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The Bounce: The player disempowerment era. Plus: NBA poster nostalgia

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The Bounce: The player disempowerment era. Plus: NBA poster nostalgia

David July 31, 2026

Welcome to The Bounce, The Athletic’s NBA newsletter.

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Finn Allen-powered Trent Rockets soar into top spot

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Finn Allen-powered Trent Rockets soar into top spot

David July 31, 2026

Manchester Super Giants struggle to set pace despite another Jos Buttler half-century

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How Barcelona were beaten on penalties by Birmingham in a pre-season friendly in front of Jude Bellingham

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How Barcelona were beaten on penalties by Birmingham in a pre-season friendly in front of Jude Bellingham

David July 31, 2026

Recap as English side Birmingham beat Barcelona 3-2 (pens.) after a 2-2 draw.

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Miami keeps another local talent home as 5-star, 2-way threat A’mir Sears picks Canes

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Miami keeps another local talent home as 5-star, 2-way threat A’mir Sears picks Canes

David July 31, 2026

Sears, who could play wide receiver or cornerback — or both — is the fifth five-star prospect in...

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Asante Samuel Jr. is the early standout at Steelers training camp

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Asante Samuel Jr. is the early standout at Steelers training camp

David July 31, 2026

Plus, Friday’s ‘mock game’ provides some hints about the current state of the depth chart.

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Sibley ton, Burns 89 lay Surrey foundations for victory

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Sibley ton, Burns 89 lay Surrey foundations for victory

David July 31, 2026

Graeme van Buuren hits 85 off 79 before Gloucestershire chase runs out of road

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Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest score from pre-season friendly with Jude Bellingham in the crowd

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Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest score from pre-season friendly with Jude Bellingham in the crowd

David July 31, 2026

Follow live as Barcelona face Championship side Birmingham City in England.

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Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’

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Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’

David July 31, 2026

With Romo on leave and J.J. Watt in CBS’s No. 1 NFL booth to replace him, what...

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Explained: Chelsea’s £10m fine and how the club avoided a points deduction

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Explained: Chelsea’s £10m fine and how the club avoided a points deduction

David July 31, 2026

Explaining the factors behind FA’s decision to fine Chelsea for 74 breaches of regulations — but not...

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Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest score, goal updates from pre-season friendly

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Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest score, goal updates from pre-season friendly

David July 31, 2026

Follow live as Barcelona face Championship side Birmingham City in England.

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