Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry debate the impact of a 24-team College Football Playoff, and the future of conference championship games.
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Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry “Imagine That,” debating whether Kyle Whittingham could be one-and-done at Michigan, and Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU could end with five losses.
Jason Brown is back at Saatva Skate America, where he made his senior Grand Prix debut in 2013.
Ian Jackson and Keyshawn Hall scored 17 points apiece to lead No. 13 St. John’s to a 90-59 dominant win over Colgate.
Ilia Malinin competes for the first time this season at Saatva Skate America, live on NBC Sports and Peacock.
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The NFL trade deadline shook up the fantasy landscape with several last-minute moves. Kirk Cousins going to Minnesota and Josh Downs joining the Chiefs were two of the biggest trades that went down on Tuesday.
Mike Florio and Devin McCourty discuss Kirk Cousins’ career and break down the trade that resulted in the Las Vegas Raiders trading the quarterback to the Minnesota Vikings.
Mike Florio and Devin McCourty look at the Colts not trading Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones, explaining why Indianapolis is handling things in a “dysfunctional” way.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joins Chris Simms Unbuttoned to talk his major car accident and recovery in the offseason, which coaches he models his playcalling after and more.
Dan Patrick recaps the NFL trade deadline, including why the Kirk Cousins trade is a “great move” for both teams, how the Jaguars pulled off several blockbusters, and why Josh Downs is a smart pickup for the Chiefs.
Mike Florio and Devin McCourty react to the Bills acquiring Amani Hooker from the Titans, explaining what the trade means for Buffalo’s secondary.
NFL reporter Albert Breer joins Dan Patrick ahead of the NFL trade deadline, where he reviews the latest rumors swirling around the league before looking at Las Vegas’ quarterback situation and the Jaguars’ moves.
NFL
The ESPN announcement of the viewership for a given Monday night game always requires a careful look for any information about the viewership of the multiple weekly alt casts on the Disney-owned networks.
Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie has missed three games this season and was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice with a back injury, but the outlook for his ability to play Sunday against the Cardinals is good.
As NFL games go, the 4:25 p.m.
More than 24 hours after the NFL trade deadline, the trade of Henley from the Charges to the Broncos was canceled.
NBA
The Warriors played most of the game without Stephen Curry after the superstar left in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and didn’t return.
Eric Samulski breaks down Markkanen’s injury and what it means for the Utah Jazz going forward
Keyonte George is one of four Jazz starters who has missed time recently.
Brown ran into early foul trouble and scored only 13 points in his first game against Boston since being traded over the summer to the Sixers.
MLB
Young, who turned 27 in late July, set a career high with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs this year while batting .252.
When first baseman Jake Bauers gave Murphy the ball from the last out of the World Series, the manager used a profanity while referring to the Yankees.
Skubal heads a relatively weak free-agent class that also includes Freddy Peralta, Michael King, Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena.
General manager Carter Hawkins said the 27-year-old right-hander was operated on Monday in New York because of a stress fracture in his neck.
Premier League
Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick is out as their manager, as they release a heartfelt statement following his sacking.
With Manchester United expected to make a change of manager in the coming days, all signs point to Pochettino.
25 percent of the 2026-27 Premier League season is in the books, so now we can properly take stock of all 20 teams.
Would Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha thrive under Mauricio Pochettino? Could the former USMNT, PSG, and Chelsea boss look to Tyler Adams, Nuno Mendes, or Malo Gusto?
College Football News & Analysis
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry play “Imagine That,” debating whether Kyle Whittingham could be one-and-done at Michigan and whether Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU could end with five losses.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry look into the Miami’s outlook coming off a loss against Notre Dame and now playing without star receiver Malachi Toney. Can running back Nate Sheppard lead Duke to the upset victory?
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry react to the “course correction” from the second set of College Football Playoff rankings before revealing this week’s CFP tiers.
Rushing the Field co-hosts Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Texas’ road matchup against LSU, explaining why they expect the Longhorns to cover and extend their three-game winning streak in Baton Rouge.
The Shipping Container explain why, even though it was a lose-and-you’re-out of the CFP game for Notre Dame, the situation isn’t the same for Miami and they could “afford to lose in South Bend.”
