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NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs

It is time to take a look at some of the biggest winner and losers from Sunday's NFL Week 1 action.

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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NFL Week 1 lowlights: Worst lost, quarterback performance and more

The start of the NFL season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Well, usually. But not so for everyone on Sunday.

Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals

Lions play with fire in first overtime game of 2026 season

Stefon Diggs offers a lame excuse for his TD celebration penalty

Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons

The 'Most 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Matt Lafleur News / Yardbarker / September 13

Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse

New year, same Green Bay Packers.

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Commanders defense steals the show against Eagles

Everyone waited for Jayden Daniels, but Commanders defense stole the show against Eagles

Turns out everyone might have been watching the wrong side of the ball.

Eagles stave off Commanders' late push, extend win streak in openers

David Blough picked worst time to get cute with Commanders offense

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss to Bears

Young’s career looked shaky for a minute, but he is finally showing the talent that the world saw when he was with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

Bears live up to Ben Johnson's preseason proclamation with win over Panthers

Caleb Williams, Bears put up 59 on Panthers in record-setting opener

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 13

Caitlin Clark calls out reporter over Angel Reese question

Team USA won the FIBA World Cup gold medal with an undefeated tournament and a star-studded roster.

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young lead Team USA to World Cup gold

Sophie Cunningham reveals what separates Clark from Larry Bird

Cunningham reacts to Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA move

Reese sends personal message to Atlanta Dream teammate

Top candidates to replace WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / September 13

Rams get big Aaron Donald update after Myles Garrett's injury blow

Will Donald be able to help offset the loss of Garrett?

Rams defense takes massive hit with Myles Garrett update

Sean McVay’s blunt response to criticism of Rams’ travel schedule

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

Golf News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Shane Lowry refused to coast, then made Irish Open history

Shane Lowry had four shots in hand when he reached the first tee Sunday at Doonbeg. He treated the advantage like unfinished work. His 16-foot birdie putt disappeared, extending a run of 10 consecutive one-putts and telling everyone behind him that waiting for help would be pointless.

Lowry opens Up on ‘difficult’ 2026 season after Irish Open win

Lowry admits how he felt about Donald Trump presenting him with trophy

President Trump ‘absolutely’ plans to attend 2027 Ryder Cup

LIV Golf still owes Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau $13.2 million

Rahm uncertain about LIV Golf future: 'Time will tell'

The PGA Tour's five most disappointing players of 2026

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker / September 13

NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 takeaways: Larson returns to victory lane

NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 takeaways: Kyle Larson returns to victory lane with double-OT win at Gateway

Here are four takeaways from the second race of the Chase.

Kyle Larson snaps 51-race winless drought at Gateway

Kyle Larson survives wreck-filled Enjoy Illinois 30, ends 51-race skid

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals

Every offseason, and every preseason, the talk around the Los Angeles Chargers is the same.

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker / September 13

Kyle Larson snaps 51-race winless drought at Gateway

The longest winless drought of Kyle Larson's Hendrick Motorsports tenure finally came to an end on Sunday.

Jesse Love scores first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win of 2026 at Gateway

NASCAR pit crew narrowly escapes horrific incident after pit road crash at Gateway

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Christopher Bell breaks through for first 2026 win at Darlington

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Entertainment

Five unforgettable sports moments from Dolly Parton's life

Dolly Parton, the sports world 'Will Always Love You': Five unforgettable sports moments from country icon's life

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

30 beloved ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 13

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is off to a difficult start with the team, as he was forced to exit the season opener against the Green Bay Packers after getting injured.

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

Rams defense takes massive hit with Myles Garrett update

Rams get big Aaron Donald update after Myles Garrett's injury blow

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bills QB Josh Allen overcomes Texans curse in Week 1

Who said Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen couldn't beat the big, bad Houston Texans?

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Browns QB Deshaun Watson proves critics right, throws awful interception on first drive of 2026 season

Deshaun Watson gets mocked for his sideline move amid struggles

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Derrick Henry's performance is a sign of Titans' ineptitude

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The Tennessee Titans probably miss Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry even more now.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy

Ravens WR Zay Flowers' 150-yard first half ends with hamstring injury

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 13

With U.S. Open title, Alexander Zverev should be ATP Player of the Year

Zverev is in an excellent position to end the 2026 season as the top-ranked player on the ATP Tour.

