Expect the unexpected at this year’s Breeders’ Cup, where a large international contingent makes for a unique handicapping puzzle.
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.
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell break the Sunday Night Football duel between the Vikings and Colts, a game that could feature a lot of points and pass attempts by quarterback Joe Flacco.
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Dan Patrick summarizes an entertaining World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, analyzing the many defensive mistakes by the Yankees, the great decisions by manager Dave Roberts and the future of star Juan Soto.
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NFL WEEK 9
Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, and Puka Nacua headline the Love/Hate players for Week 9.
Jalen Hurts, Kyren Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and Travis Kelce lead the way in positional rankings for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
Ranking and evaluating all of fantasy football’s top Week 9 plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
A few familiar names highlight Week 9’s Optimal Flex Plays, including Khalil Shakir, Tyler Lockett and Darnell Mooney.
We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.
Breaking down every team’s backfield usage from Week 8 ahead of Week 9
Is there a truly elite defense in Week 9? Can the Chiefs or Saints fill the void?
NFL
Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison preview the Week 9 matchup between the Cowboys and Falcons, highlighting the increasingly dangerous Atlanta offense.
Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison discuss the interaction between Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs and a reporter in the wake of Diggs’ poor performance vs. the 49ers in Week 8.
When the Jets traded for quarterback Aaron Rodgers last year, one of the things they were looking forward to seeing was Rodgers throwing touchdown passes to Garrett Wilson.
Texans quarterback C.J.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings’ Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones pit their soccer knowledge against the football trivia prowess of Chelsea’s Joao Felix and Pedro Neto.
Rotoworld
Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 9.
The RFS crew previews the Sunday Night Football bout between the Colts and Vikings, arguing that Josh Downs is Indianapolis’s clear WR1 and debating how much T.J. Hockenson will eat into Justin Jefferson’s targets.
The Rotoworld Football Show crew tell you what to watch for from a fantasy standpoint between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
Pat, Kyle and Denny are confident the Chargers’ new pass-heavy scheme will boost their offense’s overall fantasy production, and they’re in on Cedric Tillman as the Browns’ WR1 even if Jerry Jeudy is the better player.
College Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Curt Cignetti had taken over ailing programs before, so that part didn’t intimidate him.
Curt Cignetti is 27-4 as an FBS head coach.
Both teams enter November looking to enhance their bowl positions.
It’s a game not lacking for storylines.
Motor Sports
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.
The Factory Triumph team will expand to four riders in 2025.
Golf
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.
From Matt Kuchar to Ted Scott, you have options if you need them.
Tim O’Neal joins Golf Today to talk about the meaning of his Dominion Energy Charity Classic win and his journey to his first PGA Tour Champions victory.
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
Orlando’s star had been ripping up the league early in the season.
“When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me.”
The teams refused to pick up the team options on the two former first-round picks, they will become free agents next season.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns meet for a second time on NBA TV in L.A. as the Clippers attempt to climb above .500.
Betting
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell break down their favorite NFL bets in Week 9, including the over on Jameis Winston interceptions and the Atlanta Falcons to cover the spread against the Dallas Cowboys.
Dinsick thinks that whether Jordan Love or Malik Willis is the quarterback, the Packers are a great bet to cover a 3.5-point spread (per DraftKings Sportsbook) against the Lions in NFL Week 9.
New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans Game Preview
Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons Game Preview
College Basketball
Providence forward Bryce Hopkins sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss a potential timeline for a return, Friars head coach Kim English and how the team can compete with Connecticut.
Kim English sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss his plans to lead Providence back to the NCAA Tournament, the impact of Bryce Hopkins, the depth of the roster and more.
Xavier University head coach Sean Miller discusses his return to the position as well as Jerome Hunter and Zach Freemantle coming back to the court for the 2024-25 season.
Creighton head men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott chats with Donny Marshall about the adjustments necessary to succeed in the modern era of college athletics, the Bluejays’ returning production and more.
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Will United go with a new formation ahead of a new era? Can Chelsea find the right balance in defense?
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice on Thursday with a knee injury, but it doesn’t look like the team is looking at another absence for one of their top players.
Texans quarterback C.J.
The Jets’ rookie receiver lost a touchdown when he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line.
Can Brighton cause an upset at Anfield, or will Liverpool beat them for the second time this week?