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Los Angeles closed the summer slate with its third straight preseason victory Thursday night, a 20-18 decision over the Chargers that highlighted quarterback play from rookie Ty Simpson and impact work from Darryl Peterson III.
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Denver’s pursuit of extra backcourt depth was part of a broader market for guard Brandon Williams, who ultimately agreed to a one-year deal with Golden State.
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In a 20-18 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Ty Simpson delivered another productive outing for the Rams. With head coach Sean McVay keeping starters and key contributors out of the work, Simpson’s continued performance appears to strengthen his case for the No. 3 quarterback role.
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The UFC Shanghai card is set following official weigh-ins in China, but several bouts were affected when three competitors came in over their limits. Bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Yadong Song are still on track to headline the 13-fight event.
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Hudson Tomcheck and Brody Knowles guided No. 19 Southlake Carroll (Texas) through an improbable turnaround against Jenks (Okla.), erasing a 27-point deficit before holding on for a 34-33 win in the Cotton Bowl to open the high school season.
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The visiting team extended its winning run to five straight, using aggressive serves and consistent pressure to down Titusville for the third time in three days during a fast-moving early-season swing.
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Las Vegas framed its last preseason game against San Francisco as a chance to confirm who fits, with multiple positional battles expected to tighten in the final stretch toward the 2026 regular season.
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Los Angeles used its final preseason week to split quarterback reps between rookies Ty Simpson and Matthew Caldwell and to lean on a special-teams standout, with the Rams defeating the Chargers 20-18 at SoFi Stadium.
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A Buckeyes unit loaded with offensive talent faces a Ball State team that knows how quickly a mismatch can turn into a long afternoon. The early question is less “can Ohio State win,” and more “can it turn early efficiency into sustained pressure.”
