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MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (50-53) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-49)

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MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (50-53) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-49)

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 6:10 PM CT / 4:10 PM PT

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~34,800

Venue Profile — Progressive Field

A pitcher‑friendly park with:

Deep alleys that suppress HRs

Wind‑sensitive RF porch

High foul‑territory volume aiding pitchers

Guardians’ contact‑heavy lineup thrives here

Expect a moderate‑scoring environment, especially with two high‑strikeout starters.

Weather Forecast — Cleveland, OH

Temperature: 79–83°F

Humidity: 55–65%

Wind: 7–12 mph (blowing in from RF)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Impact:

Wind in → suppresses RH pull power

Boosts pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Slight advantage to Cleveland’s contact‑first offense

Team Form & Statistical Profile

Minnesota Twins (50‑53)

Last 10 Games: 4‑6 Runs Per Game: 4.41 Runs Allowed: 4.72 Road Record: 23‑28

Team Identity

Power‑driven offense

Heavy reliance on Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Brooks Lee, Jose Miranda

Rotation inconsistent

Bullpen volatile in middle innings

Twins struggle in close games (16‑22 in one‑run contests)

Cleveland Guardians (54‑49)

Last 10 Games: 6‑4 Runs Per Game: 4.62 Runs Allowed: 4.38 Home Record: 29‑22

Team Identity

Contact‑plus‑speed offense

Heavy reliance on José Ramírez, Steven Kwan, Josh Naylor, Bo Naylor

Strong bullpen

One of the most consistent home teams in the AL Central

Listed Injury Reports

Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton (OF): Out — knee

Chris Paddack (SP): Out — elbow

Max Kepler (OF): Day‑to‑day — hamstring

Jhoan Duran (RP): Out — forearm

Alex Kirilloff (1B): Day‑to‑day — wrist

Twins’ bullpen depth remains thin.

Cleveland Guardians

Shane Bieber (SP): Out — elbow

Triston McKenzie (SP): Day‑to‑day — shoulder

Will Brennan (OF): Out — foot

James Karinchak (RP): Out — back

David Fry (UTIL): Day‑to‑day — ankle

Guardians’ rotation depth is tested but bullpen remains strong.

Probable Pitchers

Minnesota Twins — Taj Bradley (RHP)

2026 Stats:

Record: 6‑7

ERA: 4.12

WHIP: 1.26

K/BB: Excellent

Strengths: High‑spin fastball, elite strikeout ability

Weaknesses: Occasional HR spikes, struggles vs contact‑heavy lineups

Matchup Outlook

Guardians’ lineup (Kwan, Ramírez, Naylor) excels vs high‑velocity arms.

Bradley must keep fastball elevated and avoid middle‑zone cutters.

Key battle: Bradley vs José Ramírez, who crushes elevated heaters.

Cleveland Guardians — Gavin Williams (RHP)

2026 Stats:

Record: 5‑5

ERA: 3.68

WHIP: 1.21

K/BB: Strong

Strengths: Power fastball, sharp slider

Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses, vulnerable to RH power

Matchup Outlook

Twins’ RH core (Lewis, Correa, Miranda) matches well vs Williams’ slider.

Williams must rely heavily on fastball/curveball mix.

Key battle: Williams vs Royce Lewis, who hits breaking balls extremely well.

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. José Ramírez (CLE) vs Taj Bradley (MIN)

Ramírez thrives vs high‑velocity pitching. Bradley’s fastball is elite but hittable when mislocated. Edge: Ramírez

2. Royce Lewis (MIN) vs Gavin Williams (CLE)

Lewis crushes sliders and elevated heaters. Williams must avoid middle‑zone breaking balls. Edge: Lewis

3. Steven Kwan (CLE) vs Twins Bullpen

Kwan’s contact skills stress Minnesota’s inconsistent relief corps. Edge: Kwan

4. Carlos Correa (MIN) vs Progressive Field

Correa’s line‑drive approach fits the park’s deep alleys. Edge: Correa

Recent Team Trends

Minnesota Twins

Offense averaging 4.3 runs last 10

Bullpen ERA: 4.51

Road OPS: .714

Poor in close games

Cleveland Guardians

Offense averaging 4.7 runs last 10

Bullpen ERA: 3.62

Home OPS: .742

Excellent in close games (22‑14)

Series History

2026 Season: Guardians lead 4‑3

Last 20 meetings: Guardians lead 11‑9

At Progressive Field (last 10): Guardians 6‑4

Bradley career vs CLE: Limited exposure

Williams career vs MIN: 3.40 ERA

Betting Trends

Twins ML: 4‑6 last 10

Guardians ML: 6‑4 last 10

Twins O/U: Over in 5 of last 10

Guardians O/U: Over in 6 of last 10

Progressive Field Overs: 7 of last 12

Twins on road: 4‑6 last 10

Guardians at home: 7‑3 last 10

GAME ODDS

Minnesota Twins             8.5

Cleveland Guardians      – 138

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 22, 2026

CFL Injury Reports: Week 8

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CFL Injury Reports: Week 8

TORONTO – Week 8’s injury reports for all teams will be housed here and will be updated daily.

