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1. Boxer Alycia Baumgardner tested positive before July fight

• Alycia Baumgardner, junior lightweight champion, tested positive for banned substances before her July 15 fight against Christina Linardatou.

• Positive results for mesterolone and methenolone acetate metabolites in prefight "A" sample, subsequent tests after the fight came back clean.

• Baumgardner denied taking the substances, stating they were unfamiliar to her and contrary to her training principles.

• Matchroom Boxing informed of adverse finding on August 12, will defer to regulatory authorities for investigation and guidance.

• WBC and Drug Free Sport are investigating the test results; promoter Lou DiBella calls for standardized testing in boxing.

2. Cubs' Marcus Stroman has rib cartilage fracture; no return timeline

• Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman diagnosed with a cartilage fracture in his right rib after MRI.

• Stroman experienced discomfort in his ribs after a bullpen session, already nursing a sore hip.

• Stroman hasn't pitched since July 31, with a 9.11 ERA in July after a strong start to the season.

• Stroman's return timeline uncertain; might miss rest of the season, says Cubs' president of baseball operations.

• Javier Assad steps in for Stroman, contributing a six-inning effort in a recent game; Cubs' rotation facing challenges.

3. Jonathan Taylor away from Colts for excused personal matter
   

• Jonathan Taylor leaves Indianapolis Colts training camp due to a personal matter, with club permission.

• The absence is unrelated to Taylor's contract standoff; he has been seeking a contract extension and previously requested a trade.

• Taylor returned to camp recently after off-site ankle injury treatment but left again due to personal matter.

• Taylor is currently on the physically unable to perform list, has not played since December, and is seeking an extension.

• Taylor led NFL in rushing in 2021, accumulating 3,841 rushing yards in his career.

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