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Welcome to our start/sit chart for the season opener of the 2026 NFL season. Below is our start/sit matchups chart for all players in the Wednesday night game between the New England Patriots and the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can […]
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State junior goalkeeper Jada Gittings has emerged as one of the nation’s top shot-stoppers early in the 2026 season, ranking No. 4 nationally in NCAA Division I women’s soccer with 50 total saves , according to the latest national statistical rankings. Gittings, a 5-foot-7 junior from Hampton, South Carolina, has been a steady presence between the posts for the Lady Bulldogs throughout a challenging schedule. The SC State goalkeeper entered last week with 33 s...
PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tanner Banks (forearm strain) became eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday. He’ll remain on his minor-league rehab assignment for at least a bit longer. The Phillies want Banks, who began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Aug. 26, to settle into handling a multi-inning workload before […]
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander were named SEC co-offensive players of the week. The post Sam Leavitt, Deuce Alexander headline SEC’s Players of the Week appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a strong summer campaign with France at the World Cup, leading the Real Madrid forward to believe he is a frontrunner to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. With the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner set to be announced in a few weeks, Kylian Mbappe believes there should not be much debate, positioning himself as a top frontrunner to secure the award. Speaking to L’Equipe, the Real Madrid star was asked about his chances for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. He did not hesitate to state that he b...
With Richard Hughes officially out at Liverpool, many will expect a quick appointment of his successor given his departure has been known going back at least to the end of last season. However, with the club not immediately announcing a new sporting director, there’s some room for speculation and rumour mongering. The latest out of […]
Katie Taylor’s historic farewell broke new ground last weekend as millions around the world tuned in to watch The post Taylor’s Farewell Draws Massive Viewership appeared first on FightNews .
Although the North Carolina Tar Heels began the season with a nice 15-10 win over the TCU Horned Frogs in Week 0, drama continues to surround the team. Mike Lombardi recently resigned as general manager after an investigation was launched regarding alleged inappropriate relationships and alleged drug use/selling of drugs within the UNC football program. […] The post Did you really think North Carolina’s Bill Belichick would be candid about Mike Lombardi’s resignation? appeared first on Clutc...
West Virginia is now 1-0 for the season. The Mountaineers held off a furious comeback bid by Coastal Carolina to win the game 31-24. Now, as West Virginia gets ready for Week 2, they will have a new face joining the roster. JaCorey Thomas, a former Georgia safety, has transferred to West Virginia, according to […] The post Former Georgia safety lands with West Virginia in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
UNC and Bill Belichick started the 2026 season on a high note in Ireland with a win over TCU. However, since then, the program has again been embroiled in another matter. UNC GM Michael Lombardi resigned on September 3. Hours later, a WRAL report revealed that the investigation into Lombardi is also looking at whether […] The post Bill Belichick Takes Firm Stance on Son Steve’s Future as UNC Bars HC From Addressing Michael Lombardi Situation appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Encouraging news from Todd Bowles today. The head coach told media this afternoon that receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan finally returned to practice. Egbuka has a healing foot sprain and McMillan is dealing with a knee issue. “They got […] The post “They Ran Around Pretty Good” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Enes Kanter Freedom says he would be willing to play for Clay Travis’ proposed Nashville Balls franchise as part of his challenge to the WNBA’s eligibility rules. Asked on Fox News whether he would actually join the hypothetical team, the former NBA center immediately accepted the idea. “Oh, 100%,” he said. “That would be the […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom welcomes unusual WNBA opportunity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen A. Smith can bloviate all he wants about the Dallas Cowboys, but it won’t change the facts about them being a contender. And Michael Irvin is a Brian Schottenheimer believer. With all of the good vibes, it’s easy to predict Caleb Downs will turn in an All-Pro rookie season, and here are three other […] The post Caleb Downs makes All-Pro team as a rookie and 3 other Cowboys bold predictions for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Illinois has sold out five of its last eight games at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Whether you like it or not — and I know a great many of you do NOT like it — Tua Tagovailoa is the Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Steelers. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s Tua’s job to lose. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to take over the starting job at […]
The Saudi Pro League spent about $407m on transfers in summer 2026, a 26.3% fall from the previous summer and the lowest total since the country’s star-recruitment project began. The figures underline a significant change from summer 2023, when Saudi clubs emerged as one of world football’s biggest financial forces and attracted dozens of leading […] The article Saudi Pro League shifts from big spending to smarter transfer strategy was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal’s greatest strength is their ability to win matches without relying on control or sustained dominance, a quality he says could help them retain the Premier League title. The former England defender was speaking after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s London derby. He said the result demonstrated […] The article Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles was written by Sylv...
Rodri’s challenge on Valencia forward Arnaut Danjuma has prompted fresh debate after new footage emerged from Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory on Sunday, with the incident raising questions over whether the midfielder should have been sent off. The disputed moment occurred inside Barcelona’s penalty area during the fourth round of the competition. The broadcast pictures […] The article New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia was written by S...
Spain defeated Japan 79-59 on Monday to improve to 2-1 in Group play at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Spain jumped out to a 23-15 lead before Japan brought its deficit to just three points at halftime. A big second half propelled Spain to the win. Mystics guard Alicia Florez scored six points and […]
Aston Villa midfielder Leon Goretzka will not be available until after the international break (h/t official social media page). Villa signed the experienced German international (73 caps) to bolster their midfield, but he is yet to make his first appearance. Manager Unai Emery had hoped to include him in the squad from the outset. However, […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Happy Labor Day one and all. Hope you are able to enjoy an extra day off before the NFL kicks off this Wednesday and the season […]
Edison, N.J. – Women soccer’s Caitlyn Gratton has been named the Metro Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Ancaster , Ontario, native Caitlyn Gratton was named the Metro Conference Offensive Player of the Week after registering four goals in two games. Gratton kicked off the week against Little Three Rival St. Bonaventure, recording two goals in a 3-1 win over the Bonnies. The junior added her second brace of the week as she potted two in the Metro Conferen...
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham did not exactly give quarterback Bryce Underwood a vote of confidence as the Wolverines prepare to play Oklahoma on Saturday. “He’s our QB right now,” Whittingham told reporters Monday. “And it’s not something that’s infinite. At some point, we’ve got to turn a corner and we’ve got to see improvement, as we do with a lot of stuff; you’ve got to see improvement out of the coaches, so it’s not just on Bryce. And it’s not just Bryce’s job that is not absolutely set...
1 / 115 Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (91) before practice at 2026 Training Camp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders 2 / 115 Las Vegas Raiders safety Devin Lafayette (40) before practice at 2026 Training Camp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders 3 / 115 Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cody White (82) before practice at 2026 Training Camp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemen...
We are officially in the endgame of the group stage ties in the FIBA World Cup, as the quarterfinals are forming after what has been a chaotic tournament, to say the least. Day 4 of the World Cup is the final time fans will experience eight matchups in a single day. From Belgian forward Emma […] The post Belgian Star Makes History, Opals Suffer First Loss as Puerto Rico Survive Scare on Day 4 of FIBA World Cup appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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