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Former Golden Knights first-round pick signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Remember when Brendan Brisson was supposed to be the next big winger for the Vegas Golden Knights? Well, he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. Here's what it means.

2026-09-04T18:21:59Z

All the celebrities we spotted at the US Open this week

The early rounds of the final Grand Slam of the year saw numerous A-Listers in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

2026-09-04T15:57:14Z

Justin Thomas among early commitments to PGA Tour's inaugural Biltmore Championship

The first-ever Biltmore Championship is still two weeks away but the inaugural stop on the PGA Tour is starting to attract some big names.

2026-09-04T18:05:44Z

Former NFL tight end addresses his return to college

Dae’Quan Wright, who spent time in NFL training camps this summer, has spoken out about his return to college football after being cleared to play for LSU by a Louisiana judge.

2026-09-04T18:28:25Z

4 fantasy football regression candidates, including Jonathan Taylor

Avoid these players at cost in fantasy drafts

2026-09-04T16:27:31Z

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 full game schedule, results, start times

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup runs from Sept. 4-13 in Berlin.

2026-09-03T18:07:32Z

Wiggins predicts 'special' Heat season after Thompson reunion

Reunion in Miami: Andrew Wiggins praised Klay Thompson’s competitiveness and leadership after the sharpshooter joined the Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Warriors’ lingering regret: Golden State faces renewed scrutiny after losing Thompson and failing to land Antetokounmpo, with Wiggins’ comments underscoring the shift in star power. Heat’s championship push: Miami aims to end a four-year play-in streak with a revamped core led by Bam Adebayo, Antetokounmpo, Thompson, and Wiggins.

2026-09-04T16:57:47Z

Osaka, Gauff join calls for stricter US Open etiquette

Players push back: Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff urged influencers to respect tennis etiquette after disruptions during matches at the US Open. Influencer influx: The USTA credentialed about 100 content creators this year, double last year, aiming to grow the sport’s reach. Organizers respond: Digital signs and announcements now remind fans to avoid flash photography, loud talking, and other in-play distractions.

2026-09-04T15:21:59Z

Husker volleyball heads to Chicago to play DePaul Friday night

DePaul Blue Demons2025 Record: 14-132025 Conference Record: Big East (7-9)Last NCAA Tournament Appearance: 2001 (Lost to Minnesota in 1st Round) DePaul has a lot of history, but most of it is very up and down. They’ve had some terrible seasons and some seasons where they finished just above .500, but they have really never had […]

2026-09-04T18:18:37Z

What anonymous coaches said about Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith proves he’s best player in college football

With the Ohio State football team preparing for the start of the 2026 season , which begins Saturday against Ball State, there is no doubt about the high expectations for the entire program. As Ohio State football star Jeremiah Smith enters his junior season as one of the top college players, anonymous coaches have come out and given major praise […] The post What anonymous coaches said about Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith proves he’s best...

2026-09-04T18:21:58Z

Rashee Rice suspension update: Will he be suspended in 2026?

Rashee Rice was suspended for six games in 2025 and was jailed this offseason for a probation violation. Will he face discipline from the NFL?

2026-09-04T15:42:28Z

Pro Football Hall of Fame cuts voters after Bill Belichick snub

Bill Belichick is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame yet, but his glaring omission is already set to have a lasting impact on the selection process. Friday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced drastic changes to its enshrinement process, which includes cutting its voter pool in half from 50 members to…

2026-09-04T16:34:45Z

Texans quietly land high-upside DE Chris Braswell

Texans stash away a young defensive end on their practice squad

2026-09-04T17:49:04Z

Clemson officials notify LSU it may be breaching contract if it plays former pro players Saturday

Clemson leaders have spent the last several days conducting an examination of the game contract, which includes an article prohibiting the participation of ineligible players.

2026-09-04T18:13:16Z

White Sox reinstate C Kyle Teel from injured list

By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - The Chicago White Sox reinstated catcher Kyle Teel from the 10-day injured list on Friday ahead of their three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, the White Sox optioned catcher Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte but he will remain with the team on the taxi squad, per multiple reports. Teel, 24, has not played

2026-09-04T17:23:08Z

Paige Bueckers trolling herself next to 7-foot-3 Ziyu Zhang is internet gold

Paige Bueckers delivered the funniest moment to start the FIBA World Cup by openly trolling herself next to 7-foot-3 Chinese center Ziyu Zhang.