EDMONTON ELKS AT SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

Thursday, July 23 | 9:00 p.m. ET | Mosaic Stadium

EDMONTON ELKSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryMONTUESGame Status
Brett BoykoOLHandLimitedLimitedQuestionable
Royce MetchieDBAchillesLimitedLimitedQuestionable
Brock MogensenLBHamstringLimitedLimitedQuestionable
Carter O’DonnellOLKneeLimitedLimitedDoubtful
Tyron VredeLBKneeLimitedDNPDoubtful
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryMONTUESGame Status
Thomas Bertrand-HudonRBHeadLimitedFullAvailable
Darius BellOLAnkleLimitedLimitedOut
Dylan DjeteWRQuadricepsFullFullOut
Jaylen JohnsonWRShoulderFullFullAvailable
Nelson LokomboDBAnkleDNPDNPOut
Benoit MarionDLShoulderFullFullAvailable
Rolan Milligan Jr.DBShoulderFullFullQuestionable
Morgen RungeFBPecFullDNPOut
Mathew SextonWRAnkleDNPDNPOut
Ryder VargaLBKneeFullFullOut

CALGARY STAMPEDERS AT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

Friday, July 24 | 8:30 p.m. ET | Princess Auto Stadium

CALGARY STAMPEDERSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryTUEWEDGame Status
Damien AlfordWRHamstring–LimitedQuestionable
Reggie BegeltonWRKneeLimitedLimitedOut
Dejon BrissettWRHamstring–LimitedQuestionable
Jaydon GrantDBAnkleFullFullAvailable
Adrian GreeneDBEye–DNPQuestionable
Tristan MaroisDLAnkleLimitedLimitedQuestionable
Derrick MoncriefDBFootDNPFullAvailable
Rene ParedesKRight HipLimitedLimitedQuestionable
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryWEDGame Status
Kevens ClerciusWRKneeFullQuestionable
Jaiden WoodbeyLBCalfFullOut
Lane NovakLBKneeFullQuestionable
Brody ClarkLBThighFullOut
Redha KramdiLBHandDNPQuestionable
Ethan BallDBThighFullQuestionable
Tanner SchmekelDLCalfFullQuestionable
De’Shaan DixonDLHipFullOut

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers did not practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS AT BC LIONS

Saturday, July 25 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place

TORONTO ARGONAUTSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryTUESWEDTHURSGame Status
Andrew Chatfield JrDLFootDNPDNPDNPOut
Janarion GrantWRKneeFullFullFullAvailable
John HaggertyPHamstringDNPDNPDNPOut
Lirim HajrullahuKNot Injury Related–DNPDNPOut
Cameron JudgeLBHamstringDNPDNPLimitedDoubtful
Dymere MillerWRFootDNPDNPDNPOut
Dakoda ShepleyOLBackDNPDNPDNPOut
BC LIONSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryTUESWEDTHURSGame Status
Cristophe BeaulieuDBKneeLimitedLimitedLimitedOut
Levi BellDLHipDNPDNPDNPOut
Stanley Berryhill IIIWRThighLimitedFullFullOut
Jevon CottoyWRThighLimitedFullLimitedOut
Nate DemontagnacWRShoulderLimitedFullFullOut
Ben HladikDBAnkleLimitedLimitedDNPOut
Mark McNameeKHipLimitedLimitedLimitedOut
Andrew PeirsonOLShoudlerLimitedFullFullOut
Garry PetersDBKneeLimitedLimitedFullOut
Dawson PierreLBKneeDNPDNPDNPOut
Patrice ReneDBThighFullFullFullAvailable
Nathan RourkeQBLeft ShoulderDNPDNPDNPOut
Matt SpatnyDLFootLimitedLimitedDNPOut
Stantley Thomas-OliverDBThighLimitedLimitedFullAvailable

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS AT MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Sunday, July 26 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium

