No. 22 Houston and No. 13 Texas Tech put ranked Big 12 ground games to the test
Friday's in-state opener matches Houston's rushing attack with a Texas Tech defense that has allowed fewer than 100 rushing yards in seven straight games.
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Reporters can uncover what NBA owner vetting misses
A question about Mark Walter and billionaire credibility put the league’s due-diligence limits in plain view.
College football roster budgets now range from $8 million to $50 million
The Athletic’s estimates put a number on the sport’s widening talent market, while new NIL data shows how quickly money is moving.
Dodgers stumble while Padres and Cardinals keep pace in a busy night of baseball
Los Angeles drops a 6-2 decision in Cincinnati as San Diego wins its ninth straight and St. Louis falls short against San Francisco.
Rangers rally past Red Sox 7-3 to reach . 500 and pull even atop AL West
Texas turns a 3-2 deficit into a seventh-inning lead behind Brandon Nimmo and Ezequiel Duran, while Boston drops five of seven.
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Three September games worth watching Wednesday night
Red Sox-Rangers brings a tight wild-card race into Arlington, while Cubs-Braves and Dodgers-Reds put playoff position on the line.
Latz escapes bases-loaded eighth as Rangers hold off Red Sox 4-2
DeGrom strikes out eight, Díaz and Seager drive in four early runs, and Boston leaves its late tying chance on base.
De’Zhaun Stribling headed to injured reserve after 21-snap NFL debut, ESPN reports
The ankle injury would sideline the 49ers rookie for at least four games; San Francisco separately promoted receiver KhaDarel Hodge.
Clemson hands freshman Tait Reynolds the quarterback job for North Carolina
Dabo Swinney is turning to Reynolds after Christopher Vizzina's arm injury and a five-drive relief appearance against Georgia Southern.
Travis Kelce passes Jason Witten with 59-yard catch in Chiefs opener
Kelce's second catch against Denver moved him to 13,067 career receiving yards, second among tight ends behind Tony Gonzalez.
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What happened overnight: Chiefs win, Padres streak reaches eight
Kansas City opened the season with a decisive Monday night win, while San Diego and Arizona kept the National League race moving late into the night.
West Coast late baseball: Padres survive Rockies, Diamondbacks rally past Marlins
San Diego won its eighth straight, Arizona walked off Miami and the Angels handed Seattle another loss in Monday's late MLB window.
Kenneth Walker III powers Chiefs past Broncos 31-10 as Mahomes returns
Walker ran for 173 yards and a touchdown while Patrick Mahomes threw two scores in Kansas City's season-opening win over Denver.
Mahomes returns as Broncos and Chiefs open the NFL season in prime time
Denver brings a pressure-heavy defense to Arrowhead for Monday Night Football, while Kansas City begins the Patrick Mahomes comeback season with questions at left tackle.
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Malik Hooker has forearm fracture; Cowboys await specialist’s recovery assessment
Confirms the injury feared after the Giants loss. Hooker’s return date and DeMarvion Overshown’s hamstring severity remain unsettled.
Seager’s 458-foot homer helps Rangers survive Arizona rally and end road drought
Texas holds on 7–6 and moves within a game of Houston, with Quantrill’s back and Jung’s calf worth watching.
Lowry wins Irish Open by a record 11 shots with closing 63
Lowry finishes 23 under at Doonbeg for his second Irish Open title, 17 years after winning as an amateur.
Likely, Swift and Henry lead Sunday’s NFL winners; injuries leave Monday questions
A complete guide to all 13 Sunday recaps, with the performances and unresolved questions worth carrying into Monday.