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Written By Jason Green | Published at August 19, 2026 Jan 17, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is pressured by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images In Week 2 of the NFL preseason on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers play host to the San Francisco 49ers. In this 49ers vs.

Written By Gareth Hinton | Published at August 19, 2026 Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC starters pose for a team photo before their game against Inter Miami CF at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images The MLS continues with a packed round of midweek fixtures. Check out our MLS predictions and best bets for today’s action.

Written By Gareth Hinton | Published at August 13, 2026 Aug 2, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson (11) shoots the ball for a goal against Liverpool during the second half of a friendly at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United continued their pre-season with a fixture against fellow English Premier League side Manchester United in Dublin.

Written By Jason Green | Published at August 8, 2026 Aug 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) bats in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images In the desert on Saturday night in an NL West affair, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the L.A. Dodgers. We have you covered with all of the game info and our picks in this Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks prediction.

Written By Chris Kubala | Published at August 7, 2026 Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. It’s been a busy week as far as contract negotiations go in the NFL. As mentioned previously, Stefon Diggs came off the board as an option for teams as the receiver signed a one-year, $12 million contract with Washington.

Written By Carson Mundy | Published at August 4, 2026 Dec 23, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after recovering fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is coming back to the Lone Star State, reuniting with the Houston Texans, who took him with the first overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Written By Chris Kubala | Published at July 27, 2026 October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports With the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season about six weeks away, there’s plenty of things going on around the league.

Written By Chris Kubala | Published at July 24, 2026 May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Back in 2010, we saw LeBron James create drama with his free agency decision.

Written By Dan Angell | Published at July 19, 2026 Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces a proposed bill to rename the Newton veterans affairs clinic after the late Tony Gallopo Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by USA Today via Reuters Connect Minors gaining access to parents’ online sports betting accounts has become a real problem for the industry. One congressman believes facial recognition software could be the solution. Rep.

Written By Chris Kubala | Published at July 14, 2026 Jul 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Spain midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal (21) controls the ball during a Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images It’s the first day of the semifinal stage of the World Cup and with comes a matchup of teams battling to earn a potential spot in the final in action.