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Giants are bringing an aggressive new defense straight at Dak Prescott

The Giants have spent the summer talking about being more physical, and the opener against Dallas is where that talk […]

Edwards and Collingwood Earn MPSF Weekly Honors

DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis senior midfielder Mia Edwards and sophomore goalkeeper Addy Collingwood were named MPSF Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Edwards receives the honor after a prominent outing on offense for the Aggies, securing the game-tying goal against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sep. 6 to force extra time and converting her attempt in the shootout to help UC Davis secure the 2-1 victory. This marks Edwards’ first career MPSF Offensive Player of...

Will the 49ers need to make a move for a pass rusher sooner than later?

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator told the media the team would “ease them into this thing and get them ready to go” when discussing rookie Romello Height. He acknowledged that it’s a different ball game, playing against the pros as opposed to college players: “Feeling really good where he was going, his growth, his development, […]

Brian Rolapp’s Hidden PGA Tour Stake Comes to Light in $1B Equity Disclosure

Brian Rolapp joined the PGA Tour last year for more than just a monthly paycheck. In 2024, the PGA Tour created a for-profit arm termed PGA Tour Enterprises, allowing current and former players to become equity stakeholders in the organization. Now, a report from Sports Business Journal claims Rolapp was among those who got the […] The post Brian Rolapp’s Hidden PGA Tour Stake Comes to Light in $1B Equity Disclosure appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Alek Thomas sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City

Alek Thomas was the odd man out in the Dodgers outfield last week, when he was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on September 1, then was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room for Bobby Miller’s return to the 40-man roster. Now both are back with Oklahoma City, as Miller was optioned to Triple-A […]

‘Who Are We To Say No?’: Rory McIlroy Delivers Blunt Verdict on Donald Trump’s Irish Open Visit

Crowds limited, security tightened, a sitting president handing out the trophy – Rory McIlroy‘s first Irish Open at Doonbeg won’t look like a typical tour stop. President Donald Trump is expected to attend his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel as part of a two-day visit to Ireland while the tournament runs September 10-13, and […] The post ‘Who Are We To Say No?’: Rory McIlroy Delivers Blunt Verdict on Donald Trump’s Irish Open Visit appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Sam Moll Elects Free Agency

By Steve Adams | at September 8, 2026 1:37pm CDT Left-handed reliever Sam Moll went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Reds and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The team hasn’t formally announced the move yet, so it’s not clear whether he rejected an outright assignment or cleared release waivers, but either way, Moll is free to pursue opportunities with any club at this point. The 34-year-old Moll has pitched 56 1/3 innings in the ma...

Butera, O’Malley Earn MAC Player-of-the-Week Honors

CLEVELAND, Ohio (BGSU Strategic Comm.) — A pair of Bowling Green State University women’s soccer standouts have earned Mid-American Conference Player-of-the-Week honors, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 8). Senior Emme Butera has been named MAC co-Defensive Player of the Week, while junior Payton O’Malley is a co-Goalkeeper of the Week. O’Malley has been recognized twice in the last three weeks, having earned her first-ever league GK-O-T-W honor on Aug. 25. Butera ...

5 Moments You Can’t Miss From Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Nosková

Aryna Sabalenka needed every bit of her fight to survive the toughest test of her US Open title defense so far, edging past Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) to reach a sixth straight semifinal at Flushing Meadows. Noskova, playing in just her third career Grand Slam quarterfinal, actually finished with more winners and […] The post 5 Moments You Can’t Miss From Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Nosková appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Michigan Football plummets in ESPN SP+ after narrow win vs WMU

Michigan opened its 2026 football season on Saturday night with a dud, defeating Western Michigan by a 13-12 final score despite being a heavy favorite. After the game, many have changed their outlook for the Wolverines for the rest of the season, and that’s reflected in the latest edition of ESPN and Bill Connelly’s SP+ […]

The Washington Commanders release Week 1 depth chart

The Washington Commanders have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 regular season. They released their intial (and unofficial) one before the first preseason game, but this is the first one released after the 53-man roster cut. There aren’t many surprises on the document, with some clarity provided at the cornerback spot. Mike […]

‘Not Signing Anymore Contracts:’ Cam Heyward Says He’ll Retire After 2026 Or 2027

Aaron Rodgers has declared that this will be his final NFL season. However, he’s not the only Pittsburgh Steelers veteran near the end of his career. Cam Heyward is 37 years old, only a little younger than Rodgers. Also, he’s a defensive lineman, and players at that position don’t normally play so deep into their 30s. Heyward is a unicorn, though. However, he can’t play forever, and he recently revealed that the end is in sight for him. “I don’t think it’s it,” Heyward said Tuesday on The Rich...

Why is there a minute of silence before 2026-27 Champions League Matchday 1 games?

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League has finally began its league phase, and fans have been caught by surprise as there is a minute of silence before every game in Matchday 1. The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League opens its league phase with electric matchups all across the board. However, one moment raises eyebrows before the opening whistle as players gather in the center circle for a minute of silence. The gesture was announced by the competition’s organizers and will be accompanied by the messa...

Fact Check: Was Oregon State’s Women’s Basketball Team the First College Team To File for Unionization?

Claim: Oregon State’s women’s basketball team became the first college athletes in Oregon to file a petition to unionize. More than 100 women’s college basketball players began pushing for a formal way to collectively address issues affecting college athletes. The players sent letters to Big Ten and SEC leadership, calling for a collaborative process to […] The post Fact Check: Was Oregon State’s Women’s Basketball Team the First College Team To File for Unionization? appeared first on Essen...

This Week in Wake Forest Women’s Athletics – Presented by Truist (September 7-13)

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Truist, a longstanding partner of Wake Forest University who is An Official Banking Partner of Wake Forest Athletics and the Presenting Partner of Wake Forest Women’s Athletics brings Deacon Nation this weekly update from the Demon Deacons women’s programs: Women’s Soccer: The No. 5 Demon Deacons continued its undefeated start to the season as they picked up a pair of road wins over South Florida and No. 21 Florida to conclude their nonconference slate and move to 7-0. Wa...

The Gamecocks had some freshman SHOW OUT on Saturday🔥🐔

GamecockCentral’s Wes Mitchell and Chris Clark discuss some of the freshman standouts in South Carolina’s Week 1 win over Kent State. Join GamecockCentral.com for complete, in-depth coverage of South Carolina: https://www.on3.com/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks/join/ Thank you to our sponsors: ** Today’s show is brought to you by Modelo, the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Drink Responsibly. Modelo Especial® Beer. Imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL ** ** Clint Hammond...

The Only Colors Reacts Survey

I hope all of TOC Nation enjoyed their Labor Day weekend. Michigan State Football is now on to week 2. Mike’s preview will be out tomorrow morning, but we are getting the survey out now. We want to see what you think will be the result of our game Saturday against Eastern Michigan University. Will […]

NBA rumors: Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch

Jalen Duren is far and away the best player remaining in NBA free agency. In fact, he was arguably the best player on the open market at the start of the offseason, long before the bulk of free agency passed. However, the first-time All-Star has yet to get a new contract. Duren is looking for […] The post NBA rumors: Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .