Professional NFL team, AFC West
The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
Roger Craig has disclosed a vascular dementia diagnosis during the Hall of Fame ceremony. He says doctors believe it may be related to concussions from his playing days. He emphasizes the illness won’t define him and expresses hope that sharing his story helps others seek health guidance.
The Raiders’ No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is set to make his NFL debut in Las Vegas as the team confronts questions about discipline, leadership, and how to balance high expectations with a demanding pro career.
The 49ers have trimmed to a 53-man roster ahead of their season opener in Australia against the Rams. They trade for veteran interior lineman Jarrett Patterson, add depth at guard and center, and place several players on IR or PUP as they prepare for Week 1.
The Raiders have faced a sobering evaluation of their progress after a tough preseason loss to the Texans. Fernando Mendoza’s NFL debut exposed rough edges, with a late comeback signaling potential but underscoring gaps that must be filled as they rebuild.
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
The Boring Company has raised $3 billion in a funding round led by the United Arab Emirates, valuing the company at $23 billion. The round boosts plans to dig more than 150 kilometers of tunnels in the UAE, with other investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Baron Capital. The funding follows recent activity in Las Vegas and Nashville as the company pushes to turn Musk’s tunneling vision into a global transit network.
NFL Week 2 delivered drama: the Bears suffer a 9-3 loss after Caleb Williams injures his hamstring; the Chiefs win in OT as Mahomes shines; the Ravens falter; several games head to overtime; Seattle stays perfect at 2-0.