Cade Cunningham leads the Detroit Pistons into Game 4 looking to avoid falling 3-1 to the Orlando Magic. Watch on NBC, Peacock, or the NBC Sports App.
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Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss the winners from the 2026 NFL Draft, including the hauls from the New York Jets, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.
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Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel was a close second, with Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe a solid third.
We have a new No. 1 in this week’s rankings while the Red Sox, Phillies, and Mets continue to look for answers.
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Connor Rogers shares his grades for every team, recognizing who made smart plays and who may have missed the mark throughout the 2026 NFL Draft.
Paul Burmeister, Danny Higginbotham, and Robbie Mustoe react to Manchester United’s 2-1 victory against Brentford at Old Trafford to boost their Champions League qualification hopes.
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152nd Kentucky Derby
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview
Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
Renegade, the favorite, will be in the No. 1 starting gate.
Drew Dinsick reacts to the Kentucky Derby post draw and which horses bettors may want to back based on their positions.
Ahmed Fareed, Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey name the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby as the prep races roll on and discuss the resumes of the top horses closing in on the Kentucky Derby.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC News analyst Steve Kornacki dives into some of the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, including the first winner, fastest time and more.
NFL
With the 10th overall pick acquired from the Bengals in the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Giants selected tackle Francis Mauioga.
Lawrence Taylor is in the hospital with a stomach issue that appears non-life-threatening, according to a representative of the Hall of Fame linebacker.
In the aftermath of the April 7 publication by the New York Post of photos featuring Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona, Vrabel has become the subject of a search for any existing images.
Free agent running back Sincere McCormick has agreed to terms with the 49ers, his representation announced on social media.
MLB
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
The New York Yankees are reportedly calling up Jasson Dominguez with Giancarlo Stanton potentially sitting out with a calf injury, but Eric Samulski sees a lot of options that puts Dominguez’s value in question.
Eric Samulski discusses Louis Varland recording back-to-back saves for the Toronto Blue Jays and whether he will be a long-term solution as a closer.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime breaks down where the Detroit Pistons are coming up short so far against the Orlando Magic and the adjustments needed to avoid falling on the brink of first-round elimination.
Boston led by 16 after one quarter, and its lead never got down to single digits the rest of the game.
When Nikola Jokic had the same injury this season, he missed a month. Edwards could miss the entire second round, too.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credits the Thunder’s ability to play outside of the noise and keep the Suns’ defense honest in Game 3 that has Oklahoma City one game away from a first-round sweep.
Wemby finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns had a 20-10-10 triple-double for the Knicks, who played their best game of the series on Saturday.
Premier League
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United rode a couple moments of magic to another three points at home on Monday in a 2-1 win over Brentford.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Bruno Fernandes has missed three of Manchester United’s Premier League matches this season and still may rewrite the history books.
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
Motor Sports
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate if Ken Roczen or Hunter Lawrence has the edge with two races left to go on the road to the SMX playoffs, debating which rider’s position they’d rather be in.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down Seth Hammaker’s performance in Round 15 at Philadelphia, examining his fall and what led to it before discussing his season as a whole, where he came up “just short.”
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto “love” what they are seeing from Cole Davies following his first 250 East title in Philadelphia, explaining why it’s a sigh of relief for him and what’s next in Salt Lake City.
Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup Jack Link’s 500 from Talladega Superspeedway.
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Rotoworld
Peyton Tolle and Nathaniel Lowe make their rankings debuts this week.
Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Kyle Dvorchak talks about the Jets selecting TE Kenyon Sadiq and WR Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, explaining why the additions give New York “a ton of underneath, dynamic playmaking talent.”
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Lawrence Jackson Jr. promote their new Discord server and predict who will win the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, detailing why Jadarian Price and Jordyn Tyson are good bets.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Lawrence Jackson Jr. preview the fantasy futures of draft picks Germie Bernard, Chris Bell, Jonah Coleman, Nicholas Singleton, Brenen Thompson, Cyrus Allen, Ja’Kobi Lane and Ted Hurst.
Matthew Berry shares why Ty Simpson will “learn behind” Matthew Stafford and “could not have landed in a better spot for his long-term” fantasy future, also discussing Antonio Williams, Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper Jr.
Betting
Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Playoff Game 4 Betting Preview
Golf
The long wait to stage the British Open again soon will be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play on Sunday, to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic.
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Smalley and Springer, having tied the tournament record with a 58 in better-ball play in the opening round.
Latest
Wolverhampton Wanderers are headed back to the second tier after eight years in the Premier League, as Wolves were relegated on the Championship on Monday.
As the Chiefs get their offseason program started, quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains on the mend from his torn ACL.
The Ravens re-signed wide receiver Xavier Guillory, the team announced Monday.
Former Raiders linebacker Rod Martin has died.
The World Cup is coming to multiple NFL stadiums.
