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Packers jump the Patriots in Week 2 Power Rankings
The Packers and Patriots made noise with opening-week wins, and the party continues as both teams move up into the top slots in ESPN's Week 2 Power Rankings.
Amazing catches, game-winners: football is back, folks (1:51)
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NFL: Looking back at Week 1 and ahead to Week 2
Jerry Jones disappointed in anthem protests around NFL
Jerry Jones was proud that none of the Cowboys took a knee or raised their fists during the national anthem on Sunday.
Colorblind issue fixed with new mono uniforms
Nike has expanded its Color Rush uniform program from eight teams to all NFL teams.
Lochte rushed on DWTS stage; 2 men arrested
Two men wearing anti-Ryan Lochte shirts were arrested after running onto the stage toward the Olympic swimmer Monday night after his performance on "Dancing with the Stars."
OKC's McGary suspended 10 additional games
Mitch McGary has been suspended an additional 10 games to begin the 2016-17 season after failing a drug test.
Rex has lap band removed to back brother Rob
Rex Ryan had his lap band removed in a show of solidarity with his brother Rob, who had to have the device removed due to complications, the Bills head coach told the New York Post.
Source: Fine unlikely for Titans LB's 9/11 cleats
A fine isn't anticipated for Titans linebacker Avery Williamson, who wore special cleats to honor 9/11 victims and responders on Sunday.
O's Jones: MLB 'white man's sport' so no protest
Baltimore Orioles star Adam Jones says there hasn't yet been a national anthem protest in MLB because "baseball is a white man's sport," according to a USA Today report.
Bryant: Baseball is a white man's game by design
The Orioles' Adam Jones spoke, but will anyone else? That's not likely, writes Howard Bryant. Baseball's black heritage has disappeared along with its black stars.
Eliminator Week 2: Buh-bye BYU, Cal and over two dozen more
BYU's failed two-point play against Utah cost it more than a win, it got the Cougars booted by the Eliminator. But BYU isn't the only one. We also say so long to Cal, UConn and many others.
Heisman Watch: Lamar Jackson is the new No. 1
Louisville's record-breaking quarterback has come out of nowhere to take the top spot in this week's Heisman Watch.
College Football Coverage
How Texas native J.T. Barrett became Ohio State's QB
J.T. Barrett grew up in Texas, a fan of the Longhorns. One in-state recruiting decision sent him to Ohio State, but he's finally getting his shot at Red River rival Oklahoma.
Coach confidential: How to stop Florida State RB Dalvin Cook
Dalvin Cook gets overlooked by just about everyone except opposing defensive coordinators. They know the FSU running back is good at everything, but they have a few tricks for slowing him down.
Kershaw, Sale, the Big Unit and ... Robbie Ray? The greatest strikeout season you've never heard about
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robby Ray is 7-13 with a 4.46 ERA and somehow on a history-making strikeout pace as the season winds down.
Spoiler alert! The non-contenders who could blow up playoff hopes
The Rockies and Rays won't be playing deep into October, but with a number of games left against playoff contenders, both could play a big role in who is.
Benches, bullpens clear after final out of Rays-Blue Jays (1:14)
Are Big Ben and Antonio Brown the best QB-WR duo ever? (2:05)
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Election 2016
Election 2016
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Oral history of the 1996 World Cup of Hockey
With the puck set to drop in Toronto for the revamped World Cup of Hockey, we revisit one of the seminal moments in U.S. hockey history, when a band of upstart Americans pulled off an epic upset.
What Donovan's return says about MLS
Landon Donovan's return to MLS is welcomed, but it also highlights the lack of breakout stars emerging in MLS and U.S. soccer, writes Noah Davis.
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New England Patriots
Vikings 'trendsetter' Mike Zimmer might have antidote for Aaron Rodgers
Not many coaches have success game planning against Aaron Rodgers, but Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has been able to slow Rodgers a bit.
Hazing trend involves horrifying violation of young athletes
Hazing incidents involving sodomy plague school athletic programs across the country: Outside the Lines has found more than 40 such incidents since 2011, including seven so far this year.
1 Big Thing: SVP loves Del Rio's last second 'dice roll' (2:38)
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Top Stories
Stephen A.: Ezekiel Elliott needs to stop lying to himself (2:09)
Mike Zimmer won't name starting quarterback before Packers game
Will Shaun Hill or Sam Bradford start at quarterback for the Vikings against Green Bay? We may have to wait until Sunday to find out.
