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MLB-best Brewers, scrappy Mariners try to stay on a roll

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:55:15 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers and the visiting Seattle Mariners will be buoyed in their own ways by important series wins over the weekend when they begin a three-game set on Tuesday.

The Brewers return home after taking three of four at the Los Angeles Dodgers, a bit of revenge after the Dodgers swept them out of the 2025 National League Championship Series.

'Any time y

New Guardians hurler Foster Griffin aims to cut down slumbering Giants

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:40:20 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians' most significant trade deadline acquisition will be on the mound for their series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants.

Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin (13-4, 3.25 ERA) takes on Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt (3-3, 6.11) in an interleague matchup on Tuesday night.

National League All-Star Griffin was acquired from the Was

Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:55:05 GMT

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For the first time in 65 years and only the second time ever, the Big Ten Conference boasts the top two teams in the AP preseason Top 25 poll with Ohio State ranked No. 1 and Oregon No. 2.

The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes to gain the No. 1 spot for the ninth time overall and the first time since 2015.

The Duck

NFL transactions roundup: Panthers sign TE Darren Waller

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:40:33 GMT

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--The Panthers officially added tight end Darren Waller and waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton on Monday.

Waller, 33, ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins last season, posting 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in six games.

Over nine seasons with four teams, the sixth-round pick of the Ravens in 2015 h

Dash deal M Emina Ekic to Italy's Parma Calcio 1913

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:25:14 GMT

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The Houston Dash transferred midfielder Emina Ekic to Italy's Parma Calcio 1913 for an undisclosed fee on Monday.

Ekic, 27, appeared in five matches for Houston after arriving from Lexington SC in April.

She began her pro career at Racing Louisville, who made her the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft. She had three goals and one assist in 38 appearanc

Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:19:07 GMT

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Right-hander Michael Wacha will have a tough act to follow on Monday night when he takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a four-game home series against the Athletics.

Noah Cameron fired a one-hit, complete-game shutout on Sunday afternoon in the Royals' 3-0 victory against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

That performance helped

MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:40:21 GMT

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Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Cameron (7-8), making his first career appearance at Angel Stadium, threw five perfect innings before issuing a leadoff

Mariners take series in Houston behind Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Cal Raleigh homered for the first time in two weeks and Bryan Woo produced a rare quality start on the road as the visiting Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Raleigh delivered the deciding blast in the top of the sixth inning when he popped a solo homer with two outs off Astros rel

Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is set to play his 15th NFL season back in his home state after signing with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported on Sunday evening.

Miller confirmed the news on his Instagram account, posting a picture of himself in a Cowboys uniform with the caption, 'Hereee Weee Gooo @dallascowboys LFG!!!'

Miller is a native of Texas wh

Rockies score 7 unanswered runs to rally past Giants

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:25:05 GMT

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Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan, the bottom two hitters in the Colorado batting order, smacked three-run home runs and the visiting Rockies completed a season-series win over the San Francisco Giants with a 13-7 victory Sunday afternoon.

The Rockies took advantage of 10 walks to take two of three in the final meetings of the year over the Giants, completing the s

Rockies scores 7 unanswered runs to rally past Giants

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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The Rockies took advantage of 10 walks to take two of three in the final meetings of the year over the Giants, completing the s

Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:19:10 GMT

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Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

The 403-foot opposite-field sho

Report: Alex Cora expected to be next Phillies manager

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:25:06 GMT

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Alex Cora turned down an offer to become the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in April, but if interim manager Don Mattingly does not guide the team to at least a World Series berth, Cora will likely be the team's next skipper, USA Today reported on Sunday.

Cora, 50, was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox on April 25 after a 10-17 start, and the next day was

Red Sox put DH Masataka Yoshida, RHP Justin Slaten on IL

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:19:05 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter Mastaka Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Justin Slaten (elbow) on the 15-day IL on Sunday.

