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September sports watch guide: NFL kickoff, Kiffin vs. Ole Miss, WNBA and MLB playoffs
Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

“Summer has come and passed.” That’s a bummer for just about everyone, save for pumpkin spice lobbyists and Richard Gere. Fear not, though — we’re about to hit the coolest stretch of the sports calendar. September is full of worthwhile watches. NFL and college football officially kick off. Men’s and women’s soccer leagues ramp up….

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Tennis

The US Open Sets the Tone, Breaking a Three-Year Streak
Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Aug 27, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) hits a volley against Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS)(not pictured) in a men's singles match on day two of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Cr… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com – Jim Smith In 2023, Novak Djokovic won an epic…

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Falcons

Falcons Land D-Lineman in Big Move to Fix Defense
Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Atlanta Falcons have made a loud statement by acquiring defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. This move directly targets a major hole on the defensive front. According to The Athletic, the organization executed a bold trade to fix this critical defensive need. The team needed a player who can disrupt the…

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Sports Wire

Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Learn about the Underdog Prediction Picks product within the Underdog app and use Underdog promo code CBS for up to $1,000 in bonus funds and more, as of September 1.

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Sports Wire

Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks after no-showing team: ‘A moment of frustration’
Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Marte failed to join the team at Fenway Park on Aug. 17 and was placed on the restricted list, then hit the IL with a knee issue

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Fantasy football rankings 2026: Top sleepers, breakouts, busts by model that hit Daniel Jones’ big year
Bystrictlysports September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

SportsLine simulated the upcoming NFL season 10,000 times to help form your early 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy

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sports

England attack's 2005 comparisons fair – Trescothick
Bystrictlysports August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer have formed England's new seam quartet with Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson [Getty Images] Comparisons can be made between England's new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick. Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue have come together for…

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Can Valkyries overtake Lynx’s top playoff seed? Our WNBA playoff picture forecast
Bystrictlysports August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Take a deep breath. After a fast and furious August featuring last-second game-winners, record-breaking performances and a little too much spiciness on and off the court, the WNBA will press pause for the next 16 days for the FIBA World Cup. With four games remaining for each team during the regular season, let’s take a…

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'Money cannot buy mentality' – Austin on same page as De Zerbi
Bystrictlysports August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

[Getty Images] Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin believes Tottenham's current form is "alarming", particularly when bringing the length of Roberto de Zerbi's tenure and the club's transfer window spending into the equation. Tottenham have only won three of their past 23 league games on home soil, with the latest sucker punch coming in Sunday's…

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Sports Wire

Bystrictlysports August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Landing Julian Alvarez as the forward tries to force an exit from Atletico Madrid, before Tuesday’s transfer deadline remains a long shot.

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