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Lilly combination therapy outperforms Zepbound in trial

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:08:25 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Eli Lilly's experimental combination obesity treatment helped patients with diabetes lose substantially more weight than its blockbuster Zepbound in a head-to-head mid-stage trial, the drugmaker said September 30.

Patients receiving the highest tested dose of EloraTZP lost an average of 23.3 percent of their body weight over 48 weeks, compared with 14.8 percent for those receiving the high

Jury finds Meta misled users over Facebook data practices

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:53:33 GMT

SANTA FE, New Mexico: Meta faces potential civil penalties in New Mexico after a jury found that the company misled residents about Facebook's data practices and its policies on hate speech and misinformation.

The verdict came on Friday after a two-week trial in a lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general in 2021. The case arose from allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm involved

Rolling Rangers ready to host Islanders in early-season rivalry game

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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In the opening week of the season, many things are going right for the New York Rangers and their retooled roster.

Their next chance to keep the good vibes going comes Tuesday night, when they'll seek a fourth straight win and host the rival New York Islanders.

After opening with a 3-0 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Sept. 29, the Rangers outscored the Tampa Bay Lightnin

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:55:25 GMT

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While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Higgins is day-to-day, and he didn't rule out the possibility that Higgins could play Week 5 at the Miami Dolphins.

'(We'll) see where he is at this

Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (Achilles) out for season

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will miss the remainder of the season after an MRI revealed Monday he has a torn left Achilles tendon.

'He's a tough guy to lose,' Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. 'We all saw what he was able to do in basically a half of football and the player he is. My heart hurts for him, his recovery, and what he's going through.'

Ashton Daniels, Florida State look to run past Louisville

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:40:32 GMT

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Resurgent Florida State brings hopes of climbing back into Atlantic Coast Conference title contention to Louisville in a crucial conference clash Friday night.

Louisville (2-3, 1-2 ACC) has lost by three points in all three defeats, and can't afford a third conference loss. The Seminoles (3-2, 1-1) lead the all-time series 18-6 and won the last meeting in Louisville in 2022.<

In road trip finale, Panthers aim to spoil Kings' home opener

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:40:25 GMT

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Before the Florida Panthers get to feel the energy inside Amerant Bank Arena for the first time this season, they'll have to experience another team's home opener Tuesday night when they visit the Los Angeles Kings to conclude a season-opening four-game road trip.

They opened the new campaign with a 1-0 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 29, then lost 4-3 in

NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:18 GMT

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The NFL on Monday suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games and referee Adrian Hill one game for separate instances of professional conduct.

NFL vice president of officiating Ramon George issued the suspensions.

Seeman made headlines Sunday when he was caught on video saying 'f-- you' twice to Arizona tight Trey McBride while he worked the Cardinals' game at the New York Gi

Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy expected to return vs. Vanderbilt

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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No. 9 Ole Miss anticipates having star running back Kewan Lacy back Saturday at Vanderbilt, but coach Pete Golding said Monday that the All-American will not carry a full workload.

The Rebels (3-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) will use a rotation at running back rather than allow Lacy to handle the bulk of the carries.

'That's going to be a constant rotation based on how (

Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo procedures

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:21 GMT

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and infielder Josh Naylor underwent surgery Saturday and are expected to be fully recovered before spring training, the team announced Monday.

Raleigh, 29, had a debridement procedure on his left shoulder, while the 29-year-old Naylor underwent surgery on his right wrist.

Following a historic 2025 season in which he hit a major league-le

Buccaneers say S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) out 2-4 weeks

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:25:21 GMT

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will miss two to four weeks after suffering a rib fracture, coach Todd Bowles said Monday.

Winfield, 28, suffered the injury late in Tampa Bay's 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday that dropped the Bucs to 0-4.

A two-time Pro Bowler (2021, 2025) and former first-team All-Pro (2023), Winfield has nine career inter

Vikings G Donovan Jackson (knee) likely out for season

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:55:23 GMT

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Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a left knee injury that will require surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

Jackson came away from Sunday's 15-10 home victory over the Miami Dolphins with a torn meniscus.

After he was a standout at Ohio State, where he

Report: Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (Achilles) out for season

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:05:11 GMT

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will miss the remainder of the season after test revealed Monday he has a torn left Achilles tendon.

