The high school sports season has reached the midpoint of September.
This story provides a look ahead at the week of Sept. 14 – Sept. 19 with games and meets to watch across boys and girls volleyball and cross country for Oshkosh, Fond du Lac schools.
As the season progresses, this story will also provide a look at notable accomplishments, how conference races are shaking out and anything newsworthy that happens across the non-football fall sports.
To make sure your game, accomplishment or accolade is included, please reach out to sports reporter Ben Schultz via email at BSchultzusatodayco.com with the information you think is noteworthy.
More: Top high school performers in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac from Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

#sept #sports #story

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The U.S. women's basketball team will attempt to win gold for the fifth straight tournament. It may be possible, as some of the top WNBA stars compete in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA has won 11 of its 19 tournaments. This year, the team has recruited the future of basketball, with a loaded roster that includes Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese.
Though A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum (injured) were removed from the roster, Team USA will also have veterans and other young guns to rely on during the group stage in Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Sonia Citron, Jackie Young and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the FIBA World Cup, including TV and streaming options for Team USA during the group stage.

#roster

The Great North Run (GNR) returns to Tyneside this weekend, with 63,000 runners taking part in the world's biggest half marathon on Sunday.
Saturday's Mini and Junior events on Newcastle's Quayside are in their 40th year and saw 13,000 young people take on courses ranging from 50m (164ft) to 4km (2.5 miles).
Gladiators Alex Gray (Apollo), Emily Steel (Dynamite) and Matty Campbell (Bionic) are ringing Saturday's starters' bell alongside GNR mascot Tyney the Tortoise, while Newcastle captain Dan Burn is Sunday's starter.
Sunday's 13.1-mile (21km) event sees runners and wheelchair users begin in Newcastle, race through Gateshead and South Tyneside before finishing in South Shields.
According to organisers, this year's Mini and Junior events are the biggest in its 40-year history.

#tyneside #junior #south #year

There's no doubt who the biggest star for Texas is right now. Arch Manning is the projected top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, and likely would have been the first pick in April's draft had he declared.
After opening up last season throwing for 170 yards and a touchdown against Ohio State, Manning finished the season with 26 passing touchdowns and 3,163 yards, while adding 10 rushing touchdowns. Manning is one of the favorites to win this year's Heisman Trophy.
The biggest acquisition for Texas in the transfer portal during the offseason was wide receiver Cam Coleman from Auburn. In two seasons with the Tigers, Coleman grabbed 93 passing touchdowns for over 1,300 yards and 13 scores.
In his first game in the burnt orange, Coleman hauled in three passes for 70 yards, finding the end zone twice. The junior is expected to be in the mix for the Biletnikoff Award this season, trying to keep up with Ohio State wideout Jeremiah S,it's in their pursuit for the honor.
Prior to last year's game Simmons provided Ohio State with some bulletin board material when he boasted how eager he was to sack new Buckeye quarterback Julian Sayin.

#state #season #biggest

The Green Bay Packers are now preparing to move forward without knowing when Josh Jacobs might return. While MarShawn Lloyd is expected to handle the lead role in the backfield, Jacobs has entered a no contest plea to his misdemeanor charges. The NFL has also issued a disciplinary update, giving Green Bay a better idea of what could come next for its starting running back.
"With Josh Jacobs pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property, the NFL said there is "no timetable" as to when he could be disciplined. A league official said: We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy.
There is no change to his status as he remains on the Commissioner's Exempt list," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on his post on X (formerly Twitter).
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jacobs has been a productive part of the Packers offense over the past two seasons, scoring 28 touchdowns during that span. He totaled 929 rushing yards in 2025 while averaging 4.0 yards per carry. The seven year veteran now faces misdemeanor charges for battery and criminal damage to property, according to ESPN.
Green Bay will need to adjust its backfield if Jacobs remains unavailable, with Lloyd set to take over as the Packers' top running back. Chris Brooks will provide additional support behind him.

