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2026 Fantasy Football: Lamar Jackson Eyes Top 5 Finish and James Cook III Leads NFL

Lamar Jackson averaged 27.6 FPPG before his Week 4 injury last season, while James Cook III led the NFL with 1,612 rushing yards.

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Robert Thomas Named 25th Captain of Blues Following 64-Point Season

Center Robert Thomas becomes the 25th captain in St. Louis Blues history after recording 25 goals and 39 assists last season.

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2026 Fantasy Football: Lamar Jackson Eyes Top 5 Finish and James Cook III Leads NFL

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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Misses Two Practices Due to Soreness

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Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Expects J.J. McCarthy on Week 1 Roster

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Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Week 1 Starter Over Top Pick Fernando Mendoza

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Robert Thomas Named 25th Captain of Blues Following 64-Point Season

Center Robert Thomas becomes the 25th captain in St. Louis Blues history after recording 25 goals and 39 assists last season.

SportsNow Editorial DeskSep 23 min

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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Misses Two Practices Due to Soreness

Jonathon Brooks sat out the first two practices following the NFL cut-down deadline, though coach Dave Canales expects him available for Week 1.

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Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Expects J.J. McCarthy on Week 1 Roster

General manager Nolan Teasley confirmed Wednesday that J.J. McCarthy is expected to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the regular season opener.

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Olmo Questions Atlético as Barça’s €100m Julián Álvarez Bid is Rejected

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo expressed confusion over Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate a deal for Julián Álvarez despite a bid exceeding €100 million.

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Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Week 1 Starter Over Top Pick Fernando Mendoza

Kirk Cousins will start for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, making rookie Fernando Mendoza the first No. 1 pick to sit since 2018.

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MLB Players Reject Salary Cap as 2027 Lockout Concerns Grow

More than two dozen major leaguers weighed in on MLB labor negotiations, with some pitchers predicting no games will be played until June 2027.

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Folarin Balogun $45M Everton Move Collapses After Finch Farm Medical Issues

USMNT forward Folarin Balogun rejected a $45 million move to Everton in the early hours of Wednesday following disputes over his medical examination results.

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NBA Rivalries 2026-27: Doncic Averages 37.7 PPG as 76ers Stun Celtics

Luka Doncic has averaged 37.7 points in three games against the Mavericks since being traded to the Lakers in 2025.

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