The NFL is back (and bigger than ever) — here are some Canadians to watch
The 2026-27 NFL season begins tonight (that's right, on a Wednesday) with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots at 8:20 p.m. ET.
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Amid NFL hoopla, flag football makes quieter push in suburban Australia
MELBOURNE, Sept 9 : The National Football League (NFL) is determined to make a big splash at its first regular-season game in Australia but out in the Melbourne suburbs, a quieter revolution is brewing without the helmets, shoulder pads and big hits.
NFL team previews 2026: Predictions, rankings, depth charts - ESPN
The 2026 NFL season kicks off Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch featuring the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). Then, on Thursday, the NFL will have its first-ever regular-season game in Australia, where the Super Bowl-favorite Los Angeles Rams will take on the San Francisco 49ers (8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix).
49ers' Alfred Collins (knee) injured in practice, out for season - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — San Francisco 49ers starting defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a torn patellar tendon in the team's Tuesday practice in Australia, an injury that will keep him out for the 2026 season.
Rams' Donald won't travel to Australia; Garrett 'ready to go' - ESPN
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel to Melbourne, Australia, to play in the Los Angeles Rams' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
Lyles eyes American records as he plots path to Los Angeles Olympics
Sept 8 : American records, another world title and Olympic gold in Los Angeles are all on Noah Lyles' radar after the sprinter shut down his 2026 season and began plotting what he believes could be the defining two years of his career.
Ohtani, back in Dodgers' lineup, likely won't pitch rest of season - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani confirmed Monday night he is «most likely» not going to pitch again this season, a growing reality given his recent injuries and the shrinking calendar, adding that he is «focusing on hitting moving forward.»
49ers' Nick Bosa set to face Rams; George Kittle 'looks good' - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — The San Francisco 49ers arrived in Australia with defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle looming as their largest injury-related question marks heading into Week 1.