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New England will face Seattle without its leading rookie contributor from last season, while centre Ben Brown is also unavailable.
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New England will face Seattle without its leading rookie contributor from last season, while centre Ben Brown is also unavailable.

The two-time US Open champion wore designs by four labels during her New York campaign before exiting in the fourth round.

The Sun, cited by Sky Sports, says Hall has agreed a new Newcastle contract, although the source material does not confirm a formal Manchester United approach.

The 18-year-old midfielder completed 54 of 55 passes as Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in the Champions League.

Denny Hamlin remains atop Fox Sports’ championship rankings after losing 13 points at Darlington, with Christopher Bell among the leading contenders heading to Gateway.

CBS Sports has published preseason predictions and betting assessments for the 2026 NFL awards, with Joe Burrow and Will Anderson Jr. among its leading selections.

The CFP has 30 days to assess the commercial case for expansion, with a decision required by 1 December for changes to begin in 2027.

Erling Haaland scored twice against FC Porto, while Enzo Fernández praised the striker and outlined his hopes for their developing partnership.

Inter captain Lautaro Martínez said costly mistakes shaped a difficult match at the Bernabéu, while he assisted Carlos Augusto’s goal during the attempted comeback.

Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in Portugal, but Sky Sports reported an unconvincing performance ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby.

West Ham came from behind to beat Bolton 3–2, with Jarrod Bowen scoring twice at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Executives and scouts narrowly favoured Joe Burrow for MVP, with several other categories expected to remain close through the season.

DraftKings says New England has attracted moneyline and spread bets against Seattle, moving the Seahawks from 3.5-point favourites to three.

The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle will remain in the United States and miss the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

CBS Sports’ analysts have tipped Arsenal to beat Napoli and Manchester United to overcome Sabah as the expanded league phase begins.

Aaron Donald’s return to NFL action will be delayed after Sean McVay confirmed he will miss the Los Angeles Rams’ opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers reporter’s videos on Australian food, pubs and AFL have attracted interest beyond his usual team-focused audience.

Arizona has scheduled Burnes to make his first start since 1 June 2025 against the Kansas City Royals.

Second-half goals from Edo Kayembe and Mamadou Doumbia completed Watford’s comeback at Vicarage Road, consigning Preston to a fifth league defeat in six matches.

Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal as confident ahead of a tough encounter with Napoli, according to Sky Sports.

The Saudi-backed league is seeking a majority player-owned relaunch, but the timing and structure of its proposed next phase remain unsettled.

John McGinn, Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson delivered Villa’s first win of the season as Unai Emery’s reshaped squad held off Club Brugge.

The proposed expansion remains unapproved, with the Big Ten and SEC facing a 1 December deadline for a change to take effect next season.

The Mid-American Conference has asked the NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to treat Western Michigan as the 12–7 winner after a disputed final-second touchdown.

The defending Super Bowl champions reportedly return 20 of 22 starters as they prepare to open the season against New England.

Inter’s comeback against Napoli and Roma’s late win over Atalanta have placed both clubs at the top of CBS Sports’ post-matchday assessment.

The Hall of Fame coach will become the ninth Lakers figure honoured at Star Plaza when his statue is unveiled before the team’s 9 April 2027 game.

The former Penn State defensive coordinator and his lawyers abandoned a claim involving an accuser who sought to recant allegations during a Centre County Court hearing.

The UFC’s rankings panel was told Michael “Venom” Page had been removed from eligibility less than two days after his unanimous-decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev.

Sky Sports reports that 11 Women’s Super League players are in contention for the women’s Ballon d’Or, although the full list and nomination status remain unverified.

Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia or play in the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Sean McVay has announced.

Colin Cowherd has released his first 2026 Herd Hierarchy, with several prominent teams left outside his top 10 before Week 1.

Fox Sports’ 2026 gambling guide favours the Los Angeles Rams for the Super Bowl and highlights the Los Angeles Chargers at +1700.

The Mid-American Conference says replay protocol was breached in Michigan’s 13–12 win and wants Western Michigan considered the 12–7 winner in postseason deliberations.

Seven Columbia-area players are nominated in The Daily Herald’s reader poll, which closes at noon on Friday.

The Under-18 regular is targeting a pathway into Liverpool’s Under-21s and a continued role in the UEFA Youth League.

Nicolas Jackson scored his first goal for Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s side ended a three-match scoring drought with a 3-2 win in Belgium.

Aryna Sabalenka recovered from a deciding-set deficit to defeat sixth seed Linda Noskova and reach a sixth successive US Open semi-final.

Henry McKenna’s predictive “QB Stock Market” ranks all 32 starters by expected end-of-season performance and flags possible changes before the 2027 draft.

CBS Sports outlines betting lines and sportsbook promotions for Seattle’s season opener against New England, while warning that offers and odds may change.

CBS Sports says Dart is not a must-start in Week 1, while identifying Tyler Shough as a potential streaming option.

The Mid-American Conference says replay protocol was breached when one second was restored, allowing Michigan a final play.

The former Tennessee State player will oversee community engagement, player relations and team activities on Nolan Smith’s staff.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in two tie-breaks to keep her bid for a third consecutive US Open title alive, while her world No 1 ranking remains under threat.