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The Detroit Lions released a three-game 2026 preseason schedule: Week 1 at the Bengals, Week 2 vs. the Commanders, and Week 3 at the Colts. Dates haven’t been set yet, and games are expected to air on the Lions TV Network. Coach Dan Campbell indicated there will be no joint practices this year, which could lead to more starters playing in the preseason to compensate for fewer on-field practices.
Las Vegas’ 2026 preseason features three games: home vs. the Arizona Cardinals, a trip to Houston to play the Texans, and a home matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, giving the Silver and Black two home games and one road trip; dates and times will be announced later.
The Miami Dolphins announced their 2026 schedule, featuring eight home games at Hard Rock Stadium and nine road games, kicking off with a Week 1 trip to Las Vegas and Week 2 to San Francisco, followed by a home opener vs. Kansas City; the slate includes divisional showdowns with the Jets, Patriots and Bills, plus a preseason trip to Washington and games against the Giants and Falcons at home.
The Browns revealed their 2026 preseason opponents, opening on the road against the Chicago Bears before hosting two home games at Huntington Bank Field: vs. the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 22 (1 p.m., with joint practices) and vs. the New England Patriots on Aug. 27 (8 p.m.). Coach Todd Monken said the games will help evaluate players, with WEWS News 5 carrying the first two games and Amazon Prime Video airing the finale; single-game tickets are on sale.
Las Vegas Raiders release their 2026 schedule, featuring a three-game preseason slate (home vs Arizona, at Houston, home vs San Francisco) and a regular season that opens Sept. 13 against the Miami Dolphins and concludes with a Week 18 trip to Kansas City, with a bye in Week 13; the slate includes notable road trips to the Chargers, Saints, Jets, 49ers, Browns, Titans and Cardinals, along with several home games against the Bills, Rams, Seahawks, Chargers and Broncos.
leaked details suggest the Buccaneers’ 2026 slate includes nine home games and eight away, with home opponents Packers, Vikings, Browns, Steelers, Chargers, Rams, Falcons, Panthers, Saints and away opponents Bears, Lions, Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Falcons, Panthers, Saints. Six 2025 playoff teams are on the schedule, with Packers, Steelers, Chargers, Rams and Panthers visiting Tampa and the Bucs traveling to Chicago. The preseason reportedly starts on the road vs Jets, with Week 2 at home and Week 3 on the road; a Bruno Mars concert at Raymond James could push the season opener to an away game. Note: leaks are unofficial until confirmed.
The article previews the WNBA’s 30th season amid a new collective bargaining agreement, offseason upheaval, and two expansion teams, with the Las Vegas Aces pegged as the team to beat after retaining core stars and adding Jewell Loyd. It ranks 15 teams, noting the New York Liberty’s star-studded roster under a new coach, Atlanta’s versatile core, and continued development across franchises from Indiana to Seattle and Portland, while tracking injuries, rookies, and tactical changes that could reshape the season.
Las Vegas Aces open as clear favorites in the 2026 preseason power rankings as the league expands to 15 teams (including a Canadian franchise) and launches a new media era; New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and Dallas Wings join them as top challengers, with the rest of the field featuring the Mercury, Sparks, Lynx, Valkyries, Sky, Tempo, Sun, Mystics, Storm, and Fire.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left Thursday's preseason game after colliding on a third-quarter foul and landing on her kneecap, though she said she felt fine. She finished with 21 points in 16 minutes (4-for-6 FG, 2-for-3 3PT, 11-for-13 FT) with four assists, two rebounds and a steal. Clark has been managing prior injuries (groin, quad, ankle) and emphasized the importance of staying healthy as the Fever wrap up preseason before opening the season against the Wings.
Maryland and Princeton pace the 2026 Division I Men's Preseason All-Americans with seven selections each, Syracuse next with six, and Georgetown, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Richmond tied at five; 84 players from 31 schools were honored by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff as preseason All-Americans, announced with input from coaches and highlighting top talents like Joey Spallina.
Inter Miami, the 2025 MLS Cup champions, announced their preseason matches for 2026, which will include three games in South America against Alianza Lima in Peru, Atlético Nacional in Colombia, and Barcelona de Guayaquil in Ecuador, marking their first match against Ecuadorian opposition.
North Carolina's basketball team improved their 3-point shooting in the final exhibition game, hitting nine 3-pointers in the second half to beat Winston-Salem State 95-53, signaling a positive trend ahead of the regular season.
The article discusses the shift from closed-door preseason scrimmages to more transparent exhibitions, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks of this change for teams and fans.
The University of North Carolina men's basketball team is set to play #8 BYU in Salt Lake City on October 24, marking their first game in Utah since 1988, with a strong historical record and a roster featuring many newcomers and transfers, as they prepare for the 2025-26 season under coach Hubert Davis.
The Kansas Jayhawks will face the Louisville Cardinals in an exhibition college basketball game in Louisville, Kentucky, with details on the teams' rosters, coaching, and historical context provided.