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Monday, September 21, 2026
FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Nominees Announced for Week 2

The NFL announced its nominees for the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for Week 2, featuring standout performances from quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. FedEx Air Player...

Henri Veesaar Out for the Season

During a workout on Sept. 15, center Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury. Following an MRI and evaluation at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, he was diagnosed with a torn right ACL....

Why Mystics will be the team no one wants to face in the WNBA playoffs

A crushing win over the Fever enhanced Washington's credentials.

GEORGIA SWARM RE-SIGNS MVP BRETT DOBSON TO FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION 

The Georgia Swarm announced that the team has signed goaltender Brett Dobson to a four-year contract extension, keeping the 2026 National Lacrosse League MVP and Goaltender of the Year in Georgia...

Caitlin Clark’s 25 points cannot save Fever from costly Mystics loss

Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 25 points, but Washington’s 93-77 victory handed the Mystics a potentially decisive tiebreaker.

NFL and TMRW Sports Create New Annual Pro Flag Showcase to Kick Off Super Bowl Week Festivities

The National Football League (NFL) and TMRW Sports announced a new annual Pro Flag Showcase to kick off Super Bowl week. As part of the NFL’s commitment to featuring all levels of flag football...

WNBA gameday discussion: After an up-and-down season, have the New York Liberty found their championship-winning script just in time for the playoffs?

Five seasons ago, the No. 6 seed won the WNBA title. That team was the 2021 Chicago Sky. After muddling through a .500 regular season that featured both a losing and winning streak of seven games,...

The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special

Sunday was a historic moment for the Los Angeles Sparks franchise. No, not because they defeated the Portland Fire 105-84 to earn the season series sweep over the expansion team. It was because...

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fever go cold vs. Mystics, lose ground in playoff seeding race

The Fever turned in one of their worst performances of the year Sunday against the Mystics, hurting their chances of moving up in the postseason standings.

Sophie Cunningham’s sharp pregame outfit turns heads before Fever-Mystics game

Sophie Cunningham arrived for Sunday’s game against the Washington Mystics wearing a stylish look that quickly attracted attention on social media.

Mystics Match Franchise Win Record, Blow Past Fever 93-77

The Washington Mystics rolled into Gainbridge Fieldhouse and left with a statement win, thumping the Indiana Fever 93-77 on Sunday to close out the regular-season series 2-1 and match a franchise...

Stefanski: ‘There’s No Way to Win in the NFL Like That’ as Panthers Rout Falcons 34-3

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-3, with Bryce Young throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns while Carolina’s defense intercepted Atlanta quarterbacks three times,...

POCHETTINO ADDS FORWARD DAMION DOWNS TO USMNT ROSTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MATCHES AGAINST PERU, CHILE, MEXICO AND CANADA

ATLANTA (Sept. 20, 2026) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has added forward Damion Downs to the roster for the upcoming September and October matches against Peru, Chile,...

WNBA photo essay: It was another Atlanta Dream win behind another record-making double-double from Angel Reese

State Farm Arena hosted an Atlanta Dream celebration on Saturday night. The home team not only earned the 106-81 win over the Chicago Sky, but also had the opportunity to once again revel in a...

WNBA gameday discussion: Why Mystics-Fever is one of the most important games remaining in the regular season

On Sunday, the WNBA will be focusing on what was. Up in Uncasville, the Connecticut Sun will hold their second-to-last home game ever, hosting the Minnesota Lynx (1 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). Out...

Where to watch Fever vs. Mystics today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Caitlin Clark WNBA game

Here's everything you need to know about Fever vs. Mystics today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.

Valkyries Hold Storm Under 70 for 6th Straight Game in 70-57 Win

The Golden State Valkyries closed out their regular-season home slate in style, routing the Seattle Storm 70-57 in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center on Saturday night — the...

Ole Miss Holds Off LSU Rally, Wins 32-24

Ole Miss held off a second-half rally from LSU, escaping Vaught-Hemingway Stadium with a 32-24 win on Saturday night in a back-and-forth Southeastern Conference battle. Ole Miss won the coin toss...

Georgia State Falls Short in Shootout at UCF, 44-30

Georgia State fell short in a shootout at UCF on Saturday night, dropping a 44-30 decision at Acrisure Bounce House in front of 44,620 fans despite a strong offensive performance from Cameran...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Dream Rout Sky 106-81 as Reese Sets WNBA Rebounding Record

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Chicago Sky 106-81 in front of a sellout crowd at State Farm Arena on Saturday, improving to 28-14 on the season while dropping Chicago to 15-27. The result pushed...

A look back at the 2026 WNBA expansion draft. Did the Portland Fire or Toronto Tempo win the draft?

As the 2026 WNBA season winds down, neither of the expansion teams, the Portland Fire nor the Toronto Tempo, are preparing to head to the playoffs.  However, the Fire started 5-3 and were pesky...

Pregame Report: Georgia State’s Newfound Balance Faces First True Test in Orlando

Georgia State hits the road for the first time this season, and for the first time ever against Central Florida; the two programs have never met. The Panthers arrive off one of the best wins of...

Kiffin Returns to Oxford as No. 7 LSU Faces No. 8 Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford today for the first time since leaving Ole Miss, leading the LSU Tigers into a Week 3 matchup against the program he coached for six seasons. The meeting comes with...

WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?

A three-game WNBA Saturday slate where no game has direct playoff implications serves as a great opportunity for players in contention for end-of-season awards to author a closing argument. So,...

Friday, September 18, 2026
Woodward Academy Blows Past McIntosh 37-7 Behind Suffocating Defense

Woodward Academy War Eagles dominated from start to finish, riding a defense that forced turnovers all night and a big-play passing attack to a 37-7 win over McIntosh. Playing his first game back...

