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• Rookie QB Ty Simpson has another efficient game as Rams wrap up preseason

  28-08-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson might not play much or at all this regular season, but the Rams should feel good about what they saw from him in the preseason. Simpson, the No. 13 overall pick of this year's NFL Draft, completed a ton of passes Thursday night as he completed what has to be considered a successful preseason. Simpson played a half and completed 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. It was a similar stat line to his first preseason game, when he completed 21
  
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• Deion Sanders must testify in Shilo's bankruptcy trial — after Georgia Tech game (if at all)

  28-08-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colorado coach Deion Sanders has gotten a ruling on the question of whether he'll be required to testify in Shilo's upcoming bankruptcy trial.The bad news? Deion did not successfully quash the subpoena.The good news? He won't have to testify in the days preceding the regular-season opener at Georgia Tech, next Thursday night.The best news? His testimony likely won't be needed at all.Via Christopher Kamrani of The Athletic, Sanders has been ordered to testify on Friday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m.
  
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• 2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Providence Friars

  28-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was the loneliest looking photo of Ryan Mela that I saw in the hopper. | Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images Team: Providence Friars2025-26 Record: 15-18, 7-13 Big East2025-26 Big East Finish: Tied for seventh with Marquette and Butler, ended up as the #9 seed by way of head to head record against those two teams; one game behind DePaul, one game ahead of a tie for last between Xavier and Georgetown.Final 2025-26 Computer RankingsNET: #78
  KenPom.com: #67
  BartTorvik.com: #70Postseason: The Fr
  
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• Fantasy Football: From Jaxson Dart to Parker Washington, we present the 2026 All-Breakout Team

  28-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are several different avenues to winning a fantasy championship, but one of the most tried and true is identifying and drafting breakout players. Very few teams that drafted Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at their preseason prices last year fell short of the goal. Finding a superstar in the middle rounds, or an every-week starter at the end of drafts, is an advantage worth pursuing year in and year out.So who are the "Diamonds in the Rough" for the upcoming season? May I present the 202
  
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• Best Lions content of the week: Goff, St. Brown discuss their telepathy

  28-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The connection between a quarterback and wide receiver is one of the more storied partnerships in all of sports, and for good reason. So many details go into the artistry that occurs between the two positions on gameday. And if you are looking for proof, just ask one of the best duos in NFL—Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.“When you watch Goff and St. Brown on the field, you can see they’re finishing each other’s sentences — i
  
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• Slaying the boogeyman: History behind Illinois and UConn

  28-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret that the UConn Huskies have been the boogeyman, or monster hiding under the bed, for the Illinois men’s basketball program in recent memory. It all started back in 2024, when the Illini were amidst a magical March Madness run and ended up being tasked with facing a juggernaut Huskies team in the Elite Eight. Things started off competitively in the game, with the score tied at 23 with two minutes to go in the first half, and both teams in the fight. And that’s whe
  
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• Hacking the Default Rankings: Where to find value in your fantasy football draft

  28-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With one weekend of preseason football left and roster cutdown day fast approaching, it's safe to say that the fantasy football season is in full swing. Friends, family, and bitter rivals will gather across the country to renew leagues and put bragging rights on the line for a shot at fantasy glory.We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below a
  
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• Al Michaels made a "Lake America" joke during Patriots-Browns game

  28-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Legendary play-by-play specialist Al Michaels returned to the booth on Thursday night for the Prime Video preseason game, between the Patriots and the Browns. And Michaels, who has been known to make a non-football topical reference or two, commented on one specific current event during the game."That is Lake Erie," Michaels said while the screen displayed an overhead shot of the Browns' stadium. "We think it is still called Lake Erie on the right. We're not quite sure at this point. But we'll b
  
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• Five Commanders to watch in preseason finale vs. Ravens

  28-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Most Commanders you’ll see featured during the 2026 campaign won’t play Friday night’s preseason finale against Baltimore.  Head coach Dan Quinn made the crystal clear this week, saying frontline players would get heavy reps in Wednesday’s joint practice against the Ravens to cap their training camp.  That means the cast you see Friday at M&T Bank Stadium will feature those battling for spots near the bottom of the 53-man depth chart and the practice squad.
  
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• These Bills helped their cause vs. Steelers in final preseason game

  28-08-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 22: Buffalo Bills defensive end Mike Danna (51) leaves the field following the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2026, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Buffalo Bills ended their 2026 preseason 3-0 with a dazzling comeback win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, and now have 53-man roster dec
  
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• Three NHL PTO Candidates For The Maple Leafs Ahead Of Training Camp

  28-08-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A few NHL teams have already organized professional try-out (PTO) opportunities ahead of training camp. The Vancouver Canucks were the latest team to dish out a PTO to goaltender Chris Driedger on Thursday. On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals signed goalie Cal Peterson to a PTO, and the Calgary Flames brought in Alex Nylander on a try-out, ending his time in the Toronto Maple Leafs' organization.Last year, Toronto signed goaltender James Reimer to a PTO, who previously served in the crease for t
  
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• Where could Connor Hellebuyck land after doubling-down on trade demand?

  28-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets skates during warmups against the Vegas Golden Knights before their game at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Jets 6-2. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images The behind-the-scenes battle between the Winnipeg Jets and goalie Connor Hellebuyck went public on Thursday when the Vezina-winning goaltender released a statement reiterating that he is demanding a tra
  
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• How each first-round pick wins (and loses) your fantasy football league: Buy Jonathan Taylor, fade James Cook

  28-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draft season is here, and that means you’re on the clock (not literally, don’t panic). People say you can’t win or lose your draft in the first round. I disagree. This is how I think every pick can take down your league or take down your team. The players are listed in order of DraftKings ADP.GET YOUR FREE ROTOWORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT KIT HERE!Jahmyr Gibbs⇒ Boom ScenarioIf we’re ever going to get a new Christian McCaffrey, it will be via Jahmyr Gibbs. The superst
  
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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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• 5 Must Watch Games on the Flyers' 2026-27 Schedule

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia Flyers' 2026-27 schedule is set and there are plenty of games worth circling on the calendar. After ending last season in the second-round of playoffs, the Flyers enter this season with expectations rising. Whether they can take another step forward will become clearer as the season progresses, but there are already several games that are attention grabbing. Here are five games Flyers fans should already be excited for. Sept. 30 vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsIt doesn't get mu
  
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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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• WNBA Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Friday, August 28

  28-08-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Four WNBA playoff-bound teams will be in action Friday night, and each will be a heavy favorite as each battles a team that's already looking to next season.The 3rd-seeeded Las Vegas Aces will host the Toronto Tempo, while the 4th-seeded Atlanta Dream will take on the Portland Fire, just freshly eliminated from the playoff picture.Indiana is hosting Connecticut, while Washington is in LA to take on the Spar
  
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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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