Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss the opportunity the four remaining CFP teams -- Penn State, Notre Dame, Texas and Ohio State -- have to make a big postseason statement.
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NFL Wild Card Round
It’s the NFC Wild Card round, and the Commanders take on the Buccaneers. Check out the latest odds and best bets.
Chris Simms, Maria Taylor, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett discuss why QB experience won’t be the bottom line in the Commanders-Bucs Wild Card matchup on NBC, as Jayden Daniels and Baker Mayfield go head-to-head.
Pro Football Focus takes a closer look at the players to watch in the Commanders-Buccaneers Wild Card matchup, including Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher lay out why bettors should consider backing Unders in all three NFC matchups across Super Wild Card Weekend.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick debate the best ways to bet on Commanders vs. Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, exploring reasons to back both squads as the playoffs begin.
Simms isn’t counting out the Texans against the Chargers at home in Wild Card Weekend, sharing what he sees as the key for Houston before he and Florio make their picks.
The NFL’s “Super” wild card weekend schedule has been set, with kickoff times, matchups and TV networks for the six playoff games now official.
NFL
The Patriots have interviewed Mike Vrabel to be their next head coach.
After three seasons, the partnership between Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence has come to an end.
Hill was an offensive assistant and quality control coach for the Seattle Seahawks this season, and his hiring was announced three days after Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was fired.
The Texans ruled out right guard Shaq Mason (knee) for Saturday’s game against the Chargers.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
All of the details you need to know as the highly-anticipated FA Cup third round is here.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards preview the Arsenal-Tottenham match, including how injuries will impact the strategy and how a victory would energize both clubs moving forward.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards preview the Arsenal v. Man United match, including why the Gunners need to score early to increase confidence against a Red Devils team that lacks sound defense.
Supercross Anaheim 1
The 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship begins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California
Jett Lawrence hopes to become the first rider to win consecutive Anaheim openers since Justin Barcia in 2019/2020.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto spell out what a successful first season of Supercross might look like for Jorge Prado and Monster Energy Kawasaki in 2025.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss Haiden Deegan’s presence at Anaheim 1 to kick off the 2025 Supercross season and his ability to embrace the energy surrounding the spectacle of the season-opener.
For Eli Tomac, his final SuperMotocross season is no farewell tour, as the six-time champion believes he can “still be the top guy” bringing intensity and tenacity to 2025.
Top riders explain the significance of a potential win in Supercross Round 1 at Anaheim.
Jett and Hunter Lawrence both combine their humorous personalities with a “hunger of dominating” in SuperMotocross, and the brothers look to have a stronghold on the 450 class in 2025.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak, and Denny Carter discuss how Zay Flowers injury affects the Baltimore Ravens’ outlook against the Steelers and who might see the biggest jump in production as a result.
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter are skeptical that C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans’ offense can do enough to win even a low-scoring game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Wild Card Weekend.
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew makes their picks for their favorite bets during the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs, including a dicey bet from Matthew Berry on Steelers WR George Pickens.
The Happy Hour crew looks ahead at the players who will provide the most fantasy value throughout the NFL playoffs, including a trio of Lions’ skill position players and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.
College Football
Gonzales replaces Duane Akina, who shifted to defensive backs coach.
Four-star receiver Cameron Sparks will announce his decision Saturday at the Navy All-American Bowl.
College Football analyst Greg McElroy joins the Dan Patrick Show to preview the Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State, look ahead to Texas vs. Ohio State and whether Deion Sanders should make the jump to the NFL.
Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Brady Quinn joins Dan Patrick to preview the Orange Bowl, sharing why the game could be a defensive battle, also discussing if Notre Dame will join a conference in the future.
Motor Sports
Ross Chastain will drive five Xfinity races and Shane van Gisbergen will drive four Xfinity races in the No. 9 car in 2025.
Five-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah was stripped of a smashing stage win in the Dakar Rally because of a missing spare wheel on Thursday.
Hendrick Motorsports will support Corey Day’s efforts across NASCAR Xfinity, Trucks, ARCA and Trans Am Series.
Levi Kitchen had a career season in 2024, and as he gets increasingly comfortable on his bike, that should improve this year.
Golf
Thorbjornsen was set to begin his first full season as a PGA Tour member after earning his card through PGA Tour University last summer.
The Sony Open effectively starts the chase for a PGA Tour card — only 100 from the FedExCup this year, down from 125, marking the most significant change in eligibility in some 40 years.
How players qualified for the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Mollie Marcoux Samaan looks back on her three years as LPGA commissioner, including her proudest accomplishments such as increased purses and opportunities for women in golf.
Castillo will make his PGA Tour debut as a member at this week’s Sony Open in Honululu, not far from where his grandparents worked on sugar cane plantations.
Golf Today discusses Bryson DeChambeau’s thoughts on how he thinks LIV Golf could impact the future of golf overall, fans and the PGA Tour moving forward.
MLB
The Pirates plan to stretch Ferguson out in spring training to see if he is an option to join the starting rotations. Ferguson has made 14 starts in his big league career, most as an opener.
Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.
Estrada has a .251 average with 48 homers, 195 RBIs and 52 stolen bases in 469 games over parts of six seasons with the Yankees (2019-20) and the Giants (2021-24).
The new deal keeps Brent Rooker signed through 2029, when the team is planning to be in Las Vegas.
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College Basketball
Robbie Hummel breaks down the state of affairs with the St. John’s Red Storm, who have been winning largely thanks to a top-10 defense despite struggling from 3-point range.
Robbie Hummel examines a Creighton team that’s “trying to find its footing” and has been needed to lean heavily on superstar center Ryan Kalkbrenner and guard Steven Ashworth amid their turnover struggles.
Bensley Joseph helped lead Providence over Butler on Wednesday night with 18 points off the bench in an 84-65 victory.
Isaiah Coleman scored 24 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds in regulation, and Dylan Addae-Wusu scored eight of his 24 in overtime as Seton Hall took down DePaul 85-80 on Wednesday night.
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Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (shoulder) was downgraded to a limited participant Thursday after being a full participant Wednesday.
The Steelers will have two of their key players who have been sidelined by an illness during the practice week for Saturday’s matchup with the Ravens.
The Saints have completed another interview in their head coaching search.
The Chargers have handed in their final injury report ahead of Saturday’s playoff game in Houston.
Hansi Flick and Barcelona are looking to kick on in 2025 after a rough end to 2024.