With training camp and the NFL preseason wrapped up, the New England Patriots are on to building their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
New England, including the league's other 31 franchises, will need to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30. As a result, hundreds of players will hit the waiver wire and the open market over the next few days, including up to 37 Patriots.
In addition to the roster cuts, a multitude of other transactions, ranging from trades, waiver-wire pickups, free-agent signings and players being moved to injury lists, will be made. To not get lost in all the action, we have you covered: welcome to our annual Patriots roster cuts tracker.
Make sure to bookmark and regularly visit this page, where we will compile all the latest news, rumors and instant ******* ysis in one place. For an up-to-date look at the team's roster, please click here. For all the latest odds about the Patriots' 2026 season, head over to Fanduel Sportsbook.
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#roster #waiver #latest

Matt Harmon is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Insider Jori Epstein to reveal what she uncovered during her training camp tour. From team to team, Jori shares the most important fantasy questions she got answered and the key takeaways fantasy managers need to know heading into the season.

(5:05) Washington Commanders
(10:35) Philadelphia Eagles
(21:15) Dallas Cowboys
(31:05) Green Bay Packers
(38:37) Baltimore Ravens

#fantasy #sports

Miss USA has crowned its newest winner, Justus Kelley from Virginia
On Thursday, Aug. 27, the pageant celebrated its 75th Diamond Anniversary competition, where 51 contestants vied for the crown
Audrey Eckert, Miss USA 2025, crowned her successor, who will be the first mom to ever hold the **** le
Miss USA has crowned its new winner!

On Thursday, Aug. 27, the organization hosted the 75th edition of the national pageant, where 50 contestants competed for the **** le at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. This year, the pageant was themed "75 Years of Icons" in honor of the pageant's historic year.

Justus Kelley, 31, who was Miss Virginia USA 2026, took home the **** le, with last year's winner, Audrey Eckert, 24, bestowing the crown on her successor. Kelley's win is historic, as she will be the first-ever mother to hold the Miss USA **** le, following the organization's rule changes in 2023, which saw the end of the age cap on contestants and permitted contestants who are mothers. Kelley will also be the first married woman to ever hold the **** le of Miss USA as well.
The pageant celebrated the women of Miss USA, who have held crowns for the past 75 years. Just before the **** le was announced, the pageant invited legacy queens to the stage to be thanked for representing the crown over the last five years.

#kelley #crowned #crown #first

Tony Romo is facing three charges after his July arrest in Milwaukee County.
Romo, who was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23, faces three charges stemming from that arrest, online court records show: unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). All three charges were filed on Thursday, Aug. 27.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL **** yst was stopped going southbound on I-43 and "performed poorly on SFSTs (standard field sobriety tests)." On July 28, new details emerged as body cam footage surfaced.
The arresting officer indicated that Romo was stopped for "unsafe passing on the right," and "cutting across the gore," the former of which is reflected in the citation. An open container was found in the passenger seat of Romo's vehicle during the stop.
Romo also refused to take a breathalyzer test following the arrest.

#intoxicated

The air is starting to cool, the beach trips are slowly coming to an end, and another school year is upon us, which means football is back in Berks County.
During every offseason, players, coaches and fans eagerly wait for the spring and summer workouts to pass so we can get to the real, hard-hitting part of the greatest show on turf.
And it is officially here, with a trio of Berks County rivalries and a couple of familiar powerhouses kicking off.
This week's Game of the Week will be for the Gurski-Linn Trophy, as the Wilson Bulldogs travel down the road to Shillington to face the Gov. Mifflin Mustangs.
Named after Berks County's legendary former coaches John Gurski, who coached at Wilson from 1964-82, and Ray Linn, who had two stints at Mifflin from 1956-73 and 1985-87, the trophy has plenty of history behind it.

#coaches

Had Kayshon Boutte remained on the Patriots' roster for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, he would have been inactive.
Head coach Mike Vrabel revealed that detail Thursday night, speaking for the first time since Boutte was traded to the Houston Texans on Monday.
"That was one place where we do have some depth, and I think for all parties involved, that was probably the best thing," Vrabel told reporters in Cleveland. "Without injuries, Kayshon probably would have been inactive. Unfortunately, it just, it's kind of the way it was. It's just with him not playing special teams."
As Vrabel noted, New England's wide receiver room is the deepest position on the roster, with A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism. All six are expected to be on the team's 53-man roster.
The Patriots added both Brown and Doubs to the mix this offseason, pushing Boutte down the depth chart. Vrabel made sure to show appreciation for Boutte, as he often did throughout last season.

#boutte #doubs #depth

John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.

#Rams #jackson #pulling

John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.

#glades #central #possession

Kevin Durant has never denied that he loves trash-talking on the court. One could even say it fuels his game. Still, opponents and fans trash-talk him on several occasions every season.
The Rockets' veteran superstar recently sat down with Speedy Morman for a conversation on Boardroom Talks, where he discussed fans feeling entitled to talk trash to players as a part of the experience at NBA games.
"That's a part of the experience, man. I like, I've realized that too, like they enjoy that part, too. Like they enjoy getting, like, seeing that side of us. Fans do. Real sh-t…. They do. It's just cuz it just feels like that's why they bought my tickets, like to really get the feel for who these dudes are," Kevin Durant said.
"I know they're not just like the perfect individuals. We know we got some crazy motherf—ers in our league. So, let me see. Let me rage bait one of these dudes real quick."
"And sometimes dudes just don't; they might ignore them, but they know if they come to me, and now people know if they say something to me, I'm gonna say something back."

#part #kevin #talk

GAINESVILLE — Halfway through the first quarter, Forest football totaled less than 10 yards of offense.
It didn't matter.
Because the Wildcats had more points than yards, and the tone was set for the remainder of the game.
Forest began a season 2-0 for the first time in nine years Thursday with a dominant 39-15 win over Eastside at Citizens Field in Gainesville.
John Brantley III, who is in his second season at Forest after coming over from Trinity Catholic, acknowledged that work needs to be done, but he's not complaining.

#first #thursday

Jake Reiner opened up about the tragic deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in his first sit-down interview with KABC-TV on Thursday, Aug. 27
Jake discussed his grief and described the moment his sister Romy discovered their parents had been killed
Jake and Romy's brother Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder and remains in custody
Jake Reiner is opening up in his first sit-down interview eight months after the tragic deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The 35-year-old spoke with KABC-TV's Marc Cota-Robles about his life since his parents' deaths on Dec. 14, 2025, and his brother Nick Reiner's arrest. Nick, 32, has since been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

#reiner #parents #kabc #down

Self-proclaimed diehard Cincinnati Reds fan Kirk Herbstreit, who grew up in Centerville, Ohio, appeared Aug. 27 on ESPN's "Pat McAfee Show" to discuss a number of topics, including his dissatisfaction with the 2026 Reds.
"My whole life I grew up watching and listening to every Reds baseball game," Herbstreit explained during the broadcast. "I am a diehard Reds baseball fan. And after 13 years of underachieving, I am always a fan. But I am so beyond ****** off with the lack of competitive fire from the organization. They've beaten it out of me."
"Look at the stands," Herbstreit continued. "I'm not the only one. Look at all the (empty) red seats at the home games. It is what it is. … When I was growing up, Reds' baseball was as proud as any professional organization there was in all of sports, not just baseball. They don't have that now. Hopefully they'll get it back one day. I'm still a fan. I just get disgusted with them."
Herbstreit made similar remarks on McAfee's show in July, going into painstaking detail about how challenging it is for him to root for the Reds.

#reds #look #diehard

The Yankees dropped their series with the Astros after a futile offensive performance on Thursday.
But it's the defense of their rookie shortstop that has raised eyebrows.
George Lombard Jr.'s defense was touted as "major league ready" for awhile and he showed that when he was first called up to the big leagues. However, he made his seventh error of the season Thursday. Of those seven, he's made one error in at least six straight games.
The defensive misplay occurred in the eighth with the Astros up 4-1. Yainer Diaz hit a roller to the left side that both Jose Caballero and Lombard charged at. The third baseman gave way to Lombard, who booted it. The ball was hit to Caballero, who tried to throw out the runner and end the inning, but it sailed.
"I don't know [what's going on], it's something I'm trying to figure out," Lombard said after the loss. "It's not acceptable, can't happen at this level. If you make your pitchers get extra outs and makes it way harder on us. Teams will definitely capitalize. It's something I have to clean up and I'll be better tomorrow."

