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Kansas City, MO

It seems like just yesterday the confetti was falling over Super Bowl LVIII as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers and became the first repeat Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in the 2003-04 seasons. But after an exciting draft and eventful offseason, the NFL is officially back in regular season action tonight with the season kickoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.

What NFL game is on today: Schedule, start time, TV and streaming info for 2024 NFL kickoff game

Dallas, TX

It’s a deadline-driven business, and the clock is ticking loudly. The Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott are still trying, we’re told, to get a new deal finished before the season starts tomorrow. The situation has gone from looking hopeless to somewhat hopeful. It’s unclear how firm the Sunday...

Negotiations continue between Cowboys, Dak Prescott

PFT breaks down Roger Goodell's recent comments about the NFL's new kickoff rules and why the league won't alter them during the 2024-25 season.

NFL won't alter new kickoff rules during season

Atlanta, GA

More than half of this season’s 23 Xfinity Series races has seen the final lead change take place in the last six laps. Will it happen again Saturday?. The last time the series raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Austin Hill restarted sixth in overtime and won. That gave Hill wins in the first two races of this year. He has not won since.

Where to watch Saturday’s Atlanta Xfinity Series race

No one knows what to expect from the new dynamic kickoff rule. The NFL didn’t alter the touchback starting position, so a ball kicked into or out of the end zone will result in the offense taking over at its own 30-yard line. The Competition Committee originally proposed the 35.

NFL makes minor tweaks to dynamic kickoff rules

Denver, CO

Patrick Surtain II is sticking around in Denver for the foreseeable future. The contract is announced. And the details have made their way to PFT HQ. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms:. 1. Signing bonus: $15 million. 2. 2024 training camp roster bonus: $2.463 million,...

Inside the Patrick Surtain II deal

Los Angeles, CA

The Chargers have added quarterback Justin Herbert to their injury report, but there’s no concern about his availability for Sunday’s season opener against the Raiders. Los Angeles announced Herbert was a full participant in Wednesday’s session, noting the foot issue he dealt with during training camp. According...

Justin Herbert added to injury report as full participant

NASCAR opens the Cup playoffs at the track that gave the the sport the closest 1-2-3 finish in series history. Daniel Suarez nipped Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch to the finish line to win at Atlanta in February. That win got Suarez into the playoffs. Sixteen drivers will vie for...

Atlanta weekend schedule, broadcast details for start of NASCAR Cup playoffs

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Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

Denny Hamlin will start last in the first playoff race at Atlanta Motor Speedway with the team noticing "a few red flags" after his run, but he remains confident in getting the car ready for the race.

Hamlin: 'A few red flags' after Atlanta qualifying

Iowa State

Ames, IA

Iowa hosts their biggest instate rival Saturday afternoon when Iowa State blows into Kinnick Stadium. This has become a dogfight nearly every season with Iowa winning at Iowa State last year by the score of 20-13 and Iowa State winning 10-7 in a rock fight in Iowa in 2022. Iowa...

Iowa State Cyclones vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for September 7

Green Bay, WI

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t have much information about quarterback Jordan Love’s knee injury after Friday night’s loss to the Eagles, but the team should have a better idea of what Love is dealing with on Saturday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that initial testing...

Report: Jordan Love’s ACL appears to be intact, more tests to come

Mondo Duplantis edged Karsten Warholm in a head-to-head 100m between Olympic gold medalists in different track and field events. Duplantis, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the pole vault, clocked 10.37 seconds, holding off Warholm by one tenth in Zurich, Switzerland. “I’m pretty fired up, how...

Mondo Duplantis beats Karsten Warholm in 100m

Columbus, OH

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Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been admired in more than one sport. The play caller looks on from the sideline here during a Buckeye football spring practice. Credit: via TNS.

Football: Chip Kelly’s role in orchestrating the Buckeyes’ new offense, from the booth to the field

Cincinnati, OH

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins appeared on Thursday’s practice report with a hamstring injury. There’s a chance it’s significant. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Higgins is not on the field in the portion of the walk-through open to media on Friday. Higgins was a limited participant...

Tee Higgins out of Friday practice after he was limited on Thursday

Sam LaPorta moves in on Travis Kelce’s territory at No. 1 overall, George Kittle tries to balance the boom with the bust, and Tyler Conklin hunts for sleeper value with the Jets. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver. Week 1 Tight Ends. 1Travis KelceKCvs. BAL. 2Trey McBrideARIat...

2024 Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: TE, K, DEF

Gainesville, VA

The 19th edition of the Solheim Cup takes place Sept. 13-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Golf Channel, NBC, Peacock and the NBC Sports App will showcase the match-play competition between the United States and Europe. The two teams will play fourball and foursomes sessions on both Friday and Saturday with 12 singles matches on Sunday.

2024 Solheim Cup how to watch: TV times and stream links

CHARLOTTE — Martin Truex Jr. confirmed Wednesday that he will seek to make next year’s Daytona 500 and have former crew chief Cole Pearn atop the pit box. Truex said that his car number will be either No. 78 or No. 56. He won the 2017 Cup championship with the No. 78. He has used the No. 56 throughout his career and calls that “my number.”

Martin Truex Jr. set to run 2025 Daytona 500, have former crew chief Cole Pearn return

Never has an opening round in the Cup playoffs featured as much uncertainty as this season. “The first round definitely needs to be respected because it’s not a cakewalk by any means,” former Cup champion Chase Elliott said. The playoffs begin Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway (3 p.m....

Friday 5: Unknowns in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs make it ‘scariest’ in years

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Stephen Jones hopes “it’s a possibility” Cowboys can extend Dak Prescott’s deal before opener

Dak Prescott said Thursday that both sides are working on a contract for the veteran quarterback. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones echoed that Friday. Time...

Stephen Jones hopes “it’s a possibility” Cowboys can extend Dak Prescott’s deal before opener

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