Elena Rybakina cements status as best player on WTA Tour with U.S. Open win

Elena Rybakina tops Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open

The 'U.S. Open men's singles champions' quiz

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 13

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

The 2026 season was supposed to be the perfect send-off for future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.

Carson Benge a bright spot in disappointing Mets season

Cam Schlittler dominant as Yankees shut out Mets

Gerrit Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13

T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after INT vs. Falcons

Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will need to make some room for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13

AP Top 25 college football rankings for Week 2: New No. 1, Michigan reenters rankings

Week 2 delivered lots of drama and excitement across college football, and the updated AP Top 25 reflects it.

Miami's 77-7 win gives the rest of college football another reason to panic

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Texas stuns, Michigan and Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises, more

CFB Week 2 top performers: Texas' Arch Manning, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker lead teams to thrilling wins

Texas' stunning comeback against Ohio State highlights best and worst of Arch Manning

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns after Brown, Garrett injuries

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

The New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams may have put too many of their eggs in one basket.

Rams get big Aaron Donald update after Myles Garrett's injury blow

Rams defense takes massive hit with Myles Garrett update

Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bears' Williams put Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Bears QB Caleb Williams put Drew Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Turns out Brees is an excellent teacher.

Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Browns' Watson throws awful INT on first drive of 2026 season

Browns QB Deshaun Watson proves critics right, throws awful interception on first drive of 2026 season

Many thought the Cleveland Browns made a mistake by naming Watson their starting quarterback. He showed why on the team's opening drive in Week 1.

Browns insider shares Deshaun Watson leash update amid Shedeur Sanders speculation

Three rookies the Browns will need to rely on in 2026

Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / September 13

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs will have their star quarterback on the field in the season opener.

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

Patrick Mahomes has three final words about his Week 1 availability

Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce

Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 13

Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire

One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.

Falcons make official Tagovailoa announcement for Week 1

Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1

QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tagovailoa declared out

Why J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13

Texas' stunning comeback highlights best and worst of Arch Manning

Texas' stunning comeback against Ohio State highlights best and worst of Arch Manning

The Texas Longhorns did everything they could to lose Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Ohio State. For three quarters, it looked like they were going to do exactly that, and in a convincing, embarrassing fashion.

Everyone said the same thing after Arch Manning’s rough first half vs. Ohio State

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Texas stuns, Michigan and Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises, more

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Michigan, Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Texas stuns, Michigan and Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises, more

The second weekend of college football featured the first marquee top-10 showdown of the season, and it delivered. Below, we look back at a thriller in Austin and so much more in Week 2's winners and losers.

Texas' stunning comeback highlights best, worst of Arch Manning

Everyone said the same thing after Manning’s rough first half vs. Ohio State

Oklahoma's stumble against Michigan foreshadows ugly times ahead

Oklahoma's John Mateer has bizarre excuse for tough loss to Michigan

Michigan gets big win, but questions remain about Bryce Underwood

Kenny Dillingham makes telling statement after Arizona State's loss

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 12

Elena Rybakina cements status as best player on WTA Tour with U.S. Open win

After beating Naomi Osaka in the 2026 U.S. Open quarterfinals, Elena Rybakina rose to No. 1 in the WTA live rankings. Rybakina put an end to any doubts about who the best player is on the WTA Tour with a 7-6, 6-2 win over Aryna Sabalenka in the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Championship match on Saturday.

Rybakina tops Aryna Sabalenka to win U.S. Open

Ben Shelton had heartfelt message after reaching U.S. Open final

Alexander Zverev sweeps way into U.S. Open final

Shelton vs. Zverev: Paths to U.S. Open final, head-to-head records

Australian Open: Five-set matches 'are here to stay'

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Do not expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to have a new contract extension signed before Sunday's season opener, according to a Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL agent sends fresh Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal

Was Jackson behind Ravens' John Harbaugh, Todd Monken decisions?

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury