Nicole Auerbach evaluates the top contenders and sifts through the bubble teams to project the final 12-team College Football Playoff field.
The NFL’s announcement noted Al-Shaair was suspended for repeated violations of player-safety rules, including the illegal hit on Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence.
Five-star DJ Pickett is committed to LSU but Miami and Florida are working hard to flip him before National Signing Day.
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Winston understands the heartbeat of the Browns
Mike Florio and Devin McCourty shed light on why it should be a “no-brainer” for the Browns to keep and start Jameis Winston next year, given the pickle they’re in with Deshaun Watson’s contract.
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NFL WEEK 13
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the MVP race after Week 13, including why Saquon Barkley and Josh Allen are the top contenders for the award at this point in the NFL season.
From a career-best 65-yard James Cook TD to a wild lateral TD for Josh Allen, the Bills put on a dominant performance through the snow for a 35-10 win over the 49ers to secure the AFC East crown.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms recap the 49ers loss to the Bills on SNF, including Christian McCaffrey’s injury in the first half and what Brock Purdy’s performance means for his 2025 contract.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms unpack the Bills dominant victory over the 49ers in the snow in Week 13, and why Buffalo is “no question” one of the best teams in football.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms run through their superlatives for Week 13 of the NFL season, including Sam Darnold leading the Vikings to a big win vs. the Cardinals, and the Seahawks and Rams both securing victories.
Following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT win over the Carolina Panthers, Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss how Bryce Young’s benching has led to his significant improvement.
Josh Allen chats with Jason Garrett about his development as a player, the mindset it takes to play in Buffalo’s intense weather conditions and why the Bills are primed for a deep playoff run this season.
NFL
Early in Monday night’s game, after quarterback Jameis Winston had thrown his first touchdown pass and had not yet thrown any of his three interceptions, I posted this on Twitter: “The Browns are insane if they don’t re-sign Jameis and make him the starter next year over Deshaun Watson.”
The LA Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs square off at Arrowhead Stadium this week in Sunday Night Football’s first divisional game of the season. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
The Rams added cornerback Emmanuel Forbes as a waiver claim on Monday and head coach Sean McVay had a chance to share his thoughts on the move in a couple of different settings.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last week that the team expected to have defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence back for their Week 14 Monday night game against the Bengals, but the outlook was a bit different on Monday.
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 draw is here.
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.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Rotoworld
From Odunze to Davante Adams and Parker Washington, a close look at players due for regression in Week 14 and beyond
Can you trust the Seahawks, Saints, and Bengals this week? Which DST can you trust?
A survey of the team defense landscape for Week 14.
Yves Missi leads the waiver wire pickups after a four-game Monday night slate.
On the Rise: JuJu Watkins
Check out all available episodes of the documentary series on the USC star.
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” USC’s new star adjusts to the intense weightlifting routine in college, putting on display her work ethic and the high standard that makes her “built different.”
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” WNBA legend Candace Parker and JuJu’s family help ease the sting of a championship game loss by surprising the 2022-23 Gatorade Player of the Year with the trophy.
Episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” premieres today at 3:30 PM ET on NBC.
In episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” follow Watkins’ travels to the Hoophall Classic where she explains her pregame routine before battling through an ankle injury in Sierra Canyon’s win.
In episode one of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” go behind the scenes in Watkins’ journey to the University of South Carolina where she met Dawn Staley, before ultimately choosing to attend USC.
In episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” watch as JuJu celebrates Senior Night at Sierra Canyon by scoring 60 points to break her single-game scoring record.
College Football
Big Ten Championship Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks
The 2025 Navy All-American Bowl will continue the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, December 4 at 8 p.m.
The Atlantic Coast Conference fined four of its schools for scuffles that broke out during rivalry week in college football, which had a rash of fights between players who attempted to plant flags and other team symbols on their rivals’ fields.
Clark was 40-24 in five seasons with the Mountaineers, but his team dropped to 5-6 this year following a 29-20 loss to Georgia Southern.
Motor Sports
Tyler Allen moves up from the Xfinity Series to the No. 54 Cup team.
Carson Hocevar finished 21st in points in 2024, the highest a Spire Motorsports driver has placed in the Cup standings.
Kyle Larson was the only one of three Cup drivers to make the feature, and he spun and retired in 20th.
Ty Gibbs joins Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch as NASCAR Cup regulars in the annual dirt track classic.
Golf
Highlights from Woods’ annual presser in the Bahamas, including remarks on his health, PIF talks and PGA Tour changes.
Woods will not play this week’s Hero World Challenge, and he still doesn’t know for certain when he’ll be able to tee it up again.
Recent top amateurs such as Julia Lopez Ramirez and Adela Cernousek highlight the 99-player field for LPGA Final Qualifying, which starts Thursday.
Eight-time LPGA Tour winner Brittany Lincicome joins Golf Today to discuss Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA Commissioner, explaining why the Tour remains in a “great spot” despite the leadership change.
Paige Mackenzie, Tom Abbott, Ryan Lavner, and others assess the ripple effects of Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA Commissioner, exploring her biggest pitfalls, qualities the next leader must have, and more.
Golf Today reacts to news of Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner, sharing why it’s a “seismic opportunity” for the Tour’s future before examining her biggest achievements and what her legacy will be.
MLB
The free agency dam might be breaking a bit.
The 33-year-old can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses over the two years.
The 31-year-old is slated to make $17 million in each year of the contract and he can opt out after the 2025 season.
Where will Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes sign this offseason?
NBA
Popovich suffered a stroke but is said to be making progress toward a return.
Only three of the eight spots in the knockout round are locked up heading into the final day of play.
A season ago, teams could push the Thunder around. Good luck trying that now.
Kyrie Irving, Austin Reaves, and Derrick White are among the players whose statuses will significantly impact fantasy basketball in Week 7.
Betting
Big Ten Championship Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze Anthony Richardson’s performance after his early season benching, discussing why the second-year starter looks like a different quarterback.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick examine the NFL MVP odds, debating whether it’s worth betting on the current odds-on favorite in Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Dinsick takes a sweep through the NBA’s Pacific Division, positing the Clippers as perhaps the best bet to win it (assuming Kawhi Leonard’s health) and the Suns as a fragile contender.
College Basketball
The undefeated Badgers host the Wolverines, who enter tonight’s matchup on a five-game winning streak.
Don’t miss tonight’s Big Ten Basketball showdown on Peacock. The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Tip-off is at 7 PM ET.
Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25
Six new teams enter the rankings headlined by No. 12 Oregon and No. 16 Memphis.
The Cougars only had seven points from their bench and had only two players score in double-figures.
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Italian midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed during Fiorentina vs Inter Milan, as the Serie A game was abandoned. Bove is awake after being in intensive care in hospital.
Can leaders Liverpool keep their incredible run going? Or will Newcastle slay another giant?
Can the shorthanded Saints upset the red-hot Blues?
The Gunners and Red Devils collide and their campaigns seem to be back on track.
Can the Tractor Boys get a first home win of the Premier League season? Or will the Eagles keep their good run going?