Ahmed Fareed, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Bosh analyze the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive efforts against Kevin Durant and their ability to get the ball out of his hands.
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Reported Fields trade makes sense for all sides
Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why the Jets reportedly trading Justin Fields to the Chiefs makes sense for everyone involved, including the 27-year-old quarterback.
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Grant Liffmann reports on which prospects have generated the most interest around the league ahead of the NCAA Tournament, including Darius Acuff Jr. and Keaton Wagler.
Ahmed Fareed, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Bosh discuss how the Lakers have propelled themselves to third in the West, including the dynamic around the team with their stars settling into their roles.
Everyone gets a benefit from the deal that sends Fields to Kansas City.
Paul Burmeister, Tim Howard, and Danny Higginbotham analyze Brentford’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Wolves at the Gtech to wrap up Matchweek 30.
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March Madness 2026
John Fanta fills out his March Madness bracket live, explaining his Final Four picks, big upsets, Cinderella candidates and more for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta react to Miami (OH) making the NCAA Tournament as the last team in the field and what this year’s bubble says about the possibility of tournament expansion.
Nicole Auerbach sees one conference dominating March Madness on the men’s side.
Check out how Nicole Auerbach sees the women’s NCAA Tournament playing out.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down three upset candidates for the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament!
As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins this week, here’s a guide to who’s playing.
Selection Sunday sets the March Madness bracket in stone, so here’s everything you need to know about the seeding and format for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
NFL
Defensive end Cameron Jordan has played his entire career in New Orleans, but his home for the 2026 season remains up in the air a week into free agency.
As college football becomes increasingly professional, programs aren’t only offering money to players to get them to transfer, they’re also offering jersey numbers.
“When you have the challenges we had last year, there’s no place to go but up on the defensive side of the ball,” Jones said.
Repole pursues big plans for spring football by making big noise. Will anyone listen?
Premier League
We’re into the thick of it now, with six Premier League teams still alive for the European Cup in the chase to unseat PSG and take a place in the throne room come May 31 in Budapest, Hungary.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
NBA
Noah Eagle and Mike Fratello assess how the Los Angeles Lakers were able to keep the ball out of Kevin Durant’s hands and keep Houston on their heels in an impressive win.
The Lakers defense shined in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets had no answer as Los Angeles picks up the win to even the regular-season series on Peacock NBA Monday.
Luka Doncic credits the Lakers defense for stepping up in a physical, and playoff-like atmosphere, to get their sixth-straight win and even the regular-season series with Houston.
Jaylen Brown pours in 41 points to help Boston earn a victory against the visiting Suns.
NFL Offseason
Mike Florio reacts to the Jets reportedly trading Justin Fields to the Chiefs and examines why the deal makes sense for both sides.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down PFT’s reporting on the Rams exploring a Davante Adams trade during A.J. Brown talks, analyzing the situation in Los Angeles.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Trey Hendrickson’s comments after joining the Baltimore Ravens and analyze the pass rusher’s contract after the Maxx Crosby trade fell through.
Mike Florio tells Chris Simms what sources are telling him about A.J. Brown and examines the wide receiver’s future with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms decide which quarterback competition will have more intrigue: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota, or Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Washington state’s new income tax on high earners and how it could impact the Seahawks.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss the upcoming quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta, examining why the situation will be an interesting one to follow.
Bracket Tips
March Madness prospects generating league interest
Grant Liffmann reports on which prospects have generated the most interest around the league ahead of the NCAA Tournament, including Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler.
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Motor Sports
Michael Mosiman scored four top-fives and a sixth-place finish in the first six rounds of the 250 West division.
As the 450 riders continue to settle their title fight, the 250 division hosts the first East / West Showdown of 2026.
In the fifth race of the new season, the duo showed it has recovered from the Phoenix defeat with a race victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Hamlin overcome an early speeding penalty and drove from 31st through the field in a fairly dominating win for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down the Jets reportedly trading Justin Fields to the Chiefs, highlighting how it was a “big need” for Kansas City to add to their QB room.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak unpack Dallas Goedert’s new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, including how it impacts the status of A.J. Brown with the team moving forward.
Everything you need for 2026 fantasy baseball draft season.
Eric Samulski discusses 21 hitters who could be fantasy baseball values in 2026
Cody Williams is breaking out at just the right time for fantasy managers.
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Betting
NBC Sports college basketball experts offer their insight into the Opening Round of games in the East Region
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Vaughn Dalzell breaks down three upset candidates for the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament!
Golf
Cameron Young hit the shot of his life to win the 2026 Players Championship on Sunday.
Matt Fitzpatrick walks through the final shots at the Players Championship, leaving him just one stroke off a victory losing out to Cameron Young in the final moments.
Ludvig Aberg talked with the media after the final round of the Players Championship; finishing tied for fifth after struggles on Sunday after leading after three rounds.
Cameron Young speaks with the media after winning the Players Championship in a narrow final round and reflects on this moment in his career.
See the full 2026 Players Championship payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at TPC Sawgrass with the complete final standings and earnings table.
Watch the best moments from Round 4 of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Ovechkin has yet to say whether this is it or if he wants to play again in 2026-27, so the front office is planning for either contingency.
