Giants to host Cowboys in 2026 ‘Sunday Night Football’ opener

Quarterback Dak Prescott (C) and the Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants at 8:20 p.m. EDT Sept. 13 on NBC. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo The New York Giants will host the rival Dallas Cowboys in the first Sunday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Monday. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. EDT Sept. 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The…

Hall of Famer, longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox delivers his induction speech during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 27, 2014. Cox died Saturday at age 84. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Hall of Fame inductee and Atlanta Braves managing great Bobby Cox has died, Major League Baseball announced Saturday. He was 84. Cox, who led the…

Green Bay Packers release kicker Brandon McManus

1 of 5 | Kicker Brandon McManus spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The Green Bay Packers released kicker Brandon McManus, a source familiar with the decision told UPI on Friday. McManus made 80% (24 of 30) of his field goals over 14 appearances last season. The 12-year veteran, who joined the Packers in 2024, signed a…

New York Jets, running back Breece Hall agree to 3-year extension

1 of 5 | New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time of his career last season. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo The New York Jets and running back Breece Hall agreed to a three-year contract extension, a league source told UPI on Friday. The pact is worth up to $45.7 million. Hall received the non-exclusive franchise tag…

NFL, referees reach 7-year agreement, avoid lockout

The NFL faced the threat of a potential lockout from referees, which could have prompted the use of replacement officials in 2026, before they reached a collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a lockout in 2026, the parties…

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah ruled out for 2026

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah sustained a neck injury in 2024 and also missed the 2025 season. Now, he will be out for the 2026 season. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, ruling him out for the 2026 season. Owusu-Koramoah, who hurt his neck in 2024 in…

Ex-Giants QB Russell Wilson mulls offer from Jets, eyes TV job market

May 7, 2026 / 11:29 AM Show Caption Former New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson received an offer from the New York Jets, but is still deciding if he wants to continue playing. Wilson spoke about the offer during an interview with the New York Post on Wednesday in New York. The 14-year veteran was the Giants' starter through the first three games of 2025, but was benched in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart. Wilson…

Indianapolis Colts cut Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore

Cornerback Kenny Moore II (L) appeared in 132 games for the Indianapolis Colts from 2017 through 2025. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo The Indianapolis Colts cut Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore, they announced Thursday. They also announced releasing safety Nasir Adderley and waiving linebacker John Bullock. Moore, 30, joined the Colts in 2017. He appeared in 132 games for the Colts…

Cubs’ Boyd likely out six weeks after injuring knee playing with kids

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd went 2-1 through his first five starts this season. File Photo by Laurence Kesterson/UPI | License Photo Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd underwent left knee surgery and is expected to miss six weeks, manager Craig Counsell announced Thursday. The Cubs placed Boyd on the 15‑day injured list Wednesday with a meniscus injury. To fill the roster spot, they selected…

Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel to box influencer at UFC Apex

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (pictured) will face influencer Bob Menery in a boxing bout May 23 in Las Vegas. File Photo by Shelley Lipton/UPI | License Photo Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel will battle social media influencer Bob Menery in a boxing bout May 23 in Las Vegas, Brand Risk Promotions announced Thursday. The bout will be held at the UFC Apex. Menery previously…

Astros’ Carlos Correa expected to undergo season-ending ankle surgery

1 of 5 | Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa expects to undergo ankle surgery this week. File Photo by Maria Lysaker/UPI | License Photo Carlos Correa is expected to undergo ankle surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 MLB season, the Houston Astros shortstop told reporters Wednesday. Correa was 0 for 4 in the Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in Houston. He…

Red Sox manager: Valdez ‘weak’ for hitting Tigers’ Story with fastball

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez (pictured) hit shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch in the top of the fourth inning of a loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in Detroit. File Photo by Maria Lysaker/UPI | License Photo Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy called the Detroit Tigers' Framber Valdez "weak" for hitting shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch during a 10-2 Tigers loss.…

Basallo, Rutschman help Orioles curb Marlins, snap five-game skid

Baltimore Orioles pinch hitter Adley Rutschman hit a go-ahead single in the top of the ninth inning of a 9-7 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in Miami. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo Samuel Basallo belted three hits, while Adley Rutschman hit a go-ahead single to help the Baltimore Orioles snap a five-game skid Tuesday in Miami. The Orioles (16-20) built a three-run lead in the…

Giants, defensive tackle D.J. Reader agree to 2-year deal

Defensive tackle D.J. Reader previously spent time with the Houston Texans, Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo The New York Giants agreed to a two-year contract with D.J. Reader, the free agent defensive tackle confirmed Tuesday on social media. Reader's pact with the Giants is worth up to $15.5 million. The veteran defensive lineman will join a…

Seahawks expected to sign edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to 1-year deal

1 of 5 | Veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (R) totaled three sacks over 17 appearances last season for the Dallas Cowboys. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal, sources told UPI on Tuesday. Fowler's pact with the Seahawks is expected to be worth up to $5 million.…

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, out indefinitely

1 of 5 | Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was scratched from a scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday in Detroit and will have arm surgery. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and will be out indefinitely, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Monday in Detroit. The…