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Rangers willing to 'mix it up' ahead of opener vs. Astros

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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Sometimes, a manager has to go with his gut.

How else to explain why Texas' Skip Schumaker dropped Brandon Nimmo from the leadoff spot the past two games for Joc Pederson, who is batting .214?

The move worked, as the Rangers won both games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After having Thursday off, Texas will open a nine-game trip Friday night with the

Streaking White Sox, Cubs face off for city supremacy

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:55:08 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball heading into the Crosstown Classic on Friday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

The White Sox completed a three-game sweep of Kansas City on Thursday -- after going 4-22 against the Royals the past two seasons -- and are on their second five-game winning streak of 2026.

The White Sox, at

Tempo's first-ever road trip opens with doubleheader at Los Angeles

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:55:08 GMT

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Fresh off the first victory in Toronto Tempo history, the expansion franchise heads out on its initial road trip, beginning the first of back-to-back games at Los Angeles against the Sparks on Friday.

Marina Mabrey scored 26 points and Brittney Sykes added 18 as the Tempo finished off a victory to remember by getting past the visiting Seattle Storm 86-73 on We

MLB roundup: White Sox move above .500 for first time since 2023

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:40:24 GMT

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Randal Grichuk drove in four runs to lift the White Sox to a 6-2 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday, moving Chicago above .500 for the first time since winning its 2023 opener.

Grichuk hit a two-run home run in the first inning and then drove in two more with a single in third as Chicago won its fifth straight game. The White Sox also won five

NFL Week 1 lines: Seahawks, Rams listed as favorites for 2026 openers

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:40:30 GMT

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The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.

The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open the season against New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Seattle as 3.5- t

Super Bowl rematch and 10 other games to watch in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:05:17 GMT

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Not only do the Los Angeles Rams have a reasonable shot at becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on its homefield twice, the NFC West runner-up is by far the easiest team to find on the NFL's 2026 broadcast schedule.

Seven times the Rams are positioned for a primetime slot -- tying a league record -- barring a slip from contender status that would prompt network

Seahawks open title defense with Super Bowl rematch vs. Patriots

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:05:09 GMT

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For the first time since 2016, the first game of the NFL season will be a Super Bowl rematch.

The Seattle Seahawks will begin their title defense on Wednesday, Sept. 9 when they host the New England Patriots, the team they dominated for a 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory on Feb. 8.

This was one of the marquee matchups announced when the NFL announced its full 272-game

Luke Raley and Mitch Garver homer to lead Mariners over Astros

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:25:05 GMT

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Luke Raley and Mitch Garver hit home runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the host Houston Astros 8-3 Thursday afternoon, taking three of four games in the series between the American League West rivals.

Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 with a double and triple for the Mariners, and Luis Castillo earned his first victory of the season.

Castillo (1-4) allowed thr

Athletics acquire LHP Jose Suarez from Mariners

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:38 GMT

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The Athletics acquired left-hander Jose Suarez from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for cash considerations and designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment.

Suarez, 28, has posted a 0-1 record and one save with a 6.38 ERA in nine appearances (one start) this season with the Mariners and Atlanta Braves. He was 0-1 with one save and a 6.61 ERA in eight appearanc

Mariners place struggling C Cal Raleigh (oblique) on injured list

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners placed struggling catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.

Raleigh, 29, exited in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss against the host Houston Astros.

It is the first career IL stint for Raleigh, who smashed 60 homers last season as the American League MVP runner-up.

Raleig

Sparks to unveil Lisa Leslie statue at Crypto.com Arena

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:40:28 GMT

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The Los Angeles Sparks will honor Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie with a statue in Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena.

The team announced plans Thursday for a Sept. 20 ceremony ahead of its home game against Portland.

Leslie, 53, joins the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird as just the second WNBA player so honored by her franchise.

'To be cemented in Los Angeles, the

'It's going to be fun to watch': Against Royals, .500 White Sox pursue sweep

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:40:41 GMT

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Left-hander Anthony Kay pitched the Chicago White Sox to victory to start the team's current four-game winning streak.

On Thursday night, he'll take the ball again as the White Sox aim to sweep a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals, hoping the Chicago attack duplicates its effort from five days ago.

Or just about any day since.

Astros set sights on series split vs. Mariners

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith was absent from the starting lineup on Wednesday, although he did enter as a defensive substitution in the top of the ninth before recording a single in the bottom of that inning to snap an 0-for-12 slump.