#josh #misdemeanor #back

When Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a torn ACL, there were panic-stricken takes that he might miss some or most of the 2026 season.
That didn't happen. At every step of Mahomes' recovery he has looked right on track, and it will culminate with him starting on Monday night. He made it back for Week 1, which was within the normal timetable for his injury.
Mahomes should be fine for the opener. But the Chiefs' issues around him persist.
The last thing the Chiefs want to do in Mahomes' first game back, against a very good Denver Broncos defense, is put him in harm's way. But with preferred left tackle Josh Simmons dealing with a back injury and Jaylon Moore, just signed to a two-year, $30 million deal this offseason, staying at right tackle, the Chiefs have had to scramble.
The result is that Mahomes will return and be protected by an undrafted rookie left tackle against a Broncos defense that led the NFL with 68 sacks last season. That's not ideal.

#back #Broncos

No matter what may you look at it, this was a tough one. After the San Diego Padres walked off the New York Yankees on Friday night, they took a gut punch in Game 2, losing 5-1. Much of that was thanks to starter Robbie Ray failing to get out of the third inning.
After setting down the first three batters, Ben Rice singled to lead off the second inning. Ray got the next two batters out before giving up a double, three consecutive walks and a two-run single. Ray's command completely eluded him, after he had looked strong to start the night. That, along with a quiet offense, marked the death of the Padres on Saturday night. They'll now face New York in the rubber match this afternoon, trying to win their first series in two weeks.
Cole spent the beginning of 2026 stuck on the injured list. The veteran's first start of the year came on May 22 after receiving from Tommy John surgery. He's been solid in that time, pitching to a 3.29 ERA through 104 innings. The strikeout numbers are modest, with 110 K's in that same time.
But, in his last seven starts. Cole has turned up his game. He's pitched to a 2.36 ERA across 42 innings. That being said, the last two games have been his worst in that time. Cole has surrendered six runs over his last 11 1/3 innings, giving up three runs in each of his two recent starts. San Diego will try to take advantage of that to win the series finale.
King has been fantastic this year, with a 3.11 ERA to back up that claim. Through 162 innings, King has proved that 2024 was not a fluke, posting incredibly consistent numbers through most of the season. King has been especially fantastic lately, with a 2.86 ERA across his last 15 starts.

#first

Katie Taylor will fight for the final time today, saying goodbye to boxing in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park, in a main event against Flora Pili for the super lightweight undisputed championship.
Taylor's farewell promises to be an emotional night of pageantry and richly-deserved praise, and she'll hope it ends with becoming a three-time undisputed world champion.
Patrick Stumberg will lead the call today for us, with round-by-round updates for the main event, and fight-by-fight updates and results for the undercard. Join us!
Time: 0:36
Post-Fight Thoughts: Phenomenal performance from Bevan (10-0, 9 KO) against former Olympian Brennan (6-1, 1 KO). They spent virtually the entire fight forehead to forehead, with Bevan's superior sharpness, output, and power keeping him in the driver's seat throughout. Tons of potential at just 25; he's got the shot selection and overall composure of a mature, complete fighter. Gutting for Brennan, who never gave up but just found himself completely outgunned and let down by his corner.

#time #today #main #undisputed

Michael 'Venom' Page will fight the final bout on his UFC contract when he takes on Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris on Saturday.
The 39-year-old has had a mixed career in the octagon since joining in 2024, with four wins from five fights - and all his victories by decision.
Known for his eye-catching striking, MVP admits he has underperformed in his UFC tenure without a stoppage to his name.
"I'm still buzzing to be in this game, but then there's also [the fact] I feel like I haven't delivered what I wanted to deliver," Page said.
"We (Page and the UFC) don't seem to be as aligned as I thought we would be.

#nursulton #fight

USA FIBA Women's World Cup schedule 2026: Channel, live stream to watch every United States basketball game live originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The U.S. women's basketball team will attempt to win gold for the fifth straight tournament. It may be possible, as some of the top WNBA stars compete in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA has won 11 of its 19 tournaments. This year, the team has recruited the future of basketball, with a loaded roster that includes Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese.
Though A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum (injured) were removed from the roster, Team USA will also have veterans and other young guns to rely on during the group stage in Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Sonia Citron, Jackie Young and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the FIBA World Cup, including TV and streaming options for Team USA during the group stage.