2026-09-04T17:27:30Z

Why a 'chicken wing' is stealing distance from your golf game (and how to fix it)

Have you ever checked your golf swing for the common chicken wing fault? It could be costing you yards - but our top pro can help you diagnose and fix it

2026-09-04T15:31:47Z

ESPN gets exposed for abandoning journalism

After investigative sports journalist Pablo Torre dropped bombshell reports about how the Los Angeles Clippers had allegedly circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard through third-party endorsement deals, he was met not only with intense criticism from some of the leading voices in sports, including Bill Simmons and Mark Cuban, but also with outright denials by Clippers owner…

2026-09-04T17:35:02Z

Spencer Jones, Trent Grisham, and a complicated center field debate

Both players’ strengths and weaknesses make for an interesting debate.

2026-09-04T18:33:41Z

Two former LSU softball players testify in court, plan return to college after going pro

Two softball players testified in court on Thursday after the SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU.

2026-09-04T16:07:03Z

6 fantasy football players worth reaching for in 2026 drafts to beat their ADP

Is Jordan Mason ready to be a RB1? Can Parker Washington keep up his furious finish to 2025?

2026-09-04T14:42:59Z

Clark, Howard lead US rout of China in women's World Cup opener

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play.

2026-09-04T15:16:15Z

Fantasy football rookie rankings 2026: Who's 2nd behind Jeremiyah Love?

Let's rank some 2026 fantasy football rookies. Who's the best of the bunch and who's a sleeper?

2026-09-04T15:27:32Z

This LIV Golf star was DQ'd in his DP World Tour qualifying attempt

LIV Golf member Peter Uihlein was disqualified from a DP World Tour event as the league faces an uncertain future.

2026-09-04T14:51:08Z

Five WNBA commissioner candidates to replace Cathy Engelbert: Could it be Swin Cash?

Cathy Engelbert's tenure as WNBA commissioner is ending. Who will replace her? Duke athletic director Nina King leads our list of candidates.

2026-09-04T15:51:09Z

Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark shines in FIBA World Cup group stage debut

The former Hawkeye women’s player and global icon shined as team USA rolled to an easy group stage win over team China

2026-09-04T16:33:56Z

Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena's daughter's urging

NEW YORK (AP) — It was four years ago that Serena Williams announced, in a poignant Vogue essay, that she was “evolving away from tennis.” The headline used the dramatic word “farewell,” though Williams presciently noted she disliked the word “retirement.” Whatever the wording, though, the message was clear: Daughter Olympia really wanted to be a big sister. And Williams knew she couldn’t accomplish that and still play tennis the way she wanted....

2026-09-04T17:20:05Z

Van Aert powers to victory on stage 13 of Vuelta

Belgium's Wout van Aert surges clear of Valentin Paret-Peintre in a sprint to the line to win stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana.

2026-09-04T17:08:16Z

MLB sends clear message to NBC over baseball coverage

NBC closed out its first season of Sunday Night Baseball on Sunday with Reds-Cubs, which drew 2.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. Across the full season, NBC and Peacock averaged 2.7 million viewers over 14 primetime broadcasts, the most-watched Sunday Night Baseball season since 2007, and that average holds even when factoring in NBC’s…

2026-09-04T17:04:52Z

Aryna Sabalenka stops US Open match to complain about fan smoking cannabis

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, broke off from her third-round match at the US Open to ask the chair umpire to deal with a fan smoking cannabis in the stands of Louis Armstrong Stadium. After banging down an ace in the third game, Sabalenka turned to Eva Asderaki-Moore, the umpire, and said: “Someone is smoking weed. Would you mind to [tell them t...

2026-09-04T17:05:33Z

Unflattering report surfaces about Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is about to enter his most important NBA season yet, and some are questioning whether he will be up to the challenge. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid was the subject of an unflattering report this week by Max Kellerman of The Ringer.

2026-09-02T02:13:25Z

Colorado HC Deion Sanders after Georgia Tech win: 'I thought we were small?'

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders brought out receipts after the team's Week 1 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

2026-09-04T14:51:21Z

George Russell fastest in second practice at Italian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc behind

George Russell landed a timely world championship boost by finishing fastest in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.

2026-09-04T16:16:26Z

Ben Simmons makes $3.5 million decision to revive NBA career

The former Rookie of the Year is making a comeback to the NBA.

2026-09-04T14:52:23Z

Did Deion Sanders’ Julian Lewis callout at halftime inspire game-winning drive?

Colorado football was in a battle with Georgia Tech i n their season opener, but they walked away with a 14-13 win on the road. It wasn’t pretty for Julian Lewis in the first half, as he went into the locker room throwing 6-for-14 for 41 yards. All of that changed after halftime , with head coach Deion Sanders addressing Lewis in the locker room. […] The post Did Deion Sanders’ Julian Lewis callout at halftime inspire game-winning drive?...