Cooper was carted off the field Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he went to the ground untouched immediately after a snap in the third quarter. He grabbed at his left ankle as the play proceeded.

Cooper, 24, had 30

Spurs F Tobias Harris (calf) ruled out for preseason

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:55:12 GMT

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San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason due to a left calf strain, the team announced on Sunday.

Harris, who signed a two-year, $31 million deal with the Spurs in free agency in July, was injured during training camp.

The 34-year-old veteran is considered questionable for the Oct. 20 regular-season opener at home against Oklahoma City.

Harris

Agent: WR Tyreek Hill likely to sign this week

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:30 GMT

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Wide receiver Tyreek Hill could sign with a team this week, his agent told ESPN on Monday.

The free agent was released by the Miami Dolphins in the offseason and hasn't played since a season-ending knee injury in September 2025.

Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Hill, told ESPN he is negotiating with teams interested in signing the 32-year-old who is known to have been in cont

NHL roundup: Mikael Granlund's OT goal hands Ducks win over Panthers

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:55:13 GMT

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Mikael Granlund's power-play goal with 46 seconds left in overtime gave the host Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.

Granlund tipped in Carlsson's pass from the right corner for the winner, helping Anaheim win its first home game of the season.

Cutter Gauthier had two goals and an assist for the Ducks, who scored all three of their goals wit

Mikael Granlund's OT goal lifts Ducks past Panthers

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:25:15 GMT

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Mikael Granlund's power-play goal with 46 seconds left in overtime gave the host Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.

Cutter Gauthier had two goals and an assist for Anaheim, which scored all three of its goals with the man advantage in its home opener. Leo Carlsson contributed three assists and Lukas Dostal made 29 saves.

Carter Verhaeghe an

NFL injury roundup: Lamar Jackson hurts ankle, star WRs go down

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:19:07 GMT

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Lamar Jackson missed the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' 24-18 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but NFL Network reported that he's believed to be day-to-day with a left ankle injury.

Jackson was seen wearing a protective boot as he left the stadium, but Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated that Jackson avoided a major injury and said 'there were some talks' about h

Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper likely done for season with Achilles tear

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is believed to have sustained a season-ending Achilles tear on Sunday, according to ESPN.

Cooper was carted off the field after suffering a noncontact injury during the third quarter of Green Bay's 17-14 victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

'Not good,' Packers coach Matt LaFleur told reporters about Cooper's injury. Ask

Vikings improve to 4-0 with 5 FGs, keep Dolphins winless

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:25:14 GMT

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T.J. Hockenson had 13 receptions for 119 yards, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards for Minnesota, which improved to 4-0 for the 11th time in franchise history. Aaron Jones Sr. finished with 128 all-purpose yards (94 rushing, 34 receiving) and Will Rei

Sharks, Stars reversing usual early-season paths

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:05:03 GMT

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The Dallas Stars return home finally having scored, but coach Glen Gulutzan's team will still be in search of its first win when it hosts the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

It's the first time since December 2021 that the Stars have lit the lamp only once in a two-game span during the regular season. It's also a far cry from last season, when the Stars scored 273 goals. Thei

NFL roundup: Cowboys' last-minute TD caps big 2nd half, upends Texans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Javonte Williams ran for three touchdowns in the second half and CeeDee Lamb scored on his 17th reception of the game with 40 seconds remaining as the Dallas Cowboys collected a high-voltage 34-30 comeback victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Lamb posted a career-best 17 receptions and totaled 189 yards to help the Cowboys overcome a 10-point halftime defic

Jordan Love, Packers' defense keep Bucs winless

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers' defense picked off a pair of passes en route to a 17-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa.

Love completed 22 of 30 passes for 197 yards and Tucker Kraft had six catches for 42 yards and a score for the Packers (2-2), who moved to 2-0 on the road.

Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, mak

Winless Flyers aim for more improvement as they visit Lightning

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are not off to the start they were expecting.

Coach Rick Tocchet's squad visits the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and the Flyers will try to get their first victory of the season against a club that recorded its first win over the weekend.

Optimism abounded around the Flyers after last season ended with a playoff appearance, snapping a five-season

Packers, behind Jordan Love and defense, keep Bucs winless

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:40:32 GMT

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Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers' defense forced a pair of interceptions en route to a 17-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday.

