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D.C. United next up for Union in tight race for Supporters' Shield
The Philadelphia Union will try to maintain their increasingly fragile Supporters' Shield lead when they visit a D.C. United side that is showing improvement under its new manager.,The Union (18-7-6, 60 points) enter the weekend with a two-point lead on East rival Cincinnati and a three-point edge o...

FCS playoffs offered plan to go private
A proposal to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) commissioners could eventually turn over management of the NCAA's Division 1 FCS playoffs to a private equity firm, Front Office Sports learned on Thursday.,Sequence Equity, a private equity firm, recently presented a plan to transfer the man...
Giants Dump Russell Wilson After 0-3 Start, Rookie Jaxson Dart Takes Over
The New York Giants have benched Russell Wilson in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Can Dart revive Brian Daboll’s team, or will this season mark the end of Wilson’s NFL career?...

76ers guard Jared McCain tears ligament in thumb in workout
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain tore the UCL in his right thumb on Thursday at an offseason workout, the team announced in a setback to the second-year player's recovery from a meniscus tear.,The 76ers and McCain are consulting with specialists on the next steps in treatment, the team said.,Ea...

Revs take 'belief' into visit from Atlanta United
A pair of teams looking to salvage something from disappointing seasons will meet on Saturday night when the New England Revolution host Atlanta United at Foxborough, Mass.,New England (8-15-8, 32 points) will try to snap a four-match winless stretch and earn its first home victory since beating D.C...

Drive the first green? Ryder Cup layout prompts aggressive strategies
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- The video made the rounds Tuesday for everyone who hadn't yet arrived at Bethpage Black: Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau at the first tee, ignoring the fairway and bombing away toward the green.,Imagine that being the first shot of the Ryder Cup, in front of a grandstand pac...

EliGE rejoins Liquid's Counter-Strike 2 lineup
Team Liquid announced the return of Counter-Strike 2 rifler Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski on Thursday.,The 28-year-old American played for Liquid from March 2015 to June 2023 before stints with Complexity Gaming (June 2023 to January 2025) and FaZe Clan (January-September 2025).,EliGE's trophy haul d...
2025 Ryder Cup Best Betting Picks: Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy Among Best Value Bets
Get the best Ryder Cup 2025 betting picks, including Day 1 foursomes, top rookie Cameron Young, and Rory McIlroy as top point scorer....
Sam Darnold’s Hot Start Has Seahawks Looking Like NFC West Contenders
After years of struggles, Sam Darnold has found his rhythm in Seattle. Inside how he’s leading the Seahawks to early-season success....
Lionel Messi Contract Extension Highlights Flaws in MLS Salary Structure
Messi is still dominating MLS at 38, but Miami’s lopsided roster reveals the limits of the league’s salary structure. Will his extension push reform?...
MLB to Implement Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026: What It Means for Baseball
Major League Baseball will roll out the Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026. Learn how the challenge-based system works and what it means for players, umpires, and fans....

Patriots QB Drake Maye clashes with confident Panthers in game with hometown feel
The Carolina Panthers haven't been in this position much in recent years -- coming off a dominant winning performance.,So they'll face the New England Patriots with a new-found energy and enthusiasm on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.,"There's a level of confidence to show the guys the work works," Carol...

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers excited for Irish excursion vs. Vikings
Aaron Rodgers has accomplished nearly everything in his NFL career, but he has never played a regular-season game in Ireland.,Nobody has. At least, that will be true until Sunday.,The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will make history when they square off in Dublin.,The Steelers...

NASCAR discussing playoff format change for future years
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff committee has concluded its meetings to discuss the championship format, but any changes won't be announced until after the current season concludes on Nov. 2 in Phoenix.,A potential new format would come in the form of an announcement from NASCAR's board of directors.,...

Report: Emmitt Smith would take leading NFLPA 'under consideration'
Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, who played 13 of his 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, said he would consider taking over as the head of the NFL Players Association, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.,NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned in July, one month after a series...
Seahawks vs. Cardinals Thursday Night Football Week 4 Betting Predictions
A battle of two NFC West teams will go down in Week 4's Thursday Night Football as the Arizona Cardinals will host the Seattle Seahawks. These are our best betting picks....
Midweek College Football Picks: Army, Florida State, TCU Odds & Analysis
Get expert midweek college football picks and betting analysis for Army vs East Carolina, Florida State vs Virginia, and TCU vs Arizona State....

Eagles place LB Nolan Smith Jr. on injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles placed linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. on injured reserve Wednesday.,NFL Network reported Smith aggravated a triceps injury that required surgery in the offseason.,Cornerback Jakorian Bennett and rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper also were placed on injured reserve Wednesday, mea...
2025 Heisman Watch: John Mateer’s Injury Opens Door for New Contenders
With Oklahoma QB John Mateer sidelined, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore, and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith headline the 2025 Heisman race....
Football Hot Seat: Mike McDaniel, Billy Napier, Sam Pittman Lead Odds for Next Firing
Florida’s Billy Napier and Arkansas’ Sam Pittman top the list of college football coaches on the hot seat, while NFL favorites include Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll....