What we're hearing on Week 1: Latest NFL buzz on injury comebacks, breakouts and playoff sleepers
What should we expect from Patrick Mahomes? How will the Raiders handle their QB situation? Which receivers could break out? Our insiders have Week 1 intel.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:14 EST

Barnwell predicts the NFL playoffs: Eight returning teams, six newcomers and a SB pick
Which teams from last season's playoffs will return -- and which ones will miss out?
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:14 EST

Sources: Patriots WR Brown believed to have high ankle sprain
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, who left Wednesday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks because of an injury, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:53:35 EST

Barry Melrose, former coach and beloved ESPN hockey analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, has died, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:53:35 EST

Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of the season opener against the Patriots after sustaining a hip injury on the opening drive.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:53:35 EST