Love completed 22 of 30 passes for 197 yards and Tucker Kraft had six catches for 42 yards and a score for the Packers (2-2), who moved to 2-0 on the road.

Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels,

Cam Schlittler to bring the noise as Yankees eye rebound at Rays

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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Cam Schlittler elected to stir the pot even before the start of the New York Yankees' American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Yankees' ace took aim at the Rays' fans, telling reporters that he doesn't truly feel his team is on the road to begin the best-of-five series.

Schlittler (1-0, 0.00 ERA) likely will hear it from the cro

Missouri rout of Florida shakes up AP Top 25; top teams unchanged

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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Missouri's surprise rout of Florida and Alabama's road blowout of Mississippi State on Saturday generated the most movement in the latest Associated Press Top 25.

The Tigers surged from 25th to 14th in the rankings after taking down the Gators 45-17 in Columbia, Mo. Florida tumbled from eighth to 16th one week after reaching the top 10 with a blowout win over Ole Miss.

Former NHL defenseman, captain Lyle Odelein dies at 58

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:19:03 GMT

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Lyle Odelein, the inaugural captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets and a former Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens, died at the age of 58.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Odelein died of a heart attack on Friday.

The Blue Jackets honored Odelein on Saturday night with a video presentation and moment of silence. The former NHL defenseman served as the

"I don't go to sets with a phone": Paul Rudd reveals his new habit during movie shoots

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:58:47 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 4 (ANI): Actor Paul Rudd revealed that he doesn't take his phone on the sets of the film because he is addicted to it, Variety reported.

The actor is set to play the moderator of the first-ever meeting dedicated to solving America's climate crisis in "A Statement," the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy.

Set at a Florida beachside resort in 1980, the film

Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

With a retooled roster, New York needed just 60 minutes to reach five goals in front of its fans this season.

While one strong home performance hardly dictates how things

Russia's "new doctrine" targets civilian sites in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:58:06 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], October 4 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries as a countermeasure against Moscow's newly adopted policy of airstrikes intended to coerce residents into abandoning Kyiv and other urban centres, while maintaining that civilian objects will not be targeted.

In an interview with Reuters, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraini

NHL roundup: Penguins cede 4-goal lead, sink Canadiens in OT

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:55:16 GMT

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Tommy Novak scored two goals, including the game-winner at 1:33 of overtime, to give the Pittsburgh Penguins, who relinquished a four-goal lead, a wild 6-5 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Evgeni Malkin, who finished with a goal and two assists, crossed a pass past Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson to Novak at the bottom of the right circle on

Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Mizzou runs it up in rout of No. 8 Florida

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:55:13 GMT

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Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 211 yards and three scores, and No. 25 Missouri's defense shut down star running back Jadan Baugh in a 45-17 victory Saturday afternoon over No. 8 Florida in Columbia, Mo.

Roberts broke two long second-half runs, one for 77 yards and later an 80-yard touchdown for the Tigers, who scored 35 straight p

MLB roundup: Rays flirt with no-hitter, blank Yankees in ALDS opener

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Drew Rasmussen did not allow a hit through 7 2/3 scoreless innings and Jonathan Aranda belted a solo homer, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series in St. Petersburg, Fla.Austin Wells broke up Rasmussen's no-hit bid in the eighth with a blast down the right field line. However, he was thrown out

Panthers, without injured captain Aleksander Barkov, take on Ducks

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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The Florida Panthers go into their third game of the new season with injuries creating the biggest headlines, which was the case during the 2025-26 campaign.

When the Panthers visit the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, they will be without center and team captain Aleksander Barkov, who was placed on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury on Saturday. He must miss at

No. 4 Miami's defense records 6 sacks, overwhelms Clemson

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:55:18 GMT

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Mark Fletcher Jr. ran for two touchdowns and Darian Mensah passed for a touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 4 Miami to a 41-13 win over host Clemson on Saturday night.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) moved into sole possession of first place in the ACC while beating the Tigers (3-2, 2-1 ACC) on their home field for the first time since 2010.

It was

Andrei Vasilevskiy sharp as Lightning beat Capitals

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:19:23 GMT

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Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 shots in his 600th career game, and the Tampa Bay Lightning won for the first time this season by topping the visiting Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday night.

