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Jayden Daniels is drawing a hard line with his former program. A representative for the Washington Commanders quarterback sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter, demanding the school stop using his name, image, and likeness. The trigger? LSU giving cornerback D.J. Pickett the number five jersey — the number Daniels wore during his Heisman Trophy season in two thousand twenty three. That's a significant statement from a reigning NFL star protecting his brand.
Shifting to the hardwood, Paige Bueckers put on a second-half clinic for the Dallas Wings. She was quiet early, then turned it all the way up, scoring all twenty-two of her points after the break, including a crucial steal and basket down the stretch to seal a ninety-four to eighty-eight victory over the Tempo. That's the kind of performance that reminds you exactly why she was the most anticipated WNBA arrival in years.
And football is back, at least in preview form. All thirty-two NFL teams are seeing preseason action in week one, giving coaches their first real look at roster battles, backup competitions, and the young players fighting for a spot. It's not the regular season, but for dozens of players, these games mean everything.
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