1. Friday Notes for August 1st, 2025
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    Friday Notes for August 1st, 2025

    Friday's notes cover Kamala Harris's post-election TV diet, Metro Boomin's A Futuristic Summa drop, and Bad Bunny joining Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS in Formula 1.

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  2. Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested on Federal Gambling Charges
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    Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested on Federal Gambling Charges

    Gilbert Arenas and five co-defendants face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation out of an Encino mansion featuring high-stakes poker games.

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  3. Wednesday Notes for July 30th, 2025
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    Wednesday Notes for July 30th, 2025

    Wednesday's notes lead with a new collection of Okwui Enwezor's writings from Duke University Press — essential reading on curatorial thinking and cultural scale.

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  4. Tuesday Notes for July 29th, 2025
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    Tuesday Notes for July 29th, 2025

    Tuesday, July 29: Philadelphia honors Teddy Pendergrass with a street renaming, BlackStar Film Festival opens in Philly, and Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Fall 2025 drops.

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  5. DeVonta Smith to miss Monday's practice with back tightness
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    DeVonta Smith to miss Monday's practice with back tightness

    Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will miss Monday’s training camp practice with back tightness. Safety Andrew Mukuba, receiver Danny Gray, and LB Smael Mondon Jr. are also out.

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  6. Broncos, Courtland Sutton agree to 4-year, $92 million deal: Sources
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    Broncos, Courtland Sutton agree to 4-year, $92 million deal: Sources

    The Denver Broncos locked up wide receiver Courtland Sutton on a four-year, $92 million extension — $41 million guaranteed — finalized Monday after training camp practice.

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  7. Deion Sanders Overcomes Bladder Cancer Battle, Returns to Colorado Coaching Duties
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    Deion Sanders Overcomes Bladder Cancer Battle, Returns to Colorado Coaching Duties

    Deion Sanders disclosed he underwent complete bladder removal surgery this year to defeat an aggressive bladder cancer diagnosis. His medical team at CU Cancer Center says he’s cured.

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  8. Monday Notes for July 28th, 2025
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    Monday Notes for July 28th, 2025

    Monday, July 28: Ghana mourns highlife legend Daddy Lumba at 60, Nike KD 18 Halloween drops, and Shedeur Sanders addresses his two speeding citations at Browns camp.

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  9. Shedeur Sanders Says He's Learned His Lesson After Two Speeding Tickets
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    Shedeur Sanders Says He's Learned His Lesson After Two Speeding Tickets

    Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders was cited for driving 91 mph then 101 mph in Ohio within 12 days. At Friday’s camp, he said he’s learned his lesson — both tickets are settled.

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  10. Jalen Carter Returns to Practice After Missing Eagles Training Camp with Shoulder Injury
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    Jalen Carter Returns to Practice After Missing Eagles Training Camp with Shoulder Injury

    Eagles Pro Bowl DT Jalen Carter returned to practice on a limited basis Monday after missing the first three training camp sessions with a shoulder injury sustained before camp opened.

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  11. Report: Joe Mixon Expected to Miss Extended Time With Foot Injury
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    Report: Joe Mixon Expected to Miss Extended Time With Foot Injury

    Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon is on the NFI list with a foot injury. Per Ian Rapoport, he’ll miss extended time and be re-evaluated closer to the start of the regular season.

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  12. Aaron Rodgers Responds Diplomatically to Terry Bradshaw's Criticism
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    Aaron Rodgers Responds Diplomatically to Terry Bradshaw's Criticism

    Terry Bradshaw called the Steelers’ signing of Aaron Rodgers ‘a joke’ and told him to ‘go chew on bark.’ At training camp, Rodgers acknowledged Bradshaw’s status and responded with grace.

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