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, and Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Conor Geekie also found the net as Tampa Bay evened its record through two matche

Drew Rasmussen dominates, Rays stifle Yankees to win ALDS opener

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Austin Wells broke up Rasmussen's no-hit bid in the eighth with a blast down the right-field line. However, he

No. 25 Missouri breaks through vs. ranked foe, routs No. 8 Florida

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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Roberts broke two long second-half runs, one for 77 yards and later an 80-yard touchdown for Missouri, which scored 35 straight p

Ashton Daniels scores record 5 TDs as Florida State routs Virginia

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:25:14 GMT

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Quarterback Ashton Daniels set a school record with five rushing touchdowns and Florida State stormed to a 38-7 victory against Virginia in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.

Daniels completed 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards and one interception and rushed 17 times for a career-best 136 yards in a dominant day for the Seminoles (3-2, 1-1 ACC). His sc

Bucs elevate Easton Stick to be backup QB vs. Packers

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers elevated Easton Stick off the practice squad Saturday to be their backup quarterback for Sunday's home game against the Green Bay Packers.

Stick will serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie from Kansas making his first career start. Regular starter Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand

Gio Lopez (5 TDs) guides Wake Forest in rout of Stanford

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for three others, Wake Forest's defense held Stanford to 197 total yards and the Demon Deacons thumped the Cardinal 57-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Deuce Lawrence, Steele Pizzella and Jamar Searcy also scored a rushing touchdown, while Jack Foley and Will Loerzel hauled in Lopez's TD passes for th

Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term IR

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:19:05 GMT

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The Florida Panthers placed captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve Saturday.

The move means Barkov will be sidelined at least the next 10 games as he nurses a left leg injury.

ESPN reported the Panthers remain optimistic that Barkov's injury is not season-ending.

Barkov was injured during the second period of Florida's 4-3 overtime loss to the San J

OF Aaron Judge (calf) left off Yankees' ALDS roster

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:05 GMT

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Captain Aaron Judge was left off the New York Yankees' roster for their American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees revealed their 26-man roster for the best-of-five series on Saturday morning, with Game 1 set for 6:38 p.m. ET in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Judge, 34, has not played since Sept. 16 with a strained right calf. The three-time league MVP la

Lightning chase 'pushback' in home opener against Capitals

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:55:07 GMT

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The Lightning stumbled to a season-opening 5-1 road loss against the New York Rangers on Thursday, far below Tampa Bay's standard but an October occurrence the club has seen before.

Tampa Bay will look to bounce back from its poor debut when it hosts the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Last season, the Lightning were abysmal out of the gate.

They won just once

Hurricanes, Flyers clash in matchup of surprisingly winless sides

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:40:23 GMT

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Two games into the season, the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers aren't exactly in playoff form.

The Hurricanes visit the Flyers on Saturday with both teams looking for their first victory of the young campaign.

Carolina's defense of its Stanley Cup title has gotten off to a rough start.

The Hurricanes dropped a 1-0 decision to the Florida Panthers on Tue

Sharks push for more early-season success against Kings

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:19:19 GMT

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The San Jose Sharks will look to show more of their identity when they face the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

San Jose opened the season with a 4-3 overtime win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Will Smith scored two goals and added an assist, and Mason Marchment also tallied in his Sharks debut as San Jose opened a 3-0 lead. Luca Cagnoni added his first care

New captain Thomas Chabot leads Senators into opener vs. Maple Leafs

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:19:05 GMT

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The Ottawa Senators will open their regular season Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

While the Senators are the last NHL team to start their schedule, their Battle of Ontario rivals already have split a pair of home games.

The Senators did name a new captain, defenseman Thomas Chabot, before their opener. He replaces Brady Tkachuk, who was traded t

Alex Tuch excels in Capitals debut as Hurricanes' slow start continues

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with the Washington Capitals, allowing them to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Cole Hutson, Jakob Chychrun and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who opened their schedule three nights after some other teams in the NHL.

Dylan Strome and

Dylan Garand picks up first shutout as Rangers top Red Wings

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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Dylan Garand posted his first career shutout while making 22 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the host Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday.

Sean Durzi scored on a first-period power play and Eeli Tolvanen chipped in an empty-net goal to spoil Detroit's season opener.

