Ryan Blaney and William Byron’s strengths and potential pitfalls to watch for at Phoenix, where the NASCAR Cup Series championship is on the line.
Eric Froton breaks down his strategies for betting on this weekend’s Big Ten clash between Drew Allar’s Penn State Nittany Lions and the Washington Huskies.
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NASCAR Championship Weekend
The Cup champion will be crowned Nov. 10 at Phoenix Raceway on NBC and Peacock.
Dr. Diandra examines the performance this season of Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick to identify strengths and potential pitfalls to watch for at Phoenix.
The Cup championship will be determined Sunday, Nov. 10 on NBC and Peacock.
More than a championship is in play Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
In Part II of my 2024 championship preview, I examine Ryan Blaney and William Byron’s strengths and potential pitfalls to watch for at Phoenix.
A new No. 1 has emerged in this week’s NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings.
NASCAR will crown its Cup champion Nov. 10 at Phoenix Raceway on NBC and Peacock.
NFL
Mike Florio unpacks what Mike Williams believes went wrong with the Jets and explains why he’s more likely to rather have Russell Wilson as his teammate than Aaron Rodgers.
The Panthers will stick with Bryce Young as their starting quarterback for the third straight week, but head coach Dave Canales has resisted making any long-term plans for the 2023 first overall pick’s future in the position.
Mike Florio stresses the importance of factoring in how players have actually performed in the NFL and why that’s a better metric than pre-NFL scouting.
Mike Florio explains why if Micah Parsons considers coming back before getting to be fully healthy, and to some extent even if he is, one injury could eliminate his chances of landing a massive deal.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Liverpool look to weather midweek Champions League wear and tear and extend its stay atop the Premier League table with a visit from sixth-place side and fellow UCL competitor Aston Villa on Saturday.
“We should have scored a couple at least but the way the team played, that was us at least,” Arteta said after the 1-0 loss in Milan. “The way we played tonight, the team can go to Chelsea and win.”
Here’s how the new Europa League format is set for the 2024-25 UEL competition, with the full schedule and the key dates for Manchester United, Tottenham, and more.
NFL WEEK 10
Josh Downs, Tank Dell, and Jalen Tolbert are receivers fantasy managers can turn to as FLEX plays in Week 10.
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle lead the way in positional rankings for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers, and Lawrence Jackson share their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring Mike Williams from the New York Jets before the trade deadline.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers react to Jerry Jones and the Cowboys giving up a fourth-round pick to acquire struggling wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Panthers.
DeAndre Hopkins is taking over the Rashee Rice role, Chase Brown is an RB1, and 30 other fantasy football facts you need to know before Week 10.
Quentin Johnston, Taysom Hill, and Xavier Legette headline the biggest fantasy football targets on the Week 10 waiver wire.
Chargers led the way but how high can we rank the surging Rams and Eagles?
Rotoworld
Zaccharie Risacher, Bennedict Mathurin, and Davion Mitchell were among the low-rostered standouts on Wednesday.
Ramírez, Emmanuel Clase and a few others had the Guardians one step away from the World Series.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers, and Lawrence Jackson highlight Rhamondre Stevenson’s recent production and explain why he’s a valuable trade asset, and examine Davante Adams’ reemergence in New York.
Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed explore the Texans’ offensive struggles, discussing Bobby Slowik’s decisions, pass protection concerns, and C.J. Stroud’s numbers ahead of Houston vs. Detroit on Sunday Night Football.
College Football
Max Brosmer has helped Minnesota make a sharp turn into a pass-first team in his only Big Ten season
The ball has been in the air for Minnesota this year more than it’s stayed on the ground, the first time since 2007.
Four-star safety Gregory Thomas committed to Florida State in June.
James Franklin is now 3-19 against top-10 opponents at Penn State.
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) Game Preview
COLLEGE HOOPS ON NBC & PEACOCK
Can UConn three-peat? How good will Cooper Flagg be? And who’s going to cut down the nets?
