2026 MLB Wild Card Round on NBC and peacock
After taking Game 1, the Chicago White Sox aim to finish off the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. Watch on Peacock and NBCSN!
Anthony Kay escapes bases-loaded jam in fifth
Kay retires Jose Altuve with the bases juiced to maintain a one-run lead
Jose Altuve leaves the yard, Astros pull to within one
Astros club third homer in four innings
Joe Girardi and Lou Merloni explore the Yankees’ Game 1 win in the AL Wild Card Series, where New York set itself up well for the rest of the series while Boston left with questions about offense and Roman Anthony.
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The AL East rivals are set for an epic rematch in the best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium on NBC and Peacock.
Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down A’ja Wilson’s tense moment with a Fever fan that spoke to her during Game 2 and Wilson’s subsequent reaction to the ‘unacceptable’ interaction after the game.
There’s been an amusing bit of U.S. Soccer irony in Pochettino using a Berhalter and a Reyna to construct the next step.
Jason Garrett chats with Chris Simms about the struggles of Drake Maye and Justin Herbert, analyzing what needs to improve for each quarterback after subpar starts to the season.
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Around The NFL
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to J.J. McCarthy being traded from the Vikings to the Giants, examining the quarterback’s time in Minnesota and why it was time for the team to move on.
It looks like wide receiver Puka Nacua will be back in the Rams’ lineup this week.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the injuries to De’Von Achane, Brian Burns, baker Mayfield and Justin Jefferson following an eventful Week 3 in the NFL.
On Tuesday, the Giants released receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Mike Florio takes Chris Simms through PFT’s Week 4 power rankings, where the Bills are on top, the Texans are still in the top 17 and the Rams land at No. 9.
Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Jac Collinsworth make sense of the Rams’ slow start to the 2026 season and explain why they aren’t concerned about Sean McVay’s team long-term.
Chris Simms breaks down another poor performance from Drake Maye in Week 3, analyzing why the New England Patriots quarterback is playing subpar football in 2026.
NFL
The Rams got wide receiver Puka Nacua back on the practice field Wednesday, but they were missing an important part of their defense.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel dismissed a report that he has issues with quarterback Drake Maye during a Wednesday press conference by saying that coaching Maye is the reason he’s in New England and Maye got his chance to comment on it later in the day.
Wide receiver Keon Coleman missed the first Bills practice of the week.
With Nico Collins returning to practice for the Texans, the Cowboys could use cornerback Shavon Revel this week.
NBA
Thursday, Oct. 1, is the deadline.
The comic, narrated by Mike Tirico, blends basketball culture with episodic storytelling that turns today’s players into Superhero-sized stars.
Barrett wants to stay in Toronto and it wants to keep him, but the aprons could squeeze him out.
Sure the Thunder and Spurs are on the list, but what other teams make the cut?
MLB
Joey Ortiz believes he’s healthy enough to play in Milwaukee’s NLDS opener, but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee.
Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff react to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s dominant showing for the San Diego Padres to open the Wild Card Round, where he showcased the “star power” that has made him a household name since 2020.
Andrew Perloff, a Phillies fan, stakes his claim that Philadelphia is ‘done’ after such a rough showing against the Chris Sale-less Braves in the opening game of the Wild Card round.
Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst share some warm sports takes, explaining why the White Sox can steal the Chicago spotlight, the San Diego Padres have the best homefield advantage in Petco Park and more.
Premier League
The Premier League say this ruling shows that Manchester City “systematically broke Premier League rules for nearly a decade.”
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.
We rank how each Premier League club has fared so far.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
College Football News & Analysis
Nicole Auerbach unpacks her Week 4 AP ballot, including why first-year head coaches like Jon Sumrall, Bob Chesney and more are “writing some of the most interesting stories of the season so far.”
Week 4 in college football saw Dylan Raiola step up massively for Oregon, Jon Sumrall’s stock soar after Florida’s win at home over Ole Miss and a potential Heisman moment from Jeremiah Smith.
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell explain why, even though UNC is a better team than the spread would indicate, they’re still very comfortable backing Notre Dame to cover a three-score spread in hostile territory.
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell believe that both USC and Washington’s defensive struggles in the red zone could lead to a high-scoring tilt in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
After jumping to an impressive 17-0 lead in the first half, Penn State’s Nittany Lions couldn’t keep the momentum, and the unranked Wisconsin Badgers clawed back in the fourth quarter to defeat the No. 13 ranked Lions.
Ahmed Fareed, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms discuss if there should be concern for Indiana after a close home win over Northwestern Friday night
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach react to Texas’ tight win over Tennessee and if the Longhorns deserve to be the No. 1 team in the country.
Motor Sports
Keselowski joined Roush Fenway Racing as a co-owner in 2021 and began driving for the rebranded team the following season.
Levi Kitchen: “I didn’t do anything special and I didn’t do anything stupid” in the SMX Playoff finale.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto believe Ryder DiFrancesco has improved drastically throughout the year and will be one of the championship favorites next year.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto review Haiden Deegan’s performance this past weekend and if some of his racing maneuvers were questionable.
WNBA
Rotoworld
Kyle Dvorchak analyzes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back situation; Dvorchak expects Jaylen Warren to continue his elite production while Rico Dowdle is sidelined due to injury.
Denny Carter breaks down which pass catchers are due for positive or negative regression in Week 4 and beyond.
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell break down how the only safe bet in this Big 10 matchup comes in the first quarter, and why bettors can expect a defensive battle throughout the game.
Case Keenum took over for an injured Caleb Williams in Week 3 and instantly boosted the receiving output of Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. Should fantasy managers want him to make more starts this year?
The Rotoworld Baseball staff unveils their fantasy baseball award winners for 2026.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack the news that New Orlean Saints’ free agent addition Travis Etienne will not be out on the field in Week 4, due to a hamstring injury.
Betting
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Golf
Scottie Scheffler expresses his frustration with the Nico Echeverria heckling incident, stating “there’s no place for that.”
Justin Thomas mentions how grateful he is for the moments he experienced with Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup.
Xander Schauffele explains why it was hard for the U.S. Team to hear captain Brandt Snedeker heap responsibility onto himself for a rough early Presidents Cup showing and they knew they had to rally “for him.”
Brandt Snedeker elaborates on the weight he carried on his shoulders during the Presidents Cup and also stated how he “knew these guys were special.”
Relive the best action from Sunday Singles in the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in DuPage County, Illinois.
Jackson Koivun reflects on his Presidents Cup debut, discussing his undefeated week, what he learned from the experience and the excitement of contributing to a winning team.
Latest
All three stops of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup air live on Peacock.
LSU senior linebacker and defensive captain Whit Weeks has a broken lower right leg that will sideline him indefinitely, but not necessarily for the rest of the season, coach Lane Kiffin said.
The Packers signed guard Laken Tomlinson after last Thursday’s loss to the Falcons and they may not be done adding to their offensive line options.
Tigst Assefa was on pace for a women’s world record until the final miles.
With De’Von Achane suffering a season-ending ACL injury and Breece Hall banged up as well, Braelon Allen and Ollie Gordon are the biggest waiver wire targets of the year so far.
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