The Houston Texans made a big effort in the offseason to give C.J. Stroud more help. It’s already showing results. Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes, and Joe Mixon rushed for 159 yards and added…
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J.K. Dobbins runs for 135 yards as the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 in Jim Harbaugh’s first game as coach
J.K. Dobbins had some of his best college performances against Jim Harbaugh. On Sunday, Dobbins helped give Harbaugh a win in his return to coaching in the NFL. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards on 10…
Kenneth Walker III ignites a Seahawks comeback as Seattle Seattle defeats Denver Broncos 26-20 in Mike Macdonald’s first game as head coach
The first two plays of Mike Macdonald’s career as a head coach started with his quarterback getting sacked and then throwing an interception while being hit. “Started just like we wanted to start. Drew it…
Deshaun Watson struggles in his first game back after surgery, as the Cleveland Browns are defeated 33-17 by the Dallas Cowboys
Lying face down on the grass, Deshaun Watson couldn’t watch another pass drift out of bounds. Everything about his return on Sunday seemed off. Watson looked uncomfortable from the beginning in his first game since…
The Chicago Cubs defeated the AL East-leading New York Yankees 2-1 to prevent a series sweep
Jameson Taillon gave up just one run in six innings, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Taillon (10-8) struck out six against his old…
Sweeney collected 4 hits, while Madden recorded 7 strikeouts in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics
Trey Sweeney had four hits, including a home run, and Ty Madden struck out seven as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-1 on Sunday. The Tigers, aiming for a late push in the…
Stephen Curry made an appearance at the US Open final, much to the delight of Jessica Pegula’s husband
Jessica Pegula’s husband is such a big fan of Stephen Curry that he has the NBA star’s name as his iPhone identifier. On Saturday, Curry came to watch Pegula play in the U.S. Open final,…
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has signed a four-year contract extension worth $208 million, the maximum allowed
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year extension worth $208 million, a source told The Associated Press on Saturday. The source, who spoke anonymously, said that the deal is pending the…
Garrett Nussmeier threw six touchdown passes to lead No. 18 LSU to a 44-21 victory over Nicholls
Garrett Nussmeier threw six touchdown passes to help No. 18 LSU secure a 44-21 win over Nicholls on Saturday night. After a loss to Southern California in Las Vegas the previous week, LSU (1-1) found…
Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes as No. 15 Oklahoma narrowly defeated Houston 16-12
Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes, helping No. 15 Oklahoma edge out Houston 16-12 on Saturday night. The Sooners (2-0) had difficulty moving the ball and had to punt eight times. The Cougars (0-2) gained…
Quarterback John Mateer takes charge as Washington State dominates Texas Tech with a 37-16 victory
Quarterback John Mateer ran for 197 yards and scored one touchdown, and Wayshawn Parker broke free for a 43-yard touchdown during a 14-point burst in just 16 seconds in the second quarter. Washington State easily…
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love has an MCL injury but is expected to come back this season
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his medial collateral ligament (MCL) during the team’s season-opening game, but did not damage his ACL and is expected to return at some point this season, according to…
Pages’ home run highlights a 6-run first inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2
Andy Pages hit a two-run homer to finish off a six-run first inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won 7-2 against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night in a game between division leaders from different…
US Open finalist Jannik Sinner will take a break and will not participate in the Davis Cup for Italy next week
Jannik Sinner, who is a finalist in the U.S. Open, needs to rest after his match against Taylor Fritz on Sunday in New York. As a result, he will not play in the Davis Cup…
Taylor Fritz defeated Frances Tiafoe to become the first American man to reach the US Open final since 2006
When Taylor Fritz, a 26-year-old from California, and Frances Tiafoe, a 26-year-old from Maryland, walked onto the Arthur Ashe Stadium court for the first U.S. Open semifinal between two American men in 19 years, the…
Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce will miss the game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a knee injury
Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce won’t be playing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a knee injury, which will leave Las Vegas without one of its key pass rushers for the season…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a new agreement with tight end Pat Freiermuth
The Pittsburgh Steelers have several uncertainties as they start the 2024 season. However, the future of tight-end Pat Freiermuth is not one of them. The team secured Freiermuth with a five-year contract on Friday that…
Minnesota Vikings’ McCarthy remains hopeful despite the setback of a season-ending injury
