Chris Simms and Connor Rogers look at the NFL quarterbacks in “prove it” years, examining if Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray or Geno Smith is most set up for success.
Editor’s Picks
CC Sabathia explores the ripple effects of Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, including why the Brewers missed a huge opportunity to challenge Los Angeles in the NL pennant race.
Jahmyr Gibbs could still try to blow up the market, even if Bijan Robinson didn’t.
The Xfinity U.S. Championships air live on NBC Sports and Peacock from Thursday through Sunday.
In just under a month, the Premier League’s first matchweek will be complete as Xabi Alonso’s first Chelsea match goes down against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
NBC Sports Podcasts
NFL
It remains unclear when Packers defensive end Micah Parsons will be back on the field, but he doesn’t think anyone should be focused on the calendar when thinking about his return from last year’s torn ACL.
Things are getting a little chippy for the Giants at The Greenbrier.
The Chargers may have another injury concern along their offensive line.
Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas was the final member of the 2025 draft class to sign an NFL contract, but the linebacker wasn’t interested in discussing the reason why it took until camp was underway for that deal to get done.
NBA
It feels like the NBA doth protest too much.
A court ruling about college eligibility could allow some unsigned second-round picks to return for another year.
Chris Bosh has advice for Victor Wembanyama as well.
“The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair.”
MLB
With veterans Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes packing their bags to join the Cubs after the deadline, CC Sabathia believes Chicago is well-positioned to maintain its grip on the top NL Wild Card spot.
Following the Phillies’ acquisitions of Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian, CC Sabathia explains why Philadelphia “can catch” the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, with larger sights set on the Dodgers.
Jason Benetti chats with Dan Le Batard about the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, discussing why he doesn’t have sympathy for the teams who didn’t land the star pitcher.
Eric Samulski breaks down the Guardians’ trade deadline additions of Jo Adell and Foster Griffin, explaining what the duo brings to Cleveland and how the moves could impact their fantasy values.
Premier League
Plenty of teams have started to release their new kits for the 2026-27 season, and here we rank them.
Here’s the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
Plenty of youngsters have been getting big minutes during preseason and a few are set to play starring roles this season.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Motor Sports
The sanctioning body announced the move, saying the race will be held Feb. 13, 2027.
Seth Hammaker finished second in the Supercross 250 East division and tied for the lead of the Pro Motocross championship when he injured his shoulder.
The team wins a chaotic six-hour race for its first victory since June 2024.
Jett Lawrence compared Hunter Lawrence to a puppy who has grown up; Hunter suggested Jett’s penalty at Washougal was a good thing.
WNBA
Rotoworld
On the heels of a historic extension with Atlanta, Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss why Bijan Robinson is their 1.01 in fantasy drafts with “tremendous upside” in Kevin Stefanski’s passing offense.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss why a more up tempo offense is good news for Drake Maye and his brigade of playmakers in New England.
Zero RB is nothing if not a first-or-last strategy. Denny Carter reveals who the ZRB truthers should focus on to make the bold strategy work in 2026.
Jeff Hoffman, Héctor Rodríguez, and Luke Weaver crash the rankings this week.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
A look at the top fantasy prospects who changed organizations at this year’s MLB trade deadline.
Betting
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview for August 4
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Game Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Preview for August 4
Golf
Ryan Gerard opened the year with consecutive runner-up finishes. He earned his way into the U.S. Open and Open Championship, lost in a playoff at the Memorial and goes into the Wyndham Championship at No. 16 in the FedEx Cup as he looks toward making the Tour Championship.
The 24-year-old Thorbjornsen sealed his spot in the FedExCup playoff after rolling into the Motor City No. 69 in the standings.
Michael Thorbjornsen explains how he managed to stay calm and confident navigating a packed leaderboard to emerge with his first PGA Tour win at the final edition of the Rocket Classic.
Watch the full recap of the action from the 2026 Rocket Classic, the last hosting of this tournament, at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan.
Yealimi Noh has her first 54-hole lead in a major at the Women’s British Open. The 25-year-old Californian has taken advantage of Haeran Ryu’s surprising collapse.
Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the course will give many players on the crowded leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.
Latest
Hunter Goodman went deep three times to not only break out of a mini-homer slump but break into an exclusive Colorado club in which he’s now the founder.
Esmerlyn Valdez’s strong start to his major league career is showing no signs of slowing down.
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England’s national team and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died.
In the Braves’ first games back from the All-Star break, the club clinched its 21st series — tying its total from the 2025 season.
Sankey’s 45-minute meeting with reporters to kick off SEC football media days detailed the entire list of issues that college sports is struggling with.