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Giants 23, Jets 6: Live updates, score, news, highlights, preseason Week 3

Aug 28, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The New York Giants finish the 2026 preseason with a 2-1 record after a 23-6 win over the New York Jets.

In-game updates

Second half updates

The Giants drive the ball down to the goal line, then take a knee three times to end the game.

Jason Sanders misses his second kick. He previously missed an extra point and now misses a 54-yard field goal to keep the score 23-6. The Giants still haven’t let Ben Sauls see the field…

TOUCHDOWN GIANTS

Jake Haener finds Xavier Gipson for a huge 37-yard touchdown. Giants all over the Jets 23-6 in the fourth quarter.

Big man eating… Bobby Jamison-Travis breaks out the sack dance again.

Dominic Zvada with the field goal to extend the Giants’ lead.

“Let’s Go Giants” chants sparking after the Giants get a sack and force a 3-and-out following the Zvada field goal. Trace Ford has made his presence felt.

Dominic Zvada hits a 53-yard field goal to extend the Giants’ lead to 13-6.

Tyrone Tracy cleared the concussion protocol.

The Giants force a 3-and-out to start the second half, just in time for Tyrone Tracy to jog back to the Giants’ sideline.

Dominic Zvada handles the kick-off for the second half.

First half updates

GIANT Sack. Trace Ford flattens Cade Klubnik on a bad pass to knock the Jets well out of field goal range. The Giants call a time out to try to get something done in 35 seconds.

The game goes on, and Odell Beckham makes a nice catch on a pass that’s a bit late and behind.

The Giants all come to the field to check on Tracy as he leaves the field under his own power.

Tyrone Tracy on the ground after a tough 8-yard run. Giants teammates take a knee around him.

Tyrone Tracy and Najee Harris still getting work… And so is Darius Slayton.

Jordan Stout is a WEAPON.

OBJ can’t quite haul in a Jameis Winston overthrow, the drive ends after Marcus Mbow gives up a sack.

INTERCEPTION GIANTS
Former Jet Zaire Barnes dropped into coverage to pick off Cade Klubnik to shut down a promising drive.

TOUCHDOWN GIANTS

The Giants sprint down the field on the back of big runs by Tyrone Tracy Jr. as well as a long catch by Odell Beckham Jr. for the touchdown. The Giants take the lead after the extra point from Dominic Zvada.

Sisi Mauigoa is the only starting lineman still in the game.

The Giants’ backup CBs rotate in, Cade Klubnick is 0-2 on the way to a 3-and-out.

On the upside, Najee Harris has a nice start.

A promising drive is cut short by another turnover. Braxton Berrios has the ball punched out while he tries to pick up yards after the catch.

Najee Harris running like a former 1st rounder.

Could Ben Sauls (or Dominic Zvada?) be a Jet come Sunday?

Odell Beckham slips, and a tipped pass bounces off his hands for the interception.

Pre-game updates

This list is a pretty good tell when it comes to players who will make the roster.

Let’s. Go.

Classic Odell pregame routine.

It looks like Jaxson Dart won’t play, though some starters apparently will.

Dart and other starters will go without game action for nearly a month leading up to the Sept. 13 season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

The New York Giants face the New York Jets in the 2026 preseason finale Friday night at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff it at 7:30 p.m. ET in one of those awkward games where the Giants will be the visiting team in their own stadium.

Will head coach John Harbaugh play quarterback Jaxson Dart and at least some other frontline players? I wrote previously that he believes Harbaugh should. Giants fans who voted in our poll overwhelmingly agree.

With teams having to trim their rosters to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m., there are still a handful of roster spots to be won or lost. Who will step forward, or play themselves out of a job, Friday night?

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Shohei Ohtani completes bullpen session, unclear if he'll pitch Sunday

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, left, walks off the field after a throwing session before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, left, walks off the field after a throwing session before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. (Erik S. Lesser / Associated Press)

Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen Friday at Comerica Park before the team opened a three-game series against the Tigers, as scheduled. But it was not immediately clear if it put him in line to start Sunday.

“I really don’t know what to make of it because I didn’t put eyes on it,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “Obviously I’ve got to talk to Shohei, talk to [pitching coach Mark Prior] and then we’ll make a decision for Sunday. But again I have to have that conversation.”

Ohtani threw about 20 pitches in the side session, which Roberts noted was “short,” but he said he hadn’t had any expectations for pitch counts.

