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Falcons add
QB Rush
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a minor injury and should return soon.
The Falcons then added Cooper Rush to training camp with Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from an ACL tear and veteran Trevor Siemian released. Jack Strand is Atlanta’s only other healthy signal-caller. Stefanski described Tagovailoa’s injury as a “flare-up” and doesn’t expect a long absence.
Tagovailoa will attend practice but won’t participate in 11-on-11 drills. Stefanski emphasized that Tagovailoa will be ready as camp continues.
Infantino
sets deadline
GENEVA (AP) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup.
Infantino says it’s underwritten by the investment firm of Jared Kushner’s brother. Infantino details the “singular and unique funding opportunity” in a letter to members about creating a $20 billion FIFA subsidiary running its competitions and commercial rights.
It would be 20% owned by private investors. The project has met opposition from European soccer body UEFA and Britain’s Prime Minister.
Argentina
disciplined
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final. It also charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one. Molina and Thiago Almada also are charged with unsporting behavior, with the same charge leveled against Spain player Gavi.
Argentina’s players carried a banner with the slogan “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” -- “The Malvinas are Argentine” -- after beating England.
Eagles happy
for LeBron
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James. The NBA star has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, overshadowing the Eagles’ offseason moves.
Eagles players including Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley are excited about James joining Philly’s sports scene. Barkley even pitched Philadelphia to James as a great place to end his career.
Meanwhile, the Eagles placed linebacker Jonathan Greenard on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a pectoral strain. The team expects him ready for the September 13 opener.