Smith was stranded in the ninth before the Astros rallied for a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the 10th inning that

Delhi Capitals Academy enters United States with new centre in Seattle

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:33 GMT

Seattle [US], May 14 (ANI): Continuing its international growth, Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has expanded its global presence with a new centre in Seattle, United States. The academy will follow Delhi Capitals' established coaching curriculum and technical framework, designed to support structured training, performance tracking, and long-term player development.

Based in Seattle, the Delhi Capitals Cricket Aca

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.82 as Dodgers blank Giants

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:19:15 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Call also drove in runs in a new-look lineup as the Dodgers won for just the second time in six ga

Sounders continue to shine on home turf, knock off Earthquakes

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:05:21 GMT

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Osaze De Rosario came off the bench and scored on a header in the 89th minute as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 Wednesday night.

Jesus Ferreira and Albert Rusnak also scored for the Sounders (7-1-3, 24 points), who have handed the Earthquakes (9-2-2, 29 points) both of their defeats this season.

Nick Fernandez and Preston J

Zach Cole pushes Astros past Mariners in 10th inning

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:05:11 GMT

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Zach Cole delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros pulled out a 4-3 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

The Astros snapped a nine-game losing skid against Seattle with their first walk-off win this season. Brice Matthews, who opened the 10th at second base, advanced to third on a wild pitch by Mariners reliever Alex

Marina Mabrey nets 26, paces Tempo over Storm in first franchise win

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:40:27 GMT

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Marina Mabrey scored 26 points as the Toronto Tempo secured their first victory in franchise history, defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Wednesday night in Toronto, Ontario.

Mabrey connected on 9 of 20 from the floor and 6 of 11 from 3-point land while also notching four rebounds, four steals and three assists for the Tempo (1-1). Toronto also got a stat-stu

Netflix lands Rams-Packers, first NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:55:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Rams will host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Eve this season in a contest to be aired on Netflix, the NFL announced on Wednesday.

The Wednesday night Nov. 25 affair is one of five games Netflix will show this season as part of a revised deal through the 2029 season, according to reports. Netflix confirmed the 2026 game inventory, which in

NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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NFL players have their eyes on how soccer players are being treated for the World Cup. And they see grass fields being rolled in.

NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter is well aware that seven stadiums which house NFL teams are removing artificial turf and installing the softer grass for the World Cup, which

PWHL expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton in 2026-27

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:55:06 GMT

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The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, in 2026-27.

The fast-growing league officially announced its 10th and 11th franchises on Wednesday.

Las Vegas will play home games at T-Mobile Arena and Hamilton will be based at TD Coliseum.

'The PWHL's expansion to Hamilton and Las Vegas recognizes two distinct ma

Mariners seek to claim series against sputtering Astros

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:05:03 GMT

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For the second time in as many games this series, the Mariners' bullpen produced a shutdown performance that cemented a 10-2 road victory over the Astros on Tuesday and the ninth consecutive series win for Seattle over Houston.

Alex Hoppe and Domingo Gonzalez, who made his major league debut, combined to work three scoreless innings of relief on Tuesday after four

MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 7th vs. Rockies

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:25:13 GMT

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Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, striking out 10 and allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.Skenes (6-2), the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, held the Rockies hitless for 6 1/3 innings until Mickey Moniak looped a ball

Dominic Canzone's slam backs Bryan Woo as M's rout Astros

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Dominic Canzone clubbed his first career grand slam and Randy Arozarena produced a four-hit, three-RBI game in support of Bryan Woo, who worked six quality innings as the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed a 10-2 victory over the slumping Houston Astros on Tuesday.

The Mariners won their ninth consecutive game over the Astros, whose skid reached four. Arozarena sock

Earthquakes travel to Sounders for battle of Western giants

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:55:14 GMT

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The San Jose Earthquakes have lost just once this season in MLS play.

The Earthquakes (9-1-2, 29 points) will get a chance to avenge that Wednesday night with a trip to Seattle, but it won't be easy.

The Sounders (6-1-3, 21 points) extended their MLS unbeaten streak to eight matches (5-0-3) and haven't lost in 21 straight in all competitions at Lumen Field

San Diego looking for winning formula against recently trending Austin

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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San Diego FC will try to snap a nine-match winless run in league play on Wednesday when they host an Austin FC side facing a second tough away assignment in four days.

