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A tough start to training camp for the Carolina Panthers — second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field Thursday with an injury to his right knee. It was just the first day of camp, and already the Panthers are holding their breath on a young defender they were counting on to develop this season. No official word yet on severity, but the fact he left on a cart has everyone watching closely.
Shifting to the WNBA, the Indiana Fever are dealing with something far more serious than a box score. Former player Brianna Turner went public alleging that a male staffer was fired last season for sexual harassment and that players were encouraged to stay quiet about it. The Fever responded with a statement calling player and employee protection their top priority, but the story is still very much developing and the league will be paying attention.
And over in England, Aston Villa are making serious noise in the transfer market — reports indicate Villa have an agreement in place for Alejandro Garnacho and are deep in talks over a triple raid on Chelsea worth around one hundred million pounds. Unai Emery's side are building something, and this summer window suggests they are not done yet.
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