Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba becoming the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, analyzing why the Seattle Seahawks decided to extend the star playmaker.
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms dive into George Pickens’ contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys and question how the team moves forward after Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s historic deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Mikaela Shiffrin became the first woman to win nine slaloms in one World Cup season.
After sending six players to the NFL Combine, the rest of Notre Dame’s 15 draft prospects will take the turf in South Bend for their Pro Day.
Detroit moves up with wins despite Cade Cunningham remaining out. The Celtics and Lakers are fourth and fifth.
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Offensive lineman Foster Sarell failed to make the Commanders during training camp last summer, but he’ll take another shot at it in 2026.
The Falcons are adding another quarterback to their roster.
The Andy Dalton trade has now become official.
The player most immediately impacted by the new Jaxon Smith-Njigba contract is Cowboys receiver George Pickens, who has seen the bar for his next deal move to at least $42.15 million per year — even though he’s boxed in by the $27.298 million franchise tag.
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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game Preview
Drew Dinsick and Vaugh Dalzell dive into the best bets for the upcoming NBA matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns.
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview
Premier League
Leon Osman catches up with Everton manager David Moyes to take a trip down memory lane with his former gaffer.
The Generation xG crew takes a closer look at what went wrong for Spurs in a critical loss to Nottingham Forest at home in Matchweek 31.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are still in disbelief after watching Spurs drop the ball against Nottingham Forest in a must-win match in Matchweek 31.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Arsenal in the League Cup final at Wembley this past weekend.
March Madness 2026
Just because there’s a No. 11 next to the Texas Longhorns does not mean we are talking about some plucky underdog making the Sweet 16.
Still figuring out who you want to pick as your champion? Our experts can give you some inspiration.
The Second Round of the women’s March Madness tournament is happening now. Check out the full schedule here.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher discuss the best ways to go about betting the Most Outstanding Player in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell analyze the NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket, describing why No. 4 seed Oklahoma could upset No. 1 South Carolina in the Sweet 16 if Aaliyah Chavez and Raegan Beers get hot.
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Motor Sports
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate whether the AMA has been consistent enough with enforcing rules, comparing Haiden Deegan being penalized at Birmingham with Jo Shimoda being let off the hook at Arlington.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto recap a compelling 450 main event from Birmingham, including how Hunter Lawrence has every facet of the races “dialed” and how others fared.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto unpack Haiden Deegan’s comments after a penalty for cutting the track nixed his win in Round 10 and the inconsistencies this season around penalties.
Rotoworld
Garland is leveling up for the fantasy basketball playoffs.
Eric Samulski discusses 29 players he loves drafting late in fantasy baseball drafts
Daniss Jenkins has stepped up in a big way with Cade Cunningham sidelined, and he can help fantasy managers win their semifinal matchups.
While Monday, Wednesday and Friday are busy game days, Tuesday and Thursday are days when streaming value can be found during Week 22.
Eric Samulski breaks down a group of intriguing hitters who are entering their peak years.
Nathan Eovaldi, Chandler Simpson, and Kevin McGonigle make gains in the newly updated rankings.
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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game Preview
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Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks Game Preview
San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat Game Preview
Golf
Scheffler will miss the one of the last tournaments before the Masters in April.
Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Watch highlights of the final round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under 69 to get to 9-under 133.
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Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the Cornhuskers past rival Iowa in the Sweet 16, any election might be a landslide.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad Underwood hoped his team would “just let it rip.” They got what they wanted in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
The USMNT’s 2026 schedule is focused on the World Cup, but Mauricio Pochettino has a few big tests ahead of leading the Stars and Stripes to a World Cup on home soil.
Mauricio Pochettino learned his first ever World Cup group opponents as a coach on Friday when the World Cup draw takes center stage in Washington, D.C. and he will be very happy with it.
Let’s take a look at how the USMNT have fared in the last 95+ years before Mauricio Pochettino leads the United States into the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