#defense #error

PORT ST. LUCIE – Special teams is becoming another weapon in the South Fork High football **** nal.
Jarrod Kelly returned the opening kickoff 69 yards for a touchdown and the Bulldogs never looked back in a 48-0 triumph over Legacy High School on Thursday evening, Aug. 27 at South County Regional Park.
Last week, South Fork returned a punt for a score in a 45-0 whitewash of Port St. Lucie High.
"I just saw the hole and ran and took it to the house," Kelly said of his first kickoff return for a score this season.
"It's always good when you get scores on special teams," South Fork coach Eric Kresser said.

#fork #high #special #teams

Sept. 24
Today in sports history
Today is Sept. 24. On this date in:
1919: Boston Red Sox star Babe Ruth hit his 28th home run of the season, surpassing Ned Williamson's major league record of 27 set in 1884.
1920: Ruth became the first player in major league history to reach 50 home runs in a season when he hit No. 50 for the New York Yankees.

#today #ruth #home #season

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Ty'ray Davis threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and West Florida won its first-ever Division I FCS contest upsetting Southern Illinois 34-31 on Thursday night.
West Florida only started playing football a decade ago, and at the Division II level won the national championship in 2019.
In the season opener for both teams, the Argonauts built a 27-9 and held on against the Salukis, ranked No. 16 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
The Salukis scored their first touchdown when Jake Curry connected with Kyle Thomas from 18 yards out. The two-point conversion reduced the deficit to 27-17 with 2:19 left in the third.
Later, after an Argonauts turnover, Curry ran it in from 19 to reduce the deficit to 27-24 with 7:39 remaining.

#west #division #pensacola #ty 'ray

Mike Perry will not be fighting Dillon Danis this weekend in Orlando, Fla.
Perry made the announcement during Thursday's Duel Arena 1 pre-fight press conference. On 48-hours notice, former UFC fight Brandon Jenkins stepped in to face "Platinum" at Kia Center. The bout headlines the fight card.
"Let's not beat around the bush. This p*ssy ****** b*tch Dillon Danis didn't show the f*ck up," Perry said. "He's not here. He backed the f*ck out because he's a p*ssy.
"I want to give a shout out to my new opponent Brandon Jenkins. He's getting on a plane right now. He's flying here to weigh in the morning like a professional and fight me on Saturday night."
Danis pulling out of fights is nothing new. He last fought MMA in August 2025, defeating Warren Spencer at Misfits 22. He's had freestyle wresting matches in RAF against Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev earlier this year and is scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan for the inaugural RAF Middleweight Crossover Championship in the main event on October 3, 2026 at RAF 14.

#jenkins #here #mike #orlando

With 28 games remaining in the 2026 MLB regular season, the San Diego Padres are holding on to the final playoff spot by one game. After playing three series from August 17-26, the Friars fought through the inconsistency of their offense to post a 5-4 record over the nine games.
The starting pitching, which had been so unreliable leading up to the trade deadline, has been a strength for this team over the past two weeks.
Of those nine games, there were six quality starts for the Padres pitchers, with one of those shorter starts due to a Casey Mize injury. Fortunately, the injury to Mize's ankle is not severe and he is listed to make his next start tomorrow against Tampa Bay.
Left-hander Robbie Ray, the other acquisition at the deadline (with Mize), tends to walk batters but has learned to pitch around traffic on the bases. Despite walking 13 in his 20.1 innings pitched for the Padres, Ray had a quality start in his outing against the New York Mets (the only win in New York).
The Friars have a 22-9 record since July 24, the best in MLB in that time. With the remaining schedule of 28 games, the Padres need to play to an 18-10 record to reach another season of at least 90 wins. That would require winning two of three games for the remainder of the season.

#remaining

The third preseason game for the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots did not include a lot of players who will play a lot of snaps in Week 1, but it did include a lot of roster bubble guys. The amazing Browns fans were planning to tune in, with QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green taking the snaps this week:
The biggest stories coming out of the game will be any injuries and how those bubble players perform with the chances that they are given. Some of the evaluation is tougher given the level of talent on the other side of the field, with the Patriots also not playing their top guys. Take everything within that perspective.
A few takeaways from Thursday Night Football off the shores of Lake Erie:
Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson have locked up the top of the depth chart, but Raheim Sanders still has to secure his spot as the third guy. A few carries in the first few series looked like Sanders, nicknamed "Rocket," is on his way to having that role.
One of Shedeur Sanders' favorite targets, Floriea just keeps making plays, including this touchdown from Gabriel:

#Browns #Patriots #week

Well, the good news is that Marquette women's soccer is unbeaten through five matches for the first time since 2007. The good news is that Marquette hasn't allowed a non-penalty kick goal yet this season. The good news is that freshman keeper Mia Hurd has three shutouts in five matches to start her career.
The bad news is that Marquette failed to score for the first time this season, and so they have to settle for a 0-0 draw with Milwaukee. The bad news is that the hundreds of Marquette freshmen who streamed down to the Valley for this match did not get to see the most thrilling example of competition with the two teams combining for just 21 shots in 90 minutes.
At least Marquette won the shots on goal battle 7-3, I guess?
Here's 90 seconds of highlights.
Up Next: Marquette is back in action on Sunday as they welcome Northern Illinois to Valley Fields. First kick is scheduled for 1pm Central, and ESPN+ will have the streaming broadcast. A 4-0 loss to Missouri on Thursday night dropped the Huskies to 1-2-1 on the season.

#marquette #kick

Chris Sale had not finished a game in seven years. He had not thrown a pitch 100 miles per hour in eight.
Thursday night, the 37-year-old Braves' lefthander did both.
Sale scattered five hits, struck out 11 and did not walk a batter as he shut out the Dodgers 1-0 at Truist Park.
The last time Sale went nine innings, he was wearing a Red Sox jersey. It was June 5, 2019 in Kansas City. Since then he had Tommy John surgery, broke a rib and won a Cy Young Award at age 35. He barely pitched for four of those years, 31 starts total from 2020 through 2023.
But Thursday night, Sale pitched like those seven years were just a bad dream.

#seven #Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Sale (13-9) did not walk a batter. The left-hander posted his fourth double-digit strikeout game this season and the 95th of his career, which ranks seventh all-time.
Fans in the sellout crowd of 39,650 cheered when Sale strolled out to the mound for the ninth inning even though relievers were ready in the Atlanta bullpen. Braves manager Walt Weiss stuck with his ace after Freddie Freeman singled leading off the ninth.
Teoscar Hernández popped out, pinch-runner Alek Thomas was out at second on Miguel Rojas' fielder's-choice grounder and Sale struck out Alex Call for his 17th complete game and first since 2019 with Boston.
Baldwin lined the first pitch from Yamamoto (12-8) into the right-field Chop House restaurant. It was Baldwin's fourth leadoff shot this season and 22nd homer overall. Yamamoto allowed only four hits with eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.

#sale #yamamoto #baldwin #homer

The 2025 Beechwood Tigers made history by winning the school's second All "A" Ninth Region volleyball ***** le and first state ***** le, not losing a set along the way.
The 2026 volleyball squad has already taken things a step further, defeating St. Henry 23-25, 25-12, 25-18 to claim back-to-back regional ***** les.
Beechwood had the home-court advantage as the tournament host, but "The Den" was packed on Aug. 27 as the No. 6 Crusaders took on the No. 13 Tigers.
"Last year, St. Henry wasn't in (the tournament), so it seemed like maybe it was a little easier. They made it tough for us. We earned it. I'm proud of our resolve. We're coming together, we still have work to do and still trying to get some pieces formed, but it felt really good," Beechwood head coach Matt Long said.
Youth at the service line: Both teams had an exceptional night at the service line, but it was the Tigers who used it to their advantage early and often. Beechwood served up 14 total aces with just four errors. While the Tigers dropped the first set, freshman Kennedy Sturgeon set the tone for the night, giving them a 5-1 lead early.

#back

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Baby, this is Keke Palmer's birthday party.
The Emmy-winning actress celebrated her 33rd birthday surrounded by some of her closest friends from throughout the years, including Sean "Diddy" Combs' sons Justin Combs and Christian Combs, as well as fellow Disney Channel stars Roshon Fegan, Trevor Jackson and more.
"I've known most of these people 4EVER," Palmer posted to Instagram Aug. 27, the day after her actual birthday of Aug. 26. "They still show up for me! So happy spending my birthday with people that believe we deserve to share in happiness with one another."
"Life is too short not to be in community," she continued. "I don't need a reason to celebrate with my folks but a birthday will always remind you to show grace and gratitude for where you come from and where you've been, most importantly who you are today. Thankful to God! Another year."