Garand was making his first start this season after going 2-0-1 in three appearances for the Rangers las

Rays' Drew Rasmussen looks to baffle Yankees again in Game 1

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:25:21 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East title and home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs with a resounding victory at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 22.

Drew Rasmussen put together a dominant effort that night and would love to do so again on Saturday when the Rays host the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the AL Division Series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rasmussen

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) out vs. Dolphins

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:05:06 GMT

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the visiting Miami Dolphins due to a sprained ankle.

Jefferson sustained the injury on a 10-yard reception in the first quarter of Minnesota's 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday.

An MRI confirmed a sprained left ankle for Jefferson, who did not participate in

NFL Week 4 Capsules

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:34 GMT

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Indianapolis Colts (1-2) vs. Washington Commanders (1-2) in London

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Colts -3.5. Total 47.5

Series rewind: Indianapolis has a 21-11 record against Washington all-time. This is the first game between the teams since the Commanders beat the Colts 17-16 in 2022.

With four combined wins since Nov. 10, 2025 - Washington has thre

Report: Phillies to 'gracefully' part from interim manager Don Mattingly

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:55:23 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies plan to 'gracefully' dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday.

The move likely will be made next week, and Mattingly will be offered an opportunity to remain with the Phillies, per the report. His son, Preston, is the general manager and answers to Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations.

The Phillies finished the

Red Wings, after tumultuous offseason, start campaign vs. Rangers

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings' offseason can be described as incomplete, a complete mess, or both. Ready or not, the Red Wings begin their season with a home game against the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Following a 10th consecutive season without a playoff appearance, the NHL's longest active drought, the Red Wings gave their fans even fewer reasons to feel good about the franchise.

NHL roundup: Connor McDavid's 5 points help Oilers outgun Canucks 9-7

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:05:07 GMT

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Connor McDavid scored a goal and had four assists, Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist and Evan Bouchard added a goal and two assists as the visiting Edmonton Oilers jumped out to a five-goal lead and then held on for a wild 9-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

It was the 15th five-point game of McDavid's career, tied for the seventh most in NHL history.

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna, A$AP Rocky's home indicted on attempted murder charges

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:33:48 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 2 (ANI): A Florida woman accused of driving across the country and opening fire at the Beverly Hills-area home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky has been indicted by a grand jury on 14 felony counts, including attempted murder, according to court records, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, of Orlando, is accused of firing a rifle toward the property on March 8, with

Luca Cagnoni's first NHL goal is OT winner as Sharks top Panthers

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:25:12 GMT

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Luca Cagnoni scored his first career goal 3:14 into overtime as the San Jose Sharks won their season opener on Thursday, beating the visiting Florida Panthers 4-3.

Smith's cross-ice pass connected with Cagnoni, whose shot from close range slid under the right pad of Panthers goalie Akira Schmid for the game-winner.

Will Smith had two goals and an assist and Mason Marchment

Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of Hakeem, commits to SMU

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a four-star shooting guard recruit in the Class of 2027 and the son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, committed to SMU on Thursday.

The younger Olajuwon plays at IMG Academy in Florida but grew up in a suburb of Houston, where his father spent 17 of his 18 NBA seasons with the Rockets and became a franchise icon. He also starred collegiately for the 'Phi S

Saints to honor 'Domecoming' anniversary in clash with Falcons

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons are ready to return to a familiar setting, paying tribute to a notable moment.

'Monday Night Football.' In the Superdome. Twenty years after a historic night for the hosts.

The Falcons visit the Saints 10 days after the 20th anniversary of the most memorable of their 113 regular-season meetings: the Saints' 23-3 victory in the f

Igor Shesterkin tallies goal, 24 saves as Rangers crush Lightning

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 24 shots and scored his first career goal, Pavel Dorofeyev and Mika Zibanejad notched a goal and an assist apiece, and the Rangers entered the win column for the first time in their 2026-27 home opener by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Thursday.

Shesterkin capped a spectacular night by gathering a rebound and flipping a rink-lon

NHL commissioner displeased by players' usage of no-trade clauses

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed his displeasure with how no-trade and no-movement clauses are being used by some of the league's players and said the NHL will be monitoring how the protections are being utilized in the future.

'As I look at what's happening now, I don't think that's a good thing. I don't think it's good for the player, the club or the fans' connection

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to return for 11th season

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:55:17 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are retaining manager Torey Lovullo for an 11th season, the team announced on Thursday.