#team #sporting

BEREA ― There's a long weekend waiting for the Browns in a little more than 24 hours. After that, there's the long regular-season grind waiting for them.
But first, the Browns will have their final practice before they fully transition into regular-season mode when they get on the field Sept. 2. It will be the start of their transition into preparations for season-opening opponent Jacksonville.
The Browns continue to tinker with the 53-man roster now that the initial deadline has come and gone. They've already added three to the roster who weren't part of the organization prior to this week.
More than anything, they're starting to figure out exactly what their rotations are and who'll play exactly where within the initial game plan of the season. Crystalizing would be a better way to describe the process.
However you want to describe it, the ultimate goal is the same. It's about making sure all the Ts are crossed and Is are dotted, or whatever other way you want to sum up the final 11 days before the opener.

#roster

Sep. 1—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown High School soccer team has not won any games yet this fall — but there is still plenty of time to get one.
Currently, the Jays are in the ninth spot in the Western Dakota Conference standings. The team stands at 0-3-2. Jamestown tied Minot in game No. 1 of the season 1-1, and on Aug. 20, the squad tied Minot North 2-2. Of the team's three losses, two of them were only by one goal.
"I feel like our season has been so much more than what our record shows," JHS senior Grady Eckart said. "Every game that we've played has had moments where we've shown that we are capable of great things, but we are just needing to put them together and hold out for a whole game. It's still very early in the season and a lot of games left to play, so people are still trying to figure out their role on the team and how they can help us the most."
Jamestown's next action is scheduled for Sept. 1. The Blue Jays will host Bismarck Century beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday will mark the start of the Jamestown High School boys tennis team's conference schedule. The Blue Jays are set to travel to Bismarck to take on Bismarck Legacy on Sept. 1. Match play begins at 4:15 p.m.

#game

More than two hours after the 11:00 AM Central time deadline, the National Football League has announced the waiver claims that teams around the NFL have made, and the Minnesota Vikings have been awarded two players off of the waiver wire, both of them offensive linemen.
Per numerous reports, the team has claimed center Nick Samac and guard Trevor Keegan. Corresponding roster moves to put them on the 53-man roster have not been announced at the present time.
Samac (pronounced SAY-mack) was a seventh-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL Draft after playing his college ball at Michigan State. He spent the 2024 season on the Baltimore practice squad, and after being waived by the Ravens following camp in 2025 and signed to their practice squad, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers to their active roster. He appeared in 11 games for the Panthers in 2025, playing exclusively on special teams.
Keegan was a fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career at the University of Michigan. A First-Team All-Big Ten Selection in 2022 and a Second-Team All-Big Ten Selection in 2023, Keegan was a part of the Eagles team that won the Super Bowl in 2024. (Yes, he only appeared in one game that season, but hey. . .rings is rings.) He was waived by the Eagles in August of 2025 and claimed by their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. He appeared in two games for the Cowboys before being placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.
None of the players that the Vikings waived on Sunday as part of getting down to the 53-man roster were claimed by other teams.

#team #roster #teams #waived

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The Charlotte Hornets found a gem with Moussa Diabate. He has been one of the most consistent players on the roster over the past two seasons, which is a big deal for the Hornets, who need a center to pair with the promising perimeter players.
With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges making their exits via trades, the Hornets are ushering in a new era. Thankfully for Diabate, he is part of that plan. There was a time when he was struggling to stick in the NBA, but he found a home in Charlotte. In fact, he did get some valuable advice before he was even drafted.
Diabate is a regular on the Hornets now, but he struggled early on in his NBA career. He was a consensus five-star recruit in the 2021 class, but he had a modest year with Michigan in the 2021-22 collegiate season. Despite that year, he declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Unfortunately for Diabate, he was only selected 43rd overall. It was quite late in the NBA Draft, but it seems he was warned ahead of time that he could have returned to Michigan for a second season. That advice came from former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau during a workout.

