With no time left in the first half, Katin Houser threw a 54-yard Hail Mary to Ty Robinson after the ball was bobbled in the end zone, and Illinois beat UAB 42-23. Sporting News called it an early contender for the craziest touchdown of the season. Bret Bielema told the AP he thought Houser had a 50-yard arm. This is the tape spectacle, not a sides board. Wright and Harris still expect to be added before Friday's SEC 105 — the official list is not confirmed here.
WRAL and ESPN report Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football GM on Thursday while the university investigation continues. WRAL says people familiar with the probe describe questions about Steve Belichick and alleged drug use, and separately about alleged sexual relationships involving staff and at least one player. This is the reported news, not a graded prediction.
WRAL and ESPN report Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football GM on Thursday. WRAL says people familiar with the probe describe questions about Steve Belichick and alleged drug use, and separately about alleged sexual relationships involving recruiting staff, assistants, and at least one player. The university says the investigation continues. This desk is summarizing those reports, not adjudicating the allegations.
NBC Sports Boston reported Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards, received a standing ovation, then hit two home runs as Boston beat Baltimore 6-5 on Thursday night. The take is the game result as reported, not a projection board.
Golf Digest published Jim Nantz's first-person account of consulting on The Gjallarhorn short course at Tepetonka in Minnesota with OCM. Nantz writes the destination is slated to open in 2027. This board is the posted account, not a graded prediction.
Golf Digest published Jim Nantz's first-person account of consulting on The Gjallarhorn, the short course at Tepetonka in Minnesota with OCM. Nantz writes the destination is slated to open in 2027. This desk is summarizing his posted account, not a site visit.
Dallas converted base salaries into signing bonuses for DT Kenny Clark, CB DaRon Bland, and TE Jake Ferguson, creating about $19 million in 2026 cap space, ESPN's Todd Archer reported. The club had about $14.2 million of NFLPA-listed space before the moves. Future add-backs are sourced (Clark about $1.5M in 2027; Bland about $2.15M across remaining years; Ferguson about $1.2M). Weekly cash pay is unchanged. This is cap construction, not a practice-squad dump.
No. 21 Utah beat Idaho 66-14 on Thursday night in Morgan Scalley's regular-season debut as head coach (ESPN gameId 401856768). Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes. Wayshawn Parker scored three touchdowns. Utah finished with 633 yards. The free moneyline on Polymarket closed Utah.
Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction Thursday night (~9–10:20pm ET per ESPN Dan Murphy / Max Olson / SDS / WAFB) prohibiting the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that put the named ~42 plaintiffs on the field, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. SEC late-Thu statement: presidents unanimously say schools should not roster former pros; conference will defend the standard and plans to appeal. Alabama federal suit from Thursday morning still unresolved. Friday SEC 105 r
On Thursday the SEC sued LSU, coach Lane Kiffin, President Wade Rousse, AD Verge Ausberry, and the LSU Board in the Northern District of Alabama, accusing them of recruiting players who had signed with the Browns, Saints, and Buccaneers. Greg Sankey testified the same day in Baton Rouge after a state judge left about 7 of 44 plaintiffs with SEC claims. Wright is practicing but likely sits Saturday vs Clemson under the seven-day rule; Friday is the SEC 105 roster deadline.
The Athletic's nearly five-month review found Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was in clear violation of its standards and should have been disclosed. Standards editor Mike Semel reviewed 903 stories, 77 videos, and 204 podcast episodes and did not find a clear link that she used the platform to promote Vrabel or his teams. He did not speak to Russini. The Athletic added editor's notes to four pieces. Russini resigned in April after New York Post resort photos. The A
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said passing-game coordinator Kevin Patullo already had half of Hafley's Green Bay pressures on tape from fan-filmed training-camp video before the Packers-Eagles Week 1 game in São Paulo. Hafley called it disappointing and said he is not sure what you can do about it. Miami's camp rules prohibit audio and video recording.
Good Good CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery are out after the Callaway driver-ad backlash. A Wednesday memo first reported by Business Insider said Kendrick decided to step down and Flannery chose to part ways. Co-founder Nahid Giga is interim CEO. Callaway had already ended the partnership and pledged $1 million to domestic-violence charities.
