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Last-place Nationals dismiss Martinez, GM Rizzo

Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo Sunday night, the club announced, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.

Cowboys Pro Bowler KaVontae Turpin lands in legal trouble just weeks before training camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Texas on marijuana and weapons charges on Saturday. 

The speedy receiver and return specialist for Dallas is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after being arrested and booked into Collin County Jail, per The Dallas Morning News

Turpin faces possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, both being misdemeanors in Texas. Jail records also confirm that Turpin was released from jail on Sunday.

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There are no further specifics on Turpin’s incident or whether he will face any discipline from the Cowboys or the NFL.

This isn’t the first time Turpin has dealt with off-the-field legal issues, as he was kicked off his TCU Horned Frogs squad due to assault charges, which he pleaded guilty to in college.

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Turpin ended up going undrafted out of college, where he played in several leagues before ultimately landing with the Cowboys in 2022.

He ended up finding a solid home there, earning two Pro Bowl nods during his three seasons, most of which were due to his ability to make magic happen on special teams. 

He was a first-team All-Pro last season after totaling a league-high 904 return yards on kickoffs with one touchdown. He also had a punt return and 187 yards on those kicks last season. 

Turpin can also provide some breakout speed when Dak Prescott gets him the ball, hauling in 31 receptions for 420 yards with two touchdowns.

The Cowboys will open training camp on July 21, beginning their preparation for their Week 1 matchup — a "Thursday Night Football" bout to kick off the NFL season against the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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Larry Fitzgerald's son commits to Notre Dame, joining other NFL legends' children with Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have brought in yet another son of a former NFL star. 

Devin Fitzgerald — the son of Arizona Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald, who should be heading to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 with his first time ballot — announced his commitment on Saturday. 

He also considered UCLA, but ultimately chose the Fighting Irish.

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Fitzgerald is ranked the 55th-best receiver in his 2026 class, per 247Sports.com. He is a three-star prospect out of Brophy Prep in Arizona. 

He won’t be the only son of a former NFL great looking to make his own mark on the game, as the Fighting Irish will be filled with the next generation.

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The receivers room alone has Jerome Bettis Jr., the son of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis; Elijah Burress, whose father is Super Bowl-champion receiver Plaxico Burress; and Kaydon Finley, the son of Green Bay Packers Super Bowl-champion Jermichael Finley. 

On defense, Thomas Davis Jr., the son of ex-Carolina Panthers All-Pro Thomas Davis, also said he’s heading to South Bend in 2026.

Fitzgerald revealed to ESPN that Notre Dame offered him a scholarship in May following his junior season, where he hauled in 52 receptions for 720 yards with nine touchdowns. He also has a good relationship with Mike Brown, who he has known "since I was 5 years old."

"I’ve developed into a better ballplayer, and they really think I’m going to turn into a great player," Fitzgerald told ESPN. "…He’s shown me that I can come in, step up and play early. That’s their plan with me."

The elder Fitzgerald became a star at Pitt during his college days, as he won the Biletnikoff Award in 2003 as just a sophomore. He had over 1,000 yards in each of his two seasons as a Panther before entering the 2004 NFL Draft. 

He ended up being the third overall pick by the Cardinals, and they kept him for 17 years. Fitzgerald would go on to have 1,432 catches for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns. He also won the 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

"Having my dad there to help me throughout the recruiting process has been great," Devin Fitzgerald said of his father’s influence. "He knows what’s important."

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'Dominant' Wheeler's 1st CG since '21 lifts Phils

Veteran starter Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, improving to 9-2 after allowing only a leadoff homer to Austin Hays in the fifth inning.
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