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US inflation undershoots forecasts, lowering Fed hike odds

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:52:58 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer spending surged in August while inflation rose less than economists expected, a combination that could give the Federal Reserve more time before raising interest rates again.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index increased 0.3 percent in August after a downwardly revised 0.1 percent rise in July, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on September 3

US cuts fuel economy targets for cars and trucks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:16:47 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: New vehicles sold in the United States will face lower fuel-efficiency requirements under standards finalized by the Trump administration on September 28, a change the Transportation Department estimates will reduce vehicle costs but increase fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for decades.

The new rules set a fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon (14.7 km per liter) by 2031, dow

High-flying Penguins aim to keep pouring in goals against Jets

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:40:35 GMT

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The high-scoring Pittsburgh Penguins look to continue their hot start when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

After winning their first two games by scores of 7-0 and 6-5 (in overtime), the Penguins will catch the Jets on the second half of a back-to-back.

Winnipeg has split its first two games after a 3-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

Mackie Samoskevich nets 2 goals as Kraken rout Flames again

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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Mackie Samoskevich scored twice and Berkly Catton had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken won their home opener Sunday night, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-1.

Bobby McMann, Shane Wright and Jordan Eberle also scored, and Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour had two assists apiece for the Kraken, who rebounded from a 3-1 loss Saturday in Edmonton. Goaltender Joey Daccord m

Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan's connection leads Panthers past Lions

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:05:02 GMT

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Carolina's Bryce Young threw two touchdown passes to Tetairoa McMillan and the injury-riddled Panthers defense limited the Detroit Lions to two touchdowns in a 32-26 victory Sunday night in Charlotte.

Chuba Hubbard racked up 122 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Panthers (2-2) won at home for the first time in two tries this season.

Young completed 29 of 41 passe

Mackie Samoskevich nets two goals as Kraken rout Flames again

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Mackie Samoskevich scored twice and Berkly Catton had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken won their home opener Sunday night, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-1.

Bobby McMann, Shane Wright and Jordan Eberle also scored, and Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour had two assists apiece for the Kraken (2-1-0), who rebounded from a 3-1 loss Saturday in Edmonton. Goaltender Joey D

NFL injury roundup: Lamar Jackson hurts ankle, star WRs go down

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:19:07 GMT

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Lamar Jackson missed the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' 24-18 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but NFL Network reported that he's believed to be day-to-day with a left ankle injury.

Jackson was seen wearing a protective boot as he left the stadium, but Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated that Jackson avoided a major injury and said 'there were some talks' about h

NFL roundup: Cowboys' last-minute TD caps big 2nd half, upends Texans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Javonte Williams ran for three touchdowns in the second half and CeeDee Lamb scored on his 17th reception of the game with 40 seconds remaining as the Dallas Cowboys collected a high-voltage 34-30 comeback victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Lamb posted a career-best 17 receptions and totaled 189 yards to help the Cowboys overcome a 10-point halftime defic

Winless Flyers aim for more improvement as they visit Lightning

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are not off to the start they were expecting.

Coach Rick Tocchet's squad visits the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and the Flyers will try to get their first victory of the season against a club that recorded its first win over the weekend.

Optimism abounded around the Flyers after last season ended with a playoff appearance, snapping a five-season

Jets capitalize on power plays, take down Red Wings

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:11 GMT

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Kyle Connor scored two power-play goals and added an assist to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the host Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.

Cole Perfetti scored the Jets' other goal and had two assists, while Josh Morrissey added two assists. Stuart Skinner made 33 saves in Winnipeg's first victory. The Jets lost to Boston in overtime in their season ope

Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

With a retooled roster, New York needed just 60 minutes to reach five goals in front of its fans this season.

While one strong home performance hardly dictates how things

Poor start for Red Wings can be turned around against Jets

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings' season opener couldn't have gone much worse. They'll look for a better result and more fan support when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit endured a tumultuous offseason in which former captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and former top executive and franchise legend Steve Yzerman was reassigned to an advisory role.

