Pacers’ Wiseman suffers torn Achilles in opener Pacers center James Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Pistons, the team said.

Source: UEFA probing racism at England opener UEFA is investigating an incident of alleged racist abuse during England’s 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, a source has told ESPN.

Lewandowski out of Poland opener, TBD for Euros Poland striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the country’s Euro 2024 opener against the Netherlands on Sunday through injury.

Harden returns to 76ers before Thursday opener James Harden has returned to Sixers practice ahead of Thursday’s opener.

Beal (back) out for Suns opener, source says Suns guard Bradley Beal will not play in Tuesday night’s season opener as he deals with a back ailment, a source told Andscape’s Marc J. Spears.

Sources: Harden still absent, unclear for opener It is unclear if James Harden will be available for 76ers’ season opener vs. the Bucks, as he remains away from the team Monday, sources told ESPN.

LeBron won’t play in Lakers’ preseason opener Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Warriors, but hopes to play in half of his team’s six exhibition games ahead of the regular season.

Claypool’s status shaky after lackluster opener Chase Claypool’s lackluster performance against the Packers could put the Bears wide receiver in jeopardy of being inactive for Week 2.

Sources: Jefferson contract unlikely before opener Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is not expected to sign a contract extension before Sunday’s opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday night.

Packers WR Watson (hamstring) to miss opener Green Bay receiver Christian Watson has been ruled out of the Packers opener against the Bears while fellow receiver Romeo Doubs is listed as questionable.

UVA to honor shooting victims at home opener Virginia will honor Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and their families with a special pregame ceremony before their UVA Strong football game against James Madison.

Sources: Milroe earns QB1 status for Tide opener Jalen Milroe beat out Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson and Dylan Lonergan to start at quarterback for Alabama’s opener, sources told ESPN.

Carroll rules out Adams for Seahawks opener Strong safety Jamal Adams will not play in the Seahawks’ season opener against the Rams, coach Pete Carroll told Seattle’s 93.3 KJR-FM radio Friday.

Commanders’ Young (stinger) unsure for opener Commanders defensive end Chase Young remains uncertain for the season opener thanks to a stinger suffered in the preseason opener. He has not been medically cleared by doctors for contact.

Reaves leads way as U.S. wins World Cup opener Austin Reaves and the Team USA bench helped power the Americans past New Zealand to a 99-72 victory in the FIBA World Cup opener for both teams.

Panthers’ Young throws 1st TD, ready for opener Panthers rookie Bryce Young finished the preseason with his best effort, going 7-of-12 for 73 yards and his first touchdown pass Friday night against the Lions.

Colts’ Richardson shows ‘great poise’ in opener Indianapolis rookie Anthony Richardson threw an early interception, but settled in, engineering two lengthy drives as he closed out the first quarter of his NFL debut, a 23-19 Buffalo Bills’ victory over the Colts at Highmark Stadium.

Colts to start Richardson in preseason opener Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will start Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bills.

What’s your favourite album opener? What songs do you think open their respective albums in the best way? I nominate Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes from Folie À Deux and The End from The Black Parade. submitted by /u/Jumpy-Midnight7014

Wrexham suffers heavy defeat in season opener Wrexham endured a miserable start to their Football League return as they were beaten 5-3 by MK Dons at the Stok Racecourse on Saturday.