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Photo: Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images Neutrogena has issued an apology to the late actress Hayden Panettiere for terminating her contract in 2015 after she publicly discussed her battle with postpartum depression. Panettiere, who passed away recently at the age of 36, had been a prominent face for the skincare brand for a decade.

Photo: Parker S. Freedman / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables has secured a new six-year contract, ensuring his tenure with the Sooners through the 2029 season. The agreement, approved by the Oklahoma Board of Regents, is valued at $51.6 million, marking a significant raise for Venables, who will now earn an average of $8.6 million annually. This new contract replaces his previous six-year, $43.5 million deal signed in December 2021.

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Photo: Michael Hickey / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens face a setback as center Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's (August 19) joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, likely sidelining him for the season. Pinter, who was set to replace Tyler Linderbaum after his move to the Las Vegas Raiders, was carted off the field in Eagan, Minnesota, wearing a full-leg brace.

Photo: Timothy T Ludwig / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Denver Broncos have bolstered their defensive lineup by signing veteran safety Taylor Rapp. The 28-year-old joins the Broncos after an injury-shortened stint with the Buffalo Bills, where he played for three seasons. Rapp, originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, has accumulated 12 interceptions over 93 NFL games.

Photo: Mike Mulholland / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Detroit Lions are facing uncertainty regarding the availability of their star tight end, Sam LaPorta, for Week One of the 2026 NFL season. During a recent practice, LaPorta sustained a hip injury, and head coach Dan Campbell has expressed concerns about his readiness for the season opener. "I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know," Campbell said, according to ClutchPoints.

Photo: Clive Brunskill / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced today that the 2026 US Open will feature the largest prize pool in Grand Slam history, with a total of $108 million. This marks a 20% increase from the previous year and a 44% increase over two years. The men's and women's singles champions will each receive a record $5.5 million, the highest payout ever for a tennis event.

Photo: Mike Coppola / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is poised to start under center in the upcoming preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday (August 22). Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that McCarthy will "more than likely" take the field as the starting quarterback, as he aims to secure the number-two spot on the depth chart.

Photo: Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon has returned to practice after recovering from a hamstring injury. The first-round draft pick was back on the field today (August 20) during a joint practice with the New England Patriots. This marks his first practice in two weeks, and he participated in a limited capacity.

Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs will start for the Detroit Lions in their preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday (August 22). Head coach Dan Campbell announced the decision, as Dobbs competes with rookie Luke Altmyer for the backup quarterback position behind starter Jared Goff, who will not play.