Team ow

Denny Hamlin wins Las Vegas pole position

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:40:31 GMT

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LAS VEGAS -- Defending race winner Denny Hamlin capped a dominant Toyota performance in Saturday's Busch Light Pole Qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway claiming his fifth pole position of the season and leading a Toyota top-five sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series starting grid for Sunday's South Point 400 (5:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Hamlin's No. 11 Joe Gibbs R

Tarik Skubal pitches Dodgers past Braves in Game 1 of NLDS

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:19:18 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- Tarik Skubal dominated over six innings, three home runs powered the offense and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy all went deep as the Dodgers started their quest to become the first National League club to win three consec

Panthers place WR Xavier Legette on IR

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:19:05 GMT

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The Carolina Panthers placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury.

He is set to miss at least the next four weeks.

In Week 2, the 25-year-old reeled in a 55-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons but sustained a knee injury on the play. He sat out of the team's Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Legette was a first-round p

Colton Joseph, Wisconsin run roughshod over Michigan State

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:05:03 GMT

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Colton Joseph passed for three touchdowns and scored on a 47-yard run to lead Wisconsin to a convincing 31-3 victory over Michigan State on Saturday in Madison, Wis.

Joseph completed 9 of 20 passes for 145 yards and ran for 141 yards on 13 carries. He connected with Jacob Harris on first-quarter touchdown passes of 20 and 15 yards to put the Badgers in front 14-0.

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Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:55:19 GMT

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Darius Taylor scored one touchdown on the ground and another through the air, and Minnesota rallied for a 20-14 win over Michigan in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Drake Lindsey completed 17 of 25 passes for 136 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions for Minnesota (4-1, 2-0). Noah Jennings had a team-high seven catches for 70 yards.

Pistons announce contract extension for C Jalen Duren

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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The Detroit Pistons officially announced the contract extension involving All-NBA center Jalen Duren on Saturday.

The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however ESPN and The Athletic previously reported it was a five-year, $200 million contract.

Duren, 22, had been a restricted free agent.

'We're excited to have Jalen in Detroit as a core piece of our team for

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal pitches India as investment hub for food processing, AI

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:03:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has pitched India's expanding food processing sector, modernising agricultural value chains and large consumer market as key investment opportunities for US companies, while calling for deeper India-US collaboration in startups and innovation during his visit to Chicago.

Taking to his official X account, Goyal shared details of a seri

Dylan Garand picks up first shutout as Rangers top Red Wings

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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Dylan Garand posted his first career shutout while making 22 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the host Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday.

Sean Durzi scored on a first-period power play and Eeli Tolvanen chipped in an empty-net goal to spoil Detroit's season opener.

Garand was making his first start this season after going 2-0-1 in three appearances for the Rangers las

Dodgers turn to LHP Tarik Skubal in Game 1 vs. Braves

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:05:12 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers will have left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound as their starter in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.

The decision gives Skubal the nod over fellow staff ace and 2025 playoff hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was the Dodgers' Opening Day starter this season.

'It's an honor and a privilege to

Dodgers not talking 3-peat yet as Braves enter NLDS with confidence

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- The potential road to history for the Los Angeles Dodgers begins with a reunion as the National League Division Series starts Saturday afternoon with a visit from the Atlanta Braves.

Freddie Freeman has been a major postseason contributor during the Dodgers' consecutive World Series titles, and the veteran will be in the heart of the order again in a matchup aga

Reports: Dodgers turn to LHP Tarik Skubal in Game 1 vs. Braves

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers will reportedly have left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound as their starter in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.

The decision gives Skubal the nod over fellow staff ace and 2025 playoff hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was the Dodgers' Opening Day starter this season.

The Dodgers acquired S

Bears sit Caleb Williams, split on starting QB vs. Jets

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:05:10 GMT

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Journeyman Case Keenum became the second different Chicago Bears quarterback to win a game this season with a stellar performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson needs more time to decide whether he'll try a third when the New York Jets come to Chicago for the Week 4 matchup.

'We'll find out on Sunday,' Johnson said.

NFL Week 4 Capsules

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:34 GMT

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Indianapolis Colts (1-2) vs. Washington Commanders (1-2) in London

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Colts -3.5. Total 47.5

Series rewind: Indianapolis has a 21-11 record against Washington all-time. This is the first game between the teams since the Commanders beat the Colts 17-16 in 2022.

With four combined wins since Nov. 10, 2025 - Washington has thre

Bears rule out QB Caleb Williams; QB1 spot TBD vs. Jets

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:25 GMT

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Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent are in the running to start for the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but Caleb Williams was ruled out for the second week in a row with a hamstring injury.