HAMILTON TIGER-CATSPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryWEDTHURSFRIGame Status
Quinton BarrowOLHandDNPDNP
Shemar BridgesWRHipLimitedFull
Devynn CromwellDBKneeDNPDNP
Charbel DabireDLElbowFullFull
Jonathan DenisOLKneeFullFull
TyJuan GarbuttDLKneeLimitedFull
Braxton HillLBAnkleDNPDNP
Arvin HosseiniOLAnkleFullFull
Brandon RevenbergOLNot Injury RelatedFullDNP
Tyler TernowskiWRShoulderDNPDNP
Trevor ReidOLFootFullFull
Quavian WhiteDBHamstringDNPDNP
MONTREAL ALOUETTESPRACTICE DAY
Player namePositionInjuryWEDTHURSFRIGame Status
DeVonte DedmonWRHamstringFullFull
David DallaireFBKneeLimitedLimited
Gabriel LessardLBKneeDNPDNP
Justin LawrenceOLAnkleFullFull
Des HolmesOLBackFullFull
Jerreth SternsWRHandFullFull
Alexander HollinsWRNot Injury RelatedDNPDNP
Kabion EntoDBHamstringLimitedLimited
Tyrell RichardsLBNeckLimitedFull
Donovan ManuelLBHipDNPDNP
Najee MurrayDBHamstringLimitedLimited
Shomari LawrenceRBHamstringDNPDNP

New York Sirens sign 2025 PWHL Draft Pick Makenna Webster to Three-Year contract

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New York Sirens sign 2025 PWHL Draft Pick Makenna Webster to Three-Year contract

NEW YORK – The New York Sirens today announced that forward Makenna Webster has been signed to a three-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2028-29 season. Webster was selected byNew York with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 PWHL Draft and joins the Sirens following a distinguished collegiate career as a two-sport athlete and member of the U.S. Women’s National Team – USA Field Hockey. 

“Makenna is a player we’ve believed in from the day we drafted her,” said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust. “Her commitment to excellence, whether representing the United States in field hockey or now joining our team, speaks to the person and competitorshe is. Her character, work ethic and mindset fit the culture we are building in New York. Her three-year commitment is a strong statement of her belief in our vision and her desire to be part of what we are building.” 

On the ice, Webster amassed 166 points (70G, 96A) in 151 career NCAA games across two seasons at the University of Wisconsin (2020-22) and three seasons at The Ohio State University (2022-25). The native of St. Louis, MO, helped the Badgers win the 2021 NCAANational Championship title and was named the Women’s Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player. She won her second National Championship with the Buckeyes in 2024 and was named to the Frozen Four All-Tournament Team. Webster also represented the U.S. at three IIHFU18 Women’s World Championships, winning gold medals in 2018 and 2020, and silver at the 2019 tournament. 

“I’m incredibly grateful to have been drafted by New York and to officially begin this next chapter with the Sirens organization,” said Webster. “After spending the past season focused on field hockey and representing Team USA, I’m excited to get back on theice and can’t wait to get started with such an amazing team.” 

In field hockey, Webster made her U.S. Women’s National Team debut in January, winning gold in a 3 Nations Tournament in New Zealand. In her final collegiate season in 2025 with the Buckeyes, she earned NFHCA Second Team All-American honors. 

Webster is the first member of the Sirens under contract through the 2028-29 season and the 18th player signed for the upcoming campaign. She joins a forward group that consists of Anna Bargman, Kristýna Kaltounková, Clair DeGeorge, Emmy Fecteau, Sarah Fillier,Elle Hartje, Denisa Křížová and Paetyn Levis. The Sirens roster also features defenders Lauren Bernard, Jaime Bourbonnais, Maja Nylén Persson, Dayle Ross, Nicole Vallario and Micah Zandee-Hart, plus goaltenders Elaine Chuli, Kaley Doyle and Callie Shanahan. Additionally,forward Casey O’Brien was protected by the team during the PWHL’s Expansion Player Distribution Process. 

Tabcorp Fined $2.7 Million for Breaches of Australia’s Spam and Telemarketing Laws

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Tabcorp Fined $2.7 Million for Breaches of Australia’s Spam and Telemarketing Laws

SYDNEY – Tabcorp Holdings Limited has paid more than $2.7 million in penalties after Australia’s communications regulator found the gambling company committed multiple breaches of federal spam and telemarketing laws.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said that between February 2024 and June 2025, Tabcorp made hundreds of unlawful telemarketing calls to VIP customers, including 351 calls to numbers listed on the national Do Not Call Register without consent, 82 calls outside permitted hours, and nearly 4,000 calls in which the company failed to properly identify itself or the purpose of the call.

