Greetings, Falcoholics! We're moving right along in the week as the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both held their second practices of the week. The Falcons injury report grew on Thursday, so there's a lot to cover.
Let's take a look!
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• WR Beaux Collins (hip)
• OL Cameron Williams (ankle)

#falcoholics #we 're #tampa #thursday

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Coach Brian Schottenheimer's Dallas Cowboys lost 23-13 to Green Bay in Week 6 as blame was **** igned. Former Packers DT Kenny Clark tried to spark his team, but it wasn't enough as the Packers took control.
The Cowboys got in a pre-game tiff that showed Schottenheimer's team meant business, but the spark left Dallas as they failed to muster much offense against the Pack. Following the game, stark video footage showed how spent, and deflated, the Cowboys were after the tough road loss.
The somber mood was on full display in the video, shared by Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
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#packers #spark #team #showed

Welcome to the Observer-Dispatch reader poll for the Mohawk Valley's second Football Player of the Week for the 2026 season, sponsored by Carbone's at The Fitness Mill.
Dolgeville Blue Devil Wyatt Eggleston won the voting for Week 1. Who performed best in the second weekend of the 2026 high school football season in eastern Section III?
Listed below are eight nominees, and the polls will be open until noon on Friday, September 18.
Here are the nominees:
MARK BARONE, Rome Free Academy: Senior quarterback passed for 291 yards and five touchdowns against New Hartford.

#second #season #welcome

After escaping with a season-opening win on Sunday night, the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) host the Charlotte 49ers (0-1) in their home opener on Saturday night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Sep 6, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ole Miss Rebels tight end Caleb Odom (4) celebrates his touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Time: 7:45 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2

#rebels #stadium #night #nashville

The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to remain unbeaten when they welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown.
Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar (25) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+

#Milan #puskar #saturday #skyhawks

More footage of Dustin Poirier's airport arrest was just released.
On June 21, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta International Airport for public drunkenness after being removed from a plane and causing a scene. In the initial arrest video, Poirier shows aggressive, erratic behavior towards the gate agents and the responding officer who came to intervene. Poirier even attempts to square up with the responding officer, challenging him to a fight before ultimately accepting his arrest peacefully.
Now, we know what happened afterward.
Newly released bodycam footage of the incident acquired by Mark Fighting shows the extended sequence of Poirier's arrest, with the former interim UFC lightweight champion again challenging officers to take off the cuffs and go "one-on-one."
Following the arrest, Poirier is initially in a calmer state, speaking with the officers and even telling the arresting officer, "he did a great job." Poirier then gets slightly more agitated as he starts talking about previously being imprisoned.

#officer

Botafogo will face Grêmio next Wednesday the 16th at Nilton Santos Stadium in the Brazilian Championship. Members of the Glorioso Plan can now access botafogo.ingresse.com and secure their place for the match, which has a special promotion for fans who bought or will buy tickets for this Saturday's match (12) against RB Bragantino.
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#glorioso #companion #bragantino

Bengaluru: The BCCI's decision to send a full-strength squad to the Asian Games later this month has brought one name into focus - Jasprit ***** rah. The premier India pacer has not played for India since the second ODI against England in Cardiff in July, when he limped off after suffering an impact injury to his left knee. He has since been undergoing rehabilitation and is part of India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, although his participation is subject to fitness clearance.

With the Asian Games in ***** an beginning later this month, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the tournament could provide ***** rah with valuable game time ahead of India's next major ***** ignment, the New Zealand tour.

The Asian Games, then, is the perfect opportunity for ***** rah to ease back into competitive cricket before that series. "There's a fair gap between the Asian Games and the New Zealand series, so playing ***** rah in the Asian Games is actually a good idea because he has to get some bowling under his belt. In Sri Lanka, we heard Mohammad Siraj was not quite in rhythm because he hadn't played enough in competitive matches. The bowlers need to get some overs and ***** rah getting them is very essential," Gavaskar said.

