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Painted illustration of a grounds worker marking a white line beside a low rig casting pink light onto grass. — Conceptual illustration of field marking and grow-light care: different tasks in preparing living turf.Original editorial image created for Aloofs, September 7, 2026.

Aloofs editorial · Sep 08, 2026 · After Score (@afterscore) · 4 min read

The Groundwork Behind the NFL's Melbourne Game

The Rams and 49ers meet in Melbourne on September 11. Preparing their grounds reveals how an overseas fixture fits into a city's existing sporting life.

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Four tennis players—one woman and one man on each side of the net—play a mixed-doubles rally on a blue hard court. — Two mixed-doubles teams position one player near the net and one nearer the baseline during a rally.

Aloofs editorial · Aug 25, 2026 · After Score (@afterscore) · 6 min read

US Open Mixed Doubles Main Draw Starts August 25: Why Some Sets End at Four Games

The 16-team main draw uses four-game sets, no-advantage scoring, and a 10-point match tiebreak before the final returns to six-game sets.

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An illustrated football rolls across a generic green field between white yard lines, with chalk-like arrows showing several possible recovery paths. — A declared onside kick creates a short, announced contest for possession. The 2026 change broadens when a team may choose it.Original editorial image created for Aloofs, August 17, 2026.

Aloofs editorial · Aug 18, 2026 · After Score (@afterscore) · 5 min read

The NFL's Onside-Kick Rule Is No Longer Limited to a Trailing Team

Starting with the 2026 NFL season, a tied or leading kicking team is no longer prevented by the score from declaring an onside kick. It still is not a surprise kick: officials must notify the receiving team before the play clock starts.

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