San Diego (3-5-4, 13 points) has looked close to a much-needed breakthrough in recent weeks, earning a 2-2 draw at home to LAFC on May 2 and a 1-1 result at the Seattle Sounders last Saturday.

Gabby Williams, Valkyries aim for 3-0 start as Sky pay a visit

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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Gabby Williams will try to parlay individual success into aiding her new team to another win when the Golden State Valkyries goes for a third straight win to open the season against the Chicago Sky Wednesday night in San Francisco.

A free agent addition who played the last four seasons for the Seattle Storm, Williams went past the 1,600-point milestone and the 3

James Rodriguez preps for departure as Minnesota hosts Rapids

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Former World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez will play in what is expected to be his final game with Minnesota United when the Loons host the slumping Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

The 34-year-old Rodriguez, who became an international soccer darling when he won the Golden Boot in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, signed a short-term

Chennedy Carter out to continue hot start when Aces host Sun

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:25:13 GMT

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Chennedy Carter followed up a career year in 2024 by playing internationally in 2025.

Back in the WNBA, Carter will look to turn in another strong performance on Wednesday as the Las Vegas Aces visit the Connecticut Sun for the first of two games in three days in Uncasville, Conn.

Signed to a contract last month, Carter recorded 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting fro

Tempo vying for first-ever win against visiting Storm

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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In just their second-ever WNBA home game as an expansion franchise, the Toronto Tempo will host the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night.

The Tempo (0-1) narrowly lost their home opener last Friday, falling by three points to the Washington Mystics. The loss came despite an impressive effort from the Tempo's highest-paid player, Marina Mabrey, who totaled 27 points, s

Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:05:05 GMT

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29.

Clarke's death was announced Tuesday by the Grizzlies and his representation, Priority Sports. A cause of death was not immediately known.

'We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,' the Grizzlies said in a statement. 'Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better per

Reports: PWHL set to expand to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:06 GMT

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The Professional Women's Hockey League has chosen Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, its next expansion cities, according to media reports Tuesday.

In Las Vegas, an official announcement is expected on Wednesday, per The Athletic.

Hockey News reported the Hamilton club will be officially announced Thursday.

The PWHL is expansion-minded.

The league be

Broncos, Chiefs to kick off 2026 season on MNF

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:07 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos take their AFC West rivalry to primetime in the opening 'Monday Night Football' game of the 2026 season.

The location was not yet announced.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is working his way back from a torn ACL and has targeted a return for the Week 1 matchup.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix also ended his season

Behind Bryan Woo, Mariners eager to continue dominance of Astros

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:25:14 GMT

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Despite their uneven start to this season, the Seattle Mariners have been able to rely on their stellar pitching staff, with the opener of their four-game series against the Houston Astros providing the latest example of that reliability.

The Mariners' 3-1 road victory over Houston on Monday was punctuated by five pitchers combining for 13 strikeouts against three walks

D-backs, shuffling table-setters, pursue series win over Rangers

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:24 GMT

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The top three batters in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup -- Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo -- have not found the form that keyed an offensive surge the last two seasons, although manager Torey Lovullo is trying.

After producing a combined four hits and the game's only run in the series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday, the trio will

MLB roundup: Yankees lose no-hit bid, fall to O's on Coby Mayo's 3-run HR

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run and the Baltimore Orioles, who didn't have a hit until the seventh inning, beat the visiting New York Yankees 3-2 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.

Mayo's homer came on the third pitch from reliever Brent Headrick after Ryan Weathers had silenced the Orioles for the first six-plus innings.

Baltimore, des

George Kirby once again pitches Mariners past Astros

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:05:06 GMT

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George Kirby posted a season-high seven strikeouts while Julio Rodriguez homered as the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed the opener of a four-game series against the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Monday.

Kirby (5-2) continued his stellar pitching against the Astros. He entered his 11th career regular-season start against Houston with a 5-1 record and 2.17 E

USMNT M Johnny Cardoso (ankle) expected to miss World Cup

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:05:02 GMT

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The United States Men's National Team will have one less option in the midfield with Johnny Cardoso set to undergo ankle surgery this week in Barcelona, Spain.

Cardoso, 24, was injured during practice with Atletico Madrid last week and was diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain. His initial timetable for a return was one month but he is now expected to miss at l

Sports Focus: One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:46:02 GMT

by Michael Place

MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United St

Astros look to wake up bats going into home series vs. Mariners

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:55:24 GMT

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After recording at least 10 hits in seven consecutive road games through the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the Houston Astros followed a four-hit performance on Saturday by scratching out only three singles to drop the series rubber match 5-0 on Sunday.