Although Shreyas Iyer has lost six of the seven T20Is he has led India in this year, Sunil Gavaskar backed him. "He's very experienced as a captain, having led Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. I don't think there should be any pressure on him at the Asian Games. "

'Asian Games ***** le defence won't be easy'

Gavaskar was quick to add that the ***** le defence won't be an easy ride for India. "It's going to be tough because it's a T20 tournament. Bangladesh are in form, Pakistan are always dangerous and Sri Lanka are a terrific team, not to forget Afghanistan, so it's not going to be easy at all," he said. Gavaskar pointed out that the Asian Games will be a huge learning experience for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. "To be able to meet sportspersons from other sports from across Asia can be an absolute treat. For Sooryavanshi, I hope it turns out to be even more inspirational because he will get to rub shoulders with athletes who he's looked up to."

(This interaction was facilitated by Sony Sports Network)

#asian #easy #sunil #zealand

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins on Friday in Berlin, with the United States among the favorites in the 16-team field.
Team USA, coached by Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson, has a roster with a mix of veterans such as Brenna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray, as well as some young stars including Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark.
Two veterans that initially made the roster withdrew for health reasons: Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum. They were replaced by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Team USA is seeking a fourth straight FIBA World Cup ******* le, and they have won nine of the last 12 FIBA World Cups.
Here are all the teams, the groups, the full schedule, and everything else you need to know.

#team

Texas A&M starts it season Saturday against a Conference USA opponent and hopes to finish it against College Football Playoff opponent
The Aggies, led by head coach Mike Elko and quarterback Marcel Reed, open 2026 against Missouri State at home. Last season ended in the CFP against eventual national runner-up Miami. Today's game could be 20th win in Elko's tenure. He went 11-2 last year with Texas A&M and 8-4 the year prior.
MORE: Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko discusses UT rivalry
MORE: Fixing the defense, learning how to close are Texas A&M's 2026 to-do's
Missouri State is led by first-year head coach Casey Woods. Follow along for live scoring updates:

#mike #elko

City duo Nico O'Reilly and Phil Foden have both been nominated for the Premier League's Adobe Express Moment of the Match award for August.
Men's Team
O'Reilly's moment came during last Friday's superb 4-1 win at Crystal Palace.
His contribution saw the Academy graduate beat two defenders at once by using his strength holding off his closest marker before backheeling the ball through their legs and turning upfield.
Foden's moment meanwhile came during a flowing move in City's 2-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.

#moment #o 'reilly #phil #adobe

Another layer has been added to the seemingly never-ending saga the New York Jets have had in recent months and years regarding their kicking situation.
Fresh off adding a new kicker via the NFL's wavier wire, the Jets have brought in another... just for a workout to this point.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's Josh Karty who has had a workout in New York:
Free agent kicker Joshua Karty, who has kicked the last two seasons for the #Rams , is working out for the #Jets today. pic.twitter.com/Zo10rdDjW4
In the last week alone, the Jets' kicking situation has been all over the place. From naming Jason Sanders the starter, to his abysmal effort in the preseason finale, to Blake Grupe being claimed off of waivers... we could have another curve ball.

#Jets #york #kicking #kicker

College football is officially back, and after a handful of games took place last Saturday during Week 0, the rest of the country gets back on the field from Thursday to Monday during Week 1. It's the first full college football weekend of the season, and the long offseason is finally over.
Here at Sooners Wire, we'll certainly have our eyes all over the season-opening game for the Oklahoma Sooners, which will take place in Norman on Friday at 7 p.m. against the UTEP Miners. However, with a full slate of games for the first time since late November, there will be plenty of intriguing matchups to keep an eye on during Labor Day weekend.
Here are the top five games to watch in Week 1.
Louisville and Ole Miss will face off at a neutral site at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee for the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff. The Cardinals are viewed as a dark horse team in the ACC heading into this season, and they'll have a big stage to make an early statement in non-league action. Head coach Jeff Brohm and quarterback Lincoln Kienholz will look to get off to a fast start in 2026.
On the other sideline, star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads the Rebels after a run in the College Football Playoff last year. It's Pete Golding's first full season as head coach, and his team has very high expectations this fall. The whole country will be watching, and the Rebs need to avoid the early setback.