The regulator also acted on Tabcorp’s 2025 self‑report that it sent more than 217,000 marketing emails and text messages over a 16‑day period to customers who had unsubscribed from specific marketing channels.

ACMA authority member Samantha Yorke said the conduct was particularly concerning given the risks associated with gambling advertising and Tabcorp’s recent compliance history.

“When people join the Do Not Call Register or unsubscribe from marketing messages, they are making a clear choice,” Yorke said. “Those choices must be respected — especially given the heightened risks of financial loss and psychological harm from gambling marketing.”

Yorke said the scale of the violations showed “serious weaknesses” in Tabcorp’s compliance systems and warned the regulator would closely monitor the company’s efforts to meet its obligations.

This marks ACMA’s second enforcement action against Tabcorp in two years. The company was fined more than $4 million in 2024 for sending non‑compliant SMS and WhatsApp messages to VIP customers.

In determining the latest penalty, ACMA said it considered that Tabcorp self‑reported the conduct, that the breaches occurred over a limited period, and that the affected customers had withdrawn consent only for specific marketing channels rather than all communications.

Alongside the financial penalty, ACMA accepted a court‑enforceable undertaking requiring Tabcorp to undergo an independent review of its telemarketing systems, implement improvements, and provide regular compliance reports. A separate spam‑related undertaking from the previous enforcement action remains in effect.

Businesses have paid more than $12 million in penalties for spam and telemarketing violations over the past 18 months. Australian law prohibits contacting numbers on the Do Not Call Register without consent, restricts calling hours, requires clear caller identification, and bans sending marketing messages to people who have unsubscribed.

Montreal Alouettes release three, including Mario Alford

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Montreal Alouettes release three, including Mario Alford

MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Tuesday they have released receiver/returner Mario Alford and receivers Hakeem Harris, Terique Owens.

The Alouettes signed American Alford back in June, after a preseason stint with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Alford signed as a free agent with the Ticats this past February and was released by the team during the preseason. He played in the first quarter of Hamilton’s preseason game against Toronto, where he returned a missed field goal for a touchdown that was called back on a penalty.

The 35-year-old spent the 2025 season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, appearing in 11 games and recording 44 punt returns for 476 yards. Alford holds the Riders’ franchise record for most career return touchdowns with nine, while tying the records for the most punt return touchdowns in a season (three) and game (two).

He was named to the West Division All-CFL team in 2023 and won a Grey Cup champion with Saskatchewan in 2025. He was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2022 after amassing 38 kickoff returns for 990 yards and two touchdowns, 44 punt returns for 530 yards and one touchdown, along with three missed field goal returns for 129 yards and one touchdown.

The five-foot-eight, 180-pound native of Greenville, Georgia brings seven seasons of CFL experience, appearing in 74 regular season games and totalling 286 punt returns for 3,278 yards and seven touchdowns. Alford has played in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts (2018), Montreal Alouettes (2019–2022), and Saskatchewan Roughriders (2022–2025).

Week 8 in the CFL

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Week 8 in the CFL

Stats and storylines heading into this week’s action

LAST TO BE PICKED

  • Vernon Adams Jr. has tied Ricky Ray and Darian Durant’s mark of 17 passing TDs with 0 interceptions to begin a season; Dave Dickenson holds the record with 20 passing TDs.
  • Adams has not thrown an interception in his past 243 attempts.
  • He is on pace for 51 passing TDs and 6,010 passing yards to surpass his previous marks of 31 and 4,769.
  • In the red zone, he has completed 76 per cent of his passes with 13 TDs.

QUICK SLANTS

LEAGUE-WIDE

  • Each game in Week 7 was decided by 6 points or less (average margin: 3 points).
  • 77 per cent of games have been decided by one score.
  • QBs have thrown 100 TDs to 41 interceptions (2.44:1).
  • The league-wide efficiency rating is 106.9.
  • Chad Kelly (6,378) and Davis Alexander (6,543) are on pace to finish second behind Doug Flutie’s all-time passing mark of 6,619 yards.
  • Possible milestone game(s):
    • 100th | Tyrice Beverette (MTL), Kerfalla-Emmanuel Exumé (SSK)
    • 150th | Lirim Hajrullahu (TOR)

EDM (5-1) at SSK (4-1)