Lovullo, whose contract expired after this season, has agreed to a two-year deal.

The Diamondbacks finished 86-76 this season -- the best record for a non-playoff team -- to miss the postseason for the third consecutive year. They were eliminated on the final day

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick practices fully, expects to play vs. Bears

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:13 GMT

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After missing the last two games due to a groin injury, New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully on Thursday and told reporters afterwards that he expects to play against the host Chicago Bears on Sunday.

The Jets acquired the 29-year-old Fitzpatrick in a trade with Miami Dolphins in March and inked him to a three-year, $40 million contract.

Fitzpatric

Capitals, Alex Ovechkin aiming high as they open season at Canes

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:05:14 GMT

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The Washington Capitals will strive for a better start to the season than what the Carolina Hurricanes were able to produce this week.

The teams meet Friday night in Raleigh, N.C., where the Capitals will play their season opener.

The spotlight has shined on the Hurricanes for months since they won their second Stanley Cup championship. Now, it's time to move on after

Reports: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo coming back for 11th season

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:19:10 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are retaining manager Torey Lovullo for an 11th season, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Lovullo, whose contract expired after this season, has agreed to a two-year deal, the Arizona Republic reported. The team has scheduled a news conference with Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen for later Thursday. Hazen is under contract through 2028.

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lands at LZ-40 after launching NASA's Crew-13 to ISS

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:57:14 GMT

Florida [US], October 2 (ANI): SpaceX successfully landed its Falcon 9 first-stage booster at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shortly after launching the Dragon spacecraft into orbit on Thursday, beginning NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

The milestone landing followed the launch of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke

No breaks for winless Chargers with host Seahawks up next

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:55:21 GMT

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Things won't get any easier for the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.

Sporting an ungainly 0-3 record, the Chargers travel Sunday to Seattle to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks (2-1), who will be in a surly mood after their 12-game winning streak was snapped in a 33-31 loss last weekend at Washington.

So what does Los Angeles need to do to get a victory?

Broncos brace for test from Brock Purdy, unbeaten 49ers

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:55:15 GMT

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Super Bowl combatants in 1990 meet for the first time in four years when the Denver Broncos visit the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.

The home team has won the last four meetings between the early season success stories, with rookie Brock Purdy watching from the sideline as a rookie last-round draft choice while Jimmy Garoppolo directed an 11-10 loss to De

Unbeaten Vikings focused on winless Dolphins, not records

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:40:24 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings have yet to lose. The Miami Dolphins have yet to win.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell does not want to hear about it. He is eager for his team to return in front of its home fans for the first time since the season opener when Minnesota (3-0) faces Miami (0-3) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

'We're going to need them,' O'Connell said of the home c

Jalon Daniels, 'frustrated' Bucs seek elusive win vs. Packers

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:19:13 GMT

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It has been a while since the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both began a season with this much adversity.

Ahead of what feels like a pivotal early-season meeting in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday afternoon, neither of the two veteran head coaches are wavering in their confidence to right the ship.

Tampa Bay (0-3) is winless through three weeks for the first time sin

Flyers, after historic opening loss, aim to rebound vs. Devils

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:40:21 GMT

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The Devils will start their season Thursday against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers, who all but assured Wednesday that New Jersey's opener will go better than their own.

The Flyers will look to bounce back from a historic season-opening defeat when they face the Devils in Newark, N.J.

Philadelphia set a franchise record for the largest margin of defeat in a season opene

MLB roundup: Yankees, White Sox, Padres complete wild-card sweeps

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:05:19 GMT

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Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer during a six-run sixth inning and finished with four RBIs as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-2 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and a two-game sweep of an American League wild-card series.

The Yankees led 2-1 entering the sixth before taking command with the big inning, which was capped by Bellinger's homer off Garrett W

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 as Yankees cap one-sided sweep of Red Sox

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:40:38 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer during a six-run sixth inning and finished with four RBIs as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-2 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and a two-game sweep of an American League wild-card series.

The Yankees beat the Red Sox in the wild-card round for the second straight year and were significantly more prolific at

Led by Macklin Celebrini, youthful Sharks battle Cup-contending Panthers

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:40:29 GMT

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The San Jose Sharks hope their young core is ready to take the next step, while the visiting Florida Panthers look to regain the form that led to a pair of Stanley Cups when the teams meet Thursday.

