Team Penske’s Austin Cindric, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney have excelled at drafting style tracks this season.
Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 5.
Amber Glenn has lofty goals after winning her first U.S. figure skating title.
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NFL Week 5
Matthew Berry breaks down his Love/Hate players for Week 5 and answers fans’ questions from X/Twitter in a AMA... Ask Matthew Anything.
There’s a lot at stake personally for Justin Fields on Sunday Night Football v. the Cowboys in Week 5, which Mike Florio is factoring into his pick -- and Chris Simms is also going with the same team to pull out the win.
Matthew Berry breaks down his positional rankings for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
The FNIA crew preview the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Steelers, with the expectation that the game will be won by the ability to control the line of scrimmage.
Lawrence Jackson Jr. explains why Justice Hill and Chase Brown have the receiving chops to boost your FLEX spots in Week 5.
Pro Football Focus previews the Week 5 Sunday Night Football tilt between the Cowboys and Steelers in Pittsburgh, with attention being paid to Keeanu Benton, Cameron Heyward, Mazi Smith, Osa Odighizuwa, and Zach Frazier.
Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 5’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is off and running.
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.
Erling Haaland is looking for a third-successive Premier League Golden Boot award for leading a season in goals, and a host of folks aim to stop him.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
NFL
Six days ago, the Falcons were 1-2 and behind both the Saints and Buccaneers in the NFC South.
In the Falcons’ Week One loss to the Steelers, Kirk Cousins looked immobile and hesitant, and it raised questions about whether he had fully recovered from the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season.
Thursday night’s thriller in Atlanta comes with a small asterisk.
He’s still not driving the ball with his back leg the way he used to.
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Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 5.
The RFS crew discusses the frustrations around Kyler Murray’s slow fantasy start to the 2024 season.
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter discuss why Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks have the potential for big fantasy games against the Los Angeles Rams.
College Football
It’s a rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff championship game where the Wolverines prevailed, but now it’s an early-season Big Ten matchup.
Iowa will be the toughest test yet for the Buckeyes, who has blown out every opponent so far.
How to watch Michigan Wolverines vs Washington Huskies: Live stream info, kickoff time, game preview
It’s Michigan vs Washington this Saturday night on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET.
Knight was committed to the Irish for a year and made upwards of 10 trips up to South Bend before making the decision to play closer to home.
Motor Sports
Teammate Carson Hocevar is 21st in points and headed for the best finish in the season standings for Spire Motorsports.
The Craftsman Truck Series playoffs continue Friday.
Jared Mees won the last four championships beginning in 2021 and will retire with 78 wins and a record 10 titles.
The playoffs continue for Cup, Xfinity and Trucks this weekend.
Golf
David Skinns of England set a personal best and a course record with a 12-under 60.
Watch the best shots from the opening round of the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship.
Darren Fichardt shot an 11-under 61 at Kingsbarns to lead the multi-course Dunhill Links Championship.
Check out the best shots and top moments from the first round of action in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews’ Old Course, the Championship Course at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns in Scotland.
Reed Hughes, 71, qualified for the Sanderson Farms Championship by winning a Gulf States PGA section event last year.
Ridley added that the club was donating $5 million to local relief efforts.
MLB
The Dan Le Batard Show crew breaks down the latest news from the MLB Playoffs, discussing whether the Houston Astros losing is a bigger deal than the Detroit Tigers finally breaking through.
Dan Patrick doesn’t want to hear the complaints about the current Wild Card format and explains why MLB needs the “tension” to open up the first round of the playoffs each season.
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo joins Dan Le Batard to discuss whether Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani gets a “pass” in his first postseason and what -- if any -- other greats in MLB history could do what Ohtani does.
The $82 million contract Jackson Chourio signed before ever playing a major league game looks like more and more of a bargain with every swing.
NBA
He says he was shocked by the deal but likes his opportunity with the Timberwolves
Murphy is extension eligible until Oct. 21 and is part of the franchise’s long-term plans.
Christain Braun, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther are in the spotlight on a title contender.
Considering punting a particular category in your fantasy basketball draft? This guide should help.
Betting
Rob Pizzola is not confident in the Dallas Cowboys, either on Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers or for the 2024 NFL season as a whole. Is now a good time to bet against them making the playoffs?
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, and Rob Pizzola present their best bets for Week 5 of the NFL regular season, including the over on points scored in the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears game.
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick and Rob Pizzola look at the Commanders hosting the Browns on Sunday and can’t agree on whether the spread is fair based on the factors heading into the game.
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College Basketball
The NCAA is sticking with two regionals for the women’s basketball tournament through at least 2028.
South Carolina already is on the way to leading women’s college basketball in average attendance for an 11th straight season.
Here’s the full slate of Big East men’s basketball games being carried on NBC and Peacock this season.
Even if John Calipari wins big at Arkansas, he cautions that he might not win quickly.
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Though it is only week 7 of the Premier League season, Manchester United find themselves in desperate need of three points on Sunday (9 am ET), but they won’t come easy when the Red Devils visit high-flying Aston Villa.
The Falcons looked liked they were going to be denied a touchdown again in the red zone.
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The Golden Knights will provide whatever tools are needed to compete for the Stanley Cup, but that also comes with the understanding that the leash can be short
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins passed for 253 yards in the first half, but the Buccaneers lead 24-17 and get the second half kickoff.