Head coach Ben Johnson is keeping the call for Week 4 against the Jets to himself, or at least not sharing it publicly two days before kickoff.

'We'll find out on Sunday,' Johnson said Friday.

PWHL releases schedule, introduces conferences

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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The expanded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled two new six-team conferences and released its 2026-27 schedule on Friday.

The Eastern Conference features the Boston Fleet, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, Toronto Sceptres and a new team, PWHL Hamilton.

The Western Conference includes the Minnesota Frost, Seattle Torrent, Vancouver Goldeneye

UMass football sells out first game since 2014

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:25:12 GMT

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UMass will play Eastern Michigan on Saturday in front of a home sellout crowd for the first time since 2014.

That's according to ESPN, which reported Friday that more than 17,000 fans are expected at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst for the Mid-American Conference matchup.

It's the latest in a string of achievements for the Minutemen under second-year coach Joe Harasymiak, w

Red Wings, after tumultuous offseason, start campaign vs. Rangers

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings' offseason can be described as incomplete, a complete mess, or both. Ready or not, the Red Wings begin their season with a home game against the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Following a 10th consecutive season without a playoff appearance, the NHL's longest active drought, the Red Wings gave their fans even fewer reasons to feel good about the franchise.

Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:40:20 GMT

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All-NBA center Jalen Duren is returning to the Detroit Pistons on a fully guaranteed, five-year, $200 million contract, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Duren, 22, had been a restricted free agent.

The two sides had failed to broker a deal for months, with Detroit reportedly offering less in part due to dissatisfaction with Duren's playoff performance last spr

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick practices fully, expects to play vs. Bears

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:13 GMT

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After missing the last two games due to a groin injury, New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully on Thursday and told reporters afterwards that he expects to play against the host Chicago Bears on Sunday.

The Jets acquired the 29-year-old Fitzpatrick in a trade with Miami Dolphins in March and inked him to a three-year, $40 million contract.

Fitzpatric

Panthers brace for Lions' potent offense in prime-time clash

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:19:13 GMT

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The Carolina Panthers have a rare prime-time home game this weekend, so there's a buzz brewing even as the team is hampered by an assortment of injuries.

The Panthers (1-2) will face the Detroit Lions (2-1) for the first time since 2023 on Sunday night in Charlotte, N.C.

'It's going to be loud,' Lions coach Dan Campbell said. 'It's going to be one of those environments that w

Bears yet to state case for starting quarterback vs. Jets

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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Journeyman Case Keenum became the second different Chicago Bears quarterback to win a game this season with a stellar performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

Whether he gets a crack at resuming his run versus the visiting New York Jets in Week 4 or yields to backup Tyson Bagent remains to be seen.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged this week t

NIT, WBIT to reduce nunber of teams in 2027

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:40:34 GMT

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The National Invitation Tournament and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will shrink in size beginning in 2027, dropping from 32 to 24 teams, the NCAA announced Thursday.

This change occurs as the men's and women's NCAA tournaments add eight teams next spring, expanding from 68 to 76.

The new number of teams also will bring a shift to format.

In both the NIT

Red Wings F Dylan Larkin (upper body) to miss first 2 games

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:05:07 GMT

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Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin will miss the first two games of the season this weekend with an upper-body injury.

Head coach Todd McLellan confirmed the former captain's status on Thursday. Larkin, 30, is considered day-to-day.

'He's working with the training staff to push through,' McLellan said. 'I'm hoping Game 3.'

The Red Wings open the season with a four

Jameis Winston invites J.J. McCarthy to workout routine: 'He's a good kid'

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Jameis Winston is so comfortable with the New York Giants acquiring J.J. McCarthy in a trade this week that the veteran quarterback invited the young signal-caller to join his workout routine.

'Hey man, tell you what, if he's attracted to it, I'm open,' Winston told the media Wednesday. 'I'm open. What I want for myself, I want for everyone. So, if he wants to join the routine

Jessica Shepard wins Most Improved Player award in close vote

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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After five seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, unrestricted free agent Jessica Shepard signed with the Dallas Wings in April.

The move paid immediate dividends for the Wings and Shepard, who was named the WNBA's Most Improved Player on Wednesday after leading the league with six triple-doubles.

