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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.
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Lions punter Jack Fox doesn’t punt often, but when he does he’s one of the best ever to do it.
On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.
Brady likely will be working playoff games featuring Raiders coaching candidates.
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence stemming from an arrest in November.
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.
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Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before Sunday morning gives savvy fantasy managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Wild Card Weekend.
Ranking the entire 2024-25 postseason field 1-14.
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter preview the NFL Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Commanders and Buccaneers, discussing why Washington needs to rely on Jayden Daniels and the passing game.
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.
College Football
The Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal game between Texas and Ohio State will take place Friday, January 10.
Penn State and Notre Dame meet in Miami to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
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.
Gonzales replaces Duane Akina, who shifted to defensive backs coach.
Motor Sports
U.S. drivers and riders are poised to deliver the country’s best results in the off-road endurance event.
Jett Lawrence is NXTBets.com’s favorite to defend the season-opener. Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton are also highly ranked.
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.
Golf
Tyler Loree, a UCLA signee from Kula, Hawaii, shot 3-under 67 on Thursday at Waialae Country Club.
Watch the best shots from the opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Hideki Matsuyama’s first round at the Sony Open nearly went off the rails after an inadvertent club toss during his drive and a shot into the trees on the 9th hole.
The Sony Open is the PGA Tour stop where introductions are in order, and Paul Peterson made quite the first impression.
The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club is scheduled for Feb. 13-16.
The lower Sahith Theegala goes at the Sony Open, the more money he’ll donate towards wildfire relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area.
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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We’ve seen less of Edwards dunking this season and we’ve missed it.
Kerr grew up in that area and went to Pacific Palisades High School.
Also: Could LeBron James’ streak of 20 straight All-Star Game starts come to an end?
“I go to work every day with a smile on my face. Me personally, the market doesn’t matter.”
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College Basketball
A proposal from the nation’s four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as March Madness.
Robbie Hummel breaks down what he has seen from some of the teams that have flashed the ability to play with the best, including Creighton, St. John’s, Michigan State and Michigan.
Robbie Hummel breaks down what he has seen from the Michigan Wolverines as they have gotten off to a strong start under first-year coach Dusty May.
Robbie Hummel details how an “under the radar” Michigan State team led by head coach Tom Izzo has been impressive enough halfway through the season to contend for the Big Ten title.
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Jalen Hurts returned to practice on Wednesday and his teammates said he looked “sharp.”
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The Lions offensive coordinator will have his work cut out for him during his virtual interview.
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Yes, the Warriors are asking too much of Stephen Curry. And, yes, Curry is asking too much of himself. And there is no easy solution to either problem.
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There aren’t many better weekends on the calendar than the FA Cup third round in early January, with the fourth round just around the corner.
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Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.
Darnold lives up to his draft position, in his first year with the Vikings.
On Wednesday, NFL Media reported that multiple teams, including the Raiders, have contacted North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to inquire as to whether he would reconsider his move to college football.