#Sooners

The Philadelphia Phillies (77-60) head to Phoenix tonight to open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (73-65) at Chase Field. Here's how to watch:
The Phillies will play the Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.m. Eastern.
Today's Phillies game against the Giants is on NBCSP (Philly) and DBACKS.TV (Diamondbacks). You can also listen on 94WIP and the iHeart app (Philly), and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and La Campesina 101.9 FM & 860 AM (Diamondbacks).
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#phoenix

Gabriel Jesus is closing in on becoming a Barcelona player, but the Brazilian striker will not arrive at Camp Nou to be judged by how many goals he scores.
The ***** nal forward is expected to arrive in Barcelona today before completing the formalities of his move, with the transfer set to be made official before the window closes.
And while his recent injury problems have changed his circumstances considerably, Bojan Krkic believes the club is still signing a player whose qualities can fit Hansi Flick's football extremely well.
Bojan, Barcelona's Football coordinator, knows Jesus better than most at Barcelona.
During his decade working in the club's scouting department, he personally watched the Brazilian at Manchester City and produced reports on him before Jesus eventually moved to ***** nal.

#bojan #Football

Chaos is a strong word.
Neil Smith used it anyway.
The former Detroit Red Wings executive and Stanley Cup-winning general manager took a hard look at his old organization during the NHL Wraparound Podcast, and what he sees isn't merely an offseason with a few unanswered questions.
Smith sees a franchise caught between eras, still searching for the person who will run hockey operations while its captain continues to wait for a trade that may never come.
"And until those two things are ironed out … the team will stay in chaos until those things are figured out," Smith said.

#until #detroit #wraparound

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is considering retirement, according to Padres general manager Craig Stammen.
Darvish is working his way back from ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery he had in late 2025. He had Tommy John surgery in 2015.
Darvish last pitched in October 2025 during a wild-card playoff game against the Chicago Cubs. He has missed the entire 2026 season.
"He's been doing the normal Tommy John rehab — some of it at Petco, some of it not at Petco," Stammen said when talking on 97.3 The Fan earlier this week. "We see him here and there. He's on his own timeline. He still doesn't know if he really wants to come back, wants to retire, what his next role is within the organization. We're kind of letting him have his ***** e and do his thing, and right now he's throwing bullpens."

#john #petco #wants

The Miami Dolphins are trying to build a new identity under Jeff Hafley; however, the first-year head coach knows one thing that cannot get lost along the way: his attention. Hafley is a defensive coach by nature, and he wants his fingerprints all over that side of the ball. Still, he understands the danger of letting that responsibility swallow his head-coaching duties.
So the Dolphins' new boss is taking a different route. Hafley plans to keep calling the defense while creating enough support around himself to stay involved with the offense, special teams, and the rest of the roster. The structure is designed to keep him from becoming too consumed by the unit he knows best.
Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Hafley laid out the plan on August 28, in comments shared by "The List Fins Podcast". He said calling the defense remains important to him, particularly early in his tenure; however, he will lean on offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and special teams coordinator Chris Tabor so he can remain involved across the team. Hafley had already made clear when he was hired that he intended to call defensive plays.
"I want to call the defense, it's really important to me.

#dolphins #coach #jeff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Tennessee wrapped up training camp Thursday with a joint practice highlighted late by a hit laying out wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a two-minute drill that **** ans coach Robert Saleh needed only one word to describe.
"Cheap," Saleh said.
The coach also said Robinson was being evaluated for a concussion after the hit. **** ans quarterback Cam Ward said his pass over the middle has to be better. Chicago defensive back Xavier Woods made the hit that brought players together yelling.
Titans left guard Peter Skoronski said he just watched the play again before talking to reporters after practice. He said it was unacceptable and the kind of thing that's on Tape 101 of what not to do in a period of practice where players are not tackling. Both he and veteran center Austin Schlottmann ran downfield after the hit.
"I get we're being competitive, I get DBs are physical, stuff like that," Skoronski said. "But that's totally uncalled for in the practice time like this. I think we're trying to take those out or else we could do things like cut guys or clean out the pocket or do stuff like that if you allow that and OK, we can do that."