#emmy

Enzo Maresca wants Phil Foden to exert more influence within the Manchester City squad as he looks for new leaders to emerge following a string of departures.
Foden is still trying to rediscover his best form after two inconsistent campaigns since he was named Premier League player of the season in 2023-24, but City have kept faith in their academy product and the 26-year-old signed a new four-year contract in July.
Having made his debut at the age of 17, Foden is in his 10th season at the club, and is the most decorated player in City's history alongside the now departed John Stones and Bernardo Silva.
Maresca needs to reshape his leadership group following the exits of Silva and Rodri, seeking one or two more players to join Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland in his group of captains.
Earlier this month Foden said he wanted to be part of that leadership group and his manager is keen for him to play a bigger role.

#foden #city #following #player

Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season. The Huskers traveled to Arlington, Texas, to play in the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The Huskers defeated the Florida Gators in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to advance to the Spikes Under the Lights ******* le game. Nebraska now faces SMU, who swept Penn State (24-22, 21-18) in its semi-final match.
Each of the two opening matches will be best-of-three sets. The championship match is set for 10 p.m. CT on TNT. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Nebraska finished last season 33-1, falling to Texas A&M in the regional finals. The Huskers enter year two of the Dani Busboom Kelly era. The Huskers won their third straight Big Ten ******* le in 2025 with a 20-0 record in conference play.
Nebraska's offense (.351) and defense (.129) both ranked first nationally last season. The Huskers' hitting percentage broke the previous school record of .331 in 1986.

#Nebraska #lights #play #title

UWF football made history in more ways than one Thursday night.
In their first game at the NCAA Division I FCS level, the Argos upset No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 in front of a PenAir Field record crowd of 6,124.
UWF (1-0 overall) was balanced on offense and forced four turnovers on defense.
Redshirt sophomore Ty'jay Davis completed seven of 17 passes for 109 yards, two touchdowns, and ran for 88 yards in first collegiate start. The Argos ran for 226 yards, getting 71 yards from TJ Lane and 33 yards and a touchdown on five carries from Markel Townsend.
SIU (0-1) preseason All-American quarterback DJ Williams left the game with an injury in the second quarter and didn't return. He completed three of eight passes for 19 yards and ran eight times for 46 yards.

#game #completed #passes

Aug. 27—BEMIDJI — Ashtin Wright needed a second chance.
In the 57th minute, the Bemidji High School boys soccer team's junior forward had a golden chance to score the game's first goal against Section 8-3A foe St. Michael-Albertville. Tied 0-0 against a team the Lumberjacks had never beaten, with scoring chances few and far between, Wright needed to convert.
But STMA keeper Eli Schmoyer had other plans. He made a sprawling save to keep the match goalless at Bemidji Middle School.
Five minutes later, Wright's second chance presented itself. Jackson Heuer kept a run into the attacking third alive by fighting off an STMA defender, but the ball scooted toward the right side of the 18-yard box. Wright corralled the ball and hooked it inside the left post for the game's first goal.
"Ashtin was calm," new BHS head coach Jeff Mitchell said. "He just bent it to that back post and it was a fabulous finish. It was awesome. They worked their keisters off during our tryout week and the last few days of practicing. It was great to watch them celebrate, and it was a good feeling on the sideline.

#ashtin #needed #goal

NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Misiorowski (14-5) overcame some command issues and reduced velocity — at least by his standards — to allow two hits and strike out six over six innings.
Both hits he gave up came in the fifth, when Jacob Young had an RBI double and Christopher Morel laced a run-scoring single.
Nine of Misiorowski's 95 pitchers were clocked at 100 mph, with none reaching 101 mph. He walked two batters for the second consecutive outing after issuing four walks in seven starts from July 2 through Aug. 15.
The 6-foot-7 right-hander appeared to have issues with his landing foot on the slippery Citi Field mound. Brewers manager Pat Murphy had a discussion with third base umpire and crew chief Vic Carapazza in the third, when Misiorowski fell behind 2-0 on Francisco Alvarez following a walk to Morel. The grounds crew spent a few minutes working on the mound before the bottom of the fourth.

#four #jacob #issues #hits

Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink took direct aim at former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, calling him a "stupid piece of s***" over his recent controversies.
Kanter Freedom has been on a campaign centered around transgender athletes, claiming that women's sports are under attack.
He and Royce White, another former NBA player, declared themselves for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
Brink, before the Sparks played against the Atlanta Dream, was asked about Kanter Freedom's appearance at a WNBA game after declaring for the WNBA draft and wearing a shirt that read "woman noun. adult human female."
He eventually got into an altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, which led to his ejection from the game and a ban from all Chicago Sky games.

#freedom #player