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Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Aaron Donald will not play in Los Angeles’ Week 1 opener against the 49ers in Melbourne and, per reporting, will not travel with the team. Donald officially unretired Aug. 30 and
Wednesday’s 2026 NFL Kickoff Game is an instant Super Bowl rematch at Lumen Field. Official NFL previews flag New England’s offensive-line questions and Seattle’s defensive continuity; independent reports say a
Seattle hosts New England in a high-profile Super Bowl rematch to open the 2026 season. Coverage and early picks favor the Seahawks, but roster changes, lingering questions about Seattle’s offense, and a resusc
The Yankees reinstated Aaron Judge from the 60-day IL after a right rib stress fracture. This piece explains Judge’s immediate status, how New York can manage his workload, and why his return raises the team’s—
The Dallas Cowboys will be without All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith for roughly a month to month-and-a-half after he undergoes thumb surgery. Dallas plans to turn to T.J. Bass and (per reports) place Smith on IR,
The NFL announced a four-year extension that keeps Roger Goodell as commissioner through the 2030 season (contract running through March 31, 2031). Owners’ Compensation Committee, led by Robert Kraft, approved/
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels publicly accepted responsibility for New England’s Super Bowl loss to Seattle and said the Week 1 rematch will be a different contest. With the opener looming, this
The 49ers are on site in Melbourne and practiced ahead of the first regular-season NFL game in Australia; Los Angeles plans to arrive later. San Francisco made a roster change after the long flight, and Los Ang
The Minnesota Vikings officially re-signed veteran safety Harrison Smith to a one-year deal worth $12.25 million (up to $16.25M with incentives). The move reunites a franchise cornerstone with Minnesota’s back‑
In his first game back at Camden Yards since the Aug. 3 trade that sent him to Boston, Adley Rutschman received a lengthy standing ovation — then hit two solo homers to power the Red Sox to a 6–5 win over the O
The Pro Football Hall of Fame approved sweeping voting changes for the Class of 2027: the 50-person committee is cut to 28 (25 voting annually), the separate seniors category is eliminated, in-person meetings (
Traded at the Aug. 3 deadline from Baltimore to Boston, Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards on Sept. 3 as a Red Sox and delivered two homers in a 6-5 Boston win. The performance alters immediate optics of
Former NFL quarterback and ex-Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez filed a motion to enter a guilty plea in the October 2025 Indianapolis stabbing case, according to court records and reporting from the NFL, CBS and
After Wednesday’s game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said resting Shohei Ohtani — including a season-ending shutdown as a pitcher — is “an option.” Ohtani hasn’t pitched since July 3 because of knee and biceps/
Cam Skattebo has returned from a gruesome 2025 leg injury and — by his own account and the team’s plan — projects as the Giants’ lead back if healthy. At the same time, star receiver Malik Nabers remains taking
San Francisco boarded a near-15-hour flight to Melbourne days before its Sept. 11 opener against the Rams and brought injured stars George Kittle and Nick Bosa with the team. The move is a clear push to buy K+B
Major League Baseball confirmed Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke in a deal public reports peg at roughly $4 billion. The transaction will go to MLB’s ownership committee and
The San Francisco 49ers flew to Melbourne with George Kittle and Nick Bosa after positive practice sessions. Both are on accelerated rehab tracks from season‑ending injuries in 2025, and the trip preserves a (n
San Diego officially promoted top catching prospect Ethan Salas as rosters expanded, bringing the 20-year-old to Cincinnati and listing him on the lineup card. The club views him as a third-catcher/left-handed,
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno in a reported $4 billion transaction, pending MLB approval and a closing in Q
Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster and will wear the No. 13 he made famous after preseason duty in No. 3 and the team waiving Jalin Hyatt. The roster—and symbolic—move matters for the Peo
During Sunday’s 16-1 loss to the Yankees, Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming criticized Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s late steal and suggested Boston should "drill" Austin Wells and "fight" Chisholm. After widespread,
Arizona activated All-Star Ketel Marte Monday after a controversial absence at Fenway and a stint on the restricted list and 10-day injured list. Marte apologized to management, said his departure was "a moment
Lionel Messi announced on Aug. 31 that he is retiring from the Argentina national team. The announcement, posted on his social accounts and confirmed by league and media outlets, caps a 21-year international od
Baltimore officially claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets on waivers Monday, absorbing roughly $3 million of remaining 2026 salary and a $20 million club option (with a $2 million buyout) —
The final preseason produced A-grades for high-profile rookies and surprising undrafted standouts. But grades aren’t the final vote: roster math, special-teams need and trade/waiver mechanics will decide who’s
Scottie Scheffler closed with a 4-under 66 at East Lake to win the TOUR Championship, secure his second FedExCup in three years and—thanks to the official $10 million winner's check—overtake Tiger Woods as the
No. 4 Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in a five-set opening-round shock as the US Open’s night session schedule pushed Venus Williams’ match to a 2:01 a.m. finish. The results produce an immediate bracket
The NFL has confirmed Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants’ initial 53-man roster, completing a public comeback and giving coach John Harbaugh a veteran playmaker as the team navigates injuries and depth.
