runs. He also missed significant time in 2023, but has otherwise been able to stay healthy over the past several seasons.
Judge’s injury issue comes at a delicate time for the Yankees, who sit 5.5 games back of the Blue Jays in the AL East. They do lead the AL Wild Card race, but only by 2.5 games, so they are hardly assured of a playoff spot. If Judge misses time, their status gets even shakier.
Keith Hernandez had harsh line for heckling fan
Keith Hernandez had absolutely no patience for a heckling fan on Friday night during a game between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
In the top half of the second inning, a Giants fan could be heard loudly heckling Mets third baseman Ronny Mauricio while he was at the plate.
“That was a weak swing!” the heckler screamed.
PIX11 play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen attempted ot laugh it off, but Hernandez got a little heated.
“Give that guy a hot dog so he can chew on something and shut up,” Hernandez said.
Cohen got a good chuckle but warned, “I think he can hear you.”
Hernandez, who is often blunt and sometimes fiery, likely didn’t care. He was clearly annoyed by the heckler, as were fans who were watching the broadcast.
“The guy was awful. Keith was right,” one user wrote on X.
“SF needs to make him shut up,” another wrote.
Not only did the heckling fan catch a hilarious stray from Hernandez, but Mauricio got back at him as well. On the very next pitch, he sent a ball up the middle for a base hit.
The Mets ultimately won the game, 8-1, and sent that heckler home with his head hanging.
