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OSU stuns No. 6 Oregon, ending 21-game FBS skid

Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on Saturday.

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Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open championship and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday in New York, the third Grand Slam title of her career, and…

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Whittingham backs Underwood after upset of No. 11 Oklahoma

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham clarified his remarks from last week, saying Bryce Underwood is solidified as the team's quarterback after Underwood led the Wolverines to a 17-10 upset of Oklahoma on Saturday.

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Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market

The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources to…

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Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Akron 'OC For A Day' contest winner sees drive end with fumble

Akron season-ticket holder Marty Whims, who won the "Offensive Coordinator For A Day" contest, saw his first drive as a coach end with a receiver's fumble.

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