2026-09-04T18:22:00Z

Defending champ Sabalenka, Pegula lead way into US Open fourth round

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz aiming to follow on Friday. Their first doubles appearance together in a major since the 2022 US Open comes after 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena returned from almost four years away from professional tennis to play at Wimbledon.

2026-09-04T18:32:48Z

Fantasy football experts spotlight late-round steals for deep leagues

Deep league targets: Analysts highlight rookies like Jordyn Tyson and Travis Hunter, plus RB Zach Charbonnet, as high-upside stashes for deep and keeper formats. Injury-driven value: Early-season injuries to stars like Alvin Kamara and Isiah Pacheco are boosting the stock of Travis Etienne Jr., Jacob Saylors and other replacements. Rising sleeper appeal: Names such as De’Zhaun Stribling, Denzel Boston and Stefon Diggs are climbing expert rankings as potential WR3 picks with WR1 upside.

2026-09-04T17:30:38Z

Alabama hires coach Nate Oats' wife for high-profile job

By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - Alabama hired the new wife of head basketball coach Nate Oats to a prominent role in the program, the school announced. Alex Accetta, who married Oats in July, will serve as the director of program relations. She will report to Shane Lyons, the executive deputy athletic director and men's basketball sport administrator. This is the second

2026-09-04T16:58:11Z

Caitlin Clark explains USA strategy to slow 'different' Zhang Ziyu after win vs China

Caitlin Clark spoke about the unique challenge of facing massive Chinese center Zhang Ziyu after Team USA's World Cup against China.

2026-09-04T15:32:01Z

Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA retirement decision draws Adam Silver statement

As the future of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been questioned many times recently, Friday’s announcement confirms that her run is coming to an end soon. With Engelbert retiring at the end of the 2026 season , NBA commissioner Adam Silver took notice with a statement released on Friday morning. A statement was released by the WNBA about […] The post Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA retirement decision draws Adam Silver statement appeared first on...

2026-09-04T18:21:56Z

Texas football vs. Texas State: What tickets cost for Saturday's opener

Looking to attend Texas' season opener? Here's what the lowest-listed SeatGeek tickets cost for Saturday's game.

2026-09-04T18:05:31Z

Guardians lose key pitcher to injured list during playoff push

The Cleveland Guardians made multiple roster moves before their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. According to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, key reliever Colin Holderman has been placed on the 15-day injured list. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi was activated from the injured list, right-handed pitcher Austin Peterson […] The post Guardians lose key pitcher to injured list during playoff push appeared first on...

2026-09-04T18:21:54Z

Once I never could’ve hoped to win: Phillies vs. Braves series preview

The last time the Braves came to town, the Phillies were a mess. The Phillies of mid-April couldn’t get out of their own way, and the Braves certainly took advantage, winning all three games by a combined score of 16-3. The Phillies did slightly better when they visited Atlanta the following week, as they were […]

2026-09-04T17:04:01Z

Hall of Fame makes major changes to selection process

By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - Seven months after Bill Belichick failed to get inducted in his first year of eligibility, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has overhauled its selection process. Hall of Fame president Jim Porter detailed a series of changes on Friday, including halving the number of voters on the selection committee and eliminating the separate "seniors" category.

2026-09-04T16:33:12Z

Photos: UFC Fight Night 287 ceremonial weigh-ins, faceoffs from Paris

Check out these photos of the UFC Fight Night 287 ceremonial weigh-ins and face-offs at Accor Arena in Paris. (Photos by Per Haljestam, MMA Junkie)

2026-09-04T18:36:00Z

One MLB team increased attendance by almost 80%. But there's a catch.

Tampa Bay has MLB's largest attendance increase from 2025, while the Mets have the steepest drop — and the Rays' surge comes with a catch.

2026-09-04T16:36:00Z

Dodgers face playoff doubts amid Ohtani injury, slump

Ohtani's injury woes: Shohei Ohtani is dealing with knee and biceps issues, with his output declining sharply since August and rest being considered. Offense underperforms: The Dodgers have struggled to deliver timely hits, leaving runners stranded and seeing key stars fail to meet past production levels. Bye week in jeopardy: Tied with Atlanta and trailing Milwaukee, Los Angeles may need to play in a Wild Card Series if standings remain unchanged.

2026-09-04T13:25:30Z

Former WWE wrestler says NXT doesn’t prepare you for Raw or SmackDown

fka Zoey Stark said it outright, and an AAA star said something that backs her up.

2026-09-04T16:33:29Z

BSD mailbag 9.4.26

The Black Shoe Diaries mailbag is officially back!

2026-09-04T15:34:13Z

From trade bait to the Colts backup quarterback

Richardson has earned one more chance with the Colts.

2026-09-04T17:18:54Z