TODAY'S SLATE
MLB   Rays @ Braves   Rays +1.5   Today 12:15pm | WNBA   Sun @ Dream   Dream -14.5   9/17 | NFL   Saints @ Falcons   Falcons -2.5   1/4 | CFB   Rattlers @ Hurricanes   Hurricanes -57.5   Today 8:00pm
THE TAKE TODAY'S ONE THING

Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Forces Drew Lock Into Action as Seahawks Open Title Defense

Sam Darnold left Seattle's season opener with a hip injury after a first-drive sack, forcing veteran backup Drew Lock into action against the Patriots.

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The Briefing

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Rays @ Braves

Today 12:15pm

Rays +1.5
 02

Astros @ Phillies

Today 1:06pm

Phillies -1.5
 03

Rangers @ Mariners

Today 4:10pm

Mariners -1.5
 04

Rockies @ Yankees

Today 7:05pm

Yankees -2.5

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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney on the sideline during his debut win over Cal
CFB · 4 MIN

Bob Chesney’s UCLA Debut Win Over Cal Draws Troy Aikman Praise as Bruins’ Win Total Faces Early Test

Troy Aikman praised new UCLA coach Bob Chesney after his 45-24 season-opening win at Cal, a result that already has bettors eyeing the Bruins' 6.5 win total.

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Chris Kreider skating for the Anaheim Ducks before being placed on waivers for contract termination
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Chris Kreider Placed on Waivers by Ducks for Contract Termination, Eyes Return East

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