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Key takeaways as Nebraska beats Cincinnati in Kansas City

Key takeaways as Nebraska beats Cincinnati in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Nebraska team unveiling in Year 3 under coach Matt Rhule, though rough around the edges, finished as a success Thursday night. The Huskers beat Cincinnati 20-17 in a pseudo-home game at Arrowhead Stadium, turning away the Bearcats’ attempt at a drive to win or force overtime in the final seconds. More than 60,000 Nebraska fans …

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Report: Patriots to release S Jabrill Peppers

Report: Patriots to release S Jabrill Peppers

The Patriots are letting go of one of their veteran defenders. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, New England is releasing safety Jabrill Peppers. Peppers, 29, had been with the Patriots since 2022. Multiple reporters on the New England beat note that Peppers is not thought of as a great scheme fit for the club’s new defense under head coach Mike …

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Coco Gauff wipes away tears during win over Donna Vekic at US Open

Coco Gauff wipes away tears during win over Donna Vekic at US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — This would not have been easy for anyone, and it was not easy for Coco Gauff. She is aware of the expectations of others. She has her own expectations, too, of course. An exit in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday night simply would not do. And double-faulting her way to defeat might …

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Dolphins OLBs coach Ryan Crow arrested on domestic battery charge, placed on administrative leave

Dolphins OLBs coach Ryan Crow arrested on domestic battery charge, placed on administrative leave

Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested Friday morning by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department on a domestic battery charge, according to Broward County jail records. Crow, who was not allowed bond, has been placed on administrative leave by the Dolphins following his arrest, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported. “We are aware of the serious matter involving Ryan …

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Skull Session: Ryan Day Calls Ohio State vs. Texas “Great For College Football,” Caleb Downs Says the Buckeyes’ Defense Can Play Fast Under Matt Patricia

Skull Session: Ryan Day Calls Ohio State vs. Texas “Great For College Football,” Caleb Downs Says the Buckeyes’ Defense Can Play Fast Under Matt Patricia

Welcome to the Skull Session. One more sleep. National champion Jack Sawyer narrates Ohio States Texas Game trailer, setting the tone for the Buckeyes season opener against the Longhorns pic.twitter.com/FryW8n4A6s — Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 28, 2025 Have a good Friday.  “HERE WE GO.” I cannot believe that Ohio State football returns tomorrow — and I cannot believe that it …

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Can Arch Manning Take Texas Where No Manning Has Gone Before? – The Wall Street Journal

Can Arch Manning Take Texas Where No Manning Has Gone Before?  The Wall Street Journal Arch Manning’s moment finally arrives as Texas visits Ohio State in epic Week 1 showdown – The Athletic  The New York Times The next Manning QB is here. Can Arch meet sky-high expectations?  NBC News ‘Arch Manning Hasn’t Done a Thing Yet’: Urban Meyer Eyes Competitive Texas–OSU Game  FOX …

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5 Coachspeak Index Draft Fades (2025 Fantasy Football)

5 Coachspeak Index Draft Fades (2025 Fantasy Football)

Welcome to the Player Hater’s Ball (hate, hate, hate, hate, hate)! If you missed my “5 Coachspeak Fantasy Football Targets” article, you can find that here. The following are five fades for the 2025 season, based on coachspeak I’ve pulled from the Coachspeak Index Discord. Fantasy Football Coachspeak Index Fades Kyren Williams (RB – LAC) Before we begin, let the …

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5 things to know about new Packers DL Micah Parsons

5 things to know about new Packers DL Micah Parsons

GREEN BAY – On Thursday evening, the Packers agreed to a blockbuster trade to acquire three-time All-Pro defensive lineman Micah Parsons from Dallas in exchange for two first-round picks and defensive lineman Kenny Clark. Parsons has recorded 256 tackles, 112 quarterback hits and 52½ sacks in 63 games over his first four NFL seasons. He’s also forced nine fumbles with …

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Red Sox call up 6-foot-6 prospect Payton Tolle after meteoric rise

Red Sox call up 6-foot-6 prospect Payton Tolle after meteoric rise

Payton Tolle didn’t need much polishing. The Red Sox are promoting the 2024 second-round pick for his MLB debut Friday in the middle of a pennant race, according to The Athletic. Oh, and he’ll face perhaps MLB’s best starter in Paul Skenes at Fenway Park. Red Sox prospect Payton Tolle. Minor League Baseball via Getty Tolle, 22, is MLB.com’s No. …

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Jerry Jones’s handling of Micah Parsons, David Mulugheta could haunt the Cowboys

Jerry Jones’s handling of Micah Parsons, David Mulugheta could haunt the Cowboys

Beyond the question of whether history will look kindly or poorly upon the Micah Parsons trade, the manner in which Cowboys owner Jerry Jones handled Parsons and his agent, David Mulugheta, could leave a mark. Here’s an unsolicited text that arrived from a long-time agent during Friday’s edition of PFT Live: “You have no idea how damaging this episode is …

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