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NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.
UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows
The NFL has been spicing up its international games with halftime performers, a bit like mini-Super Bowls. British rapper Giggs performed Sunday at halftime of the game between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Marchenko's hat trick and Merzlikins' 48 saves help Blue Jackets spoil Wild home opener with 7-4 win
Kirill Marchenko had his fourth career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves in his season debut to carry the Columbus Blue Jackets past Minnesota 7-4 to spoil the Wild’s home opener on Saturday. 
Koi Perich’s interception return lifts Minnesota over Purdue 27-20
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20. Drake Lindsey threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns for the Golden Gophers, who overcame deficits of 10-0 and 20-13. 
Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep
A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons.
Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026
The popular baseball team Savannah Bananas is bringing their family-friendly “Banana Ball” style to Target Field for three games over the weekend of Aug. 7, 2026. The season will also see an expansion, with five additional teams playing around the country.
Vikings keep the development process for recovering J.J. McCarthy in motion during the bye week
The Minnesota Vikings welcomed their time off from a much-needed bye week after a two-game trip to Europe amid an early season surge of injuries. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn't get a break.