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New York Giants to sign RB Najee Harris, release WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

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The New York Giants agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent running back Najee Harris on Tuesday, league sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed to The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Giants released veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster

The 28-year-old Harris, who suffered a torn Achilles in Week 3 last season as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers, worked out for the Giants on Monday and drew praise from coach John Harbaugh.

“He looked good in the workout,” Harbaugh said. “He’s not back to 100 percent; he’s not in football shape yet. So, if we are able to do something, it’ll be a process (for him). (That’s) a guy who has a lot of experience. He’s a decorated vet.”

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The 6-foot-1, 242-pound Harris was a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021 who posted four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons before leaving for the Chargers in 2025. Harris has averaged 3.9 yards per carry and scored 28 rushing touchdowns in his career. He has also proved to be an adept pass catcher, tallying 183 receptions, 1,174 yards and six touchdowns through the air. He made the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2021.

On Monday, the Giants put a waived/injured designation on running back Dante “Turbo” Miller, who suffered a groin injury in the team’s preseason opener. That left their running back room a bit thin, with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary sitting atop the depth chart, and 2023 fifth-round pick Eric Gray also in reserve.

Skattebo and Tracy are still the most likely to serve as the team’s top two backs, though Tracy got himself into some trouble Saturday after failing to pick up a blitzer, who leveled quarterback Jaxson Dart for a sack. Harris now enters the equation as a running back who could push for touches once he is fully healthy.

As for Smith-Schuster, he was always a long shot to make the roster. The Giants signed the veteran in June, along with Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios, when their receiver group was depleted by injuries. With Darius Slayton now back on the field and Malik Nabers trending in the right direction, Smith-Schuster became the odd man out.

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How to watch Mariners vs. Brewers: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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Aug. 18, 2026 Updated 6:17 pm EDT

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Seattle Mariners to open a three-game series at American Family Field, with first pitch at 7:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Kyle Harrison (9-3, 2.99 ERA) will start for the Brewers, who are 77-48 this season and first in the NL Central. Bryce Miller (4-6, 3.39 ERA) is starting for the Mariners, who are 59-66 and third in the AL West.

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Mariners vs. Brewers odds

Favorite Moneyline: Brewers -179
Underdog Moneyline: Mariners +145
Total: 7.5
Total Over Odds: -118
Total Under Odds: -102

Injury reports

Brewers

Sal Frelick: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Cooper Pratt: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Abner Uribe: 15 Day IL (Forearm), JoJo Romero: 15 Day IL (Appendix), Joel Kuhnel: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Brandon Woodruff: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Rob Zastryzny: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Brian Fitzpatrick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Angel Zerpa: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Quinn Priester: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Brice Turang: day-to-day (Knee)

Mariners

Colt Emerson: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Luke Raley: 10 Day IL (Elbow), J.P. Crawford: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Matt Brash: 15 Day IL (Lat), Cole Wilcox: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Cooper Criswell: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Will Wilson: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Logan Evans: 60 Day IL (Arm), Carlos Vargas: 60 Day IL (Lat)

Stats to know

Milwaukee’s Brice Turang has hit 16 home runs this season. He has also tallied 76 RBIs (16th in MLB) and has scored 74 runs. In 523 plate appearances, he has recorded a .268 BA, .360 OBP and .450 SLG with a 12.6% walk rate and a 25.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 16 steals on 21 attempts.
In 448 plate appearances, Jake Bauers is hitting .275/.384/.500 with a .884 OPS and nine steals on 13 attempts. He has hit 21 long balls, driven in 70 runs and scored 71 times.
Randy Arozarena has hit 17 home runs this season. He has also tallied 53 RBIs and has scored 78 runs. In 502 plate appearances, he has recorded a .276 BA, .369 OBP and .459 SLG with a 9.4% walk rate and a 21.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 20 steals on 27 attempts.
In 497 plate appearances, Josh Naylor has hit 10 long balls, tallied 44 RBIs and scored 47 runs. He is batting .267/.331/.373 and has posted a 12.7% strikeout rate and a 7.8% walk rate. Naylor has recorded 24 steals on 31 attempts (10th in MLB).

