Ruben Amorim prefers a back three, only starting four defenders thrice in a half-decade at Sporting Lisbon, while Erik ten Hag almost exclusively played a back four at Manchester United.
Albert Breer joins Dan Patrick to discuss how things may have turned around for the New York Jets and teams that could be buying/selling at the trade deadline.
Coverage of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup begins on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.
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NFL WEEK 9
Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison discuss the larger implications of QB Anthony Richardson’s benching for veteran Joe Flacco in the Colts Week 9 SNF game vs. the Vikings.
Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, and Puka Nacua headline the Love/Hate players for Week 9.
Mike Florio and Jason Garrett preview the Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup on Sunday Night Football, discussing how Joe Flacco starting over Anthony Richardson changes things for Brian Flores.
Jalen Hurts, Kyren Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and Travis Kelce lead the way in positional rankings for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
With Joe Flacco stepping in for Anthony Richardson, the Colts’ offense may be balanced enough to make some plays, but Simms thinks the Vikings’ offense will be the difference on Week 9 Sunday Night Football.
We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.
Pro Football Focus previews the Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 9 between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, highlighting budding star Joshua Downs and fourth-year edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo.
NFL
Titans head coach Brian Callahan didn’t make any announcement about who will be starting at quarterback this weekend when he spoke to reporters on Friday.
Houston will not have one of its key offensive linemen for the rest of the season.
It looks like there will be two significant differences to the Ravens lineup this week.
The Panthers will not have their left tackle when they take on the Saints this weekend.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
Erling Haaland is looking for a third-successive Premier League Golden Boot award for leading a season in goals, and a host of folks aim to stop him.
2024 Breeders’ Cup
Expect the unexpected at this year’s Breeders’ Cup.
Coverage of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup begins on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and resumes on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network before jumping to NBC and Peacock until 6 p.m. ET and finishes on USA until 8 p.m. ET.
City of Troy Favored to Claim 1st Win in North America
Britney Eurton, Nick Luck and Eddie Olczyk discuss the best bets for the Longines Classic at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, with odds presented by FanDuel.
Del Mar will host the Breeders’ Cup for the third time in 8 years.
Japan’s deep racing roots are at the forefront of two of the biggest days in horse racing.
There are several ways for horses to get to the Breeders’ Cup World Championship.
Rotoworld
Michael King and Jackson Merrill emerged for San Diego in 2024.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Lawrence Jackson Jr. discuss if Jaylen Waddle, Rico Dowdle and the Green Bay Packers’ wide receivers can be trusted in Week 9 of fantasy football.
A look back at Week 8’s expected points leaders and some deep plays to consider for Week 9.
Lawrence Jackson Jr. and Jay Croucher pitch player prop bets to Matthew Berry, including Jalen Hurts to throw 2+ touchdown passes and Joe Flacco over 1.5 rushing yards.
College Football
8-0 Indiana is one of the most exciting stories in college football this season.
UCLA Bruins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Preview
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Preview
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, betting trends, and stats
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs Game Preview
Motor Sports
There two spots available in the Championship 4.
Kyle Larson enters the Round of 8 cutoff race seven points below the cutline.
The Truck series will set its Championship 4 field Friday.
Revisit the top five NASCAR Cup Series playoff finishes at Martinsville Speedway, featuring Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth, Chase Elliott, and Ross Chastain.
Golf
The PGA Tour proposed major changes to its field sizes and eligibility but that didn’t settle any issues it has with its fall schedule and sponsors.
Yealimi Noh of the United States and Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand were two strokes off the lead after the second round.
Presidents Cup participants are no longer mandated to make charitable donations with the money they receive, according to Golfweek.
Jeffrey Guan, 20, was injured after being struck by an errant shot during a pro-am in September in his native Australia.
Watch highlights from the first round of the TOTO Japan Classic, taking place at the Seta Golf Course in Otsu, Japan.
Hana Wakimoto of Japan shot a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Thursday to lead by two shots after the first round of the LPGA’s Toto Classic in Japan.
MLB
Soler had 21 homers and 64 RBIs with a .780 OPS last season with the Braves and Giants. One year earlier, he hit 36 homers for Miami.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans led the Royals into a spot in the postseason
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.
Will Juan Soto land the biggest contract of all-time this winter? Will any pitcher get $200 million? All of our contract predictions for this winter’s frenzy are here.
NBA
The Bucks are 1-4 to start the season and are bottom 10 in offense and defense.
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for a potential Western Conference playoff preview.
Nick Richards, Bilal Coulibaly, and Zaccharie Risacher are three players who managers should target ahead of Week 3.
The 5-0 Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the 3-2 Orlando Magic which will be down its best player.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Week 9 matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for a potential Western Conference playoff preview.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns Game Preview
The 5-0 Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the 3-2 Orlando Magic which will be down its best player.
College Basketball
Dylan Addae-Wusu sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss his decision to return to Seton Hall, how the Pirates bring “grit” to a tough Big East conference, and learning to lead “by action”.
Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway chats with Nicole Auerbach about the changes to his roster entering the 2024-25 season, what makes metropolitan players different, and the importance of adapting as a head coach.
Georgetown guard Jayden Epps discusses expectations for the Hoyas as he enters his junior year, reflecting on differences between the Big Ten and Big East after his transfer from Illinois in 2023.
Georgetown head men’s basketball coach Ed Cooley sits down with Donny Marshall to discuss the team’s identity, competing for national championships and history of the program.
Latest
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was back on the practice field on Friday.
With the trade deadline only four days away and the Browns potentially looking to flip veterans for draft picks in order to offset the lingering complications of the Deshaun Watson contract, some have suggested a trade of defensive end Myles Garrett.
The Islanders are already playing without winger Anthony Duclair, who is expected to miss several weeks with a lower-body injury.
Alexander Zverev advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Masters by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas, knocking the Greek player out of contention for the ATP Finals.
Jackson (knee/back) did not participate on Wednesday or Thursday.