NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Mendoza debuts for Raiders; Allar shines for Steelers
The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:23:50 EST

Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap
LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders' quarterback saying the situation won't be a distraction.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:59:10 EST

Dodgers to stick with Diaz despite latest meltdown
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his past four chances Thursday night, but manager Dave Roberts said he'd stick with him as closer, lamenting that the team lacks better options.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:59:10 EST

Sources: Arnold picks Seahawks amid legal issues
Terrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:59:10 EST

'Ascending' QB Mendoza throws TD pass in debut
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown on four drives against the Cardinals.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:59:10 EST