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In the days immediately before the 2026 season begins, Illinois coach Bret Bielema emphasized the value of watching games as part of preparation, with the Illini set to open Thursday night against UAB.
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With the 2026 season approaching, a new ranking underscores how lucrative the college football head-coach market has become. Bill Belichick remains one of the sport’s most discussed figures, but he is not positioned among the highest-paid coaches in the projection.
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As the SEC weighs restrictions on recruiting practices involving former NFL players, LSU and coach Lane Kiffin are positioned to continue pursuing NFL-experienced additions for the 2026 roster cycle, according to a new report.
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After backing up a strong Friday performance, Atlanta looks to keep the momentum going in Game 2, with Martin Perez providing the starting option in what the Braves hope is a favorable matchup.
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The former Arizona guard, acquired by Utah, is set to join Lauri Markkanen after arriving from a Minnesota roster that had not featured him alongside the Wildcats’ other one-and-done standout.
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A new Astros prospect report from Yahoo Sports tracks how Houston’s minor-league prospects performed on August 28, offering a snapshot of development work spread across multiple affiliate levels.
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A new look at Carson Benge’s performance suggests the MLB rookie’s value goes beyond traditional stat lines, with running and overall two-way impact drawing notice as his season progresses.
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In a featured upset at UFC Shanghai, Yadong Song earned what was described as the biggest victory of his career, defeating Umar Nurmagomedov in front of a home audience.
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With August winding down, Yahoo Sports’ Pinstripe Alley project looks back at Yankee history through birthdays, naming an “All-August Birthday Team” drawn from players born in the month of August.