The Astros will open a seven-game homestand on Monday against the Seattle Mariners in the

Off to impressive start, Valkyries put away Mercury

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:05:04 GMT

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Reserve Janelle Salaun scored eight of her game-high 21 points in a key late burst, Veronica Burton chipped in with a double-double and the Golden State Valkyries took down the visiting Phoenix Mercury 95-79 on Sunday night.

In a battle of teams that won their season openers, the Mercury rallied from a 48-31 halftime deficit to get within 73-70 on an Alyssa Thom

Randal Grichuk helps White Sox rally past Mariners

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:05:13 GMT

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Randal Grichuk hit a tying home run leading off the bottom of the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox went on to defeat the visiting Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

The White Sox won two of three games in the series.

Grichuk greeted reliever Eduard Bazardo (2-2) with a home run that just cleared the left-field wall. Drew Romo followed with a doubl

Lexie Brown's 3-point spree sends Storm past Sun

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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Lexie Brown scored 17 points off the bench and the Seattle Storm secured their first win of the season with an 89-82 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in Uncasville, Conn.

A former first-round pick of the Sun in 2018, Brown shot 5 of 6 from beyond the 3-point arc to lead Seattle (1-1). She scored 14 of her points after halftime as the Storm recovered fro

Dodgers adjust pitching staff again, recall RHP Wyatt Mills

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:40:23 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their pitching staff for the third consecutive day, recalling right-hander Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday while returning right-hander Paul Gervase to Triple-A.

Mills, 31, is set to make his Dodgers debut after he signed as a free agent with the club in August upon his release by the Boston Red Sox. Mills was 3-2 wi

Washington program stems tide of hepatitis C cases

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:11:48 GMT

Data from the University of Washington show the state’s efforts to eliminate hepatitis C are working and might even be saving the state money.

The study shows that a state plan to eliminate the virus by 2030 has led to a 45% decline in new cases between 2018 to 2021.

Hepatitis C is a

Report: Assault claims ignored at Washington ICE detention center

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:24:53 GMT

A new report said officials at the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center in Tacoma have not been following legal processes for investigating claims of sexual abuse and assault.

The research from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights showed th

Here's a Look at the Chiefs' Prime-Time Slate in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:55 GMT

The Chiefs will regularly be featured in prime-time once again next season

Matt McMullen

The National Football League revealed the full schedule of games for the 2026 season on Thursday night, and once again, the Kansas City Chiefs will find themselves on the national stage early and often.

The Chiefs' prime-time slate this upcoming season includes two games on Sunday Night Football, two on Monday N

5 takeaways from the Raiders' 2026 schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Paul Gutierrez

Wow!

Just...wow!

Ok now, put away your torches and pitchforks and halt your march to the NFL's schedule makers' domain and hear me out for a second.

The Raiders not appearing in ANY primetime games this coming season for the first time since 2010 (barring any flexing), let alone being skipped over for an international game for the seventh straight season (the longest such streak i

The top 5 most-compelling matchups on the Broncos' 2026 schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Aric DiLalla

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.The Broncos' 2026 schedule is officially here, and there's plenty to be excited about.

Denver will play five games in standalone windows this season, including three prime-time games and a pair of holiday matchups. Then there are the rematches from a year ago, a series of key division games and more.

Simply put, it wasn't easy this year to create a list of

5 storylines worth following on 2026 Raiders schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Levi Edwards

The story of the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders season will be an interesting one to tell.

The Silver and Black have the seventh-toughest strength of schedule in the league and will face seven teams that made the playoffs in 2025.

In football, there's always a game within a game. A story to tell each week. And with no shortage of storylines for the Raiders, here are five that stand out among the

5 storylines worth following on the 2026 Raiders schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Levi Edwards

The story of the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders season will be an interesting one to tell.

The Silver and Black have the seventh-toughest strength of schedule in the league and will face seven teams that made the playoffs in 2025.

In football, there's always a game within a game. A story to tell each week. And with no shortage of storylines for the Raiders, here are five that stand out among the

Zero to 100: Breaking down key facts from the 2026 schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:14:59 GMT

Nick Eatman

Zero to 100

With the full release of the Cowboys' 2026 full schedule, let the speculation begin on everything from the amount of prime-time games, to the travel this team has to do early in the season, to the playoff teams on the schedule.

