Chris Simms and Devin McCourty look ahead to Week 2, explaining why they’re worried about the Rams after looking sluggish in Australia and why the Texans defense and Drake Maye aren’t sources for too much concern.
Editor’s Picks
Eric Samulski breaks down Spencer Jones’ hot stretch to see how realistic it is.
United are struggling at the start of the season and there are a few big problems Carrick needs to sort out, quickly.
A look at who was running hot and cold leading into the FIBA break.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Friday night’s ‘massive’ Big 12 matchup between No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston, which Auerbach believes will be a big test for the Red Raiders.
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NFL
“I’m reluctant to put a timeline on it. We know that he’s going to miss those four weeks at a minimum,” McVay said.
“They got after us, and we didn’t play good enough, and we didn’t coach good enough. That falls on me,” Campbell said.
Last month, Commissioner Roger Goodell said he has “no doubt” that the NFL will have a team headquartered outside the United States.
Derrick Henry, at age 32, is playing like he did at age 22.
College Football News & Analysis
After an exciting Week 2 of college football, Nicole Auerbach unpacks her AP ballot, including why she’s a fan of series like Ohio State vs Texas, regardless of the outcome.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Alabama’s dominant defense and Florida State’s questions at quarterback should allow the Crimson Tide to control the game in Tuscaloosa.
With Oregon falling to Oklahoma State in a shocking upset, the Ducks have a lot of work to do to prove they are national title contenders with a “toughness that’s missing.”
Week 2 in college football delivered a stunner in Stillwater and an instant classic in Austin.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry look ahead to Saturday’s major matchup between LSU and Ole Miss, which will mark Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford for the first time since he left the Rebels.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the Week 2 ACC matchup between No. 16 SMU and No. 23 Louisville, which they believe could determine Miami’s eventual opponent in the ACC title game.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry dream up two Week 2 scenarios in this week’s college football slate: One where UNC takes down Clemson, and another where Mississippi State beats South Carolina and earns a Top 25 spot.
NBA
With Mark Williams out for the first part of the season due to shoulder surgery, Reath adds depth.
“I understand the circumstances. I understand how huge J.B. was.”
The Knicks will bring five veterans (at least) into training camp to compete for one roster spot.
Sacramento continues to look for the right backup veteran point guard behind Darius Acuff.
MLB
With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
CC Sabathia reveals his thoughts on umpire Doug Eddings’ decision to make rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon straighten his cap before looking at the resulting fallout.
Pete Alonso followed up the 300th home run of his career with another blast against his former team, helping power Baltimore to a sweep of New York.
At 20 years old, Ethan Salas made MLB history as the youngest catcher with a multi-homer game.
Premier League
Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth needing a big win to kick-start his Liverpool career.
Can the Red Devils get back on track at winless Fulham this weekend?
The 2026-27 League Cup has reached the third round, where Premier League teams who are competing in Europe this season enter the competition.
With the international break quickly approaching, Manchester United have faltered at almost every step of the young season under Michael Carrick.
Motor Sports
A muddy day in Columbus, Ohio, scrambled the order at the top of the standings and opens the field for Round 2 in Los Angeles
After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Kyle Larson only is nine points behind postseason leader Denny Hamlin and within striking distance of a second straight Cup Series title.
Hunter Lawrence crashed multiple times in the mud at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, but he was barely inside the top five in Friday’s practice sessions.
The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the penultimate race of the season Sunday with the Battle on the Bricks on NBC and Peacock.
WNBA
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter react to TreVeyon Henderson being a full practice participant and explain why they’re holding their horses to see what the usage looks like in his return from injury.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter are not down about Jalen Coker’s ankle injury, and neither should fantasy managers, they say. They break down why Coker is a ‘must-have’ in Week 2 lineup.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at running back.
Betting
SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals Game Preview
Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers – Betting Preview for September 20, 2026
Miami vs Wake Forest Prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news, betting trends, and stats
Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Game Preview
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans – Betting Preview for September 20, 2026
Golf
Koepka got out of the last year of his LIV contract and was offered a path back to the PGA Tour through the “returning member program.”
Thriston Lawrence is a winner for the third time in five years at the European Masters. This one took a final-round 62 and four playoff holes to beat Paul Casey.
The 2026 Presidents Cup rosters are set after Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy made their captain’s picks on Tuesday.
Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be the best player in golf, even the tedious work. He just doesn’t care for all the noise and notoriety that accompany greatness.
Scottie Scheffler recalls his Round 4 comeback at the Tour Championship to win his second career FedExCup, calling his performance in the playoffs “a nice way to finish off the season.”
Watch highlights from all rounds of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Tour Championship, part of the FedExCup, from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Latest
A week after the judge presiding over the criminal case involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs signed an order temporarily sealing the evidence (including a video of the altercation that prompted a misdemeanor battery charge), the judge declined to sign an order that would have sealed the evidence permanently.
Expectations for the pairing of quarterback Justin Herbert with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel started high and kept rising all offseason, but the Chargers’ first outing of the 2026 season fell far short of them.
Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught only one pass in his team’s win over the Chargers on Sunday, which Harrison says was a result of Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh focusing the defense on shutting him down.
With Zay Flowers dealing with a hamstring injury and Ja’Kobi Lane on IR with a fractured wrist, the Ravens are looking for some help at receiver.
The Saints have added a few players to the injury report on Thursday, but at least one isn’t much cause for concern.