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Amid an absurd four-way QB competition in Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders dazzled and delighted. Will the Browns' QB carousel stop at Sanders? - Angie


	Shedeur Sanders makes strong first impression in debut

	What Sanders believes he accomplished in first preseason game
	Massive fight during Panthers-Browns game results in multiple ejections
	Panthers rookie wideout shows flashes in preseason debut
	Drake Maye's shaky performance doesn't help Patriots with QB decision
	TreVeyon Henderson gives Patriots taste of potential impact
	One major training-camp surprise for every NFL team as preseason begins

The Top 10


10	Lions-Falcons game gets suspended after serious injury

	Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out
	Ravens dealing with worst-case scenario with promising rookie
	Texans get encouraging — and surprising — news on star's injury
	Chargers HC discusses if Najee Harris will be ready for Week 1
	Packers star safety aiming for Week 1 return after injuring calf
	Is Daniel Jones new favorite to win job after Anthony Richardson injury?


9	Clash of titans: NBA season to tip off with rivalry games

	Western Conference teams dominate NBA's Christmas Day schedule
	Fans all have same reaction to NBA's Christmas Day schedule
	Celtics make long-term commitment to coach Joe Mazzulla
	Jaylen Brown names surprising player as 'hardest to guard'
	These three teams are expected to pursue LeBron James next summer
	USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience


8	Confidence in Devin Williams backfires again for Yankees

	Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton
	Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now
	Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing
	Former Dodgers favorite announces his retirement from MLB
	Best player ever to play for each team

"I was competing and I missed It, and it was fake anger that I had." - Caleb Williams


7	Bears' Caleb Williams explains viral video of his struggles

	Who is to blame for the issues between Aaron Rodgers, Steelers teammates?
	Young Vikings fan's stunning request to QB J.J. McCarthy pays off
	Joe Burrow is right to be alarmed about Bengals' mistakes vs. Eagles
	Baker Mayfield reveals 'luxury' Buccaneers have on offense
	CeeDee Lamb makes big prediction about Micah Parsons situation


6	Indiana Fever lose two players to season-ending injuries at once

	Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese in danger of missing second straight Fever-Sky clash
	Indiana Fever guard sends three-word response to Clark after tearing ACL
	Sophie Cunningham had no words for Indiana Fever's season-ending injuries
	Cunningham, Sparks HC react to third incident of object tossed onto court
	The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz


5	Geno Smith, Maxx Crosby could be punished by NFL

	Tom Brady throws haymaker at Jets during Patriots statue ceremony
	Derrick Henry has Nick Chubb ready to show age is just a number
	It sure sounds like Patrick Mahomes is planning 'revenge tour'
	Dak Prescott's Micah Parsons comments should excite Cowboys fans
	The five worst WR rooms in the NFL


4	Five bounce-back candidates for 2025-26 NHL season

	Five NHL stars who are in danger of regressing in 2025-26
	NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams
	Best fits for fringe NHL playoff teams to complete their roster
	Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk could miss significant time to start season
	Experienced defenseman eyeing roster spot with Penguins

"He's a great teammate, a great guy and a great baseball player. I think he's meant a lot. You've got to sign him." - Tyrone Taylor


3	Mets players send a message to Steve Cohen on Pete Alonso

	Mets manager tries to defend controversial decision after loss
	Mets to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium
	Orioles sign journeyman outfielder to major league deal
	Dodgers quickly designate veteran first baseman for assignment
	2025-26 MLB free-agent power rankings: August edition


2	WWE's latest move risks backlash from fans

	Cody Rhodes' latest prediction would ruin wrestling if it came true
	Disappointing report emerges over recently acquired AEW talent
	Former AEW Women's Champion confirms contract rumors
	The history of John Cena and Brock Lesnar in WWE
	The 'Wrestler catchphrases' quiz


1	Go Bowling at The Glen: Favorite, underdog, stories

	15-year-old prospect puts NASCAR world on notice with ARCA win
	Corey Heim holds on to win wild NASCAR Truck Series race at Watkins Glen
	Team executive explains why Niece Motorsports suddenly released driver
	Why Kyle Busch remains optimistic despite playoff uncertainty
	Why these drivers can win their way into NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs

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NHL News
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	Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
	Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto

College Football News
	TCU walks off No. 16 USC in OT on wild third-down play to end Alamo Bowl
	Nick Saban says fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' leading up to Rose Bowl against No. 9 Alabama
	Illinois staves off Tennessee on walk-off field goal to win Music City Bowl

College Basketball News
	How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play
	NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

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