After back-to-back championships, an injury-plagued Panthers club missed the playoffs last season. San Jose, meanwhile, opens its season with youth again at the forefront as it vie

Great goalie matchup expected as Rangers open at home vs. Lightning

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:40:29 GMT

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There is no place for the New York Rangers to go but up as they open their home schedule against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Tuesday's contest against the host Boston Bruins looked a lot like the season opener last year for a New York club that finished last in the Eastern Conference.

The Rangers watched the Original Six tilt unravel as the home side hit the

Families of kids with disabilities want more mainstreaming of care

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:04:16 GMT

California families with disabled children are speaking out in favor of providing care in the most mainstream setting possible, in light of a move by the federal government to weaken protections meant to reduce the use of institutional care.

The Justice Department issued a memo in June saying states are not requi

In Florida, Gullah Geechee foodways offer climate lessons

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:49 GMT

For generations, Gullah Geechee people have grown food in season, preserved what they could and wasted almost nothing. In Florida, such sustainable knowledge can be valuable in lean times and beyond.

The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved Africans who lived in coastal areas. A

As Florida downplays global warming, Climate Week pushes back

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:58:29 GMT

Florida's Department of Education has proposed new science standards critics said minimize evolution and avoid the phrase "climate change."

The department says it isn't removing those topics.

Isaiah McDuffieandTy'Ron Hopperare the next linebacker

'Heartbeat' Joshua Metellus Celebrates 100th Vikings Game

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:51 GMT

Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.Joshua Metellus is proud of two different numbers this Victory Monday.

Most importantly, the Vikings are 4-0 afterplaying team defensein a 15-10 win Sunday over the Dolphins. The game also marked his 100th regular-season outing in Purple since being drafted and it was against the South Florida native's hometown team.

"There's so many words I could use, but re

Cowboys open practice window for All-Pro Tyler Smith

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:11:34 GMT

Patrik Walker

FRISCO, TexasAs the Dallas Cowboys work to continue improving upfront with their offensive line, they'll soon get their biggest weapon back from injury. Tyler Smith, the team's All-Pro left guard, underwent surgery just ahead of the 2026 season to repair a damaged ligament in his thumb.

The initial prognosis was 4-6 weeks, which landed Smith on the injured reserve list with de

Todd Bowles: Bucs Need to Split Backfield Reps Three Ways

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:47:49 GMT

Sean Tucker's touchdown run and fourth-down conversion in limited action against the Packers has reignited the discussion over how the Bucs should be distributing their backfield reps between him, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had three running backs active for their Week Four game against the Green Bay Packers, and all three contributed to the best offensive positio

Three Takeaways: Dolphins Rally Comes Up Just Short in Minnesota

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:26:01 GMT

Travis Wingfield

The Dolphins faced yet another unbeaten team in Week 4, and for a second straight week, Miami took its opponent to the wire in a fourth-quarter battle. The Vikings remained unbeaten with a 15-10 victory in a game where the ball bounced Minnesota's way on several occasions. The young Dolphins, led by a record-setting rookie linebacker, are still learning how to close out games.

1. G

Updates: Javonte with Emmitt-like milestone

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:55:39 GMT

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Oct. 4
Javonte Williams#33 RBHeight: 5-10Weight: 222 lbsCollege: North Carolina
5:21 p.m.What a difference a week makes. This time, down in the goal line, the Cowboys didn't go away from Javonte Williams. In fact, they fed him the ball over and over as he scored three touchdowns.
The 3-TD game is the most since by a Cowboys running back on the ground since Tony Poll

Cade Otton Rising Up Bucs' Tight End Ranks | Data Crunch

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Cade Otton is now in sole possession of third place in franchise history for receptions by a tight end, while rookie LB Josiah Trotter continues to produce and S Antoine Winfield produces another big play
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneerslost to the Green Bay Packers, 17-14, in Week Four, in the process dropping to 0-4 in a season for the first time since 2013. Dating back to last season, the Buccaneer

Takeaways from Buccaneers-Packers | Week 4

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:12:53 GMT

Top observations from the 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Week Four
Brianna Dix
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped to 0-4 for the first time since 2013 following a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Week Four. Sunday's clash marked the club's fourth consecutive loss by seven points or less as protection broke down in the waning moments. Late in th