Slaten's placement on the IL is retroactive to Thursday. In corresponding moves, the Red Sox recalled catcher Mickey Gasper and left-hander Raymond Burgos from Triple-A Worcester.

The Red Sox

Astros have pitchers aplenty available against Mariners

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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With two off days framing their series against the Seattle Mariners, the Astros had three starters in the bullpen for the weekend: right-handers Ronel Blanco, Tatsuya Imai and Cristian Javier.

Blanco covered the final four innings of the Astros' 10-5 loss on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts. It marked his first relief ap

Wyatt Langford, Rangers look to extend good feelings vs. A's

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:40:22 GMT

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Wyatt Langford's bat has been in hibernation and the Texas Rangers hope mid-August is a good time for its reappearance.

The 24-year-old Langford is fresh off his first homer since Aug. 1 and his first multi-hit outing since July 25 when the Rangers complete a three-game series against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

Langford's second

Giants, Rockies vie to capture season series

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:25:08 GMT

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Two teams very familiar with one another will use starting pitchers the opponent is totally or generally unfamiliar with when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants wrap up their season series Sunday afternoon in Northern California.

Season-series bragging rights will be on the line when the Rockies send rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes (0-4, 5.61 ERA) i

Ukraine hits Russian aerospace and energy targets in major deep-strike operations: Zelenskyy

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:31 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], August 16 (ANI): Ukraine on Saturday launched a series of successful long-range operations targeting key Russian aerospace, military, and energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the border.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the development in a post on X, revealing that the forces deployed long-range 'Flamingo' missiles to strike the Progress Rocket Space Center in Russ

With an eye on the wild card, Orioles join Rays in playing 'meaningful baseball'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:25:06 GMT

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Before Saturday night's game against the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he was happy the club was playing meaningful games in August after trading away multiple key players at the deadline.

His team indeed is faring nicely this weekend.

The Orioles will attempt to clinch the four-game series Sunday af

MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Baez hit homers to right, center and left field in his first three at-bats, driving in five runs as St. Louis won its third game in four tries. He became the

Anders Dreyer's late PK lifts San Diego past LAFC

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 89th minute and San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 road victory against Los Angeles FC on Saturday.Dreyer's left-footed attempt to the left side of the goal came after LAFC defender Ryan Porteous was called for a handball in the box on a header toward goal by San Diego's Jeppe Tverskov.After starting the day 13th in the West

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers rally past A's, snap skid

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:40:35 GMT

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Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 outing to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Corey Seager had two hits and one RBI and MacKenzie Gore ended a four-start winless stretch for Texas, which halted a four-game losing streak. Jacob Latz recorded a two-inning save as the Ran

Guilherme runs goal-scoring streak to 4 games as Dynamo blank Galaxy

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:19:20 GMT

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Guilherme scored on a first-half penalty kick and the Houston Dynamo picked up their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on Saturday night.

Jonathan Bond notched his fourth consecutive shutout, but it didn't require a save as Houston prevented a shot on goal.

The Dynamo were exactly dynamic, with only five total shots and

Emerson Hancock's strong start helps Mariners mash past Astros

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:19:19 GMT

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Emerson Hancock matched his career high by working seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners rode a four-run second inning to a 10-5 victory over the host Houston Astros on Saturday.

Hancock (7-7) snapped a three-start losing skid while logging seven innings for the fifth time in his career. He surrendered two runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts, th

Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:05:05 GMT

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The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.

Junis had been sidelined since late July due to a left adductor strain. He was placed on the IL on July 30, retroactive to July 29, and missed 15 games without making a minor league

Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:19:17 GMT

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The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday.

Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their four-game series the same day he was acquired.

Ornelas was ba

Kaden Honeycutt dominates Richmond for second career Truck Series win

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:19:18 GMT

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RICHMOND, Va. -- It's been the ultimate celebratory week for TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt who absolutely dominated the weather-delayed Black's Tire 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway Saturday afternoon -- the strong winning effort coming only days after the 23-year-old Texan announced he and his

Yankees' Aaron Judge plays catch for 1st time in recovery from broken rib

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge took a much-anticipated step forward in his recovery from a broken right rib on Friday, playing catch and running in New York.