Ohtani’s between-start side sessions are usually closer to 30 pitches, but that alone isn’t necessarily a reason to sound the alarm, especially without a clearer picture of the initial plan for Friday’s session. The Dodgers will continue to monitor Ohtani’s recovery as well.

Read more:Dodgers swept by Braves after Chris Sale throws a shutout

Ohtani had last thrown off the mound six days prior, in a live batting practice session last Saturday.

If he does start Sunday, it will likely be one inning in front of right-hander Tyler Glasnow, Roberts said.

Ohtani hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3 against the Padres, managing swelling and discomfort in his left knee.

Barring a setback, the schedule allows for Ohtani to make five starts on at least five days’ rest before the end of the season.

Glasnow, who threw five innings and 89 pitches on Tuesday in his first start back from the injured list, is scheduled to start on regular rest Sunday.

“Glas felt good going on regular,” Roberts said when asked why the Dodgers didn’t push his start to Tuesday, “and also looking at the calendar and where other guys line up.”

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Red Sox signing ex-Mets veteran Tomas Nido to minor league contract

Tomas Nido has spent most of his career with the Mets.
Tomas Nido has spent most of his career with the Mets.

Tomas Nido is back.

The longtime former Met catcher is extending his baseball career, has signed a minor league deal to play in the Red Sox organization, according to his MLB player page.

Nido hasn’t been on a major league roster since a 10-game stint with the Tigers in 2025, when he hit .343 across 35 at-bats with two RBIs while putting up a .704 OPS.

The move comes after he spent the first several months of the 2026 season in the Tigers organization before being released on July 21.

Tomas Nido has spent most of his career with the Mets. Getty Images

Nido, 32, will provide additional organizational depth behind the plate for Boston and is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester.

Nido played 43 games for Triple-A Toledo this season, batting .236 with a .317 on-base percentage and .368 slugging percentage.

He recorded 34 hits in 144 at-bats, including 10 doubles and three home runs, while driving in 10 runs.

Nido’s career is primarily associated with his tenure as a Met.

Tomas Nido played 10 games with the Tigers last season. MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Mets selected Nido in the eighth round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Orangewood Christian School in Florida. The Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, native spent several years developing in the Amazin’s minor league system prior to his MLB debut in September 2017.

Nido remained with the organization through his June 2024 release, spending parts of eight seasons with the big league club and becoming a mainstay in the catching rotation.

Nido was a longtime Mets backup due to his proficiency behind the plate and occasional serviceable bat.

His biggest opportunity came in 2022, when he appeared in a career-high 98 games for a Mets team that won 101 games and reached the postseason before losing to the Padres in the wild-card round.

Nido hit .239 with a .276 on-base percentage and .324 slugging percentage that season with 68 hits, 15 doubles, three home runs and 28 RBIs.

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Star Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson had car stolen from Airbnb during pre-draft process

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Welcome to the life of a professional athlete, Darryn Peterson.

The No. 2 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft is off to a great start in his pro career, but immediately before that? Not so much.

In an interview earlier this month with ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike, Peterson shared his unfortunate wake-up call leading up to the draft.

Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 9, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NBAE via Getty Images

“Crazy story: my whip, during the pre-draft, got [stolen] out of the driveway at the Airbnb I was staying at,” Peterson revealed when asked what he purchased with his first pro paycheck. “After it got took, I was like, ’I’m about to just get something else.’”

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson controls the ball against the Houston Cougars during the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 13, 2026. Getty Images

His new ride? A custom matte black Range Rover. And yes, he’s learned to keep it in the garage.

The Jazz rookie erupted onto the pro scene with 28 points in his NBA Summer League debut. Over five games, he averaged 23 points — good enough for sixth best on the summer circuit — with 3.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.

He’ll get his first shot on an NBA court in the Jazz’s preseason opener on Oct. 4 against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Utah opens the regular season on Oct. 21 at Memphis.

Darryn Peterson looks on during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images

Peterson was in the mix for the top pick and ultimately fell to Utah after the Wizards took AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall.

A standout at Kansas, Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his sole season with the Jayhawks. He spent much of his college tenure battling cramps — and criticism of his lack of availability — something he attributes to high doses of the supplement creatine.

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Big weekend in the Bronx kicks off as Patrick Sandoval starts

TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 11: Adley Rutschman #31 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Patrick Sandoval #43 of the Boston Red Sox during a game during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 11, 2026 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

I will be there in person tonight!

