Maria Taylor and Mike Macdonald take a trip down memory lane, starting with their time together at Georgia’s Centennial High School -- and discuss his winding road to the Seattle Seahawks and his identity as head coach.
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NFL WEEK 15
Maria Taylor and Mike Macdonald take a trip down memory lane, starting with their time together at Georgia’s Centennial High School -- and discuss his winding road to the Seattle Seahawks and his identity as head coach.
A quick look at every Sunday and Monday game.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio look at the NFC matchup between Green Bay and Seattle, and believe the Packers have what it takes to get a key road win.
Pro Football Focus dives into Week 15’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Packers and Seahawks, sharing how the likes of Jordan Love, Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and others will make an impact.
Lamar Jackson, Bijan Robinson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey McBride lead the way in positional rankings for Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.
Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Taylor, and Davante Adams headline the Love/Hate players for Week 15.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers, Lawrence Jackson Jr., and Jay Croucher reveal their favorite early bets for Week 15 with odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.
NFL
The Bengals were furious on Monday night when Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau didn’t draw a flag for grabbing the facemask of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and pulling him to the ground.
The Jets are looking for a General Manager, and they have no limitation on speaking to candidates who aren’t currently connected to any teams.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty finished second.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald sits down with Maria Taylor to discuss his transition from college to the NFL and how he learned all of his coaching principles during his time with the Baltimore Ravens.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil reacts to his side’s 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town and criticizes his players for switching off at crucial times.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on his side’s impressive 2-1 comeback win against Aston Villa at the City Ground to go fourth in the table.
Relive Nottingham Forest’s heart-stopping comeback against Aston Villa at the City Ground to go fourth in the table in Matchweek 16.
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Milwaukee and Oklahoma City advanced to Tuesday’s NBA Cup final, and Joel Embiid is back on the injury report.
Can Springs function as a fantasy ace for the Athletics?
Kyle Tucker has been one of the most productive hitters in baseball this decade. Will that continue with the Cubs?
Drake London, Bo Nix, and Rico Dowdle are poised for big games heading into Week 15 of the fantasy football season.
On the Rise: JuJu Watkins
Check out all available episodes of the documentary series on the USC star.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” look back on Watkins’ college debut against Ohio State, as she loudly announced her presence with a 32-point performance to carry the USC Trojans to victory.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” all eyes were on the star freshman as her college career began with the USC Trojans -- something she welcomed, trying to grow the spotlight on women’s basketball.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” there’s rising excitement ahead of Watkins’ first season at USC. Watkins reflects on the legacy of the program while balancing her schedule as a student athlete.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” Watkins and her teammates put in the work during practice for their 2023 season opener against Ohio State.
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” USC’s new star adjusts to the intense weightlifting routine in college, putting on display her work ethic and the high standard that makes her “built different.”
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” WNBA legend Candace Parker and JuJu’s family help ease the sting of a championship game loss by surprising the 2022-23 Gatorade Player of the Year with the trophy.
College Football
Blake Horvath accounts for 311 yards and four touchdowns to help Navy beat No. 19 Army 31-13.
It’s time to go bowling for college football teams across the nation.
The magic of bowl season is upon us, meaning interesting matchups almost every day for over a month.
In his second season at the school, Sanders coached No. 20 Colorado to a 9-3 record this year and its first bowl bid since 2020.
Motor Sports
After losing his ride with Yamaha Star Racing at the end of 2020, Ty Masterpool spent two years with independent teams.
Cole Custer won the Xfinity Series regular season championship and two races in 2024.
Triumph Racing America’s General Manager Jeremy Coker joins Title 24 to share what he is focused on in his new role and how he plans on turning a “blank canvas” into a “masterpiece” with Anaheim 1 approaching.
AJ Allmendinger’s lone Xfinity win of the season came at Las Vegas in the playoffs.
Golf
The tattooed, mustachioed Greco, 30, fired a 67 Saturday at Sawgrass Country Club and is T-4 entering the final round of PGA Tour Q-School.
Patty Tavatanakit delivered the birdie putts and Jake Knapp kept their UCLA team in front with one big par save after another, leading them to a 6-under 66 in the more difficult foursomes Saturday.
Relive the best shots and notable moments from third-round action at the PGA Tour Q-School, taking place in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Watch the best shots from second-round action of the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational from the Tiburon Golf Club.
The elder Korda sister has not played on the LPGA Tour since before giving birth to her son in February.
UCLA alums Jake Knapp and Patty Tavatanakit birdied the entire front nine in a scramble format Friday and finished eagle-birdie for a 14-under 58.
MLB
The Athletics acquired Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, infielder Will Simpson and a competitive balance pick in the 2025 amateur draft.
García, 34, was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp.
The Cubs are sending third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top infield prospects, to the Astros for Tucker, who is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season.
Bob Melvin is thrilled to suddenly have stability at a position that lacked continuity this year in his first season as skipper.
NBA
The Thunder will play the Bucks on Tuesday for the NBA Cup.
After starting the season 2-8, the Bucks have found their groove.
McCain was the Rookie of the Year frontrunner before this injury.
Golden State has been looking for more shot creation and appears to have found it in the veteran point guard.
Betting
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game Preview
The Falcons look to snap their four-game losing streak against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders.
The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears on Monday. Find out the best bets and player news for this primetime showdown.
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz Game Preview
College Basketball
Sears, a senior guard who added six rebounds and four assists, hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final six minutes.
No. 18 UConn fended off a series of rallies by No. 8 Gonzaga to earn a 77-71 win in Madison Square Garden.
The Flyers outscored Marquette by 18 in the second half, shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points.
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The move to acquire Schröder directly addresses the loss of De’Anthony Melton
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The New England Patriots need a major upgrade at wide receiver before the 2025 NFL season.
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McCain had been an immense bright spot amid all the injuries and the losses in Philadelphia.
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A pivotal stretch is coming up in the Premier League with games galore over the festive period.
Samara Spencer drilled a school-record nine 3-pointers to help Tennessee achieve victory.
UCLA, off to its first 10-0 start since 2019, had a 51-22 advantage on the boards and outscored the Beach 66-22 in the paint.
Kentucky shot 58%, including 70% before halftime, but needed every basket to stay clear of the Cardinals.
Browns have no real option to keeping him, and paying him.