Like every year, the schedule is highly-debated for many reasons, with plenty of facts and figures surrounding these games.

Here is a few key numb

Miami Dolphins announce 2026 schedule presented by Skyscanner

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:55 GMT

The Miami Dolphins announced today their 2026 schedule presented by Skyscanner.

Miami will host eight regular season games at Hard Rock Stadium and will play nine road contests in 2026. The Dolphins will kick off the season on the road for the 39th time in franchise history as they travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 (Sept. 13). It will be the third time in franchise history that the Dolphins play the Raiders to start

Rams' 2026 Schedule Reaction: Instant Analysis

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:22 GMT

J.B. Long

Seven island games. One on a new continent.

Four of the first five weeks in prime time. Three additional kickoffs assigned to the Sunday afternoon game-of-the-week windows.

Arguably the biggest home schedule in franchise history. Plus, a refreshed and enhanced closet of uniforms to debut throughout.

The Los Angeles Rams are the favorites, and they're going to be featured throughout the

A game-by-game breakdown of the Raiders' 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:45:12 GMT

Rachel Gossen

The Raiders' 2026 schedule has been revealed. Now, take a closer look at the schedule as we break it down game by game.

Week 1

Miami Dolphins

Where:Allegiant Stadium

When:Sept. 13

2025 record:7-10

Last meeting:Nov. 17, 2024 Dolphins 34, Raiders 19

Instant Analysis of the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

Eric Smith
TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.
Go here forChargers single-game tickets.
Here are the biggest takeaways from the Chargers 2026 schedule:
Opening at home x2
The Chargers will open the season at SoFi Stadium for a fifth straight season.
But they will do so against a team they have rarely seen in Week 1 the

Eagles announce 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

A home opener against an NFC East rival. Five prime-time games. Three home games in December. View the complete schedule with analysis and more.
Dave Spadaro
Star power. The national spotlight. An international feature. Prime-time exposure.
Once again, the Philadelphia Eagles are a Team to Watch in the 2026 regular season with a schedule that opens at Lincoln Financial Field against Washington and e

10 Facts About the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:33:00 GMT

Omar Navarro
TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.
Go here forChargers single-game tickets.
Here are 10 facts about the 2026 Chargers schedule and what's ahead:
1. A NFC season opener
The Chargers will be playing a team from the NFC to kickoff the season for the first time since 2021, and hosting a team from the other conference

New York Giants release official 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:32:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
On Sept. 7, 2008, the Ravens defeated the Bengals, 17-10, in John Harbaugh's first game as a head coach.
Eighteen years and 192 more wins later, he will begin a new era with the New York Football Giants. And, once again, he will do it at home against a division rival.
The Giants will open the 2026 campaign the 102nd in franchise history against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sun

NFL announces Cowboys' 2026 complete 17-game schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:45 GMT

Tommy Yarrish
FRISCO, TexasThe Cowboys' 2026 regular season schedule has finally been released in full.**Tickets are available now.**
Dallas will be one of the most traveled teams in the NFL, as they're set to go across 27,980 miles this season looking to try and improve from their 7-9-1 finish in 2025 in year one under Brian Schottenheimer.
For the first time since 2014, the Cowboys

Chicago Bears 2026 schedule announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:00 GMT

Chicago Bears
The National Football League unveiled the complete 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday.
This season, the Chicago Bears are scheduled to appear in five primetime games and two standalone games, headlining seven premium regular-season matchups in 2026. Chicago's five scheduled primetime matchups tie for the most for the Bears since at least 2000. For the first time in franchise history, the

Calendario 2026, lleno de pruebas de alto calibre para los Raiders

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:00 GMT

Harry Ruiz
La temporada 2026 ya tiene forma para los Raiders, con el calendario siendo publicado de manera oficial y dejando detalles interesantes que podran terminar definiendo el rumbo del equipo desde muy temprano en el ao.
La campaa arrancar en el Estadio Allegiant ante los Delfines de Miami, marcando la primera vez desde el 2021 donde Las Vegas abrir una temporada en casa. Aquella noche de lunes termin

Cardinals Release Official 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:59 GMT

Team starts in Los Angeles against Chargers; home opener Week 2 vs. Seahawks
Darren Urban
The Cardinals will need to be road warriors when the 2026 season begins.
That's the message after the NFL released the new schedule on Thursday, with the Cardinals playing six of their first nine games of the season on the road, including opening the season in Los Angeles against the Chargers.
The home op

