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Jets rookie WR Cooper to play vs. Patriots; RB Hall, WR Mitchell out
Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) will play against the Patriots, but RB Breece Hall and wideout Adonai Mitchell have been ruled out for Sunday's game.

The expansion no one asked for: CFP's 24-team move has problems
The CFP is nearing a deal to make the tournament bigger. Bigger isn't better, and this one could really miss.

Pop quizzes from Aaron Rodgers?! How Steelers QB preps pass catchers for spotlight
The 42-year-old veteran acts more like Simon Cowell than Ken Jennings as he builds trust with his teammates.

Harbaugh stands by offense with Chargers winless: Got to 'make it work'
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said there is "no disconnect" between coordinator Mike McDaniel and the offense.

Commanders happy to see Mariota shine in win: 'Run through a wall for him'
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, subbing for the injured Jayden Daniels, reminded the NFL that the organization has another former Heisman Trophy winner -- and former No. 2 pick -- who can still

NBA Rank: The new top 10 features a razor-thin race for No. 1
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.

Brunson gets assist from Knicks teammates, shares laughs on 'SNL' premiere
Jalen Brunson had four of his Knicks teammates -- Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart -- in the audience for his monologue Saturday night, in his role as host of "SNL."

What changed in September -- and what it means going forward
It's dangerous to lean on lessons learned in one month, but here's what we think we know so far.

Ducks QB Moore sustains concussion from hit while sliding
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion after being hit while sliding during the second quarter of Saturday's 41-27 win over USC, head coach Dan Lanning announced Sunday.

49ers rule vet WR Evans out after rib injury in first half
The 49ers lost veteran WR Mike Evans in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a rib injury.

Bucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, coach Todd Bowles said.

Fins on RB Achane's knee injury: 'Doesn't sound very optimistic'
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a knee injury against the Chiefs and was ruled out.

Follow live: Rams strike first on Tyler Higbee touchdown catch
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Harbaugh: Winston is QB1 even if Giants add another QB
Jameis Winston will remain the Giants' starting quarterback even if a quarterback is added in the coming days, coach John Harbaugh said Sunday.

Jefferson hurt early, later ruled out by Vikings due to ankle injury
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a first-quarter injury to his left ankle.

Chris Spatola, basketball analyst and Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law, dies at 47
Spatola played basketball for the U.S. Military Academy and later coached on legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's staff.

UNA Athletes Dominate World Championship Opening Events
National team takes gold in five events on the first day of competition, setting two new world records.