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The NFL season begins in less than a week. Here’s a look at intriguing storylines and how to watch

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The NFL season begins in less than a week. Here’s a look at intriguing storylines and how to watch

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will beat the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will beat the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch

Towson beats Norfolk State 27-7 to spoil the start of the Michael Vick era for the Spartans

Towson beats Norfolk State 27-7 to spoil the start of the Michael Vick era for the Spartans

Britain’s Sky Sports signs new three-year deal to show NFL games

Britain’s Sky Sports signs new three-year deal to show NFL games

Presto’s Picks: Huge game at the Horseshoe, plus a fond farewell

Presto’s Picks: Huge game at the Horseshoe, plus a fond farewell

Golden State aims for 20th win of season in matchup against Washington

Golden State aims for 20th win of season in matchup against Washington

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New York finds way to beat Washington, depsite missing three starters

New York finds way to beat Washington, depsite missing three starters

Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title

Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title

Short-handed New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 89-63 behind Harrison and Johannes

Short-handed New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 89-63 behind Harrison and Johannes

Refsnyder homers in return from IL, Red Sox sweep Orioles with 3-2 win

Refsnyder homers in return from IL, Red Sox sweep Orioles with 3-2 win

Phoenix Suns’ minority owners sue Mat Ishbia, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency

Phoenix Suns’ minority owners sue Mat Ishbia, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency

Maryland’s defense will be tested in its opener against FAU and QB transfer Caden Veltkamp

Maryland’s defense will be tested in its opener against FAU and QB transfer Caden Veltkamp

Commanders’ duo of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin reunites on the practice field

Commanders’ duo of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin reunites on the practice field

Jayden Daniels, Commanders seek to build on last season’s stunning success

Jayden Daniels, Commanders seek to build on last season’s stunning success

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens appear loaded again, but the top of the AFC probably is as well

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens appear loaded again, but the top of the AFC probably is as well

NHRA adds new stops in Georgia and Maryland to its 2026 schedule amid 75th anniversary

NHRA adds new stops in Georgia and Maryland to its 2026 schedule amid 75th anniversary

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, August 29 – September 4

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, August 29 – September 4

College Football Preview: Georgetown has high hopes behind senior quarterback, plus the other FCS locals

College Football Preview: Georgetown has high hopes behind senior quarterback, plus the other FCS locals

Ceddanne Rafaela hits a 2-run homer in the ninth to rally the Red Sox past the Orioles 3-2

Ceddanne Rafaela hits a 2-run homer in the ninth to rally the Red Sox past the Orioles 3-2

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin returns to practice after signing contract extension

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin returns to practice after signing contract extension

Orioles move RHP Brandon Young to 60-day IL, ending rookie’s season

Orioles move RHP Brandon Young to 60-day IL, ending rookie’s season

Ravens make Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a 4-year, $100.4 million extension

Ravens make Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a 4-year, $100.4 million extension

Yankees hit 4 home runs in a 9-run inning to rout Nationals 11-2

Yankees hit 4 home runs in a 9-run inning to rout Nationals 11-2

NFL eases restrictions on Tom Brady’s role as Fox Sports analyst

NFL eases restrictions on Tom Brady’s role as Fox Sports analyst

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