From a new buzz in Charlotte to a marking of “implosion” out West, Grant Liffmann and Chris Mannix debate which teams are most likely to surprise this NBA season.
Editor’s Picks
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.
NBC Sports Podcasts
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
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) remained a limited practice participant on Friday.
The Broncos could get cornerback Patrick Surtain II back this week.
Former Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon died Friday, the team announced.
The Vikings released running back Deejay Dallas on Friday, according to the NFL’s personnel notice.
NBA
It’s just two games, but LeBron’s decision to choose Philadelphia looks wise so far.
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.
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.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Danny Higginbotham delve into Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ criticism of manager Michael Carrick’s tactics and where it leaves Fernandes’ immediate future with the club.
College Football News & Analysis
Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
As the college football season approaches its midpoint, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry make their updated CFP predictions.
Not So Fast’s Paul Pabst breaks down Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker and his surging NFL Draft stock, explaining why the dual-threat quarterback could be on his way to becoming a top-five pick.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss Steve Sarkisian’s decision to give backup QB KJ Lacey Jr. more first team reps as Arch Manning and the Longhorns offense is dealing with major struggles this season.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
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.
Betting
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Game Preview
Los Angeles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders – October 25, 2026 Betting Preview
USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Game Preview
Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans – 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.
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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.
Vikings defensive coordinator wisely avoids talking about the case.
The absence of complete information about the events that led to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts traveling to London with a blood clot in his leg, playing with a blood clot in his leg, and promptly traveling back to Philadelphia with a blood clot in his leg has resulted in plenty of reports aimed at filling the gaps.
Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Ningbo Open because of an injured left thigh, diminishing her chances of contesting the season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells in November.