A new-look C.J. Stroud opens up about cutting hair, becoming leaner ahead of season

Houston's quarterback showed up with a new haircut and leaner appearance to help him be more of a dual threat.

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College football Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season

Which players take the top spots? Ranking the top 100 ahead of the 2026 college football season.

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Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season

Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Answering one key preseason question for 25 NFL teams

NFL Nation reporters answer the most important fantasy questions, providing insight from training camps.

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How many under-.500 teams battling for two playoff spots?! Breaking down a wacky AL postseason race

We put this year's mediocre AL postseason picture into context historically and analyze the AL West and wild-card races.

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Barnwell: Five NFL teams -- including the Broncos -- that will take a step back this season

Are the Bears getting too much hype? Did the Panthers and Jaguars overachieve last season? And will the Broncos and Patriots come up short of expectations this season?

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‘Alice And Steve’ Renewed For Season 2 At Disney+

Alice and Steve will be back for another go-round. Disney+ has renewed the British comedy series, starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, for a second season on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S.

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