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Two Bills rookies put dominant reps on film in win over Saints

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The Buffalo Bills haven’t made things easy on themselves over their past two games, but they were able to put their foot on the pedal and comfortably win by two scores against the New Orleans Saints in what felt like a bit of a sleepy start for the Bills — especially on the defensive side of the ball. It was a fascinating day for Bills rookies who fluctuated snaps from where they had been in recent weeks. We also continued seeing ascending play from a couple of players who are looking like early hits from their most recent draft class. CB Maxwell Hairston Hairston is now eligible to come off of Injured Reserve (IR) having spent the prior four games sidelined. But while it seemed Hairston would be ready to return from a sprain he had in training camp, some of head coach Sean McDermott’s recent comments suggest it could take some more time for Hairston to return. It seems that the injury may be lingering, but McDermott also cautioned expectations for Hairston’s missed time. McDermot...

Odobert, Johnson And Sarr To Start | 4-3-3 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Bodo/Glimt

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Odobert, Johnson And Sarr To Start | 4-3-3 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Bodo/Glimt Tottenham Hotspur will clash heads with Bodo/Glimt at the Aspmyra Stadion on Tuesday night as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. Spurs managed to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers recently. Therefore, the North London club would be keen on getting back to winning ways this weekend. Thomas Frank will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to name a few tweaks to his first team for this game. Pape Matar Sarr, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson could all play from the start of this contest. 4-3-3 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup To Face Bodo/Glimt Defence Guglielmo Vicario will feature in goal for Spurs after conceding one goal in his last outing. Kevin Danso will play alongside Micky van de Ven at the centre of the Tottenham backline as they hope to keep the opposition at bay throughout the 90 minutes. Pedro Porro will try to i...

Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres updates. Corbin Carroll sits for finale

SAN DIEGO — Corbin Carroll is out of the Diamondbacks ’ lineup again for their season finale against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 28 as manager Torey Lovullo said he wants to be sure his star right fielder heads into the offseason on a healthy note. “He’s banged up,” Lovullo said. “He played a month recovering with a broken hand. I just told him, ‘I want to take you off the field.’” Carroll also was out of the lineup on Sept. 27, the day after the club was eliminated from the wild-card race. Carroll had started 65 consecutive games. “I just felt like I got to take care of him,” Lovullo said. “I don’t want him to leave this season banged up. I think he’s on the other side. I want to be just situationally aware of what he can and can’t do for us.” Second baseman Ketel Marte, who also did not play the night before, is leading off and serving as the designated hitter. Lovullo dropped shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to the No. 3 spot in the lineup in hopes of creating some RBI opportunitie...

Facing Logan Gilbert is a good trial run for the postseason

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Postseason pitching is often so different that it can easily come as a shock to the system, not just in terms of whom you face, but how those pitchers are managed. Coming from that angle, a series to wrap up the regular season against the Seattle Mariners might be the best thing for a Dodger team with nothing to play for in these final games. Right after seeing George Kirby and his pristine command, it doesn’t get any easier for Shohei Ohtani and company with Logan Gilbert on the mound. An absolute workhorse since he first came up, Gilbert dealt with a big health scare this season as he was sidelined for a few months with a forearm strain. Gilbert recovered to get back in late July and has picked up right where he left off, striking out more batters this season than he ever has in his career. The likes of Kirby and Gilbert are who you’ll see for the most part in playoff baseball, so you might as well get an early jump on things. While stringing hits off these elite arms can always b...

Gamethread: Boston College Football vs Cal

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Boston College has had an extra week to recover and regroup from their disappointing loss to Stanford out on the west coast two weeks ago. Now they will face the ACC’s other Pacific Time Zone addition, Cal, this time on BC’s home turf. This feel like a very important game for the Eagles’ season. If they can’t win at home against a lousy Cal team after resting for a weekend, expectations are going to drop to the floor. Who: Boston College Eagles (1-2) vs California Golden Bears (3-1) Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA When: Saturday September 27th, 2025 Kickoff Time: 3:30pm ET How to Watch: This game will be broadcast live on the ACC Network and streamed live here Our staff has spent this week compiling some great content to preview this match-up. Take a look: Preview & Prediction: Boston College Football vs Cal Boston College vs Cal: Golden Bears Team Preview Betting Preview & Prediction First Quarter Report Card: Boston College is Still Searching from...

