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After refusing to go away in the Wild Card, the Phillies enter Game 3 with realm momentum. CC Sabathia pinpoints what Philadelphia will need to do in order to eliminate the Braves.
The San Diego Padres shut down the Chicago Cubs to sweep their NL Wild Card Series and advance to the NLDS.
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.
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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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 Vikings have scratched and clawed their way to a 3-0 record.
The Rams are banged up in advance of Sunday’s key game at the Eagles.
Kirk Cousins is still a bridge quarterback for the Raiders, holding down the starting job until No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is ready.
Officially, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter fully participated in practice with a wrist injury.
NBA
The Suns say they have already addressed the matter with Brooks.
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.
MLB
The 2026 MLB postseason has arrived. Stay up to date with the latest results and more.
Hall of Famer CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed will recap all the Wild Card action when the games wrap up on Peacock and the NBC Sports YouTube channel.
After thrilling finishes to Games 1 and 2, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock.
Jackson Merrill calls the Padres “a bunch of grinders” after their convincing Wild Card sweep of the Cubs, sharing why starting slow this season ultimately defined their path to the postseason.
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 give Eli Tomac his flowers following his retirement from an amazing and legendary career.
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Track the injuries to know around the NFL, all in one place.
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.
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.
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What could have been a joyful moment for the Rangers turned somber as they fell one game short of a playoff spot.
Wide receiver Braylon Clark (Charlotte, North Carolina/ Providence Day School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
A year after finishing second in the NFL MVP voting, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye won’t have to worry about nearly missing out on the award in 2026.
Torey Lovullo is the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history, going 750-768 during a full decade in charge — but he finished this season on a one-year contract.
The Phillies’ slam dunk of a playoff spot morphed into something much more tenuous.