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Love them or hate them, Pac-12 late starts are here to stay

Pac-12 Spotlight: Pac-12 After Dark brings the drama, even in broad daylight

Maddon: Russell playing for Cubs wouldn't be distraction

Manager Joe Maddon says it wouldn’t be a distraction if shortstop Addison Russell plays again for the Chicago Cubs

Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders enjoying new role with Lions

Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders enjoy new role with Lions after post-retirement rift

Winston returns to work, Bucs not saying if he's starter

Jameis Winston’s suspension is over, though Buccaneers aren’t saying who is the team’s starter

Nike CEO proud of Kaepernick ad and its results

Nike CEO Mark Parker said Tuesday that the company is very proud of the work it’s been doing as it relates to the recent “Just Do It” ads featuring Colin Kaepernick. Parker said the spots have led to “record engagement with the brand.”

Former Raiders LB, 26, in coma after aneurysm

Neiron Ball, who overcame a congenital condition in which the brain’s blood vessels get tangled and rupture to reach the NFL, is in a medically induced coma after a brain aneurysm ruptured.

Who should start Week 4 for Bucs: Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick?

Coach Dirk Koetter is keeping the quarterback situation a mystery for now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t tell us who you would pick in our poll.

Lakers loving LeBron's leadership in 1st practice together

LeBron James has already taken a leadership role with the Los Angeles Lakers in their first practice together

Bucs know who will start at QB, but won't say

Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter won’t say whether Ryan Fitzpatrick or Jameis Winston will start, though the quarterbacks know his game plan for Sunday against the Bears.

Pitt ready for reboot as Capel takes charge

Pittsburgh ready to reboot its beleaguered basketball program after forgettable season that saw Panthers go winless in Atlantic Coast Conference

Golden Knights out to prove last season was no fluke

The Vegas Golden Knights stunned the league with a run to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season

Atletico dominates early, tops Huesca 3-0 with help from VAR

Atletico Madrid needed only about half an hour _ and some help from VAR _ to cruise to a 3-0 victory over promoted Huesca in the Spanish league

Refurbished, loaded Blues looking to make playoff history

St. Louis Blues 2018-19 season preview

Week 4 Defense Rankings: Chargers ready to take advantage

Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending ACL injury was one of the biggest Week 3 storylines. Now, the 49ers will have to try and salvage their season without their franchise quarterback. C.J. Beathard isn’t exactly Aaron Rodgers, so it’s no surprise why our Yahoo Fantasy Football experts have the Los Angeles

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Football Focus dive: Atlanta Falcons and Dre Kirkpatrick targets

Andy Dalton answers questions after the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Carolina Panthers Sept. 23. Each week during the season we will dive inside the advanced analytics thanks to our friends at Pro Football Focus who track every player, every game to compile tangible metrics of NFL performance used

Refurbished, loaded St. Louis Blues hoping it's their year

Refurbished St. Louis Blues hoping this is their year

Colts defense rounding into form under new coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts defense appears to be rounding into form

Anaheim Ducks intend to get faster after quick playoff exit

The Anaheim Ducks’ run of five consecutive Pacific Division titles ended last spring

Rams are unanimous top team in latest AP Pro32 poll

Rams are unanimous top team in latest AP Pro32 poll; Chiefs rise to No. 2, Eagles are No. 3

Fantasy Football Week 4: Streaming options at quarterback, tight end, defense and kicker

Last week was a pretty great one for the streamers last week as long if you ignore Dan Bailey. As you’ll see below, I’m pretty OK ignoring that entire Vikings performance. With the first of the bye weeks upon us there are more teams looking to stream, but thankfully there are three high-quality

League Cup: Mourinho's Man United ousted by Lampard's Derby

The coaching apprentice got the better of his former master as Frank Lampard’s Derby knocked Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United of the League Cup

Flopping invades football

The NFL’s obsession (potentially temporary) with roughing the passer invites a new dynamic: Quarterbacks engaging in soccer-style flops in order to draw fouls when otherwise a foul wouldn’t be called. It happened on Monday night when Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger collapsed like a Jenga tower