Football

8/13/2026 |  Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player (Associated Press (AP)) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness.

ESPN got a copy of the letter that was sent to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry and said Daniels’ decision stems from the school’s decision to allow cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear a No. 5 jersey. That’s the number Daniels wore during his two seasons at LSU.

8/13/2026 |  Public blackballing or just the new era? Inside Texas Tech's struggle to create a non-conference schedule (CBS Sports) Joey McGuire can sell Texas Tech's vision better than most college football coaches. Right now, the difficult part is finding future non-conference opponents willing to join the party as a potential punching bag for what he's selling. 

8/13/2026 |  NFL's most and least optimistic fan bases entering 2026 season: Non-playoff team takes No. 1 spot (CBS Sports) Some fan bases are feeling better than others with the start of the 2026 NFL season just around the corner. Several fan bases are preparing for a possible Super Bowl run, while others are already looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. 

8/13/2026 |  Agent's Take: Why NFL tight ends have been left behind by contract boom, plus 3 stars who could reset market (CBS Sports) The 2026 league year, which began on March 11, has been great financially for most major offensive positions. Patrick Mahomes became the first quarterback to break the $60 million-per-year barrier. Jaxon Smith-Njigba topped Ja'Marr Chase as the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. Saquon Barkley dropped to fourth on the running back pay scale, with Jahmyr Gibbs, who now leads the way, Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor joining him in the $20 million-per-year club last week.

8/13/2026 |  10 Best College Football Win Total Predictions for 2026 (College Football News) Who will have a better season than projected, and who will underwhelm? Here are our ten best win total projections for the 2026 season.