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Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, and Puka Nacua headline the Love/Hate players for Week 9.
Expect the unexpected at this year’s Breeders’ Cup, where a large international contingent makes for a unique handicapping puzzle.
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Dan Patrick summarizes an entertaining World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, analyzing the many defensive mistakes by the Yankees, the great decisions by manager Dave Roberts and the future of star Juan Soto.
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NFL WEEK 9
Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, and Puka Nacua headline the Love/Hate players for 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.
Ranking and evaluating all of fantasy football’s top Week 9 plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
A few familiar names highlight Week 9’s Optimal Flex Plays, including Khalil Shakir, Tyler Lockett and Darnell Mooney.
We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.
Breaking down every team’s backfield usage from Week 8 ahead of Week 9
Is there a truly elite defense in Week 9? Can the Chiefs or Saints fill the void?
NFL
The Panthers receiving corps got smaller this week when they traded Diontae Johnson to the Ravens and Thursday’s practice raised the possibility that they could be without Xavier Legette as well.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the names of nine coaches who have been selected as semifinalists for election as part of the Class of 2025.
Among the many wild things that happened late in Chicago’s loss to Washington last Sunday, one of them was the Bears calling a handoff to backup center Doug Kramer Jr. on third-and-goal at the 1-yard line.
Every decision made by an NFL head coach is defended by citing “the best interests of the team.”
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
Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans led the Royals into a spot in the postseason
Matthew Berry and Connor Rogers highlight several quarterbacks who fantasy managers should target and avoid in Week 9, including Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Matthew Stafford and Tua Tagovailoa.
The FFHH crew detail their favorite prop bets for the Week 9 TNF matchup between the Houston Texans and New York Jets, including the over on Joe Mixon’s rushing attempts and Danielle Hunter’s sacks.
Matthew Berry gives his best Week 9 flex players, including Geno Smith, Chase Brown, Zach Ertz and Courtland Sutton.
College Football
Both teams enter November looking to enhance their bowl positions.
It’s a game not lacking for storylines.
Abdul Carter is having the most fun he’s ever had playing football and his teammates on No. 3 Penn State’s defense are feeling the effects.
Michigan’s suddenly very public pursuit of Bryce Underwood may have cost them the commitment of Carter Smith.
Motor Sports
The Factory Triumph team will expand to four riders in 2025.
The Factory Racing team has not announced their riders, but Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco are expected to remain with GasGas
Other finalists are Scott Crowell and Susan McKee.
This weekend is the last chance for playoff drivers in each series to advance to the Championship 4.
Golf
Presidents Cup participants are no longer mandated to make charitable donations with the money they receive, according to Golfweek.
Jeffrey Guan, 20, was injured after being struck by an errant shot during a pro-am in September in his native Australia.
Watch highlights from the first round of the TOTO Japan Classic, taking place at the Seta Golf Course in Otsu, Japan.
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.
MLB
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.
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Will Juan Soto land the biggest contract of all-time this winter? Will any pitcher get $200 million? All of our contract predictions for this winter’s frenzy are here.
Joey Votto joins Dan Patrick to analyze the 2024 World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games to win their eighth championship.
The Dodgers overcome a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues.
NBA
The 76ers are 1-3 to start the season without Embiid or Paul George in the lineup due to injuries.
Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Zaccharie Risacher all have added value due to injuries that left their teams shorthanded.
The Cavaliers blew the Lakers out, which meant garbage time run for Bronny.
Oklahoma City is thin at center with Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein both out injured.
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
Creighton head men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott chats with Donny Marshall about the adjustments necessary to succeed in the modern era of college athletics, the Bluejays’ returning production and more.
Ryan Kalkbrenner sits down with Donny Marshall to discuss Creighton’s expectations in the Big East, Greg McDermott’s coaching philosophy and more.
Marquette guard Kam Jones sits down with Donny Marshall to discuss his mindset heading into his senior season, discussing what he’s learned from Tyler Kolek and Shaka Smart and how he can take his game to the next level.
Marquette head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart breaks down the Golden Eagles’ roster construction, recruiting philosophy and the significance of playing in the Big East.
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Eagles receiver Jahan Dotson is working to stay patient after a slow start to his 2024 season.
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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the club would take things day-by-day when it comes to receiver Tee Higgins and offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named the NFC offensive player of the month on Thursday and he’s on track to be under center against the Packers to kick off November.
USC’s Kiki Iriafen can’t wait to start delivering highlight-worthy plays with JuJu Watkins now that the former Pac-12 rivals are teammates in the Big Ten Conference.
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell didn’t miss a kick in October.
Chad Ryland did not begin the season as Arizona’s kicker but he made an impact in October with Matt Prater out due to injury.
