The KICKOFF: Qadry Ismail

• Judge rules Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit can head to open court

  

• Phillies release former All-Star Nick Castellanos, making breakup official

  

• E-40 joins Oakland Roots and Soul ownership group, announces Coliseum home opener concert

  

• Timberwolves dominate Trail Blazers 133-109; Randle scores 41

  

• Pryce Sandfort's 29 points lead No. 7 Nebraska past Northwestern 68-49

  

• Michigan set up to be No. 1 in AP Top 25 due to transfer portal, culture

  

• Bhatia's big birdie runs helps him beat the wind and lead at Pebble Beach

  

• Cubs' Craig Counsell weighs in on new automated ball-strike challenge system