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Six things we learned during Buffalo Bills’ Week 1 victory over Arizona Cardinals

A tale of two halves allowed for a beautiful finish by the Bills to open the 2024 NFL season

Rhule and Huskers 'fired up' after emphatic win over Colorado but not looking far ahead

After their 28-10 win over the Buffs, the Huskers said they're focus is simply going 1-0 each week.

Joey Logano wins NASCAR playoff opener at Atlanta to advance to 2nd round

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — One of the first things Joey Logano said after winning NASCAR's playoff opener was that the postseason is his time of the year. And, in 10 initial playoff appearances, he typically slid his way through the rounds, winning two Cup titles and never finishing lower than eighth in the standings. Then came last year when Logano, as the reigning Cup champion, was eliminated from the 16-driver field in the very first round for the...

Braves acquire Hall of Famer's son from Giants

In 44 games with Toronto this year, he hit a paltry .200/.323/.291 as his strikeout rate soared to 32.1 percent, going over 30 percent for the first time in his career as a big leaguer.

'We've never seen a woman play like this': Why Caitlin Clark is a generational talent

"I had so many Kobes after every game, I would throw them in the crowd" - DeRozan on rocking Kobe's shoes since high school

Deebo had so many Kobe sneakers he’d share them with the crowd back in high school.

What NFL games are on today: Week 1 Sunday schedule, Scores, TV channels, kick off times, how to watch

NFL Sundays are back! Check out the full slate of games today including tonight's LA Rams vs Detroit Lions thriller on NBC and Peacock.

Giants slug four homers to edge Padres

Matt Chapman, Jerar Encarnacion and Luis Matos each homered in a six-run fourth inning Sunday as the visiting San Francisco Giants squeaked past the San Diego Padres 7-6.

Falcons-Steelers Fourth-Down Controversy may loom large

The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a bar-fight, so the best thing for everyone is a bit of controversy to add a bit more spice to it. Steelers receiver George Pickens snagged a pass from Justin Fields, one of the best balls of the day so far from Fields to convert a long third-and-12…or did they? The referees initially ...

Fernandez is disappointed by O'Ward comparison amid IndyCar anger over Mexico City snub

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Mexican motorsports great Adrian Fernandez was disappointed to be compared to current IndyCar star Pato O'Ward in the discourse between IndyCar and its drivers over the series being beaten to a race in Mexico City by NASCAR. “It's never good to compare, especially two different eras,” Fernandez told The Associated Press on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. “It's not fair to compare. We have three good drivers internationally...

What channel is Jets vs. 49ers on? Schedule, time for 'Monday Night Football' in Week 1

Schedule, time for 'Monday Night Football' in Week 1 between Jets and 49ers

Y.E. Yang denies Bernhard Langer in a playoff and wins first PGA Tour Champions title

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Y.E. Yang forced a playoff with a 6-foot par putt for a 5-under 66 and made a 10-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole against Bernhard Langer to win the Ascension Charity Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Champions title. The 67-year-old Langer was trying to win for the 18th consecutive season on the 50-and-older circuit and nearly did. He hit a shot out of the rough to 15 feet on the 18th hole at Norwood Hills and...

Russell Wilson's injury puts Justin Fields in as Steelers' starting QB vs. Falcons

The Steelers are making a late switch at quarterback due to Russell Wilson's calf injury, with Justin Fields stepping in as the starter.

Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open, defeating American Jessica Pegula in final

Aryna Sabalenka is the queen of the hard court. Sabalenka defeated American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the U.S. Open women’s final.

NASCAR 2024 playoffs at Atlanta: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Quaker State 400

All the information you need to get ready for the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race, Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Chris Sale, Braves get the better of Blue Jays in 11 innings

Sean Murphy drove in the winning run with an infield grounder to complete a two-run 11th-inning rally and give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win on Sunday over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Sam Darnold shines in Vikings debut as Giants fall flat

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 24 passes for 208 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 28-6 season-opening win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

Three Toyota playoff cars to start at rear at Atlanta

Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Martin Truex Jr., Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin will start at the rear of the field Sunday after similar issues.

5 takeaways from the Bills' 34-28 win over the Cardinals

The Buffalo Bills opened their 2024 NFL regular season schedule against the Arizona Cardinals, taking a 34-28 win.

Coaches Poll top 25: Michigan down, Nebraska rises in college football rankings for Week 3

Where things stand in the updated Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings heading into Week 3.

Jack Flaherty cools off Guardians to keep Dodgers hot

Flaherty pitched into the 8th inning for the first time in almost five years. Amid 103-degree heat at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy homered.

Seahawks 26, Broncos 20: A winning start to a new era!

It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a win in Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks debut!

Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas gets first touchdown return under NFL's new kickoff rules

The NFL hoped to add more excitement to kickoffs this season, and it's already paying off with the season's first return touchdown coming in Week 1.

Dak Prescott contract details: QB agrees to four-year, $240 million extension with Dallas

Dak Prescott agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension with the Cowboys that'll keep him in Dallas through 2028.

Joey Bart, Pirates fend off Nationals to split series

Joey Bart hit a two-run home run, rookie Jared Jones pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Sunday to earn a split of the four-game series.

