Chris Simms and Connor Rogers debate which players have cases as the top offensive and defensive free agents, with eyes on WR Alec Pierce, QB Malik Willis, DE Trey Hendrickson, and more.
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The Wolverines overcame turnover issues to take the Hawkeyes’ best shot and leave Iowa City with a victory.
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Mike Florio reacts to the deal that reportedly sends DJ Moore to the Bills, analyzing why the Bears decided to move on from the receiver and why Joe Brady decided to bring in a familiar face
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Premier League
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Arsenal’s recent performances and wonder if their fans should be worried about their style of play despite sitting atop the table.
Premier League fandom has no borders as fans from all the world celebrate their passion together for the beautiful game.
“Say hello to Millwall,” the Crystal Palace fans gleefully sang inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, as Spurs added tacked on another pitiful performance to their relegation-bound season.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
NFL
Former Bengals offensive lineman Willie Anderson underwent a successful kidney transplant this week.
The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
For second straight year, Texans add one year to Hunter’s deal.
The Raiders have tendered two exclusive rights free agents.
NBA
LeBron had already passed Abdul-Jabbar for most points scored in NBA history.
Flagg missed the last eight games, with the Mavericks going 2-6 and Flagg slipping in the Rookie of the Year race.
After dropping 35 points on the Grizzlies, Jrue Holiday has put himself back in the fantasy conversation, with Eric Samulski saying the veteran should retain a “sizeable role” even when others return.
The Numbers on the Board crew reveal their Pick Six for Thursday night’s games, including why you should take the over on total points for Reed Sheppard, Cade Cunningham and more.
Around the NFL
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to the Rams reportedly making a deal with the Chiefs for Trent McDuffie, explaining why Les Snead and co. are willing to trade picks to maximize their Super Bowl window.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss Aaron Rodgers’ dynamic with the Steelers, examining the factors at play as the quarterback still has yet to make any sort of decision on his playing future.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the potential landing spots for Kyler Murray, including the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio unpack the reported trade that sends Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams, with Simms explaining why he believes Los Angeles didn’t give up too much in the deal.
Chris Simms and Connor Rogers dive into the Colts transition tagging Daniel Jones, explaining why Indianapolis decided to make the move and what it means for Alec Pierce in free agency.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio react to the Jets laying the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall and explain why New York had to make the move.
With Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals’ relationship “poisoned a long time ago,” PFT explains why their split was the “obvious” outcome as the pass rusher sets his sights on free agency.
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Motor Sports
Dylan Ferrandis hurt his thumb in a Daytona heat race, but an MRI reveals there are no broken bones.
With a forthcoming off-week following the Indianapolis Supercross, Drew Adams could return in time for the East / West Showdown in Birmingham.
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after he was diagnosed with vertigo.
Round 9 of the Monster Energy Supercross Series will feature the second Triple Crown format of the year.
Rotoworld
Everything you need for 2026 fantasy baseball draft season.
No longer part of an “ugly” fantasy situation with the Steelers, Denny Carter lays out why tight end Jonnu Smith could regain his fantasy “viability” with the right offense in 2026.
With DJ Moore reportedly traded to the Bills, Denny Carter shares why he believes the veteran wide receiver is capable of a “bounceback” year with Josh Allen leading the charge.
Despite uneven usage with the Patriots, several statistics suggest Stefon Diggs could realistically settle in as a team’s WR2 slot, with the possibility of a WR1 role still a possibility.
Jay Croucher, Connor Rogers, and Matthew Berry debate over Mike Evans’ future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as there are some reports suggesting the franchise is ready to move on from their star wideout.
Jay Croucher, Connor Rogers, and Matthew Berry wonder how much time J.J. McCarthy has left with the Minnesota Vikings with veteran quarterbacks hitting the market in free agency.
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Golf
It was a strong first day at Bay Hill for Ludvig Åberg on Thursday, where he shot a 6-under 66 to finish tied for second on the leaderboard at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The signature event on the PGA Tour is the first in The Open Qualifying Series.
Rahm’s future in the Ryder Cup was placed in doubt this week when he refused the terms of the European tour offer.
The 2027 matches — the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup — will be at Adare Manor in Ireland. Europe has not lost on home soil since 1993.
Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late
Nico Echavarria didn’t make a bogey all weekend. Shane Lowry was on his way to doing the same, until the very end. And that’s what decided the Cognizant Classic.
Jack Nicklaus joins the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic broadcast assisting with live commentary and discussing some of the big accomplishments of his career.
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Froemming fell just after midnight Tuesday and hit his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin, and was taken to Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, according to Froemming’s son, Steven.
Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes scored second-goals and 20th-place Wolves gave their minuscule safety hopes a boost with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in a West Midlands derby on Friday at the Molineux.
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto.
Peralta was 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts last season, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He struck out 204 in 176 2/3 innings and earned his second All-Star selection.
A Pro Football Hall of Famer could become a Major League Baseball owner.
