Mike Florio and Chris Simms recall the circumstances the enabled Shedeur Sanders to start his first preseason game and spell out what that means for Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.
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Shane van Gisbergen collected his fourth consecutive Cup road course victory.
Hezly Rivera, the youngest 2024 U.S. Olympian, is the youngest U.S. all-around champion since 2017.
Matthew Berry reveals the seven habits that highly effective drafters all have in common in his 2025 Draft Day Manifesto.
Ganne beat Brooke Biermann, 4 and 3, in Sunday’s final of the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes, the first signature victory in a young career already filled with milestones.
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NFL
For many teams, the joint practices preceding preseason games are more important than the preseason games.
Shedeur Sanders started at quarterback for the Browns in their first preseason game, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be tabbed again this week.
Dickerson was injured in Sunday’s practice.
Drake Maye is in his second season as the Patriots’ starting quarterback, but he isn’t a finished product at this point.
Premier League
A sharp and hungry Chelsea could have scored plenty more against AC Milan in their final preseason friendly.
The Premier League transfers have been buzzing in a very busy summer.
Manchester United got the center forward wanted by Newcastle United, who can at least console themselves with a new star at another position.
Relive Heung-min Son’s Premier League career after the Tottenham Hotspur captain announced his departure following a decade in north London.
NBA
This was always where things were headed, but Morris getting arrested in the process led to headlines.
Young has this season guaranteed and then a $48.9 million player option for 2026-27. Atlanta wants to wait to make a decision.
Sochan was set to play for Poland in the European championships.
There was an expectation Durant would take less than the max, but that cut may be deeper than expected.
Golf
Another player clinched his spot on the U.S.
Despite falling just short to Justin Rose in a thrilling playoff at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, J.J. Spaun once again reminded the golf world of his resilience and why his “remarkable” year shouldn’t go unnoticed.
Justin Rose details how he approached an intense final round and playoff against J.J. Spaun at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, before Golf Central shares why the win is “massive” for him moving forward.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner assess what went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood after losing the FedEx St. Jude Championship lead, exploring the “mental challenges” of getting over the hurdle as he awaits his first PGA Tour win.
Steve Allan of Australia won the Boeing Classic on Sunday for his second PGA Tour Champions victory in three starts.
Fowler, who tied for sixth Sunday in Memphis, is coming off a regular season in which he played seven signature events via sponsor exemptions.
Motor Sports
Hear from Shane van Gisbergen, Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and many more following the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at the Glen.
Trackhouse Racing driver sets record for victories by a Cup rookie.
Listen to the best soundbites during the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at the Glen from Watkins Glen International.
Here’s what Cup drivers were saying after Shane van Gisbergen’s fourth consecutive road or street course victory.
Rotoworld
Eric Samulski breaks down some of the top waiver wire adds for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball
Your one-stop-shop for Rotoworld’s preseason fantasy football content.
The Orioles are getting one of their top bats back, and the Rangers appear to have a new closer.
Tyler Warren had three receptions for 40 yards in a preseason start for the Indianapolis Colts, and Kyle Dvorchak dives into the 2025 fantasy outlook for the rookie tight end.
Kyle Dvorchak discusses Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow getting more preseason snaps and how fast he and the rest of the high-flying Cincinnati offense can start the regular season.
Kyle Dvorchak dives into Anthony Richardson dislocating his pinkie finger during a preseason game against the Ravens, explaining why the injury shows the quarterback needs better awareness if he wants to stay healthy.
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CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco’s Justin Verlander on Sunday as Washington beat the Giants 8-0.
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Recent memo makes specific recommendations.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are finally going back to facing their own league.
