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49ers stun sluggish Rams for NFL's first game in Australia; college football Week 2 preview
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of the offseason. In fact, it was the largest season-opening loss for the Super Bowl favorite in at least the last 50 years. For a squad that was so upset about the demands of traveling Down Under, Kyle Shanahan's crew looked like the far more prepared side in their 27-7 victory. Maybe arriving in Melbourne a week early was the right call for the 49ers, because the Rams sure looked like a team that had only been in the country for a few hours.Lead Outlet
put an absolute beating on the NFL's most lauded team
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, which could leave him sidelined until the middle of October. Sam Darnold's hip issue from that Super Bowl rematch is also expected to cost him some time, although the Seahawks proved in the win that their defense is capable of keeping them afloat in his absence. Another quarterback who could hit the shelf: Tua Tagovailoa. The Falcons are in a near-dire situation with their starter uncertain for Week 1 with an oblique strain. And at wide receiver, it is no guarantee Malik Nabers suits up for the Giants, even after logging multiple full practices this week.
is feared to have suffered a high ankle sprain
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could feature more offense this time around with so much top-flight talent at the skill positions. The colossal showdown between the Buckeyes and Longhorns carries early College Football Playoff implications and will determine which team emerges as the national championship favorite. Our Tom Fornelli picked his favorite side in this week's Six Pack of picks. Elsewhere, Kentucky's Will Stein implored his fanbase to go wild when No. 12 Alabama comes to town. And we have a fun doubleheader in store on CBS with a Big Ten-SEC clash in the afternoon window and No. 13 Texas Tech's trip to Corvallis in the nightcap.
No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas
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in the semifinals, and in turn, Sabalenka has a chance at a third consecutive US Open crown while Rybakina eyes her first. On the men's side, however, the semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe guarantees an American will reach the final and have a shot at ending the nation's grand slam drought. This weekend's champions, by the way, will split the largest purse in tournament history.
combined to win just one set against the favorites
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were even remotely competitive, which tells us everything we need to know about the favorites. The most lopsided result was Bayern Munich's 5-0 rout of Bodo/Glimt. For Manchester United, perhaps the 4-0 demolition of Sabah will provide momentum heading into this weekend's derby against Manchester City. And the biggest landmark result came with Como's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig, marking the first Champions League victory in club history.
None of the biggest matches on Thursday's slate
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as they go for the title.
Tune in Saturday and Sunday
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for their salary cap circumvention scheme with Kawhi Leonard.
are reportedly under federal investigation
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announced his college commitment
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which raises questions about the restoration of his legacy
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might hinge on him reaching 3,000
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as both a fighter and person when he takes on Conor Benn for the WBC welterweight title. Watch the bout Saturday on Paramount+.
opportunity to prove he has matured
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during the 2026 PGA Tour season.
These 11 golfers exceeded expectations
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put on boxing gloves this week in Nigeria
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for operating a dogfighting ring.
faces a five-year prison sentence
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which clouds her future with the Storm
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looks to continue his ascent at Noche UFC, but Marwan Rahiki warned of a potential first-round knockout.
"Modern-day rockstar" Tommy McMillen
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this week's NWSL Power Rankings
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anytime soon.
to retire Chris Paul's No. 3 jersey
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following her departure from LSU and Kim Mulkey's addition of a Russian recruit.
granted Kate Koval a transfer waiver
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