Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics

Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in NFL history at 449 pounds, was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent after four years with the Florida Gators. The team has requested he lose weight to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster, as he has been placed on the non-football injury list due to his current weight. Want More Context? 🔎

Liverpool is reportedly pursuing Alexander Isak, who has expressed a strong desire to leave Newcastle and join the Reds, turning down lucrative contract offers from the Saudi Pro League. Fabrizio Romano confirms that Isak prioritizes a move to Liverpool over other clubs, with the potential for a British-record transfer deal. Want More Context? 🔎

The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, with Paul Skenes striking out nine over six innings, marking his most pitches (99) in over a month. This victory extended the Pirates' recent strong pitching performance, as Skenes lowered his ERA to a league-best 1.83, supported by the team's offensive output for only the seventh time this season. Want More Context? 🔎

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they will release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins after voiding his $35.2 million guaranteed contract due to concerns over his physical condition following a foot injury. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel expressed interest in discussing Wilkins, whom he knows from recruiting in high school, as the team looks to improve its struggling defensive line. Want More Context? 🔎

Shubman Gill defended his team's decision to continue playing during the fourth Test at Old Trafford, allowing Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to reach their centuries despite rising tensions between the England and India sides regarding the draw. This incident occurred on the final day of the match, highlighting the competitive nature of the series. Want More Context? 🔎

Heavy rain was anticipated during the Belgian Grand Prix, prompting several Formula 1 teams to adjust to higher downforce settings, risking parc ferme rules by starting from the pitlane. Lewis Hamilton successfully navigated these conditions, securing a seventh-place finish, while Ferrari opted for low-downforce setups during qualifying. Want More Context? 🔎