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• Roki Sasaki injury update: Dodgers place pitcher on injured list

  28-08-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, Aug. 27.Sasaki had a blister on his right middle finger, according to the team. The blister led to him leaving a game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning on Wednesday night.Sasaki allowed four runs in 3.1 innings before he had a visit on the mound from the team's athletic trainer and left the game.The right-handed pitcher has a 5-5 record this season, allowing 63 runs (61 earned runs) and 22 ho
  
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• Seahawks 2026 draft class facing uphill battle after Bud Clark injury

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 season with plenty of young players looking for an opportunity, but the path from draft pick to NFL contributor is rarely straightforward. For Seattle’s rookie class, that process has already become more complicated. So far, Jadarian Price appears to be the only realistic option from the class to contribute immediately as a rookie.Bud Clark is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle on Seattle’s first defensive snap against the Tennesse
  
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• Interview with the Enemy: Dallas Cowboys

  28-08-2026 16:00 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 New Orleans Saints will head to Arlington to face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason. To break it down, David Halprin of Blogging The Boys joins us to preview this wee
  
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• Cooper Flagg’s 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Will Headline Record Fanatics Collect Auction After Wild Rhode Island Pursuit

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The most anticipated rookie sports card of the year has officially found its stage.Fanatics Collect announced that the coveted 2025-26 Topps Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph is heading to the auction block as the crown jewel of its September Premier Auction, running from Sept. 10–24. In an unprecedented alignment of modern basketball grails, the event will also feature the 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patches for fellow top prospects Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel, marking the f
  
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• Can Commanders players Ale Kaho & Antonio Hamilton earn roster spots tonight? - Daily Slop

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 14: Ale Kaho #51 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Daily Slop – 28 August 2026Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commande
  
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• Ryan Craig Has Spent Nearly a Decade Preparing for This Moment. Now, It’s His Turn to Lead the Golden Knights

  28-08-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Craig remembers the conversations.The coaches who challenged him. The players who earned his respect. The lessons that stayed with him long after the rink emptied. For years, Craig kept notebooks filled with observations from his hockey life—conversations, ideas and small details that might prove useful somewhere down the road. At the time, they were simply pieces of a career spent learning the game from as many angles as possible.Now, those lessons have led him to the most important
  
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• Jerry Jones says he doesn't have a succession plan (but he clearly does)

  28-08-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Jones has owned the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. The single transaction has become intertwined with his very identity.Jerry Jones is the Cowboys and, for better or worse, the Cowboys are Jerry Jones.That's why it's no surprise Jerry said in a recent interview with Zak Keefer of The Athletic: “I don’t have a succession plan, I don’t. One day I just won’t be here to toss my two cents in.”It's another example of Jerry's legendary hyperbole. Of course he has a succe
  
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• Klint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finale

  28-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klint Kubiak is keeping his cards close to his chest.The preseason is now in the history books for the Las Vegas Raiders, but the starting quarterback in Week 1 remains a mystery for the silver-and-black. Kubiak declined to name his QB1 in the immediate aftermath of the preseason finale. However, the rookie head coach might've provided a hint as to who has the edge in the battle between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.“He needs another three preseason games,” Kubiak said of Mendoza
  
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• St. Louis Blues NHL Prospect Rankings: No. 5, Maddox Dagenais

  28-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the anticipation for the 2026-27 NHL season grows, TheHockeyNews.com will be taking a look at the top 10 prospects in the St. Louis Blues' system, with towering 6-foot-4 Canadian center Maddox Dagenais coming in at the fifth spot.The players in this ranking do not have extensive NHL experience and are all 23 and under. Therefore, players like Jimmy Snuggerud, Dalibor Dvorsky, and Logan Mailloux, among others, won't feature in this ranking for those reasons.The order of the
  
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• Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: There is someone for everyone in this week's list

  28-08-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is something for everyone on the Yahoo waiver wire right now, as roster rates tend to climb slowly during the stretch run. And although this is the time of year to heavily stream players with favorable upcoming matchups, there are also a few players who have plenty of potential to become rest-of-season roster mainstays.The good news doesn't end there, as this week's list includes a strong balance of starters, relievers and hitters. Let's dive in:Pitchers to addAndrew Painter, SP, Phillies,
  
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• Vikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch

  28-08-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 22: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images J.J. McCarthy’s ankle, Max Brosmer’s tape, and Friday’s roster auditions in Denver dominate The Real Forno Show as Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano preview Minnesota’s last exhibition.Tyler opened with th
  
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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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• 2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Top Prospects: 6-10

  28-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In Part Three of this series, we’ll take a look at the back half of the top 10 Anaheim Ducks prospects heading into the 2026-27 season. None of these prospects are likely destined to perform at the top of an NHL lineup in their careers, but they all play highly translatable games, and it would be somewhat surprising if they didn’t each play at least 100 career games in the NHL.Due to the cap structure the Ducks’ front office is now forced to operate under, they’ll likely
  
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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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