⚾️ First Pitch: 7:15PM – Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

📺 TV: Apple TV

📻 Radio: WEEI

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Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: CJ Abrams #5 and Daylen Lile #4 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after a 7-1 victory against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Marlins have owned the Nats all season, and now they are coming into town for four games. This is a series Blake Butera has to be targeting after the Nats just got swept in Miami. We know the deal with the Marlins now. They are a gritty, fundamentally sound bunch. Can the Nats stop them?

CJ Abrams is back in the field, but at shortstop. Blake Butera would not commit to a timetable when I asked him when he would play second base. Nasim Nunez is getting a day off, which means Jorbit Vivas is at second and Brady House is at third. Abimelec Ortiz and Harry Ford are also back in the lineup. Jackson Kent is on the mound.

Since the last series between these teams, Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers has returned from the IL. He will be playing first base. The pesky middle infield duo of Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards will be players to watch. Utility man Javier Sanoja has also been hot lately. Marlins young ace Eury Perez is on the mound.

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Stadium: Nationals Park

Time: 6:45 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV and Fox 5 WTTG

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

The Nats problems with divisional foes have been well documented. However, they will have a chance to change the narrative a bit this weekend. With just a month left in the season, the Nats look to finish strong. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves game discussion: Tomoyuki Sugano vs. Grant Holmes

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Ray Bahner/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

After splitting the four-game series with the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies head south to the Peach State to take on the Atlanta Braves in a new series.

The last time these two teams met was back in May, when the Braves swept a three-game series at Coors Field. The Braves currently hold a five-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East standings. Once again, the Rockies face a tough road challenge against a good big league team.

Tomoyuki Sugano (12-7, 4.96 ERA) is looking to rebound after the oddity of his last start at Coors Field. Sugano lasted just three innings against the Cleveland Guardians, having thrown 93 pitches and allowed five runs on nine hits. The Guardians did an excellent job running up his pitch count with an absurd amount of foul balls and the contact they made kept finding holes for base hits. Sugano scuffled in his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers before that, allowing seven runs on seven hits across five innings.

At this point in the season, teams that are elite at making contact have proven troublesome for Sugano, especially those that can waste pitches. Sugano is at his best when he can work quickly and induce weak contact for ground balls. Atlanta is a tough match-up in that regard and he will have to establish the zone early and put batters away quickly.

The Braves will turn to Grant Holmes (8-5, 3.64 ERA) to make his 25th start of the season. With all of the injuries the Braves have dealt with in their rotation, Holmes has proven a reliable arm all season. He can get strikeouts, but has mostly averaged about four per game this season. Meanwhile, the walks can fluctuate but typically average two to three per game. He last faced the Rockies at Coors Field on May 1 and had one of his worst starts this season, allowing six runs on seven hits over five innings.

He comes into this game, however, on the heels of a start where he allowed just one hit over six innings. In fact, he has allowed just six runs over 21.2 innings this month, all of which came in a 3.2 inning performance on August 15 against Arizona. Hopefully, the Rockies can replicate the success from May and actually secure the win

First Pitch: 5:15 pm MDT

TV: Rockies TV

Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

SB Nation site: Battery Power

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Mariners Game #135 Preview and Discussion: 8/28, SEA at TOR

TORONTO, ON - MAY 8: James Paxton #65 of the Seattle Mariners is celebrates after throwing a no-hitter during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Likely Cy Young winner vs. the 2026 Seattle Mariners. What could go wrong? The last time the Mariners ran into the Cease buzzsaw, he came away with nine strikeouts over seven innings, with a walk, two singles, and a double. The Mariners’ offense has showed a little more life lately, so maybe they’ll be able to adjust.

The Blue Jays will also be facing their opposing pitcher for the second time this season. When Emerson Hancock faced Toronto in January, it was one of his better starts amid his mid-season slide. He went a full seven, striking out five and giving up just a single, a double, and two walks.

The Mariners and Jays really are mirror images of each other.

Lineups

Obviously Cal’s going to play in Rogers Centre.

This graphic is so weird and I love it.

News

Bryce Miller, relief pitcher.

Game Info

First pitch: 4:15 PDT
TV: Apple TV
Radio: NOT SO RELIABLE! Today’s game will be on 770

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Dustin Hogue signs with Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia

Dustin Hogue from the USA plays for Real Sebastiani Rieti during the Italian Championship Basket Old Wild West Serie A2 Season 2024-2025 match between Real Sebastiani Rieti and Bi.Emme Service Libertas Livorno in Rieti, Italy, on December 14, 2025, at PalaSojourner. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images

RUVO DI PUGLIA, Italy — Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia signed veteran American Dustin Hogue to anchor its interior defense and provide a battle-tested presence under the basket. The former Iowa State standout joins the roster with a mandate to provide immediate experience and physicality for a club looking to solidify its standing in the Italian divisions.

