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Larson reflects on winless drought amid title push
Kyle Larson sits down with Dale Jarrett to reflect on the 51-race winless streak that he snapped this season and his struggles in the Phoenix Chase race ahead of Talladega as he looks to secure a third Cup Series title.

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Man United were hammered at home by Bournemouth and Michael Carrick looked totally crestfallen as their woeful season took another dive. But what happens now?
Chris Simms and Connor Rogers detail Ken Walker’s return to Seattle and what’s at stake for the Seahawks facing “desperation of the moment” against the Chiefs.
Week 8 absolutely delivered, with the No. 2 team in the nation falling on the road to UCF — which was far from the only field storm of the weekend!
The next World Gymnastics Championships are in 2027 in Chengdu, China.

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  • SF Running Back #23
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    McCaffrey was used heavily on the first drive with the 49ers down so many offensive players, and he came out of that drive with a touchdown but also a thigh injury. The trainers worked on him on the sideline for two drives before finally bringing him into the medical tent. The 49ers do have a bye next week, so they could try to get him back into the game, but they are also up 14-3 at this point, so the Falcons will likely need to get the game closer. Kaelon Black will continue to see a workhorse role while CMC is sidelined.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    Reporting from the sideline of Sunday’s Ravens vs. Bengals game, Wolfson reports that Ravens head coach Jesse Minter told her Jackson would play in Week 8. According to Wolfson, the late decision to sit Jackson this week came after the team had a chance to review footage of Jackson in practice. Minter said Jackson still didn’t look like himself in practice, which is why the team opted to give him one more week away. This is the first time Minter has committed to Jackson returning, so hopefully this is a good sign for his Week 8 availability. We will, of course, be monitoring his practice throughout the week until he is fully removed from the injury report.
  • PIT Quarterback #8
    Rodgers dinked and dunked for the overwhelming majority of the game with over half of his completions coming to his running backs. He did connect with DK Metcalf for a 51-yard connection on a beautiful deep ball, and he found Darnell Washington for his lone scoring play. Outside of that passing touchdown, the biggest play for Rodgers was a scramble on third-and-six just before the two-minute warning that essentially cemented the game. Rodgers and the Steelers move to 5-2 with the win in Paris, and they’ll face the Browns in Week 8. He’ll be a QB2 for that contest, on paper.
  • MIN Running Back #27
    The Vikings activated Mason off injured reserve and he is officially active for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Week 1. He will split backfield touches with Aaron Jones, with Jones likely getting more of the passing-down work and Mason more the early-down work. Mason is a fantasy RB3 in his return. The Vikings declared S Jakobe Thomas, QB Max Brosmer, CB Chuck Demmings, RB Demond Claiborne, DL Elijah Willliams and OT Caleb Tiernan inactive for Week 7 against the Colts.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Hall was reportedly unlikely to play as of this morning, so the news of his absence doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Braelon Allen will draw the start once again. Facing a dreadful Miami defense, Allen is on the RB1/2 border for Week 7. Also inactive for the Jets are CB Jarvis Brownlee, OG Dylan Parham, EDGE Joe Ossai, RB Kene Nwangwu, OG Max Mitchell, and DT Jack Heflin.
  • TEN Running Back #2
    As Spears’ knee injury lingers, Tony Pollard continues to see a nice but ultimately meaningless workload in the Tennessee backfield. Pollard has seen at least 14 carries in every game since Week 2, though he only has eight receptions on the season. His lack of involvement in the pass game means Pollard will be a touchdown-dependent flex play in Week 7.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Rapoport added that Hall might work out to see if he can go, but it’s “a bit early” for him to return. That means he won’t be playing this week. Hall returned to practice on Wednesday but never got in a full session. The team will give him another week to ramp up. He should be back for Week 8 versus the Raiders. Braelon Allen will draw the start again this week, putting him near the top of the RB2 ranks versus Miami.
  • DEN Running Back #20
    Coleman missed the minimum four games as he tended to an ankle injury suffered in Week 2. He led the team in snaps in that contest and could return to the primary rushing role considering the inefficient play of J.K. Dobbins in his absence, making him worthy of a start in fantasy circles in a plus matchup against the Cardinals in his first game back.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    Tyler Huntley will draw the start under center for the third straight game as Jackson continues to rehab a high-ankle sprain. Jackson reportedly took most of the first-team reps at practice Friday and was close to being able to play in Week 7, with the team ultimately siding with caution for their franchise quarterback. The Ravens enter a 15-game stretch in which they play three games starting in Week 8, which could have influenced their decision to hold Jackson out one more game. Expect him back for Week 8 against the Bills. His absence greatly influences the upside of the remaining skill position players considering Declan Doyle has halved his usage of play action and completely eliminated RPO with Huntley under center.
  • PHI Tight End #88
    Goedert reportedly aggravated his previous knee injury but got back on the practice field for a full session Saturday before being removed from the injury report. He could be stepping into a massive target share with both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks ruled out. Fantasy managers can start him as an upside TE1 in a great matchup against the Cowboys in Week 7.