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How to watch Dodgers vs. Rockies: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Colorado Rockies at 8:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, a game featuring two of MLB’s most consistent hitters. Freddie Freeman has an average of .302 (eighth in league) for the Dodgers, and Jake McCarthy ranks 10th at .294 for the Rockies. Eric Lauer (7-6, 4.67 ERA) gets the start for the Dodgers, who are 75-51 this season and first in the NL West. Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.59 ERA) is the expected starter for the Rockies, who are 50-75 and fifth in the NL West.

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Dodgers vs. Rockies odds

Favorite Moneyline: Dodgers -200
Underdog Moneyline: Rockies +165
Total: 11.5
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105

Injury reports

Dodgers

Dalton Rushing: 10 Day IL (Arm), Brock Stewart: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Will Klein: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Wrobleski: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Bobby Miller: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gavin Stone: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Cousins: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Blake Treinen: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Will Smith: 60 Day IL (Neck), Brusdar Graterol: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60 Day IL (Back), Ben Casparius: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Rockies

Tyler Freeman: 10 Day IL (Lumbar), Jaden Hill: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Sean Sullivan: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Chase Dollander: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bryant: 60 Day IL (Back), José Quintana: 60 Day IL (Elbow), McCade Brown: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), RJ Petit: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Welinton Herrera: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pierson Ohl: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Karros: 7 Day IL (Concussion), Hunter Goodman: day-to-day (Shoulder)

Stats to know

Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani has hit 29 home runs this season, which ranks 9th in MLB. He has also tallied 78 RBIs (12th in MLB) and has scored 81 runs. In 530 plate appearances, he has recorded a .295 BA, .392 OBP and .556 SLG with a 13.2% walk rate and a 23% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording seven steals on 10 attempts.
In 538 plate appearances, Andy Pages has hit 21 long balls, tallied 80 RBIs (8th in MLB) and scored 71 runs. He is batting .274/.340/.465 and has posted a 19.5% strikeout rate and an 8.4% walk rate. Pages has recorded 12 steals on 19 attempts.
Colorado’s McCarthy is slashing .294/.333/.491 this season with 13 home runs, 68 RBIs and an OPS of .824. He has a 16.8% strikeout rate and a 4.9% walk rate in 429 plate appearances, and he has scored 58 total runs. McCarthy has recorded 20 steals on 24 attempts.
In 487 plate appearances, TJ Rumfield has slashed .291/.372/.448 this season. He has hit 13 long balls and driven in 59 runs with a strikeout rate of 14.4% and a walk rate of 9.7%. and has scored 52 runs.

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Police investigating after body of man, 33, found at Charlton’s stadium

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General view of the inside of Charlton's home stadium, The Valley.

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Aug. 18, 2026 6:04 pm EDT Updated

Police are investigating after the body of a 33-year-old man was found at Charlton Athletic’s home stadium, the Valley, on Tuesday.

The club said the Metropolitan Police were called after an incident that occurred at the ground in south east London during the early hours of Monday morning.

A spokesman for the force told The Telegraph: “At around 11:15hrs on Tuesday, 18 August, officers attended the Valley stadium on Floyd Road, Charlton following concerns for the welfare of a person.

“Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and located a 33-year-old man, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported.

“Officers are investigating the possibility that the man had fallen from height prior to his death.

“The death is being treated as unexpected, and an investigation is ongoing.”

Charlton, who play in the Championship, opened their new season at home to Derby County with a 2-1 win on Saturday.

In a statement, the club said it was supporting the police’s investigation.

“Everyone at Charlton Athletic would like to express their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time,” read the club statement.

“The club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected.

“There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on the part of the club. Charlton Athletic would also like to thank its staff for the professionalism they have shown while dealing with a particularly difficult and distressing situation.”

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