Off the court, Hogue’s physical metrics provide a blueprint for the high-intensity style he brings to the paint. While technically undersized for a traditional center at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, Hogue’s bulk and relentless motor allow him to play significantly larger than his height, a critical asset in the grueling interior play of the Italian leagues.

His game is defined by several trademark contributions according to his new team:

  • Paint Presence: His ability to use his frame to control the interior and disrupt opposing offenses.
  • Athleticism: Physical tools that translate into a high-speed, high-impact style of play across both ends of the floor.
  • Rebounding: A reputation for relentless work on the boards and an elite expertise in securing possessions.

This physical profile has served as the foundation for a decorated career in Italy, where Hogue has established himself as a perennial winner. He first left a major mark on the Italian landscape during a celebrated tenure with Dolomiti Energia Trento, where he served as a central figure in the squad that reached consecutive Scudetto finals in 2017 and 2018. His pedigree for postseason success continued during the 2024-25 cycle with Cantù, a stint that culminated in a Coppa Italia LNP title and securing promotion to Serie A.

The signing also offers a distinct tactical advantage for Ruvo di Puglia, which adds a player intimately familiar with the club’s current competitive environment. Hogue’s journey through the Italian divisions over the last campaign saw him move from Bergamo to Real Sebastiani Rieti. This recent path created a unique opponent-to-teammate narrative; while wearing the Real Sebastiani Rieti jersey last season, Hogue faced Ruvo di Puglia as a formidable adversary on the court. He now brings that first-hand scouting knowledge and veteran savvy to the home locker room.

Hogue’s professional journey is rooted in a high-major collegiate foundation at Iowa State in the NCAA. Since transitioning to the European professional ranks, he has built an extensive resume across several top-tier leagues, representing prominent clubs including Enisey, Cluj-Napoca, Prometey and Promitheas. This diverse international background completes the profile of a seasoned veteran capable of anchoring the interior for Crifo Wines.

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Mets vs. Astros: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/28/26

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on prior to the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by CJ Lauretani/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Mets lineup

  1. A.J. Ewing – CF
  2. Francisco Lindor – SS
  3. Bo Bichette – 3B
  4. Carson Benge – RF
  5. Luis Robert Jr. – LF
  6. Jared Young – 1B
  7. Marcus Semien – 2B
  8. Brett Baty – DH
  9. Luis Torrens – C

Christian Scott – RHP

Astros lineup

  1. Jeremy Peña – SS
  2. Yordan Alvarez – DH
  3. Isaac Paredes – 3B
  4. Jose Altuve – 2B
  5. Daulton Varsho – CF
  6. Christian Walker – 1B
  7. Yainer Diaz – C
  8. Taylor Trammell – RF
  9. Nelson Velázquez – LF

Hunter Brown – RHP

Broadcast info

First pitch: 7:10pm EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 26: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres hits a double during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park on August 26, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

San Diego Padres (72-62) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-54), August 28, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST

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Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla.

Listen: 97.3 The Fan

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Falcons vs. Dolphins: Miami players to watch in Preseason Week 3

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: Fatorma Mulbah #95 of the Miami Dolphins warms up during joint practice with the New York Giants at Baptist Health Training Complex on August 20, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins host the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night, closing out the 2026 Preseason schedule. The game may include a cameo appearance by the starters, but the stars of the night will be the roster bubble players. Will anyone crush it on the field tonight and force the coaches to keep them on the 53-man regular-season roster?

Several players on the roster bubble are worth watching throughout the game. Could they make an impact on offense or defense? Are they in a key special-teams role that hints at their making the roster? We take a look at some of the players to watch tonight.

Defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah

Mulbah went undrafted out of West Virginia in 2025 and signed with the New York Jets. He did not make the roster out of the preseason and spent time on the practice squad during the year. He signed with the Dolphins at the start of August, and he has made an impact quickly. Mulbah has been a force in the middle of the line, especially against the run. He is not perfect and he has growth that still needs to happen, but with a strong performance against the Falcons, he could force Miami to keep him on the roster rather than risking having him claimed off waivers by another team.