Shepard, 30, edged Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin for the award, receivi

Report: Red Wings D Simon Edvinsson returns to Sweden

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:19:15 GMT

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Defenseman Simon Edvinsson has gone home to his native Sweden as he awaits a resolution to his contract stalemate with the Red Wngs, the Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday.

Edvinsson, 23, is a restricted free agent whose side has been unable to reach a contract agreement with the club. The major sticking point between the parties reportedly concerns the length of contra

Panthers place CBs Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson on IR

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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The Carolina Panthers placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve on Wednesday.

They must miss a minimum of four games, starting Sunday night when the Panthers (1-2) host the Detroit Lions (2-1).

Horn (quad) and Jackson (groin) both sustained injuries during Sunday's 21-18 road loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Their absences leave the Panth

Report: Packers signing veteran G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:05:12 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

A first-round pick by Cincinnati in 2012, the 36-year-old Wisconsin native has appeared in 214 games with six teams.

Zeitler is the third former first-round offensive lineman acquired by the Packers (1-2) in recent days, joining Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.

The sticker shock election: Inflation weighs heavily on voters' minds

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:02:07 GMT

Inflation and consumer prices are vastly outpacing other issues voters are worried about ahead of the midterm elections.

The latest poll results from YouGov match up with economic challenges in the Midwest. YouGov's weekly tracking of voters' concerns showed at the end of September, nearly 32

Michiganders face rising healthcare costs as open enrollment nears

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:01:30 GMT

With open enrollment looming, Michigan consumers shopping for individual health insurance may have to dig deeper into their pockets next year, as insurers are seeking an average rate increase of

Packers 10, Buccaneers 7 | Second Quarter Updates

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:27:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Packers 10 - Buccaneers 7 | Second Quarter Updates

The Bucs scored as Sean Tucker quickly bounced to the outside and found an open lane for a two-yard touchdown, tying the game at seven. The play before, Daniels faked the ball to Bucky Irving and took off with the

Packers 17, Buccaneers 7 | Third Quarter Updates

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:27:00 GMT

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Packers 17 - Buccaneers 7 | Third Quarter Updates

The Packers struck early in the third frame with a two-yard touchdown by Tucker Kraft. The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass on the field but after Green Bay challenged the ruling, it was reversed, giving

Buccaneers 0, Packers 0 | First Quarter Updates

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:27:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Buccaneers 0 - Packers 0 | First Quarter Updates

Both teams remained scoreless at the end of the first period. Jalon Daniels was intercepted at the Green Bay 32 by Evan Williams and the Packers are in the red area.

Josiah Trotter#45 LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 237 lbs

Jets Elevate WR Sterling Shepard and LB Jaden Keller to Active Roster

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:01:00 GMT

Green & White Make Two Moves Ahead of Interconference Matchup in Chicago

Eric Allen

The Jets elevated WRSterling Shepardand LBJaden Kellerfor their Week 4 matchup against the Bears in Chicago.

Shepard (5-10, 194), was elevated from the practice squad last week, making his Jets' debut against the Detroit Lions. In the Green & White's fourth quarter comeback effort, Shepard was on the receivin

Roster Moves: Chicago Bears place Braxton Jones on IR, elevate 2

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears announced that the club has placed offensive lineman Braxton Jones on Reserve/Injured.

Additionally, the Bears have elevated defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and defensive back Nick McCloud from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Davenport and McCloud are standard practice squad gameday elevations and, per NFL regulation, will revert back to the

Game Preview: Jets vs. Bears | 2026 Week 4

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:13:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

After routing the Eagles 27-7 Monday night, the Bears will look to register back-to-back wins and improve to 3-1 when they host the Jets Sunday at Soldier Field.

Quarterback Caleb Williams will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Vikings. The Bears have not yet announced whether Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum will start in his place.

The Je

How to watch, listen and follow: Panthers vs Lions in Week 4

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:17:58 GMT

Fans can watch the game on Fox and listen live on the radio in the Panthers regional area.

CHARLOTTE - Carolina is coming home to the friendly confines of Bank of America stadium to host the first Sunday Night Football game in Charlotte since 2015. The Panthers will face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET at Bank of America stadium. Listed below is important information for fans watching and

Fantasy Football Week 4 Start 'Em Guide: Prime Lineup Picks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:06:02 GMT

Seahawks fantasy insider Scott Engel gets you ready for Week 4 with lineup advice and other tips.

