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For the Houston Texans’ John Harris, one week in Charlotte stood out as an unusual moment in a long career of tracking practice reps.
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With multiple arms reportedly sidelined in late August and the bullpen stretched, the Yankees are leaning on Justin Topa’s sinker-sweeper approach as more than a temporary patch.
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A preseason-style coach hot seat ranking circulating this week places Bill Belichick’s tenure at North Carolina and Luke Fickell’s job security among the most closely watched in 2026, reflecting how quickly expectations can tighten in Division I.
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An athletic fifth-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft era, Rush has drawn attention less for established game production and more for the role he could carve out on Washington’s special-teams units. The question is whether his traits translate into consistent NFL snaps.
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The Houston Texans say newly signed starting right tackle Braden Smith suffered an injury during a joint practice this week but is not expected to miss the long haul, keeping Week 1 plans alive as the team heads into its first regular-season test.
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In his first professional season, Easton Carmichael leaned on family and the Pirates organization as he moved past a challenging summer start and found his footing in Altoona.
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With Georgia Tech’s season opener approaching, the Yellow Jackets’ linebacker unit is being highlighted as the defense’s most settled position group, powered by a blend of returning experience and camp coaching.
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Houston offensive tackle Braden Smith left practice after suffering a plantar fascia injury, a setback for the Texans’ offensive line planning heading into the regular season.
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After an extended absence that dates back to an injury suffered in 2025, Jarlin Susana punctuated his return to Double-A Harrisburg with a fast start: 2 2/3 scoreless innings, four strikeouts, one walk, and one hit allowed.
