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Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — 1dMbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — 16hAcross regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

Six College Football Games Scheduled SaturdaySports — 1hA slate of Week 4 college football previews highlights several high-profile matchups and betting angles: California hosts Wagner after a win as a heavy favorite, while Baylor enters off a dominant win against Prairie View A&M and is favored over Louisiana Tech; Virginia and West Virginia each ride momentum into a Charlotte showdown with Virginia boasting a three-game win streak and West Virginia rolling to a 2-0 start. Additional bets weigh Boston College likely to cover against FCS Maine, and Mercer facing Georgia Tech with Tech favored to cover, while Mercer is projected as a resilient underdog capable of keeping the game closer than anticipated.

MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — 3dMAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford Amid Football Struggles — 4dFlorida State fired AD Michael Alford on Sept. 14, 2026, after an 8-18 football mark since 2023 and a home SMU loss delayed by a stadium power outage.

Nicole Hardy That home loss to SMU after the power outage delay was the final low point that forced this decision.

Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — 1dThe former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The A… — by Sandra Rhodes

Sam Okafor Kaepernick is right that the anthem is tough to sing, but that has nothing to do with why we stand for it.

Sports Roundup Spans Football, Baseball, MotorsportsSports — 4dA multi-sport digest highlights historic and recent results across tennis, football, boxing, sailing, baseball, and college athletics, from the Cincinnati Open’s long-running status and classic NFL milestones to notable coaching moves and a new IndyCar signing. It also notes local prep coverage and WVU athletics updates.

Florida State Reportedly Eyes Jimbo Fisher Return — 20hFlorida State is reportedly exploring a reunion with former coach Jimbo Fisher to potentially replace Mike Norvell, with multiple outlets noting that FSU brass are looking into bringing him back and Fisher himself signaling a desire to return. Analysts also highlight substantial buyout costs and the strategic challenges of adapting Fisher’s tenure to modern college football.

Marcus Bell I doubt Fisher can adjust to today's portal and NIL demands after being out of the game this long.

Umanmielen Served in Ole Miss Lawsuit Before Showdown — 2dLSU DE Princewill Umanmielen was served Ole Miss lawsuit papers outside the Tigers' football facility Tuesday; the school seeks $550,000 over a revenue-sharing contract.

Dana Whitfield If the players took the revenue-sharing money under contract, Ole Miss has every right to sue for breach when they leave.

Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — 2dJoe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten StakesSports — 3dCollege football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.

White House video on patriotism draws online attention for simple message — 3dThe clip shows images celebrating American pride in country freedom and football. It is spreading for its straightforward message on patriotism from an official government account. @WhiteHouse

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 7hInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Wyoming football rallies past Northern Colorado in final minutes — 6dWyoming’s volleyball team was swept by Colorado State in the 101st Border War, extending CSU’s domination in the series and leaving the Cowgirls to regroup after a tough lineup change. In football, Wyoming rallied past Northern Colorado 21-13 after a lightning delay, with Tyler Hughes throwing two TDs and safety Jones Thomas sealing the win with interceptions late in the game.

Nicole Hardy The volleyball sweep by Colorado State leaves the Cowgirls with plenty to fix.

Inside Michigan football's players-only meeting after the Western Michigan gameSports — Sep 9, 2026

Nicole Hardy That kind of closed-door talk shows they want accountability instead of pointing fingers at the staff.

College Football Playoff 2026: Bubble watch after Week 1Sports — Sep 8, 2026

LSU football ends quest to add ex-NFL players to roster this season — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher LSU made the right call focusing on their current roster instead of chasing NFL veterans who might not mesh with the team.

FSU football final: Mustangs beat Seminoles with late FG, 27-24Sports — Sep 8, 2026

College football Week 1 overreactions: Michigan lost, Oregon in danger, ACC stinksSports — Sep 8, 2026

UND football media daySports — Sep 4, 2026

Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium — 1dAnalysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.

Nebraska lineman Mac Markway retires after recurring knee injuries end comeback — Sep 9, 2026Nebraska defensive end Mac Markway, an LSU transfer who battled multiple knee injuries, announced his retirement from football after appearing in the season opener. He said he’ll remain with the program to help in other aspects of football, with coach Matt Rhule praising his resilience as he shifts focus away from playing toward supporting the Huskers.

Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — 3dLionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and possibly feature him in an Oct. 6 farewell on home soil.

Derek Foss I hope they let him start and score in that October match instead of just a quick sub appearance.

Football, hockey and volleyball headline this week's regional sports calendar — Sep 6, 2026This collection highlights upcoming sports schedules and analysis: CFL and Canada West football, WHL pre-season and related university games, plus Toronto Tempo’s World Cup-related scheduling, alongside Kansas football thoughts on KU and Missouri’s early-season form. It also covers local news previews and community events in the Midwest and Colorado, including school rivalries and a busy slate of concerts and activities.

Chris Dalton Busy week ahead, glad WHL pre-season games are finally back on the calendar.

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