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• Klay Thompson opens up on 37 point performance 11 years later

  28-08-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson believes nobody will replicate his 37-point third-quarter performance against the Sacramento Kings.It’s been 11 years since Klay Thompson put on a 37-point spectacle against the Sacramento Kings, and since then nobody has come near that kind of dominance. And maybe will never.Thompson was asked by former NBA player Serge Ibaka about his dominance that night and told him he’s not sure if anybody will be able to replicate his performance.“That’s a lot of point
  
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• Printable drafting cheat sheet for 2026 PPR fantasy football leagues

  28-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hello all! Fantasy football is back for yet another year! Can you believe it? The NFL has been given the go-ahead for another season! This plucky upstart of a league may just make it after all. An
  
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• How to watch the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday, August 30 features an exciting MLB tripleheader on NBC and Peacock. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs. See below for additional information on how to watch each game.2016 Cubs World Series champion Anthony Rizzo and 1990
  
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• How freshman guard Manny Green is embracing Tennessee’s culture

  28-08-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tennessee guard Manny Green (1) speaks at Tennessee basketball media availability on Aug. 27, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Tennessee basketball is so loaded with transfers that it’s easy to forget about the freshman class coming in. Manny Green is trying to change that, though. Throughout summer practices, Green has been standing out to those in attendance. The 6-7 wing enters the equation in Knoxville buried under several veteran faces in the rotation, but he’s quickly p
  
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• Fantasy football 2026: Top 40 rookie wide receivers

  28-08-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate poses for a studio portrait during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 wide receiver draft class wasn’t filled with transcendent players, but that’s not going to stop us from grabbing some high upside rookies this year. In dynasty, I want my rookie running backs to get on the field quickly and show that they ca
  
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• Fantasy football 2026: Top 30 rookie running backs

  28-08-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RENTON, WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Jadarian Price #8 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2025 draft was not brimming at the seams with offensive talent that will quickly transition into big time fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quality running backs to be had from this group. Unfortunately, none of the top backs landed somewhere
  
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• How to watch the Houston Astros vs NY Mets: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head to NBC and Peacock for an exciting MLB tripleheader this Sunday. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs.See below for additional information on how to watch each game.Play-by-play voice Matt Vasgersian, 2005 World Series champio
  
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• What’s your favorite Chris Sale memory?

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 27: Walt Weiss #22 and Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on August 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Was it last night? Him receiving his sword? Maybe some specific start from earlier this year… or 2024? Maybe, in retrospect, it’s just learning that he was acquired for Vaughn Grissom, with the Red Sox paying him to pitch
  
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• Minor League Recap: Two more bombs for Nolan Schubart (30 overall)

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Columbus Clippers Travis Bazzana (12) throws the ball to first base during home opener at Huntington Park on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Columbus Clippers 5, Indianapolis Indians 6Clippers fall to 66-60Alfonsin Rosario had one of his better games at Triple-A, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a stolen base. The only other multi-hit game belonged to Cooper Ingle, who went 2-for-5. Kyle Manzardo doubled and wa
  
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• Is the NCAA craziness impacting your love for UNC’s teams?

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: The NCAA logo is shown at the NCAA's National Headquarters before the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament between the Michigan Wolverines and the Connecticut Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images In 2024, UNC fielded a football team with 105 players on the roster. In between seasons, Bill Belichick brought in 70 new players, which meant 70 had
  
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• Fantasy football 2026: Top 75 rookie overall rankings

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JULY 28: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in a team practice ahead of the NFL season at State Farm Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Below you will find our dynasty rankings for the year’s NFL rookies. We of course need to take a long view in dynasty leagues, but we know that an offensive rookie who doesn’t get playing time in year one is going to have an uphill battle fo
  
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• Cowboys 53-man projections show the biggest winners and losers of camp

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 3: Sam Howell #16 of the Dallas Cowboys rolls out to pass during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 3, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images With final cuts just days away, it’s time to see how the Cowboys’ projected 53-man roster has changed since training camp opened.We published a roster projection summary prior to training camp featuring projections from Joseph Hoyt of the DMN, Todd Archer of ES
  
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• Can the Knicks go back-to-back? These are New York’s biggest obstacles

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York, N.Y.: New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after his 3 pointer in the 2nd quarter as New York Knicks take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, NY on May 4, 2026. (Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images) | Newsday via Getty Images The 2012 edition of the famed Madden game was graced by Peyton Hillis. He earned that honor after a season where he rushed for 1,177 yards and 11 touchdo
  
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• Swipe between matchups and keep tabs on your whole league at once