President Donald Trump greeted by cheers, boos and bows at Ryder Cup

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President of the United States Donald Trump and Team United States Captain Keegan Bradley speak on the first hole tee box during the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Friday, September 26, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Darren Carroll/PGA of America via Getty Images) Darren Carroll/PGA of America via Getty Images FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — President Donald Trump does nothing with subtlety. Every single one of the thousands of people gathered around the first tee and 18th green at Bethpage Black at 11:00 a.m on Friday knew he was arriving, because Air Force One buzzed the course. One doesn’t often see a massive jumbo jet flying almost low enough to thunk with a wedge, but then, one doesn’t often see a president this intertwined with golf and golfers. Trump doing a flyover on his way to the airport. Crowd ERUPTED. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/i2LbdQ58Ih — Canon Claycomb (@canonclaycomb) September 26, 2025 Trump’s flyover drew cheers from the gallery, pretty much t...

Aaron Rodgers had hoped to go to Ireland sooner

Aaron Rodgers thinks his team's travel arrangements to Ireland were, in a word, shite. The Steelers quarterback has expressed dissatisfaction with the timing of the team's arrival in the Emerald Isle. The Steelers flew from Pittsburgh on Thursday night. "It is what it is, but if the schedule had been a little different, if I could have chosen it , maybe we get over on Monday; Tuesday is the day off," Rodgers said Friday, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. "Good to get out, see some things. It's a beautiful country, it seems like, from pictures." Team owner Art Rooney II called the travel plans a "football decision." "I would've liked to have the guys over here for a few more days, too," Rooney said, via Pryor. "But we're in the middle of the season, so we had to do what's best for the football side of things." Still, Rodgers had hoped for more time to see the sights, and to drink some beer. Rodgers has on multi...

ESPN predicts the winner of Alabama football vs Georgia Bulldogs

The Alabama Crimson Tide are aiming for their first road win of the 2025 college football season as they visit Sanford Stadium in Athens for a top 25 showdown against the Georgia Bulldogs . Alabama has been on the winning end of the series against Georgia for the better part of the last 15 years. The Bulldogs' lone victory in the head-to-head series in that span was in a national championship game rematch of the 2021 SEC title game, a 33-18 Georgia win in Indianapolis on Jan. 10, 2022. In what was Nick Saban's final win as a head coach, Alabama knocked off Kirby Smart's Bulldogs in the 2023 SEC Championship Game to hand Georgia its first loss since that 2021 clash for the conference crown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta two years earlier. The Crimson Tide won a hectic 41-34 classic in Tuscaloosa last year. Dating back to 2008's infamous "Blackout Game" in Athens, Alabama has won nine of the last 10 meetings against Georgia, including a 4-1 mark since 2...

Watch: 49ers OT Colton McKivitz mic'd up for Week 3 win over Cardinals

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The San Francisco 49ers hosted the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi's Stadium for their first home game of the season, and Kyle Shanahan's team walked away with their third win to stand alone atop the NFC West through three weeks. 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz played every offensive snap in the contest, helping keep pressure off of backup quarterback Mac Jones, who started his second game for the injured Brock Purdy. McKivitz was mic'd up for the game, so fans were able to see and hear how he reacted to some of the big plays that he and his teammates made during the last-second victory. Check it out: The 29-year-old isn't the most vocal member of San Francisco's offense, but he was constantly trying to support his teammates and get them ready for the next play. McKivitz signed a three-year, $45 million extension with the team earlier this month, tying him to San Francisco through the 2028 season, so this was a great opportunity for fans to see hi...

CAF Champions League preliminary: Stade d'Abidjan crush Côte d'Or to book spot in second round

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CAF Champions League preliminary: Stade d'Abidjan crush Côte d'Or to book spot in second round The Ivorian club secured their ticket after two convincing wins over the Seychellois side. Stade d'Abidjan Stade d’Abidjan clinched their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Stade Robert Champroux. The Ivorian side defeated Côte d’Or 3-1 in the return leg, having already claimed a 2-0 advantage from the first leg. The Ivorians had set the tone in the opening match in Victoria, Seychelles, with a 2-0 victory. Back on home soil, they confirmed their superiority by winning 3-1 at the Stade Robert Champroux. Samaké Nze Bagnama struck twice, scoring in the 12th and 43rd minutes, before Sangaré Djakaridja sealed the advantage just before halftime. Côte d’Or pulled one back in the second half with a fine goal from Mbolatovo, but never truly threatened Abidjan’s qualification. With a 5-1 aggregate score, Stad...

