John Fanta, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms react to Michigan’s win over Western Michigan in a result that will generate scrutiny for some time.
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It looked like No. 16 Michigan had suffered the biggest upset of the college football season. Then Bryce Underwood and JJ Buchanan made good on this reprieve.
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College Football Week 1
It looked like No. 16 Michigan had suffered the biggest upset of the college football season. Then Bryce Underwood and JJ Buchanan made good on this reprieve.
John Fanta, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms react to Michigan’s win over Western Michigan in a result that will generate scrutiny for some time.
An officials ruling to give No. 16 Michigan one more play ended up making the difference for the Wolverines against Western Michigan.
Terry McCaulay offers his perspective on the officials putting a second back on the clock in Ann Arbor, allowing time for Michigan’s miracle touchdown.
Kyle Wittingham offers his reactions to Michigan’s dramatic victory to avoid an upset against Western Michigan.
A fumbled snap? A one-handed catch? This play on Michigan’s first drive had everything.
Oregon came back with a strong second half to avoid dropping an ugly loss to visiting Boise State.
NFL
Some regard LSU coach Lane Kiffin as an agent of chaos.
Western Michigan got robbed of an all-time upset, with an all-time replay blunder.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning, the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, had an easy start to his season today.
Last Saturday, USC had a poor turnout for its home opener at the L.A.
NBA
BlackSun Private Equity is partnering with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land.
There is a path forward, but the coming years are not going to be pretty.
Sacramento was looking for a backup point guard and focused on the three-time All-Star.
The 36-page summary of the official report provides a lot of details.
MLB
Sale (14-9) allowed two runs in six innings with seven strikeouts and a walk. He entered second in the NL in ERA, which rose slightly to 2.10.
After long seasons of jam-packed stadiums, chartered flights and upscale hotels, Alvarez looks forward to a decidedly less glamorous offseason, stopping at remote campgrounds where he likes to hunt and fish.
The injuries were initially delaying Ohtani’s return to pitching, but they’re now affecting his hitting. He’s batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs.
Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst share their winners of the week with Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the way and taking hold of the NL MVP race with red hot hitting.
Premier League
On this day 34 years ago, Robbie Earle put on a clinic for Wimbledon in a 3-2 win over Arsenal.
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Motor Sports
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Golf
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.
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