Ranking all 30 MLB teams leading into the start of the 2026 season.
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Flacco: Teams ‘dumb’ for not signing me as starter
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Joe Flacco’s comments on not being a starter in the NFL, questioning where the 41-year old quarterback could have found a starting job.
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NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh visit Citi Field to face four-time All-Star Juan Soto and New York.
An appreciation for Shohei Ohtani’s run-scoring prowess.
Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann examine whether expansion is good for the NBA by breaking down the basketball and economic impacts.
Now that we have two full rounds under our belts, let’s assess how each remaining team looks.
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Chris Simms and Mike Florio react to a recent video of Patrick Mahomes throwing in the offseason, questioning when the star quarterback could return for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Opinions about former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson have run the gamut from those who have called him the best quarterback in this year’s draft class to those who question whether he’s worthy of being a first-round pick.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the schedule announcements for the Seahawks, 49ers and Rams, breaking down international games and more.
Seahawks General Manager John Schneider said on Wednesday that he felt the team was “blessed” when wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba fell to them with the 20th overall pick in 2023 and the feeling hasn’t changed over the three years.
2026 MLB Opening Day on NBC, Peacock
NBA
Natalie Esquire chats with Gillian Zucker, president of business operations for the Clippers, at the PlayMakeHer brunch, for an inside look into her role and journey with Los Angeles.
It’s rare to have this many high draft picks still playing in the NCAA Tournament.
Grant Liffmann joins Chris Mannix to discuss the potential changes the NBA could make to help disincentivize tanking.
Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann share their stance on the NBA’s 65-game rule for award eligibility after calls from the NBPA to abolish the rule and Adam Silver doubling down on its effect.
Premier League
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of the greatest individual careers in Premier League history.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total PL appearances to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Leon Osman catches up with Everton manager David Moyes to take a trip down memory lane with his former gaffer.
March Madness 2026
Each team left has at least two games under their belt to show us how they perform on the NCAA Tournament stage.
Now that we have two full rounds under our belts, let’s assess how each remaining team looks.
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum chats with John Fanta about his team’s run in the NCAA Tournament, the next matchup against Nebraska and the music he listens to while breaking down film.
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.
The Sweet 16 will have a definite SEC feel with six teams advancing from that conference to the second weekend of March Madness.
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.
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Motor Sports
Eli Tomac won four of five rounds in Detroit from 2015 through 2022. He needs another this week to stall Hunter Lawrence’s momentum.
Pierce Brown entered the Birmingham Supercross race two points out of the championship lead.
Dylan Ferrandis said on Race Day Live at Birmingham that he would test again this week, and he is ready to return to action.
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Rotoworld
The Rotoworld staff makes their predictions for the 2026 MLB season.
A look at the 26 best fantasy baseball prospects who can help rosters during the 2026 MLB season.
While the Bucks reportedly want to shut down their star forward, neither he nor the NBPA is on board with that idea.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze the reports of Alabama’s Ty Simpson being evaluated as a first round pick ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing if he has what it takes to be a starter in the pros.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack Travis Kelce re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, detailing if the veteran can remain a top tight end option for fantasy football in 2026.
Garland is leveling up for the fantasy basketball playoffs.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite World Series and future picks ahead of Opening Day.
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game Preview
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview
Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks Game Preview
Golf
Tiger Woods returned to some form of competition in the TGL final. He couldn’t do anything about Los Angeles making three straight eagles to close out Match 2 and win the best-of-3 series to capture the SoFi Cup.
Scheffler will miss the one of the last tournaments before the Masters in April.
Tiger Woods will make his first TGL appearance in Jupiter Links’ final against Los Angeles.
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.
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NFLRA fires back in P.R. battle with NFL.
Najee Harris visited the Seahawks on Wednesday and the running back has another visit lined up with a prospective employer for the 2026 season.
Free agent cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is visiting the Commanders on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports.
The Browns and Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language in his contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 West Region Betting Preview
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