Fullback D.J. Herman

I have gone back and forth on projecting Herman to make the roster, with him on the wrong side of the cut line in today’s 53-man roster projection. He has been solid as a lead blocker, in pass protection, and as an outlet option in the passing game. A linebacker in college, Herman has made the adjustment to being a fullback and he is doing it well enough to force the Dolphins to at least consider using a roster spot to keep him. Tight end Ben Sims, who is listed as the first team fullback on the depth chart, has missed time and Herman has taken advantage of the opportunity. A strong performance on Friday, especially if he makes a special teams play, could land him on the right side of the cut line.

Defensive end Cameron Goode

The numbers seem to be against Goode making the roster this year, but the 2022 seventh-round pick could change that tonight. Primarily a special teams player, if he can make an impact during the game, he might force his way onto the roster. He has been fine during training camp, but fine might not be good enough to justify a roster position. Stepping up tonight might be a requirement for Goode to stay with the team another year.

Safety Major Burns / Lonnie Johnson / Louis Moore

I am absolutely cheating here by putting all three players in one spot on my five players to watch, but it is because there really is not any separation between them at this point. One of the three of them will make the roster as the fourth safety on the depth chart – which one could be determined tonight. Johnson has dealt with an injury this summer, Burns has flashed but may not be as consistent, and Moore is a rookie trying to go from undrafted to the roster.

Offensive lineman Charlie Heck

The Dolphins likely signed Heck as a free agent to serve as the swing tackle and primary game-day backup for both Patrick Paul at left tackle and Austin Jackson at right tackle. He has been inconsistent all summer and he has done everything except claim that role. I do not have him making the roster right now, but a strong performance tonight could change that. Heck could find help in the roster math if guard Josh Priebe sees playing time at center and plays well, that could lead Miami to releasing center Andrew Meyer and open a roster spot for Heck. It might be a backdoor way to make the roster, but it would still land him on the roster.

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Best WNBA Player Props Today: Picks & Predictions for Friday, August 28

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Monster boards, sniper range, and rim protection—tonight’s WNBA prop card is loaded with pure cash.

Hammer Angel Reese to own the glass, ride Caitlin Clark to go nuclear from deep, and slam Cameron Brink to lock down the paint on Friday, Aug. 28.

Let's dive in with the best WNBA picks on the board for tonight!

WNBA player props today

Player PickKalshi
Fever Caitlin ClarkOver 24.5 points39%
Dream Angel ReeseOver 13.5 rebounds71%
Sparks Cameron BrinkOver 9.5 points47%
Aces Jackie YoungOver 4.5 rebounds60%

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Sun vs Fever prop: Caitlin Clark Over 24.5 points

Probability: 39%

Caitlin Clark has been more productive at Gainbridge Fieldhouse than any other location this season, averaging 23.9 points, 9.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds at home compared to 20.4 points, 7.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds on the road.

Clark has 12 double-doubles, reaching that milestone in eight of 17 home games but just four of 18 road games.

Clark’s 31 double-doubles are the 9th-most in the WNBA since she joined the league in 2024.

Check out Zak Hanshew's full Sun vs. Fever predictions.

Fire vs Dream prop: Angel Reese Over 13.5 rebounds

Probability: 71%

Angel Reese set the single-game and single-season rebounding records on Monday when she collected 26 boards against the Los Angeles Sparks. The number was out of this world, but the performance was nothing new, as Reese is averaging 12.4 rebounds per game this season.

Reese should have a field day against the Portland Fire, who average the fewest rebounds per game (30.3) and the lowest rebounding rate in the WNBA (47.0%). She's collected 14+ rebounds in six of her last eight games, and I love her to go Over 13.5 boards tonight at -110 or better.

Check out Ed Scimia's full Fire vs. Dream predictions.

Mystics vs Sparks prop: Cameron Brink Over 9.5 points

Probability: 47%

Cameron Brink is averaging 9.4 points on 50% shooting — both career-high marks.

Over her last eight games, Brink’s minutes have increased from 18.5 to 20.1. She ranks fourth in usage and second in rebound percentage on her team in that span while averaging 18.7 PRA.

Brink has averaged 20.3 PRA across her last three home games, hitting the Over twice in that span. In a matchup that should be dominated in the paint, I expect her to see plenty of run alongside Nneka Ogwumike to counter the double-big attack from the Washington Mystics.

Check out Zak Hanshew's full Mystics vs. Sparks predictions.

Tempo vs Aces prop: Jackie Young Over 4.5 rebounds

Probability: 60%

The Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith is out for the season and star center A’ja Wilson is questionable tonight, taking a potential 16 collective rebounds off the floor.

