Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' first preseason game against the Packers? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After months of public hemming and hawing, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connellannounced his starting quarterback on Tuesday. The Vikings are rolling with inexpensive free agent flier Kyler Murray, not… [+3812 chars]

Vikings backup QB J.J. McCarthy says he wants to stay in Minnesota, but that may not be the case. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.

profootballrumors.com

Fallout From Vikings’ QB Decision - profootballrumors.com

After the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers last year, Dallas owner and G.M. Jerry Jones compared the move to the Herschel Walker trade from 1989.
On Thursday, Jerry did it again.
You cou… [+1872 chars]

After the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers last year, Dallas owner and G.M.

NBCSports.com

Jerry Jones again compares the Micah Parsons trade to the Herschel Walker trade - nbcsports.com

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was among a group of players not in attendance for Thursdays preseason opener.
Gonzalez was also sidelined for Tuesdays joint practice session with… [+1185 chars]

Gonzalez was not present for the preseason opener for a physical issue.

Pats Pulpit

Mike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence - Pats Pulpit

NFL News

Game Recap: Raiders offense starts strong and rookies shine against Arizona Cardinals - Raiders.com

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SANTA CLARA The 49ers healthy regulars participated in the joint practice Tuesday against the Tennessee Titans.
That was their work for the week. At least, thats how 49ers coach Kyle Shan… [+4112 chars]

Second-round draft pick De'Zhaun Stribling had seven catches for 63 yards in his first preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers.

Nbcsportsbayarea.com

What we learned as De'Zhaun Stribling stars in 49ers' preseason-opening loss - nbcsportsbayarea.com

The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has… [+1146 chars]

The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has to date honored its vow to not use his number (9) again.

Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas - NBC Sports

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) Major League Baseball came back to the Field of Dreams carrying a big piece of Cooperstown.
The pregame pomp before the Minnesota Twins played the Philadelphia Phillies adjacen… [+5110 chars]

Major League Baseball came back to the Field of Dreams carrying a big piece of Cooperstown. The pregame pomp before the Minnesota Twins played the Philadelphia Phillies featured 26 members of the Hall of Fame emerging from the outfield corn just like the ghos…

Associated Press

Field of Dreams becomes the Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn for Phillies-Twins game - apnews.com

After three weeks of training camp outside Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots headed inside.
The reigning AFC champions opened the 2026 preseason with a 13-13 tie against the Indianapolis Co… [+6714 chars]

Observations from Thursday night’s preseason opener at Gillette Stadium.

Instant analysis from Patriots’ 13-13 preseason tie against Colts - Pats Pulpit

Its that time of year again; football is back in action! While its just a preseason game, this is still the first full game the Detroit Lions have had since January, a long seven months ago.
In the … [+7203 chars]

6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ 16-14 loss in their 2026 preseason opener. What stood out as good and bad for Detroit?

Prideofdetroit.com

6 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 16-14 loss to the Bengals - Pride Of Detroit

Cam Ward completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 3,169 yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a rookie. The Titans are hoping for a big jump this season.
The 2025 No. 1 overall pick di… [+561 chars]

Cam Ward completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 3,169 yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a rookie.

Cam Ward has tough night vs. 49ers backups - NBC Sports

Welcome to the NFL, Drew Allar. 
The former Penn State standout made his debut in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, and he didn't disappoint as the Pittsburgh Steelers won 28-9. 
The … [+1087 chars]

Bleacher Report

Drew Allar Impresses in NFL Debut, Final Box Score Stats & Highlights from Steelers vs. Packers - bleacherreport.com

The Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in April. It made the Notre Dame product the highest-drafted running back since the Giants selected Saquon Barkley second overall in … [+536 chars]

The Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in April.

Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love had 14 touches, 73 yards in first half - NBC Sports

The inaugural IndyCar Series street race on the streets of Markham in greater Toronto is facing significant delays with the completion of the circuit by Green Savoree Race Promotions.
Amid other con… [+1320 chars]

The inaugural IndyCar Series street race on the streets of Markham in greater Toronto is facing significant delays with the completion of the circuit by Green Savoree Race Promotions.Amid other construction delays with finishing bridges and fencing and timing…

RACER

Markham promoter grappling with delays ahead of inaugural IndyCar race - racer.com

<ul><li>Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love split-first quarter carries: The Arizona Cardinals were one of a few teams to play their starters on Thursday night. Love got the first nod, but Allgeier als… [+31811 chars]

The first real week of the 2026 NFL preseason revealed key insights for fantasy purposes, including the Packers utilizing Matthew Golden in 12 personnel and Steelers rookie Germie Bernard flashing after the catch.

Pff.com

NFL Preseason 2026 Week 1 Recap: Immediate takeaways from Thursday's games - PFF

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seldom posts on X (formerly Twitter), but he returned to the platform on Thursday to give a shoutout to an NBA icon. 
After Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wedn… [+385 chars]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seldom posts on X (formerly Twitter), but he returned to the platform on Thursday to give a shoutout to an NBA icon.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Honors Russell Westbrook in Rare Post After Retirement of Thunder 'Legend' - Bleacher Report

Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who was released by the Detroit Lions earlier this summer after being charged with multiple felonies, plans to sign with the Seahawks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and… [+4146 chars]

Terrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.

ESPN

Sources: Facing charges, Terrion Arnold set to join Seahawks - ESPN

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NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe believes Brian Thomas Jr. will play the X receiver role in 2026.

Wolfe: BTJ to play the X role in Jaguars’ offense - nbcsports.com

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their … [+5077 chars]

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home. The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stad…

Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both - AP News

Ian Machado Garry does seem to be a little bit bigger than Islam Makhachev.
This Saturday, Garry challenges Makhachev for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 330. Its Makhachevs first de… [+1153 chars]

Ian Machado Garry looks slightly larger than Islam Makhachev in latest face-off