Scans on the three-time American League MVP on Aug. 5 revealed enough healing to clear him for light workout activity, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. He has not played in a game sin

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:15 GMT

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The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to a contract on Saturday and placed fellow quarterback Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.

The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

Rypien, 30, will be the third quarterback on the

Cards RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) out at least one week

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:55:23 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be out at least one week with an ankle injury, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Saturday.

Per LaFleur, Love was a 'little more sore' than expected after Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The coach initially told reporters after the game that Love could've gone back into the

Womens sport shouldnt have to bend to the trans delusion

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:42:52 GMT

Biology wont be denied, and female athletes should not be pushed aside to satisfy woke ideology, fear, or performative silence

Despite the conspicuous difference in size, speed, and strength between the sexes, a debate is now raging in women's professional basketball in the United States whether to let men compete alongside the ladies.

Nobody would ever confuse Royce White, 35, with a woman

A's eager for elusive home winning streak in rematch vs. Rangers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:16 GMT

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The Athletics haven't won consecutive home games in nearly two months, but they will take a swing at doing so when they face the struggling Texas Rangers on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Athletics ended an eight-game home losing streak with Friday's 8-3 series-opening victory over Texas. They last won two in a row at Sutter Health Park when they defeat

Road skid snapped, Royals seek series win against Angels

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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After grinding out a 7-6 victory in Friday night's series opener, the Kansas City Royals can exhale a little as they try for the series win Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.Thanks to a career night from first baseman Jac Caglianone, the Royals snapped a seven-game road losing streak, including three close games up Interstate-5 to the two-time

UKPNP establishes US national chapter at Texas convention, calls for probe into alleged rights violations in PoJK

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:43 GMT

Texas [US], August 15 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) formally established its United States national chapter during a convention held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Texas, bringing together party delegates, office bearers from various US states and representatives of progressive and nationalist organisations.

According to a post on X by UKPNP Central Spokesperson Sardar N

Astros aim to stay on right path vs. reeling Mariners

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:25:07 GMT

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The Houston Astros' opener of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners served as a microcosm of Houston's up-and-down season.

The Astros rallied from two different two-run deficits and also squandered a three-run lead before recording a 10-7 walk-off victory in 10 innings on Friday.

Houston took over first place in the American League West on July 31

Reds' Brady Singer eager to regain form vs. Marlins

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:19:05 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds remain confident Brady Singer eventually will perform like the first-round pick they acquired two years ago.

Singer is scheduled to start for the Reds on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.

He will try to pick up where fellow right-hander Chase Bur

Ukraine Targets Russian Rocket Facility In Major Overnight Attack

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:20:04 GMT

Ukraine said it struck a major Russian rocket and space facility with domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles on August 15, as Kyiv continued its campaign of long-range attacks deep inside Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that the Progress Rocket and Space Center in Russias Samara region had been hit. The facility, part of Russias space agency Roscosmos, produces S

MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:19:12 GMT

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Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

Victor Robles plated automatic runner Brendan Donovan with a homer to the left-center-field gap off Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos (2-3

Athletics' Jacob Wilson listed as day-to-day with bruised hand

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:25:14 GMT

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, hit by a pitch on his left hand on Friday, is listed as day-to-day after X-rays were negative.

Wilson exited the game against the Texas Rangers in West Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with what the team termed as a contusion. After the Athletics' 8-3 win, he was dealing with swelling on his pinkie, according to

Jeff McNeil collects 4 hits, 3 RBIs as A's pull away from Rangers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:19:07 GMT

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Jeff McNeil had a season-high four hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking homer, as the Athletics notched an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Lawrence Butler also went deep and Carlos Cortes laced a three-run double as the A's won for just the fourth time in the past 19 games. McNeil contributed two doubles and a single as

Christian Walker's walk-off HR caps Astros' 10th-inning rally vs. M's

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:05:08 GMT

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Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the Seattle Mariners with a five-run 10th inning en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

Mariners closer Andres Munoz (5-5) was handed a two-run lead after Victor Robles capped a three-hit game with an RBI triple in the top of the 10th and scored on Brock Rodde

Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:25:09 GMT

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson exited the Friday game against the Texas Rangers in Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with a bruised left hand.