Jackie Young will be called upon to crash the glass for Vegas against a similarly small Toronto Tempo lineup. 

Toronto runs the risk of playing without its top four rebounders and five of its seven best bodies on the boards. The Tempo have had issues on the glass all year, ranked dead-last in rebound rate.

Young averages 4.4 rebounds but projections sit north of five boards tonight.

Check out Jason Logan's full Tempo vs. Aces predictions.

How to bet WNBA player props today

Player props allow WNBA bettors to wager on a player’s total points, assists, rebounds, 3-pointers made, and a number of individual statistics like combo markets.

Just like standard Over/Under odds, prediction markets like Kalshi will set a projected total number for those stats, and bettors can predict whether the player or team will have Over or Under that total.

What is Kalshi?

Kalshi is a federally regulated platform for trading event outcomes on prediction markets. Traders can buy and sell simple, transparent contracts that settle based on the outcome of real-world events. Markets revolve around a yes/no proposition, with prices adjusting dynamically based on traders’ perceived probability that the event will occur. When the event concludes, if you are correct, the contract “honors” at a predetermined price; if you are incorrect, it expires at $0.

WNBA Player Props FAQ

What are the best WNBA player prop bets today?

  • Caitlin Clark Over 24.5 points
  • Angel Reese Over 13.5 rebounds
  • Cameron Brink Over 9.5 points
  • Jackie Young Over 4.5 rebounds

Where can I trade on WNBA player props?

Kalshi is a regulated prediction market that is federally legal in all 50 states.

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Bears vs Titans Preseason: How to watch, start time, odds, and more

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans plays against Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears at LP Field on November 4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Chicago Bears wrap up their 2026 preseason slate against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, and every time the Bears and Titans play, I think of one thing: When Bears fans drank all the beer in Nashville. The Bears won that 2012 game, 51 to 20, and it featured 4 forced fumbles from Charles Tillman and the final touchdown of Brian Urlacher’s career: a 46-yard interception return.

The Bears and Titans held a joint practice on Thursday, and things got feisty with a few skirmishes. Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh even accused Bears safety Xavier Woods, a former Titan, of taking a cheap shot on one of his players. Saleh said he’s planning to play his ones for a half, so we’ll have to wait and see if the intensity carries over to the game. We’ll also have to wait and see if Chicago head coach Ben Johnson plays his starters because, just like last week, he has yet to make an announcement.

For those wondering, last year, the Bears played their first stringers for a half in the third preseason game.

GAME INFO

The Bears and Titans will kick off from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 pm CT. It’ll be sunny at kickoff with sunset at approximately 7:19, and the high will be 92° with a low of 67°.

TELEVISION

The game will be on FOX 32 for the Chicago audience with Adam Amin on play-by-play, Jim Miller and Stacey Dales providing analysis, and Jasmine Baker on the sideline. You can check 506sports.com for the full list of channels carrying the game. NFL Network is scheduled to air the game live on Saturday, but check local listings. They’ll also rebroadcast it in case you miss it live.

RADIO

ESPN Chicago (1000 AM, 100.3 FM HD2) with Jeff Joniak (play-by-play), Tom Thayer (analyst), and Jason McKie (sideline) on the call, and LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Spanish) with Omar Ramos.

ODDS

The visiting Bears are 2.5 point underdogs, with the game total over/under at 37.5.

POSTGAME/53-MAN ROSTER

No immediate postgame show for us, but we will be live on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel with a Bear & Balanced on Sunday around 5:30 pm (CT). We’ll discuss Bears vs. Titans a bit and dive into the 53-man roster, which is due Sunday at 5.

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Panthers vs Texans: Preseason Week 3 discussion thread

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 26: Tight end Tommy Tremble #82 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during a joint practice with the Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers Practice Fields on August 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The end of the 2026 preseason is upon us with the Carolina Panthers hosting the Houston Texans. Head coach Dave Canales is holding with tradition and resting all of the projected starters in tonight’s game. Instead of preparing the ones for the regular season, tonight is going to be about watching the guys who likely won’t make the initial 53-man roster.

These players are fighting for the last two or three spots on the roster and, more likely, to fill out the 16-man practice squad. The Panthers are currently carrying 88 players on their roster out of a maximum of 90. They have until Sunday at 6:00 PM ET to cut that number down to 53 players and the practice squad. Now is the last opportunity for your favorite training camp super star to make their name.

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