#knicks

NBA star Ja Morant has sold his Eads, Tennessee mansion for $3.2 million after purchasing it in 2022 for around $3 million following his $200 million contract extension. The property sits just 62 feet from the home he bought for his parents in 2019, reflecting his desire to stay close to family. With over 13,000 square feet, the estate combines scale, privacy, and a layout built for both daily living and entertaining.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Ja Morant sells Tennessee mansion

#morant #eads

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is moving to another Florida city. The Miami Dolphins have traded the Southlake Carroll product to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
Ewers was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Dolphins. The Texas product made three starts during his rookie season, posting a 1-2 record while completing 66.3% of his passes for 622 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
It was expected that Ewers would open the 2026 NFL season as Miami's top backup behind Malik Willis. Instead, the Dolphins will most likely turn to second-year quarterback Cam Miller or undrafted rookie Mark Gronowski.
Ewers will now battle Nick Mullens to be the primary backup behind Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. The Jags have reportedly been "quietly" calling around on backup quarterbacks, not happy with the shaky play of Lawrence's backups this preseason.
The Dolphins weren't happy with Ewers development either according to Dolphins Wire.

#three

Real Madrid will face a demanding and highly intriguing Champions League league phase in 2026/27, with Jose Mourinho set to come up against several familiar opponents from his managerial past.
The Spanish giants, once again among the favourites to win Europe's biggest club competition, have been handed a varied set of opponents following the draw.
Mourinho's most eye-catching reunion will come against Inter Milan, the club he guided to Champions League glory during his spell in Italy.
Inter will visit the Santiago Bernabéu, while Real Madrid will also travel to face **** nal in another heavyweight fixture from Pot 1.
The draw has already drawn praise from former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello, who believes Mourinho has transformed the team after taking charge.

#mourinho

Caitlin Clark has faced more than her share of on-court altercations with both players and officials, which has led to even the league in general getting plenty of backlash. In a recent face-off against the Wings, Clark and Paige Bueckers had an exchange, which got mixed reactions from fans.
Bueckers tried to purposefully foul Clark, not just once but twice which did not catch the attention of the officials. After the second attempt, Clark could be seen pulling her arm back forcefully which led to Bueckers yelling at her, telling her to calm down.
While the exchange was considered pretty hilarious by many fans, others pointed out that Clark has been the victim of such exchanges throughout this campaign. Candace Parker discussed the situation in a recent 'Post Moves' episode, where she admitted that she would have acted the same way Bueckers did.
"The lip-reading experts are saying Paige told Caitlin to calm down. But here's the thing. I kinda blame the refs a little bit because if you don't hear a whistle, and obviously Paige was trying to foul… She's fouling, and then she fouls again, and I feel that a little bit. But at the same time, the refs didn't call the first one. I would've been like Paige too." Candace Parker said.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks to pass around Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) and Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James (10) on Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

#clark #wings

The Philadelphia Eagles' rookie evaluations will continue long after Friday's preseason finale against Cincinnati.
The immediate decisions, however, are approaching. Philadelphia must determine which young players can contribute now, which need developmental time, and how injuries affect the initial roster. Not every rookie on this list is fighting to avoid being released. For several, the stakes involve readiness and role rather than job security.
Payton has shown the ability to create with his legs, but Philadelphia needs continued progress in the passing game. Recognizing pressure, getting through reads and protecting the football are priorities. A clean finish would help the Eagles feel more comfortable about his development behind the veteran quarterbacks.
Stowers' second-round status makes his roster position secure. His immediate role is less certain, particularly while he manages a hamstring injury. If cleared, he needs to demonstrate **** ignment reliability and progress as a blocker. If unavailable, the focus shifts to preparing him for a useful role during the season rather than forcing a preseason appearance.
Bell has made a favorable impression, but thumb and leg issues interrupted his final week of camp. His priority is becoming available, not rescuing a roster spot. A healthy Bell gives Philadelphia a young tackle to develop behind its established starters. Any finale snaps should serve that development rather than become a test of how much discomfort he can tolerate.