Erik ten Hag could be set for Premier League return with West Ham

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Erik ten Hag could be set for Premier League return with West Ham Following Saturday’s win against Chelsea, Manchester United are currently 11th in the Premier League standings with two wins out of five. Not a great start, and it follows an underwhelming last campaign, which began under Erik ten Hag, and ended with Ruben Amorim at the helm. The Dutchman was sacked after nine games , and while that might sound harsh considering he had won the FA Cup in the previous season, the truth was the football under him meant his position had become untenable. The Dutchman’s debut season was a wildly entertaining affair, with the team playing beautiful football at times, while notching famous wins over Manchester City in the league and Barcelona in Europe. Erik ten Hag’s United downfall Not to mention a Carabao Cup triumph and a top-three finish. However, things unraveled quickly as he switched to a transitional style of play which included leaving vast open spaces in midfield. And a poo...

Syracuse football: kickoff time announced for game versus SMU

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It’s a rarity through this point in the season: the Syracuse Orange will have a game that will *not be a nooner. The ACC announced the game times for Week 6 of the schedule, and Syracuse’s matchup versus SMU on Saturday, October 4 will kick off at 3:30 pm EST. This will be the Orange’s second game of the year where it will kick off at a non-noon time (the other being Colgate). The ’Cuse-SMU will air on either ESPN2 or the ACC Network. The final decision for what channel the game will be on will be made after this weekend’s games. Suddenly, that matchup in Dallas just became a lot more intriguing for several reasons. 🚨 Schedule Update: @CuseFootball at SMU on Oct. 4 will be a 3:30 PM ET kickoff on ESPN2 or ACC Network (network designation will be announced following the games of Sept. 27). pic.twitter.com/2Wht5Y8uqa — Syracuse Athletics (@Cuse) September 22, 2025 SMU started off the year ranked as high as No. 16 in the AP Poll and are coming off a College Footba...

Jets lose Quincy Williams to a shoulder injury

The Jets defense will be without linebacker Quincy Williams for the rest of Sunday's game in Tampa. Williams went to the locker room just before the end of the first half and the team announced that he has been ruled out with a shoulder injury early in the second half. Williams had four tackles and a half-sack before his injury. The Bucs went into halftime with a 20-6 lead and they got the ball to start the third quarter. A Baker Mayfield scramble on third down kept the drive alive, but the Jets defense was able to hold once the ball got into the red zone. Caleb McLaughlin's third field goal of the day put the Bucs up 23-6 with six minutes to play in the second quarter. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/D79hW0R

Titans' end-of-half mismanagement marks worst Brian Callahan blunder yet

The Tennessee Titans had the ball at midfield at the two-minute warning with timeouts and time to score and get within a touchdown of the Indianapolis Colts before halftime. And then Brian Callahan and his increasingly-shaky end-of-half strategy stepped into the spotlight. There was a lot that went into it, but in summary: The Titans , down 17-6 tried to settle for a field goal without getting into reasonable field goal range, allowing the Colts to get into field goal range themselves before halftime. Here's how Callahan and the Titans messed up at the end of the half, step-by-step: Tony Pollard carries for six yards, and the play clock rolls down almost all way the down. Pollard carries again for a couple yards, and the play clock rolls down again. Pollard is short on 3rd and 2, and the Titans opt for a long field goal as the Colts call timeout with 47 seconds left. The Titans call timeout after the Colts' timeout. The Titans do not get the kicking ball into the ga...