Scottie Scheffler shot a 4-under 66 in the final round at East Lake to win the 2026 Tour Championship by three strokes over Viktor Hovland. The victory earned him $10 million, his second FedExCup title in three
Seattle officially signed cornerback Terrion Arnold and the NFL will place him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. He cannot practice or play while on paid leave; Seattle says it signed him believing the talent,
The NFL has placed Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List, barring him from practices and games while the matter is reviewed. The move leaves Green Bay short-handed behind Jacobs;,
The Tennessee Titans have waived former No. 33 overall pick Will Levis, league and media reports confirm. Demoted to third-string behind 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward and Mitchell Trubisky, Levis’s release closes a
Aaron Donald is ending a two-plus-year retirement and will return to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million contract (with incentives). The move pairs Donald with fellow former DPOY Myles Garrett, resh
Green Bay acquired former Steelers second-year running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade late Aug. 30, a clear short-term contingency move as Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges and roster uncertainty. The deal’s
On roster cutdown day the Jaguars acquired Quinn Ewers from the Dolphins for a 2028 sixth-round pick while Miami answered by trading for Packers backup Kyle McCord (also for a 2028 sixth). The twin moves are a低
Boston activated outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story on Aug. 30, ending prolonged stints on the injured list. Both started the Yankees series finale, forcing immediate roster moves (Mickey Gaspe
In front of Cubs legends at Wrigley, Pete Crow‑Armstrong hit three home runs and drove in six in Chicago’s 17‑5 rout of Cincinnati, elevating an already historic season. The display — officially logged by MLB —
Viktor Hovland holds a one-shot lead entering the Tour Championship final round, but Ryan Gerard’s regained short-game touch and Rory McIlroy’s third-round charge ensure the FedExCup outcome is far from settled
After a short Friday bullpen (about 20 pitches), Shohei Ohtani reported renewed left-knee soreness and will not make a planned mound appearance this weekend. The Dodgers — who stress they still expect him to be
The Dallas Cowboys traded for offensive tackle Broderick Jones on Saturday, receiving Jones plus Pittsburgh’s 2027 fourth-round pick in exchange for Dallas’ 2027 third- and sixth-round selections. The move is a
Federal prosecutors say a man who pretended to be a San Francisco 49ers player defrauded at least 26 women of roughly $1.3 million through a scheme that combined dating-app relationships and fake investments. W
Tarik Skubal returned to Detroit on Aug. 28 wearing Dodgers gray, received a pregame tribute and standing ovation, then delivered six innings of one-run, 7‑strikeout baseball in a 2-1 Dodgers win. The outing,청
Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard sit atop the leaderboard at 10-under after two rounds at the Tour Championship at East Lake, with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler two shots behind at 8-under. The weekend now looms:
Chris Sale threw a 1-0 complete-game shutout to finish the Braves’ three-game sweep of the Dodgers, a performance that tightened the NL bye race. The sweep arrives as the Dodgers deal with another pitching blow
Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed a trade request he says he made months ago. The timing — just before NHL training camps — ratchets up pressure on the Winnipeg Jets to decide whether to move their long‑
The NFL and NFL Players Association jointly announced a new discipline order that emphasizes five player-safety infractions. Under the plan, a player who commits three offenses in any of the five categories in
