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Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony discuss if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the MVP “on lock” despite Victor Wembanyama closing the gap at season’s end.
And with that — a lackluster 2-0 defeat to world no. 6 Portugal — the USMNT has played its final game before Mauricio Pochettino will name his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup this summer.
Numbers on the Board dives into the men’s college basketball Final Four, debating which teams they believe are capable of advancing to the national championship game, with eyes on Arizona.
Rivers McCown takes stock of how free agency and the offseason have changed the fantasy outlooks of a handful of running backs.
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NFL
Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Giants head coach John Harbaugh sat down together at this week’s league meeting in Arizona.
Jones says 18 regular-season games and a shorter preseason would be great.
With Christmas landing on a Friday in 2026, the NFL plans to fill everyone’s stockings with football.
Broncos coach Sean Payton recently coached one of the teams of current and former NFL players (with a stray YouTuber or two) against the U.S. men’s national flag football team.
NBA
Tracy McGrady demonstrates how he believes the New York Knicks should best utilize Karl-Anthony Towns in order to make a deep playoff run.
Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony break down the race for Most Improved Player, highlighting Deni Avdija’s improvements on offense and Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s confidence in Atlanta.
Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony analyze the slow fall for the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference, noting how the team has lost their identity since the All-Star break.
From Cooper Flagg’s excellent rookie year in Dallas to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s arrival in Utah and much more, NOTB looks back at several noteworthy storylines from non-playoff teams this year.
MLB
Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Betting Preview for April 1
In a strange twist, two of the seven two-homer debuts have occurred over the past six days.
The 22-year-old — considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball — finally is ready for his Phillies debut.
The contract, which starts this season and includes a team option for 2034, is the largest ever for a player who has not made his major league debut.
Premier League
Every moment of pretty much any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, and officials and umpires are spending more and more time staring at a TV screen to review close calls. It’s also led to a type of sign language unique to the sports world.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of the greatest individual careers in Premier League history.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total PL appearances to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
March Madness 2026
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta react to No. 2 UConn’s last-second victory over No. 1 Duke for a trip to the Final Four thanks to freshman Braylon Mullins’ game-winning three-pointer.
The ninth NCAA tourney meeting between the Huskies and the Irish was their first with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta discuss whether they think Illinois or Michigan can bring the NCAA Tournament title back to the Big Ten for the first time in over 25 years, including their picks for both Final Four games.
Arizona is back among the sport’s elite. Illinois has a chance to win its first title. The Big Ten may have a team that can cut down those nets on Monday night. And UConn returns to the Final Four.
Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from a rare halftime deficit and beat Duke 70-58 on Sunday, advancing to the national semifinals for the second straight season.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
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Motor Sports
The founder of Hendrick Motorsports had a message that he wanted the crew chief for Chase Elliott to deliver to his team, and it set the tone for their first victory of the season.
Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael highlight what makes Cole Davies so “amazing” at handling the whoops, evidenced by his precision and “discipline” with them from Round 11 in Detroit.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto review Cooper Webb’s move on Jorge Prado in Detroit, comparing it to Evan Ferry’s on Pierce Brown in Birmingham, which adds to the inconsistent rulings this season.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down the whoops section at Detroit Supercross and the conditions that led to much chaos on the track.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze Zach Charbonnet’s fantasy value when he eventually returns from injury for the Seattle Seahawks.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down Jordan Addison’s fantasy value heading into the 2026 season, questioning if Kyler Murray at QB for the Vikings is a rise or dip for the deep-threat target.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter dive into Dalton Kincaid’s fantasy outlook for 2026, detailing how a run-heavy Bills offense under head coach Joe Brady will impact Kincaid’s output.
A surprising Padres starter and two early bat speed gainers are recommended grabs this week.
Cole Huff reveals the players you should lean on to take home a fantasy basketball championship.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Betting
Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Betting Preview for April 1
Vaughn Dalzell predicts the NBA’s Most Improved and Sixth Man of the Year markets.
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview
New York Knicks at Houston Rockets Game Preview
Golf
Jim “Bones” Mackay joins the Dan Patrick Show to reflect on his storied caddie days, discuss Phil Mickelson’s status ahead of the Master’s, and more.
Tiger Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating as he talked to deputies, and he told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning, according to the incident report released from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Dan Patrick reflects on Tiger Woods’ arrest for suspected DUI and says someone in Woods’ life needs to step in.
Woodland looked better than ever at Memorial Park, taking a one-shot lead into the final round and stretching it to seven shots until coasting home to a trophy.
Nicolai Hojgaard reflected on his performance at the Texas Children’s Houston Open while also giving his flowers to Gary Woodland for his emotional win.
Watch the best moments form the final round of the PGA Tour’s Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.
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The Rams have withdrawn a pair of proposed rules changes related to the two-point play that helped cost them a game against the Seahawks during the 2025 regular season, but one of the team’s top executives has signaled that they’ll support another proposal that’s on the table this offseason.
Montgomery said he has respected Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans from afar for years.
The RedHawks advance in the Midwest Region to play No. 6 seed Tennessee.
This weekend, Tom Brady will participate in a flag football tournament.
No. 11 seed Nebraska plays sixth-seeded Baylor on Friday in the Round of 64.
