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In Atlanta, Michael Penix Junior is cleared to start Sunday against Chicago barring any setbacks this week. The second-year quarterback is managing a rib injury but the Falcons are confident enough to keep him under center, which tells you everything about how they feel heading into this one.
Shifting to the NBA, JJ Redick is not sugarcoating it when it comes to Bronny James. The Lakers head coach said flat out he does not think Bronny has played well this preseason, and the numbers back that up — eleven points against twelve turnovers across four games. That is a tough ratio for a young player trying to carve out a roster spot in the brightest market in basketball.
And over in Jacksonville, the Brian Thomas Junior trade rumor situation just picked up serious momentum. An NFL insider is reporting a significant update in what has become one of the more intriguing storylines at the receiver position this season. Thomas is a legitimate weapon, and if he moves, it reshapes the landscape for multiple teams chasing help at wideout before the deadline.
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