Big Ten West action kicks off as Purdue heads to Kinnick Stadium to take on Iowa. Catch all of the action on Peacock.
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Mike Florio reacts to the Indianapolis Colts giving running back Jonathan Taylor a three-year extension and what that means for both sides moving forward.
Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 5’s top running back plays.
Big Ten on NBC, Peacock
A look at the storied history of the Little Brown Jug and how the Gophers plan to get it back to Minnesota in 2023.
Undefeated Michigan takes the nation’s best defense to Minneapolis Saturday on NBC and Peacock.
Texas-Oklahoma and Maryland-Ohio State highlight matchups of unbeaten teams this weekend.
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge preview Saturday’s matchup between Purdue and Iowa. The two reflect on the Hawkeyes’ strength in defense and Tory Taylor, and the Boilermakers’ offensive power.
Wisconsin overpowers Rutgers, 24-13, thanks to strong play from QB Tanner Mordecai and a big pick six by Ricardo Hallman to improve to 4-1 on the season and stay undefeated in Big Ten play.
Sit down with redshirt freshman LB Maverick Baranowski, who is leading Minnesota in tackles, and learn what drew him from his small hometown in Florida to competing for the Golden Gophers.
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge discuss how Minnesota can compete against a Michigan team that has “no weaknesses,” specifically by forcing turnovers and embracing their home-crowd atmosphere.
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Extended Highlights: Man United 2, Brentford 1
Relive Manchester United's thrilling comeback victory over Brentford, where super-sub Scott McTominay became an Old Trafford hero with two stoppage time goals to secure three points for the Red Devils.
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Premier League
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and Robbie Mustoe recap a thrilling Saturday in the Premier League, where Chelsea found their shooting boots against Burnley and Scott McTominay became a hero in Manchester against Brentford.
Clear-cut chances were few and far between as Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest battle to a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
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Rotoworld
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher break down which Chiefs receivers are potentially viable against the Chiefs and the expectations for Dallas Goedert and Calvin Ridley in Week 5.
Matthew Berry offers his guidelines on the art of trade negotiation in fantasy football before he, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers offer one candidate each to buy and one to sell.
Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers both pitch favorites covering their big spreads (per DraftKings Sportsbook) for Matthew Berry to pick between.
Justin Fields and D.J. Moore rewarded fantasy owners who stuck with them against on Thursday, but Matthew Berry is directing his attention to his disappointing Commanders.
SNF on NBC, Peacock
The Cowboys and 49ers meet up again in one of the best matchups so far this season. Can Dallas get revenge on on San Francisco for ending its season two straight years?
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons unpack Jerry Jones’ evaluation of the Cowboys-49ers rivalry ahead of their Week 5 SNF duel and discuss how the Eagles have to be something Dallas takes seriously.
Matthew Berry breaks down his Love/Hate players for Week 5 and reveals the 2023 edition of his Definitive Guide to Trading.
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons dissect Kyle Shanahan’s assessment of the Cowboys and weigh in on how Dallas’ defense will stack up against the 49ers’ offense.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick look ahead to the Cowboys and 49ers Week 5 clash on Sunday Night Football and more on the heels of an exciting Week 4 slate on Bet the Edge.
Mike Florio and Peter King preview the Cowboys-49ers Sunday Night Football clash, highlighting Dak Prescott’s huge opportunity and Brock Purdy’s outlook against a fearsome defense.
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons outline why it’s less valuable for the Cowboys to try to figure out what the 49ers have done in the past, than to try to figure out what Kyle Shanahan will spin up for Week 5.
Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide
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Raphielle Johnson looks at seven position battles fantasy managers should pay attention to during the preseason.
On new squads, see where Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday land in Rotoworld’s latest Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide PG Tiers.
NASCAR
Watch extended highlights from the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 at the Charlotte ROVAL, the final race of the Round of 12.
Parker Kligerman finishes short of advancing into the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8, but shares why he has “loved” the pressure of the playoffs and the team’s overall success on the year.
Despite finishing second in both stages of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte ROVAL, Daniel Hemric falls short of advancing to the Round of 8, giving “the best effort he could” at the end.
