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‘Tis the season for skipping Sunday afternoon naps and managing imaginary sports teams with friends.

The NFL kicked off Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles—defending Super Bowl champs—soaring past the Dallas Cowboys 24-20. The rivals wasted no time butting helmets; Eagles defender Jalen Carter was ejected before the first snap of the game for spitting at Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after the opening kickoff. 

Then on Friday, the LA Chargers sambaed past the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, 27-21. Tonight’s Monday Night Football opener features another conference match-up: the Chicago Bears vs the Minnesota Vikings. 

Meanwhile, on the tennis court, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both took home their second U.S. Open singles titles. And on the basketball court, the Indiana Fever is feeling under the weather after losing star guard Caitlin Clark to a season-ending injury.

Verse to consider if you've begun looking forward to Sunday afternoons more than Sunday mornings… “LORD, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? You stretched out your right hand, and the earth swallowed them. With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed; you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength.” 
Exodus 15:11-13 (CSB) (read full passage)