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Sam Darnold MRI Results Under Review As Seattle Seahawks Believe They ‘Dodged A Bullet’
RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold underwent an MRI on his hip Thursday morning, and team doctors were still reviewing the results to determine how much time he will miss, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Darnold is expected to miss some time. For now, Seattle believes it “dodged a bullet,” as one source described […]
‘I Take Full Responsibility’: Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest To Battery Charge
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Josh Jacobs will pay a $1,000 fine on a misdemeanor battery charge after the Green Bay Packers running back pleaded no contest Thursday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. Both counts in the case, battery and criminal damage to property, stem from a May altercation between Jacobs and his girlfriend at […]
‘We’re Coming’: Cam Coleman Sends Warning To Ohio State Before Texas Showdown
AUSTIN, Texas — Cam Coleman said Monday that the Texas Longhorns are coming for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ defense on Saturday. “We’re coming,” Coleman said. “We’re coming.” Coleman made the comment at Texas’ game-week player media availability. Tyler Horka of Inside Texas reported it that afternoon. The Associated Press released its Week 2 poll on […]
Dallas Mavericks Open 2026-27 Single-Game Ticket Sales With Chase Presale
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks opened single-game ticket sales for the 2026-27 season at 10 a.m. CT Thursday, starting with a priority window for Chase cardholders. That window closes at 11:59 a.m. CT. Sales open to the general public at noon CT. In an email to fans Thursday morning, the Mavericks told cardholders to check […]
Jalen Duren Wants 5-Year Detroit Pistons Deal, Could Take Qualifying Offer And Hit Free Agency
DETROIT — Restricted free agent Jalen Duren wants a five-year contract from the Detroit Pistons, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported. If no deal comes together by the end of September, one source briefed on the process told Stein, Duren is increasingly prepared to play the 2026-27 season on his $9.6 million qualifying offer […]
‘Trying To Take Small Wins’: Cody Bradford Opens Up On Falling To 0-5 With Texas Rangers
SEATTLE — Cody Bradford fell to 0-5 Wednesday afternoon when the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 at T-Mobile Park. He worked 4 innings on 63 pitches, gave up 4 hits and 3 earned runs, walked 2, and struck out 1. All three runs scored with two outs. After the game, the left-hander said […]
‘Most Likely He’ll Be The Guy’: Patrick Mahomes Expected To Start Kansas City Chiefs Opener vs. Denver Broncos
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes is expected to start for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night against the Denver Broncos, nine months to the day after he tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Mahomes has shown the staff everything it needed to see […]
Micah Parsons Named Comeback Player Of The Year Candidate Ahead Of Green Bay Packers Return
GREEN BAY, Wis. — ESPN’s Dan Graziano listed Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons among the players good enough to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year if they return healthy and play. Parsons has not played since tearing his ACL in December. Graziano’s condition for Parsons was a second-half defensive turnaround and a […]
‘I Think He’s Ready To Go’: Malik Nabers Trending Toward New York Giants Return vs. Dallas Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Malik Nabers looks likely to play for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported this week. Nabers tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee last September. During the early and middle parts of the offseason, there was a lot of pessimism […]
‘A Ton Of Confidence’: Dallas Cowboys Reveal Why T.J. Bass Was Off Limits In Trade Talks
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys turned away trade inquiries for guard T.J. Bass during the offseason and again at roster cutdowns, telling teams he was off limits, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported this week. Bass now steps into the starting lineup at left guard. Tyler Smith went on injured reserve Wednesday, a day after surgery […]
‘It’s Stupid’: Cameron Heyward Rips NFL Franchise Tag As Pittsburgh Steelers Face Joey Porter Jr. Deadline
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward called the NFL’s franchise tag “stupid” on Wednesday, four days before the team’s self-imposed deadline to extend cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Heyward is a member of the NFL Players Association’s executive committee. He made the comments while speaking with reporters, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported. “It’s stupid,” Heyward […]
‘The Sky Is The Limit’: Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Major George Pickens Change For Dallas Cowboys Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer plans to change the Dallas offense by roughly 15% to 25% from last season, he told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler for a Week 1 notebook published this week. Part of that change is moving George Pickens around the formation. The tweaks are meant to keep sophisticated defenses guessing, […]
NFL Investigating Philadelphia Eagles Security Chief Dom DiSandro Over Emmanuel Acho Story
