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American Football news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with American Football published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. SportsAmerican FootballBaseballBoxing

    Patriots' A.J. Brown, Drake Maye Shine in Joint Practice Against Eagles

    In a joint practice session against the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots' wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Drake Maye impressed with their chemistry, with Brown catching nine passes and Maye completing 16 of 19 passes. Meanwhile, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley found success against the Patriots' defense, exposing some areas that need improvement before the regular season.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastAmerican FootballOlympics

    Victor Wembanyama Named Captain of French Basketball Team

    Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star, has been named captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. He will lead the team in their games against Slovenia and Sweden. Wembanyama, who helped France win a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is seen as the leader of France's next generation of players. This is his first time captaining the team since the Paris Olympics in 2024.
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  4. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballHockey

    Kirk Cousins Upset Over Rough Play During Raiders-Texans Joint Practice

    Kirk Cousins admitted to getting 'upset' during a joint practice between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans due to rough play, particularly when his elbow was hit. Despite his frustration, Cousins praised the Texans' defense for providing a good challenge. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak also acknowledged the Texans' defensive prowess. This incident comes amidst Cousins' previous calls for teams to ease up on physicality during NFL preseason practices.
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