The Houston Texans’ first team president, Jamey Rootes, has died at age 56 after a “battle with mental health issues,” his wife confirmed in a social media post.
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur announced Tuesday that, after some consideration, QB Aaron Rodgers and other key starters will not play in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs tight end Blake Bell had surgery to repair what coach Andy Reid has termed an “unusual” hip flexor injury. Bell has served as Travis Kelce’s primary backup, but Kansas City has good depth at the tight end position.
On Tuesday, Ben Shelton announced he will be going pro, after a promising ATP start that included beating world No. 7 Casper Ruud. As he heads into the US Open main draw, all eyes will be on his next move.