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The Numbers on the Board crew grade the debuts on new teams for NBA veterans, discussing the first-game performances of Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane, and others.
Stefon Diggs is poised for a blowup weak against a Browns defense that will struggle to contain him. Diggs and Michael Pittman headline the best starts of Week 8.
A crazy coaching carousel appears all but assured after a flurry of midseason firings, as some of the bluest of blueblood programs are already looking for their next head coaches.
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NFL Week 8
Patrick Mahomes, Jonathan Taylor, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tyler Warren highlight positional rankings for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.
Matthew Berry has Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher blind date some wide receivers who have been sneaky-good top options in fantasy over the last month, including a pair of players living in the shadows of bigger names.
This week’s Regression Files includes a close look at total team air yards, along with players running particularly hot or cold headed into Week 8.
The Happy Hour crew dives into the RB landscape, explaining why they’re still banking on Alvin Kamara and Kimani Vidal having upside, cutting bait on Bill Croskey-Merritt and more.
Matthew Berry and Co. compare Caleb Williams to the QB options on the waiver wire and explain why they think the second-year signal caller is poised for a fantasy bounceback against the Ravens amid his offense clicking.
Follow the latest injury news for fantasy football lineups in Week 8.
With Jonathan Taylor balling out in the Indianapolis Colts offense, Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss if he can continue producing at such a high level for the rest of the season.
Premier League
Cara Banks, Robbie Earle, and Danny Higginbotham analyze Leeds United’s performance in a 2-1 win over West Ham and share their thoughts on what’s going so wrong with the Hammers.
Both of Leeds’ goal scorers Joe Rodon and Brenden Aaronson speak to the media following their win over West Ham at Elland Road in Matchweek 9.
Watch full-match highlights from West Ham’s visit to Elland Road in a hotly-contested fixture against Leeds in Matchweek 9.
Cara Banks, Robbie Earle, and Danny Higginbotham react to Tomas Soucek’s comments following West Ham’s 2-1 loss to Leeds in Matchweek 9.
NBA
Doncic becomes the first player in NBA history to begin season with back-to-back games of 40+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists.
Kevin Durant dropped a game-high 37 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Rockets to get by the Pistons, who were led by Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson.
Cooper Flagg chipped in 18 points and Anthony Davis recorded a double-double, but the Mavs were unable to get the job done against the Wizards, who were fueled by Kyshawn George’s 34 points and 11 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson brought their best on Friday night in New Orleans, where the Spurs ultimately outlasted the Pelicans in a thrilling overtime clash.
College Football Week 9
A crazy coaching carousel appears all but assured after a flurry of midseason firings, as some of the bluest of blueblood programs are already looking for their next head coaches. Here’s how the open jobs stack up against one another.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down the college football head coaching jobs that could open up in the coming weeks, analyzing the situations with Mike Norvell at Florida State and Luke Fickell at Wisconsin.
The No. 25 Wolverines face the Spartans in a showdown for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Heisman rankings as Carson Beck and Trinidad Chambliss have dropped out of the race.
Joshua Perry and Nicole Aurbach preview the top-15 showdown between Missouri and Vanderbilt in Week 9, evaluating the College Football Playoff and Heisman implications of the matchup.
Pro Football Focus previews the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, where Michigan’s run defense and Michigan State’s run blocking could play key roles.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Texas A&M against LSU in Week 9, discussing the state of Brian Kelly’s program as it takes on an undefeated Aggies team under the lights.
Motor Sports
Kaden Honeycutt beat Layne Riggs for the final spot in next week’s title race via a tiebreaker.
Haiden Deegan made the announcement on the family YouTube page.
Hendrick Motorsports will look to overcome all the pressure at Martinsville for the NASCAR Playoffs with a “make or break” mindset. Pre-race coverage starts on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., only on NBC and Peacock.
Two of the four Championship 4 berths will be up for grabs over 250 laps at the 0.526-mile oval.
Golf
After firing a 6-under 65 to lead the Bank of Utah Championship on Friday, Michael Brennan reflects on his Wake Forest pedigree and how certain wins have shaped his first real PGA Tour weekend.
Max Homa limps off the green after sinking a putt at the Bank of Utah Championship, having work done on his lower right leg and grimacing in pain.
Watch the best moments from Round 2 of the LPGA Tour’s Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown at New Korea Country Club in Goyang, Republic of Korea.
The Golf Central crews react to Billy Horschel and Matt McCarty accidentally hitting the lava rocks but still managed to earn fortunate bounces at the Black Desert Championship.
Watch highlights from Round 1 of the PGA Tour’s Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Golf Course.
Watch the best moments from Round 1 of the LPGA Tour’s Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown at New Korea Country Club in Goyang, Republic of Korea.
Rotoworld
Kyle Dvorchak dives into a tough game for Aaron Jones, explaining why the veteran running back “really couldn’t get anything going” and previewing what he can provide fantasy team managers and the Vikings going forward.
Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers pitch their “Pick Up” lines for Week 8 to Matthew Berry, including taking a look at Jonathan Taylor rushing attempts and Kayshon Boutte’s receiving yards.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers answer fantasy managers’ questions, including what the panic level surrounding Jayden Daniels is and a possible trade including Drake London and Alvin Kamara.
The FFHH crew is joined by Denny Carter to unpack the best flex picks heading into Week 8, including Tyler Allgeier, Jaylin Noel and Josh Reynolds.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers take a look at Week 8 injuries, including Commanders’ Jayden Daniels ruled out, while teammates Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin practiced in full on Thursday.
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew discusses the Minnesota Vikings’ loss to the Chargers, including a rough game for QB Carson Wentz and concerns about the Vikings’ backfield performance.
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As the Buffalo Bills emerge from their annual bye, one specific trend favors them.
Prime Video debuted its NBA coverage on Friday night, one day after the league was rocked by a federal gambling indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.
Whatever “accident” Trevon Diggs had in his home last week, no one is saying.
The 49ers could open wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window as soon as next week, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.
The Broncos host the Cowboys on Sunday.
