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Johnson Wagner joins Golf Central to share his thoughts on John Rahm officially joining LIV Golf and what it means for the stability of the PGA Tour moving forward.
Paul Burmeister, Tim Howard, and Danny Higginbotham recap an upset-filled day in the Premier League where West Ham sunk Tottenham and Everton dismantled Newcastle.

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  • NE Tight End #85
    The two-TD performance was Henry’s first in nearly two years, on Dec. 18, 2021. All of his production came before halftime as Bailey Zappe imploded after the break. For score No. 1, Henry and Zappe split the safeties for a nice touch pass. For No. 2, Henry caught a frozen rope after an excellent Zappe pump fake. A nice night. Also one that has zero chance of repeating for Week 15 against the Chiefs.
  • NE Running Back #15
    Coming off his first 20-touch effort of the season and making a short-week spot start in place of Rhamondre Stevenson, Elliott got home for RB2 desperados when he capped the game’s opening drive with an 11-yard receiving score. Beyond that it was a lot of brick-walling in a dull, ugly game, but Zeke understood the PPR assignment. With Stevenson unlikely to be ready for Week 15 against the Chiefs, Elliott will be more of a FLEX than RB2 vs. KC’s tough defense in a week where all 32 teams will be active.
  • SEA Running Back #9
    As did Zach Charbonnet (knee). It tentatively puts both on track to suit up against the 49ers, but the Seahawks are not a normal team when it comes to the injury report. We frankly don’t know what half the stuff they do means. Both Walker and Charbonnet would need one or the other to sit to have any real shot at RB2 value vs. the fearsome Niners. Were both to play, they would check into the RB28-36 range.
  • PIT Running Back #22
    It seems like Harris would be good for his usual role on normal rest, but the short week could make him the short end of the Steelers’ backfield committee. We prefer Jaylen Warren on the RB2/3 borderline, with Harris checking in as a touchdown-dependent FLEX. Inactive for the Steelers are QB Kenny Pickett, RB Anthony McFarland, CB James Pierre, LB Markus Golden, OT Dylan Cook and DE DeMarvin Leal.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) is active, but Parker’s absence after his nine-target Week 13 leaves the Patriots’ receiver corps dangerously thin for the short-week showdown. The only wideouts joining JuJu are Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Reagor and Malik Cunningham. That’s not a serious group. This is not a serious team. Parker will presumably be ready to return on two weeks rest in Week 15 against the Chiefs, though the Pats could just shut him down as the tank rolls on. Joining Parker on the shelf are RB JaMycal Hasty, OT Vederian Lowe, WR Demario Douglas, WR Kayshon Boutte, RB Rhamondre Stevenson and CB Shaun Wade.
  • GB Running Back #28
    Dillon dealt with the same groin injury last week but still managed to fight through it to total 73 rushing yards on 18 carries. With Aaron Jones (knee) also practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday, it’s possible Dillon will see more of a split in Week 14 if Jones is able to go. In the event Jones sits, Dillon would once again be on the fantasy radar as a volume-based RB2 against the Giants.
  • GB Wide Receiver #11
    Reed played through the same chest injury last week, so we wouldn’t be too concerned about his limited participation to open the week. With an extra day of rest before Monday’s game against the Giants, Reed should be good to go for Week 14, barring any setbacks and would be on the WR3 radar if Christian Watson (hamstring) is unable to go.
  • CIN Running Back #30
    Brown put himself on the fantasy radar in Week 13 against the Jaguars when he turned nine rush attempts into 61 yards. The rookie saw the most work of any Bengals running back not named Joe Mixon last week and should be treated as the handcuff to Joe Mixon for the playoff stretch. As long as Mixon is healthy, Brown can’t be trusted in weekly lineups, but he’d be a decent volume play if Mixon were to ever miss any time.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #5
    Palmer has been limited in back-to-back practices to open the week as the team looks to ease him back from injured reserve. With his 21-day window for return now opened, it’s possible Palmer will suit up as early as this week when the Chargers take on the Broncos, but we’ll know more about his Week 14 outlook when the team releases their player statuses on Friday. Palmer would have some WR3 upside if he’s able to go.
  • CIN Wide Receiver #83
    Boyd wasn’t on Wednesday’s injury report, so this is something new he’s dealing with. The veteran slot receiver has been a non-factor over the last three weeks, totaling 11 receptions for 82 scoreless yards, and has only surpassed 60 yards once this season. If Boyd is unable to go, rookie Charlie Jones could be next in line to fill his role in the slot. Neither Jones nor Boyd would carry much fantasy relevance in Week 14.

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Format, money were factors in Rahm joining LIV
Rex Hoggard joins Golf Central to share his thoughts on Jon Rahm officially joining LIV Golf and offer details on what Rahm said pushed him to make the change as well as the impact on the golf world.

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Premier League

Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou explains what went wrong for his side against West Ham United in Matchweek 15.
James Ward-Prowse speaks to the media following West Ham United’s 2-1 comeback win over Spurs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

NFL

Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky picked up 45 passing yards on the final two plays of Thursday night’s game, but time ran out before they could try to tie or beat the Patriots.
When the Browns’ injured starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, was spotted in a suite during Sunday’s game, many fans questioned why he wasn’t on the sideline with his teammates.
The last few weeks have featured plenty of speculation about Belichick’s future, but he’s still the head coach of the Patriots for the time being and Thursday night showed that he can still put together a winning game plan.
With just over five minutes to play on Thursday night, the Steelers faced fourth and three from their own 38, after gaining 18 yards while trailing by three points.
2023 Heisman Finalists
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Heisman Trophy race, including finalitsts, betting favorites, voting process, history and more.
The 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists were announced Monday night, and none of the four are surprises.
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge preview the Michigan State-Ohio State matchup and discuss how star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. can continue to improve his chances of winning the Heisman Trophy.
The Big Ten College Countdown crew discusses Heisman frontrunners, including Oregon QB Bo Nix and how he compares to LSU QB Jayden Daniels and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard go over the list of Heisman Trophy finalists and who should be the front runners to win the coveted award.
Connor Rogers breaks down the tape of Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and explains why the second-generation pass-catcher will be a top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jayden Daniels received 35 of the 51 first-place votes and 130 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters.

