Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport, died Monday. He was 29.
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A chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport has died at age 29

ABC News

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

A rumor surfaced on Tuesday that the Cowboys have inquired about possibly trading for Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. It was enough to get the Raiders to mobilize.
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Cowboys reportedly inquired about Crosby.

NBCSports.com

Raiders tell Maxx Crosby they aren’t shopping him, won’t trade him - NBC Sports

In a stunning move, Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized on Tuesday the teams starting (as of Week 7) quarterback, Justin Fields. 
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In a stunning move, Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized on Tuesday the team's starting (as of Week 7) quarterback, Justin Fields.

Woody Johnson has no regrets about releasing Aaron Rodgers - NBC Sports

The second quarter was very similar to the first, in that it feels like the Thunder should be ahead, but the Rockets remain in front. Huge swing right at the end of the half, though, as Ajay Mitchell… [+720 chars]

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with a Western Conference doubleheader on Tuesday night

CBS Sports

NBA opening night: Live updates, analysis from Thunder vs. Rockets - CBS Sports

The 2025 NBA Champion OKC Thunder begin the new season against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on Tuesday, but not before the ring ceremony and unveiling of the championship banner.
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Check out the championship rings for the OKC Thunder.

news9.com KWTV

OKC Thunder NBA Championship rings, banner unveiled. Here's what they look like - News 9

NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday said WNBA players are going to see a big increase in pay in a new collective bargaining agreement, but he appeared to be dismissive toward the players unions d… [+3173 chars]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday said WNBA players are going to see “a big increase” in pay in a new collective bargaining agreement, but he appeared to be dismissive toward the players’ uni…

New York Post

Adam Silver pushes back on key WNBA player ask: ‘Not the right way to look at it’ - New York Post

There is never a bad time for a striker to score, but Viktor Gyokeres' relief was obvious as he ended a barren run with two goals in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid. It can be the start of a p… [+1366 chars]

Viktor Gyokeres ends a seven-game run without a goal by scoring twice against Atletico Madrid - and Mikel Arteta says the forward makes Arsenal "much better".

BBC News

Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal 'much better' as drought ends - Mikel Arteta - BBC

MIAMI (AP) Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners.
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Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners. A six-person jury in Palm Beach County on Monday found that the Nicklaus Companies had damaged the 18-time majo…

Associated Press

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partners - AP News

With the bye week coming up for the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Mike Macdonald gave a few injury updates for players, including a few names we have not seen or heard from in a while.
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Three key defensive players for the Seahawks are expected back after the bye week.

Field Gulls

Mike Macdonald provides key injury updates that should encourage Seahawks fans - Field Gulls

NEW YORK (AP) Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media Tuesday, a little under 48 hours since the Denver Broncos coach took a swipe at the New York Giants backup quarterback who lost … [+1729 chars]

Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media after the Denver Broncos coach took a jab at the New York Giants' backup quarterback, who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Wilson called Payton "classless" and referenced …

Giants QB Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton 'classless' for a postgame swipe at him - AP News

Theres a changing of the guard at the top of the Big 12 standings after Texas Tech suffered its first loss of the season, courtesy of Arizona State.
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How do Big 12 teams stack up following Week 8 of the 2025 college football season? Why BYU is the team to beat now in the Big 12. Can Texas Tech bounce back from its first loss?

Deseret News

Big 12 football power rankings: BYU is now at the head of the class. How far did Utah fall? - Deseret News

Giants pass rusher Brian Burns says the viral video of him airing out frustrations as he went up the tunnel to the locker room on Sunday is not as it seems.
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As the team walked off the field in Denver following a disastrous 32-30 loss to the Broncos, he was captured on video dropping f-bombs and lamenting “stupid ass s–t.”

Brian Burns speaks out on viral tunnel video after crushing Giants loss - New York Post

When youre an NFL kicker who misses two extra points in a one-point loss, your job is not safe. So its no surprise that the Giants cut kicker Jude McAtamney today.
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When you're an NFL kicker who misses two extra points in a one-point loss, your job is not safe.

Giants cut kicker Jude McAtamney after two missed extra points in 33-32 loss - NBC Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels hired former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager on Tuesday.
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The Los Angeles Angels have hired former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager. Suzuki spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki played 16 seasons in the major leagues for five teams,…

Los Angeles Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager - AP News

The San Francisco 49ers got back in the win column with a convincing win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, following their win over the Buffalo Bills last Monday night. For the first… [+2178 chars]

Dominick Puni bounced back; might be just in time for the 49ers. Sam O also stepped up

Niners Nation

2 Bounce back performances for the 49ers: Dominick Puni helps push around the Falcons - Niners Nation

The Cavs and Thunder are among the early favorites to reach the 2026 NBA Finals.
From time to time, NBA.coms writers will share their takes on the biggest storylines and trends around the league.
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Who's headed for the 2026 NBA Finals? Our writers make their early predictions as the new season tips off.

Heat.com

George Springer’s wife ‘unwell’ after Blue Jays star’s Game 7 ALCS heroics - New York Post

The wide receiver joined the Falcons in 2024 and started 14 games for Atlanta.

AtlantaFalcons.com

Falcons release Ray-Ray McCloud III - Atlanta Falcons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot is coming to Wyatt Lawn on Saturday, bringing college footballs iconic pregame show to one of Vanderbilts most recognizable landmarks a… [+1225 chars]

ESPN’s iconic college football pregame show will broadcast live from the heart of Vanderbilt’s campus ahead of Saturday’s game against Missouri

Vucommodores.com

Football | Wyatt Lawn to Host ESPN College GameDay - Vanderbilt Commodores

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified Tuesday that a team employee alerted him to possible concerns about drug abuse by its former communications director, Eric Kay,… [+4821 chars]

Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.