Wilson was plunked on the hand in the bottom of the first inning by a pitch from Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker. He was in pain but elected to remain in the contest and later scored on Carlos Cortes' t

Sporting KC seeks breakthrough against playoff-chasing Rapids

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:40:32 GMT

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The Colorado Rapids are chasing a playoff berth as they carry a home winning streak into Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City in Commerce City, Colo.

Colorado (7-10-1, 22 points) sits two points out of a Western Conference postseason spot, while Kansas City (4-12-2, 14 points) seeks a turnaround.

SKC are 1-3-0 since the World Cup break and coming o

Bills' Phidarian Mathis banned 3 games for substance violation

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:55:06 GMT

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis received a three-game suspension on Friday from the NFL, which cited a violation of its substances of abuse policy.

According to ESPN, the punishment was in response to 'an alcohol-related incident' from the spring of 2025 when Mathis was on the New York Jets' roster. The Jets released him

Surging Dynamo face rested but struggling Galaxy side

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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The Houston Dynamo have made a strong push in recent weeks, but they're not trying to send a message.

Yet Saturday night's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy could be a toway of gain more attention.

It's a chance for the Dynamo (10-6-2, 32 points) to climb to the top of the Western Conference standings with a victory, depending on other results.

'The mes

Eager to end long winless stretch, Toronto FC face Revolution

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:05:23 GMT

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Toronto FC risk setting a club record for longest winless streak when they face the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Toronto FC (3-7-8, 17 points) played to a 1-1 draw against New York City FC on July 31 to extend their drought to 13 matches (0-6-7) in all competitions. Djordje Mihailovic's tying goal deep into first half stoppage time made f

Cardinals rookie G Chase Bisontis nursing knee injury

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:05:12 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals rookie guard Chase Bisontis could be sidelined an extended period of time.

Bisontis was carted to the locker room Thursday night after a Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman fell on his left knee during the third quarter of Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory.

'Not good,' Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur sa

Rangers seek to halt slide at expense of reeling A's

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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The Texas Rangers don't have much time to put an ugly series against the Los Angeles Angels behind them, but manager Skip Schumaker vowed there will be changes entering Friday's opener against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Rangers dropped the final three contests of a four-game set against the Angels, and Thursday's 7-0 setback left them 1-6 in Anaheim

Royals vie to boost poor road record in weekend series vs. Angels

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:15 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels can match their longest winning streak of the season when they open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels pounded out 15 hits, including 14 singles, and rookie right-hander Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings in a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, extendin

Resilient Astros intent on 'finding a way'; Mariners up next

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:05:02 GMT

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With their 2-1 comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the Houston Astros secured a split of a six-game road trip and maintained their tenuous position atop the American League West.

The Astros will look to win again on Friday night when they begin a crucial nine-game homestand with the first of three contests against the division-rival Seattl

Resurgent Padres set sights on slumping Guardians

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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The playoff picture has become considerably better for the San Diego Padres, who will begin a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

San Diego has won 15 of its last 19 games to move into the second wild-card spot in the National League, a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Padres wrapped up a stretch of 26 game

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) has not allowed a run in his past three outings covering 20 innings, marking his second scoreless streak of at least 20 innings this season.

MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:05:09 GMT

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Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Other than Owen Caissie's shutout-spoiling homer to lead off the ninth, Ashcraft (12-5) did not allow a runner past first base. He surrendered just three hits and on

Walbert Urena (6 IP), Mike Trout (3 hits) lead Angels past Rangers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5, drove in a run and scored another while rookie Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight win, a 7-0 drubbing of the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.

