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Mac Engel: Texas has realized its full power, but Ohio State is still a problem

Mac Engel: Texas has realized its full power, but Ohio State is still a problem

  • Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s not quite Dallas Cowboys’ territory, but 20 years and 21 seasons have passed since the late Keith Jackson said, “He’s going for the corner — he’s got it! Vince Young scores.” VY’s touchdown run against USC in the 2005 national title game is a moment in time that the …

How Mets and FDNY reflect on healing, sacrifice 25 years after 9/11

How Mets and FDNY reflect on healing, sacrifice 25 years after 9/11

  • ANDREW TREDINNICK northjersey.com

Former New York Mets players continue a 25-year tradition of honoring FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11 by visiting Manhattan fire stations, emphasizing remembrance and community support.

Will LIV Golf survive bankruptcy filing? It's up to the players

Will LIV Golf survive bankruptcy filing? It's up to the players

  • DANIELLE LERNER USA Today

The future of LIV Golf depends heavily on players who are owed millions and must decide whether to accept amended contracts under a new ownership structure.

Want to make NFL better? Address football's inherent dangers head-on

Want to make NFL better? Address football's inherent dangers head-on

  • Nancy Armour USA Today

Acknowledging football's inherent dangers and asking questions will keep pressure on the NFL to make rules changes and fund research that could help make the game safer.

Michael Horrocks’ plane hit the South Tower on Sept. 11. His football teammates made sure we never forgot.

Michael Horrocks’ plane hit the South Tower on Sept. 11. His football teammates made sure we never forgot.

  • Alex Coffey, The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — Tom Schafer was a hulking man when he played one preseason game with the Eagles in the summer of 1984. The undrafted free-agent center stood at 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds, with a booming voice and an unabashed confidence to match. By the fall of 2009, his broad frame had hollowed…

Mariners beat Rangers as Seahawks fever takes over T-Mobile Park

Mariners beat Rangers as Seahawks fever takes over T-Mobile Park

  • Ryan Divish, The Seattle Times

SEATTLE — The familiar chants of SEA … HAWKS!!! could first be heard in the third inning and randomly appeared over the course of Wednesday afternoon’s Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. It wasn’t surprising considering the crowd of 21,565 featured as many Seahawks jerseys as Mariners jerseys, …

NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

  • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA Today

Several NFL powerhouses loom large over the current landscape, and toppling the top contenders in either conference could be exceedingly difficult for even the most promising upstart teams.

LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy

LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy

    LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 as Saudi PIF funding nears its end and the league seeks new investment.

    Mets players visit NYC firehouse ahead of Sept. 11 remembrance

    Mets players visit NYC firehouse ahead of Sept. 11 remembrance

      Former New York Mets players visit firehouses in Manhattan ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Sept. 8, 2026, at Ladder Co. 25 in New York City.

      Predicting NFL Surprises & Key Player Performance in 2026

      Predicting NFL Surprises & Key Player Performance in 2026

        Grant Nola and John Browner discuss potential surprises this season, including Lamar Jackson's hurdles and Josh Allen's MVP bid, plus standout player insights.

        US Open menu 2026: Food prices, Honey Deuce, caviar nuggets and more

        US Open menu 2026: Food prices, Honey Deuce, caviar nuggets and more

          It’s that time again. So prepare your taste buds and your wallets accordingly.

          Opinion: WNBA thrived despite Cathy Engelbert. She won't be missed

          Opinion: WNBA thrived despite Cathy Engelbert. She won't be missed

            Cathy Engelbert’s tenure as WNBA commissioner is criticized for failing to fully capitalize on growing interest in women’s sports and iconic players.

            NFL puts global event machine to test in Australian debut

            NFL puts global event machine to test in Australian debut

              The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play an NFL game at Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a major event in the NFL's global expansion efforts.

              Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

              Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

                Roger Goodell has spent 20 years drawing boos, weathering controversies and helping the NFL become a financial juggernaut. And owners still like what they see.

                Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

                Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

                MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins rookie safety/linebacker Kyle Louis, like many of his young teammates, favors the NCAA’s newly-adopted “5 for 5” college sports rule that now grants athletes a fifth year of eligibility and five years to complete that eligibility. With college football starting this weekend, I was interested in getting their thoughts on the topic. It was during these locker room ...

                Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

                Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

                CHICAGO — While the Chicago Cubs are in Miami this weekend closing in on a playoff berth, their iconic ballpark will add another first to its ever-growing list of events. Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. It will be the first volleyball matches played at the historic venue. All 34 teams from the two conferences ...

                FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December

                FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December

                FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December

                Chris Perkins: Here’s how video on social media might have caused Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley to lose a game

                Chris Perkins: Here’s how video on social media might have caused Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley to lose a game

                MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins fans who publish training camp videos of their team might be helping the opponent and putting the Dolphins at a strategic disadvantage. So, don’t do it. Well, that was the message that I gleaned from Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley on Thursday when I asked about his level of coaching paranoia and whether it intensifies from training camp and regular season. I’ve ...

                New development in LSU roster drama. Will former NFL players suit up vs. Clemson?

                New development in LSU roster drama. Will former NFL players suit up vs. Clemson?

                CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...

                Stan Kroenke will run Rams and Angels. And Mark Walter no longer runs LA

                Stan Kroenke will run Rams and Angels. And Mark Walter no longer runs LA

                Nothing lasts forever, an unfortunate concept when pondering an aging superstar or a championship core deteriorating. It can also work the other way as relieved Angels fans discovered.

                Golfer Tiger Woods walks outside the courthouse where he is scheduled to appear before a judge in person for the first time since his March 27 car accident, when he was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) charge after a rollover crash, in Stuart, Florida, U.S., September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello

                Reduced charges don't lessen Tiger Woods' mistakes

                A reduced charge does not reduce the seriousness of what Tiger Woods did. Let’s hope he understands that because his attorney’s comments following a plea deal weren’t exactly encouraging.

                Tiger Woods pleas out of DUI case, loses driver's license for 5 years

                Tiger Woods pleas out of DUI case, loses driver's license for 5 years

                Tiger Woods' driver's license was suspended for five years and he will pay $1,500 in fines in a plea agreement.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Tiger Woods loses driver's license for five years after plea deal

                Tiger Woods loses driver's license for five years after plea deal

                Tiger Woods gets five-year driver's license suspension and must pay a $1,500 fine after his DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving.

                Billie Jean King sees booming opportunities in women’s sports

                Billie Jean King sees booming opportunities in women’s sports

                Tennis icon King has spent her life convincing people women's sports are worth investing in. The rest of the world finally caught up to what she saw all along.

                10 years after kneel, Kaepernick says NFL blackballing him: 'I watch college football'

                10 years after kneel, Kaepernick says NFL blackballing him: 'I watch college football'

                A decade after his stance against racial injustice made headlines, Colin Kaepernick says that while his mission goes on, his love for the NFL is long gone.

                Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reduced charges in Florida car crash

                Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reduced charges in Florida car crash

                Tiger Woods entered a no contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test during a court appearance in Martin County, Florida.

                NFL hopes Australia game will become an annual fixture

                NFL hopes Australia game will become an annual fixture

                A multi-year deal with Victoria state guarantees at least two NFL games over four years in Melbourne, with options for more.

                Why Florida officials agreed to plea deal with Tiger Woods

                Why Florida officials agreed to plea deal with Tiger Woods

                State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Thomas Bakkedahl, explained to reporters the reasons his office agreed to reduced charges against Tiger Woods.

                Angels Baseball: Exciting Changes with New Ownership Ahead!

                Angels Baseball: Exciting Changes with New Ownership Ahead!

                Excitement brews as the Angels welcome new ownership, promising a brighter future for fans and a competitive edge in MLB! Can they finally turn the corner?

                Tiger Woods accepts reckless driving plea deal after Florida car crash.

                Tiger Woods accepts reckless driving plea deal after Florida car crash.

                Tiger Woods accepts reckless driving plea deal after Florida car crash.

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