Football

NCAAF: Michigan’s Bryce Underwood plays it ‘cool’ with QB1 status questioned

If Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood was unsettled by coach Kyle Whittingham questioning the pecking order at the position this week, he did a fine job disguising his emotions...

NCAAF: Nebraska DL Mac Markway retires due to ongoing knee issues

Nebraska defensive lineman Mac Markway announced his retirement one game into the new season after battling through knee...

NCAAF: Illinois digs in to defend new-look Duke, RB Nate Sheppard

When Illinois traveled to Duke in Week 2 last season, the Illini spent most of their time fretting...

NCAAF: Rocco Becht, No. 16 Penn State take aim at Temple

Penn State celebrated an expected opening-week win before getting back to work as the 16th-ranked Nittany Lions hit...

NCAAF: No. 20 Utah eager to ignite offense vs. Arkansas

Utah has not lost a step on offense heading into a late-night clash with Arkansas in Salt Lake...

NFL: Giants release longtime starting WR Darius Slayton

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player, on Monday with six days before the season opener. "Grateful for my time...

NFL: Rival Rams, 49ers jet to Australia for abnormal Week 1

Familiar foes find an entirely foreign entry into the 2026 season this week when the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play in...

NFL: Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) ‘should be good’ for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is in line to play Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing most of the offseason due...

NFL: Cowboys G Tyler Smith headed to IR, needs thumb surgery

After Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith battled a left thumb injury for weeks, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced on Monday that his starter...

NFL: Rams expect WR Puka Nacua, LT Alaric Jackson to play in opener

The Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to play in Thursday's season-opening game against the San Francisco...

NFL: Rams making long trip to Australia in short window

The San Francisco 49ers have been in Melbourne, Australia, for a week, giving them time to work through jet lag, practice and rest up...