## Arenado to IL, Gorman Returns as Cardinals Face Padres

**St. Louis star out with shoulder injury; young third baseman back from rehab assignment**

Less than 24 hours after the MLB trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals will be without one of their stars as they begin a crucial three-game set against the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals are expected to place Nolan Arenado on the 10-day injured list (shoulder) prior to Friday's game, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo.

"The #STLCards are placing Nolan Arenado (shoulder) on the IL prior to today’s game against San Diego. It’s the same nagging injury that caused him to miss games in early July," tweeted Woo. "More here, plus additional roster moves: [link]"


Arenado has been battling a right shoulder issue since early July. He sat out several games last month, hoping to rest his shoulder and avoid a stint on the injured list. While the 34-year-old gold glove third baseman continues to excel defensively, he struggled at the plate in July, slashing .175/.230/.211 with two extra-base hits and two RBIs.

A career .282 hitter, Arenado is hitting a mere .235 this season, with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs. His last home run came on June 21 against the Cincinnati Reds.  This would mark only his third trip to the injured list during his 13-year career, the last coming in 2023.

**Gorman Steps Up as Arenado Goes Down**


In a corresponding move, Nolan Gorman (back) is coming off the 10-day injured list and is expected to see a majority of the starts at third base. The 27-year old began a rehab assignment on Tuesday and has gone 3-for-13 with a double and home run during his three games with Double-A Springfield.

On the season, Gorman is slashing .219/.310/.408 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs in 66 games. After an impressive June in which he hit .256 with six home runs and 16 RBIs, Gorman cooled off last month, hitting .214 with two home runs in nine games.

The Cardinals currently sit five and a half games behind the Padres for the third and final NL Wild Card spot.




## Arenado to IL, Gorman Returns as Cardinals Face Padres

**St. Louis star out with shoulder injury; young third baseman back from rehab assignment**

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Cardinals Expected to Place Nolan Arenado on 10-Day Injured List

## Timberwolves Bolster Wings With Underrated Free Agent Signing

**Johnny Juzang Joins Minnesota on One-Year Deal**

The Minnesota Timberwolves have addressed a potential weakness in their backcourt rotation by signing free agent guard Johnny Juzang to a one-year contract, sources confirmed Friday, August 1st.  

Juzang, who played his first three NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz, brings shooting prowess and size to the Wolves' bench. Last season, he averaged 8.9 points per game on 37.6% shooting from beyond the arc in just 19.8 minutes per game.


**A Low-Risk, High-Reward Addition**

This signing represents a low-risk, high-reward move for Minnesota.  While Juzang may not see significant playing time, his proven ability to contribute offensively makes him a valuable addition to a team seeking depth at the wing position. He is 6'7", offering versatility as he can play both shooting guard and small forward.

Head Coach Chris Finch and his staff are known for their player development, which could be beneficial for Juzang as he seeks to solidify his role in the NBA.


**Young Wings Stepping Up**

The Timberwolves already boast promising young wings in Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark, who excel defensively and in transition. However, neither is as consistent a three-point shooter as Juzang.  This opens the door for Juzang to potentially earn minutes if he impresses during training camp.


**Juzang: A Potential Steal?**

As a backup option for Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, Juzang could prove to be a steal for the Timberwolves. The one-year contract incentivizes him to perform at his best, aiming to secure a long-term role in Minnesota.



**Timberwolves Add Two-Way Forward Enrique Freeman**

In another move Friday, the Timberwolves signed forward Enrique Freeman to a two-way NBA contract.  Freeman impressed during the NBA Summer League after going undrafted and having previously played on a two-way deal with the Indiana Pacers. 

“Biggest goal is to get a contract and be a steady NBA player,” Freeman said recently.

Now with the Timberwolves, Freeman will look to earn his spot in Minnesota's competitive rotation through consistent performances in practice and for the G-League affiliate Iowa Wolves.  



These new additions bolster the Timberwolves' depth and offer exciting potential for the upcoming season. 


## Timberwolves Bolster Wings With Underrated Free Agent Signing

**Johnny Juzang Joins Minnesota on One-Year Deal**

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The Timberwolves Find An Underrated Wing In Free Agency

## Inches Away from Playoffs: Justin Thomas Skips Wyndham Championship for Hometown Event

**From Heartbreak to Triumph: A Season of Transformation**

The late Arnold Palmer famously said, "Golf is a game of inches. The most important are the six inches between your ears."  Justin Thomas knows this well. His 2023 season ended in heartbreak at the Wyndham Championship when a missed putt by a single stroke cost him a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. A wayward tee shot and a near-magical recovery left him needing a chip on the 72nd hole to keep his season alive, but it agonizingly rolled off the flagstick.

