Vikings Revamped Defense Leads Surprising Win Over 49ers
In Eagan Minnesota the Minnesota Vikings refreshed a seven-win core with new starters and a retooled defense. Sam Darnold directed a poised offense to a 23-17 upset of the San Francisco 49ers as projections and pundits underestimated their overhaul. Jefferson and Addison were limited late but Darnold connected on key third downs to seal the victory.
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NFL Week 3 Schedule Highlights
Tonight features New England at the Jets at 7 15 p m on Prime Video and 14 more games across noon and 3 05 3 25 p m slots. Matchups include Chicago at Indianapolis Green Bay at Tennessee Houston at Minnesota and more led by Buffalo Jacksonville and Dallas with prime time listings.
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Hall of Fame ballot features ex Hawkeye Vanda in first-time nominees
Pro Football Hall of Fame lists 167 modern era candidates for 2025 with 16 first-time nominees including Marshal Yanda, Travis Frederick, Joe Staley, and others. Screening will trim to 50, then 25 semifinalists and 15 finalists for voting before the Super Bowl.
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Brewers Clinch Third NL Central Title In Four Years
Milwaukee becomes the first major league team to clinch a division title this season, wrapping up the NL Central crown after Chicago’s 5-3 loss to Oakland. Despite managerial change, injuries, and key departures, the Brewers seized and held first place from late April, marking their sixth postseason berth in seven years.
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Iowa lands 2026 recruit Navon Shabazz in verbal pledge
Hawkeye men's basketball secures Navon Shabazz a 6 foot 3 guard from Davenport Assumption, first 2026 commitment for Iowa, with offers from Iowa State and Wake Forest. He'll play for Iowa United Prep in Des Moines this year under Dean Oliver.
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Des Moines East vs C R Jefferson Prep Football Showdown
Des Moines East enters at 2-1 and faces 3-0 Jefferson at Kingston Stadium at 7 p.m. Jefferson seeks a fourth straight win as Vernon Benda connects on 78 percent of passes to L J Nyenow Jr. East seeks rebound after a 35-6 loss to Abraham Lincoln with Qwaden Clearwater carrying 301 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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