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the keys for No. 18 USC and No. 9 Indiana in a matchup that could have major CFP implications.
We lived in the four-team College Football Playoff era for a decade. Then, the 12-team era … for a minute. Starting next year, we’ll move into uncharted waters with 24.
WNBA
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J.P. Estrella scores 18 points while Elliot Cadeau added 17 points, including 13 in the second half to lead the Wolverines to a big victory over Marquette.
Watch Big 12 men’s basketball highlights from No. 16 Texas Tech’s impressive win at home against No. 3 Illinois.
Nikola Kusturica joins the College Countdown crew following UCLA’s victory to discuss finding different ways to impact the game, adjusting to the physicality of U.S. basketball and his appreciation for his teammates.
Jac Collinsworth, Jordan Cornette and Dalen Cuff break down No. 9 UCLA’s 106-37 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, highlighting the Bruins’ outstanding defense and early maturity on display in the record-setting victory.
The Red Storm (3-0) shot 48.4% and went 12 of 30 from 3-point range in their second game at Carnesecca Arena on campus in Queens and earned their third straight double-digit victory.
Michigan State led from start to finish, holding off a late push from Duke to earn its most impressive win of the young season.
Rick Pitino tells Matt McCall how he keeps the fire as a veteran head coach and the lessons he’s learned over his winding, legendary career.
Motor Sports
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized Wednesday following a practice-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway, according to his racing team.
Enzo Temmerman will join Dilan Schwartz, Lux Turner, and Parker Ross six-rider 250 roster.
Busch’s widow, Samantha, was on hand to accept the posthumous trophy at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
“Finally found the problem and solved it,” Lucas Coenen posted on social media.
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Track the injuries to know around the NFL, all in one place.
With Malik Willis on IR for the next four weeks with a groin injury, Kyle Dvorchak discusses how fantasy managers should approach use of Dolphins offensive players.
Kyle Dvorchak believes the San Francisco 49ers will largely rely on new addition Keenan Allen in the passing game until Mike Evans can return from injury. What does that mean for his fantasy outlook?
Kyle Dvorchak evaluates what Josh Downs’ move to the Chiefs means for his rest-of-season fantasy value, where he solidifies Patrick Mahomes’ top-12 status and knocks Rashee Rice’s value down.
Following Kirk Cousins’ trade to the Vikings, the veteran instantly boosts fantasy values for Minnesota’s key pieces, while Fernando Mendoza remains out of the fantasy streaming conversation beyond his Superflex appeal.
Noah Rubin explains how injuries to Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs have opened the door for Anthony Black to step into a bigger role. Fantasy owners should take note of Black’s recent production.
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Golf
Reed secured his return to the PGA Tour by being among the top 10 in the Race to Dubai who didn’t already have tour cards.
DeChambeau is searching for a new home after the demise of LIV Golf, which on Tuesday in New Jersey filed a joint Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan.
DeChambeau expressed no regrets about joining LIV Golf but offered few clues about what comes next after the league’s collapse.
Rahm shot 5-under 67 and was 23-under par for the week at Yas Links, two strokes clear of Hatton (68) and four ahead of McIlroy (69) in the first of the two season-ending playoff tournaments in the United Arab Emirates.
Ben James posted another sub-65 round to grab the 36-hole lead by one shot at El Cardonal.
Officials ruled that McIlroy improved his lie on a hole where he made double-bogey to spoil his card and was handed a two-shot penalty after his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
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The Tigers won on a 34-yard field goal as time expired.
Tonga has pulled off a stunner at the Rugby League World Cup by beating England 30-12. It was another shock result against a Pacific island nation for the English, who were beaten by Samoa in the semifinals on home soil in 2022.
Because millions care intensely about NFL football, they have similarly strong feelings about the voices that narrate the action on TV.
England’s unprecedented 41-game unbeaten run has been broken by Canada 24-21 in Toronto and witnessed by the biggest crowd in North American women’s rugby.
Chase Briscoe’s back-to-back wins have put him in the mix for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell are also contenders, but Kyle Larson remains the front-runner.