Calendario oficial de la temporada 2026 de los Dallas Cowboys

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:20 GMT

Somos Cowboys
FRISCO, TexasEl calendario completo de la temporada regular 2026 de los Cowboys finalmente ha sido anunciado.
Dallas ser uno de los equipos que ms viajar en la NFL, ya que recorrer 27,980 millas esta temporada en busca de mejorar su marca de 7-9-1 en 2025, en el primer ao bajo el mando de Brian Schottenheimer.
Por primera vez desde 2014, los Cowboys jugarn un partido de

Rams release official 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:02 GMT

Stu Jackson
The Los Angeles Rams' official 2026 schedule has arrived, carrying a significant primetime flavor with it especially at home.
After kicking off the season facing the 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL's first-ever Australia game, the Rams will host the New York Giants in their first year under head coach John Harbaugh on Monday Night Football for their home opener in Week 2. The primet

A Game-By-Game Look at the San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule Release

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their 2026 regular season schedule along with the opponents and date ranges for the team's three preseason games. The 49ers will face the NFC East and AFC West in cross-divisional play, while continuing to battle their NFC West opponents twice a year.
San Francisco opens the regular season on the road as they visit the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL's first-ever regular season

Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Chargers Communications
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The National Football League unveiled its complete schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, with the Los Angeles Chargers hosting Kickoff Weekend at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals as well as a pair of primetime games against the New England Patriots (SNF) and S

Patriots Announce 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Patriots will play six nationally televised games in the regular season, including kicking off the regular season on Wednesday Night at Seattle.
New England Patriots
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass.The New England Patriots announced their 2026 season schedule tonight. The defending AFC champions will play in six nationally televised games.

Titans 2026 Schedule Announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:29:00 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe 2026 schedule for the Tennessee Titans is now set.
On Thursday night, the team's entire schedule was released, including the team's three preseason contests.
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The Titans open the season with back-to-back home games, on September 13 against the New York Jets, and on September 20 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The opener

Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule Takeaways

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:28:00 GMT

Craig Peters
EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule is served.
The "17-course meal" will provide the team the opportunity to open at home for the seventh time in 11 seasons of home games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Vikings aren't scheduled to play on a major holiday, but they will make their Mexico debut one season after participating in the NFL's first double dip of internatio

A Game-By-Game Look At The Seahawks' 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:27:00 GMT

With the NFL schedule coming out on Thursday, heres a week-by-week analysis of the Seahawks slate of games.
John Boyle
TheSeahawks 2026 schedule was announced on Thursday, and it includes a franchise-record six primetime games, including the first Christmas game in franchise history. The Seahawks will play a total of 10 games against teams that made the postseason last year, including a Super Bowl LX rema

Seahawks 2026 Preseason Schedule Announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:25:00 GMT

The Seahawks three preseason games were announced on Thursday in addition to the full regular-season schedule.
John Boyle
The Seahawks' preseason schedule was announced on Thursday, with Seattle kicking things off with a home game against the Cowboys on Saturday, August 15. With nine home regular season games, the Seahawks will play two of their preseason games on the road, starting with a game on Sunday,

The Making Of The Seahawks Schedule Release Video

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:24:00 GMT

The Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule release video, which was a take on a fragrance commercial, dropped on Thursday.
Ari Horton
On Thursday, the NFL announced the full slate of games for the 2026 season, which, for the Seahawks, includes nine home games and eight road games.
Along with their six games against NFC West opponents in the Rams, 49ers and Cardinals, the Seahawks will host games against the

Games to circle: Giants play four in primetime

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Matt Citak
With only 17 matchups on the schedule, every game is a big one.
But of course, some games carry a little bit more intrigue than others. From going up against the reigning Super Bowl champions and last year's league MVP to facing former Giants coaches and players, this year's schedule has a little bit of everything.
Here are five games to circle on the Giants' 2026 schedule.
Gi

Seahawks 2026 Schedule Announced, Highlighted by Christmas Night Game

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:20:00 GMT

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Seahawks Communications
Renton, Wash.The Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule was announced this evening by the National Football League. The defending Super Bowl champions are featured throughout the season with a franchise-record six prime-time games, including two Monday Night Football appearances, along with a standalone game played on Saturda