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Chris Simms and Connor Rogers detail Ken Walker’s return to Seattle and what’s at stake for the Seahawks facing “desperation of the moment” against the Chiefs.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley review Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid’s press conferences on Kenneth Walker’s return to Seattle; Mahomes states ‘it will be a special moment.’
Mike Florio explains why unanswered questions remain in the Jalen Hurts controversy, including whether the NFLPA will seek a formal investigation and whether Hurts could consider legal action.
Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher review the spread for the Chiefs vs. the Seahawks, and anticipate with Sam Darnold’s struggles, and Kenneth Walkers aiding the Chiefs, the Chiefs are the right choice and should bet under.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley preview Kenneth Walker’s return to Seattle as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Seattle Seahawks for this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football.
Mike Florio ponders if Ben Johnson’s recent illegal handoff trick play was actually a setup for another trick play he may use later in the season.
Kelce needs just 35 receiving yards to have a career total higher than Gonzalez, counting the postseason.

NFL

The 49ers’ game plan for today featured a heavy dose of Christian McCaffrey.
The Colts have a halftime lead in their first game of the post-Chris Ballard era.
Baker Mayfield is back, and apparently, so are the Buccaneers.
Though Lamar Jackson is missing his third consecutive game with a high-ankle sprain, the Ravens’ offense has been plenty effective.

NBA

Banchero and Detroit’s Jalen Duren face extended absences, while Flagg may not miss much time.
Duren is the anchor in the middle for the Pistons on both ends of the court.
He was injured when he fell after being fouled on a breakaway dunk, he will be reevaluated this week.
Beasley previously pled not guilty, but a plea deal is expected in the coming days.

WNBA Finals: Series tied 2-2

Dream's offense will have to step up in Game 5
LaChina Robinson and Zora Stephenson unpack the Golden State Valkyries performance in their Game 4 win and look ahead to what both teams will need to keep in mind heading into Game 5 on Monday.

MLB

Even in a different uniform, Peralta has received cheers from the Milwaukee crowds as his Tampa Bay Rays try to prevent the Brewers from winning their first World Series title.
Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Saturday night for a 2-0 World Series.
With Game 2 of the 2026 World Series in the books, get ready for Monday’s Game 3 in St. Petersburg.
With Game 1 of the 2026 World Series in the books, get ready for Saturday’s Game 2 in Milwaukee.

Premier League

The race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot is on, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka flying out of the starting block to score the season’s first goals.
Here’s the latest Premier League table for the 2026-27 season.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and Robbie Mustoe react to Michael Carrick’s bold decision to bench Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of the Red Devils’ showdown with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

College Football News & Analysis

Week 8 absolutely delivered, with the No. 2 team in the nation falling on the road to UCF — which was far from the only field storm of the weekend!
Watch extended highlights of Wisconsin’s matchup with No. 16 USC in Madison.
Luke Fickell described the importance of his teams’ win over USC Saturday night as fans in Madison stormed the field rejoicing with the Badgers surpassing last season’s win total after beating No. 16 USC.
Led by Aidan Chiles’ five-touchdown afternoon and a prolific rushing attack, the No. 24 Northwestern Wildcats rolled to a 42-14 blowout win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for their fourth straight victory.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach discuss the first couple head coach firings in college football with Maryland and NC State making moves midseason.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach discuss why Oregon is the most disappointing team in college football this season after falling to 4-3 in a loss to Illinois.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach debate if there is an elite team in college football this season and the root causes of no teams separating themselves from the rest.

Motor Sports

With three races remaining in the Cup Series season, seven drivers are separated by less than 60 points for the championship.
Three races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, and with Talladega looming large, the stakes could not be higher as six drivers enter within 56 points of Kyle Larson’s lead.
Chase Sexton’s contract was for three years, but disappointing results in Supercross and an injury in Motocross shortened his tenure.

Rotoworld

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Woody Marks was a bust last week, but both he and C.J. Stroud are in line for big fantasy outings versus the Giants in Week 7.
With another strong outing under his belt against the Bears, Drake Maye has re-established his status among fantasy’s top quarterbacks.
Kyle Dvorchak evaluates how betting lines have shifted given Lamar Jackson’s uncertain status for Week 7, advising fantasy managers how to move forward with the superstar quarterback.
Fresh off Luther Burden III’s 130-yard explosion against the Patriots, Kyle Dvorchak explores how fantasy managers should move forward with the Bears’ “electric” playmaker.

Betting

Golf

One possibility was a playoff early Monday to decide a winner, provided the weather allowed.
The players departing from LIV Golf seem to be increasing by the day with a Sunday deadline potentially looming for other players to decide.
Chandler Blanchet made a pair of eagles, one from 50 feet and the other from 5 feet, to post his best score of the year — a 9-under 62 — and take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Ross Steelman learned to repair golf clubs when he was in high school in Missouri and it never really left him.
A week after Rahm’s attorney told the court his client would not play on the beleaguered tour in 2027, the agreement was filed Wednesday and is scheduled for a judge’s approval Nov. 5.
Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy constantly has been looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.

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Wallace is set to play a larger role with the Thunder, moving into the starting lineup.
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Green Bay has won three games in a row after a strong defensive performance against Dallas on Sunday night.
Rivers McCown highlights four fantasy players whose fantasy football stock rose in Week 6 of the NFL season and four whose stock fell.
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Steelers fans overwhelmed Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, boosting the road team’s effort to overcome a 13-0 halftime deficit and a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit.