In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week.

Those who have been following Alabama Crimson Tide On SI and BamaCentral know that we follow this release closely, especially regarding the official number of former Alabama players in the NFL. This year is expected to be the ninth straight season in which Alabama officially had at least a tie for the most players in the league.

Ready if number is called: On Sunday, linebacker Alex Highsmith left the game early with what Coach Mike Tomlin referred to as a 'high ankle.' While Highsmith's status won't be updated until Tomlin's weekly press conference on Tuesday, rookie linebacker Jack Sawyer is preparing for whatever is asked of him.

Week 25 of the 2025 MLB season has concluded. Four former Vols began the week in MLB: Jordan Beck (Colorado), Garrett Crochet (Boston), Drew Gilbert (San Francisco) and Chase Dollander (Colorado). Dollander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 13 due to a strained patella tendon in his left knee.

The Dallas Cowboys may have found their star in the backfield after the first two weeks of the season with running back Javonte Williams.

Week 1 saw more than 75 percent of kickoffs returned around the league and that number got even higher in Week 2.

As the Giants continue to prepare for their opener on Sunday, 13 of their players received new jersey numbers over the weekend. The jersey number updates are as follows: LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, No. 33

Tim Twentyman takes a look at five Detroit Lions numbers that stand out following the team's Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears.

The Chicago Cubs enter this week with an eye on knocking their magic number down to zero to claim their first National League playoff berth in five years. The

Campus is home to 51,316 students, 5,696 faculty and academic staff, 565 buildings, 124 miles of sidewalk, 115 miles of storm sewers, nine bridges, 32,163 parking spaces, 21,710 trees, 1,477 streetlights … you get the idea. There are many ways to measure ...