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NFL 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.
A few familiar names highlight Week 9’s Optimal Flex Plays, including Khalil Shakir, Tyler Lockett and Darnell Mooney.
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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.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals Game Preview
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons spell out why Aaron Rodgers isn’t the same QB he used to be and how without that high-level performance, the tolerance for other factors of the “Aaron Rodgers experience” is lowering.
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons take a deep dive into the Week 9 TNF game between the Texans and the Jets, outlining why New York hasn’t shown much to be optimistic about and how the pressure is on for Houston.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
Amorim, 39, was a reported finalist for Liverpool job and also was mentioned as a long-term target of Manchester City should Pep Guardiola leave the club.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Rotoworld
Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Zaccharie Risacher all have added value due to injuries that left their teams shorthanded.
Kyle Pitts is breaking out, Puka Nacua is back with a vengeance, and 30 other developments you need to know before Week 9 of the NFL season.
A few familiar names highlight Week 9’s Optimal Flex Plays, including Khalil Shakir, Tyler Lockett and Darnell Mooney.
Can the Phillies run it back with the same group in 2025? Who will be their closer?
College Football
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down Ohio State’s issues, including the offensive line limiting a backfield that includes two of the best RBs in the country in TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the big Week 10 showdown between Ohio State and Penn State, including what the win will mean for Ryan Day or James Franklin, Drew Allar’s questionable status and more.
Ahead of the Georgia-Florida Week 10 matchup, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss what we can expect from Billy Napier’s improving Gators against a dominant Bulldogs team.
DJ Lagway will get a chance to save Billy Napier’s job in November while facing four ranked teams, beginning against No. 2 Georgia.
Motor Sports
This weekend is the last chance for playoff drivers in each series to advance to the Championship 4.
Tyler Reddick talks about his “roll of the dice” in the final lap of the Straight Talk Wireless 400 and what it means to have a spot in the Championship 4.
Shane McElrath was one of only four riders who made all 31 features in 2024 and the only one to start every moto.
Ryan Blaney likely needs to win Sunday’s race at Martinsville to defend his Cup championship at Phoenix.
Golf
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.
Beth Ann Nichols joins Golf Today to discuss some of the biggest storylines surrounding the LPGA Tour, including Ruoning Yin winning the Maybank Championship and Caitlin Clark’s upcoming LPGA pro-am appearance.
Brentley Romine, Todd Lewis, and Rex Hoggard join the Golf Today roundtable discussion to break down how PGA Tour players feel about the latest proposed changes that could come into play in 2026.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner analyze the PGA Tour’s proposal for reducing field sizes and changing eligibility, discussing why true relegation is good for the sport.
MLB
The Chicago White Sox reportedly are turning to the former big league outfielder to help turn around the team after a miserable season.
The fans had reportedly said on Tuesday night that they would be allowed back in Wednesday.
John Smoltz unpacks the mental toughness it took for the New York Yankees to force a Game 5 in the World Series, and why the narrative on Aaron Judge needing a big time performance is difficult.
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Oklahoma City is thin at center with Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein both out injured.
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The Rotoworld Basketball Show crew reacts to Paolo Banchero’s 50-point night and break down whether the Orlando Magic forward can maintain a top-15 fantasy status in the 2024-25 NBA season.
The Rotoworld Basketball Show crew discusses whether to sell high on Jordan Poole after the Washington Wizards guard has gotten off to a quick start during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Betting
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals Game Preview
Brad Thomas, Eric Froton and Vaughn Dalzell aren’t scared of Michigan stifling Dillon Gabriel, who they feel has a good chance of going over on his passing yards prop.
Brad Thomas, Eric Froton and Vaughn Dalzell give their favorite bets and props for the matchup between Indiana and Michigan State.
Brad Thomas, Eric Froton and Vaughn Dalzell believe Penn State’s recent offensive struggles could give bettors picking the under a payout.
College Basketball
Robbie Hummel previews what he’s watching for in the Big Ten as the 2024-25 college basketball season nears, including Purdue’s Big Three, a reloaded Rutgers team and more.
Robbie Hummel looks at the Fighting Illini and thinks they are the team watch after bringing in several new players from the transfer portal.
Robbie Hummel explains why the Xavier Musketeers could surprise a lot of people heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season, with Dayvion McKnight and the return of Jerome Hunter taking this team to new heights.
UConn’s Alex Karaban discusses why he’s returning for another season with the Huskies, Dan Hurley’s distinct coaching style, his message for younger members of the team and more.
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When he returned from the bye week, Jalen Hurts seemed rejuvenated, invigorated and enlightened. Since then? Three games, three wins, no turnovers.
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The 49ers head into the bye week basically where they started the regular season.
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Jrue Holiday can’t stop marveling at how much Joe Mazzulla seems to revel in uncomfortable situations.
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The Bears suffered a stunning loss to the Commanders last Sunday and the aftermath of Jayden Daniels’ game-winning Hail Mary featured plenty of finger pointing about how the game got away from them.
Bright spots are in short supply when you lose 52-14, but the Titans could find one in wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s productivity against the Lions last Sunday.
Early in Wednesday’s press conference, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was asked if Sunday’s game against the Raiders was as close to a must-win game as the Bengals are going to see.
Will United go with a new formation ahead of a new era? Can Chelsea find the right balance in defense?
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.
