Good morning, sports fans! Here’s the latest from the CBS Sports HQ AM newsletter, your daily sports update.
Starting off, CBS Sports has released its Preseason All-American Team and individual award winners for college football. With many top teams losing quarterbacks, experienced veteran Cade Klubnik from Clemson earns the nod as the top preseason quarterback due to his strong performance under pressure last season. The only unanimous selection for Preseason Player of the Year is Ohio State’s standout second-year wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who impressed with 76 receptions, 1,315 yards, and 15 touchdowns last year. Meanwhile, the Preseason Coach of the Year is someone carrying immense pressure, with three first-team picks on his roster, highlighting the SEC and Big Ten conferences’ dominance with multiple first-team selections.
On a less positive note, Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Chedur Sanders faces setbacks after a promising preseason debut, with oblique injuries clouding his chances to play in the upcoming game. The Browns’ crowded quarterback room remains competitive with veterans and rookies battling for playing time, complicated by injuries and evolving depth charts.
In MLB news, the San Diego Padres have surged ahead to lead the NL West after a series of wins, overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers who have struggled since early July. The key advantage for the Padres seems to be their strong bullpen, featuring several standout relievers, giving them an upper hand in this tight division race going into upcoming crucial series.
In soccer, PSG stunned Tottenham by coming back from a 2-0 deficit late in the UEFA Super Cup to win in penalty kicks, highlighting PSG’s resurgence and Tottenham’s continued struggles with clinching trophies despite opportunities. The match showcased key moments from players like Lee Kang Ying and Goncaro Ramos for PSG, and early efforts from Tottenham’s Mickey Van de Ven and Christian Romero.
Looking ahead, Thursday promises exciting baseball action with the Little League World Series and MLB games featuring the Orioles vs. Mariners and Rockies vs. Diamondbacks.
Fan Take: Hockey fans should keep an eye on these preseason college football updates and MLB division races because player performances and team dynamics at these levels often influence the broader sports landscape, including hockey. Momentum shifts and standout athletes in these arenas can inspire cross-sport enthusiasm and bring fresh energy and narratives to the hockey season.