Bengals rookie punter sets franchise record by smashing 80-yard kick against Patriots in Week 1

What a boot from Ryan Rehkow!

Jamal Murray Dethrones Tobias Harris To Become Highest Earning Player Without An All-Star Selection

Jamal Murray becomes the highest-earning NBA player without an All-Star selection after signing a $208 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, securing his place in history.

The WNBA is killing Caitlin Clark’s shooting ability

Kam Chancellor to raise the 12 Flag for Broncos game!

This is the second time that Chancellor has been a 12 flag raiser.

Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott reach a 4-year deal, $240M total with $231M guaranteed

THE DALLAS COWBOYS AND DAK PRESCOTT HAVE AGREED ON A FOUR-YEAR, $240M CONTRACT EXTENSION!

Jerod Mayo one-ups Bill Belichick in first game as Patriots head coach

The Patriots’ head coach celebrated a win in his coaching debut.

Gary Payton lands notable head-coaching job in college basketball

Payton has spent the last three years in the collegiate ranks as the head coach of Lincoln University in Oakland, Calif.

35+ Of The Biggest And Tallest Athletes In Sports History

Athletes are often celebrated for their successes and accolades, but these people are also known for their larger-than-life appearances.

Penn State in the Polls: Nittany Lions Inch Up in Coaches Poll

Where are the Penn State Nittany Lions ranked in the college football pollls after Week 2?

Oklahoma State Rises to No. 13 in AP Poll After Arkansas Win

The Cowboys narrowly escaped the SEC squad but was still rewarded for the outcome.

Patriots pull upset, beat Bengals in Jerod Mayo's debut

CINCINNATI -- New England avoided mistakes and controlled the ball to upset the Bengals, 16-10, to win head coach Jerod Mayo's debut on Sunday afternoon.

Tigers blast Athletics with big eighth inning

Trey Sweeney homered as part of the first four-hit game of his career, Parker Meadows ignited a six-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Detroit Tigers won a second straight over the host Oakland Athletics 9-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Bears top pick Caleb Williams debuts against Titans

Bears top pick Caleb Williams debuts against Titans

Who is the highest-paid NFL player? Ranking the highest NFL contracts for 2024 season

This offseason, two quarterbacks joined Joe Burrow atop the highest-paid list, in terms of average annual salary, Trevor Lawrence and Jordan Love.

Brescia Grand Prix 2024 Final Results: Letsile Tebogo dominates 200m, Jasmine Qamacho-Quinn defeats Olympic champion Masai Russell

The inaugural edition of the Brescia Grand Prix witnessed sheer dominance from the Olympic medallists as Letsile Tebogo continued his undefeated run after winning the Olympic gold medal.

AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18

After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 — a first in the 88-year history of the rankings — and Notre Dame tumbled all the way to No. 18 on Sunday after being stunned at home. Georgia received 54 out of a possible 63 first-place votes to keep a firm hold on No. 1. No. 2 Texas jumped a spot after dominating defending national champion Michigan on the...

Shohei Ohtani hits 46th homer to tie career high on sweltering day at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high, a 450-foot solo shot down the right-field line in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on a sweltering Sunday. On a day that matched the hottest Dodger Stadium first-pitch temperature at 103 degrees, Ohtani connected off Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee. The homer was reviewed to see if it was fair. Ohtani...

New Orleans Saints thrash Carolina Panthers

New Orleans Saints thrash Carolina Panthers

Paralympics marathon runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp metres from finish

A Paralympic marathon runner was left “devastated” after being disqualified and denied a bronze medal for an error just metres from the finish line. Elena Congost let go of her rope momentarily after her guide, Mia Carol, cramped up late in the race on Sunday, the final day of the Paris Games. The Spaniard was left in tears after officials had rule...

Joe Gibbs Handed Another Playoff Blow by NASCAR After Denny Hamlin's Relegation

The Atlanta Motor Speedway will kick off the playoffs and some drivers are already at a disadvantage. The post Joe Gibbs Handed Another Playoff Blow by NASCAR After Denny Hamlin's Relegation appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Daniel Jones’ quest to regain his vintage Giants form begins with favorable coincidence

It’s just a quirk, really, a coincidence, a random bit of serendipity. Intellectually, we all know this. Intellectually, we know that the list of have-to-have essentials the NFL schedule-maker considered before putting the vast maze together didn’t go like this: 1. Schedule the Chiefs, at home, on the first day of the year. 2. Let Daniel Jones start his comeback against the Vikings. But it’s still a nice place to start for Jones, who has made...

T.J. Watt Dominates in Steelers Win Over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers take home a close win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Bulls teammate: Michael Jordan said Clyde Drexler was just as good as him but didn't 'know how to play the game'

Even though Jordan was named MVP for the 1991-92 season, Drexler was just as dominant as a scorer and averaged more rebounds and assists.

Saquon Barkley says Brian Daboll reached out before the Eagles-Packers game on Friday

The Eagles’ RB spoke to reporters after their win about being apart of this offense, what he wants to work on, and about the field conditions in Brazil.

Detroit Lions bold predictions for Week 1 game vs. Los Angeles Rams

The Detroit Lions will open up their season on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Ahead of kickoff, here's a look at three bold predictions for the Lions in Week 1.