It was Trout's second consecutive three-hit game. He has eight career stretches of at least back-to-back games with

Walbert Urena, Mike Trout's 3 hits lead Angels past Rangers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:25:07 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5, drove in a run and scored another, and rookie Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings en route to his eighth victory to help lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight win, a 7-0 drubbing of the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.

It was Trout's second consecutive three-hit game -- the eighth time he's accompli

NFL preseason roundup: Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in debut

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:19:03 GMT

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Fernando Mendoza made his anticipated debut for the Raiders on Thursday night, playing in four full drives and throwing for a touchdown in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals in both teams' preseason opener.

Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner out of Indiana, completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and the score,

Apple opens advanced manufacturing center in Houston, plans Mac Mini production this year

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:03:27 GMT

Houston (Texas) [US], August 14 (ANI): Apple opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston on Thursday and confirmed that it will begin manufacturing the Mac mini at the site later this year.

According to Apple, the 20,000-square-foot facility operates as the company's second manufacturing learning site in the United States. It is situated inside the existing Houston plant that builds and ships Apple's

Reports: CB Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:55:12 GMT

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Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.

Arnold was arrested on June 24 and the Detroit Lions released him five days later following an incident last February near Tampa, Fla.

Per ESPN, now that Arnold has a new team, t

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (leg) exits practice

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson sustained an apparent injury to his leg and exited Thursday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

'Yeah, I just know something with his leg,' Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters after practice. 'Him -- and (safety Terrell) Burgess was the other guy that left -- something with their lower body, b

US natural gas production set for record 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026, up 3.4%: EIA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:59 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US marketed natural gas production is projected to rise to a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, about 3.4 per cent higher than the previous record set last year, driven largely by higher output from the Permian and Haynesville regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The latest projection, contained in the EIA's August 2026 Sh

Rangers' Jacob deGrom chases elusive road win vs. Angels

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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The playoff-contending Texas Rangers will try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday night.

To do that, two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will have to do something he's never done -- win at Angel Stadium.The right-handed deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA) is 1-3 with a 4.98 ERA in seven career appear

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:40:28 GMT

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Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common.

Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.

On Thursday afternoon, they will be starters when Ashcraft (11-5, 4.08 ERA) and the Pirates visit Phillips (3-5, 3.47) and the Marlins to conclude a three-game series.

Ashcraft, 26,

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Mike Trout's 3 hits help Angels' George Klassen get first career win

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:20 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and George Klassen gave up two runs on five hits over six innings to pick up his first major league victory as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Jose Siri had a game-tying pinch-hit double and also scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze play for Los Angeles, which defeated Tex

Reports: Steelers, veteran LB Elandon Roberts reunite on 1-year deal

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:19:08 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to a familiar face to beef up their linebacking corps.

According to multiple reports, the team on Wednesday agreed to a one-year deal with Elandon Roberts, setting up a pair of reunions.

The 32-year-old veteran returns to the team he played for in the 2023 and '24 seasons, when he became a fan favorite as a hard-nosed ru

Two soldiers killed after US military's Apache helicopter slams into Central Texas field, catches fire

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:59:05 GMT

Texas [US], August 13 (ANI): Two US Army soldiers were killed after an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado in Central Texas on Wednesday (local time), sparking a large grass fire, the US Army said.

According to a statement issued by Fort Hood, the Army confirmed that both soldiers aboard were killed in the crash, with their identities being withheld for 24 hours follow

Browns will start QB Deshaun Watson in preseason opener vs. Bears

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener at quarterback when the Cleveland Browns visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.

