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Chiefs aim for another Super Bowl title after loss to Eagles spoiled their three-peat bid
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs (17-3) Expectations Super Bowl or bust. Really, that is the only expectation in Kansas City these days, especially after the Chiefs came up short in their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. And the Chiefs didn’t just lose to the Eagles in the Super Bowl in February, they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Alabama aims to overcome road woes against rebuilding Florida State in opener
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — If No. 8 Alabama is going to return to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide will need to play better away from home. It starts Saturday at rebuilding Florida State. The Tide, which lost four times outside Tuscaloosa in 2024 and failed to reach the CFP, gets an early chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs brace for Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension with deep wide receiver roster
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs knew that Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension was coming down from the NFL this week. That’s why they kept eight wide receivers on cutdown day. Now, they believe they are better suited to deal with the absence of their No. 1 wide receiver than they were last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill set to practice, on track for Week 1 opener vs. Colts
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is set to return to practice Thursday and is on track to play in Miami’s Week 1 opener against the Indianapolis Colts, coach Mike McDaniel said. Hill will practice in a limited capacity after being sidelined the past several weeks with an oblique injury. McDaniel said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Tech faces Colorado in Friday night showdown at Folsom Field
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Georgia Tech at Colorado, Friday, 8 p.m. ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Tech by 4.5. How to watch: ESPN Key Stats Georgia Tech (2024) Overall offense: 424.5 yards per game (35th in FBS) Passing: 237.5 yards per game (54th) Rushing: 887.0 yards per game (32nd) Scoring: 28.9 points per game (55th) Overall defense: 342.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After winning 4 straight division titles, Buccaneers are aiming for a deeper playoff run
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8) Expectations The four-time defending NFC South champions aren’t satisfied with owning their division. They want to go on a deep playoff run and have the talent to make the franchise’s 50th season special. Baker Mayfield has turned into an elite quarterback on his fourth team. He’s coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors forward Mamukelashvili leads Georgia to 83-69 upset of Spain at EuroBasket
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 19 points to lead Georgia to a 83-69 upset victory over defending champion Spain at EuroBasket Thursday. Mamukelashvili added seven rebounds and six assists as Georgia outrebounded Spain 46-29. Spain shot poorly in a disjointed performance — only making 6 of 13 free throws — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season’s playoff hopes
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins (8-9) Expectations The Dolphins had high hopes entering last season after making the playoffs in each of coach Mike McDaniel’s first two years. Miami hardly lived up to its goal of making a deep playoff run, largely because of injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion, hip), starting right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox place Nathaniel Lowe on paternity list and activate Rob Refsnyder
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity list Thursday and activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list. Lowe, who signed with the Red Sox Aug. 18 after being released by Washington two days earlier, is hitting .296 with a homer and seven RBIs in nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel aims to turn team around after back-to-back 4-13 seasons
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots (4-13) Expectations The Patriots made an abrupt course correction, parting ways with former coach Jerod Mayo after just one season following the team’s second straight 4-13 finish. Enter new coach Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker with a connection to the past run of Super Bowl wins, having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expectations remain high for Allen-led Bills, with focus on team finally dethroning Chiefs atop AFC
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills (15-5) Expectations They’re high as usual for the Josh Allen-led team that’s projected to win its sixth straight AFC East title. The biggest question is also a familiar one: Will this finally be the year the Bills get over the playoff hump and displace the Kansas City Chiefs ... Read More »
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