  • Winner will take over first-place in the West.
  • Teams split the season series last year with a margin of victory of two.
  • Edmonton averages 118.3 rushing yards per game and 5.8 yards per rush, while Saskatchewan allows 101.8 rushing yards per game and 5.4 yards per rush.
  • Justin Rankin has eight big plays this season; Saskatchewan as a team has a league-low 12.
  • At this point last season, Edmonton was 1-5.
  • Edmonton leads the league in turnover ratio (+11).
  • Cody Fajardo is a career 1-1 against his former team and he has yet to win as a visitor at Mosaic. He needs one rushing major to become the ninth player to reach the 100 TD pass-50 rushing major plateau.
  • Last week, Kenneth Logan Jr. registered seven defensive tackles, one sack, one interception and one tackle for a loss.
  • Roughriders have allowed a league-low 9 big plays with only six coming on defence.
  • The Roughriders lead the league in second down percentage (60.2), while allowing a league-low second down percentage (42.1).
  • Trevor Harris has passed for multiple TDs in each game this season. He is a career 8-6 against the Elks.
  • In three games this season, A.J. Ouellette is averaging 79 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry.
  • KeeSean Johnson leads the league with 16 second-down conversion receptions.

CGY (2-4) at WPG (4-2)

  • Week 1: WPG 30 – CGY 28
  • Calgary leads the league with 125.3 rushing yards per game, while Winnipeg allows 110.7 rushing yards per game.
  • In their Week 1 matchup, Dedrick Mills rushed for 112 yards and a TD.
  • Vernon Adams Jr. is a career 7-3 versus Winnipeg.
  • Last week, Jalen Philpot matched his season high with 96 receiving yards.
  • Marquel Lee is tied for the league lead in defensive tackles (38) and defensive plays (44).
  • Winnipeg is tied for the league-lead in sacks (12).
  • Winnipeg is the only team that has not allowed a big-play return this season.
  • Dru Brown is a career 4-0 against the Stamps. In two starts with Winnipeg this season, he has completed 70 per cent of his passes for 656 passing yards and three TDs.
  • Brady Oliveira needs 97 yards to become the fifth Canadian to reach 6,000 rushing yards, behind Andrew Harris (10,380), Norm Kwong (9,022), Jon Cornish (6,844) and Sean Millington (6,086). He needs 21 yards to surpass Willard Reaves (5,923) for third on the Bombers’ all-time list.
  • Nic Demski needs 40 receiving yards for 6,000 as a Bomber.

TOR (2-4) at BC (1-4)

  • The teams split their season series in 2025.
  • After averaging 37.5 points across its first four games, Toronto has averaged 22 in the past two.
  • The Argonauts are tied for the league-lead with 23 big plays, however they have given up 24.
  • Chad Kelly is a career 2-0 against BC. He has five 300-passing yard+ games this season.
  • Rookie Tyler Kahmann leads the league with five TD receptions.
  • BC has allowed a league-low 12 sacks, while Toronto is second with 11.
  • The Lions allow a league-low 53.2 rushing yards per game.
  • BC has the lowest average field position at 32.7, while their opponents have the highest, averaging 40.2.
  • Chase Brice is in line to make his first career start. He passed for 226 yards in relief last week.
  • In his last three games, Keon Hatcher Sr. has 18 catches for 337 yards (18.7 yards per catch).

HAM (3-3) at MTL (5-1)

  • Week 1: MTL 30 – HAM 27
  • Tre Ford is a career 0-2 against Montreal. In his first start with Hamilton last week, he passed for 218 yards and recorded his second career 100-rushing yards+ game.
  • Kiondré Smith is 76 receiving yards shy of 3,500, while Kurleigh Gittens Jr. needs 37 yards for 4,000.
  • Julian Howsare is tied for the league-lead with four sacks, his next will be his 50th.
  • Davis Alexander is a career 3-0 versus the Ticats. He has passed for 300+ yards in all six games this season, including two 400+ games. Last week, he set a new league record with 336 pass attempts without an interception.
  • In the teams’ first meeting, Tyler Snead had nine receptions for 163 yards. He is on pace for a career-high 1,749 yards.
  • Tyson Philpot leads the league in targets (64), receptions (50) and receiving yards (807). He is on pace for a league record 2,441 yards
  • Alexandre Gagné is tied with Darryl Townsend (93) for second on Montreal’s all-time list for special teams tackles – he is one shy of tying Chip Cox for first.
  • Last week, Travis Theis tied a career-best with 19 carries, while collecting the first 100-rushing yard+ game and notching his fourth consecutive game with a rushing major.