Here's how every player on Team USA has performed in the Ryder Cup

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When it comes to the 2025 Ryder Cup , the United States has plenty of experience on its team, but compared to the Europeans, those donning the red, white and blue are the least experienced bunch. Four of Team USA's 12 players will make their Ryder Cup debuts at Bethpage Black in New York. Five players will compete in their third Ryder Cup. Justin Thomas is the most experienced player on the U.S. side, preparing to make his fourth start in the biennial bout. Here's a look at the records in the Ryder Cup for every member of Team USA: Team USA Ryder Cup records, history Sam Burns Ryder Cup appearances:  One (2023) Overall record:  1-2-0 (foursomes: 0-1-0, fourballs: 1-0-0, singles: 0-1-0) Patrick Cantlay Ryder Cup appearances:  Two (2021, ‘23) Overall record:  5-2-1 (foursomes: 2-2-0, fourballs: 1-0-1, singles: 2-0-0) Bryson DeChambeau Ryder Cup appearances:  Two (2018, ‘21) Overall record:  2-3-1 (foursomes:...

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2026 NFL Draft prospects with the most to gain from conference play

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2026 NFL Draft prospects with the most to gain from conference play originally appeared on The Sporting News The college football season exists in three distinct stages. Early-season clashes are meant to generate hype and satisfy scheduling requirements. Ohio State played host to No. 1 Texas in Week 1 and the 5,000-student Grambling State Tigers in Week 2.  All eyes will be on the final stage, bowl season, in December and January. But before the College Football Playoff begins, we have to figure out who's worthy of participating. And for that, we have conference play, the meat and potatoes of our autumn Saturdays. Most Power Four teams will begin playing conference opponents in Week 4, offering a flurry of rivalry games and high-profile clashes. As teams jostle for positioning in the standings, their prospects will hope to look to put out good tape against meaningful competition to boost their NFL Draft stocks. A handful of 2026 prospects stand out as having the most to gain ...

Chandler Simpson's hot streak continues as Baz, Rays blank the Blue Jays

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Thursday to split their series. Toronto's magic number to clinch a postseason spot remained at three. The AL East leaders have lost two straight following a six-game winning streak. Shane Baz (10-12) pitched five scoreless innings with two hits and four strikeouts. Four relievers combined to finish the shutout, Tampa Bay’s ninth of the season. Simpson lined a two-run single in the second inning to put Tampa Bay ahead. His consecutive three-hit games have bumped the rookie speedster's batting average to .301. He was caught stealing for the 12th time in 54 tries this season. Brandon Lowe followed Simpson with an RBI single in the second. Carson Williams extended the lead in the sixth with his fourth home run. The Rays forced Chris Bassitt (11-9) into long at-bats, running his pitch count to 89 before knocking him out in the fifth. The right-hander ...

Top committed defensive linemen in the 2026 class

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The 2026 recruiting cycle went way ahead of schedule from a commitment perspective. Not many notable prospects are left on the board with football season now well underway. Flips and decommitments will come, but as of Sept. 17, 48 of the top 50 defensive line prospects in the 2026 cycle — per the  Rivals Industry Ranking , a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies — are currently off the board. That includes each of the top 20 in the nation. Below is a look at the top defensive linemen prospects in the cycle, as well as where they’re currently committed: 1. James Johnson — Texas commit School: Northwestern (Fla.) Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 43 NATL. The recruitment of Johnson hit overdrive after he took his June official visits. He pledged to Georgia at the end of the month, but less than three weeks later, he flipped to Texas . Johnson told Rivals’ Chad Simmons that he felt “something was missing” when he chose UGA, and after some thought, he...

Bengals place Joe Burrow on injured reserve, have yet to announce his surgery date

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The Cincinnati Bengals placed franchise quarterback Joe Burrow on injured reserve on Sept. 16. By placing Burrow on injured reserve, it allows the team to add someone in his place to the 53-man roster. When a team places a player on injured reserve, they must miss a minimum of four games. In Burrow’s case, it will be much longer than four games. Burrow is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of three months . Burrow is set to undergo surgery for his turf toe injury in the near future. The team has yet to announce when Burrow’s surgery will take place. More: Reds foot doctor explains why surgery is necessary for Joe Burrow, what rehab looks like Bengals coach Zac Taylor addressed Burrow’s injury during his regularly scheduled press conference on Sept. 15. “It looks like he's going to need surgery,” Taylor said. “We're still working through all the details of that, what that timeline's going to look like, so that's really all the information I have today” Tay...

