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Chicago’s late-inning bullpen has faced repeated right knee setbacks all season, and a new diagnosis suggests the problem is more than simple inflammation.
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A first step of the 2026 preseason slate arrives Thursday night at Gillette Stadium as Indianapolis begins a stretch that includes three joint practices and another preseason game. The Colts’ early focus is clear: earn trust quickly, especially at quarterback, in the backfield, and among the players pushing for roster momentum.
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Los Angeles opens its 2026 preseason slate and, ahead of the first game, the team spotlighted five players expected to draw attention in game-week evaluations, including offensive line candidate Branson Taylor at left guard.
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New Orleans says it expects a substantial portion of its starters to see the field in the first joint session with Jacksonville, using the shorter, lower-contact setting to gauge current form.
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Kansas City’s in-house preseason TV, its flagship English radio network and Spanish radio partner will all keep their 2025 staffs, while the club adds new broadcast-network partners and extends rights to additional stations in existing markets.
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In comments carried in a Yahoo Sports report, Joe Rogan suggested that Islam Makhachev could be done after UFC 330, prompting immediate questions about what happens to the lightweight and broader championship landscape.
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The Ducks’ backfield plans for the start of the season took a hit during fall camp, with Jordon Davison reportedly sustaining an injury that could keep him out for much of the early schedule.
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Tampa Bay’s 2026 preseason slate begins Friday, Aug. 14, with a road matchup against the New York Jets, followed by meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. The team has published streaming options for fans who want to follow the action on mobile and other devices.
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Liz and Dick Uihlein’s planned gift is the latest major infusion aimed at funding what Northwestern calls its next chapter for its football program.
