The recent fight between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number started with a demand that the school stop using his name, image, and likeness. It reportedly… [+2201 chars]

The recent fight between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number started with a demand that the school stop using his name, image, and likeness.

NBCSports.com

Jayden Daniels reportedly wants LSU to return its copy of his Heisman Trophy - NBC Sports

Throughout last summer, there was enough concern around the Minnesota Vikings organization about J.J. McCarthy being the team's starting quarterback that some players and staffers actually viewed Max… [+6081 chars]

Opposing teams have dug into McCarthy this summer in the event the young QB becomes available via trade

CBS Sports

What's next for J.J. McCarthy after lost QB battle? NFL teams skeptical he can improve and mature - CBS Sports

Final preseason match of Xabi Alonsos first year at helm for the Blues. We take on Real Sociedad at home in a match where the only TV coverage worldwide is a channel from the Basque Country, where ou… [+1010 chars]

SB Nation

Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad, Friendly: Lineups & Game Thread - We Ain't Got No History

When QB Drew Allar took the field in rookie minicamp, the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t grooming their third-round pick to start in 2026. Instead, they were tearing his mechanics down to the studs and … [+2195 chars]

When QB Drew Allar took the field in rookie minicamp, the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t grooming their third-round pick to start in 2026. Instead, they were tearing his mechanics down to the studs and rebuilding them under head coach Mike McCarthy’s tutelage. S…

Steelers Depot

‘Stuff You Didn’t See From Him’: Beat Writer Evaluates Drew Allar’s Debut - Steelers Depot

The Detroit Lions fell to the Cincinnati Bengals on the road, 16-14, to open the exhibition portion of the schedule in Dan Campbells sixth season at the helm. Despite a slopfest from a weather, turno… [+9953 chars]

﻿Who were the biggest winners and losers from the Lions’ first preseason action?

Prideofdetroit.com

13 winners, 6 losers from Detroit Lions preseason game vs. Bengals - Pride Of Detroit

The Denver Broncos had a dominant first half in their 27-7 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons and would coast to victory in the second.
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The Denver Broncos had a solid team-win performance in the preseason over the Atlanta Falcons. Here are our game balls.

Mile High Report

Game balls for the Broncos 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons - Mile High Report

Mike D'Antoni was named the NBA's Coach of the Year twice -- a dozen years apart with different teams. His system fueled two of his players, Steve Nash and James Harden, to combine for three MVPs. D'… [+17746 chars]

The legendary coach, architect of some of the most explosive offenses in NBA history, talks "seven seconds or less,' Madison Square Garden and a "doomed" Lakers tenure.

ESPN

NBA HOF week: Mike D'Antoni dishes on Nash, Kobe and Linsanity - ESPN

First Test, Darwin (day three of five)
Australia 198: (Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55) and 161-4 (Green 43*; Mahmud 2-33)
Bangladesh 426: (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, Miraz 65; Hazlewood 6-89)
Australia trail b… [+2054 chars]

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

BBC News

Australia v Bangladesh: Visitors move closer to historic win after Steve Smith wicket - BBC

Harbaugh knows Zvadas potential and also his history of inconsistency. Thats why he said: He does have a big leg, but the bottom line is you got to kick it straight consistently. And its one reason H… [+451 chars]

Big Blue View

NY Giants news: Giants set for first preseason game in John Harbaugh Era - Big Blue View

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said after Friday nights preseason opener that he was not good enough.
Definitely not up to standard, not even up to par. Start with the first drive, second play, … [+730 chars]

The Falcons' quarterback went 3-for-5 for 22 yards in Friday night's preseason game.

Tua Tagovailoa: It starts with me, my play in preseason opener was not up to standard - NBC Sports

TORONTO -- Things are getting awfully interesting north of the border.
The Blue Jays, who spent much of this season growing stale on the outer edges of the postseason picture, suddenly have as much … [+3979 chars]

TORONTO -- Things are getting awfully interesting north of the border.
The Blue Jays, who spent much of this season growing stale on the outer edges of the postseason picture, suddenly have as much momentum as any team in the American League Wild Card race. F…

MLB.com

Blue Jays surging up Wild Card standings -- but holding breath over Vladdy - MLB.com

After the faceplant against the Rays and the slide through the Bronx this week - where even the lone win felt lackadaisical - I had convinced myself I was beyond caring about the 2026 Mariners. There… [+7886 chars]

Brock Rodden’s debut magic not enough in loss to Astros

Lookout Landing

Mariners hurt fans today (just to see if they still feel), lose to Astros in extras, 10-7 - Lookout Landing

INDIANAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will share a backcourt at the FIBA World Cup next month in Berlin, making their long-anticipated debuts at a major international event for the U.S. se… [+4364 chars]

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow for blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' short-handed Wings.

Clark bests Bueckers in clash of No. 1 picks as Fever top Wings - ESPN

MMA Fighting has UFC 330 results for the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry fight card, live blogs of the entire main card, and more from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday night.
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Get UFC 330 results for the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry event in Philadelphia on Saturday night.

MMA Fighting

UFC 330 Results: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry - MMA Fighting

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is day-to-day with an ankle injury that occurred Wednesday and resulted in him being scratched from the preseason opener Friday night aga… [+2477 chars]

Jets quarterback Geno Smith is day-to-day with an ankle injury that occurred Wednesday and resulted in him being scratched from the preseason opener Friday night against the Buccaneers.

Jets' Geno Smith scratched vs. Bucs due to sore ankle, is day-to-day - ESPN

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday night.
With an $18 million annual v… [+892 chars]

The Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Steelers' Keeanu Benton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension, sources say - ESPN

The Saints will not have one of their key rookies on the field for a while.
Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters on Friday that first-round pick Jordyn Tyson will miss time with the hamstring inju… [+1042 chars]

The Saints will not have one of their key rookies on the field for a while.

Jordyn Tyson will miss time with hamstring injury, could linger into regular season - NBC Sports

In a game with not much star power on display, the Jets and Buccaneers each got their preseason campaigns underway with Tampa Bay outlasting New York 24-16 on Friday night.

SNY.tv

Jets fall short in 24-16 loss to Buccaneers in preseason opener - SNY

Miami Dolphins
It wouldnt be wise to overreact.
That said, the first few drives of the coach Jeff Hafley era both offensively and defensively has to inspire a little bit of hope.
And while the Dol… [+4605 chars]

The Miami Dolphins starting offense and defense, led by Malik Willis and De’Von Achane, looked solid against the Washington Commanders.

Miami Herald

Malik Willis, Caleb Douglas flash + more takeaways as Phins fall to Commanders 20-7 - Miami Herald

The Washington Commanders took the field for the first time this preseason, with a Friday night showdown with the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.
Well, some of them, anyway.
Washington announc… [+6905 chars]

Here’s what we learned watching the Washington Commanders’ preseason opener vs. Miami Dolphins live