🏈 NFL · Week 1 · Melbourne Game
PURDY & THE 49ERS DOMINATE DOWN UNDER!
San Francisco blows out the Rams 27–7 in an international season opener in Melbourne, Australia
By The Daily Dribble Staff · Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Brock Purdy fires three touchdowns as the 49ers kick off the 2026 NFL season in style — all the way in Melbourne, Australia! 🦘
G'day, football fans! The 2026 NFL season got off to a WILD start on Thursday when the San Francisco 49ers crushed the Los Angeles Rams 27–7 in the NFL's Melbourne Game in Australia. That's right — the NFL went all the way to the other side of the world to kick things off, and the 49ers made sure to put on a show!
Quarterback Brock Purdy was absolutely on fire, completing 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards, 3 touchdowns, and just 1 interception. He had a passer rating that would make any football coach smile. Running back Christian McCaffrey also got things going on the ground with 10 carries and 68 rushing yards, keeping the Rams' defense guessing all game long.
The Rams could barely get anything going on offense, finishing with just 7 points. San Francisco improves to 1–0 on the young season, while Los Angeles falls to 0–1. With the regular NFL schedule still mostly kicking off this weekend, the 49ers already have bragging rights heading into Week 1!
🏈 NFL Results — Thursday, Sept. 10
Just the one game on Thursday — but it was a big one played halfway around the globe in Melbourne, Australia for the NFL's international series!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performers |
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| 49ers ✅ |
27 |
Rams |
7 |
B. Purdy: 25/34, 205 YDS, 3 TD · C. McCaffrey: 10 CAR, 68 YDS |
⚾ MLB Results — Thursday, Sept. 10
Five games on the diamond Thursday, and there was plenty of excitement! The Yankees demolished the Rockies 10–3 thanks to a monster game from shortstop Anthony Volpe. Jacob deGrom also reminded everyone why he's one of baseball's most feared pitchers, striking out 12 Rangers in just 6 innings for the Mariners in a close 4–3 win. Meanwhile, the Braves, Astros, and Pirates all picked up wins in tight, low-scoring contests.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Star of the Game |
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| Rays | 1 |
Braves ✅ | 3 |
N. Martinez: 6.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 K |
| Astros ✅ | 2 |
Phillies | 1 |
Z. Wheeler: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 9 K (loss) |
| Rangers | 3 |
Mariners ✅ | 4 |
J. deGrom: 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 12 K, 0 BB |
| Rockies | 3 |
Yankees ✅ | 10 |
A. Volpe: 3-4, HR, 5 RBI, R, SB |
| Pirates ✅ | 2 |
White Sox | 0 |
J. Jones: 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 8 K, 2 BB |
⚽ UEFA Champions League — Thursday, Sept. 10
Champions League action was PACKED on Thursday with six matches! Bayern Munich was the biggest story, running over Norway's Bodo/Glimt 5–0 at home — a total demolition job. Newly promoted Italian side Como caused a massive upset, beating RB Leipzig 4–1! Manchester United also cruised past Sabah 4–0. In the other games, Lens edged Slavia Prague 3–2 in a thriller, while Roma vs. Fenerbahce and Shakhtar vs. PSV both ended in 1–1 draws.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
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| AS Roma | 1 |
Fenerbahce | 1 |
Draw |
| Shakhtar | 1 |
PSV | 1 |
Draw |
| Bodo/Glimt | 0 |
Bayern ✅ | 5 |
Bayern Win 🔥 |
| RB Leipzig | 1 |
Como ✅ | 4 |
Como Upset! 😱 |
| Sabah | 0 |
Man United ✅ | 4 |
Man Utd Win |
| Lens ✅ | 3 |
Slavia Prague | 2 |
Lens Win |
💤 Offseason Watch
🏀 NBA
The NBA season hasn't tipped off yet! Teams are in training camp getting ready. Keep an eye out for roster moves and preseason games coming up soon. The Thunder (64-18 last season!) are looking like title favorites again! 🏆
🏀 College Basketball
College hoops is still months away! Teams are holding fall workouts and coaches are busy recruiting the next big stars. The season usually tips off in November — get excited! 🎓