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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, we break down two monster contracts in the Bay Area—Brandon Aiyuk and Steph Curry just secured the bag. We've also got nail-biting finishes from NC State and the Tar Heels, plus a crucial Phillies win over the Braves, let’s dive in.

Two Big Contracts for the Bay (4-minute read)

In the Bay Area, it’s all about locking down the stars. Brandon Aiyuk and Steph Curry both secured massive extensions, ensuring they’ll remain key figures in their respective franchises. Aiyuk, after a public negotiation saga, signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the 49ers, complete with $76 million guaranteed. This makes him one of the NFL’s highest-paid receivers, earning $30 million annually—a number that puts him just below the likes of Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb. Despite lucrative offers from other teams, Aiyuk chose to stay in San Francisco, ready to continue his chemistry with Brock Purdy. Not to be outdone, Steph Curry also inked a one-year, $62.6 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, keeping the two-time MVP in the Bay through 2027. Curry’s deal ensures that he’ll remain the highest-paid player on the team, solidifying his legacy in Golden State. Despite possible trade rumors after the Olympics, Curry remains in the Bay for the foreseeable future.

NC State Avoids Upset (2-minute read)

NC State narrowly avoided an upset in their season opener, rallying in the fourth quarter to beat Western Carolina 38-21. Despite being favored, the Wolfpack trailed by three heading into the final 15 minutes, thanks to the Catamounts' explosive 361-yard offensive display. NC State's defense finally woke up late, holding WCU to 1-of-4 on third downs in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

North Carolina and Minnesota (3-minute read)

North Carolina survived a scare in their season opener with a 19-17 win over Minnesota thanks to Noah Burnette’s clutch 45-yard field goal with 1:44 left. Tar Heel’s backup Conner Harrell stepped up after an injury to Max Johnson, leading a crucial 32-yard completion that set up the game-winner. The Tar Heels’ defense was relentless, notching five sacks and forcing a key fumble to keep the Gophers at bay.

Phillies Extend Lead Over Braves (3-minute read)

The Phillies kept their NL East hopes alive with a 5-4 comeback win over the Braves, thanks to late-game heroics from Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh. Castellanos launched a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, his 12th career game-winner in crunch time, sending the Philly crowd into a frenzy. Marsh’s three-run blast in the sixth had already given the Phillies the lead after a shaky start from the offense. Matt Olson homered twice for the Braves, but it wasn’t enough to stop Philadelphia from tightening their grip on the division.

⛳ Scheffler pads lead, inches closer to FedEx title

⚽ The new Champions League group format

🏈 Patriots choose Jacoby Brissett as Week 1 starting QB over rookie Drake Maye

🎾 Naomi Osaka loses US Open 2nd round match to Karolina Muchova in straight sets

⏩ Bowling Green 100-yd touchdown on the opening kick

🕶️ Sanders to Jimmy Jorn Jr. for a 69-yard touchdown

💪 Travis Hunter's fantastic TD snag

🕺 Cam Rising 64-yards for the TD

🚀 Nick Castellanos go-ahead home run

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Oklahoma Towers Over Temple (2-minute read)

Oklahoma's first SEC season kicks off against Temple. The Sooners, fresh off their first 10-win season under Brent Venables, are eyeing the College Football Playoff as a dark horse contender. Temple, on the other hand, hasn’t seen a winning season since 2019 and was picked to finish last in the AAC.

TCU Takes On Stanford (3-minute read)

TCU and Stanford are both looking to shake off rough 2023 seasons in their Friday night showdown. TCU’s Josh Hoover, fresh off a 339-yard per game average as a redshirt freshman, leads the Horned Frogs against a shaky Stanford defense. Stanford’s star wideout Elic Ayomanor will be key to any upset hopes, but with the Cardinal giving up 37.7 points per game last year, this might be TCU’s game to lose.

WNBA's Hottest Ticket (2-minute read)

Friday’s Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game is set to be the priciest WNBA matchup ever, with tickets averaging $334—a 16% jump from their last meeting. Fans are shelling out big bucks to see All-Star rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark face off one last time this season. With Sky’s new mascot, Skye the Lioness, roaring into the scene, this high-stakes game is one for the record books, even if the Sky are only 8th in the standings.

What team is considered the oldest in the NFL?

👉️ Answer Below

The Arizona Cardinals, founded as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago in 1898, are the oldest team in the NFL.