J.J. McCarthy realized that the presence or absence of a brace on his right leg when he woke up from knee surgery would tell him a lot about his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings.…
A record-breaking 28.9 million viewers tuned in for the NFL Kickoff, watching as Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated Baltimore Ravens
Kansas City’s exciting 27-20 win over Baltimore on Thursday night was the most-watched NFL Kickoff game since the event began in 2002. The game drew an average of 28.9 million viewers, beating the 27.6 million…
Ronaldo reflects on reaching his 900th career goal: “It was a moving experience”
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal during Portugal’s Nations League match against Croatia on Thursday. He made the goal in the 34th minute at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon. “It means a lot,”…
Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey secures a 3-year extension valued at $24.1 million annually
All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday. The source requested anonymity…
No. 17 Kansas State tests their away game performance against a Tulane squad aiming to prove itself in the College Football Playoff race
Kansas State’s previous visit to New Orleans didn’t end well. The Wildcats also lost their last game against Tulane. On Saturday, No. 17 Kansas State (1-0) will have the chance to turn things around in…
USC has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and reinstated Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its honored position at the Coliseum
The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and brought Reggie Bush’s No. 5 back to its honored spot among the retired numbers displayed at the Coliseum. The university announced these…
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets offer a significant early challenge for the revamped San Francisco 49ers defense
Coach Kyle Shanahan made several significant changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason, aiming to restore the strong performance the team had in 2021 and 2022. New defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen’s squad will face…
Bo Nix encounters a tough test in his first NFL start as the Denver Broncos begin their season against Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks
Rookie Bo Nix worked hard during the offseason and training camp to earn the starting quarterback position for the Denver Broncos. His reward? He will start his first game in one of the toughest places…
Dak Prescott is embracing what looks to be a pivotal season for the Dallas Cowboys
Right now, quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy don’t have contracts with the Dallas Cowboys beyond this season. This also applies to six-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, second receiver Brandin Cooks, and longtime…
Davante Adams’ continual rejections do not put an end to the speculation about his future with the Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams used his weekly news conference on Wednesday to stress that he is not looking to leave Las Vegas. The question remains: why does this keep coming up? Adams had made similar statements when…
Kansas City Chiefs edge out Baltimore Ravens 27-20 as review overturns touchdown on last play of NFL season opener
Patrick Mahomes thought the game might go to overtime, and so did Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left, seeming to score a touchdown…
The Philadelphia Phillies have put outfielder Austin Hays on the injured list due to a kidney infection
The Philadelphia Phillies put outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a kidney infection. Hays has been out since August 28. He was with the Phillies during their series in…
With tough odds against No. 12 Miami, Florida A&M views the matchup as a valuable chance
Few people outside of Florida likely believe that No. 12 Miami will face much trouble against Florida A&M this weekend. The reason is clear: A Power 4 school playing against an FCS school almost always…
Tyler Reddick was suffering from a stomach virus at Darlington while heading towards the NASCAR regular-season championship
Tyler Reddick was so sick at Darlington Speedway that he was worried he might not be able to finish the 500-mile race due to his stomach virus. But with the regular-season title on the line,…
Schwarber belts his 13th leadoff home run of the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, tying Soriano’s 2003 MLB record
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit his 13th leadoff home run of the season against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis on Wednesday, tying Alfonso Soriano’s 2003 major league record. Just a day after hitting…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation next week following an injury-related absence of nearly three months
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation next week after missing almost three months due to a right arm injury. Yamamoto is scheduled to start on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium against the…
Xavier Edwards’ single with an RBI in the 10th inning lifts the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Xavier Edwards hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. With an automatic runner on base, Griffin Conine moved to…