Scott Engel

It seems like the current injury avalanche in the NFL is creating an onslaught of fantasy football adversity. We are here to help you march on successfully. Smart lineup streaming might be a key to winning a fantasy matchup.

Not all the fantasy news has been negative, though. We check in on

Taking On Cam Skattebo, Sweat's Status, And Friday Before The Giants

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:09:53 GMT

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds

Hayden Conner was there when Cam Skattebo truly hit the national consciousness. Conner was a starting offensive lineman for Texas when Skattebo carried his Arizona State Sun Devils to the brink of an upset of the Longhorns in the College Football Playoffs during the 2024 season.

"It sucked watching my own defense get destroyed like that, but it was pretty cool to see someone

New Orleans Saints working to keep their eyes and hands on the ball

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:27:05 GMT

"We're not going to be perfect, but we can try to be"

John DeShazier

There's no ceremonial ritual to perform, no otherworldly solution to guzzle that creates correction.

The New Orleans Saints said there's only work execution, blocking, protection, awareness that will impede the progress of a turnover rash that needs to be salved.

Entering New Orleans' nationally-televisedgame against the Falc

Harbs Weekly: Focus on this game (and this game only)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:21:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

Coach John Harbaugh sits down with Giants.com for a weekly conversation about the latest at 1925 Giants Drive.

Q: Two news items to start with. Jihad Ward is back in the building. What made that a good fit? There's obviously a lot of familiarity there.

Harbaugh: Of course, you have the familiarity in the sense of you know who Haddy is, what he's about, and then what kind

Josiah Trotter Set to Return to Action vs. Packers | Updates

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Josiah Trotter#45 LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 237 lbsCollege: Missouri

October 2 Updates

Linebacker Josiah Trotter's first two NFL games were eye-opening, as he racked up 21 tackes, two tackles for loss, one sack and one pick-six in the Buccaneers' losses to the Bengals a

Packers ready to pull together to fill Jayden Reed's void

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Fourth-year veteran set to undergo season-ending neck surgery

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY It's not easy to replace a player, or person, quite likeJayden Reed.

A centerpiece of the Packers' offense, the 26-year-old receiver has been a standard-bearer inside one of the NFL's youngest locker rooms since he was drafted 3 years ago.

It's why Green Bay signed Reed to an extension in April and also why

Lions at Panthers Week 4 preview | The Official Detroit Lions Podcast

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:47 GMT

Sydney Ciano

In this episode of The Official Detroit Lions Podcast, Lions team reporter Brooke Kirchhofer and lead writer Tim Twentyman look at where Detroit stands after three games, talk with voice of the Lions Dan Miller about the offense buzzing and defense improving and sit down with linebackerDerrick Barnes.

Brooke and Tim discuss key stats from the first three weeks of the 2026 season, including the

Cardinals Defense Prepares For Jameis Winston Experience

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:10:49 GMT

Risky quarterback against aggressive defensive players sets up for entertaining battle

Zach Gershman

Any time Jameis Winston is behind a microphone, buckle up.

When answering questions for the New York media ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, there was something the Giants quarterback wanted to get off his chest following their 12-7 win over the Titans.

"Honestly, this is how I feel

Fullback Connor Heyward wearing multiple hats in Raiders offense

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Levi Edwards

It's all about the little things forConnor Heyward.

The things that don't always show up on stat sheets, but do show up on film if you look closely enough.

For example,Ashton Jeantycaught two touchdown passes in the Raiders' Week 1 victory. The second catch came early in the third quarter as Heyward shifted into I-formation between quarterbackKirk Cousinsand Jeanty. Cousins sold the play-

NOTEBOOK: Rakestraw earning more opportunities

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:19:11 GMT

Tim Twentyman

CornerbackEnnis Rakestraw Jr.is in his third season in Detroit after being drafted out of Missouri in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but Sunday will be just his 10th game played in a Lions uniform due to injuries suffered his first couple years in the league.