Meghan McKeown and Zora Stephenson sit down with JuJu Watkins as she preps for another season with the USC Trojans and reflects on the lessons she learned during her first season of college basketball.
JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers and Hannah Hidalgo lead the top teams as the sport enters its post-Caitlin Clark era.
The Big Ten College Countdown crew takes a look at the season ahead for the Big Ten men’s basketball teams with the highest expectations.
Zora Stephenson and Meghan McKeown sit down with UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice to talk about their goals for the 2024-2025 season and how they are getting their freshman teammates comfortable.
Take a look into the crystal ball as women’s college basketball action tips off.
Robbie Hummel shares his expectations for some of the top players in Big Ten men’s basketball and what they need to lead their respective programs to glory in 2024-25.
Motor Sports
NASCAR will award titles in its three national series this weekend
Jett Lawrence is the defending champion of the 450 division. Jo Shimoda will also defend his 250 championship.
Christian Craig’s time with Husqvarna was filled with injuries but he can prove his critics wrong with a solid run at this former team.
Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson delivered Hendrick Motorsports back-to-back Cup Series titles in 2020 and 2021, and William Byron has a chance to etch his name in history alongside his teammates this Sunday at Phoenix.
Golf
Tom Kim reportedly received only a warning from the KPGA after the locker-room incident two weeks ago.
Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he continues to work through a recent swing change.
Former U.S. Women’s Open champion A Lim Kim opened with an eagle and piled up birdies on her way to a 6-under 66 on Wednesday.
Watch highlights from the first round of the Lotte Championship at Hoakalei Country Club in ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii.
Rex and Lav react to Rory McIlroy’s unusual training routine to make a swing change and analyze whether he needed to do so in the first place.
Brittany Lincicome joins Golf Today to talk about her retirement from full-time, professional golf, reflect on her career and more.
MLB
Ohtani had a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury sustained in Game 2 of the World Series.
Hedges’ leadership was a factor in the team’s unexpected success in 2024.
San Diego went 93-69 this season, finishing second in the NL West, five games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Eric Samulski sees four teams as the leading contenders to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers his pick.
NBA
Denver got the win despite Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon being out.
George left as a free agent last summer, ending the Leonard/Harden/George era in Los Angeles.
The Rotoworld Basketball Show shares why Zach Edey’s recent performances provide glimpses into his tantalizing skill set and eventual fantasy upside.
Golden State has moved into the top five, but can it hold onto that as the schedule gets tougher.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell gives his read on Ole Miss vs. Georgia in CFB Week 11, siding with the under due to questions about the Bulldogs’ offensive attack.
Eric Froton breaks down his strategies for betting on this weekend’s Big Ten clash between Drew Allar’s Penn State Nittany Lions and the Washington Huskies.
The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers meet in Munich, Germany at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network.
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) Game Preview
College Basketball
Harper, a combo guard, is considered one of the top freshmen in the country.
Before the game, the Huskies unveiled their 2023-24 national championship banner.
Robbie Hummel explains how Ace Bailey’s natural “electricity” will pay dividends for Rutgers this year, and why he’ll be a serious contender to go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Robbie Hummel looks at a shift in Braden Smith’s mentality on offense and how that might help the Purdue Boilermakers.
Latest
Liverpool lead the way, while Aston Villa have the last top-eight spot and Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester City are currently in the playoff places.
Explaining how the new Champions League format works, with the full schedule, scores and the key dates for the 2024-25 competition.
Wide receiver Mike Williams was traded from the Jets to the Steelers this week and the move didn’t come as a great surprise given the way his brief time with the AFC East team played out.
Will Cole Palmer and Declan Rice be fit to start? Maresca and Arteta have some big selection decisions for this huge London derby.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore spent some time on Wednesday explaining why he left the field during a play against the Cardinals in last Sunday’s loss, but that singular moment hasn’t been the biggest issue with Moore’s performance this season.