In the second preseason game on Aug. 22, Sanders wil

Astros chip away late, take series over Giants

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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Taylor Trammell tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, seven Houston pitchers combined for a five-hitter and the Astros completed a break-even NL West swing with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.The victory, Houston's second in San Francisco after opening the trip 1-2 in San Diego, allowed the Astros to head home in f

Two pilots killed in US Army helicopter crash

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:35:38 GMT

The AH-64 Apache sparked a large wildfire and prompted evacuations after coming down near Fort Hood in Texas

Two pilots have been killed after a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field in central Texas and burst into flames, sparking a large wildfire and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

The helicopter, based at the Fort Hood military installation, went down n

Despite protests, work underway in West Texas' Big Bend

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:23:49 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started work on the federal government’s plans to increase border security at Big Bend National Park in West Texas.

CBP says crews are preparing for construction of new access roads and installation of detection technology.

There has been ongoing opposition to the plans from landowners, conservationists and elected officials since the plans were announced last year.

Texas doctors say abortion bans affect care for expectant mothers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:41:19 GMT

Newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly told faith leaders he and President Donald Trump are working on a national abortion ban.

Pro-life advocates want stricter mandates on the distribution of abortion-inducing medications. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed multiple lawsuits against doctors who have mailed mifepristone into the state.

Dr. Anitra Beasley, an obstetrics and g

Poll: New York, U.S. voters worried about election integrity

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:40:27 GMT

New York is working to protect voting rights amid possible threats to election security in the midterms.

The state included funding to protect poll workers in the 2027 state budget and lawmakers have also considered a series of election security bills. It comes as a new Gallup-Charles F. Kettering Foundation poll found suing Connecticut over a law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition.

It is one of more than a dozen lawsuits against primarily Democratic states with similar laws. The department argued the la

Updates: Barham, 2 more returning to practice

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:53:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 17Jaishawn Barham#55 LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 240 lbsCollege: Michigan2:50 p.m. --Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that rookie LB Jaishawn Barham (groin) will be working back into practice today. Safety Zion Childress (hamstring) and CB Devin Moore (groin) are also working back in.Schottenheimer said following Dallas' preseason game on Saturday against the Seahawks the team came out

Ravens Mourn the Loss of Legend O.J. Brigance

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:29 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens are mourning the loss of the legendary O.J. Brigance, who heroically battled ALS for 19 years.

Brigance, 56, was in many ways the heartbeat of the organization, a courageous and inspiring leader who kept coming to work despite his physical limitations.

Brigance had a profound impact throughout the Ravens organization, providing guidance and perspective to players, coaches, and per

Vikings Sign OLB Kenny Dyson, Waive Rookie Arden Walker

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:03:31 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings on Monday announced the signing of outside linebacker Kenny Dyson.

Minnesota waived rookie OLB Arden Walker in a corresponding roster move.

Dyson, 25, was undrafted in 2024 and initially signed with Carolina, spending his rookie season on the Panthers practice squad. Dyson was elevated for two games that year and had two tackles and a QB hit.

Green Bay faces Broncos in Denver

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:31:27 GMT

This will be the 12th meeting between the two teams in the preseason

The Packers travel west to Denver take on the Broncos in the second preseason contest.

Green Bay last played the Broncos in the preseason in 2024.
This will be the 12th meeting between the two teams in the preseason and the fourth straight time the game is being played in Denver.
After facing the Broncos, the Pack

Todd Bowles Confirms Baker Mayfield Will Play on Saturday | Updates

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:55:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Baker Mayfield#6 QBHeight: 6-1Weight: 215 lbsCollege: Oklahoma

August 17 Updates

Quarterback Baker Mayfield will make his 2026 preseason debut on Saturday evening when the Buccaneers face the Chies at Raymond James Stadium. Head Coach Todd Bowles had pre

Impact: Von Miller homecoming means plenty for Cowboys

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:15:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

Von Miller to sign with hometown Cowboys, what next?

A product of DeSoto and a Texas A&M legend, two-time Super Bowl-winner and future first ballot Hall of Famer Von Miller has agreed to terms with his hometown Cowboys for the 2026 season.

It's another big free agency splash for Dallas this offseason, and it helps set them up for defensive success in the first

Raiders sign WR Noah Brown

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Raiders Communications

HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedWR Noah Brown, the club announced Sunday.

Brown joins the Raiders for his ninth NFL season after spending the last two seasons (2024-25) with the Washington Commanders. Since entering the league as a seventh-round pick (239th) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft, Brown has played five seasons wit

2026 Camp Blog: 'It's football, it's physical'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySunday, August 16Let's get physical:Since signing with the Steelers, safety Jaquan Brisker has had the opportunity to have friends and family members at training camp at Saint Vincent College to watch practice.On Sunday, he welcomed Gateway High School football players to practice, treating the school he attended to a special afternoon."I never got to see a figure like me (growing up), so to be able to give t

Updates: Mafah impresses but exits early

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 15Phil Mafah#37 RBHeight: 6-1Weight: 232 lbsCollege: Clemson8: 23 p.m. -The running back is definitely going to be an interesting competition and that was evident Saturday night as a few players showed out when they got the chance. Phil Mafah was one of those backs as the second-year pro had a few nice runs and some better blocks in blitz protection.However, Mafah's night ended earlier that desired

6 players that stood out in Bears' first preseason game

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:56:30 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

The Bears opened the preseason Saturday afternoon with a 34-10 victory of the Browns at Soldier Field. Here are six players that stood out:

WR Kaden Davis

Davis took full advantage of his opportunity to start in his Bears debut, finishing the game as the team's leading receiver. In the first half alone, the 27-year-old caught four passes for 88 yards, including a 41-yar

Live Updates from Day 13 of Chargers 2026 Training Camp

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:20:00 GMT

byEric Smith&Omar Navarro

Chargers 2026 Training Camphas arrived.

Chargers.comwill provide daily updates to this page over the next few weeks with practice observations, key storylines and everything else you need to know leading up to the regular season.

Day 13

The Chargers were back at The Bolt for the first time since the preseason opener. Practicing in

By the Numbers: Bears' Preseason Week 1 win over Browns

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:39:05 GMT

Larry Mayer

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 34-10 win over the Browns in Saturday's preseason opener at Soldier Field.

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Unanswered points scored by the Bears in the game's final 39:16. After falling behind 10-0, they produced four touchdowns and two field goals on their last nine possessions. The defense, meanwhile, held Cleveland scoreless on its final nine drives, ending

Jets Activate DT T'Vondre Sweat Off the NFI List

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:44:57 GMT

Texas Product Was Acquired in March via Trade with Titans

Eric Allen

The Jets have moved DTT'Vondre Sweatto the active roster and removed him from theActive/Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.

Acquired in March from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for edge Jermaine Johnson, Sweat started camp on the sideline with a hamstring ailment. Sweat (6-4, 366) started 12 games for the Titans last season and tall

Live Updates From Day 14 of Chargers 2026 Training Camp

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT

byEric Smith&Omar Navarro

Chargers 2026 Training Camphas arrived.

Chargers.comwill provide daily updates to this page over the next few weeks with practice observations, key storylines and everything else you need to know leading up to the regular season.

Day 14

The Chargers held their second consecutive padded practice on Sunday, going for 90-plus minutes

2026 Camp Blog: Back in black and gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySaturday, August 15Back in black and gold:There was a familiar face back at Saint Vincent College on Saturday with linebacker Elandon Roberts on the field.Roberts signed a one-year contract on Thursday, returning to the Steelers, the team he played for in 2023-24."It felt good," said Roberts. "It felt good being out here in Latrobe. I was in the dorm room last night and I was looking up at the walls and just

Raiders sign DT Folorunso Fatukasi

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:57:52 GMT

Raiders Communications

HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedDT Folorunso Fatukasi, the club announced Saturday.

Fatukasi, a ninth-year NFL veteran, joins the Silver and Black after spending the last two seasons (2024-25) with the Houston Texans. After initially entering the league as a sixth-round pick (180th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, F

Rookie OLB Jack Pyburn Shows Up Under the Lights | Updates

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

August 15 Updates

If any position has stood out during the first couple weeks of the Buccaneers' training camp, it has been the outside linebacker group. That's music to the team's ears, as building a more impactful edge rush group was the single bigges

A Preseason Opener That Belonged to the Young Guys

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:40:55 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

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There's a particular kind of preseason night where the score matters less than the tape, and Thursday at Reliant Stadium was one of them. I caught up with DeMeco Ryans afterward, and he went right to it.

"This part of the evaluation process is huge for us," Ryans said. "We've seen these guys in practice, and it's their first ti

Four-Down Territory: Clear signs of McCarthy's methods

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:20 GMT

Brian Batko

A weekly feature with Steelers Contributing Writer/Editor Brian Batko's thoughts, analysis and commentary on the Steelers. Four downs' worth of insight, and always going for it: no punting allowed.

First down: School's out for fall.OK, so head coach Mike McCarthy has been candid that he can't quite operate his "quarterback school" program the way he used to under the NFL's old r

Bucs' Rookies Shine in Preseason Win Over the Jets

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:56:22 GMT

QB Jalon Daniels and CB Ayden Garnes, both undrafted rookies, turned in big plays and first-year RB Josh Williams scored on a 12-yard run as the Bucs opened their preseason with a 24-16 victory at the Meadowlands on Friday night

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers used their 2026 preseason opener against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium as a proving ground for their youngest players, and a pair of tr

Jets 10 - Bucs 0 | First Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Jets 10 - Bucs 0 - End of First Quarter

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trail the New York Jets 10-0 at the end of the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Cade York kicked a 27-yard field goal and Braelon Allen scored a touchdown on a 31-yard run. He took the ha

Bucs 17 - Jets 13 | Third Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Bucs 17 - Jets 13 - End of Third Quarter

Coming out of halftime, the Bucs' defense got a stop. Jack Pyburn sacked Bailey Zappe for a loss of seven on third down to force a punt. Late in the third, the Bucs reached the end zone on a Josh Williams' 12-yar

Jets 13 - Bucs 10 | Second Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Jets 13 - Bucs 10 - End of Second Quarter

The Buccaneers put up 10 points in the second frame and Cade York's 38-yard field goal just before time expired in the second quarter gave the home team a 13-10 lead into halftime. The Bucs came up short of the

Updates: Barron looking to keep the momentum

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 14Justin BarronCollege: Syracuse1:25 p.m. --There were many Cowboys fans surprised to hear who made the biggest impact in last Tuesday's joint practice with the Rams. As for Justin Barron himself, his three-interception performance off Matthew Stafford and the Rams was more of a result of the preparation he's been doing this entire offseason."It's just exciting for me to show them the work I've bee

6 Bears players to watch in preseason opener vs. Browns

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:53:51 GMT

Larry Mayer

Most Bears starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field. But it's still an important game for several players. Here are six to watch:

Offense

Tyson Bagent#17 QBHeight: 6-3Weight: 212 lbsCollege: Shepherd

In a perfect world, Bagent won't play any meaningful snaps this season. But just like

5 Chargers Players That Stood Out in Preseason Win Over Texans

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:36 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers wrapped up their first action of 2026 with a 27-7preseason victory over the Texansin Houston.

Here are five players that stood out in the Bolts preseason opener:

1. RB Amar Johnson

It's going to take the second-year running back some time to get back to people after his performance in the preseason opener.

"Phone has been blowin

Mendoza y Cousins dejan buenas seales en primer juego de pretemporada

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Harry Ruiz

Los Raiders comenzaron sus juegos de pretemporada 2026 con una derrota de 27-14 ante los Cardenales de Arizona en el Estadio Allegiant, pero el resultado pas a segundo plano ante la oportunidad de ver por primera vez en accin a dos de las grandes novedades de Las Vegas: Kirk Cousins y Fernando Mendoza.

Cousins fue el encargado de iniciar el partido y solamente necesit una serie ofensiva para deja