Fast forward to 2025, and Thomas is a different story. With a win at the RBC Heritage – his first since the 2022 PGA Championship – and seven top-10 finishes, he's sitting comfortably in fifth place on the FedExCup standings. This year's Wyndham Championship? A tournament Thomas chose to skip, opting instead for a homecoming filled with meaning.

##  A Special Homecoming: Justin Thomas Hosts His Junior Golf Event 

Thomas returned to his childhood home of Louisville, Kentucky, this week to host the AJGA Justin Thomas Junior Championship at Harmony Landing Country Club, his old stomping grounds. 

"I see all those kids down in the chipping green and just the amount of hours I spent in my life down there and up on the putting green there, outside the pro shop," Thomas said during an interview. "I can't even fathom the amount of mozzarella sticks I've had inside that pool house for lunch... This was my life. I arguably spent more time here than I did my own house growing up."

This marks the 10th year of the event, which began Tuesday and runs through Friday.  Thomas, now a father to his daughter Molly Grace Thomas, born in November 2024,  spent a day with the junior players, answering questions and offering advice before the tournament kicked off. Fatherhood has brought him a renewed perspective on both life and golf.

"I'm starting to play against these kids that are playing in my tournament, but that's the hope, hopefully play against all of them," Thomas said.




## Inches Away from Playoffs: Justin Thomas Skips Wyndham Championship for Hometown Event

**From Heartbreak to Triumph: A Season of Transformation**

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The Heartfelt Reason Justin Thomas Skipped the Wyndham Champ

The Heartfelt Reason Justin Thomas Skipped the Wyndham Championship This Week

## Tigers' Torres: "It Would Be Awesome" to Land Suárez

**Detroit Could Make Deadline Season's Biggest Splash**

The Detroit Tigers, who once dominated the AL Central in the first half of the season, have stumbled since the All-Star break and now find themselves struggling.  But if one star player has his way, the front office will make a blockbuster trade before the deadline: bringing back Eugenio Suárez. 

Second baseman Gleyber Torres, a teammate of Suárez on Team Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, is enthusiastic about the prospect. “It’s going to be awesome,” he said Tuesday. “He treats people the right way. He's easy to talk to. He always wants to help the players. It would be a really, really good addition for us.”

Torres and Suárez share a strong bond forged during their time together on Team Venezuela. "I think he’s a better person than player,” Torres said. “He is a humble guy, an awesome person. I've known him for many years. Our relationship is really good."


**Suárez Eyes Return to Detroit Roots**

The sentiment isn't one-sided. Suárez himself has expressed his desire to return to Detroit, the team where he began his career in 2014. "To finish where everything started, it would be cool," he said the day before playing in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. "It would mean a lot to me."

Suárez acknowledges how much has changed since his initial stint with the Tigers. “Since I was there, it's been a lot different. It’s a new team with a lot of young guys and a lot of talent. I think they have a really good chance to make it more than the playoffs this year."


**Trade Rumors Heat Up**

After several trades for pitchers, a reunion between Suárez and the Tigers seems increasingly likely, especially considering their second baseman's eagerness for the deal. If it happens, Detroit could be poised for a deep playoff run. 


## Tigers' Torres: "It Would Be Awesome" to Land Suárez

**Detroit Could Make Deadline Season's Biggest Splash**

The Detroit Tigers, who once dominated the AL 

Gleyber Torres and Eugenio Suarez Agree, The Tigers Need to 

Gleyber Torres and Eugenio Suarez Agree, The Tigers Need to Acquire the Slugger

##  Tulane Green Wave "Vetted Every Angle" Before Signing Ex-BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff

**Sumrall Explains Extensive Due Diligence Behind Latest Addition to Quarterback Room**


Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall left no doubt about the thoroughness of his team's vetting process when it came to securing former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff.  Speaking at the American Conference Media Day in Charlotte, Sumrall detailed the multi-faceted approach taken before bringing Retzlaff on board after his departure from BYU earlier this month.

“After doing our due diligence on the university’s side of things with everything around Jake, we got the green light to move forward," Sumrall said. 'Then you check to make sure that, academically, things are a fit and that worked. And then, the football component, you have to make a decision on. Felt like, when it presented, we vetted every angle of it. As we went through that process, it checked all the boxes, so let’s do this.”

Sumrall's prior relationship with Retzlaff played a role in his desire to bring him to Tulane.  He had recruited Retzlaff out of Riverside Community College during his tenure at Troy in 2022. At that time, Troy was the quarterback's lone offer until BYU came in late, leading to Retzlaff’s eventual commitment to the Cougars.

