Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw, a late-week addition to the injury report, started after an extensive pregame workout but exited after nine snaps with an aggravated knee and is questionable to return. With Brian O’Neill (knee) inactive, Minnesota shifted Justin Skule to left tackle and Walter Rouse to right. Tight...
Inglewood, Calif. — Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers thumped the Minnesota Vikings 37-10, snapping a slide of three losses in four games. Los Angeles led 21-3 at halftime and steadied through a pair of shaky snaps, while rookie RJ Mickens recorded...
Longtime referee Ken Williamson has been suspended by the Southeastern Conference for the rest of the season after his crew’s work in Georgia’s 20-10 win at Auburn on Oct. 11, sources told ESPN. Williamson, who had planned to retire after the season, drew scrutiny over a goal-line fumble ruling upheld...
Ahead of Sunday night’s Steelers-Packers game, Aaron Rodgers told Green Bay reporters he will retire as a Packer, the team that drafted him, and one day see his No. 12 join Lambeau Field’s retired numbers. The 41-year-old quarterback, now with Pittsburgh, rejected any “revenge” talk, calling his 18 years in...
The Athletic’s stadium rankings explain why U.S. college football venues dwarf most others: early 20th-century building booms, postwar southern expansion, and relentless competition for seats. Programs from Michigan to Tennessee prioritized capacity, while NFL teams pursued amenities and Europe faced land, cost and safety limits. The result: college stadiums account...
French endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili, 44, was freed by a Primorye court after seven weeks in detention on suspicion of illegally crossing Russia’s border. The court said he admitted guilt, was found guilty under Article 322, and was released in the courtroom, exempted from a 50,000-ruble fine because of time...
The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its senior field to 34 candidates for the Class of 2026, whittled from 52 by a blue-ribbon committee. Members voted for 25 players each, with the top 25 plus ties advancing; the list will drop to nine semifinalists next month, and three finalists...
Two writers fire up a 'trade machine,' floating six splashy NFL deals ahead of the 4 p.m. Nov. 4 deadline, with each proposal paired with a counterargument. Ideas include Alvin Kamara to the Chiefs, Bradley Chubb to the Eagles, Demario Davis to the 49ers, Mac Jones to the Vikings, Kyle...
San Francisco hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as Giants manager, a bold move for the 47-year-old’s first job in professional baseball. President of baseball operations Buster Posey praised Vitello’s leadership and player development, betting his energy can reset a club that has missed the playoffs four straight years. Vitello guided...
Dallas — Victor Wembanyama erupted for a franchise-record 40 points in a season opener, adding 15 rebounds and three blocks, as the Spurs thumped the Mavericks 125-92 and spoiled No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut. Returning from shoulder surgery for a blood clot condition, the 7-foot-4 star powered a 13-0...