Davis Alexander headlines Week 7 Players of the Week

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Davis Alexander headlines Week 7 Players of the Week

Theis and Mills also named to week’s best

TORONTO – Davis Alexander, Travis Theis and Dedrick Mills have been named Week 7 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.

The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.

  1. DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | MTL 38 – CGY 32
    • 25-of 32 (78.1 per cent)
    • 402 passing yards; second 400-yard+ game of the season
    • Three touchdown passes to match a career-high, including a 27-yard effort to Kaseem Ferdinand to take the lead late in the fourth quarter
    • Zero interceptions thrown to break the CFL record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception (336)
    • Four 30-yard+ completions
    • Efficiency rating of 150.8
    • Third Player of the Week honour (W2 and W4)
  2. TRAVIS THEIS | RB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | MTL 38 – CGY 32
    • 19 rushes for 123 yards (average of 6.5); first career game with 100+ rushing yards
    • Five rushes of 10+ yards
    • A 16-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter; fourth consecutive game with a major
    • Five receptions on six targets for 49 yards, including three second down conversions
    • 172 yards from scrimmage
  3. DEDRICK MILLS | RB | CALGARY STAMPEDERS | MTL 38 – CGY 32
    • 15 rushes for 130 yards (average of 8.7); third 100-yard+ rushing game of the season
    • One rushing touchdown to open second-half scoring
    • Three receptions on five targets for 38 yards
    • A 15-yard receiving touchdown to set up the game-tying convert late in the fourth quarter
    • First game of the season with multiple majors
    • 168 yards from scrimmage

2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW

  • W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)
  • W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
  • W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)
  • W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)
  • W5 | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)
  • W6 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dru Brown (WPG)
  • W7 | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Travis Theis (MTL) |Dedrick Mills (CGY)

NFL team transactions report for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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NFL team transactions report for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL)
CAROLINA
Guilbeau, Jaylon DB Texas (0)* PS: STND – Non-Football Injury – Partially Guaranteed Contract
NEW ENGLAND
Lampe, Brock RB Northern Illinois (1)* PS: STND
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Thursday, 7/23/26

TERMINATION OF VESTED VETERAN
SEATTLE
Bryant, Harrison TE Florida Atlantic (6)* PS: VET – Injury Waiver

TERMINATION VIA WAIVER SYSTEM
CLEVELAND
Jones, Dom DB Colorado State (1)*
Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

ARIZONA

Izzard, Coziah DT Penn State

NEW ENGLAND

Van Vooren, Mitchell TE St. Norbert

Wilson, Riley LB Arizona (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)

SEATTLE

Johnson, Brandon DB Oregon

SELECTION LIST SIGNING

ARIZONA

Beck, Carson QB Miami (3-65)
*Round and Overall Selection Number in 2026 Draft.

RESERVE LIST ADDITION
ARIZONA
Proctor, Kaleb DT Southeastern Louisiana – Reserve/Injured; Does Not Count Against 90 Limit

OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS
DECLARED NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS
CAROLINA
Moton, Taylor T Western Michigan – Counts on Active List

DECLARED NON-FOOTBALL INJURY
CAROLINA
Brown, Bobby DT Texas A&M – Counts on Active List
Horn, Jaycee DB South Carolina – Counts on Active List

DECLARED PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
CAROLINA
Ekwonu, Ikem T North Carolina State – Wharton, Tershawn DT Missouri S&T – Counts on Active List
SEATTLE
Charbonnet, Zach RB UCLA – Counts on Active List

TRYOUTS
NEW ENGLAND
Faumui, Kaylan G No College
McLendon, Derrick DE Colorado
Mosesso, Ryan T Massachusetts
Odukoya, Thomas TE Eastern Michigan
Van Vooren, Mitchell TE St. Norbert
Wilson, Riley LB Arizona

Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar

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Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar

Venue: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club — Del Mar, California

Scheduled Post Time: 4:30 PM PT

Distance: 7 Furlongs

Surface: Dirt

Purse: $150,000

Venue Profile — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Located just north of San Diego, Del Mar is one of the most iconic summer racing venues in North America.

Track Characteristics

Dirt Track: Known for being fair but slightly speed‑favoring at 7 furlongs.

Stretch Run: Long enough for closers to make an impact.

Turns: Tight, rewarding tactical speed and strong positioning.

Weather Influence: Dry, coastal air keeps the surface consistent.

Atmosphere

“Where the turf meets the surf” — a lively summer meet with large crowds and competitive stakes fields.

