Barry Melrose, the former NHL coach, player and longtime television analyst, dies at 70 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Melrose became one of hockey’s most recognizable media voices after his coaching career, and he stepped away from ESPN in 2023 after publicly disclosing his diagnosis.

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold leaves the Seahawks’ season opener with a hip injury and is later ruled out. The injury comes on the opening drive against New England, forcing an immediate change at the game’s most important position and casting early uncertainty over Seattle’s offense.

A.J. Brown exits New England’s opener against Seattle with an ankle injury and does not return. He walks off gingerly, heads to the locker room and undergoes X-rays, adding another early health concern to a game already disrupted by a starting quarterback injury on the other sideline.

France withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid in a notable setback for soccer’s governing body. The move, approved unanimously by the French Football Federation’s executive committee, signals fresh dissent from one of the sport’s major national federations ahead of the FIFA presidential contest.

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title and that Tottenham should be recognized as champions instead. His comments revive debate over how English soccer authorities handled Chelsea’s admitted rule breaches and whether past competitive outcomes should be revisited.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest in a misdemeanor battery case tied to a May altercation that also includes a criminal damage to property charge. The plea moves the court case toward resolution, while the NFL still weighs whether league discipline will follow.

The NFL’s international push continues with the 49ers and Rams set to meet in Australia on Thursday Night Football. The game stands out as a Week 1 showcase staged far from the league’s usual markets, with kickoff timing and broadcast access tailored for viewers across regions.