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Family members of soccer player Juan Izquierdo stand by his coffin during a wake at his Nacional soccer club in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Izquierdo died at a Brazilian hospital after collapsing on Aug. 22 during a Copa Libertadores soccer match between Nacional and Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Thousands attend public wake of Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo

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Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) fouls Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) warms up during a practice ahead of the Super Bowl 58 NFL football game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Brandon Aiyuk misses 2nd straight practice for the 49ers after being cleared to participate

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Former Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio during an NFL football game, Nov. 5, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Jack Del Rio joins Wisconsin’s staff as a senior adviser to coach Luke Fickell

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Browns Pro Bowl corner Denzel Ward says he did not consider retiring after latest concussion in NFL

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

German football manager Jurgen Klopp, right, and para badminton player Wojtek Czyz react as they discuss the results of Czyz's match in Porte La Chapelle Arena during the Paralympic Games on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Samantha Hurley).

Jurgen Klopp part of the crowd at the Paralympics, cheering on long-time friend playing badminton

By Tom Nouvian - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett passes during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr., File)

Mike Williams practicing in team drills and expected to be available for Jets’ regular-season opener

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Medical staff tend to umpire Nick Mahrley, center, after he was hit by a bat during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Yankees, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Injured umpire Nick Mahrley sidelined through at least Sunday

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass during an NFL football joint training camp practice with the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

With big contracts elsewhere, the Ravens chose to spend less on the offensive line this offseason

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Aug. 26, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Bills sign safety Lewis Cine to practice squad 2 days after he was released by Vikings

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FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, July 16, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

No. 1 Georgia opens championship-or-bust season against No. 14 Clemson in Atlanta

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New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024

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Liam Gallagher performs at the Reading Music Festival, England on Aug. 29, 2021, left, and Noel Gallagher performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 25, 2022. (AP Photo)

Oasis adds 3 shows to its 2025 tour as fans clamor for tickets to Gallagher brothers’ reunion

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FILE -Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, rests on his chair before the third set against Andy Murray, of Britain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sept. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Zzzzzzz: U.S. Open tennis players take naps before matches, especially late ones

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Maryland wide receiver Octavian Smith Jr., left, douses head coach Mike Locksley with Gatorade after winning the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game 31-13 against Auburn Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Leaner Mike Locksley sheds negative energy ahead of new chapter for Maryland, Big Ten

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

NFL teams can now sell shares to private equity funds after letting other pro leagues lead

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Bangladesh's Shadman Islam, right, and Zakir Hasan walks off the field after winning first test cricket match against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan recalls leg-spinner Abrar and batter Kamran for 2nd test against Bangladesh

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Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut, of Spain, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Krejcijova out with Shelton to meet Tiafoe in U.S. Open

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (33) warms up before playing against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Running back Dalvin Cook set to join Cowboys’ practice squad after agreeing to contract

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press