KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs and Trent McDuffie, the team’s top cornerback, are not expected to agree to a multiyear contract extension before Kansas City’s season starts, sources told ESPN on Sunday. During the past six weeks, the Chiefs have had several conversations in an attempt to negotiate an extension with McDuffie, a two-time All-Pro who will begin his …
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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum was one of the biggest Arch Manning supporters going into the season, but he pivoted after Saturday. Manning’s debut this year was underwhelming against Ohio State as No. 1 Texas fell 14-7. But Finebaum called it “terrible.” But, as he advised fans to do, he did not hit the panic button regarding the Longhorns’ QB. One game …
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Arch Manning pointed the finger at himself as his coach criticized outside expectations as No 1 Texas opened the season with a 14-7 loss at Ohio State on Saturday. Manning, the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception. “Ultimately not good enough,” …
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CORVALLIS — Oregon State football struggled through a 34-15 loss to California in its season opener. The Beavers’ offense was mostly stagnant, and its defense got beat over the top on multiple occasions in the first quarter. Coach Trent Bray addressed those and other issues in his postgame press conference Saturday night. Here is a transcript: Opening statement: “Defensively, got …
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NEW YORK — It is no longer accurate to say Juan Soto is having a down year, even by his own lofty standards. In April and May, sure — Soto was good, not great. In June, he did his best to make up for lost time; in July, he backslid a bit. But in August, Soto has once again risen, …
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Well, that was something. Florida State firmly sent all memories of 2024 to a deep, dark place in everybody’s brain in its season opener — not just beating Alabama, but firmly dominating the Tide through four quarters after jumping out to a 14-7 lead. Heading into the matchup as two-touchdown underdogs, FSU utilized explosive plays and consistent defensive pressure to …
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Saturday Night Live is setting things up for Season 51, and with the new season comes a cast shakeup that is seeing some of its stars departing. So far, the actors who have confirmed their exits include Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim, with more announcements expected soon. More from Deadline Current cast members like Bowen Yang, …
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Editor’s note: This article is part of our Countdown to Kickoff series, in which we highlight the NFL’s top teams, players, predictions and storylines to watch as the 2025 season begins. The NFL regular season kicks off Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Philadelphia Eagles for a prime-time matchup. The Eagles, of course, are the defending Super Bowl champions. …
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Never one to mince words, Deion Sanders made a proclamation earlier this week that this year’s Colorado Buffaloes were not going to take a step back. Even with the loss of Heisman Trophy winner, former two-way phenom, Travis Hunter, and Sanders’ son, star quarterback Shedeur, to the NFL, Colorado’s head coach was predictably bullish on these Buffs — despite Colorado’s 27-20 …
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