Sam Mayer celebrates an emphatic win after he ‘felt unbeatable’ in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte ROVAL, punching his ticket to the Round of 8.
NFL
The Giants reached down to the practice squad to shore up their ailing offensive line.
Cornerback Bradley Roby is set to make his Eagles debut on Sunday.
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams didn’t sound like there was any chance he’d miss Monday’s game against his former team, but the Raiders have stopped short of ruling him in for the matchup with the Packers.
Smith was fined $10,927 for unsportsmanlike conduct, but Simmons got off scot-free for his hit on Smith Monday night.
2023 Rugby World Cup on Peacock
The best of the best are in action in France through October 28th for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Relive the best moments from Ireland and Scotland’s matchup at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Watch the best moments from England and Samoa’s clash at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Watch the best moments from Wales and Georgia’s clash at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
MLB
The Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner started experiencing discomfort in early September, then had a setback that ended his 2023 season.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down who he thinks advances in the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, plus the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Joey Votto hops onto the Dan Patrick Show to cover a wide range of topics including his 2024 playing status with him declaring that he wants to play “at least one more year”, preferably with the Reds.
NBA
“I’m a good player. I can f****** play.”
“We were not a very well-rounded team last year.”
Harden also may not play in 76ers preseason opener
The Clippers are in Hawaii for training camp.
College Football
A high-flying offense and a questionable defense await Notre Dame in Louisville tonight, though some questions should be asked about the Cardinals’ offense, too.
Louisville’s offense lives and dies on explosive plays. How stringent has Notre Dame’s defense been in giving up big-play scores this year?
No. 25 Louisville lives and dies by the big play. Containing those will be the greatest key for No. 25 Notre Dame on Saturday night, and some of that will stem from the Irish offense getting off to a quick start.
Everything you need to know for Saturday’s Big Ten showdown on Peacock.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down who he thinks advances in the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, plus the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Vaughn Dalzell breaks down who he thinks will take the American League Division Series between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers, plus the Houston Astros vs the Minnesota Twins.
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Golf
Matthew Fitzpatrick carries a one-shot lead into the third round.
Check out the best shots and moments from Round 3 of The Ascendant at the Old American Golf Club in The Colony, Texas, part of the LPGA Tour.
Ben Griffin, a vegan, has a little extra motivation to capture this week’s Sanderson Farms Championship
Ben Griffin joined a crowded pack of contenders in the Sanderson Farms Championship and then moved past them Friday afternoon.
A week before she plays on the PGA Tour, Thompson moved to T-3 at The Ascendant LPGA.
Watch the best shots and moments from Round 2 of the PGA Tour’s Sanderson Farms Championship, held at Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi.
Brother From Another
Natalie and Zena discuss the Chicago Bears returning to the win column after beating the Commanders on Thursday Night Football, giving credit to Justin Fields’ connection with DJ Moore and remembering Dick Butkus.
Despite a lot of external noise regarding the state of the team, Natalie and Zena discuss why you ‘shouldn’t sleep on’ the Golden State Warriors and the team’s chemistry being ‘all-in’ on the addition of Chris Paul.
Natalie and Zena are joined by Lauren Dreher of The Committee Sports Group to preview the WNBA Finals, debating what makes a ‘super team’ in the league, potential x-factors to watch for and more.
Natalie and Zena react to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, sharing why she is ‘courageous’ in going up against her team and possible implications ahead of the WNBA finals.
Local coverage
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be nothing short of thrilling, but you don’t have to attend in person to catch the action live.
The Patriots and Red Sox could learn a thing or two from their neighbors on Causeway Street.
In two years, there will be a new team calling the Chase Center home.
Reuben Frank shares his biggest takeaways from the Eagles’ Week 4 victory over the Commanders.
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MotoAmerica will have three triple-header races in 2024 at Barber and COTA.
It looks like Lions receiver Jameson Williams will make his season debut on Sunday against the Panthers.
There continues to be a disconnect between the NFL’s on-field officials and the NFL’s disciplinary procedures for on-field infractions.
The relationship between the Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor went sideways after owner Jim Irsay decided to speak out on the effort of all running backs to get more.
Packers running back Aaron Jones and cornerback Jaire Alexander are both questionable for Monday night’s game against the Raiders.