  28-08-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In fantasy, it's never just about your game. It's about everyone else's, too.Now, you can swipe between matchups directly from the Matchup screen, giving you quick access to every game in your league for the current week — without ever leaving the page. Just swipe left or right on the matchup card to move between matchups, with a small peek on each side previewing the one next door.The matchup order mirrors the Fantasy Feed carousel, so the experience feels consistent everywhere you follow
  
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• How to watch the Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This Sunday features an MLB tripleheader across NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs.See below for additional information on how to watch each game.NBC Sports Philadelphia play-by-play voice Tom McCarthy ma
  
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• 34 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #34

  28-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Columbus Blue Jackets have 34 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #34. Let's take a look.Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre - 2001-2004 - Drafted in 1997 by the St. Louis Blues.Grand-Pierre was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft. He would spend three-plus seasons in Columbus, playing in 209 games. The "Hyphenator," as he is affectionately known, is now an analyst for the Blue Jackets during CBJ
  
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• Jared McCain Comes Home To Duke To Visit

  28-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 7, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jared McCain (0) and guard Caleb Foster (1) chat during warm ups prior to the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 71-53.Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Around Duke, summertime might as well be called Brotherhood Time, as former Blue Devils regularly drop in to visit and advise the current players.Recently, Jabari Parker and
  
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• Fantasy football rankings: Top 45 TEs for 2026

  28-08-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 17: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last year was a tough one for top-end tight ends, as both George Kittle, Tucker Kraft and Brock Bowers had injury trouble that derailed their fantasy seasons. That left Tre McBride to pick up the slack, catching a crazy 126 passes to
  
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• Fantasy football rankings: Top 100 RBs in PPR leagues for 2026

  28-08-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 11: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NFL season is trying to sneak up on us, but we’re prepared and poised to take on all challengers! Below are my running back PPR rankings for this season. We have a couple clear studs that should go first and second in
  
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• Jeremiah Smith shed tears of joy when named OSU captain

  28-08-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to WatchPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio State
  Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy LandOn the gridironBuckeye Captains Talk to Media Following Wednesday’s Practice
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• WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream.On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks 2026–27 Player Preview: Ty Mueller

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to The Hockey News Vancouver Canucks site's 2026–27 player preview article series. This series will outline the expectations for every player projected to play for Vancouver during the 2026–27 season. Today's player is Canucks forward Ty Mueller Mueller's 2025-26 SeasonMueller had another strong campaign with the Abbotsford Canucks. The 23-year-old finished tied for second on the team in points with 37, while his 16 goals set a new career high. Mueller was also
  
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• Pre-camp 2026 Penguins’ roster prediction

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Pre-game ceremonies take place prior to Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Now that the summer Top 25 Under 25 series has wrapped up today, and with it (almost) the month of August, let’s turn attention to next season.Players on the Penguins are trickling into town and starting to
  
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• Pat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - JULY: 01: Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy looks on during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 1, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tuesday night, in the series opener against the New York Mets, we saw another episode of what makes Pat Murphy special. Now, whether you take that one way or another is up for interpretation. One thing is for sure:
  
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• Kansas City Royals news: A Gold Glove Infield?

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 26: Vinnie Pasquantino #9, Bobby Witt Jr. #7, Salvador Perez #13, Nick Loftin #12 and Michael Massey #19 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 26, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes that the Royals could have 4 infield Gold Glove finalists:This season, the Royals have four infielders with a top-3 SDI rating — according to th
  
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• I like Jonathan Kuminga signing for the Wolves even if I should know better

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 21: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks smiles during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 21, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Jonathan Kuminga has a
  
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• Fleur-de-links, August 28: A big chance for some of the rookies

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JUNE 17: Bryce Lance #18 of the New Orleans Saints attends mandatory mini camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.Saints rookie report: Preseason Week 3What can the rookies do in the last preseason matchup?Former Saints first-round pick lands on season-ending IR with new teamSadly, the story of his career. Severa
  
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• Cowboys vs Saints (preseason): How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, radio

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Donovan Ezeiruaku #6 of the Dallas Cowboys pulls off Taliese Fuaga #75 of the New Orleans Saints helmet during joint practice at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 18, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys play their third and final preseason game of the 2026 NFL season Friday night, a home game versus the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys and Saints were involved in a very contentious joint practice recent
  
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• Breaking down Indiana men’s basketball’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, IN - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Darian DeVries of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts during a college basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers on February 07, 2026 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Indiana men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule is officially here and, well, these are certainly games they’re gonna play.I’ll just be blunt right out of
  
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• Braves vs. Dodgers series recap: A spectacularly strange sweep

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 27: Chris Sale #51 and Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on August 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Shohei Ohtani ending a game stranded at third base with a leadoff triple. An .066 hitter coming up huge with a walk-off hit. A game ending 1-0 where the only run was scored on the first pitch of the game for the winning team. W
  
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