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Bears coach Ben Johnson rips ‘disappointing’ starting offense, considers narrowing playbook for season opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This wasn’t what Bears coach Ben Johnson envisioned. Johnson isn’t panicking, but he seems to be resetting his expectations for quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense. He has taken issue with the offense’s lack of progress a few times throughout the preseason. Then in the finale Friday against the Chiefs, the precious momentum it had mustered …
Read More »Kansas State vs. Iowa State score, takeaways: Cyclones take down Wildcats in back-and-forth season opener
No. 22 Iowa State survived a late comeback from No. 17 Kansas State to win a 24-21 slugfest and capture the first victory of the 2025 season at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The Cyclones converted on a critical fourth-and-3 to win a third straight game against Kansas State. Instead of punching it in at the goal line, the Cyclones …
Read More »Alabama 5-star RB commit EJ Crowell suspended for Friday’s opener against Saraland
Jackson running back EJ Crowell scores against Mary G. Montgomery in the first half of a spring scrimmage Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Semmes, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com) Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com Jackson High 5-star running back and Alabama commit Ezavier “EJ” Crowell has been suspended for Friday’s season opener against Saraland. Aggies coach Cody Flournoy confirmed the news …
Read More »The Opener: Messick, Phillies, Royals
Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Messick to make MLB debut: The Guardians are bringing southpaw Parker Messick up to the majors for his MLB debut today. The club’s second-rounder back in 2022 has climbed the minor league ladder fairly quickly to emerge at Triple-A this year, …
Read More »The Opener: Alvarado, Guerrero, MLBTR Chat
Here are three things for MLBTR readers to watch out for throughout the day: 1. Alvarado to return: Phillies southpaw Jose Alvarado served the 80th game of his PED suspension yesterday, meaning he’s set to be activated for today’s game against the Mariners. While Alvarado won’t be eligible to participate in the postseason, if he can continue to produce anything …
Read More »Sources — QB Bachmeier to be 1st BYU true freshman to start opener
BYU is naming Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback, sources told ESPN, which will make him the first true freshman in school history to start an opener for BYU. Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, will debut against Portland State on Aug. 30. He takes over the quarterback job on a team that went 11-2 last season and blew out …
Read More »Leeds use Elland Road ‘X factor’ to beat Everton in Premier League opener
Leeds, amid the cacophony, pinned passive, panicky Everton back in the first half, every tackle bringing supporters to their feet – especially a crunching challenge by Ethan Ampadu that left Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall prone on the turf. If there was a worry for Leeds and Farke, it was that their dominance in the first half brought no reward, their attack a …
Read More »Texans trade WR John Metchie III to Eagles ahead of season opener
The Philadelphia Eagles are adding another wide receiver for Jalen Hurts to work with ahead of the season. The Eagles struck a deal to land Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III on Sunday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter originally reported. In return, the Texans will receive tight end Harrison Bryant. The two teams will also swap future day three draft …
Read More »Julian Sayin Named Ohio State’s Starting Quarterback for Season Opener vs. Texas
Julian Sayin is officially Ohio State’s starting quarterback. Ryan Day announced Monday that Sayin will be the starter for Ohio State’s season opener against Texas. The five-star redshirt freshman beat out redshirt sophomore Lincoln Kienholz to win the job. The No. 1-ranked quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, Sayin was viewed as the frontrunner to be Ohio State’s starting QB …
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