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NFL - Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB over Fernando Mendoza for Week 1 - Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Kirk Cousins will be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.
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Soccer -- USA soccer star Folarin Balogun nixes transfer to Everton2 hours ago
Soccer -- Manchester City agree to $169M deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez -- Manchester City agreed to a $169 million deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder joined the Blues from Benfica in 2023.4 hours ago
Entertainment News -- Naomi Osaka channels NBA star Allen Iverson with U.S. Open look -- Tennis pro Naomi Osaka honored retired basketball star Allen Iverson with her look for her match against Anastasia Zakharova at the U.S. Open.7 hours ago
U.S. Open: Coco Gauff advances to second round6 hours ago
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix9 days ago
MLB -- Alex Bregman homers three times to help Cubs set NL long ball record -- Alex Bregman hit three homers in a win over the Milwaukee Brewers to help the Chicago Cubs set a National League mark for blasts in a calendar month.5 hours ago
NFL -- Dallas Cowboys claim RB Emari Demercado off waivers -- The Dallas Cowboys claimed former Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado off waivers, the NFL announced Monday through its transaction wire.17 hours ago
Soccer -- Karim Benzema to leave Saudi soccer club Al Hilal -- Al Hilal and French striker Karim Benzema mutually agreed to part ways, the Saudi soccer club announced Monday. Benzema joined the team in February.1 day ago
NFL -- Chase leads Top-75 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2026 -- Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 75 wide receiver rankings for the 2026 NFL season.1 day ago
NFL -- Fantasy football: Gibbs, Barkley lead Top-75 running back rankings -- Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 75 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2026 season.1 day ago
Soccer -- Argentina's Lionel Messi to retire from international soccer -- Argentina's Lionel Messi will retire from international soccer, ending a legendary, record-breaking tenure, he announced Monday on Instagram.2 days ago
NFL -- Burrow, Allen lead 2026 Top-20 fantasy football quarterback rankings -- Joe Burrow and Josh Allen lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL season.23 hours ago
Sports News -- U.S. Open: Djokovic struggles with 'serious issue' in early upset loss -- Novak Djokovic cited issues with his fitness level after his first opening-round loss at a Grand Slam in over two decades at the 2026 U.S. Open.1 day ago
Sports News -- Five Breeders' Cup slots awarded in weekend horse racing -- Leading Change upset the Grade I Travers Stakes at Saratoga, defeating most the country's top 3-year-olds, in a big weekend of horse racing2 days ago
NFL -- Tua Tagovailoa unfazed about Atlanta Falcons quarterback starter race -- Tua Tagovailoa said he's not "worried about" his status in the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle after a preseason win Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla.2 days ago
NHL -- Colorado Avalanche sign Cale Makar to largest contract in NHL history -- The Colorado Avalanche signed Cale Makar to a $163.2 million extension, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history, his agency said Friday.2 days ago
Fantasy football cheat sheet: Gibbs, Barkley lead Top 200 rankings1 day ago
Ex-NFL star, CBS broadcaster Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI20 hours ago
Minnesota Vikings to sign edge rusher Kyle Van Noy6 hours ago
Tiger Woods gets plea deal in DUI case, loses license for 5 years2 hours ago
Aaron Judge could make New York Yankees return by Sept. 81 day ago
U.S. Open: Naomi Osaka advances to second round1 day ago