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The Athletic is a subscription-based sports website covering professional and college teams in Chicago, Toronto, and more than 20 other North American cities. The site also covers national stories in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer through a mix of long-form journalism, original reporting, and podcasts. Their business model is predicated on dis-aggregating the sports section of local newspapers and reaching non-local fans that are not reached by a local newspaper. Source
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Search ArticlesSeahawks overcome loss of Sam Darnold, rally to top Patriots in season opener
In a highly anticipated Super Bowl LXI rematch, the Seattle Seahawks overcame the loss of starting quarterback Sam Darnold on their first series — and a 10-0 third-quarter deficit — to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL’s 2026 season opener. Jason Myers’ 26-yard field goal with 5:50 remaining provided the winning margin. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, last season’s MVP runner-up, struggled mightily in the second half against the tough Seahawks defense.
Ex-Michigan hockey players sue, alleging hazing akin to ‘sexualized abuse’
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 16 men’s hockey players who competed at the University of Michigan between 1984 and 2001 alleges the players were subjected to hazing rituals that amounted to a form of “sexualized abuse” that would be “immediately recognized as torture under any other circumstance.” The lawsuit includes graphic descriptions of hazing, including “forced shaving of genitals” and “tying men’s testicles to hockey helmets or buckets weighted with hockey pucks.” Players reported being...
Patriots WR A.J. Brown ruled out vs. Seahawks with ankle injury
SEATTLE — The New England Patriots traded for A.J. Brown this offseason with high hopes for how the talented wide receiver could transform their offense. But after a quick start, it was a tough season opener for Brown, who suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s game in Seattle against the Seahawks. Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading to the locker room for further examination.
What to know about Drew Lock, the Seahawks backup QB replacing injured Sam Darnold
Five plays into the 2026 regular season, Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the game against the New England Patriots with a hip injury and was later ruled out. Eighth-year quarterback Drew Lock took over for Darnold, marking his first extended NFL action in the regular season since 2024. Lock hasn’t played much recently, appearing in just five games last season and attempting three passes, completing two.
Sam Darnold injures hip on first drive of opener vs. Patriots, questionable to return
SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold injured his hip on the first drive of the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday night and is questionable to return. Darnold was sacked by New England Patriots pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones on third-and-6 to end the Seahawks’ first series. He limped lightly off the field, then, after spending a short amount of time on the bench, went into the medical tent on the sideline.
Quinn Hughes happy with Wild but in no rush to sign extension: ‘I want to take my time’
LAS VEGAS — Just listening to Quinn Hughes describe his 2025-26 season was exhausting. “I got traded in December, I was (in Minnesota) for six, seven days, then you go home for Christmas for four days,” Hughes said Wednesday at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour in Las Vegas. “You come back, we have the longest road trip in Wild history because of the World Juniors being at the rink. And then you go home for two weeks. And then you go to the Olympics for a month.
Yankees to call up Anthony Volpe with Jazz Chisholm Jr. going to IL: Source
NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe’s transition to second base has mostly flown under the radar. The former New York Yankees starting shortstop, who won a Gold Glove as a rookie three years ago, has been away from the big-league spotlight, playing at Triple A in the wake of getting demoted in early August. But the Yankees have liked what they have seen from the 25-year-old as he’s taken to the new position, according to Ryan Hunt, the team’s infield, outfield and base running coordinator.
How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for September 9
The Arizona Diamondbacks hope to sweep the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 7:40 p.m. ET. Zac Gallen (3-9, 6.34 ERA) gets the start for the Diamondbacks, who are 78-68 this season and second in the NL West. Daniel Lynch (4-5, 3.51 ERA) is the expected starter for the Royals, who are 64-82 and fifth in the AL Central. How to watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals Diamondbacks vs.
Khosla family, the new Seahawks owners, feels ‘lucky’ to own reigning Super Bowl champs
SEATTLE — Eight months ago, it dawned on Vinod Khosla and his son, Neal, that Lumen Field stands a cut above. The duo attended the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-6 playoff win over San Francisco in January as 49ers fans, donning attire in support of the losing squad. It was their first game at Lumen Field. At the time, the Khosla family owned a minority stake in the 49ers, which they will soon sell as part of their agreement to buy the Seahawks.
Barcelona’s Rodri apologises after cameras caught him calling Valencia ‘weak’ during 5-0 victory Original
Rodri has apologised to Valencia after disparaging comments he made about the La Liga side were made public. Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 at the Mestalla, a result that left the club rooted to the foot of the table with no wins in their first four matches. During the match, Movistar’s cameras captured Rodri on the bench talking to Pau Cubarsi and Raphinha. Although there was no audio, by reading Rodri’s lips, the television channel reported that he had said: “They’re really weak (Valencia).