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Soccer Football – Arab Cup – Group B – Syria v Tunisia – Al Bayt Stadium, AL Khor, Qatar – December 3, 2021 Syria fans inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh In a defining moment for Arab football, the FIFA Arab Cup2025 ongoing in Qatar surpassed the one-million mark in stadium attendance following the quarterfinal stage, setting a new benchmark for regional tournaments. It also signaled the competition’s ascent onto the global stage, while offering lessons for Africa. The total turnout reached 1,022,592 spectators as the quarterfinals concluded on Friday, with the mark reached in the UAE’s 7-6 victory over Algeria on…

NEW YORK — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza claimed 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes. He beat Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (1,435 points), Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (719 points) and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (432 points). Mendoza’s Heisman win was emphatic. He finished first in all six Heisman regions, the first to do so since Caleb Williams in 2022. He was named on 95.16% of all ballots, tying him…

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has apologized for making an “insensitive comment” during a live interview on “Thursday Night Football.”Following the Falcons’ 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, Robinson was interviewed on “TNF Nightcap,” Amazon Prime Video’s postgame show. During the interview, alongside Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts, analyst Richard Sherman addressed Robinson’s strong performance during a specific play.”They threw it to you in the backfield, you made the first one miss, then legged three people,” Sherman said. “And I said, ‘This boy grew up in the backyard.'”Robinson laughed and said,…

On this edition of Patriots All Access, we ask our experts, can New England keep focused against a dangerous Bengals team? In addition, Mike Vrabel explains why the ‘pushing the pile’ TD is a defining play for this team’s identity. Plus, follow Rob Gronkowski on his visit back to Foxborough, and, as a bonus, he breaks down some of the most impactful plays of his career. All that and more on this episode of Patriots All Access.

Week 15 Fantasy Football Start Sit Tiers are here, and with the fantasy playoffs officially underway, every lineup decision matters more than ever. These QB, RB, WR, and TE player rankings break down the safest starts, biggest upside swings, and the riskiest traps heading into a crucial postseason week. Use the tiers to anchor your toughest decisions and set your most competitive lineup of the year. 🔗 Keep Building Your Dynasty Don’t miss the Week 15 Game Preview or our IDP Hub! Week 15 Fantasy Football QB Rankings and Tiers Tier 1 | Elite Starters for Week 15 Jalen Hurts…

Atlanta FalconsAtlanta should just play football as it debates the fate of Kyle Pitts.Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of Thursday’s game. (Jason Behnken/AP)TAMPA, Florida — Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who turned in a big game against the Bucs, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Pitts helped his situation by catching 11 of 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the 29-28 win Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium. I“ I“ gniyrrow yrrow erehw nehw oot worromot .yadot kniht…

Brooke PryorDec 12, 2025, 01:40 PM ETCloseBrooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH — Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt had successful surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung that he sustained after a dry needling session at the team practice facility Wednesday, his brother J.J. Watt said on social media.”He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J. Watt wrote.Coach Mike…

Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson shared a public apology for his use of a homophobic phrase during a postgame interview Thursday night. Robinson, ranked third at his position this season, used a demeaning term in response to a question from Thursday Night Football Nightcap analyst Richard Sherman. “You had a play where they threw it to you, Bijan,” Sherman said about Robinson’s performance in Atlanta’s 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “They threw it to you in the backfield, you made the first one miss, then legged three people. And I said, ‘This boy grew up in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The brother of Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt, former NFL star J.J. Watt, posted on Friday that his brother underwent a successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung he sustained Wednesday.J.J. posted to X that his brother sustained a collapsed lung after dry needling at the Steelers’ training complex. The former Houston Texans star said his brother is being released from the hospital on Friday and that his recovery time is yet to be determined.”He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J.…

2026 January 5: Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL. Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2023 NFL Draft or any undrafted rookie who signed in 2024. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts. Clubs may exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. January 7: Beginning…