A look around the league in advance of the start of the WNBA season.
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Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss reports surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, questioning how much money is playing a factor in the situation.
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NBC Sports’ Jackie Powell reveals her title, award and playoff predictions ahead of the WNBA’s 30th season.
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When news broke on Thursday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was heading to Pittsburgh, it seemed at first that a dam break of normalcy was returning to the city framed by three rivers.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Donovan Mitchell had 31 on the night, but down the stretch, the Pistons were too much.
Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Go inside the mind of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, from his origins in Canada to his always get better mentality that has him skyrocketing to stardom in the NBA.
Eric Samulski breaks down how the Knicks beat the 76ers in the Eastern Conference playoffs
NBA Showtime discusses the turnover battle that proved costly for the Cavaliers in Game 1 against the Pistons and how Cleveland can play with more intention to even the series.
Pierre Andresen reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ postseason struggles despite their talented roster, as well as the differences when playing away from home court.
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NFL
The Vikings got most of their draft picks signed in one fell swoop.
The Buccaneers are down to one unsigned draft pick.
Some votes are close.
Broncos General Manager George Paton has been on the job for five seasons.
MLB
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for May 8
Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick discuss the odds to win the American League Central, with Dalzell explaining why he’s still riding with the Detroit Tigers.
San Diego also transferred right-hander Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list as his return from Tommy John surgery continues to go slower than hoped.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said there wasn’t enough progression for Roman Anthony to avoid going on the IL.
Premier League
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
The Championship playoffs are one of the most intense and exhilarating events in the football calendar, as the final promotion spot for the 2026-27 Premier League season will be decided over the coming weeks.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Relegated Burnley stage their penultimate home Premier League game when Aston Villa visit Turf Moor on Sunday.
Motor Sports
Sixteen weeks of Monster Energy Supercross racing has led to a winner-take-all scenario in Utah.
After 13 years on the bike, Cade Clason will run his final race in the 2026 Supercross finale in Salt Lake City.
One unlikely scenario exists that would create a tie in the championship points. Otherwise the math is simple: whoever finishes first, wins.
It’s (practically) a winner-take-all scenario between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence this week in the Supercross season finale.
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Rotoworld
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down the Minnesota Vikings signing free agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings and how he fits into the offense with Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson and others.
Kyle Dvorchak dives into the benefits for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reporting to voluntary offseason workouts heading into 2026 and his current discounted value in fantasy drafts.
DJ Moore and Ladd McConkey are among the wideouts who could see upticks in their rates of catchable footballs in 2026.
A weekly look at lineup trends around MLB and how it might impact fantasy lineups.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter react to reports that the Aaron Rodgers situation could be resolved in Pittsburgh soon.
Betting
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for May 8
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Playoff Game 3 Betting Preview
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 3 Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Game Preview
Golf
Andrea Lee surprised even herself when she walked off the 18th green at Mountain Ridge with four birdies over her last five holes for a 6-under 66, giving her a one-shot lead over Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko in the Mizuho Americas Open.
Tommy Fleetwood reflects on his play at the conclusion of the first round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Truist Championship, saying he “played well” after finishing tied for 8th place at -4 heading into day two.
Watch highlights from the opening round of the PGA Tour’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic at Dunes Golf and Beach Club.
Watch highlights from the opening round of the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina
Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency.
Phil Mickelson also is out of the PGA Championship.
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Jacob Rodriguez reminds a lot of people of Zach Thomas, so all was right with the world when the Dolphins drafted him in the second round.
The Lions have moved up six positions in the second round to select a player who might be familiar to plenty of their fans.
The Cowboys added two players to their defense in the first round of the draft and they picked up a veteran on that side of the ball on Friday night.
The Bengals didn’t have a first-round pick, having traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
Steve Tisch is trolling the NFL.
