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Fernando Mendoza is the runaway top quarterback of the 2026 class, but fantasy managers shouldn’t sleep on Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia ahead of draft night.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Robbie Earle discuss West Ham breaking out of the relegation zone with a dominant performance against Wolverhampton.
The Numbers on the Board crew explains why the Spurs are having such a great season, praising Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper.
Paul Skenes, Robbie Ray and Trevor Rogers are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
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Five Ohio State players made the list of those in attendance in Pittsburgh.
Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on drug charges Friday in the Dallas suburb of Prosper, Texas.
In the UFL, if the defense commits two penalties in overtime, the second penalty results in a score for the offense.
There’s no hard evidence to support the idea that 49ers players are more susceptible to injuries because they practice near an electrical substation.
NBA
The Numbers on the Board crew grades how head coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns have performed this season, shouting out Devin Booker for his underrated season, praising Collin Gillespie for his breakout campaign and more.
Noah Rubin discusses how Will Riley’s strong finish to the year will translate to a potential rotation spot on next year’s team in Washington D.C.
Noah Rubin discusses Joel Embiid potentially missing postseason games after getting an appendectomy and who will likely step into the rotation while the 76ers make their final push.
Jalen Duren and Ryan Rollins get some love, too.
MLB
MLB said that 6.8% of players on opening day rosters, injured lists and the restricted list were Black, up from 6.2% at the start of the 2025 season and 6.0% at the beginning of 2024.
Suzuki was one of Chicago’s most productive hitters last year, helping the Cubs reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
James Schiano outlines just how impressive Mason Miller has been for the Padres.
James Schiano likes what he saw from Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in an impressive outing against the Diamondbacks.
Premier League
Arsenal turn their attention back to the Premier League title as Bournemouth visit the Emirates Stadium early Saturday.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
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.
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Motor Sports
The action from Nissan Stadium gets underway at 9 a.m. ET with Race Day Live, followed by the afternoon program at 3 p.m.
Alex Bowman had to exit his car during the March 1 race at Circuit of the Americas because of the symptoms of vertigo.
With a 36-point deficit to Cole Davies, Jo Shimoda has decided to heal from last week’s crash in order to be healthy for outdoors.
Dean Wilson filled in for the Lawrence brothers at Honda HRC in 2025 and earned four top-10s.
Rotoworld
Some of the players on this list may have sabotaged your fantasy teams this season.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
The FFHH crew breaks down some bets on first-round positional totals for the 2026 NFL Draft.
There are a few big names in NFL free agency who are intriguing fantasy football options for 2026.
Jay Croucher, Lawrence Jackson and Connor Rogers offer their thoughts on some big-name wide receivers that are still available in NFL free agency.
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew break down Kenyon Sadiq and Jonah Coleman’s fantasy football potential ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Betting
Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Preview
Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Golf
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
Rory McIlroy is the reigning Masters champion, which brought about a measure of patience and a load of freedom.
Betting the 2026 Masters AFTER Round 1
Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns
Most of the best scores Thursday were posted by those with early tee times, who took advantage of a little less wind and much softer greens.
Scott Van Pelt joins Dan Patrick from Augusta, Georgia, where he’s covering the Masters, to explain how golf terminology becomes second nature for good announcers and Scottie Scheffler’s chances of winning again.
Only three players have won the Masters in back-to-back years. Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy has a good shot to become the fourth this week at Augusta National.
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Chase Sexton missed the last three rounds after suffering an injury while training for the Daytona Supercross.
Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday in their season opener at Citi Field.
The Buccaneers hosted free agent linebacker DeAngelo Malone on a free agent visit on Thursday.
Veteran defensive lineman D.J.