Pregame Report: Indiana Fever Face Toronto Tempo in Friday Night Matchup

The Indiana Fever will face the Toronto Tempo on Friday, September 18, at Coca-Cola Coliseum, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The matchup is Indiana’s 41st regular-season game and its...

WNBA offenses have reached new heights during the 2026 season—and here’s why

Earlier this season, WNBA offenses were producing at a blistering rate. At the time, we wondered whether this was just the effect of a small sample size and teams would regress to the mean by...

Pregame Report: Golden State Valkyries Host Portland Fire in Final Stretch of Regular Season

The Golden State Valkyries return to Chase Center on Friday night looking to continue their strong finish to the 2026 regular season when they host the Portland Fire at 7 p.m. PDT. Golden State...

After a 30-point blowout loss, what are the end-of-season goals for the Chicago Sky?

The WNBA returned on Thursday night after a more than two-week break for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. The Chicago Sky were back at home to face the playoff-clinched Washington Mystics. From the...

State of Texas, Three South Florida High Schools Produce Most NFL Players On Kickoff Weekend Rosters

The state of Texas, with 192 players, produced the most players of any state on NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters, followed by Florida (185), California (159) and Georgia (148). There were 22 players...

Angel Reese’s 30-Point Double-Double Powers Dream Past Sun, 103-59

Atlanta led 22-17 after the first quarter and extended its lead to 45-35 at halftime. The Dream outscored Connecticut 31-11 in the third quarter and entered the fourth quarter with a 76-46 lead....

Mystics Cruise Past Sky 110-80 at Wintrust Arena

The Chicago Sky fell to the Washington Mystics 110-80 on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Wintrust Arena, dropping Chicago to 15-26 on the season. The Sky are now 3-14 against the Eastern Conference and...

WNBA gameday discussion: Ahead of the playoffs, what do the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty need to see from their stars?

On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in...

WNBA photo essay: Led by a 30-point and 10-rebound double-double from Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream earned their biggest win ever

The Atlanta Dream exhibited little rust in their return to action on Thursday, routing the visiting Connecticut Sun for the 103-59 win—the largest in franchise history. Newly-minted FIBA World Cup...

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cavan Sullivan Headlines Young USMNT Roster as Pochettino Declares a Fresh Start

The U.S. Men’s National Team is entering a new chapter following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and head coach Mauricio Pochettino is making it clear that the next four years will be about competition,...

As a lost season ends for the Los Angles Sparks, there are still two important things for fans to celebrate

With only four games left and eliminated from playoff contention, there is not much for Sparks fans to get excited about on the court. Thankfully, two events are happening in the final home games...

NFL Week 2: Key Players and Matchups to Watch

NEW YORK — September 16, 2026 — Below are players and teams that can set historic marks or reach career milestones in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, including: CHICAGO BEARS The Chicago Bears...

D’Andre Swift, Zack Baun & Simi Fehoko Named Week 1 NFC Players of the Week

NEW YORK — Sept. 16, 2026 — Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and...

Kenneth Walker, T.J. Watt & Evan McPherson Named Week 1 AFC Players of the Week

NEW YORK — Sept. 16, 2026 — Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson are the AFC Offensive, Defensive...

Amidst a disappointing season, have the Los Angeles Sparks found their future star in Rae Burrell?

Los Angeles Sparks fifth-year wing Rae Burrell has quietly started racking up points consistently. She’s been a double-digit scorer with regularity. In 23 of 39 appearances this year, Burrell has...

WNBA gameday discussion: What matters most as the regular season resumes for the Dream, Mystics, Wings and Aces

The WNBA (finally) resumes tonight, with five games kicking off the final, one-week sprint to the end of the regular season. With four games remaining for all teams, there could be some...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
ATLANTA HAWKS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONS TO HEAD COACH QUIN SNYDER’S STAFF

Jason Love Named Assistant Coach; Ettore Messina Added as a Coaching Consultant and Sergi Oliva Joins as a Basketball Strategy and Development Advisor ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks today announced...

2026 WNBA awards: Should Angel Reese or a Golden State Valkyrie be the Defensive Player of the Year?

The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of...

2026 WNBA awards: Will an all-but-guaranteed fifth MVP award solidify A’ja Wilson’s GOAT status?

The WNBA returns on Thursday night, and the final days of the season will give players one last chance to push their own agendas for regular season awards. The league’s most touted accomplishment,...

Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

Almost two weeks ago, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire at the end of 2026. Her decision instantly sparked conversation and speculation about who would assume...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Texas football’s treatment of Holly Rowe is reflective of the rampant backlash toward successful women in sports

The late, great Gloria Steinem once said about domestic violence and violence against women, “There was no word for it; it was called life.” It was just the way that it was. Thankfully, in large...

ESPN ORIGINAL SERIES SETTING THE TEMPO TO PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 20

The Toronto Tempo announced today that Setting the Tempo, a new four-part ESPN Original Series chronicling the creation and launch of Canada’s first WNBA franchise, will premiere Sunday, September...

2026 WNBA awards: The all-round growth in Shakira Austin’s game makes her the pick for Most Improved Player

Oftentimes, debates about major individual awards in sports can become debates about semantics. What does it mean to be or do the “most”? The 2026 Most Improved Player (MIP) race is illustrative...

'Now we're off and running': How the Mystics fast-tracked a rebuild all the way to the postseason

The Mystics are riding a wave of talented young players and exuberance to the WNBA playoffs.

2026 WNBA awards: Janelle Salaün remains the runaway favorite for Sixth Player of the Year

Basketball fans and the media often deem being a starter important. However, in a single game and over the course of a season, depth and role can matter far more than who starts. This year, Golden...

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