With D.C. streets in front of the U.S. Capitol transformed into a racetrack, drivers on Sunday bolted past the National Gallery of Art, the National Archives and other landmarks in the Freedom 250 Gr… [+65 chars]

After President Trump waved the green flag to start the competition at around 1 p.m., the rubber hit the road. Cars swarmed past spectators in a brightly colored blur that shook the pavement

The Washington Post

IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in auto race along National Mall - The Washington Post

The Magic Mile is the next-to-last race before the Chase in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The Dollar Tree 301 takes place from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the flat 1.058-mile oval north of Concord.
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The NASCAR Cup Series continues the 2026 season with the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire. Follow our NASCAR race updates here.

Tennessean

NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Dollar Tree 301 - The Tennessean

Washington traveled to Detroit for a preseason clash against the Lions at noon on Saturday. While the game was a snooze-fest, it did give fans a chance to see some of the starters in a bit more actio… [+4492 chars]

Athan Kaliakmanis, Jaden Bradley saw their stock go up after the Commanders’ preseason loss to the Detroit Lions.

Hogs Haven

Commanders vs. Lions preseason Week 2: Mark Tyler’s Studs and Duds - Hogs Haven

Some schools, like Notre Dame, arent exploring the addition of players from the class of 2022 who end up getting a fifth year of eligibility through the court system. Others, like LSU, are.
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Some schools, like Notre Dame, aren't exploring the addition of players from the class of 2022 who end up getting a fifth year of eligibility through the court system.

NBCSports.com

Bill Belichick is looking into the potential acquisition of players who get a fifth year - NBC Sports

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list Sunday as he takes the most significant step yet in his return from a torn … [+1818 chars]

The 49ers have activated tight end George Kittle from the PUP list as he chases a return for Week 1 against the Rams.

ESPN

49ers activate star TE George Kittle from PUP list - ESPN

BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns starting defensive end Alex Wright sustained a ruptured Achilles in Thursday's joint practice with the Buffalo Bills, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
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The Browns placed starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles and signed veteran defensive end Derek Barnett.

Browns lose DE Wright (Achilles) for season, add DE Barnett - ESPN

Padres pitcher Casey Mize slipped up in a strange and detrimental way on Saturday.
Mize, acquired by the Padres from the Tigers before the trade deadline, slipped down steps in the dugout after the … [+1705 chars]

Padres pitcher Casey Mize slipped up in a strange and detrimental way on Saturday. Mize, acquired by the Padres from the Tigers before the trade deadline, slipped down steps in the dugout after the…

New York Post

Padres’ key trade deadline acquisition suffers unfortunate injury in ridiculous fashion - New York Post

Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City.
Instead, he made the surprising de… [+2215 chars]

Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.

BBC News

'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off - BBC

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering the last week of training camp, and Day 17 offered us perhaps our best answers yet as to what Week 1 may look like.
So, what did we see du… [+6722 chars]

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive line took center stage during Day 17 of training camp, and here is why.

Sports Illustrated

Everything I Saw at Day 17 of Jaguars Training Camp: OL Gets Some Answers - Sports Illustrated

The Seattle Mariners have reached the stage of a busted season where they are just hunting around for reasons to smile. This was a 90-win team last season, one that came within a George Springer ding… [+4127 chars]

The Seattle Mariners have reached the stage of a busted season where they are just hunting around for reasons to smile. This was a 90-win team last season, one that came within a George Springer dinger of advancing to the franchise’s first ever World Series. …

Defector.com

Randy Arozarena Made The Mariners Smile - Defector

The Kansas City Chiefs played a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night. Many players were out for both teams, so theres not too much you can take away from this game. Still… [+5794 chars]

One thought about each phase of the Kansas City Chiefs after the second preseason game.

Arrowhead Pride

Preseason Week 2 notes for Chiefs’ offense, defense and special teams - Arrowhead Pride

MINNEAPOLIS -- J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday.
McCarthy played four series wit… [+820 chars]

J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday.

NFL News

J.J. McCarthy’s misses at QB stand out for Vikings in preseason loss - NFL.com

Making mistakes may be uncharacteristic of Max Verstappen, but thats exactly what the four-time world champion did on the first lap of his home Formula 1 race.
Starting the Dutch Grand Prix from sev… [+2299 chars]

Verstappen has explained what turned out to be a typical driver error

Motorsport.com

What caused Max Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash - Motorsport.com

MANCHESTER, England (AP) Erling Haalands famed flowing locks are no more.
The Manchester City superstar has a new hairstyle for the new Premier League season: A buzz cut that went viral on social me… [+778 chars]

Erling Haaland’s famed flowing locks are no more. The Manchester City superstar has a new hairstyle for the new Premier League season: A buzz cut that went viral on social media on Sunday ahead of the team’s opening match against Bournemouth. It didn’t help h…

Associated Press

Haaland’s haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season - AP News

The Yankees announced several roster moves ahead of today’s game. Outfielder Cody Bellinger has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list as expected. The team also placed lefty Ryan Weathers on t… [+2679 chars]

New York sees a solid starter go on the IL while getting a key piece of their offense back in Bellinger.

MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees Place Ryan Weathers On 15-Day IL With Forearm Flexor Strain - MLB Trade Rumors

JaQuinden Jackson, the running back for the Eagles who left a preseason game Saturday night in an ambulance, did have movement and strength in all of his extremities, his team announced Saturday.
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An Eagles running back left the field in an ambulance Saturday night after getting injured during the opening kickoff.

Eagles’ Ja’Quinden Jackson leaves field in ambulance after opening kickoff in scary scene - New York Post

The Pittsburgh Steelers were shut out in their 17-0 loss to the New York Jets in their second preseason game.
In this article I provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways.
Offense:
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The Pittsburgh Steelers were shut out in their 17-0 loss to the New York Jets in their second preseason game. In this article I provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): NONE Great (80-Plus Grades): WR Isai…

Steelers Depot

PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs. Jets - Steelers Depot

The machines have claimed another world record in track and field.
The robot Tiangong ran the 400 meters in 38.15 seconds in the World Humanoid Robot Games.
That would smash the mark set by South A… [+212 chars]

The machines have claimed another world record in track and field.

Bleacher Report

After Breaking Usain Bolt's Record, Robot Breaks Another Human Track Feat at World Humanoid Games - Bleacher Report

There was a time earlier in this offseason when Kentucky was missing on one high-profile prospect after another -- everybody from Rob Wright III to Donnie Freeman to the sport's top-ranked high schoo… [+19031 chars]

Mitchell, the ex-Duke and Missouri star, is just the latest to join the Wildcats' impressive transfer portal haul