#role

A self-described homebody, UTSA running back Will Henderson sometimes makes TikTok videos to fight off boredom. His account has just shy of 1,500 followers, and though the occasional video pops for thousands of views and hundreds of likes, Henderson said he'd be content with much less.
"Just think about, if you get 20 people that like your stuff, that's a lot of likes," Henderson said. "That's 20 people that liked your thing. So, I like seeing that, too."
A little love on social media pales in comparison to the attention Henderson has garnered this offseason. As UTSA's highest-rated and fastest player in the College Football 27 video game, Henderson said he's received plenty of messages thanking him for his contribution to players' dynasties.
His expectations for his real-life performance might be even higher, as Henderson deadpanned that he'd like to rush for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in 2026. His surge late last season has sparked plenty of buzz, putting him in the conversation for various watch lists and preseason all-conference teams.
But while Henderson has become a leader and focal point of UTSA's offense entering his redshirt sophomore season, he doesn't plan on allowing the spotlight to shift who he's always been.

#likes #he 'd #plenty #TikTok

The Mariners look to make it back-to-back wins and back-to-back series wins.
After getting smacked around by the Cubs on Sunday, the Mariners smacked around the Phillies on Monday night. Cal Raleigh hit three home runs, and Julio and Cole Young each got one as well. It was a lot of fun, which was much needed after the last… five months or so. They'll look to keep it going.
George Kirby gets the ball. He's hoping to bounce back from a pair of true clunkers his last turns out. I've written so many times that it's been a weird season for Kirby, but that's a lot different from "it's been a bad season," because even though that's been true at times, he's turned in several excellent performances. The Mariners will certainly hope that's the case today.
Facing him will be Austin Nola's brother, Aaron. "It's been a bad season" does largely apply here, for the second year in a row. He's still a former ace — and not just in the way people say "ace" to mean good — so the Mariners will have to show up, as they say. But for a lineup looking to stay hot, the guy with -32 run value allowed on the fastball (which appears to be pretty close to a record in the Statcast era) figures to be as a good a choice as any for a tee.
And hey, they'll have some extra help today. The Mariners activated J.P. Crawford from the injured list today, who's been out since July 30 with wrist inflammation. He slots back into the lineup at third base, with Brock Rodden sticking at shortstop.

#kirby

Cal Raleigh is back.
The Seattle Mariners star, after backing up a breakout campaign in 2025 with a very rough go this summer, seems to have found his stride again. Raleigh rattled off three home runs to help lift the Mariners to a 9-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. It was the first ever three-homer game of his career.
Raleigh opened the night with a two-run shot to right in the first inning at T-Mobile Park, which helped push the Mariners to a 5-1 lead almost instantly. It was the second home run of the inning for Seattle, too, following Julio Rodríguez's three-run shot.
Raleigh then followed suit with a very deep solo homer in the fifth inning, which extended the Mariners' lead.
And finally, Raleigh just barely got his third one over the wall in right field in the seventh inning for good measure. All three of his homers were on nearly identical trajectories.

#Mariners #three #homer

Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid was already difficult and after Sunday night, it appears to be getting worse.
The Argentine forward was once again at the centre of attention during Atletico's 2-2 draw with Villarreal, but not because of what he did with the ball.
Alvarez was booed by sections of his own supporters while warming up, received an even louder reaction when he came off the bench and then found himself at the heart of more controversy after the final whistle.
For Barcelona, who view Alvarez as a priority target, these scenes will not have gone unnoticed.
The Blaugrana have been clear about their interest, while the player has made no secret of his desire to leave Atletico.

