Nicole Auerbach evaluates top CFP contenders after conference championship weekend and projects the 12-team field. She debates SMU vs. Alabama for the controversial final at-large spot ... and gives the nod to the Mustangs.
No. 3 Penn State hung around, but Oregon showed why it’s the No. 1 team in the country by withstanding a late rally to win the Big Ten Championship Game in the Ducks’ inaugural season in the conference.
Rebecca Lowe, Gary Neville, and Tim Howard analyze Nottingham Forest’s win over Manchester United, Crystal Palace’s draw with Manchester City, Brentford’s impressive victory over Newcastle, and more.
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Highlights: Hero World Challenge, Round 3
Watch the best shots and moments from the third round of the Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour from Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.
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NFL WEEK 14
Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison preview the Week 14 matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs, including whether this will be the game where Kansas City’s luck will finally run out.
Joe Burrow, Alvin Kamara, Malik Nabers, DK Metcalf headline the Love/Hate players for Week 14.
Chris Simms predicts the Chargers will breach the Chiefs’ vulnerable defense and come out on top on Sunday Night Football, but Mike Florio thinks Kansas City can avoid the upset.
Ranking and evaluating all of fantasy football’s top Week 14 plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Pro Football Focus take a closer look at the players to watch in the Chargers-Chiefs Week 14 matchup, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Justin Herbert, Derwin James and more.
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Ja’Marr Chase, and Brock Bowers lead the way in positional rankings for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms debate if it is more likely that Josh Allen’s best play this weekend comes via his arm or legs, the Chargers and Chiefs combine for under 38 points or over 48 points on Sunday night and more.
NFL
Wide receiver George Pickens was a late addition to the Steelers injury report this week.
The Chiefs are expected to start recent acquisition D.J.
Running back Bucky Irving has become a key piece of the Buccaneers offense during his rookie season and he’s set to continue having an impact on their efforts on Sunday.
Running back Kenneth Walker won’t be part of the Seahawks’ effort to move closer to an NFC West title on Sunday.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
New Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes his side can use fresher legs and better vibes to make it two wins in a row when Brighton and Hove Albion visit the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Red-hot Arsenal meet equally-impressive Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday in a London derby that will affect both teams’ top four hopes (9am ET).
Ipswich Town have found goals and wins elusive this season, and now host a red-hot Bournemouth team with plenty of both under their belts this Premier League season (9am ET Sunday).
Rotoworld
How does Willy Adames help the Giants and fantasy managers?
Braelon Allen and Isaac Guerendo are pushing for RB1 rankings while the Chargers are in a tough spot for Week 14 of the fantasy football season.
Small tweaks for a large human made a huge difference.
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew recap the Green Bay Packers’ Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions, including Jayden Reed’s goose egg and Tucker Kraft’s performance.
On the Rise: JuJu Watkins
Check out all available episodes of the documentary series on the USC star.
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” USC’s new star adjusts to the intense weightlifting routine in college, putting on display her work ethic and the high standard that makes her “built different.”
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” WNBA legend Candace Parker and JuJu’s family help ease the sting of a championship game loss by surprising the 2022-23 Gatorade Player of the Year with the trophy.
Episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” premieres today at 3:30 PM ET on NBC.
In episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” follow Watkins’ travels to the Hoophall Classic where she explains her pregame routine before battling through an ankle injury in Sierra Canyon’s win.
In episode one of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” go behind the scenes in Watkins’ journey to the University of South Carolina where she met Dawn Staley, before ultimately choosing to attend USC.
In episode two of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” watch as JuJu celebrates Senior Night at Sierra Canyon by scoring 60 points to break her single-game scoring record.
College Football
Marshall has double-digit wins for the first time since the 2015 campaign.
A rash of injuries and problems at quarterback ruined a season that culminated with a 52-0 loss at Colorado.
The Sun Devils, with their 34-year-old head coach Kenny Dillingham, will be the only Big 12 team in the expanded playoff field after being the preseason pick to finish at the bottom of their new 16-team league.
Besides the issue of fans, there have been suggestions that some conferences might be better off not playing a title game as it relates to playoff hopes.
Motor Sports
Devin Simonson asked for the ClubMX ride before the Ironman Nationals and then went out and scored his season-best finish.
Currently 312 million people speak French as either a first or second language.
RFK Racing, Trackhouse Racing and 23XI Racing have had similar results since 2022.
Relive the worst and most memorable crashes from the 2024 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series seasons.
Golf
Thomas shot 66 to Scheffler’s 69 on Saturday, to grab the lead entering the final round in the Bahamas.
Final-round tee times and pairings for the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Watch the best shots and moments from the third round of the Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour from Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.
Aldrich Potgieter will enter the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge with a three-shot lead.
Second stage of PGA Tour Q-School is complete, as four sites wrapped up on Friday, following the first site, which ended last month.
Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64.
MLB
O’Neill can opt out of the deal after 2025.
Adames hit .251 with a .794 OPS in his final season with the Brewers.
The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club after finalizing a three-year, $67 million contract.
Reports are saying Holmes can earn $13 million for each of the first two seasons and $12 million for 2027.
NBA
Morant scored 32 and nearly had a triple-double as Memphis beat Boston, but all anyone is going to talk about is this dunk.
Wagner had stepped up his scoring and led the offense with Banchero out, this is a devastating blow for Orlando.
Collins is going to be paying a healthy fine to the league for this gesture.
It didn’t get the Warriors a win against the hot Timberwolves, but Golden State is sticking with it for a while.
Betting
The Bengals look to shake off the rust against the Dallas Cowboys. Check out the latest
In Week 14, the Chicago Bears travel to San Fransisco to take on the 49ers. Check out the latest odds and player news.
It’s a homecoming for Kirk Cousins as he takes on his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Check out the latest odds and best bets for this game.
The Warriors and Timberwolves link on an ESPN Friday night double-header.
College Basketball
Gayle drove to the hoop and was credited with a basket on a close goaltending call to give Michigan the two-point margin.
Loyola Chicago and South Florida battled back and forth before Des Watson put the Ramblers ahead late in the game to help secure the win.
Isaacs was averaging 16.4 points per game and was coming off his best performance of the season in the Bluejays’ 76-63 win over top-ranked Kansas.
Loyola Chicago’s Miles Rubin rejects a would-be South Florida dunk and Des Watson throws it up to Kymany Houinsou for the powerful finish on the other end.
Latest
A huge match for both Julen Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil as two struggling teams desperate for a win meet in east London.
A massive London derby promises plenty of goals and drama.
The Chiefs signed D.J.
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and running back Alexander Mattison are both listed as questionable with ankle injuries today against the Buccaneers.
The LA Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs tonight in Sunday Night Football’s first divisional showdown of the season. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock,