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Ole Miss had its football facilities swept for bugs after Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, fearing espionage. Walker Jones, fr...
08/24/2026

Ole Miss had its football facilities swept for bugs after Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, fearing espionage. Walker Jones, from Ole Miss's NIL organization, revealed the FBI's involvement on a podcast. Despite the chaos, Ole Miss retained most players, and Pete Golding now leads the team.

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition intensifies as Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa share first-team reps a...
08/24/2026

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition intensifies as Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa share first-team reps at training camp. Penix, cleared for team drills after ACL recovery, aims to challenge Tagovailoa, who struggled in the preseason opener. The Falcons will evaluate both in Fri...

Jalen Ramsey returns to the Steelers from the PUP list, boosting their secondary. Rookie Max Iheanachor also rejoins pra...
08/24/2026

Jalen Ramsey returns to the Steelers from the PUP list, boosting their secondary. Rookie Max Iheanachor also rejoins practice. Joey Porter Jr.'s return is awaited amid contract talks. The Steelers prepare for their preseason finale against the Bills.

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a confrontation with Natasha Cloud, amid ongoing debates about tr...
08/24/2026

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a confrontation with Natasha Cloud, amid ongoing debates about transgender athletes in the league. Freedom, who declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, wore a provocative shirt, escalating tensions. The WNBA plans to address the issue with a tas...

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is at an "impasse" with the team over his contract extension as he remains on the PU...
08/24/2026

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is at an "impasse" with the team over his contract extension as he remains on the PUP list due to a back injury. Despite ongoing negotiations, no agreement is near, leaving Porter's future with the Steelers uncertain.

The New Orleans Saints have signed Daniel Carlson, a former Las Vegas Raiders kicker, to join their kicking competition....
08/24/2026

The New Orleans Saints have signed Daniel Carlson, a former Las Vegas Raiders kicker, to join their kicking competition. Carlson has made 88% of his field goals and over 95% of extra points in his career. His addition comes as current kickers Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown have yet to secure t...

Las Vegas Raiders' running back Ashton Jeanty suffers a sprained ankle in practice, with no long-term concerns. Jeanty, ...
08/24/2026

Las Vegas Raiders' running back Ashton Jeanty suffers a sprained ankle in practice, with no long-term concerns. Jeanty, a key player, is sidelined temporarily. Rookie Mike Washington Jr. steps in as the Raiders prepare for their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred aims to secure a new labor deal before the current one expires on December 1, 2026, to avoi...
08/24/2026

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred aims to secure a new labor deal before the current one expires on December 1, 2026, to avoid a 2027 lockout. Owners want a salary cap for competitive balance, but the players' union opposes it. Negotiations continue as the league enjoys strong growth.

Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. W...
08/24/2026

Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.

True freshman Faizon Brandon will start as Tennessee's quarterback for the 2026 season opener against Furman. Brandon, a...
08/24/2026

True freshman Faizon Brandon will start as Tennessee's quarterback for the 2026 season opener against Furman. Brandon, a five-star recruit, won the position over George MacIntyre and Ryan Staub. His dual-threat abilities and strong preseason performance earned him the role.

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