Rakestraw's 10th game could be his most significant as the Lions plan to give him a long look, potentially even a start, at one

OC Zac Robinson: The Ball Will Find Chris Godwin | Updates

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix

Chris Godwin Jr.#14 WRHeight: 6-1Weight: 209 lbsCollege: Penn State

October 1 Updates

In 2024, the last time that Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin started a season fully healthy, he had eight targets in a season-opening win over Washington and caught all of t

Football comes full circle with Kevin Zeitler's homecoming

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New Packers guard ready to roll with his childhood team

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY Football has takenKevin Zeitlera lot of places over the past 14 years.

But it wasn't until this week that the sport brought the Wisconsin native home with Zeitler's signing with the Packers the team he grew up cheering for two hours south in Waukesha.

This is just the third time Zeitler has been to Lambeau Field,

Week 4 opponent: What the Panthers are saying

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:42 GMT

Tim Twentyman

What are the Carolina Panthers talking about ahead of Sunday night's Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte? Let's find out:

1.Carolina has experienced a rash of injuries to start the season. Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn suffered a significant quad injury in the Panthers' 21-18 loss to the Browns in Week 3. Fellow cornerback Mike Ja

Beyond Trey McBride, Cardinals Ready To Work Tight Ends

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:40:00 GMT

Elijah Higgins leads unit that knows roles behind All-Pro

Darren Urban

Gathering his fellow tight ends together recently, Elijah Higgins delivered a message.

"If you're not Trey McBride," Higgins said, "you should be making an effort to put a guy into the ground every single game."

McBride, arguably the best tight end in the NFL, is going to be the Cardinals' top receiving target. But tight en

NOTEBOOK: Lions' offensive line setting standard as a unit

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:39:18 GMT

Tim Twentyman

Every week Pro Football Focus releases the top pass blocking and run blocking grades for offensive linemen from the previous slate of games. This week, three Detroit Lions were on the list of the top five pass blocking grades for Week 3. Left tacklePenei Sewell(90.3), left guardChristian Mahogany(88.5) and right guardTate Ratledge(88.5) finished No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4.

"I felt like it looked g

5 things to know about new Packers G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Former Pro Bowler is a Wisconsinite who grew up a Packers fan

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GREEN BAY The Packers bolstered their offensive line with 15-year NFL veteran Kevin Zeitler.

Zeitler, 36, has started 213 of the 214 regular-season games in which he's played over stints with Cincinnati, Cleveland, the New York Giants, Baltimore, Detroit and Tennessee.

Here are five things to know about the Packers' n

Packers sign G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:13:06 GMT

Green Bay places WR Jayden Reed on injured reserve, signs two players to the practice squad

The Green Bay Packers signed GKevin Zeitler(ZITE-ler), placed WRJayden Reedon injured reserve and signed DTDavid Blay Jr.and WRColeman Owento the practice squad. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Wednesday.

Zeitler (6-4, 31

Stock Report | Jets Offense Developing its Counterpunch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Bears HC Ben Johnson Carrying Momentum into Week 4 Clash with Green & White

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Throughout the season, NewYorkJets.com will provide a Stock Report focused on players and themes that are trending after the Jets' most recent game and ahead of the next matchup.

This week's report features the Jets' offense and its ability to respond to adversity, the Green & White's special teams and t

Game Preview: Falcons vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 4

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:06:18 GMT

The New Orleans Saints host the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome for Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7:15 p.m. CT.

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Roster Moves: Jalen McMillan to IR, QB Added to Practice Squad

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:29:33 GMT

On Wednesday, the Buccaneers placed third-year WR Jalen McMillan on injured reserve due to a knee ailment, added QB Brett Rypien to the practice squad and promoted S Ifeatu Melifonwu to the active roster
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, including the placement of wide receiver Jalen McMillan on injured reserve. The Buccaneers also promoted safety Ifeatu Meli

Inbox: Just make it work

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The unit must prove it
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Brock from West Lafayette, IN
Good morning! No question but now I need a sweatshirt with a graphic of Spoff with wide eyes and full-cheeks exhale staring at his laptop. Preferably in the Rubber Hose animation style if possible. Please and thank you!
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Ben from Charlottesville, VA
I've decided this game is all about momentu

Indiana Football Digest Insider 2026 - Week six recap

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Indiana Football Digest Insider
Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea
NEWS AND NOTES
Kankakee Valley's Jon Ewing resigned from his positions at Kankakee Valley School Corporation on September 26 after posting a 0-6 mark in his first season with the Kougars. Athletic director Joe Wagner will be the acting coach for the remainder of the season with a search for a new leader taking place after the sea

