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The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Midwest has pushed air quality to dangerous levels across the U.S., prompting health warnings. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and mask up as a split doubleheader is rescheduled with revised start times.
Liverpool is pushing to reboot under Andoni Iraola after a turbulent pre-season, with Szoboszlai and Elliott reflecting on last season’s upheavals. New signings and young players are in focus as the manager shapes a cohesive unit ahead of the new campaign.
Liverpool’s pre-season tour has seen tensions flare after Dominik Szoboszlai handed the captain’s armband to Kostas Tsimikas rather than Curtis Jones, prompting a post-match exchange. Szoboszlai later says there is no conflict and the captaincy will be settled by the club’s captain and coach.
The Chicago Bears have moved their stadium development focus to Hammond, Indiana. Due diligence is underway on the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake sites, with Illinois talks ongoing but limited. The team says it will remain the Chicago Bears regardless of location, as a timeline for a decision remains uncertain amid state funding and legislative hurdles.
South Africa has sealed a 3-1 series win over New Zealand in Baltimore after a second-half surge, extending their Rugby World Cup buildup with a dominant performance in the USA.