One BIG thing to know about each opponent

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Matt Citak
After a long wait, the 2026 NFL schedule is officially here.
While the Giants' opponents have been set since the end of last season, we now know when those matchups will take place, starting with the primetime matchup against the Cowboys in Week 1.
A lot has changed inside the Quest Diagnostics Training Center since the end of the 2025 campaign. But the Giants aren't the only team to underg

Key Matchups and Storylines in the 49ers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Briana Jeannel
The San Francisco 49ers 2026 regular season schedule will be revealed today and the lineup features familiar rivals, international showcases, playoff rematches, and several storylines that already have fans counting down to kickoff.
Here's a closer look at some of the biggest matchups on San Francisco's 2026 slate, from international games, matchups at Levi's Stadium, and road contests away f

63 facts about the 14 teams on the Falcons 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:39:35 GMT

Learn about each of Atlanta's 2026 opponents ahead of the NFL's schedule release.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons' 2026 schedule will be released Thursday evening along with the rest of the league, giving fans their first chance to see the order in which games will be played this fall.
While the sequence of the games remains unknown for now the opponents Atlanta will face have

Seahawks Sign Receivers Rashad Rochelle & Trayvon Rudolph

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:14:22 GMT

The Seahawks signed a pair of rookie receivers on Thursday.
John Boyle
The Seahawks signed receivers Rashad Rochelle and Trayvon Rudolph on Thursday, adding a pair of undrafted rookie free agents to the roster.
Outside linebacker Devean Deal, who signed with the team as an undrafted free agent after the draft, was waived to make room on the roster.
Rudolph, who played for Toledo last season al

Inbox: The day we have all been waiting for is finally here

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

We have a whole lotta fun on the horizon here at packers.com
Wes Hodkiewicz
Davy from Watertown, WI
On the plus side, being up so late the night before Thanksgiving will help your internal clock manage all that early morning Black Friday shopping more easily.
You know the NFL schedule release is a big deal when there's an announcement, within an announcement, before the big announcemen

Seahawks Mailbag: Secondary Competitions, Breakout Rookies & More

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:24 GMT

You had Seahawks questions; we have answers.
John Boyle
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and the schedule release is coming tomorrow, which makes this a great time to dive into the mailbag to answer some questions from you, the fans. Once again, we branched out from Twitter/X to also get questions on Instagram stories, and the response was great, so thanks to everyone who submitted questions

Seahawks Sign Second-Round Pick Bud Clark

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:48:36 GMT

The Seahawks signed safety Bud Clark on Wednesday, meaning seven of eight 2026 picks are now under contract.
John Boyle
The Seahawks signed second-round pick Bud Clark on Wednesday, their seventh pick from the 2026 class to sign his rookie contract.
Following the signing of Clark, a safety out of TCU, only one of Seattle's 2026 picks, first-rounder Jadarian Price, remains unsigned.
The 64th ov

Chicago Bears 2026 opponents

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Larry Mayer
Ahead of Thursday's NFL schedule release, take a look at who the Bears will play at home and on the road during the 2026 season.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit Lions (9-8 in 2025)
Series: Bears lead series 105-82-5
Last meeting:Bears lost 19-16 Jan. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. The Bears rallied from a 16-0 fourth-quarter deficit to tie

What are the Top 5 Matchups on the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:11 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers, along with the rest of the league, are on the eve of knowing their2026 schedule, as it will be revealed Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (PT).
TheChargers 2026 opponentsare set and will include eight home games. They will host the division rival Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, as well as the Jets, Patriots, 49ers, Cardinals and Texans.
The Bolts will also

Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:02:28 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The Detroit Lions are taking part in the NFL's International series for the first time since 2015 by hosting the AFC Champion New England Patriots Week 10 in Munich at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time in Germany) on FOX.
The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl this past February after a 14-3 season and their 22nd AFC East title. They beat the Lo

Seahawks Legend & Captain Charle Young Dies At 75

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:59 GMT

The Seahawks mourn the passing of former team captain Charle Young.
John Boyle
Charle Young, a former team captain and member of the first playoff teams in Seahawks history, died on Tuesday at the age of 75.
Young, an All-Pro and Pro-Bowl selection with the Eagles early in his career, went on to play for the Rams and 49ers, winning a Super Bowl title with the latter, before finishing his 13-year NFL

Inbox: Sean Rhyan has found his spot

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The 2026 offseason has been the Packers chance to get younger and better
Wes Hodkiewicz
Markus from Switzerland
Supposedly it's NFL schedule reveal week...Just a few more sleeps...
I absolutely, positively, cannot wait for itwords I never thought I'd utter regarding schedule release. Our Packers digital and social department has some cool stuff cooked up.
Glen from Henri

Seahawks Sign Outside Linebacker Dante Fowler Jr.