Kaepernick continues anthem protest; others join
San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid again knelt during the national anthem Monday, while other players from both the 49ers and Rams chose to raise their fists.
NCAA pulls 7 championship events out of N.C.
The NCAA says it will move seven championship events out of North Carolina, including several men's NCAA basketball games, citing a state law that some say can lead to LGBT discrimination.
4 Paralympians ran 1,500m faster than Rio winner
Four 1,500-meter runners in the T12/13 classification at the Paralympics all bettered the Olympic gold-medal-winning time of American Matthew Centrowitz from the Rio Summer Games in August.
Young rugby player dominates the competition (0:59)
Twins' Dozier joins list of 2B legends with 40th HR
Brian Dozier hit his 40th home run of the season Monday in the Twins' loss, joining only Davey Johnson, Ryne Sandberg and Rogers Hornsby among second basemen to reach the mark.
How 'embracing the vanilla' saved Justin Upton's first season with Tigers
In a year of peaks and valleys -- and now an injury in the middle of a pennant race -- Justin Upton has found a new mantra to help him through it.
The View From Section 416: Hunting for home runs with Wrigley's ballhawks
As much a part of Wrigley Field as the ivy, the ballhawks stake out their territory beyond the bleachers, for decades catching and collecting home run balls. Bill Savage shares their stories.
Broncos' Marshall loses 2nd deal over anthem
Broncos LB Brandon Marshall, who has now lost two endorsement deals for kneeling in protest during the national anthem, will meet with Denver's police chief to discuss social awareness issues.
Browns put RG III on IR with shoulder injury
Robert Griffin III has a fractured bone in his left shoulder and will miss at least the next eight games for the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday.
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Nate Silver
Nate Silver
Projecting Westbrook, Adams, Oladipo and OKC
How will Russell Westbrook, Steven Adams, Victor Oladipo and the Oklahoma City Thunder do in 2016-17? Check out our player scouting reports and projections.
Campaign slogans for each top-25 college hoops team
Everybody needs something to put on a sign, bumper sticker or hat, right? Here's what each team in our top 25 will be slapping on everything. You can just see Coach K with a button, can't you?
Real BMX starts Wednesday (1:02)
Don't dismiss Big 12's playoff chances (1:05)
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Figo se sincera sobre su ida al Real Madrid
El ex futbolista se explayó sobre su ida del Barcelona al Real Madrid en el 2000 y explicó sus razones para exponerse a la controversia mundial en aquel entonces.
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Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
Here is the Nationals lineup for Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Mets in D.C.: Turner, CF Werth, LF Murphy, 2B Harper, RF Rendon, 3B Ramos, C Zimmerman, 1B Espinosa, SS Cole, RHP
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
One issue the Redskins want to avoid is tipping off their coverages. It's another reason why they're reluctant to have one corner isolated on a receiver. Add it to the reasons why they didn't have Josh Norman simply cover Antonio Brown Monday night. If Norman is lined up opposite Brown, it would signal man coverage and the Redskins like to mix up their looks. They could clearly do it more if they wanted, but it's among the reasons they're reluctant to do so, coach Jay Gruden said.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Ryan Fitzpatrick acknowledges his career statistics against Rex Ryan are poor but adds that his entire career numbers aren't "competing with Hall of Famers." A self-aware man.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he regrets not going for a fourth-and-1 on the first drive of the game Monday night, with the ball at the Pittsburgh 40-yard line. The Redskins did force a three-and-out and got the ball back at their 33-yard line. But, Gruden said, "it was a scoring opportunity squandered." Later, the Redskins failed to pick up a fourth-and-6 at the Steeler 38 trailing by a point. "Two bad decisions," Gruden said.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
49ers coach Chip Kelly said OL Anthony Davis will continue to work at guard because backups need to have versatility but Davis' "main position" is tackle. Andrew Tiller started at right guard against the Rams on Monday night.
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
The Eagles signed QB Aaron Murray to the practice squad and released WR Marcus Johnson from the practice squad.
David Lombardi ESPN Staff Writer
David Shaw reacts to Clay Helton saying that USC wants to mold itself after Stanford, says that respect between both programs "goes both ways."
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons sign former Alabama QB Blake Sims to the practice squad as a RB and waive practice squad RB Gus Johnson. Sims worked out for Falcons last Friday.
