The Rays and Brewers are both chasing their first World Series championship. Our Rotoworld experts break down the matchup, identify potential difference-makers and make their picks.
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Skye Blakely reflects on her journey to winning the all-around title at gymnastics worlds, coming back from a ruptured Achilles that she suffered at the 2024 Olympic Trials.
Woody Marks was a bust last week, but both he and C.J. Stroud are in line for big fantasy outings versus the Giants in Week 7.
With three races remaining in the Cup Series season, seven drivers are separated by less than 60 points for the championship.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss Steve Sarkisian’s decision to give backup QB KJ Lacey Jr. more first team reps as Arch Manning works through recent struggles.
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Around the NFL
Mike Florio and Michael Holley preview Kenneth Walker’s return to Seattle as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Seattle Seahawks for this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football.
Mike Florio believes Caleb Williams has the “attitude, the swagger, the Bears are looking for,” after his impressive performance against the Patriots.
Mike Florio walks Devin McCourty through PFT’s Week 7 power rankings, which includes the struggling Rams at No. 17, the Vikings in the top five and the Chargers in last.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss J.J. McCarthy being named the Giants’ starter, looking at his time with the Vikings and why he was ultimately selected over Jameis Winston.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley examine what’s at stake for AFC and NFC North teams heading into Week 7, where all teams in both divisions are above .500.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the latest developments in the Jalen Hurts blood clot situation, explaining why the issue will continue to be a topic of conversation.
Denny Carter breaks down the best and worst slot and boundary matchups headed into Week 7.
NFL
The Vikings released running back Deejay Dallas on Friday, according to the NFL’s personnel notice.
Earlier this week, Packers quarterback Jordan Love told reporters he would be available to play on Sunday, despite being listed as limited on Wednesday with a back issue.
The NFL has admitted a rather embarrassing officiating mistake from Week 5: When Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey was called for illegal hands to the face, it was actually a Cowboys player who put his hands in Kancey’s face, and somehow the wrong team got assessed the penalty when it was time to step off the yardage.
The Texans will be short-handed on Sunday, without four key players.
NBA
The Lakers waived the former No. 17 pick to create roster space, New York jumped in.
Yves Missi and Bilal Coulibaly lead a group of 10 players to stream in fantasy basketball this weekend.
Knicks assistant coaches reportedly not given rings on ring night, staff hit with Ring phishing scam
Only James Dolan could find a way to put a dark cloud over one of the great nights in franchise history.
He struggled for three quarters but hit the dagger 3-pointer and finished with 17 points.
WNBA Finals: Dream lead Valkyries 2-1
Live coverage begins Saturday at 12:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
MLB
The 122nd Fall Classic has arrived, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers set for their first-ever postseason matchup.
Owners are pushing for a salary cap, and that could prompt a lockout starting Dec. 2 and result in canceled games in 2027.
Matsui replaces interim manager Hideki Hashigami, who took over in May after Shinnosuke Abe resigned from the job.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt says he’ll be back with club, dismisses rumors about move to Mariners
Vogt spent one season as Seattle’s bullpen coach in 2023 before being hired by Cleveland and that relationship helped fuel theories about a departure.
Premier League
Here’s the latest Premier League table for the 2026-27 season.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
The race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot is on, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka flying out of the starting block to score the season’s first goals.
Manchester City will go for eight wins from eight games to start the 2026-27 Premier League season when they visit Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday (7:30 am ET).
College Football News & Analysis
As the college football season approaches its midpoint, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry make their updated CFP predictions.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry imagine the potential fallout in a chaotic SEC if South Carolina manages to topple Tennessee in Week 8 and ponder if the ACC and Big 12 are two-bid conferences for the CFP.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry unpack Mike Locksley and Maryland parting ways, highlighting how steady regression became the defining part of his Terps’ tenure, pondering if QB Malik Washington will leave and more.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Jeremiah Smith has a chance to clinch the Heisman if he can keep Ohio State afloat and explore the coach of the year race before sharing their playoff predictions.
Joshua Perry makes the case to Nicole Auerbach on why the outcome of No. 7 Ole Miss vs. No. 19 Texas will hinge entirely upon which team can execute consistently before calling the Ole Miss defense is a ‘mirage’.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Indiana’s trip to Michigan after the Hoosiers’ first loss in 22 games, discussing Curt Cignetti’s chances, Michigan’s quarterback situation and why Indiana still can cover.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry cast predictions on the Houston vs. Utah game, saying that while Utah may be the better team on paper, Houston will keep the score close thanks to Connor Weigman.
Motor Sports
NBC will broadcast Sunday’s race at the 2.66-mile oval in Alabama.
Michael Mosiman raced for Monster Energy Star Yamaha from 2024 through 2026. He joins Cameron McAdoo on a four-man 250 roster.
Justin Barcia will gain experience with his new team in competition with Ken Roczen, Jo Shimoda, and Christian Craig.
Expanding to five rounds would allow the series to curate tracks and underscore the wide diversity of skill needed to be a great dirt bike rider.
WNBA
Rotoworld
With another strong outing under his belt against the Bears, Drake Maye has re-established his status among fantasy’s top quarterbacks.
Kyle Dvorchak evaluates how betting lines have shifted given Lamar Jackson’s uncertain status for Week 7, advising fantasy managers how to move forward with the superstar quarterback.
Fresh off Luther Burden III’s 130-yard explosion against the Patriots, Kyle Dvorchak explores how fantasy managers should move forward with the Bears’ “electric” playmaker.
Kyle Dvorchak evaluates the state of the Eagles’ backfield with Saquon Barkley practicing in limited fashion on Thursday.
Zachary Krueger takes a look at exciting and worrisome performances from Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss Baker Mayfield’s full return to practice, what his comeback could mean for Tampa Bay’s struggling pass catchers and whether improved quarterback play is ahead.
Betting
Los Angeles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders – October 25, 2026 Betting Preview
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New York Giants vs. Houston Texans – October 25, 2026 Betting Preview
Golf
Chandler Blanchet made a pair of eagles, one from 50 feet and the other from 5 feet, to post his best score of the year — a 9-under 62 — and take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Ross Steelman learned to repair golf clubs when he was in high school in Missouri and it never really left him.
A week after Rahm’s attorney told the court his client would not play on the beleaguered tour in 2027, the agreement was filed Wednesday and is scheduled for a judge’s approval Nov. 5.
Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy constantly has been looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.
Unlike the PGA Tour, which has barred members of LIV Golf from competition since its inception in 2022, the DP World Tour had granted eligibility to participate in tournaments.
His best par save came on the par-3 16th when he hit a long shot from a greenside bunker to a foot.
Latest
The Lions are set to have Brian Branch in the lineup for the first time this season when they face the Packers on Sunday, but they’re still waiting for another one of their safeties to get back on the field.
The Dolphins have announced a few roster moves on Tuesday.
Defensive back Semaj Stanford (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma/ Broken Arrow High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
This season, 27.8% of available NBA roster spots are going to international players, down slightly from last season.
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The Dolphins parted ways with a lot of veteran players heading into the 2026 season, but defensive tackle Zach Sieler was not one of them.