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September 01, 2021: Snap decision: Pats cut Cam, will start Jones

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A year after replacing Tom Brady with Cam Newton, New England is calling an audible at QB, with rookie Mac Jones taking the reins from the 2015 MVP. - Stan


	Patriots release Cam Newton, will start Mac Jones under center

	...and the NFL world reacts to the news
	Newton being unvaccinated reportedly was factor in release
	Cam shares message on Instagram after Patriots release
	Jones jerseys sell out almost immediately following Newton release
	Washington's Ron Rivera committed to Ryan Fitzpatrick with Cam available

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10	Ben Simmons wants trade, won't report for training camp

	Rich Paul planning to cut ties with Sixers over Simmons situation?
	Tyrese Maxey likely to be included in any Simmons trade?
	Joel Embiid has funny tweet amid Simmons drama
	76ers reportedly haven't gotten close on a Simmons trade so far
	One big roadblock stands in the way of Simmons-to-Timberwolves trade


9	Bishop Sycamore saga ongoing as players, parents speak out

	Bishop Sycamore coach Roy Johnson reportedly fired
	Roster of Bishop Sycamore surfaces on social media
	The reason Bishop Sycamore could not fly to IMG Academy will blow you away
	ESPN addresses Bishop Sycamore controversy with statement
	ESPN got tricked into airing football game for fake high school?


8	Xander Bogaerts pulled off field due to positive COVID test

	Red Sox pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura tests positive for COVID-19
	Red Sox pitcher Martin Perez tests positive for COVID-19
	Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo tests positive for COVID-19
	Red Sox to place righty Matt Barnes on COVID-19 injured list
	COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues

"Is he vaccinated or not? Can I say that that was a decision maker? It was certainly in consideration." - Urban Meyer


7	NFLPA investigating Jags over Meyer's vaccination comments

	Urban Meyer reacts to cut-down day
	Some observations on the Jaguars' initial 53-man roster
	Jaguars cut veteran WR Phillip Dorsett
	Jaguars cut safety Josh Jones
	The 'Jaguars head coaches' quiz


6	Brian Flores to Dolphins: Tagovailoa is 'our quarterback'

	Dolphins hit back at report that owner Stephen Ross wants Deshaun Watson
	Flores: Dolphins want 'high character' players amid Watson rumors
	Texans not interested in Tua Tagovailoa as part of potential Watson trade?
	The most notable lefty NFL QBs
	'Passer rating above 100.0 in a season' quiz


5	Jimbo Fisher rewarded with big extension from Texas A&M

	Scott Frost's hot seat sizzling after Nebraska's loss to Illinois
	Bret Bielema's first win at Illinois causes wife Jen to react
	Ed Orgeron sends message to LSU fans amid Hurricane Ida
	Jim Harbaugh makes it official, names Cade McNamara Michigan's starting QB
	The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz


4	Mets fans boo Javier Baez after 'thumbs-down' controversy

	Baez calls out Mets fans with thumbs down celebration
	Baez, Francisco Lindor apologize to fans for ‘thumbs down’
	Mets have search party for Baez earring lost on field
	Marcus Stroman blames media for controversy his teammates created
	Watch: Jesus Aguilar has fun with Mets with thumbs-down gesture

"Jalen will be our starter, and he's earned that right with a great preseason, and we got a lot of confidence in him and that room in general." - Nick Sirianni


3	Eagles confirm Jalen Hurts is starting quarterback

	Justin Fields’ beautiful TD throw ignites Bears' starting QB debate
	According to NFL insider, Fields becomes Bears' starting QB in October
	Drew Lock taking high road despite 'disappointment' over Broncos starting job
	'Growing buzz' for Trey Lance to become 49ers starting quarterback?
	Former Pro Bowl QB Jameis Winston named Saints' starting quarterback


2	Dodgers' Trevor Bauer won't pitch again this year

	Pasadena Police Department completes Bauer investigation
	Case against Bauer handed over to DA
	Bauer's administrative leave extended through Sept. 3
	The 'Cy Young winners' quiz


1	15 players to watch for Week 1 of 2021 college football season

	Most important players for 2021 season
	CFB's best defensive players for 2021
	15 freshmen to watch in 2021
	Predicting 2021 award winners
	Under-the-radar names to remember

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