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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: All League Formats

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

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Oilers finished making offseason additions despite cap space, says GM

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has made a couple of key roster changes this summer, most notably moving on from longtime defenseman Darnell Nurse while adding Ryan Shea, Mathieu Joseph and Stanley Cup champion Frederik Andersen. Despite those additions, the Oilers still have $4.7 million in cap space, a rarity for the franchise this […] The post Oilers finished making offseason additions despite cap space, says GM appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Steelers Waive Massive Offensive Lineman after Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived/injured offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson, the team announced on Monday. Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with […] The post Steelers Waive Massive Offensive Lineman after Injury appeared first on Steelers Now .

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni gives Lane Johnson ‘phenomenal’ endorsement after retirement decision

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni made it clear that Lane Johnson’s potential retirement after the 2026 NFL season would leave an enormous void. Sirianni called his longtime right tackle one of the finest football players in the world. Johnson revealed that the upcoming campaign will likely be his final season, putting an emotional spotlight […] The post Eagles’ Nick Sirianni gives Lane Johnson ‘phenomenal’ endorsement after retirement decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith nearly tops Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, but he’s not No. 1

With the Ohio State football team preparing for the 2026 season, there is no denying the high expectations the program has, especially individually with specific players. As Ohio State football star Jeremiah Smith looks to grab everyone’s attention this season, his skills with frame are sure to impress, though this college football analyst believes he […] The post Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith nearly tops Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, but he’s not No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dolphins dealing with multiple injuries ahead of first preseason game

The Miami Dolphins took to the practice fields in Miami Gardens on Monday morning as they continue to work their way towards preseason action this Friday, but before they did, head coach Jeff Hafley met with the South Florida media. During his question and answer time, Hafley updated the injury statuses of multiple Dolphins players. […]

Stephen Curry should join Celtics, says D’Angelo Russell

D’Angelo Russell believes Stephen Curry could benefit from a move to the Boston Celtics, arguing that the Golden State Warriors superstar needs more proven help around him late in his career. Russell specifically pointed to Boston’s veteran experience as a potential fit for Curry. “I would love to see Stephen Curry go to Boston,” Russell […] The post Stephen Curry should join Celtics, says D’Angelo Russell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers taking mentorship role to ‘new level’ per Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be relying on Aaron Rodgers for the second straight season to help lead the offense. Unfortunately for them, this will be the last year he’ll be at the helm, as he has plans to retire following the season, which means it will be somebody else’s offense to run. Those options could […] The post Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers taking mentorship role to ‘new level’ per Mike McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Crossword, Aug. 10: Midpoint

No one's on the fence about solving our Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed  by Faren Roth , and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu .  Faren Roth is a PhD student who lives in Lafayette, Ind. as of yesterday with her cat, Mr. Toast. She enjoys playing soccer and softball, was on the [redacted] team in high school, and has recently tricked herself into enjoying running.  Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with  our friends at AVCX , run every Monday. If you’re interested in su...

“It’s Miserable, It’s Terrifying”: Chase Briscoe Reveals Rare JGR Anxiety That Almost Resulted in Tyler Reddick Fate

Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas missed their setups big time heading into the Iowa race weekend. Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin’s teams were practically running similar setups and had the same issues with the brakes. Both cars didn’t have consistent brake pressure, and they were forced to work into the early hours of Sunday to address […] The post “It’s Miserable, It’s Terrifying”: Chase Briscoe Reveals Rare JGR Anxiety That Almost Resulted in Tyler Reddick Fate appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Steelers sign former Chiefs WR

The Steelers have signed wide receiver Cornell Powell as Week 3 of training camp gets underway, the team announced to media Monday. Powell was signed alongside former UFL and Jets receiver Isaiah Winstead, who was previously reported to be coming to Pittsburgh. Wide receiver Colton Dowell was released, and offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson was waived/injured, […]

Steelers Re-Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Wide Receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed two-time former Super Bowl champion wide receiver Cornell Powell for a second stint with the […] The post Steelers Re-Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Wide Receiver appeared first on Steelers Now .

Pitch Perfect, Week 0: Setting the Scene

Welcome to Pitch Perfect, what I believe to be Inside NU’s first-ever column dedicated to Northwestern Women’s Soccer. This series will follow the trajectory of an up-and-coming program over the course of the 2026 season, providing more of an aggregate, analytical and conversational angle to a rather under-covered side of Northwestern sports every single Monday […]

One major outlet’s crazy preseason ranking of the Eagles

Your Philadelphia Eagles are not the preseason favorites to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 61. That’s OK and totally understandable. Despite winning the Super Bowl two years ago, the ‘25 Birds confoundingly disappointing season as well as the seemingly complete overhaul of the offense may understandably affect how many will view this team’s chances. […]