David Lombardi ESPN Staff Writer
David Shaw puts percentage chance on these two seeing action against USC: Bryce Love 90%, Harrison Phillips 40%
Chris Fallica ESPN Staff Writer
How great is Saturday's schedule? This is the first time ever that AP No. 1, 2 and 3 each play a true road game vs a ranked opponent in the same week. Only once have No. 1, 2 and 3 all lost on same day - New Year's Day 1966.
David Lombardi ESPN Staff Writer
David Shaw "feels very good about Bryce Love playing" against USC, and he's not completely ready to rule Harrison Phillips out -- though "it's not likely" that the DL will play. The two players' statuses remain virtually unchanged from last week.
Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
Reports portrayed Wally Backman as being insubordinate, asserting he disregarded instructions to bat Brandon Nimmo leadoff and to use Michael Conforto against left-handed pitching. Backman on WFAN called those allegations hogwash. He said Conforto started in 31 of 33 games while in the Pacific Coast League and pinch hit in the other two games. Backman added that Nimmo batted first or second in 84 of 90 games this season with Las Vegas. "Whoever put that out there, the source within the system, they lied," Backman said. "And that's the part that pisses me off."
Jeannine Edwards ESPN Reporter
Oklahoma's $160,000,000 stadium reno is stunning inside & out. For first time in history field is totally enclosed. 2nd-largest video board in U.S.
ESPN UK @ESPNUK
Our hearts go out to those travelling Mönchengladbach fans. That's a long flight home... 😳 #MCFC #UCL #MCIBMG pic.twitter.com/PwzuzS3AmD
Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
Wally Backman reiterated Tuesday that he left on his own, feeling disrespected. "It didn't look like there was any future for me," he said in an interview with WFAN. Backman said he played a large role in steering James Loney, Rene Rivera and Jose Reyes to the organization. "When you work for an organization and do everything, you want to be respected for what you do," Backman said. "I just felt for my time being there the respect wasn't there. I could be wrong. They could say different."
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Rex Ryan on whether CB Darrelle Revis, whom he coached with the Jets, has slipped: "(Laughs) If he has, we know he's coming from the mountain top. I don't know how far that is. In my opinion, I think he's a hell of a football player still. Like I said, if he's coming down, he's coming down from the very, very top."
Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
St. Lucie manager Luis Rojas has joined the big-league club for the remainder of the regular season. Rojas' club was the lone Mets affiliate to reach the postseason.
ESPN UK @ESPNUK
Spoiled for choice tonight... #PSG vs #AFC #Celtic vs #FCB #MCFC vs #Fohlenelf Which one are you watching? #UCL pic.twitter.com/XOu7quLDEB
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
LeSean McCoy on Bills starting 0-1: "We can't panic. I feel like a lot of people are panicking, like, 'Oh, we lost the first game.' Yeah, we lost the first game. Offense played bad. We gotta move on. It's a long season. And this is the type of league it is. We'll come out here this week and if we have a great game, you won't even talk about next week. That's how it works."
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills listed Sammy Watkins as "did not participate" on their Tuesday injury report, which is required to indicate their status as if they held a full practice. The Bills held a walkthrough practice today and Watkins was in uniform walking off the field afterward. He was inside, not in uniform, working with a trainer while reporters were present.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Texas A&M; offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone on QB Trevor Knight having nerves even as a fifth-year senior: "There is no age scale on nerves. I'm 60 and I'm nervous as s--- all the time."
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Prior to last night, the last time the Rams were shut out was Week 16 in 2011, against the Steelers. Last time they were shut out as the LA Rams was November 1993.
Jeremy Crabtree RecruitingNation
While things didn't go well on the field last weekend for KU, the Jayhawks did make a positive impression on three-star outside linebacker Javaris Russell of Grenada (Mississippi) High School. The 6-1, 195-pound Russell was on campus for an official visit, and he gave KU high marks. Russell was previously committed to Mississippi State but backed off his pledge to the Bulldogs late last week. Russell has offers from Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi State, Cal, Cincinnati, Memphis and others.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels had high praise for TE Marellus Bennett, who played 69 of 71 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Despite having just 3 catches for 14 yards, Bennett was a big factor as a blocker. "We gained a lot of production out of the things that he did, regardless of whether they showed up on the (personal) statistics or not," McDaniels said.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is chatting with position coach Kevin Patullo. Maybe they're talking about a way to solve the Rex Hex. Fitzpatrick is 2-8 in his career against Rex Ryan-coached defenses.
