1. Dallas Wings action photo ahead of the Indiana Fever matchup
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    Games to Watch — Thursday, August 20: Fever visit the Wings, Cole starts in Baltimore

    Caitlin Clark and the Fever visit Paige Bueckers and the Wings at 8pm ET on Prime Video, with Indiana favored by 3.5 and a playoff berth on the line. Gerrit Cole starts at Camden Yards, plus two NFL preseason games.

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  2. Keenan Allen, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts in August 2026
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    Keenan Allen Signs One-Year, $8.32 Million Deal With the Indianapolis Colts

    Keenan Allen signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth up to $8.32 million, reuniting with head coach Shane Steichen, his former Chargers offensive coordinator. The six-time Pro Bowler fills a gap left by Alec Pierce's ankle surgery.

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  3. Von Miller in a black cowboy hat, who signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys in August 2026
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    Von Miller Signs One-Year, $5.5 Million Deal With the Dallas Cowboys

    Von Miller agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys worth $5.5 million and up to $7.5 million. The NFL's active sacks leader, at 138.5, returns to his home market for a 15th season after nine sacks for Washington in 2025.

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  4. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon during an interview
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    Devon Witherspoon Signs Four-Year, $132 Million Seahawks Extension

    Seattle signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension with $101 million guaranteed. The $33 million average annual value is the highest ever for an NFL cornerback, passing Denzel Ward's $31.1 million.

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  5. The new Highmark Stadium under construction beside the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York
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    Bills Open $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium With a 29-14 Preseason Win Over the Panthers

    Buffalo played the first game in its new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium on August 15, beating Carolina 29-14 in Joe Brady's head-coaching debut, with Josh Allen throwing a 9-yard touchdown to Keon Coleman.

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  6. Las Vegas Aces in action during a WNBA game
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    Games to Watch — Saturday, August 15: Lynx at Aces on CBS, Yankees at Blue Jays

    Minnesota at Las Vegas headlines Saturday, 8pm ET on CBS, with the Lynx laying 1.5 and a 182.5 total. The Yankees open a set in Toronto at 3:07, the first-place Rays host Baltimore at 6:10, and seven NFL preseason games run from 1pm on.

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  7. Dodger Stadium ahead of the Brewers and Dodgers series opener
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    Games to Watch — Friday, August 14: Brewers at Dodgers, NFL preseason opens at 7 ET

    The two best records in the National League meet in Los Angeles: Brewers at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ET on ESPN, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound and the Dodgers listed at -193. Cardinals at Cubs opens the day at 2:20 p.m. ET, and three NFL preseason games kick at 7.

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  8. Roki Sasaki pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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    Games to Watch — Thursday, August 13: Brewers at Dodgers, Field of Dreams on Netflix

    The two best records in baseball meet at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET, with Roki Sasaki on the mound and Los Angeles a -149 favorite. Earlier, the Phillies and Twins play the Field of Dreams game on Netflix, and the Sparks visit the Liberty at Barclays.

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  9. Quarterback Kyler Murray drops back to pass during an Arizona Cardinals game
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    Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starting Quarterback Over J.J. McCarthy for 2026

    Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the Vikings' Week 1 starting quarterback on Aug. 11, ending his training-camp competition with J.J. McCarthy. Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019, signed a one-year deal with Minnesota in March.

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  10. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who signed a record three-year, $67.5 million extension in August 2026
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    Jahmyr Gibbs Signs Three-Year, $67.5M Extension as NFL's Highest-Paid Running Back

    Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million Lions extension on August 6, worth up to $75.75 million with incentives. His $22.5 million average annual value passes Bijan Robinson to make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

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  11. Zay Flowers signing his contract extension at a Baltimore Ravens podium
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    Ravens Sign Zay Flowers to Four-Year, $140 Million Extension With $108 Million Guaranteed

    The Ravens signed Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension with $108 million guaranteed, tying him with Justin Jefferson as the NFL's fourth-highest-paid receiver at $35 million per year.

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  12. Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright, No. 58, blocking during a game against the Washington Commanders
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    Bears Sign Darnell Wright to Four-Year, $116 Million Extension With $93 Million Guaranteed

    Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright agreed to a four-year, $116 million extension on August 4. The $93 million guaranteed is the most in any contract given to an NFL offensive lineman, and the $29 million average makes him the league's highest-paid right tackle.

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