Weather Forecast — Del Mar, CA

Temperature: 74–78°F

Humidity: 60–70%

Wind: 6–10 mph (westerly, mild)

Conditions: Sunny, coastal breeze

Track Expectation: Fast dirt; Firm turf

Impact: Ideal racing conditions; speed horses should perform well.

Full Horse‑by‑Horse Analysis

Post 1 — Sunset Crown

ML Odds: 5‑2 Trainer: Phil D’Amato Jockey: Juan Hernandez Last 3 Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st

Analysis

The likely favorite. Sunset Crown has tactical speed and a strong finishing kick. Her rail draw is not ideal, but Hernandez excels at saving ground and timing moves. She’s already proven at 7 furlongs and owns the best speed figures in the field.

Strengths: Consistency, pace versatility, top jockey Concerns: Must avoid getting boxed in early

Post 2 — Pacific Ember

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Carla Gaines Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Last 3 Finishes: 3rd, 1st, 4th

Analysis

A filly with a strong late kick, Pacific Ember is dangerous if the pace heats up. Rispoli is excellent with off‑the‑pace runners. She’s lightly raced but improving.

Strengths: Strong closer, improving form Concerns: Needs pace help; dirt form slightly inconsistent

Post 3 — Del Mar Dahlia

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Peter Eurton Jockey: Flavien Prat Last 3 Finishes: 2nd, 5th, 1st

Analysis

A filly with strong tactical speed and a win over the track last summer. Prat is one of the best at Del Mar and knows how to work a perfect stalking trip.

Strengths: Track familiarity, elite jockey Concerns: Can flatten late if pressured early

Post 4 — Surfside Siren

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Doug O’Neill Jockey: Antonio Fresu Last 3 Finishes: 4th, 3rd, 2nd

Analysis

A consistent filly who always shows up but rarely wins. She’s a grinder who benefits from a contested pace. Fresu fits her well.

Strengths: Reliable, strong stamina Concerns: Lacks explosive turn‑of‑foot

Post 5 — Golden Mirage

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Mark Glatt Jockey: Kyle Frey Last 3 Finishes: 6th, 2nd, 3rd

Analysis

A mid‑pack runner with decent speed figures. She’s competitive but needs a perfect trip to win. Frey is aggressive and may try to put her closer to the pace.

Strengths: Versatile running style Concerns: Not as fast as top contenders

Post 6 — Calypso Queen

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Jeff Mullins Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Last 3 Finishes: 1st, 7th, 5th

Analysis

A pure speed filly who will likely gun for the lead. Maldonado is one of the best front‑running riders in California. If she gets loose early, she’s dangerous.

Strengths: Early speed, strong gate presence Concerns: Vulnerable to late pressure

Post 7 — Breeze Bayou

ML Odds: 15‑1 Trainer: Steve Knapp Jockey: Diego Herrera Last 3 Finishes: 5th, 4th, 6th

Analysis

A longshot with modest form. She’s best suited for minor awards unless the race collapses up front.

Strengths: Can pass tired horses Concerns: Lacks competitive speed figures

Track Conditions & Running Style Bias

Expected Track: Fast Dirt

Bias:

Early speed performs well at 7 furlongs

Stalkers have strong success at Del Mar

Deep closers need a hot pace to win

Race Shape Projection

Calypso Queen (Post 6) likely sends hard

Sunset Crown (Post 1) and Del Mar Dahlia (Post 3) sit just behind

Pacific Ember (Post 2) and Surfside Siren (Post 4) close late

Expect a moderate to fast pace, favoring stalkers.

Betting Trends & Angles

Favorites win this race ~40% of the time

Del Mar’s 7F stakes often reward tactical speed

Jockeys Hernandez, Prat, and Rispoli dominate stakes races at Del Mar

California‑bred fillies with prior Del Mar experience perform best

Predicted Order of Finish

Sunset Crown (Post 1)

Del Mar Dahlia (Post 3)

Pacific Ember (Post 2)

Calypso Queen (Post 6)

Horse Race Preview: Race 8 – Grade II Shuvee Stakes at Saratoga

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Horse Race Preview: Race 8 – Grade II Shuvee Stakes at Saratoga

Venue: Saratoga Race Course — Saratoga Springs, New York

Scheduled Post Time: 5:44 PM ET

Distance: 1 1/8 Miles (9 furlongs)

Surface: Dirt

Purse: $200,000

Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 4‑years‑old and up

Venue Profile — Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga is one of the most historic and prestigious racetracks in the world.

