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The Boston Celtics look to build on their Game 1 win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Watch on Peacock and NBCSN.
Mike Florio delves into the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL regular-season debut with no first-team reps, replacing Dillon Gabriel in Week 11 of his rookie season.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua showed up for the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program on Monday.
The Cowboys were prepared to have Brandon Aubrey play on the second-round tender of $5.76 million for 2026.
The Patriots have fullback Jack Westover back on their roster.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Could the Magic upset the Pistons as an eight seed? NBA Showtime breaks down the likelihood following their Game 1 upset, and how Detroit can counter Orlando’s energy in Game 2.
The Atlanta Hawks erased a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden and even the first-round series.
NBA Showtime unpacks why it’s in the New York Knicks’ best interest to continue to utilize Karl-Anthony Towns and how he is “hard to scout” in the postseason.
NBA Showtime assesses LeBron James’ leadership as the Lakers continue to navigate around injuries to their stars and how he has empowered his teammates early against the Rockets.
NBA Showtime reacts to Jaden McDaniels’ comments on the Denver Nuggets defense, or lack thereof, and the importance to back up the spoken confidence in Game 3.
Get an inside look at Deni Avdija’s growth with the Trail Blazers, a “defining story” of Portland’s return to the postseason after dropping 41 points in the Play-In.
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Rainiel Rodriguez, JoJo Parker and Braden Montgomery headline 15 fantasy baseball dynasty prospects on the rise.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Game Preview
Adley Rutschman hasn’t played since April 10 because of left ankle inflammation. He hit .294 with six doubles in his first 10 games of the season.
Premier League
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Manchester City and Arsenal are on pace for the same amount of points, and the Premier League could see tiebreakers needed to decide its 2025-26 title winner.
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Ken Roczen’s approach is working, and he refuses to change it in 2026.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss Eli Tomac and reflect on knowing when to retire from Supercross, including injuries, timing, and the challenges of stepping away at the right moment.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down the matchup between Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen, discussing execution, mentality, and who has the edge in the upcoming races.
Ricky Carmichael reflects on the early days of his career, including his success at the World Mini Grand Prix and how amateur nationals helped shape his career.
Rotoworld
It’s a good time to take a chance on the Mets’ former ace and the Yankees’ rehabbing shortstop.
A look back at some of the players whose placement in our 2025-26 preseason Top-200 rankings missed the mark.
Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson are vying for the WR1 crown as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Meanwhile, North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance looks like one of the best sleepers in the class.
Every team in the NL Central has a winning record as the end of April approaches.
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Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Sam Antonacci, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Bryan Baker are among the 12 newcomers in this week’s update.
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Golf
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Hannah Green also won the event in 2023 and 2024 at Wilshire Country Club.
Collin Morikawa discusses playing through a nagging back injury at the RBC Heritage, making the week a ‘grind’ but ultimately something he can hang his hat on with a T-4 finish.
Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on winning the 2026 RBC Heritage at a course that’s extremely special to him in Hilton Head, explaining that ‘words don’t do it justice’ when describing his feelings.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Scottie Scheffler reflects on the impact Gary Woodland has had on him as a golfer and praises his performance so far at the RBC Heritage, where he finished Round 3 tied for 6th place at 12-under.
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All-SEC forward Thomas Haugh is staying at Florida for his senior season, joining close friend and fellow big man Alex Condon in trying to bring another national championship to Gainesville.
Colts General Manager Chris Ballard would like to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson, but he hasn’t found a partner yet.
Churchill Downs Incorporated said it has entered into an agreement to acquire the intellectual property for the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan-Stakes from 1/ST Racing’s Maryland department for $85 million, subject to customary closing conditions.
Nothing came easily for the Eastern Conference’s top seed against the Ottawa Senators in a 3-2 double-overtime win that secured a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
The Edmonton Oilers got a boost in the opener of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks when Leon Draisaitl returned to the lineup.
