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In a shocking turn of events, several NFL players have announced their intention to enter the college football transfer portal. This decision has left many in the sports world scratching their heads, as it defies everything the NCAA has ever stood for.

The court ruling that granted a fifth year of eligibility to some former college athletes has opened Pandora’s box, allowing players to pursue additional years of college football. Running back T.J. Harden, after being waived by the Seahawks, has declared his intention to enter the portal and seek another year of college football. Shortly after, Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright became the first active NFL player to do so.

With this decision, a wave of NFL players could be entering the transfer portal, and college football staffers are split on whether this is a good thing or not. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has expressed his disapproval, stating that this development is not in line with the NCAA’s values.

Meanwhile, in the NFL preseason, De’Zhaun Stribling stole the show with his impressive performance. The 49ers rookie wide receiver showed off his connection with signal-callers Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, hauling in four catches for 46 yards across two drives.
On the NBA front, James Harden has signed a three-year, $97 million deal with the Cavaliers. This contract includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker, making him the eighth NBA player to surpass $500 million in career earnings by the end of his contract.
Huge fights broke out across NFL joint practices, with some skirmishes crossing the line. The NFL has fined the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each for the tussles that broke out earlier in the week. The Giants and Dolphins could face a similar fate, with multiple players being removed from practice following a series of fights and an all-out brawl.
The European soccer season is set to kick off this weekend, with LaLiga already on matchweek 2. The Premier League, Serie A, and Ligue 1 will follow suit over the next couple of days. Arsenal begins their title defense as the favorites to win the Premier League, and they’re seeking an elusive UEFA Champions League crown as well.
With the college football season fast approaching, the postseason picture will come into clearer focus by the week. Our Brad Crawford has a rough idea of what it will look like, and he’s projecting the Hurricanes as the top overall seed in the CFP.
On the NBA front, we’ve ranked the 15 best front offices in the league. But there are 30 teams in the NBA, and not all of them are run smoothly. Our Sam Quinn defines the NBA’s worst front offices as those who operate without a bigger-picture vision.
Other sports news includes the signing of Brent Venables to a lengthy and expensive contract extension by Oklahoma. Rory McIlroy is part of a five-way tie atop the BMW Championship leaderboard through Round 1. A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts shared a few moments together at the Patriots-Eagles joint practice, and Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd opened up about their romantic relationship.
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