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Unanswered questions as NFL camps approach

How’s that Bears QB competition going? Where will Jadeveon Clowney land? Those and more will need to be answered before Week 1.

Newton embracing new challenge, fresh start with Patriots

Cam Newton is the first to admit he’s still getting used to his new life as a member of the New England Patriots. Everything feels strange, from his morning ride to the stadium, to just putting on gear with different colors and insignia for the first time in nine NFL seasons. ”I don’t have to prove nothing,” Newton said in a conference call with reporters Friday.

NFL Rumors: Patriots showing interest in ex-Jets TE Jordan Leggett

The Patriots reportedly are considering former Jets and Bucs tight end Jordan Leggett as they seek depth at a desperately thin position.

Giants' Baker charged in robbery; Dunbar won't be prosecuted

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker was formally charged with four counts of robbery with a firearm in connection with a fight at a cookout in May, a prosecutor said Friday. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar, who also was arrested, won’t be prosecuted because of insufficient evidence, Broward County State Attorney Mike Satz said. Baker is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men.

How does Zach Ertz rank himself compared to Kittle and Kelce?

Zach Ertz is largely seen as No. 3 in the league these days behind George Kittle and Travis Kelce. Ertz weighed in. By Reuben Frank

Cruz, Twins capitalize when opportunity knocks

As a team, Minnesota is batting a major-league best .372 with runners in scoring position (RISP) this season.

Channel Information for August 7, 2020: Columbus Blue Jackets and Cincinnati Reds

Please refer to the channel information below for tonight’s Reds and Blue Jackets games.

Expect a lot of cool breezes when Brewers host Reds

If you like strikeouts, you’re going to probably love this weekend’s series between Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

Panthers season comes to an end with Game 4 loss to Islanders in qualifying series

The Florida Panthers’ 2019-20 season came to an end Friday when they were ousted by the New York Islanders in Game 4 of their qualifying series.

Digital Extra: Twins on playing at Kauffman Stadium

Barbecue, a big outfield and a pitcher’s park — the Twins love playing at the K.

Friday's Cardinals-Cubs game postponed after positive COVID-19 test

An eighth straight St. Louis Cardinals game has been postponed after an eighth Cardinals player tested positive for COVID-19.

Royals designate Jorge López for assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated right-hander Jorge López for assignment after activating him from the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Friday.

Wright & Wildes react to McCaffrey feeling the pressure as No. 1 fantasy pick

Nick Wright & Kevin Wildes react to Christian McCaffrey feeling the pressure as No. 1 fantasy pick. Wildes feels McCaffrey is putting too much stock in his ranking, while Nick says people will bombard his mentions if he doesn’t deliver.

Skip Bayless: Pelicans like to play offense, they will not play defense

Skip Bayless breaks down the Pelican’s loss to the Kings last night. He feels the Pelicans are great on offense but weak from a defensive perspective and says, ‘The Pelicans like to play offense, they will not play defense.’

Who's opting out of the 2020 NFL season and what their losses mean to teams

From impact starters to long shots, dozens of players will skip the NFL season. Here’s who won’t be playing and how it affects their teams.

49ers bring in DE Jordan on one-year contract

The 49ers have signed former first-round defensive end Dion Jordan to a one-year contract. Jordan spent the 2019 season with the Raiders, recording two sacks in seven games.

Titans' Beasley reports, starts COVID-19 testing

Vic Beasley, who was fined $500,000 for missing 10 days of training camp, will need three negative COVID-19 tests over a four-day period before he can enter the team’s facility.

It’s all in the family for Natalya: WWE Network Pick of the Week, August 7, 2020

Chris Broussard: Clippers put the clamps on the Mavericks, and they haven’t even peaked yet

After their buzzer-beater loss to the Suns, Kawhi and the Clippers bounced back yesterday with a win over the Mavericks. The Clippers saw Kawhi, Paul George, and Zubac all go for over 20 points in the 126-to-111 victory. After the game, when asked where the Clippers are on a scale of 1-to-10, Doc Rivers said his team is still at a 6 or 7 due to the fact that Montrezl Harrell is still missing, and starting point guard Patrick Beverly is battling a calf injury. Hear why Chris Broussard believes the Clippers are going to be dangerous down the stretch once they have their full team back.

SEC football players, staffers to be tested twice a week for COVID-19

The SEC will require football players and others in direct contact with the program to be tested at least twice weekly during the season.

Shannon Sharpe: If Portland keeps shooting the ball this way, they can beat anybody

The Lakers’ shooting woes continued last night against the Rockets. With no LeBron, LA was just under 45 percent from the floor and shot a season-worst 10 percent from 3. Meanwhile the Blazers have remained hot, knocking off the Nuggets last night behind Damian Lillard’s 45 points on 11-for-18 shooting from beyond the arc. As we know, Charles Barkley is on record predicting that if Portland makes the playoffs, they’ll knock off the Lakers. Hear what Shannon Sharpe has to say about Charles Barkley’s prediction.

Shannon Sharpe defends LeBron James for sitting out against Rockets: ‘It makes sense’

Last night LeBron James chose to take the night off as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets due to pain in his groin. Skip Bayless asks Shannon Sharpe what he thinks of LeBron possibly load managing before the playoffs. Shannon explains why it makes perfect sense for the star player to sit out with the Lakers already the No. 1 seed, though he does believe if LeBron had been performing better in the bubble, he doesn’t know if he would have sat out.

Top Tweets: Packers football is almost back

FOX Sports Wisconsin compiles the top tweets from the past week of Wisconsin sports.

Top Tweets: Randy Dobnak returns to Pittsburgh, beats hometown team

FOX Sports North compiles the top tweets and Instagram posts from the past week of Minnesota sports.

Nick Wright: The clock ran out on Tom Brady early last season — we have the evidence to prove it

Nick Wright discusses Tom Brady’s upcoming season in Tampa Bay. Nick makes the case for why Brady won’t have a great season with the Buccaneers.

Months later, no answers for Caldwell's death

Police have yet to make any arrests in the killing of former NFL receiver Reche Caldwell, as the mystery of who did it — and why — deepens.

Chris Broussard: The problem with the Blazers is they have absolutely no one to guard LeBron James

Chris Broussard discusses the Blazers’ recent dominance as they now stand only half a game back from the Lakers. That being said, Broussard still believes the Lakers have nothing to worry about because the Blazers don’t have anyone to successfully guard LeBron James.