Ranking and evaluating all of Week 8’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
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Van Mathias swam the fastest short course 100m breaststroke in history USA Swimming’s World Short Course Championships Trials in Westmont, Illinois.
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Paris Lawson, Chamique Holdsclaw and Teresa Weatherspoon unpack how Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese showed up in the Dream’s high-energy win over the Valkyries to force Game 7.
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Chris Simms and Connor Rogers react to the Titans trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, analyzing what getting the star defensive tackle means for Chicago.
Track the injuries to know around the NFL, all in one place.
Mike Florio reacts to the Bears reportedly acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans, breaking down what the blockbuster move means for both Chicago and Tennessee.
Mike Florio previews a bigtime NFC North matchup with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings traveling to Detroit to face the Lions in Week 8.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Garrett Wilson’s comments as the wide receiver has become a topic of discussion amid the New York Jets’ struggles.
A close look at offensive environments and which players are running hold and cold headed into Week 8
Dislike between the Browns and Steelers has been brewing for decades, so there isn’t much need for any one player to fan the flames of the bad feelings between the two AFC North teams.
NFL
The Packers receiver injured his chest on a 53-yard reception.
It was a very big day for the Chicago Bears; they added one of the best defensive tackles in the league, and they’re reportedly closing in on a deal to stay in Illinois.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders Game Preview
The Panthers have had three possessions and 21 plays.
NBA
The Trail Blazers will be everyone’s league pass favorites, this team is entertaining.
Johnson has been the host of the iconic NBA pre/post game show for 37 years.
Haliburton joins a frighteningly long list of NBA stars injured to start the season.
Eric Samulski dissects the Detroit Pistons’ identity and what might need to change for them to win an NBA title
WNBA Finals: Dream force Game 7
Atlanta came out hot right off the opening tip to force a Game 7 back in the Bay on Saturday.
WNBA Finals headed to a Game 7 in the Bay
LaChina Robinson and Terricka Foster-Brasby recap the Atlanta Dream's win in Game 6 of the WNBA finals, and look ahead to the final game in San Francisco on Halloween.
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On Not So Fast, Brewers’ announcer Jeff Levering joins Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff to discuss Milwaukee winning their first-ever World Series, his game-winning call, and what celebrations will entail.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series victory has Not So Fast’s Paul Pabst reminiscing on the euphoric feeling of when his Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
Following their dominant 11-2 run through the postseason to their first World Series title, the Brewers did everything they needed to prove they were the best team in baseball this season.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano break down Cooper Pratt’s historic World Series performance in 2026, analyzing what the future could hold for the Milwaukee Brewers shortstop.
Premier League
A heavyweight Premier League clash with plenty on the line takes center stage at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Childhood friends Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta square off at Anfield this weekend as Liverpool hope to close the gap to Arsenal to just three points.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards preview Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United on Saturday, where managers Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick both enter under pressure and in need of a positive result.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards break down the intrigue around Liverpool entering their matchup against Arsenal, who come into Matchweek 9 on the heels of a League Cup loss to Fleetwood Tom.
College Football News & Analysis
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the Ohio State vs. USC game, noting that if the Buckeyes want a shot at winning, they will ‘need to handle’ Lincoln Riley’s offense, and ‘soften up’ the USC front.
In the wake of Baylor dismissing Dave Aranda as HC, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why UTSA’s Jeff Traylor is a very realistic target but the big prize is Lincoln Riley if USC finishes the year on a whimper.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview No. 25 Wisconsin’s matchup against Iowa, highlighting the Badgers’ improved defense and why their physical style could lead to another Big Ten win.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain how the losses of David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez have left No. 13 Texas Tech’s defense vulnerable to No. 22 Arizona, who’s rolling on offense thanks to Noah Fifita.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry debate if Georgia can put their mistakes against Auburn behind them when they take on Florida at home in Week 9.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Wisconsin could be a legit CFP contender and UCLA is in position to pounce on a Big Ten title if we see more of the chaos that’s defined the 2026-27 season.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss where Oregon goes from here with Dante Moore out for the season and the team firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
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John Fanta walks Jay Croucher through selections for the preseason top 25 teams in men’s college basketball, where Duke, UConn and Florida are among those highlighting the rankings’ top end.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood join Fanta in 60 to preview the upcoming college basketball season and discuss how their new-look rosters are coming together.
JuJu Watkins sits down with Meghan McKeown discusses her rehab from injury, her relationship with Jazzy Davidson, USC’s historic rivalry with UCLA and much more.
Florida will start the men’s college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago.
Both stars decided to return to their schools, making their teams among frontrunners to cut down the nets next spring.
The Gamecocks received 23 first-place votes from a 31-member national media panel.
John Fanta delivers his Fanta Five of the top five scariest players in college basketball you don’t want to face, headlined by Florida’s Thomas Haugh.
Motor Sports
Joey Savatgy was named Supercross Rookie of the Year in 2025.
Malcolm Stewart will take the place of Chase Sexton with the Kawasaki team.
Colt Nichols will continue to use his iconic number to keep the nickname Colt 45 alive.
Before Cole Davies, Ben Townley was the biggest name to emerge from New Zealand in dirt bike racing.
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Noah Rubin details the ramifications of Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury for the Pacers, who have been dealing with their fair share of injuries to open the season.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 8’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
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Golf
One possibility was a playoff early Monday to decide a winner, provided the weather allowed.
The players departing from LIV Golf seem to be increasing by the day with a Sunday deadline potentially looming for other players to decide.
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.
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The Saints got their second win of the season last weekend and cornerback Martin Emerson was a big part of why.
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is not known as a pass rusher, but that aspect of his game came up big for the Steelers in Week 7.
Texans quarterback C.J.
Caleb Williams’ return was successful, as the quarterback helped pilot the Bears to a 31-23 victory over the Falcons.
Ryan Day did not want to set a timeline for the junior’s return, but he left open the possibility that it could be for the rest of the season.
