Sports Break: Saints look for rebound after trading Jimmy Graham, sorry season in woeful NFC South

 

National sports stories & blog updates Saints look for rebound after trading Jimmy Graham, sorry season in woeful NFC South By Mark Maske Does Drew Brees have another productive season in him even without his talented tight end? Will the remade defense be better? Can Sean Payton regain his magic touch?   Read full article » Cardinals, Cubs and Pirates highlight needed reform for MLB’s broken playoff system By Adam Kilgore If the season ended today, the two best teams in the National League would meet in the first full round of the playoffs, which is pretty silly.  Read full article » EARLY LEAD Colin Cowherd gets his own beer, courtesy of Rogue Ales By Marissa Payne The beer is appropriately called "Blunt N' Bitter."  Read full article » Italian soccer club forced to sell trophies to raise money after bankruptcy By Marissa Payne This is just sad.   Read full article » President Obama’s golf buddies? Steph Curry and Ray Allen By Marissa Payne This is the second time the president has hit the links with Allen this week.  Read full article » While responding to NCAA violations, North Carolina found more violations By Matt Bonesteel This will delay the school's response to the NCAA.  Read full article » Tim Tebow yes, Sam Bradford no in Eagles’ preseason opener By Matt Bonesteel Philadelphia's presumptive starter won't play against the Colts, but the most famous backup in NFL history sure will.  Read full article » America’s bizarre ‘Full House’ fetish reaches San Francisco Giants By Matt Bonesteel They re-created the intro to a show that will never go away.  Read full article » Adult wiffle ball is a thing, and this play is perhaps the greatest wiffle ball play ever By Marissa Payne Thanks to physics, wiffle ball is fun to watch.   Read full article » UFC 194 gets co-main event to go with McGregor-Aldo, but it’s not Rousey-Tate By Marissa Payne UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman will defend his belt against No. 1 contender Luke Rockhold at the Dec. 12 event.  Read full article » Kobe Bryant wants to ‘ride off into the sunset’ with Team USA at the Rio Olympics By Matt Bonesteel But he says he has to earn a spot first.  Read full article » Snoop Dogg’s four-star recruit son has left UCLA’s football team By Matt Bonesteel Diddy's son remains on the team, however.  Read full article »   The Post recommends: Lean & Fit Stay on top of the hottest fitness and healthy eating trends with this weekly newsletter. Sign me up   FANCY STATS Take it from Twitter: Nats fans are growing increasingly unhappy with this team By Neil Greenberg Must have something to do with that 4-9 August record.  Read full article » Cubs’ Addison Russell helps Manager Joe Maddon bat an unconventional lineup By Josh Planos Maddon has opted to bat his pitcher eighth in each of the 113 games he's coached as a manager in the National League.  Read full article » Fantasy Football 2015: These stars should struggle early, making them great trade targets By Neil Greenberg An early pick at each skill position who is expected to struggle, giving you the opportunity to buy low.  Read full article »               You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for the Sports Break newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071