The second half of the 2024 season has begun. With four teams off, that leaves 13 games for Sunday and Monday.
Joey Logano will start second in Sunday’s championship race, while the other three title contenders will start in the top 15.
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NASCAR Championship Weekend
The Cup champion will be crowned Nov. 10 at Phoenix Raceway on NBC and Peacock.
Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and William Byron are left to race for a Cup championship Sunday on NBC and Peacock.
Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney discuss what it would mean to deliver Roger Penske his third-straight NASCAR Cup Series championship ahead of Sunday’s finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Dr. Diandra examines the performance this season of Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick to identify strengths and potential pitfalls to watch for at Phoenix.
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.
Watch highlights from the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.
Michael Jordan’s passion for racing came from his father.
NFL
It’s back for the 2024 holiday season, which unofficially began for me last night with copious amounts of Christmas music washed down with plenty of egg nog.
The NFL’s fine system is weird.
Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal, a top-10 pick in 2022, has been a disappointment.
The league ejected Lions safety Brian Branch for an illegal hit during Sunday’s game against the Packers.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Robbie Mustoe recap a busy day in Matchweek 11 that saw Liverpool dominate Aston Villa, Brighton stun Manchester City and Wolves pick up their first Premier League win of the season.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Robbie Mustoe preview Chelsea v. Arsenal in Matchweek 11, discussing what they want to see from each team and the key matchups to watch.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot breaks down his side’s victory against Aston Villa and his historic start as the head man in Anfield.
NFL WEEK 10
Tony Dungy catches up with Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans about his connection with C.J. Stroud and more before diving into their preparations for the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.
Jason Garrett sits down with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff to discuss his rookie scouting report, what he has learned overcoming tough situations and his time in the Motor City so far.
With “major concerns” surrounding the Texans’ offense, Chris Simms and Mike Florio believe the Lions are primed for success going into their Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 10.
Tony Dungy sits down with Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans ahead of Week 10, reflecting on C.J. Stroud’s growth, why Houston emphasizes character in its locker room, and more.
The second half of the 2024 season has begun.
Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison preview the Week 10 SNF matchup between the Lions and Texans, including the success of GM Brad Holmes and the impact of Za’Darius Smith on the defensive side of the ball.
Brock Purdy, De’Von Achane, Garret Wilson and Cade Otton headline the Love/Hate players for Week 10.
Rotoworld
Fantasy managers must work with injuries to Kevin Durant and Ja Morant and Joel Embiid’s anticipated return.
Tarik Skubal emerged as the hands down most valuable pitcher in baseball this season.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is in a phenomenal spot and Cade Otton is pushing for a top-five rank at tight end in Week 10.
Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher pitch player prop bets to Matthew Berry, including Justin Herbert throwing over 226.5 passing yards in a Sunday afternoon battle against the Titans.
College Football
Kurtis Rourke threw two first-half touchdowns to help lead No. 8 Indiana to a 20-15 victory over Michigan in Bloomington as the Hoosiers earned their first 10-win season in program history.
Tyler Warren caught eight passes for 75 yards and ran for two touchdowns as No. 6 Penn State pulled away from Washington 35-6 on Saturday night.
Jalen Milroe highlighted a career-high 185 yards rushing with four scoring runs, and No. 11 Alabama routed 14th-ranked LSU 42-13 on Saturday night.
After securing a dominating victory over Washington, Penn State coach James Franklin discusses the team’s growth on both sides of the ball throughout the game.
COLLEGE HOOPS ON NBC & PEACOCK
Minnesota took a long time to get going against Nebraska-Omaha but ultimately emerged victorious at home.
Without Dawson Garcia, Minnesota would have been in desperate trouble of getting upset at home by Nebraska-Omaha.
No. 18 Marquette passed a tough test against a stingy George Mason squad, earning a hard-fought win.
Marquette guard Kam Jones lit up George Mason, pouring in two dozen points and dishing out eight assists in a hard-earned victory.
Illinois had little trouble against SIU Edwardsville, notching a dominant victory at the State Farm Center.
Can UConn three-peat? How good will Cooper Flagg be? And who’s going to cut down the nets?
JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers and Hannah Hidalgo lead the top teams as the sport enters its post-Caitlin Clark era.
Motor Sports
AVONDALE, Ariz. — In her short 11 years, Harper Allgaier only has known disappointment and pain when it came to the NASCAR Xfinity championship race for her daddy Justin.
Allison drove for Penske Racing in the 1973 and 1975 Indy 500s. Younger brother Donnie was 1970 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Bubba Wallace denied he did anything wrong in the final lap last weekend at Martinsville.
William Byron eighth; Tyler Reddick 10th; Ryan Blaney 17th.
Golf
Here’s a look at the prize money claimed by winner A Lim Kim and field at the Lotte Championship.
A Lim Kim won the Lotte Championship on Saturday for her second LPGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over playing competitor Nataliya Guseva.
Watch the best shots from the final round of the Lotte Championship at Hoakalei Country Club in ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii.
A Lim Kim reflects on her Lotte Championship victory and how she was able to focus on “her game” in the final round to win the tournament.
Watch highlights from the third round of the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, presented by Ecolab.
Lower’s 63 puts him in contention for his first PGA Tour win on Sunday at the World Wide Technology Championship.
MLB
Sasaki, who turned 23 this month, is expected to become one of the most sought-after pitchers on the open market.
Taylor, who turns 31 in January, hit .248 with seven homers, 35 RBIs and 11 stolen bases over 130 games in his first season with the Mets, who acquired him from Milwaukee last December.
Everything you need to know about the upcoming MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year Award announcements.
New York reached the World Series this year for the first time since 2009, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
NBA
Morant injured his hip trying to finish a lob against the Lakers when Rui Hachimura undercut him. Morant now misses rematch Wednesday.
The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the Brooklyn Nets to town who are fresh off an OT loss to the Celtics.
He joins DeJounte Murry, Trey Murphy III, CJ McCollum and Herb Jones on the Pelicans’ injured list.
Antetokounmpo signed a contract extension just before last season, the Bucks want to improve around him.
Betting
The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the Brooklyn Nets to town who are fresh off an OT loss to the Celtics.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Preview
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College Basketball
Marquette fed off the students’ energy to get a win against George Mason.
Marquette head coach Shaka Smart talks to the College Cooldown crew about the Golden Eagles turning things around in the second half against George Mason and Kam Jones’ poise.
Golden Eagles guard Kam Jones sits down to discuss Marquette’s win against George Mason and the pivotal final stretch.
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis talks about his fast start to the season after a dominant win against SIUE.
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Bernhard Langer shot his age once again to put himself in position to extend his PGA Tour Champions winning streak to 18 years.
Shedeur Sanders threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, two-way star Travis Hunter had nine catches for 99 yards and a TD and No. 21 Colorado overcame an early deficit to beat Texas Tech 41-27 on Saturday.
Kurtis Rourke threw two first-half touchdown passes and No. 8 Indiana’s defense held up long enough to give the Hoosiers a record-breaking 20-15 victory over longtime nemesis Michigan on Saturday.
On Sunday night, Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart obliterated Vikings offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury before forcing quarterback Sam Darnold to fumble.
Joe Highsmith is making a late-fall charge at keeping his PGA Tour card, and he enters Sunday in Cabo with a chance to win.