Deion Sanders sends clear message to his players about NIL accountability

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Deion Sanders sends clear message to his players about NIL accountability originally appeared on The Sporting News Deion Sanders is taking everything in stride this week. The Colorado Buffaloes coach regrouped with his team after last Friday's 36-20 loss at Houston . This marks the worst start of Sanders' tenure in Boulder at a 1-2 record, which has prompted questions about the upcoming Big 12 schedule after the contest with Wyoming.   Coach Prime took questions during his press conference on Tuesday. He was openly asked about the current situation at quarterback . However, there weren't many details provided. What was clear from Sanders was the need to have his team on the same level. "Leadership and consistency" is what he was looking to see from his team. Sanders also took on some responsibility for the slow start.  "One thing about our young man, they're understanding what accountability is as well as us as the coaching staff," said Sanders....

Texas Longhorns Stars of the Week: UTEP Miners

Despite the relatively frustrating performance, there were some players who shined through this weekend for the Longhorns . The offense has yet to find a rhythm, but I think they found a clear positive among the negatives. The defense had stars all over the field, as they often do, but there are three guys that stood out to me Saturday.  Jelani McDonald  This, to me, was the player of the game for the Longhorns. McDonald totalled 6 tackles and reeled in his second career INT and first of the season. His confidence and ability on the backend has made him and Taaffe the two staples of the Texas defense, playing just about every snap this season. McDonald, stepping in for Andrew Mukuba, had big shoes to fill, and he has continued to improve every week. If he continues putting up performances like he did Saturday, the Texas defense will continue to be suffocating.  Jelani McDonald Picks it Off! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/LWahY7FGNZ — Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) September ...

Sean Payton takes blame for leverage penalty, reveals biggest regret from Colts game

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton took the blame after a " leverage " penalty cost the team a win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Broncos defensive lineman Dondrea Tillman was penalized for leverage, which nullified Indy's missed 60-yard field goal attempt, allowing the Colts to kick a 45-yard, game-winning field goal to seal a 29-28 victory . Payton said during his conference call with reporters on Monday that blame for the penalty should not fall on Tillman or special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi. "That's on me in that situation," Payton said. "It's not on Darren, it’s not on Tillman. With a 60-yard field goal attempt, it's different. The alignment got wrong, and the [penalty] call was correct. As a defensive line, you can push down on the back of the center and offensive linemen. You can push down on the back specifically, if you're going to go internally on the guards, you can push down. You can't push to jump. ...

Eagles-Chiefs inactives: 2 veteran edge rushers are healthy scratches again

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The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2025 NFL Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Dallas Goedert, Will Shipley, Tanner McKee , Drew Kendall, Azeez Ojulari, and Ogbo Okoronkwo. Goedert was ruled out on Friday due to a knee injury. Grant Calcaterra figures to start with Kylen Granson serving as the second tight end. The Eagles also temporarily elevated Cameron Latu (who is making his NFL regular season debut) from the practice squad for even more TE depth. Latu might also factor in at fullback in addition to playing special teams. Shipley was ruled out on Friday due to a rib injury. A.J. Dillon and newcomer Tank Bigsby are the active running backs behind Saquon Barkley. It’ll be interesting to see how the Eagles use Bigsby; he might have a limited role on offense in addition to returning kicks. McKee is notably designated as the emergency third quarterback, unlike in Week 1. This means he can pl...

Shemar Stewart set for tough challenge in Week 2 vs. Jaguars

After a solid debut that saw flashes of a strong edge defender, but lack of stats other than a few quarterback pressures, Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is set for his second challenge of the season as the Bengals take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 1, Stewart went up against the duo of Jack Conklin and Cornelius Lucas. In Week 2 against the Jaguars, Stewart will see the pairing of Anton Harrison and Walker Little. Harrison suffered a back injury during the Jaguars’ Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers but returned to a full practice Thursday and should be good to go for Sunday. RELATED: Bengals lose former waiver wire breakout to Jets If Week 1 is any indication, Harrison could be one of the better blockers in the league, particularly against the pass. His 81.4 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus ranked 9th among all offensive tackles in Week 1. He wasn’t too shabby in the run game, either. His grade of 69.5 was good for 18th. Keep in mind...