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8 September 2026
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Interviews
Derrick Henry: Winning It All With Lamar Jackson
Ravens running back Derrick Henry says a Super Bowl title with Lamar Jackson is his top priority after two seasons without deep playoff success.
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Matches
49ers Enter NFL Opener After Chaotic Preseason
Kyle Shanahan's 49ers face the Rams in Melbourne after a preseason marked by an FBI fraud arrest and Shanahan's own car crash injuries.
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American football
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Dog Wendy Stars in Ad
The couple's samoyed, Wendy, appeared in a Tommy Hilfiger campaign shot at New York's Plaza Hotel, posing alongside Kelce for the brand's shoot and promo video.
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Interviews
Malik Nabers: Beckham Is Why I Started Watching Football
The Giants' top receiver says Odell Beckham Jr.'s highlight-reel catches inspired him as a kid, and now they're teammates in New York.
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Matches
49ers arrive early in Melbourne, Rams gamble on late flight
San Francisco landed a week before kickoff, while Los Angeles delays its trip until 9 September, betting on the tactic that worked in last season's London win.
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7 September 2026
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Daily digest
American football: the main stories of 07.09.2026
North Carolina has opened an investigation into its football programme, and the staff Bill Belichick built in Chapel Hill is thinning around him: the general manager has resigned, and his son Steve…
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Interviews
Belichick Denies Losing Control of UNC Program
Amid an investigation into off-field conduct involving his staff, Bill Belichick insisted North Carolina's football program still follows the rules.
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Matches
Aaron Donald Set to Face 49ers After Comeback
Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers are treating Aaron Donald's return as certain for Week 1 in Melbourne, even without McVay's confirmation.
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Interviews
Jayden Daniels vows bounce-back in Commanders opener
Coming off an injury-ravaged 2025, the Commanders QB says he's ready to prove himself again as Washington opens the new NFL season.
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American football
Ciara Expecting Fifth Child With Russell Wilson
Singer Ciara announced on 7 September she is pregnant with her fifth child, her fourth with NFL quarterback Russell Wilson.
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Matches
Nacua and Jackson Set to Play as Rams Open Season
Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson to face San Francisco in the opener, even as the NFL continues reviewing misconduct cases against both players.
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Results
Kalshi Reverses Payouts After Michigan's Late Comeback
Prediction market Kalshi paid out Western Michigan backers early, then clawed back funds and repaid winners after Michigan's late comeback flipped the result.
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Transfers
Giants Re-Sign Jameis Winston and John Runyan
New York locks in its backup quarterback and starting left guard on new two-year deals, with Winston set to back up Jaxson Dart in 2026.
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American football
LSU Eyes Ex-NFL Players After Eligibility Ruling
A Louisiana court blocked the NCAA from stripping eligibility from former NFL players, letting LSU pursue Zavier Harris and Dequan Wright for its roster.
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Injuries
Trevayon Henderson still out with ankle injury
The Patriots running back hasn't fully practiced since hurting his ankle on August 24, leaving his status for Wednesday's opener versus Seattle uncertain.
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Matches
Kirk Cousins Named Raiders' Starting Quarterback
Head coach Clint Cubiak picked the 38-year-old veteran over rookie Fernando Mendoza to start Las Vegas' opener against Miami on 13 September.
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Results
Massachusetts stuns Rutgers as 29-point underdog
Pop Watson threw three touchdowns as Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37:21, ending a 16-game losing streak and pulling off its biggest upset since 2012.
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Interviews
Mason Rudolph relieved Myles Garrett left AFC North
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph reacted to Myles Garrett's trade from the Browns to the Rams, referencing the 2019 helmet-swinging incident between them.
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Injuries
George Kittle, Nick Bosa to Travel With 49ers to Australia
Both stars will make the trip for the Week 1 clash with the Rams in Melbourne, though Kittle's status for the game itself remains unresolved.
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Transfers
Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th Season
Minnesota re-signs the 37-year-old safety on a one-year deal worth up to $16.3m, eight days before the opener against Green Bay.
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6 September 2026
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American football
Emmitt Smith Accused of $2.5m Solar Investment Fraud
NFL legend Emmitt Smith faces a lawsuit from a Native American investment group alleging he diverted $2.5 million meant for a Texas solar farm project.
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Transfers
Cardinals Sign Michael Wilson to $75m Extension
Arizona locks up wide receiver Michael Wilson through 2029 with $47m guaranteed, rewarding his breakout 1,000-yard season.
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Results
Dabo Swinney Rips Clemson After LSU Blowout
Clemson's coach admitted his team was outplayed after a 10-51 loss to LSU, with the quarterback job still up for grabs next game.
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American football
Raiders' Allegiant Stadium Gets $75 Million Upgrade
Las Vegas approved $75 million in public funds to renovate Allegiant Stadium's north entrance, with the Raiders covering the rest of the $158 million project.
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