#argentine #Barcelona #blaugrana

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Aspiring baseball stars will get a chance to see the pros play on their turf tonight, as the Atlanta Braves face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic.
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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 29: Jonny Venters #39 of the Atlanta Braves in the dugout during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won the game 11-5. (Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
Legendary closer Craig Kimbrel's latest chapter in Major League Baseball has taken to yet another franchise, making it an even dozen across a 17-year career, but the former Atlanta Braves All-Star remains closely connected to the franchise where he became one of the most dominant relievers of his generation.
Kimbrel recently signed with the Kansas City Royals as he tries to continue a remarkable career, despite an increasingly winding path in and out of the majors.
"The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles," MLB.com's Ann Rogers and Jack Janes reported earlier this month. "One of the best closers in history, Kimbrel's 440 career saves ranks fifth on the all-time saves list, and he has a 2.67 ERA with 1,314 strikeouts in 884 appearances across his 17 seasons."
The best of Kimbrel's career resume was accumulated across a few different teams, but he was never better than he was with the Braves, where he emerged as a generational reliever.

#atlanta #across #kimbrel

It did not take now former Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka to make many choices this week after finding out that he is eligible to play another year to college football.
The four-year Irish contributor was notified earlier in the week that him, along with a few others could play for one last season. Tuihalamak didn't wait around at all, on Thursday entering the transfer portal and then on Friday committing to the LSU Tigers. By not having signed with an NFL team, there weren't many complications for him to make a move.
All of this happened just hours after Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman took the podium and addressed the situation. He said that due to the timings of the decision by the courts, it wouldn't be possible to bypass graduate admissions and get Tuihalamaka ready for the school year.
It's unfortunate that it happened this way, as if it were at the start of fall camp, you'd have to believe that the edge rusher would still be on the Irish's roster. Now Tuihalamaka will finish his career with the Tigers, and we'll be watching from a distance how he does in the SEC.
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#dame #tigers #make #many

Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool forward Alexander Isak will be full of motivation ahead of his first return to Newcastle United.
Isak will return to St James' Park on Sunday for the first time since leaving Newcastle for Liverpool last summer.
The Swedish striker is expected to receive a red-hot reception from the home crowd, who were unhappy with the forward's push for a move to Anfield last summer.
Isak eventually completed his £125m British record move on deadline day, following a summer in which he refused to rejoin Newcastle for pre-season.
Isak struggled to make an impression during a difficult debut season with the Reds, with a lack of pre-season and serious mid-campaign injury restricting his impact.

#first #return

Saquon Barkley was among a group of running backs who took part in a Zoom call in 2023 to discuss the depressed market for their position.
As recently as last season, Barkley was the only running back averaging more than $20 million annually. Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor have all signed deals recently that put them at $22 million or more per season.
Barkley, who has an annual average of $20.6 million, ranks below all three now.
"I love it. That's how it's supposed to be," Barkley said Thursday, via Zach Berman of TheAthletic.com. "Christian [McCaffrey] did it before me. I did it after Christian. And now we have three in a row. I look forward to the next guys to do it. It was like that for every other position besides running back. You can see that coming back to life. Those guys are very deserving of it. They're ***** uva players, make a lot of impact in games for their teams. Their teams are different when they're not on the field. Hopefully in the next 5-10 years, it keeps going higher. That's how it's supposed to go."

#season

Jayden Daniels has been in the midst of an awe-inspiring, reputation-ruining run for the last week after it went public that he'd sent a legal threat to LSU over the use of the No. 5, which he wore while winning the Heisman Trophy for the Tigers.
The Washington Commanders quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner is engaged in a dispute with his former school over sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett wearing his former jersey number. Not only is Daniels upset, but his lawyer has also sent the school a formal cease-and-desist letter demanding that they stop using his name, image, and likeness.
Social media has had a field day with all of this, including pro sports teams pointing out all the ways they didn't score 5 points because they didn't want to run afoul of Daniels.
The media critiques haven't been kind either, as ESPN's Paul Finebaum excoriated the Commanders quarterback, saying, "I've rarely, if ever, seen a dumber, more senseless move," and warning him to never return to Baton Rouge.
SiriusXM host Adam Schein joined in the fun during a recent episode of his Mad Dog Radio show, saying that Daniels is effectively dead to LSU and its fans now.

#former #Commanders #quarterback

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