The Hoosiers are winning now, and Curt Cignetti, in just the first year of a six-year, $27 million deal, is the runaway favorite for National Coach of the Year.
Ruben Amorim prefers a back three, only starting four defenders thrice in a half-decade at Sporting Lisbon, while Erik ten Hag almost exclusively played a back four at Manchester United.
Coverage of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup begins on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.
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NFL WEEK 9
Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison discuss the larger implications of QB Anthony Richardson’s benching for veteran Joe Flacco in the Colts Week 9 SNF game vs. the Vikings.
Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, and Puka Nacua headline the Love/Hate players for Week 9.
Mike Florio and Jason Garrett preview the Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup on Sunday Night Football, discussing how Joe Flacco starting over Anthony Richardson changes things for Brian Flores.
Jalen Hurts, Kyren Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and Travis Kelce lead the way in positional rankings for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
With Joe Flacco stepping in for Anthony Richardson, the Colts’ offense may be balanced enough to make some plays, but Simms thinks the Vikings’ offense will be the difference on Week 9 Sunday Night Football.
We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.
Pro Football Focus previews the Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 9 between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, highlighting budding star Joshua Downs and fourth-year edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo.
NFL
Colts center Ryan Kelly has played with a dozen quarterbacks since he was selected in the first round of the 2016 draft.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney didn’t go as far as former New Jersey Governor and current Cowboys fan Chris Christie while discussing the way the Lions call plays in blowout wins, but he made it clear he’s not a fan.
Generally, Texans quarterback C.J.
Birthdays never bother me.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
Located just three miles apart in London, Thomas Frank’s Brentford are 4W-1D-4L and Marco Silva’s Fulham are 3-3-3 to start the Premier League season.
Rotoworld
Jalen Hurts, Kyren Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and Travis Kelce lead the way in positional rankings for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
A look at Week 9 matchups, from the Chiefs taking on the pass-funnel Bucs to the Giants facing the run-funnel Commanders
The Titans’ backfield and Tony Pollard’s status are among the situations to watch in Week 9.
The RFS crew previews the Sunday Night Football bout between the Colts and Vikings, arguing that Josh Downs is Indianapolis’s clear WR1 and debating how much T.J. Hockenson will eat into Justin Jefferson’s targets.
College Football
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Preview
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, betting trends, and stats
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs Game Preview
The Northwestern transfer hasn’t received consistent starts over his college career, but that doesn’t change his approach to the game.
The battle for the Heartland Trophy takes place this Saturday night as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Motor Sports
Kyle Larson enters the Round of 8 cutoff race seven points below the cutline.
The Truck series will set its Championship 4 field Friday.
Revisit the top five NASCAR Cup Series playoff finishes at Martinsville Speedway, featuring Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth, Chase Elliott, and Ross Chastain.
The Factory Triumph team will expand to four riders in 2025.
Golf
Yealimi Noh of the United States and Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand were two strokes off the lead after the second round.
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.
MLB
Soler had 21 homers and 64 RBIs with a .780 OPS last season with the Braves and Giants. One year earlier, he hit 36 homers for Miami.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans led the Royals into a spot in the postseason
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.
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.
NBA
Banchero was off to a fast start this season averaging 29 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists a game.
Orlando’s star had been ripping up the league early in the season.
“When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me.”
The teams refused to pick up the team options on the two former first-round picks, they will become free agents next season.
Betting
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Preview
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, betting trends, and stats
Pitt Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs Game Preview
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell break down their favorite NFL bets in Week 9, including the over on Jameis Winston interceptions and the Atlanta Falcons to cover the spread against the Dallas Cowboys.
Dinsick thinks that whether Jordan Love or Malik Willis is the quarterback, the Packers are a great bet to cover a 3.5-point spread (per DraftKings Sportsbook) against the Lions in NFL Week 9.
College Basketball
Villanova head men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune discusses the challenges of following legendary coach Jay Wright, the three ‘Nova Knicks’ in the NBA and the players to watch for the Wildcats this season.
Providence forward Bryce Hopkins sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss a potential timeline for a return, Friars head coach Kim English and how the team can compete with Connecticut.
Kim English sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss his plans to lead Providence back to the NCAA Tournament, the impact of Bryce Hopkins, the depth of the roster and more.
Xavier University head coach Sean Miller discusses his return to the position as well as Jerome Hunter and Zach Freemantle coming back to the court for the 2024-25 season.
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Through his first five games this season, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had completed 72 percent of his throws for 1,164 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Expect the unexpected at this year’s Breeders’ Cup.
The Indianapolis Colts square off against the Minnesota Vikings this week on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.