Amazons October Prime Day Is the Big Holiday Test for Brands

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:33:22 GMT
Amazons October Prime Day Is the Big Holiday Test for Brands

Jon Cook on 30 Years at VML and Handing the Agency Over to His Best Friend

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:33:17 GMT
Jon Cook on 30 Years at VML and Handing the Agency Over to His Best Friend

ADWEEK Creativity Advantage- Building Fandoms Needs a Different Playbook

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:33:10 GMT
ADWEEK Creativity Advantage- Building Fandoms Needs a Different Playbook

Sandy Scott into world's top 100 men's rankings after second successive Korn Ferry Tour win

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:36:53 GMT
Sandy Scott into world's top 100 men's rankings after second successive Korn Ferry Tour win

SDPD Southern division will bring back walk-up services amid mold concerns

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:01:58 GMT
SDPD Southern division will bring back walk-up services amid mold concerns

Why North Korea could build a new bridge linking key port city to southern area

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:06:33 GMT
Why North Korea could build a new bridge linking key port city to southern area

Scranton Police awarded nearly $200K grant for event security road barriers

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:06:47 GMT
Scranton Police awarded nearly $200K grant for event security road barriers

Woman Charged With Murder At California Park Denies Guilt Latest News

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:05:02 GMT
Woman Charged With Murder At California Park Denies Guilt Latest News

Amber Guyger Granted Parole After Murder Conviction UK Crime

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:04:46 GMT
Amber Guyger Granted Parole After Murder Conviction UK Crime

Video- Eastpointe Police officer run over by suspect fleeing traffic stop

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:38:18 GMT
Video- Eastpointe Police officer run over by suspect fleeing traffic stop

Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police conduct 'traffic stop' on a couch

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:37:05 GMT
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police conduct 'traffic stop' on a couch

Video- Kansas City officer, Clay County deputy pull man from burning truck

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:56 GMT
Video- Kansas City officer, Clay County deputy pull man from burning truck

Trooper Hayden Phillips fatally shot while patrolling I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:48 GMT
Trooper Hayden Phillips fatally shot while patrolling I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky

Bodycam video released in NYPD shooting of woman who stabbed 2 in Times Square

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:41 GMT
Bodycam video released in NYPD shooting of woman who stabbed 2 in Times Square

UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recrf

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:33 GMT
UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recrf

Connecticut police terminated 80% of pursuits early due to restrictions in 2025, study finds

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:35:39 GMT
Connecticut police terminated 80% of pursuits early due to restrictions in 2025, study finds

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:38:11 GMT
San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

Sailing ban for ferries due to gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:06:38 GMT
Sailing ban for ferries due to gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea

Meet again- Beau Lamarre-Condons text to TV presenter year before allegedly killing him revealed

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:53 GMT
Meet again- Beau Lamarre-Condons text to TV presenter year before allegedly killing him revealed

'Never be the same'- the grim legacy of October 7

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:41 GMT
'Never be the same'- the grim legacy of October 7

Delta Goodrem a 'force to be reckoned with' on Strictly

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:29 GMT
Delta Goodrem a 'force to be reckoned with' on Strictly

West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly triggers Cricket Australia contract upgrade, pay rise

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:22 GMT
West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly triggers Cricket Australia contract upgrade, pay rise

Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:12 GMT
Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

Get physical- final steps for Newton-John's legacy

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:59 GMT
Get physical- final steps for Newton-John's legacy

Authorities probe FlyDubai co-pilot's Australian ties

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:50 GMT
Authorities probe FlyDubai co-pilot's Australian ties

Smotherman leads the way in quest for maiden PGA win

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:34 GMT
Smotherman leads the way in quest for maiden PGA win

Screen Queen TV Reviews- 70 Up, Small Prophets, Carrie, Gnomes & The Kardashians

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:27 GMT
Screen Queen TV Reviews- 70 Up, Small Prophets, Carrie, Gnomes & The Kardashians

Regional South Australia and Riverina viewers to lose Network 10 free-to-air channels

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:02 GMT
Regional South Australia and Riverina viewers to lose Network 10 free-to-air channels

The Sunday Times Editorials mood is glum

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:12:35 GMT
The Sunday Times Editorials mood is glum