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- 1NFL player makes surprise cameo in Taylor Swift music videoโผNFL player makes unexpected cameo in Taylor Swift music video
An NFL player has made an unexpected cameo appearance in a new Taylor Swift music video, according to reports from USA Today and Yahoo Sports. The crossover between the sports and pop-music worlds is drawing attention from both football fans and Swift's fanbase, who are discussing the player's appearance and how it came about.
- 2Nation's longest high school football winning streak endsโผNation's longest high school football winning streak comes to an end
The longest active high school football winning streak in the United States has come to an end, according to USA Today's report. The streak, one of the most notable in prep sports, was snapped when the team holding it finally lost a game. Details about the teams, the score, and the exact length of the streak were not included in the coverage available.
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The Tennessee Titans are taking on the New York Giants in their NFL Week 3 game, with the matchup drawing attention across sports media. USA Today has published predictions, picks and betting odds ahead of kickoff, and the game is trending among fans in the United States as both teams look to build momentum early in the season.
- 4MLB in talks with White House over national park gameโผMLB asked White House about playing game in national park
Major League Baseball has approached the White House about the possibility of staging a regular-season game in a national park, according to USA Today and Yahoo Sports. The idea would follow the league's history of showcase events in unusual venues, though no park, teams or dates have been named and neither MLB nor the White House has confirmed details.
- 5USA TODAY Sports: Florida back as SEC championship contenderโUSA TODAY Sports: 'Florida is back as SEC championship contender'
USA TODAY Sports argues that the Florida Gators are once again a legitimate contender for the SEC championship, signaling a return to form for the program. The assessment frames Florida as a team capable of challenging the Southeastern Conference's traditional powerhouses this season, a notable shift in perception after recent years of underperformance.
- 6Nor'easter threatens NFL Week 3 games including Giants-TitansโผNFL Week 3 weather updates as nor'easter threatens Giants-Titans, other games
A nor'easter is forecast to hit parts of the United States just as NFL Week 3 gets underway, with the Giants-Titans matchup among the games most at risk of heavy rain and wind. Outlets including Yahoo Sports and USA Today are tracking the latest weather updates and what the storm could mean for kickoff conditions and team game plans.
- 7Undefeated UCLA Bruins enter USA TODAY Coaches PollโผUndefeated Bruins make it onto USA TODAY Sports US LBM Coaches Poll
The UCLA Bruins, still undefeated, have made their way into the USA TODAY Sports US LBM Coaches Poll, the rankings compiled from votes of college coaches. The nod confirms national recognition of their perfect start to the season and puts them alongside the country's top-ranked programs as the campaign continues.
- 8Protect College Sports Act passes SenateโผProtect College Sports Act passed the Senate. Here's how it voted.
The Protect College Sports Act has passed the US Senate, with the vote breakdown published by USA Today. The legislation concerns college sports and now moves forward in the legislative process, drawing attention from fans, athletes and lawmakers. Reactions are focused on what the bill's passage means for the future of college athletics.
- 9Garrett Crochet cleared for Red Sox playoff rosterโWho's ready for post-season? โพ Garrett Crochet cleared for Red Sox playoff roster, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com@bsky.bri
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has been cleared for the team's postseason roster, giving the club its top starter as the MLB playoffs approach. Baseball outlets including USA Today Sports and ESPN are also publishing 2026 playoff predictions, with fans discussing which teams are best positioned for October baseball.
- 10Oklahoma Sooners tumble in USA TODAY Sports rankingsโผOklahoma Sooners suffer big drop in USA TODAY Sports 1-138 rankings
The Oklahoma Sooners have suffered a significant fall in the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 college football rankings, according to Yahoo Sports. The drop signals a slide in how the program is viewed nationally after its recent results. Fans and analysts are weighing what the decline means for the Sooners' season outlook.
- 11Protect College Sports Act: what it means for athletesโProtect College Sports Act explained: What the bill means for athletes; who opposes it?
The Protect College Sports Act is a proposed US bill that would affect college athletes, and USA Today has published an explainer detailing what the legislation would mean for them and who opposes it. Specific provisions of the bill and the identity of its opponents were not detailed in the available reporting.
- 12Nebraska climbs in USA TODAY college football re-rankโNebraska moves up in USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank
Nebraska has moved up in the latest USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank, a periodic reshuffling of the season's top teams. The rise reflects a reassessment of the Cornhuskers' standing among the national programs covered in the ranking. Fans in Lincoln and across the Big Ten are watching closely as the team's early-season position continues to improve.
- 13USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings updated after Week 6โNational high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 50 after Week 6
USA TODAY Sports has released its latest Super 50 national high school football rankings following Week 6 of the season. The update reshuffles the top teams across the country as undefeated programs defend their positions and others rise or fall after Friday's results. Fans and recruits are following closely to see which programs remain in national title contention heading into the middle of the season.
- 14The case for legal weed and sports betting has fallen apartโThe case for legal weed and sports betting has fallen apart | Opinion
A USA Today opinion piece argues that the promises made when marijuana and sports betting were legalized in much of the United States have not held up. The columnist contends the expected benefits, such as major tax revenue and consumer protection, have failed to materialize or come with serious social costs, prompting renewed debate over whether legalization was a mistake.