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RECAP: Tennessee drops 50-plus as defense smothers NC State in Vols’ win

The Vols’ defense held NC State to just 143 total yards, racking up three sacks, 13 TFLs and three turnovers, while Nico Iamaleava and Dylan Sampson led the offense with five combined TDs as UT punked NC State, in Charlotte, 51-10. The defense was absolutely stifling for the majority of the game and held the Wolf Pack to 3-12 on third downs, 0-2 on fourth downs and one red-zone score (a FG) in just two opportunities. Nico went 16-23 for 211...

'This is who we are': Texas flashes new identity as Longhorns bully perennial bully Michigan around Big House

Steve Sarkisian committed to making his program more physical, a journey that peaked on Saturday

Trinity Rodman nets wondergoal, celebrates with Magic Johnson

Trinity Rodman continued her outstanding 2024 on Saturday, scoring a stunning solo goal and assisting a stoppage-time winner for the Washington Spirit to provide a perfect start for new Spirit investor Magic Johnson.

Will Rogers passes for 4 TDs, Washington routs Eastern Michigan 30-9

SEATTLE (AP) — Will Rogers passed for 261 yards and four touchdowns and rebuilt Washington overcame another slow start to beat Eastern Michigan 30-9 on Saturday. The Huskies (2-0) failed to score in the first quarter for the second straight week to open the season under new head coach Jedd Fisch. But Rogers threw three touchdowns in the second quarter, including two to Denzel Boston, to help rev up the Washington offense. “There’s things I have...

Rafael Jodar and Mika Stojsavljevic win the US Open boys' and girls' championships

NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Jodar of Spain rallied to win the U.S. Open boys' singles title, beating top-seeded Nicolai Budkov Kjaer of Norway 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (10-1) on Saturday. The No. 12-seeded Jodar denied Budkov Kjaer a second straight major title, after he won Wimbledon to become the first Norwegian man to win a Grand Slam singles title at either the junior or professional level. Jodar, who will turn 18 on Sept. 17, said after his victory he...

College Football Team Draws Embarrassing Crowd for Saturday Afternoon Game

Home openers may not always unfold as planned in college football.

Moment of the Game: Will Howard brings a much-needed extra dimension to Ohio State’s offense

I wish for nothing but good things for Kyle McCord, but Will Howard is an upgrade in almost every category.

Browns make roster moves ahead of season opener against Cowboys

Team adds Jaelon Darden, Mike Ford and Germain Ifedi to the active roster, and bring back a familiar face to the practice squad.

Oklahoma State, Kansas State survive upset bids as top Big 12 contenders shake off struggles in Week 2

The two Big 12 contenders needed wins to stay firmly in the AP Top 25

"It's Never Been Done": Shohei Ohtani Proves Dave Roberts' Claims After Record 45th Home Run in His Historic 50"“50 Chase

Shohei Ohtani was supposedly going to have a lukewarm season because of his UCL injury, but now, he is smashing the game. The post "It's Never Been Done": Shohei Ohtani Proves Dave Roberts' Claims After Record 45th Home Run in His Historic 50"“50 Chase appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Washington State unveils new jerseys ahead of kickoff

Some new threads to start your gameday morning.

Nico Iamaleava combines for 276 yards and 3 TDs as No. 14 Tennessee routs No. 24 NC State 51-10

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers made a big statement on Saturday night. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava combined for 276 yards and three touchdowns, former walk-on safety Will Brooks' 85-yard interception return for a score highlighted a dominant defensive performance and the 14th-ranked Vols trounced No. 24 North Carolina State 51-10 in the Duke's Mayo Classic. Iamaleava completed 16 of 23 passes for 211 yards and threw TDs to Miles...

Northern Illinois Stuns Notre Dame in All-Time Upset

Forget College Football Playoff, Notre Dame has to pick up the pieces after awful loss to NIU

Mets win ninth consecutive vs. Reds, could enter Sunday with sole possession of playoff spot

The Mets are now 29-18 since the All-Star break

Seahawks-Broncos Preview: Five questions with Mile High Report

The Seahawks and Broncos open the season Sunday, and Field Gulls teamed up with Mile High Report to preview the game.

Bellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander Shabliy

Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy in the main event of Bellator San Diego.

What college football games are today? Texas-Michigan headlines Saturday's action

Saturday's schedule for Week 2 of the 2024 college football season has 75 games with FBS teams, including a top-10 clash between Texas and Michigan.

See 16 Incredible Photos from the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Getty photographers tell PEOPLE about how they nailed these shots of Paralympians from around the world as they competed for gold

No. 3 Texas halts No. 10 Michigan's win streak at 16

Quinn Ewers threw three touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas snapped No. 10 Michigan's nation-best, 16-game winning streak with a resounding 31-12 victory at Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday afternoon.

Yankees’ Nestor Cortes gives honest answer after move to bullpen

Today the Yankees deployed a unique strategy in their 2-0 win over the Cubs as Clarke Schmidt got the ball […]

Horwitz, Berrios help Blue Jays win 9-5, knock Braves out of wild-card spot

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Horwitz homered twice among his four hits, José Berríos pitched six effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Atlanta 9-5 on Saturday night to knock the Braves out of the final NL wild-card spot. With just 20 games left to play, the Braves fell one game behind the Mets with New York's 4-0 win over Cincinnati. “We've got 20 games left,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “All we've got to go is 1-0 right now as we go...

No. 17 Kansas State escapes with win over Tulane after controversial offensive pass interference call

Did Tulane get robbed of a potential go-ahead score against No. 17 Kansas State? As Kansas State led 34-27, Yulkeith Brown appeared to catch a TD pass with 17 seconds left. However, Dontae Fleming got flagged for offensive pass interference and the TD was wiped out. Take a look. Yes, Fleming got in the way of his defender. But the player he was mat...

Ja’Marr Chase contract update ahead of Sunday’s kickoff

There’s hope that a deal gets done at the buzzer.

3 things that stood out in Gophers win over Rhode Island

Minnesota played a clean game across the board on Saturday.

How much money do the US Open tennis winners get? Paychecks for men’s and women’s singles champions

The 144th edition of the US Open reaches its climax this weekend with Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula battling it out for the women’s singles title, while Jannick Sinner and Taylor Fritz go head to head in the men’s final.

Saquon Barkley needed just 1 game to showcase exactly what the Eagles were missing in their offense last year

Barkley turned around the Eagles' biggest weakness in their running game

Four burning questions as Texas dominates Michigan: Where do Wolverines go from here at quarterback?

From Quinn Ewers' massive statement on the road to Michigan's 2024 ceiling, let's look ahead after Texas' dominant win

Davis Warren on Michigan’s loss to Texas: ‘I shot us in the foot’

Davis Warren threw two interceptions against Texas and the passing offense was rarely clicking like it should. Here’s what Warren had to say about his performance.

UFC Vegas 97 results: Natalia Silva puts on striking clinch to shut out Jessica Andrade

Natalia Silva took a big step forward in her career with a shutout performance over Jessica Andrade in the UFC Vegas 97 co-main event.

Jared Goff chants take over ESPN’s College GameDay in Ann Arbor

“Jared Goff, Jared Goff” chants break out on ESPN’s College GameDay set in Ann Arbor—Ford Field is going to be nuts on Sunday night.

Transcript: What Badgers HC Luke Fickell said after 27-13 win over South Dakota

Read everything that Luke Fickell said following the Badgers second win of the season.

MLB Scores: Mets 4, Reds 0 - Number Nine

The Mets continue their win streak, Quintana picks up 100th win, and Lindor’s streak hits 35 games.

49ers DC Nick Sorensen provides update on Talanoa Hufanga: ‘He looks good’

The 49ers safety is pushing to play in Week 1 after missing much of the offseason with recovery.

Saquon Barkley’s teammates were in awe of his three-touchdown Eagles debut

It didn’t take long for Saquon Barkley to make a significant impact in his first season with the Eagles, and his three-touchdown performance in their season-opening win against the Packers impressed the ex-Giants running back’s new teammates. Barkley collected 109 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while catching another two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in their 34-29 victory in Brazil, and Will Shipley described Barkley’s...

Yankees blank the Cubs once again

CHICAGO (AP) — Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes combined on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees clinched their 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Saturday. Schmidt pitched 4 2/3 innings of four-hit ball in his first big league game since May 26. Cortes (9-10) closed it out in his first relief appearance since 2021. Coupled with Baltimore’s 7-1 loss to Tampa Bay, New York moved back into first in the AL East. The...

Konrardy hits 54-yard field goal with 6 seconds left to lift Iowa State past No. 21 Iowa, 20-19

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Konrardy made a 54-yard field goal with six seconds left to give Iowa State a 20-19 victory over No. 21 Iowa on Saturday, only the Cyclones' third victory in the last 11 games against the Hawkeyes. Konrardy, who had missed a 41-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter, got his chance when the Cyclones (2-0) drove 42 yards on three pass completions from quarterback Rocco Becht after getting the ball at their own...

After Donald Trump's Disdain, Steelers' Mike Tomlin Reveals Dynamic Kickoff Rule's True Implications on NFL

Mike Tomlin's all about keeping it clean"”literally! The post After Donald Trump's Disdain, Steelers' Mike Tomlin Reveals Dynamic Kickoff Rule's True Implications on NFL appeared first on EssentiallySports.

NBA Icons: 25 Most Dominant Players of All Time

In the illustrious history of the NBA, certain teams stand out as titans of the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball lore.

Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Official USA Gold Medal Count Tracker After Day 10

Get an inside look at Team USA's gold medal tally at the Paralympics. Explore the athletes who excelled in Para Archery, Athletics, Swimming, and Triathlon.

Yankees cut 2 pitchers, return Schmidt and Hamilton

The Yankees welcomed substantial reinforcements on Saturday, with Clarke Schmidt set to feature against the Chicago Cubs in the afternoon. […]

Texas Demolishes Michigan in Barometer Test Along National Championship Quest

The Longhorns are echoing their 2005 title season in what has been a validation for Steve Sarkisian.

"I was just showing you how it used to be" - When "old man" George Gervin dropped 35 at halftime to Michael Jordan's amazement

Iceman’s vintage 35-point first half against the Mavericks in 1986 left a young Michael Jordan in awe of the fading legend's greatness.

NASCAR today: Quaker State 400 start time, TV channel, live stream information

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are finally upon his, with the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart set to kick off at 3 p.m. at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Pitt storms back to edge Cincinnati

Ben Sauls converted a 35-yard field goal with 17 seconds left to cap a dramatic 22-point comeback and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers to a stunning 28-27 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the "River City Rivalry" on Saturday.

Jalen Milroe accounts for 4 TDs as No. 4 Alabama tops USF

Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two to help No. 4 Alabama slide past South Florida 42-16 on Saturday night in nonconference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Sky's Angel Reese sidelined with season-ending wrist injury

Angel Reese's stellar rookie season with the Chicago Sky is coming to a premature end. Reese announced she suffered a "season ending injury.

Mark Stoops trends and fans hit the exits during embarrassing loss to South Carolina

Of all the outcomes today, I don’t think many of us expected this one. South Carolina leads Kentucky 31-6 with a few minutes to go in the fourth quarter and it’s increasingly clear that this loss will go down as one of the worst in the Mark Stoops era. Kentucky entered the game as a 9.5-point favorite but looks like a shell of the team that beat So...

NASCAR playoffs at Atlanta starting lineup: Michael McDowell ties Cup-high mark with fifth pole of 2024

McDowell is now tied for the most poles in 2024 after never having one prior to this season

Stephen Curry attends the US Open final, providing a thrill for Jessica Pegula's husband

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula's husband is such a Stephen Curry fan that he uses the NBA superstar's name for his iPhone. On Saturday, Curry came to support Pegula during her 7-5, 7-5 loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final. Curry and his wife, Ayesha, sat behind one of the baselines and talked to Pegula before the match. Pegula and Stephen Curry had met briefly in Paris at the Olympics. This time, their spouses also got to chat, which...

Should Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese be the WNBA Rookie of the Year?