Rotoworld

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Shelly Verougstraete analyzes deals made after the curtain fell on the MLB Winter Meetings.
The Rotoworld Football Show assesses the gap between Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. in fantasy as well as the Rams being ‘all-in’ on the rushing attack, which leads to concerns with Cooper Kupp ahead of Week 14.
The Rotoworld Football Show discuss David Montgomery’s resurgence and Justin Fields’ potential ahead of an NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.

NBA

LaVine is out injured until around mid-January, when trade talk should really heat up.
Three people died in a shooting on the Las Vegas college campus on Wednesday.

College Football

The College Football Transfer Portal is underway. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Quickly after Jonathan Smith left, Oregon State promoted defensive coordinator Trent Bray to head coach.
Running back Jason Brown (Seattle, Washington/ O’Dea High School), the Arizona State University commit, was officially honored as a 2024 All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the sixth week of the Road to the Dome digital series.
Offensive lineman Isendre Ahfua (Seattle, Washington/ O’Dea High School), the Texas A&M commit, was officially honored as a 2024 All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the sixth week of the Road to the Dome digital series.

College Basketball

Bronny James returned to full-contact basketball practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest in July.
Caitlin Clark scored 35 points and moved past 3,000 overall, but it was her passing that helped fourth-ranked Iowa pull away from rival Iowa State and secure a 67-58 victory Wednesday night.
President Charlie Baker said he’s trying to make the NCAA more proactive than reactive.
UNLV’s basketball game at Dayton was canceled because of a mass shooting earlier in the day at the Las Vegas school.

MLB

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Blake Snell highlight this year’s class of free agents.
Matthew Pouliot offers rankings and writeups of MLB’s top 111 free agents, from Shohei to Shelby.
The Houston Astros and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini finalized their $12 million, two-year contract Thursday.
MLB insider Jon Morosi joins Dan Patrick to discuss what he’s hearing about Shohei Ohtani’s free agency timeline and his top remaining suitors, fallout from Juan Soto’s trade to the Yankees and more.

Motor Sports

Out of 9,300 laps run in the 2023 season, here are five laps that stand out.
Eli Tomac on Jett Lawrence: “Everyone knows about the perfect season, so I’m excited to get out there with him on the track.”
Anthony Alfredo spent the 2022 season with Our Motorsports
Liberty University has been a primary partner of William Byron since 2014.

Betting

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick are both backing underdogs on the moneyline in Week 14, with Jay taking the Jets while getting ‘enough’ from Zach Wilson and Drew riding with the Bills against the Chiefs on Bet the Edge.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick explain why the Seattle Seahawks are a solid bet at +10.5 on the road against the San Francisco 49ers despite a talent difference between the two teams.
The Thursday Night Football matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots should be ugly, and Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick are accordingly taking the under (set at 30 by DraftKings Sportsbook).

Golf

Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss Jon Rahm’s decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
Rory McIlroy believes that Jon Rahm, despite his jump to LIV Golf, should be able to play the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Jon Rahm held a press conference with select media to discuss why he signed with LIV Golf.
Dan Patrick thinks that, unless the PGA and LIV Tour finally merge in the near future, Jon Rahm could quickly be forgotten after cashing in on his reported $600 million switch.
Matt Adams shares ideas for holiday gifts for a golfer from the PGA Tour Superstore.
Rex Hoggard joins Golf Today to share his thoughts on the Jon Rahm news and explain how the Public Investment Fund could use a deal with Jon Rahm to lure the PGA Tour back to the table to make a deal.

Brother From Another

Michael Holley and Mike Hill critique Jayson Tatum’s top 7 NBA players of all-time list and explain why greats like Tim Duncan and Wilt Chamberlain are hard to leave out of the conversation.
Mike Hill and Michael Holley break down David Carr’s recent comments about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and explain why Carr’s take is “insensitive” and “lazy.”
Mike Jones joins Brother From Another to explain why the New England Patriots are struggling so mightily on offense and why Bill Belichick’s future as a head coach is uncertain.
Mike Jones joins Brother From Another to discuss officiating in the NFL and how the league can use technology to create less controversy in terms of in-game calls.

Local coverage

Could the Patriots wind up with two first-round picks in next year’s draft?
The 49ers do not want linebacker Dre Greenlaw to make any dramatic adjustments to the way he plays the game.
If there’s one thing to know about a Jason Kelce speech — it’s that you’re going to feel something because of it.
Robbie Gould was one of the best to ever suit up for the Bears.

Latest

Copa America is coming back to the United States and this tournament will be a beauty all the way to the final in Miami
The expanded Copa America 2024 is heading to the United States of America and it is going to be an incredible tournament with 16 teams squaring off across 14 stadiums in 13 host cities.
A bad year for the Patriots became a little brighter with a prime-time victory over the Steelers on Thursday night.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick hasn’t had much to be happy about this season, but he appeared as happy as he’s been in a very long time after Thursday night’s win over the Steelers.
The biggest game in the NFL playoff race this week will be on Sunday Night Football, with the Eagles at the Cowboys in a matchup that will go a long way toward determining the NFC East, and the No. 1 seed in the conference.