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:20 GMT

The Seahawks bolstered their edge rush rotation, signing veteran outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr.
John Boyle
Before deciding where to sign for the 2026 season, free agent outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. had a long conversation with Seahawks outside linebacker and former Cowboys teammate DeMarcus Lawrence.
"We talked for like 30 minutes on FaceTime, just chopping it up, and after that I made m

Predicting the Broncos' 2026 schedule

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:28:44 GMT

Aric DiLalla
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.We're just a few days away from the Broncos' schedule being officially announced.
On Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. MT, we'll have Denver's complete schedule for you onDenverBroncos.com, the team's social channels and the Denver Broncos mobile app.
To pass the time, I'm taking my annual guess at how the Broncos' schedule will pan out. I wouldn't book any fl

Roster Moves: Chicago Bears sign four players

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears on Monday made the following transactions:
Signed the following players:
WR Kyron Hudson
LB Wayne Matthews III
WR Scotty Miller
LB Jon Rhattigan
Placed the following player on Reserve/Retired:
WR Squirrel White
Miller and Rhattigan join the Bears after participating in Chicago's 2026 Rookie Minicamp o

What Did We Learn at Jets Rookie Minicamp

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

David Baileys First Step; Hotel Walk-Throughs; Kenyon Sadiqs Shadow and Apples
Eric Allen
The Jets resumed Phase 2 of their voluntary offseason program on Monday. During the current phase, on-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and "perfect play drills" conducted at a walk-through pace. Team drills won't begin until Phase 3 and OTAs (organized team activities). But before we look ah

El Calendario 2026 de la NFL Ser Revelado el 14 de Mayo

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:24:56 GMT

Briana Jeannel
Uno de los das ms anticipados de la temporada baja est por llegar. El calendario 2026 de la NFL ser lanzado el jueves 14 de mayo a las 6 p.m. tiempo de la Ciudad de Mxico, revelando las fechas y hora de cada partido de temporada regular.
La mayora de los rivales de los San Francisco 49ers en 2026 fueron definidos a travs de la formula de rotacin del calendario. Adems de enfrentarse en dos oca

How to Tune In to the Bucs 2026 Schedule Release

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:04:21 GMT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Schedule presented by Ticketmaster and AdventHealth will be released on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET and single game tickets will be on sale.
Brianna Dix
The page turns to 2026. Fans can view the Buccaneers' schedule release on Buccaneers.com, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Official App, the Bucs YouTube channel and on social media at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Krewe can also tune

Adrian Peterson to be Inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor in 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:28 GMT

Lindsey Young
Adrian Peterson thought he was just reminiscing.
Turns out, the phenom running back is heading to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.
Peterson visited Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center last week under the premise of speaking to first-year players at Vikings Rookie Minicamp. He did that, sincerely sharing lessons he learned during his historic career with the young players, but

Seahawks 2026 Opponents

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A look at the Seahawks' opponents for the 2026 season.
John Boyle
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday, but the Seahawks' opponents for the 2026 are already known, having been determined by the league's schedule rotation, as well as their first-place finish in the NFC West.
In addition to their usual games against NFC West foes, the Seahawks will face all four teams from the NFC East a

2026 NFL strength of schedule for all 32 teams

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
The Giants' 2026 schedule is almost here. So, how tough is it?
Based on combined winning percentages from the 2025 season, they have the 17th-toughest schedule in the league. Their opponents had a combined winning percentage of .498 last year, just below the Commanders at .502. The Eagles have the "easiest" road in the NFC East at .481, while the Cowboys are 20th at .493.
The Bears (.550)

One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:49:19 GMT

by Michael Place
MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.
The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United

Ldor vdor- A real estate legacy passed down - Texas Jewish Post

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:05:32 GMT
Ldor vdor- A real estate legacy passed down - Texas Jewish Post

Man found guilty of attempting to murder police officers in bomb attack

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:45:17 GMT
Man found guilty of attempting to murder police officers in bomb attack

Six Flags Magic Mountain opens after bomb threat investigation

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:08:05 GMT
Six Flags Magic Mountain opens after bomb threat investigation