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Khalil Mack will miss time, but it could have been far worse for the nine-time Pro Bowler and the 2-0 Chargers. - Angie


	Chargers star Khalil Mack's outlook is better than expected

	Will banged-up Baker Mayfield start for Buccaneers vs. Jets?
	Falcons offseason additions even more important following star's injury update
	Steelers fans get an alarming update about T.J. Watt: 'It's even worse'
	Big Five: Micah Parsons and other reasons Packers won't lose early mojo
	NFL Week 3 Underdog Report: Eagles, Vikings to disappoint home crowds

The Top 10


10	Dodgers' intriguing plan for star Shohei Ohtani just might work

	Dodgers' Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished
	Dodgers collapse yet again to waste Ohtani’s no-hit effort
	Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them
	Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
	Mets' David Stearns confirms opinion of Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race


9	49ers confident in QB case amid stunning Brock Purdy news

	Kyle Shanahan confirms 49ers have lost another offensive starter to injury
	Pete Carroll admits disappointing truth about Ashton Jeanty
	Jeanty has honest take about his role, and Raiders must change their ways
	Should Bears fans be worried about coach Ben Johnson's practice habits?
	'That's a concern': Steelers' Omar Khan hears something a GM never wants to


8	Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos

	Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's championship hopes in jeopardy
	Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream
	Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win
	Wings rookie Paige Bueckers joins elite company with rare trifecta
	Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas

"Big ships turn slow, alright. Every day we chop wood." - Aaron Glenn


7	Aaron Glenn has hope for lowly Jets, but he's not being realistic

	QB update doesn't inspire confidence for perpetually disappointing Jets
	Jaguars coach defends Travis Hunter plan even though it hasn't been working
	Scout's inside look at Aaron Rodgers' play with Steelers passes the sniff test
	Mike McDaniel's message to Dolphins after 0-2 start is revealed
	Patrick Mahomes addresses early concern about struggling Chiefs


6	Adam Silver comments on new basketball league

	Timeline emerges for possible resolution to Kawhi Leonard probe
	Leonard's Uncle Dennis reportedly demanded money from Clippers
	Clippers' concessions to superstar may have cost Raptors a dynasty
	How the NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts the Thunder
	Lakers' LeBron James praises 'savant' teammate as his career is nearing end
	Anthony Davis explains how payments work for NBA players


5	Justin Verlander has definitive take on his playing future

	Cardinals star done for 2025 season
	Why a Sonny Gray trade makes sense for the Cardinals
	Brewers place lefty starter on 15-day IL with calf strain
	Braves claim longtime Orioles pitcher
	Francisco Lindor had best reaction to wife performing anthem on violin


4	Eagles star sick and tired of 'rubbish' tush push talk

	Eagles HC Nick Sirianni responds to latest tush push controversy
	Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle addresses 'rat poison' Mike McDaniel rumor
	NFL's stance on Tom Brady controversy does little to quell legitimate concerns
	Kyler Murray responds to the backlash over his Michael Vick, dog post
	Falcons HC reveals pick for NFL's 'best player' — stats, oddsmakers support him

"Seeing myself animated is an incredible experience, and it brings together two things I love: basketball and space." - Victor Wembanyama


3	NBA's 'alien' embracing moniker with unique career moves

	Damian Lillard gets honest about Blazers reunion after Bucks tenure
	One key change can end Warriors' standoff with Jonathan Kuminga
	Jimmy Butler demanding answers from Warriors on Kuminga situation
	Championship-winning head coach lands new job with 'NBA Countdown'
	Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again


2	'You kept your mouth shut': CFB legend praises Georgia star

	Dabo Swinney sends wild message to his critics; should Clemson move on?
	Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin makes a bold prediction about rival coach
	How Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola must mentally prepare for Michigan
	Why stars could be aligning for No. 4 Miami after undefeated start
	Five intriguing HC candidates for UCLA
	Five CFB teams that can make the biggest statements in Week 4


1	Beasts in the East: Can't-miss camp battles to watch

	How the West was won: Most intriguing camp battles to watch in the West
	New York Rangers' major decision signals a franchise shift
	Maple Leafs underdog at risk of losing his spot despite elite numbers
	Maple Leafs may not need to look far for their Mitch Marner replacement
	Maple Leafs hiring signals end of playing career for veteran defender

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