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ESPN Nears Deal to Air 24-Team College Football Playoff
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ESPN Nears Deal to Air 24-Team College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff has reached a handshake agreement with ESPN to broadcast an expanded 24-team postseason starting in 2027, according to sources. The arrangement, while not yet finalized on paper, represents a major move toward doubling the current playoff field.

10/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Broncos' Jonathon Cooper Cleared to Return to Active Roster
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper Cleared to Return to Active Roster

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper is eligible to play in Week 7 after the NFL removed him from the commissioner's exempt list on Friday. Cooper, who faces domestic violence charges from two June arrests, could still face league discipline.

10/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NCAA Sues Ohio Governor Over Eligibility Order
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NCAA Sues Ohio Governor Over Eligibility Order

The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, three days after he signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year.

10/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Southern Nazarene Safety Tyler Ulrich Dies at 21
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Southern Nazarene Safety Tyler Ulrich Dies at 21

Southern Nazarene University announced Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died at age 21, five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.

10/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Rahm, LIV Golf Reach Separation Agreement
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Rahm, LIV Golf Reach Separation Agreement

Jon Rahm and LIV Golf have reached a separation agreement in which the former world No. 1 golfer agreed to release all of his monetary and economic claims in exchange for the return of his exclusive name, image and likeness rights and other related marks, according to ESPN's Mark Schlabach.

10/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Tkachuk Brothers Dominate Frozen Frenzy in Panthers' 7-3 Win
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Tkachuk Brothers Dominate Frozen Frenzy in Panthers' 7-3 Win

Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick and Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Tuesday. The brothers combined for nine points on the NHL's Frozen Frenzy night.

10/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Red Wings Finalizing DeBrincat Extension Worth $91M
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Red Wings Finalizing DeBrincat Extension Worth $91M

The Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with right wing Alex DeBrincat worth $13 million annually, sources told ESPN. The 28-year-old leads the team in scoring and recorded two goals and an assist in Tuesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils.

10/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Ohtani to Start Game 3 of NLCS, Roberts Confirms
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Ohtani to Start Game 3 of NLCS, Roberts Confirms

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Tuesday that Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, following a "great conversation" between the two.

10/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Jaguars Left Tackle Anton Harrison Set for Knee Surgery
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Jaguars Left Tackle Anton Harrison Set for Knee Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee once the team returns from London next week, according to league sources. The procedure, reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, raises questions about the offensive line's depth as the season progresses.

10/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Rams Lineman Alaric Jackson Punches Bills' Bradley Chubb
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Rams Lineman Alaric Jackson Punches Bills' Bradley Chubb

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson struck Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb at midfield following the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss on Monday night at SoFi Stadium, an exchange captured by ESPN cameras.

10/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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