Patrick Queen aims to become ‘The Guy.’ He will have the opportunity to prove himself as the inside linebacker in Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Queen knows well about the labels people give him. These labels show up whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker searches his name on social media. There are many labels—Queen thinks there are at least…
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is focused on the future and firmly believes he remains one of the top passers in the NFL
Deshaun Watson is ready for a big comeback and needs to stay focused on the future. “It’s a new year. It’s a new season,” Watson said on Wednesday. “No matter if you won MVP or…
Caleb Williams draws on his own debut experience as he prepares for the upcoming rookie introduction with the Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams knows he needs to learn quickly. To help with this, the highly-touted rookie will rely on his past experiences. The Chicago Bears are set to play the Tennessee Titans in their first game…
With his new contract secured, Tua Tagovailoa is stepping up as a more outspoken leader for the Miami Dolphins
Mike McDaniel has already noticed progress in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they enter their third year together. McDaniel is particularly impressed by how Tagovailoa has become more comfortable taking on a leadership role. “There’s…
NFL teams typically do not turn to former players to take on leadership roles within their organizations
Sixteen years ago, Antonio Pierce was nearing the end of his NFL playing career when he had the opportunity to intern for Howard Stern’s highly popular and often controversial radio show. Pierce enjoyed the experience…
The Indianapolis Colts start a new season aiming to end the NFL’s longest streak of opening-game losses
Indianapolis long snapper Luke Rhodes is quietly preparing for practice at his locker. As one of the five players with the most years on the Colts, Rhodes knows he’s going to be asked about the…
Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard are the sole captains for the Buffalo Bills
The Bills will have just two captains this season: quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Terrel Bernard. “Our captains this year leading our football team will be Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard. Additionally, there will…
Rasheen Ali is uncertain to play, and Adisa Isaac will not be available for the Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have released their initial injury updates for the 2024 season. Running back Rasheen Ali is listed as doubtful for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night. Edge rusher Adisa…
Palmer, Watkins, and Foden have been excluded from England’s matches against Ireland and Finland
Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins, and Phil Foden will not be available for England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Ireland and Finland. England is set to play in Dublin on Saturday and then host Finland…
After more than a dozen quarterbacks struggled since Peyton Manning’s retirement, rookie Bo Nix is the next in line for the Denver Broncos
Denver, known for its focus on quarterbacks, has seen many signal-callers struggle to step out from the shadows of Pro Football Hall of Famers John Elway and Peyton Manning. Since Elway’s retirement as a two-time…
The adaptable Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Spencer Anderson will begin the season opener at guard against Atlanta Falcons
When Spencer Anderson was an underclassman at Maryland, one of his coaches talked to him about how injuries were starting to affect the offensive line. The conversation ended with a request that sounded more like…
With better health, Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is heading into the season with increased confidence
Green Bay’s Christian Watson has shown that he can be one of the NFL’s top deep threats when his hamstrings are healthy. The problem has been his inconsistent availability. Watson has missed 11 games due…
Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce discovers peace and escape on the football field as his life gets increasingly hectic
Travis Kelce spent the offseason traveling around the globe, following his girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, to various locations on her Eras Tour. He appeared on TV, attended major sporting events, and continued hosting his…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have extended their contract with veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward, agreeing to a new three-year deal
The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle signed a new three-year contract on Tuesday, which will keep him with the team through the 2026 season. The financial details of the contract were not shared. The 35-year-old…
Randal Grichuk hit two home runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks secure an 8-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run in the first inning and a solo shot in the fifth to get closer to 300 career homers, and the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to beat the San Francisco…
Clay Holmes’ latest blown save causes the New York Yankees to lose their AL East lead and casts doubt on the effectiveness of their closer
Clay Holmes struggled with his sinker, his control, and possibly his position as the New York Yankees’ closer. The two-time All-Star gave up a single and two walks before Texas rookie Wyatt Langford hit a…