#Titans #like #saleh #we 're

It's a new year for Bob Chesney and Colin Hitschler but the two coaches remain together, with Hitschler following Chesney from James Madison to California to join the UCLA Bruins. While it's a new roster, conference and program, there's a few things that remain the same.
One of those things being Trent Hendrick, who joined UCLA over the weekend. Hendrick won the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year award under Hitschler last year and more success could be headed their way in 2026.
Hitschler spoke to the media on Tuesday after practice and talked about the new addition at linebacker.
"We had a lot of fun together last year and I think he did a great job where he was. I'm glad he got the opportunity for himself to hopefully continue to play college football here," Hitschler said. "What a special opportunity for him. Let's make the most of it."
One of the main things to watch for UCLA football this season is how Hitschler's defense will fare in the Big Ten. UCLA allowed the fourth-most yards per game last season in the Big Ten and had the worst scoring defense in the conference, allowing 33.4 points per game.

#hitschler #year #last #together

With the Washington Huskies set to kick off the 2026 season in less than two weeks against the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup, Jedd Fisch's team got an influx of reinforcements back during Tuesday's practice.
As ******* ps and bruises accrue over the course of fall camp, Fisch's coaching staff has been a big proponent of playing things safely. Cornerback Dylan Robinson, linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, and offensive lineman Champ Taulealea have missed time over the last few weeks, and all three made their return to the team portions of practice, while defensive tackle Kai McClendon took his first reps with the Huskies after spending the entirety of spring and most of the fall recovering from a torn ACL.
"Right now we're just trying to see where he fits in," defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said of the Mississippi State transfer on Tuesday. "We've just got to put together a good week of practice, and follow that up with a good week of game prep, and we'll see where he's at."
If his first practice is any indicator of that, the third-year player could be a strong addition to the interior. He batted a Demond Williams Jr. pass into the air during an early team period, which turned into the day's only turnover, a diving interception for linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah.
"Obviously his size and his experience," defensive tackle Elinneus Davis said of what McClendon brings to the interior. "He comes from an SEC school, but his style, he brings everything you want in a nose tackle, (3-technique), so we're trying to get him in the scheme and understand the blocking schemes, and that'll help him go a lot longer."

#practice #defensive #huskies #fall

FAYETTEVILLE — There are just two weeks remaining until Arkansas football's 2026 season kicks off against North Alabama
Are the Razorbacks in store for another disappointing campaign? Or will coach Ryan Silverfield and a roster filled with turnover push back against the low expectations to deliver a surprising fall?
As we get closer to kickoff, the Southwest Times Record is running a slew of preview content. We've already published our game-by-game picks and a look at the best-case scenario for the Hogs this fall. We'll also dish out some bold predictions later this week.
But any optimisim must have some balance. Here's a look at the worst-case scenarios for the Razorbacks in 2026.
Nothing ruins a passer's development like an unbearable pass rush. Newly named starter KJ Jackson needs protection from the offensive line.

#fall #fayetteville #alabama #ryan

Lando Norris of McLaren F1 Team celebrates his victory during race of Formula 1 Dutch GP at Zandvoort Circuit in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Lando Norris drove his McLaren to victory in the final running of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
Having started from pole position, the defending champion lost ground to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli at the restart after the race was red-flagged due to home hero Max Verstappen's heavy crash.
The Briton managed to retake the lead midway through the race, eventually taking the checkered flag 11.536 seconds ahead of Antonelli for his second straight victory of the season.
George Russell, fresh off a sprint victory just a day before, rounded out the podium in third in the other Mercedes.

#team

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden made his return to the broadcast booth on Saturday night. The Buccaneers hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in a preseason matchup, with Gruden joining the booth for the home team's WFLA-TV broadcast.
The former football coach and longtime media personality's return to a broadcast booth was met with widespread approval over the weekend.
Gruden spent nearly a decade in ESPN's Monday Night Football booth and became one of the network's most recognizable and popular football broadcasters. His latest appearance represented his first major live booth ****** ignment since leaving ESPN's MNF after the 2017 season to return to the sidelines as the Oakland Raiders' head coach.
NFL fans quickly embraced Gruden's return to the commentary booth during the Bucs-Chiefs preseason broadcast.
"Jon Gruden needs to get back in the booth," one fan wrote.

