Seven story lines to watch as NFL training camps open

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Tom Brady (12) and the Patriots couldn't keep up with Fletcher Cox's Eagles in Super Bowl LII.

Fates of Eagles, Patriots among seven story lines to watch as NFL training camps open

Football is back. After a frenetic offseason, the on-field work at last begins in earnest as 30 of the NFL's 32 teams report for training camp later this week. Here are seven of the most compelling story lines across the league.

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It's been 35 years since George Brett went bonkers in the infamous pine tar game

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Police accidentally tear gas several Tour de France riders amid farmers' protest

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Gary Sanchez looks on during the New York Yankees' game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Gary Sanchez's apparent lack of hustle hurts Yankees in loss to Rays
A pair of plays from Gary Sanchez that seemed to be low on effort from the catcher hurt the Yankees in a one-run loss to the Rays.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) holds his hat while he stands on the mound to pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field.

Anthony Rizzo pitches for first time in MLB career as Cubs turn to position players again
Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo got his wish to pitch in an MLB game granted by manager Joe Maddon as the Cubs turned to position players to finish up a game again.

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh addresses reporters at Big Ten Media Days.

What does a quieter Jim Harbaugh say about Michigan in 2018?
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh seemed almost muted, by design, during his media day peformance. What does a quieter, more docile Harbaugh at say about Michigan in 2018?

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Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon held the Reds hitless through seven innings Monday in his first major league appearance.

Cardinals rookie returns from brain surgery to throw 7 no-hit innings
Rookie right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon, whose career was in jeopardy last year after being hit by a batted ball, doesn't allow a hit in MLB debut.

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer fired wide receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday.

Ohio State fires wide receivers coach after wife files domestic violence protection order
Zach Smith was the last original member of Urban Meyer's first Buckeyes football team in 2012. He also worked for Meyer at Florida.

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Brady Reiff (91) was charged with public intoxication after mixing up a police care with an Uber.

Iowa player charged with public intoxication after police say he mistook cop car for Uber
Iowa defensive tackle Brady Reiff, 22, was arrested and charged with public intoxication after police say he drunkenly mistook a police car for an Uber.

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Jul 11, 2018; Trenton, NJ, USA; Binghamton Rumble Ponies outfielder Tim Tebow (15) warms up for batting practice at ARM & HAMMER Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-384347 ORIG FILE ID: 20180711_szo_fb5_01

Mets minor-leaguer Tim Tebow done for season after breaking his hand
Tim Tebow's second year in the minor leagues appears to be over. The New York Mets minor-leaguer broke his hand and will have surgery on Tuesday.