Thursday’s sports news is led by Buffalo’s statement win over Detroit and the injury concern that comes with it, while off the field the day brings a major endorsement shift for one of football’s biggest stars and legal closure for an England cricketer. The thread is momentum mix...
Thursday’s sports news is led by Buffalo’s statement win over Detroit and the injury concern that comes with it, while off the field the day brings a major endorsement shift for one of football’s biggest stars and legal closure for an England cricketer. The thread is momentum mixed with uncertainty, from opening-night success to questions about who is available next.
The Bills open Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 win over the Lions, driven by another big performance from Josh Allen. Buffalo scores through the air and on the ground, keeps control of a high-scoring game, and starts the new regular-season chapter at its home venue with an emphatic offensive showing.
Buffalo’s victory is tempered by a shoulder injury to wide receiver D.J. Moore, who leaves in the second quarter against Detroit and does not return. His exit creates an immediate concern for the Bills as they come out of a marquee opener, with attention turning to the severity of the injury and his availability going forward.
Kylian Mbappé ends his long partnership with Nike and signs a boot deal with Swiss sportswear brand On. The move breaks a relationship that stretches back to the start of his career and gives On one of the biggest names in global football as it pushes further into the elite performance market.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face criminal charges after police close an alleged assault investigation in Derby city centre. The decision ends the case without further action, removing an off-field legal cloud over the player as the matter is concluded by investigators.
Top Sport stories
- Kylian Mbappé signs with On, ending long Nike partnership (15 sources)
- Police close alleged assault investigation into Brydon Carse, with no charges (10 sources)
- Yemen fighting displaces 112,000 internally and pushes thousands to Djibouti, UN says (8 sources)
- Tinubu meets Macron for private dinner at Élysée Palace in Paris (7 sources)
- Bills beat Lions 41-31 as Josh Allen powers win in Highmark Stadium opener (7 sources)
- Bills’ DJ Moore out for rest of Lions game after shoulder injury on Thursday night (7 sources)
- South Korea rejects Iran-war military role while reviewing expanded navigation safeguards (6 sources)
- Jazz agree to five-year $157.5M extension with guard Keyonte George (6 sources)
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