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After the skepticism surrounding the Los Angeles Rams' decision to select quarterback Ty Simpson No. 13 overall in April's NFL Draft, the former Alabama star answered with an impressive preseason performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Rams headed to Kansas City for their first preseason game of the year on Saturday and finished with a 20-12 win. Simpson finished the day with a solid stat line, throwing 21-for-25 for 190 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Especially after a slow first half with a 6-6 tie, Simpson's two second-half touchdowns gave the Rams a last-minute lead over the Chiefs, who never found the end zone. Simpson’s first score came from a quick four-play drive, where he found rookie running back Dean Connors for a nine-yard touchdown pass. Shortly after, Simpson led the Rams on an eight-play drive that resulted in a second touchdown throw to Connors, securing the Rams' win over Kansas City. While the majority of Simpson’s training camp experience was spent playing behind quarterback Stetson Bennett for second-team reps, his preseason entrance allowed him the chance to showcase his skillset. Additionally, Simpson has had the chance to learn from MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford, who’s entering his 17th year in the NFL and his fifth season with the Rams. Coming off an impressive season with Alabama in 2025, Simpson finished his time with 3,948 total passing yards, 33 total touchdowns and five interceptions. Simpson also led the Crimson Tide to their first College Football Playoff and SEC title game appearances under head coach Kalen DeBoer. The Rams are shaping up to be a heavy Super Bowl favorite entering this season, especially after their overhaul in the offseason. Los Angeles added Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in June, as well as Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs in March. Offensively, the Rams return star wide receiver pair Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Even if Simpson will have to patiently wait his turn to become the Rams go-to guy, his preseason performance is an impressive start. The Rams kickoff their 2026 campaign in Australia facing NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, September 10. [TheTopNews] Read More.

Joshus Baez, have a day. Joshua Baez, have a debut! It didn't take long for the St. Louis Cardinals' rookie to endear himself to MLB's audience. After getting called up from AAA for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs, Baez delivered on the hype. In the top of the first inning, on Baez’s first MLB at-bat, the first pitch he saw nonetheless, he blasted Matthew Boyd's pitch 449 feet to dead center field for a two-run home run to put the Cardinals up 3-0. Then, on his second at-bat, he displayed his ability to pull the ball, hitting a 389-foot shot to left field. The solo home run restored the Cardinals' lead at 4-3. But Baez wasn’t done there. In the top of the sixth inning, he finished off the trifecta, going opposite field for a 368-foot, two-run home run to right field. Baez brought home Alec Burleson for the second time with that sixth-inning shot. The Home Run Derby king Jordan Walker followed Baez with a home run of his own. Then Burleson hit a solo shot for St. Louis’ fifth home run of the game. Not only did St. Louis rout NL central rival Chicago Cubs 8-4, but the Cardinals gained confirmation. They had developed Baez since drafting him 54th overall in 2021. Across 410 at bats in AAA in 2026, Baez has a .256 batting average, 34 home runs and 90 RBIs. He earned recognition as St. Louis’ third-ranked minor league prospect. Then, when he got his chance, he made the most of it. Baez also joined an exclusive group of prospects that got to mashing upon their MLB arrival. Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Jose Fernandez went deep twice in his MLB debut on March 31. Fernandez got promoted five games into the season after the Diamondbacks placed Pavin Smith on the injured list. That performance launched him to remain in the majors until the beginning of June. Chicago White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a two-run walk-off home run to lift the White Sox 6-5 over the Atlanta Braves in his MLB debut. Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter also slugged two home runs in his first regular-season game. DeLauter joined the Guardians during the American League Wild Card series in 2025. He then made the roster to start the 2026 season, and proved why immediately. [TheTopNews] Read More.

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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The UFC returns to Philadelphia, as Islam Makhachev takes on Ian Machado Garry, with the UFC Welterweight Championship on the line. To celebrate this exciting event, new users can enter our Polymarket promo code FOX and unlock a $20 trade bonus, ahead of the Main Event. These two will put it all on the line, both looking to extend impressive winning records in the UFC, but it is Makhachev who can make history with a win over Machado Garry tonight, as it would extend his record to 17 straight wins, eclipsing Anderson Silva’s record of 16. The stacked UFC 330 card also features many other exciting fights, including the Women’s Strawweight Championship fight, where current champion, Mackenzie Dern will look to defend her title, against Gillian Robertson. Remember, new users can use the Polymarket promo code FOX to claim a $20 trading bonus and get involved before the main card kicks off this evening. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Polymarket promo code page. How to Claim the Polymarket Promo Code FOX Ahead of UFC 330 Why Use Polymarket for UFC 330 Trading? Polymarket is quickly becoming the go-to place for UFC trading, and they put a huge emphasis on these events on their platform, especially those of the magnitude of UFC 330, which means they roll out the red carpet for new users. Unlocking a $20 trading bonus using the Polymarket Promo Code FOX is just one reason to sign up for a new account, but the instant access to one of the most popular sports is the main reason to get involved. With football season still a couple of weeks away, UFC 330 gives you an excellent event to trade on in the meantime, and with generous trading prices available for the biggest fights of the year, there really is no need to go anywhere else. Unlock $20 by trading $10 on the UFC this evening, and you will not only be involved in this weekend’s amazing event, but also have $20 in bonuses to trade with ahead of the new football season. Makhachev vs Machado Garry Odds, Trade Price Islam Makhachev is the overwhelming favorite for this one, as he’s being given a 75% chance to… [TheTopNews] Read More.

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