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL is still investigating Philadelphia Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro over comments former Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho made on his Speakeasy podcast in early August, longtime Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn reported Wednesday. Acho played for three NFL teams and “never mentioned a name,” Gunn wrote on X. According to Gunn, it […]
A.J. Brown Diagnosed With High-Ankle Sprain After New England Patriots Debut Injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The preliminary diagnosis for New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is a high-ankle sprain, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported Thursday morning. X-rays on the ankle came back negative Wednesday night. Brown was scheduled for an MRI on Thursday, and Garafolo reported the timeline for his return is still […]
‘Lean On Each Other’: Angel Reese Opens Up On Playing With Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers For Team USA
BERLIN — Angel Reese has enjoyed playing with Caitlin Clark and the other young players on the U.S. roster at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, Doug Feinberg of The Associated Press reported Wednesday. That group includes Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston. Reese and the group are going through a learning process together in Berlin. “We […]
‘False Takes’: Caitlin Clark Pushes Back On Angel Reese Rivalry Narrative At World Cup
BERLIN — Caitlin Clark called many of the stories about her relationship with Angel Reese “false takes” while speaking with reporters at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, Doug Feinberg of The Associated Press reported Wednesday. The two are making their World Cup debuts together for the United States. Clark loves the fiery competitiveness that she […]
‘We’re Going To Fight For MLS Cup’: Santiago Moreno Lifts FC Dallas Past Minnesota United 2-1
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Santiago Moreno had been on the field for eight minutes Wednesday night when he scored the go-ahead goal for FC Dallas in the 84th minute. Dallas beat Minnesota United 2-1 at Allianz Field. According to the club’s match notes, the seventh road win of the season is the most FC Dallas […]
‘It’s Unacceptable’: Drake Maye Owns 3-Interception Fourth-Quarter Collapse vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the last of them in the end zone with New England already in field goal range, and called the night unacceptable. Maye finished 23 of 33 for 178 yards, 1 […]
‘Ultimately The Reason Why We Lost’: Texas Rangers Fall 3-2 To Seattle Mariners As Offense Goes 0-For-5 With Runners In Scoring Position
SEATTLE — Every run Cody Bradford gave up Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park scored with two outs. The Texas Rangers lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-2, a day after winning the series opener 10-5. Bradford (0-5) worked 4 innings on 63 pitches. He gave up 4 hits and 3 earned runs, walked 2, and struck […]
‘Great News Back’: Seattle Seahawks Get Encouraging Sam Darnold Update After Hospital Trip
SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of Wednesday night’s 13-10 win over the New England Patriots with a hip injury he sustained on the game’s opening drive at Lumen Field. Darnold was sacked on third down by New England outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones, who spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons in […]
‘Anything Should Be On The Table’: Los Angeles Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani On IL After Injury Setback
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium after a 14-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Because Ohtani carries the two-way designation, he goes on the 15-day list rather than the 10-day list available to position […]
‘One Of The Most Distinctive And Trusted Voices In Hockey’: Barry Melrose Dies At 70
BRISTOL, Conn. — Barry Melrose died Wednesday at 70. His wife, Cindy, told ESPN‘s Steve Levy, and the network, where Melrose worked for 27 years, reported it. Melrose said he had Parkinson’s disease on Oct. 10, 2023, and quit ESPN the same day, hours before the 2023-24 season opened. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Melrose […]
‘Get Ready To See A Bunch Of Schoolteachers’: MLB Players Warn Of Salary Cap Fallout
A National League infielder with a lucrative contract told ESPN, in response to a question about a salary cap, “Get ready to see a bunch of schoolteachers.” Owners aim for a $245.3 million cap in 2027, with a $171.2 million payroll floor. ESPN’s survey on Wednesday involved more than two dozen anonymous major leaguers, identified […]
SEC Officials Still Want LSU Punished, Lane Kiffin Suspension Remains In Play
BATON ROUGE, La. — SEC leaders believe that some form of punishment for LSU remains necessary even with expulsion off the table, a senior conference football administrator told USA TODAY Sports. The conference created the available penalties by a vote that LSU chose not to take part in. In late August, the presidents and chancellors […]
‘This Issue Is Moot’: LSU President Tells Greg Sankey Tigers Complied With SEC Rules
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — LSU President Wade Rousse wrote to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Wednesday afternoon. The letter ran nine sentences. “Allow this letter to clear up the allegations against LSU,” Rousse wrote. “On the afternoon of September 4, 2026, I called and provided you with advance notice that LSU would not place Dae’Quan Wright […]
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