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Preseason AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
Ohio State opens the year as the top-ranked team, trailed by another Big Ten team, Oregon. The SEC has five teams in the top 10, led by No. 3 Georgia and No. 5 Texas. With the Buckeyes visiting the Longhorns in Week 2, these rankings won't remain set for long.[read more]

🏈 NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways
The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?[read more]

Vikings' Adams has torn right quadriceps tendon
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday placed veteran defender Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve due to a torn right quadriceps tendon that he suffered Saturday in the Vikings' 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.[read more]

Sources: Jeanie out as Busses sell stake in Lakers
The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.[read more]

New Heisman platform gives first vote to fans
The new team at Heisman has launched Heisman Hopefuls -- a data, storytelling and fan voting platform aimed at expanding the conversation about the award.[read more]

Jets' Hall strains groin, but Glenn not worried
New York Jets running back Breece Hall strained his right groin in practice on Monday and will have tests to determine the severity of the injury, but coach Aaron Glenn says he didn't think Hall's injury is a big deal.[read more]

Source: Cubs' Swanson (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, a source told ESPN.[read more]

Ohio State, Oregon start 1-2 in AP preseason poll
Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in the AP Top 25, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years.[read more]

LIV cancels Michigan stop, to end season in Indy
LIV Golf has canceled its individual and team championship in Michigan later this month, meaning this week's event near Indianapolis is the final one of the season.[read more]

Sources: NBA lacks proof Ballmer paid via firms
The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard, according to three people with knowledge of discussions between the two sides in recent days.[read more]