“Jake had one offer out of Riverside Community College for a really long time and it was Troy,” Sumrall recalled. “We won our conference championship game at Troy that year, and two days later, I went on a flight to go see Jake. Then BYU came in, and proximity to home and other factors led him there.”


Sumrall expressed confidence in Retzlaff's ability to contribute to the Green Wave.  “I don’t subscribe to the theory that less is more,” he said. “If we have an opportunity to add a capable player that can help us win, we’re going to do it.”

Retzlaff now joins a competitive quarterback room with three fellow transfers and will aim to secure the starting position when Tulane kicks off its season against Northwestern on August 30th.   




##  Tulane Green Wave "Vetted Every Angle" Before Signing Ex-BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff

**Sumrall Explains Extensive Due Diligence Behind Latest Addition to

Ex-BYU quarterback fully &quot;vetted&quot; by new team, say

Ex-BYU quarterback fully &quot;vetted&quot; by new team, say coach

## Kyron Drones: A Quarterback on a Mission

**Virginia Tech Star Focused on Contending in ACC Race**

Kyron Drones enters the 2025 college football season as one of the most intriguing quarterbacks in the nation. The Houston native has emerged as a dark horse Heisman contender thanks to his dual-threat abilities and leadership on the field, making him a key figure for Virginia Tech’s aspirations.  

“We want to put ourselves in a position to compete,” Drones stated at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte this week, highlighting his dedication to leading the Hokies to success. 


**Training with NFL Stars Fortifies His Resolve**

Drones' journey has been shaped by rigorous training alongside his cousin, Cam Ward (now the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft), and former Colorado star Shedeur Sanders (recently selected No. 144 overall in the NFL Draft). Their intense workouts, which even included a Fourth of July celebration with football drills followed by fireworks from a Miami yacht, have forged Drones’ resilience.

While Sanders has received media attention for his draft position, Drones stands as his defender: “A lot of people got their own opinions about Shedeur and they don’t really know him,” he said. “He doesn’t care what people say. He’s going to go out there and play football.”


**Dedication to Growth Fuels His Potential**

Drones' commitment extends beyond high-profile training sessions.  He has also diligently worked with renowned quarterback coach Darrell Colbert since high school, recently honing his skills in Turks and Caicos. 

With a laser focus on success, Drones is ready to lead Virginia Tech into the 2025 season, starting with a crucial matchup against South Carolina in Atlanta on August 31st (ESPN, 3 p.m. ET).


This could be the year that Kyron Drones truly shines and establishes himself as a force to be reckoned with in the ACC.  


## Kyron Drones: A Quarterback on a Mission

**Virginia Tech Star Focused on Contending in ACC Race**

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## Hollywood Lights On BYU Basketball? Documentary in the Works

**Could a documentary capture BYU's historic rise in college basketball?** 

A Hollywood producer has reportedly pitched a film focused on the Cougars' 2025-26 season, according to ESPN.  If greenlit, it wouldn't just be a basketball story; it would delve into themes of belief and high expectations.

### A Star-Studded Cast is Ready for Prime Time

BYU already boasts a roster primed for the big screen:

* **AJ Dybantsa:** The 6-foot-10 phenom projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He's athletic, powerful, and playing under a lucrative NIL deal.
* **Richie Saunders:** A sharpshooter and emotional leader who helped BYU reach the Sweet Sixteen last season.
* **Keba Keita:** A high-flying center with immense upside and another returning contributor from the team's tournament run.

The cast is further bolstered by head coach Kevin Young, an NBA veteran quickly becoming one of college basketball's most intriguing leaders.

### Underdog to Contender: The Plot Thickens 

BYU stunned critics last season with a second-weekend NCAA Tournament appearance – their first since the Jimmer Fredette era in 2011.  Over the final two months, they led the nation in offensive efficiency, shooting 37% from deep and nearly 60% inside the arc.

Their success defied expectations, creating a compelling narrative for a documentary: underdog overachievers reloading with elite talent. Now, BYU is no longer sneaking up on anyone; ESPN has already named them a national title contender.


###  A Spotlight Could Change Everything

A documentary wouldn't just tell BYU's story; it could shape its future. National exposure from a series like "Last Chance U" or "Full Court Press" could impact recruiting, fan engagement, and elevate the program's national standing. If the Cougars make a deep tournament run with Dybantsa at the helm, it could change how they are viewed across the country.


Coach Young, with NBA ties and a modern approach, already attracts top talent. A high-profile documentary would amplify what he is building in Provo.

###  Will Cameras Roll? 

While there's no official greenlight yet, the interest is palpable. The buzz is growing. If cameras arrive at the Marriott Center this fall, BYU fans might not just witness history; they could be a part of it.



Stay tuned. Something big is brewing in Provo.


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