Track Characteristics

Dirt Surface: Deep, demanding, stamina‑testing.

Configuration: Long stretch that favors horses with sustained late runs.

Bias: Saratoga dirt often rewards tactical speed, but closers thrive at 9 furlongs.

Summer Meet: Elite horses, large crowds, and high‑pressure stakes racing.

Atmosphere

Known as “The Spa,” Saratoga is where champions are made — and upsets are common.

Weather Forecast — Saratoga Springs, NY

Temperature: 81–85°F

Humidity: 55–65%

Wind: 5–8 mph (light breeze)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Track Expectation: Fast dirt

Impact: Ideal racing conditions; pace should be honest.

Full Horse‑by‑Horse Analysis

Post 1 — Idiomatic

ML Odds: 9‑5 Trainer: Brad Cox Jockey: Florent Geroux Last 3 Finishes: 1st (G1), 2nd (G2), 1st (G3)

Analysis

The likely favorite. Idiomatic is a powerhouse mare with elite tactical speed and proven Grade I class. She excels at 1 1/8 miles and draws perfectly inside. Geroux knows her well and will likely send her to secure position.

Strengths: Class edge, stamina, pace control Concerns: Vulnerable if pressured early

Post 2 — Randomized

ML Odds: 5‑2 Trainer: Chad Brown Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Last 3 Finishes: 3rd (G1), 1st (G2), 2nd (G1)

Analysis

A brilliant mare with strong early speed and elite connections. Randomized is dangerous when she gets comfortable on the front end. Irad is aggressive and may try to out‑break Idiomatic.

Strengths: Early speed, top trainer/jockey combo Concerns: Must avoid pace duel with Idiomatic

Post 3 — Raging Sea

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Chad Brown Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Last 3 Finishes: 2nd (G3), 1st (AOC), 3rd (G2)

Analysis

A consistent mare who loves Saratoga. Raging Sea has a strong late kick and benefits from any pace pressure up front. She’s improving and could peak here.

Strengths: Strong closer, excellent Saratoga record Concerns: Needs pace help

Post 4 — Scylla

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Junior Alvarado Last 3 Finishes: 1st (AOC), 1st (AOC), 4th (G3)

Analysis

A rising mare with strong allowance wins. Scylla is stepping up in class but has the pedigree and running style to compete. Mott excels with older fillies.

Strengths: Improving form, strong connections Concerns: Light on graded stakes experience

Post 5 — Soul of a Woman

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: John Velazquez Last 3 Finishes: 5th (G2), 3rd (G3), 1st (AOC)

Analysis

A mid‑pack runner with solid but not spectacular form. Velazquez may try to keep her closer to the pace. She’s capable of hitting the board.

Strengths: Tactical versatility Concerns: Not as fast as top contenders

Post 6 — Taxed

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Randy Morse Jockey: Luis Saez Last 3 Finishes: 4th (G3), 2nd (G2), 6th (G1)

Analysis

A gritty mare who runs her race every time. Taxed has strong stamina and could surprise if the pace melts down. Saez is aggressive and may try to secure position early.

Strengths: Stamina, consistency Concerns: Needs perfect trip

Post 7 — Honor Dancer

ML Odds: 20‑1 Trainer: Shug McGaughey Jockey: Jose Ortiz Last 3 Finishes: 6th (G3), 4th (AOC), 2nd (AOC)

Analysis

A longshot with modest graded stakes form. She’s best suited for minor awards unless the race collapses.

Strengths: Can pass tired horses Concerns: Lacks competitive speed figures

Track Conditions & Running Style Bias

Expected Track: Fast Dirt

Bias:

Tactical speed is strong at 9 furlongs

Closers can win if pace is contested

Inside posts have slight advantage

Race Shape Projection

Randomized (Post 2) and Idiomatic (Post 1) likely vie for the lead

Scylla (Post 4) and Soul of a Woman (Post 5) sit just behind

Raging Sea (Post 3) and Taxed (Post 6) close late

Expect a moderate to fast pace, favoring stalkers and late runners.

Betting Trends & Angles

Favorites win the Shuvee ~45% of the time

Chad Brown dominates Saratoga stakes

Pace duels often lead to upsets

Horses with prior Saratoga success perform best

Predicted Order of Finish

Raging Sea (Post 3) — ideal setup, strong late kick

Idiomatic (Post 1) — class edge, tough to deny

Randomized (Post 2) — early speed but pace pressure risk

Scylla (Post 4) — improving, competitive for minor awards

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