Amen Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension with the Houston Rockets, with a 10% trade kicker, through 2032. Shams Charania reported it Sep 3. ESPN says it is the same percentage of Houston's cap as Alperen Sengun's five-year, $185 million rookie extension in 2024. Thompson, the No. 4 pick in 2023, is the second 2023 draftee to sign a rookie extension after Victor Wembanyama. This is a contract, not a betting line
Apple streamed its first live MLB game in Vision Pro Immersive on Aug 28, Yankees vs Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. The feed is a separate 8K production with about a 180-degree field of view, spatial audio, and dedicated announcers, not a TV wrap. Three more September dates remain. The $3,500–$4,100 headset, weight, and battery life still keep it niche. Claims about lapsed fans sitting through a full game are Brodie Brazil's read, not Apple's.
Armchair Coach Justin's how-to says the game is in the trenches, the formation, and the matchups, not the ball. He walks a Chiefs zone-pressure bind, a Jesse Minter same-side four-man rush, a blocked alley for Derrick Henry, and a Seahawks smash-plus-scissors throw that put Jackson Smith-Njigba alone in the end zone. Teaching clip, not a scoreboard.
Deion Sanders is back in Atlanta tonight. Colorado opens at Georgia Tech at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN from Bobby Dodd Stadium. Brent Key told SI on Tuesday, "Deion is probably the biggest sports celebrity to ever play in the city of Atlanta, and he's coming back home." SportsCenter On Campus is live 5-5:30 p.m. ET from the top of Peters Parking Deck, with Matt Barrie hosting then calling the game with Chase Daniel and Paul Carcaterra. Last year Georgia Tech won 27-20 in Boulder. On r/CFB, Sanders' line
The Ringer posted a McShay Show clip in which Todd McShay says UCLA's Nico Iamaleava could be the breakout quarterback of the 2027 NFL Draft. The take is McShay's on-air projection as posted, not a consensus board this desk graded.
George Kittle and Nick Bosa are on the San Francisco plane leaving the Bay Area late Wednesday for Melbourne. That is the travel 53, not a Thursday dress list. Getting on the plane does not guarantee they play. Kickoff is Thursday, September 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix at the MCG. Kittle was activated off PUP on August 23, had two positive practice days, and is trending to play. Bosa is ramping after an ACL and tendinitis and said he expects to play. The Rams are taking the opposite constructi
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open on July 26 at 25-under 259, three shots ahead of Scottie Scheffler, in his third start as a pro. Three months after Auburn, Brandt Snedeker made the 21-year-old a captain's pick for Team USA at Medinah, September 24-27. Koivun is 48th on the U.S. points list and 66th in the world. Ben Griffin, 8th in points, and J.J. Spaun, 10th, were left home. FanDuel still has USA -400, Internationals +350, and a tie +1000. Kalshi's last verified pre-picks print is USA 81 percen
After Monday awards and Wednesday practice-squad fills, the in-season inventory is still open. Clubs may elevate up to two practice-squad players per week. A player gets three elevations, then a real 53 signing. Another club can sign your practice-squad player only onto its 53 and must keep him eligible three games. There is no practice-squad-to-practice-squad signing. The COVID weekly four-player shields are gone. No named skill poach has filed since Wednesday's practice-squad pack. Shop that b
The Patriots still have a $27.45 million option bonus due on A.J. Brown the day before Kickoff. ESPN's remaining-contract math is 2026 salary of $1.3 million plus that option, due Tuesday, September 8. Exercise and it prorates over five years, about $5.49 million a year plus the $1.3 million salary. Decline and the bonus converts to 2026 salary, about $28.75 million against this year's cap. Over The Cap prints the prorated shape as a model. The club has not filed that it picked the option up. Wa
Seattle moved running back Zach Charbonnet from active/PUP to reserve/PUP at the 53. He must miss the first four games. A 2026 bylaw change lets clubs open a 21-day practice window after the team's second regular-season game. He still cannot play until Week 5 at home against the 49ers. Week 1 backs are first-rounder Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. Reserve/PUP does not count against the 53. Injured reserve still counts against the cap. Run that backfield at https://realitysport
Colorado beat Georgia Tech 14-13 on Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium (ESPN gameId 401856776). Rahkeem Smith's kickoff return and the late blocked field goal closed the game. The free challenge on the old -6.5 board is closed from the real final.
