Swiss group targets long-term partnership with French star, similar to relationship with tennis great Roger Federer

Financial Times

Sports brand On signs Kylian Mbappé from Nike to lead new football push - Financial Times

Sep 18, 2026, 06:00 AM ET
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season is here! There are a lot of tough division matchups happening: the Vikings visiting the Bears, the Panthers and Falcons facing off, the Raider… [+48851 chars]

Minnesota vs. Chicago? Trevor Lawrence vs. Bo Nix? There are more games left in Week 2, and we have picks, predictions, key stats, watchability ratings and more.

ESPN

NFL Week 2 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips - ESPN

Orchard Park, N.Y. Heres what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions locker room following the teams 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 
Shellshocked captain
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Here’s what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions’ locker room following the team’s 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Detroitfootball.net

Locker Room Buzz: Jack Campbell beating himself up, Goff focused on faster starts, and Dan Campbell’s long weekend focus - Detroit Football Network

MassLive.com

Willson Contreras says hand injury 'felt like a fracture' as Red Sox await further testing after negative X-rays - masslive.com

Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.
The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown a… [+1701 chars]

The forward played 4 seasons in the NBA after being selected 9th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft.

Heat.com

Former NBA player Michael Sweetney passes away at age 43 - NBA.com

Derrick Henry, at age 32, is playing like he did at age 22. And hes in position to make a climb up the all-time rushing list.
With 13,163 career yards, could Henry get all the way to the top?
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Derrick Henry, at age 32, is playing like he did at age 22.

NBCSports.com

Emmitt Smith thinks Derrick Henry can break all-time rushing record - NBC Sports

On his 41st birthday, as he prepared to kick off his 22nd NHL season, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin explained why he appeared in a campaign video for United Russia, the countrys governing… [+45 chars]

The Capitals captain, who turned 41 on Thursday ahead of his 22nd NHL season, recently appeared in a campaign video for United Russia.

The Washington Post

Alex Ovechkin defends pro-Putin video appearance: ‘I support my country’ - The Washington Post

One week ago, the Rams made their debut in Australia. It didnt go well; the 49ers drubbed the Rams, 27-7.
For that reason, coach Sean McVay hopes the assignment doesnt come their way again.
Its alm… [+1406 chars]

One week ago, the Rams made their debut in Australia.

Sean McVay hopes the Rams never play in Australia again - NBC Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are currently in a tough situation. Porter wants a contract extension, but he and the Steelers couldn’t come to terms before the season began. The Steelers… [+3003 chars]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are currently in a tough situation. Porter wants a contract extension, but he and the Steelers couldn’t come to terms before the season began. The Steelers don’t do contract negotiations during the season, so they e…

Steelers Depot

NFL Insider Says Joey Porter Jr. Is 'Really, Really Upset,' No Longer Wants To Be In Pittsburgh - Steelers Depot

CHAPEL HILL University of North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, is resigning following an internal investigation that found actions within the fo… [+8454 chars]

Investigators confirmed to WRAL that they investigated allegations of drug use and sexual relationships within the program. The investigation consisted of about 60 interviews, including one with Bill Belichick, who gave access to staff and facilities.

WRAL.com

UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolina’s values' - wral.com

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their second official injury report of the week on Thursday in advance of their Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans.
The Eagles listed one player under DID NOT PA… [+1741 chars]

Bleeding Green Nation

Eagles Injury Report: Andrew Mukuba misses practice - Bleeding Green Nation

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The Bills declared DT Ed Oliver, WR Skyler Bell, RB Ty Johnson, S Jalon Kilgore, OG Armaj Reed-Adams, OL Jude Bowry and DL T.J. Sanders inactive for Week 2 against the Lions.

Bills DT Oliver hurts hip during warmups, inactive - NBC Sports

Orchard Park, N.Y. (WGR) - The Buffalo Bills are facing the potential loss of one of Josh Allen's top targets after leaving the game with an injury in Thursday night's home opener against the Detroit… [+1431 chars]

The Buffalo Bills are facing the potential loss of one of Josh Allen's top targets after leaving the game with an injury in Thursday night's home opener against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium. Read more from WGR: | WGR Sports Radio Buffalo

Audacy.com

Bills lose D.J. Moore to shoulder injury - Audacy

The NCAA on Wednesday, Sept. 16 acknowledged that the controversial ending of Michigan football's narrow victory vs Western Michigan should never have happened.
In a statement summarizing a review o… [+2548 chars]

The NCAA acknowledged that instant replay protocol wasn't followed in the Michigan-Western Michigan game, and the Wolverines should have lost.

USA Today

NCAA acknowledges Michigan Hail Mary vs WMU should not have happened - USA Today

A shortened training camp is part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement taking effect for the 2026.27 season. It has gone from 20 to 14 days, with the preseason slate being shortened to four gam… [+2715 chars]

NHL News

Inside Scoop: 2026.27 Training Camp Begins - NHL.com

The recent overhaul of the Hall of Fame selection process includes a dramatic reduction in the number of voters, from 50 down to 28.
On Thursday, the Hall of Fame announced the new group of voters.… [+1188 chars]

The recent overhaul of the Hall of Fame selection process includes a dramatic reduction in the number of voters, from 50 down to 28.

Hall of Fame announces its new group of voters - NBC Sports

3:45pm: Per Matt Gelb of The Athletic, manager Don Mattingly says Urquidy will arrive prior to tomorrow’s game and will factor into that contest as part of a bullpen game. Painter will start on Satur… [+3846 chars]

The Phils grab a fresh arm to help them get through the season.

MLB Trade Rumors

Phillies Claim José Urquidy - MLB Trade Rumors

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After being listed as “doubtful” on Wednesday’s initial SEC student-athlete availability report, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt practiced with the team Thursday morning, multiple sou… [+650 chars]

LSU QB Sam Leavitt practiced Thursday after back spasms limited him Wednesday and led to a doubtful designation ahead of Ole Miss.

Louisianasports.net

LSU QB Sam Leavitt returns to practice ahead of Ole Miss - Louisiana Sports

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was not seen practicing on Thursday.

Zay Flowers (hamstring) absent again on Thursday - nbcsports.com

A week after the judge presiding over the criminal case involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs signed an order temporarily sealing the evidence (including a video of the altercation that prompted… [+1264 chars]

A week after the judge presiding over the criminal case involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs signed an order temporarily sealing the evidence (including a video of the altercation that prompted a misdemeanor battery charge), the judge declined to sign a…