Spagnola: How crazy was bagging this victory

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
HOUSTON, TexasAnd in the end, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said,"Our guys fought like crazy."
You want "crazy," let me give you crazy, man, with the Dallas Cowboys departing this self-proclaimed "-Town with a crazy, nail-chomping 34-30 victory over the still winless Texans.
Why,these Cowboys fell behindby10 pointstwicehere Sunday afternoon before 71,227 at R

Inbox: It's a huge loss, no getting around that

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The defense has to take a deep breath and solider on
Mike Spofford
Geoffrey from North Osman, WI
May I exhale now?
My eyes were wide and cheeks were full again after that one.
Jonathan from St. Joseph, MO
Bay of Pigs is appropriate. That was a slop fest. Penalties, turnovers. Nice to see the O-line play better but that type of performance didn't pass the eye test.

Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:27:55 GMT

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win over the Lions in Week 4
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CHARLOTTE A look inside the numbers and snap counts from Sunday's 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 4.

The Panthers have scored over 30 points for the third time this season, marking the first time in team history they have surpassed 30 points in three of their fi

Game Recap: Dolphins Fall to Vikings, 15-10, in Tight Road Battle

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:33:00 GMT

Grace O'Donnell
The Miami Dolphins kept the game within reach behind a strong defensive showing but fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 15-10, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Miami's defense came out with energy. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler recorded the unit's first sack of the season on Minnesota's opening offensive play, bringing quarterback Kyler Murray down for an eight-yard loss at the Vikings' 40-yard line.

Injuries Pile Up for Ravens in Win Over Titans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Ryan Mink
Lamar Jackson wasn't the only Raven forced to the sideline in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), tight end Durham Smythe (Achilles), and right guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) also suffered injuries that forced them to the sideline for the rest of the game.
Head Coach Jesse Minter said after the game that he didn't have any more updates on their status.

Joey Porter Jr.'s impact is immediate

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:45:57 GMT

Kurt Daniels
After the Cowboys acquired star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, the question became how quickly would he assimilate into the Dallas defense? Could he make a difference against the Houston Texans just four days later?
Not surprisingly, he indeed did, despite this being his first game of the season after back troubles kept him out of the Steelers'

Packers Hold Off Bucs in Jalon Daniels' Debut Start

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Making history as the first undrafted rookie to start at quarterback for the Buccaneers, Jalon Daniels led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback but the final drive stalled due to protection issues as the Bucs lost to the Packers, 17-14, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium
Scott Smith
Rookie QB Jalon Daniels, making his first NFL start, threw for 148 yards and a touchdown, ran for another 55 yards and led a s

Buccaneers' Next Game: Battle in Dallas Gets Prime-Time Stage

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT

The Buccaneers will hit the road and take the national spotlight on Thursday night when they take on the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T stadium and try to get their first win of the 2026 season
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a national audience in Week Five as they seek to get their first win of 2026 and claw back into the NFC South race. The Buccaneers will join the Dallas Cowboys at AT&a

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' victory over Buccaneers

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:07:10 GMT

Green Bay couldnt put game away on offense
Mike Spofford
TAMPA The Packers survived the Florida heat and their own fourth-quarter mistakes on offense to leave Raymond James Stadium with a 17-14 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Here are five takeaways from the win, which improved Green Bay to 2-2.
1. It wasn't easy.
Despite playing a winless team starting an undraft

Packers hold on to beat Buccaneers, 17-14

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Defense gets clutch stops late
byWes Hodkiewicz&Mike Spofford
TAMPA The Packers needed their defense to come up big in the fourth quarter on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, and despite some tough injuries it did, stopping the Buccaneers on fourth down near midfield with less than two minutes left to preserve a 17-14 victory.
Green Bay blew two chances to put the game away on offense, with a fum

Packers lead Buccaneers 17-7 after three

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Tucker Kraft catches 2-yard TD; Edgerrin Cooper ruled out with an Achilles injury
Wes Hodkiewicz
TAMPA Tucker Kraft caught his first touchdown of the season on a 2-yard fade to push the Packers' lead to 17-7 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three quarters.
Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was carted off with an Achilles injury and has been ruled out.
Packers and Buccaneers scoreless afte