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The West Virginia Mountaineers and Alabama Crimson Tide were slated to play a home-and-home football series starting in 2026 in Morgantown.
Keegan Bradley decides on Wednesday whether to become the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since 1963. There is only one outcome to spare him a new level of second-guessing. The Americans have to win. Bradley is one of the top Americans. The Ryder Cup captaincy takes up a lot of time. If he plays and the Americans lose at Bethpage Black, it's because he had too much on his plate and should have picked someone else. If he doesn't play and the Americans lose, it's because he didn't put forth the best team. It's only a moot point if the Americans win.
Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team. The New York Giants are waiving the local fan favorite, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team hasnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t announced the move. Elsewhere, Kyle Trask lost his job as Baker MayfieldÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s backup in Tampa Bay after the team chose veteran Teddy Bridgewater to hold the No. 2 position. Trask was informed of the decision on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. And Tyler Huntley didnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t make the cut in Cleveland.
The WomenÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Professional Baseball League will launch next year, becoming the United States' first pro women's baseball circuit in 70 years. But what makes a pro league successful? Analysts say mainstream recognition is key for sustainability and profitability. Good salaries and financial incentives should attract big-name players, who in turn draw big crowds and maybe even TV deals. Streaming services have also opened up new pathways to reach fans, as well as special tours and strong branding. At least eight womenÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s pro leagues have launched in the past three years including Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league based in Miami.
The Masters is moving away from inviting PGA Tour fall winners and now will invite the winners of six national opens around the world. Augusta National and the R&A have collaborated to identify the national opens that will create a path to the Masters and the British Open. The R&A has been using such a model for several years. But itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s a big change for the Masters, which has invited winners of weaker fall events since the PGA Tour went to a wraparound season in 2013. Starting this year, Masters invitations will go to the winners of the Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open, South African Open and Scottish Open.
Fall sports just started and already we have some amazing statistics to review. HereÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s a look at some astonishing feats from the week:
Kenny Pickett is on the move again. The Browns traded Pickett to Las Vegas on Monday night for a fifth-round draft pick in 2026. The move gives the Raiders a proven backup quarterback and clears the way for two rookies to back up Joe Flacco in Cleveland. ItÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s the third time in less than 18 months that Pickett has been traded. He was the 20th overall pick by Pittsburgh in the 2022 draft and started 24 games in two seasons for the Steelers before being dealt to Philadelphia in 2024. Pickett will back up Geno Smith in Las Vegas after Aidan OÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™Connell broke his right wrist on Saturday.
WILLOW WOOD, Ohio ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” The boat paddle has moved up the creek.
The University of South Carolina has announced a new sponsorship deal that will feature a machinery company's logo on its football field. This move follows the NCAA's recent decision to lift restrictions on field branding, opening new revenue streams for colleges. Other schools are finding ways to boost funds, like increasing ticket prices and adding fees. Virginia Tech's athletic director warns of financial struggles without more funding. Schools are also asking for more from boosters and exploring creative revenue options.