#Football #night

Sunderland needed a moment of magic in their Premier League opener against Ipswich Town, and Nilson Angulo delivered exactly that.
Approaching half-time at Portman Road, the Black Cats were trailing the newly promoted side after an opening goal from Emersonn.
However, a little over five minutes before the break, Angulo ended a decade-long Sunderland curse to put them back on level terms.
To put it simply - he scored a direct free-kick. Bizarrely, the first time Sunderland have done so in a Premier League fixture in over 10 years.
Patrick van Aanholt, in a match against Everton back in May 2016, was the previous player to do so.

#sunderland #nilson

Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday.
The 23-year-old Dane hasn't played competitive tennis since he was hurt in the semi-finals at Stockholm last year.
There had been indications that he was nearing a return when photos surfaced on social media this week of him playing practice sets in Spain with Carlos Alcaraz.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz has been sidelined himself since April with a wrist injury but posted on social media Thursday that he was "back" -- just in time for his ***** le defense at the final Grand Slam of the year which starts in New York on August 30.
Rune said in a post on X, captioning a photo with Alcaraz and others, that he was nearing a return.

#injury #return

Aug. 20—FREEMAN, S.D. — As the 2026 season kicks off for the Freeman football program, there are plenty of new elements at play.
A new classification and slate of opponents. A host of new players stepping forward into prominent roles. Even a new (or perhaps old) nickname, as Freeman is a standalone program once again after a decade of co-ops and will compete under the Flyers banner for the first time since 2014.
One thing that hasn't changed, however, is the program's championship ambitions.
Coming off a Class 9AA state championship and 12-0 season as the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix a year ago, the Flyers hope to pick up right where they closed the book on 2025.
"I honestly think this team has a chance to be better than last year's team. We have that kind of talent coming back," said head coach Dustin Tschetter. "There are a lot of things to like about this team. Hopefully, we keep improving each and every day, and we'll see what happens."

#flyers #championship #class #marion

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs are down to 50 players.
After the first leg, last week's FedEx St. Jude Classic, the survivors will go to St. Louis and the Bellerive Country Club to play the BMW Championship Aug. 20-23. It's the first time the Tour has been to Bellerive since 2008, when Camilo Villegas beat Dudley Hart by two shots in a battle of former Florida Gators.
There's one more stop after this week: the Tour Championship at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where the top 30 on the points list after the BMW will play for the biggest single purse and first-place check in golf.
The FedEx Cup was created in 2007 to give the PGA Tour something it had never had: a postseason. At first there four playoff events but that has been whittled down to three. The playoffs originally began the week before Labor Day but now they end before the final holiday weekend of the summer.
Points are awarded based on a player's finish in a tournament and the category of that tournament, using a sliding scale based on their position.

#fedex #championship #points

A running back without a split backfield in fantasy football is the dream. So often in today's NFL, RB rooms are split 50/50, or substantial roles are given to the RB2. ****** yst Joel Smyth breaks down 10 notable backfields with two RBs competing for work — and where (or rather, who) the numbers point us to.
Stat Key:
MTF/att - Missed Tackles forced per attempt; how many carries bring extra yards created
YAC/att - Yards after contact per attempt; how many yards a RB gains after first contact
Success% - How often a play is deemed successful based on down & distance (for example: 4 yards on 1st & 10, 3 yards on 3rd & 3; an ****** ytical way to show "staying on schedule" — very notable when explaining a RB's value/role)

#attempt #many #analyst #joel

With the 2026 college football season approaching, it's time to take a closer look at how the teams stack up within each of the nation's top conferences. These rankings break down the SEC, ACC, Big Ten and Big 12, ranking every team in each conference from top to bottom.
There are plenty of powerhouse programs, potential playoff contenders and teams looking to make a major jump this season.
MORE: 2026 College Football Playoff projection: Oregon, Notre Dame take top spots
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal reacts after a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
17. Boston College

#teams #oregon