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Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas talk brotherly love, as Jett and Hunter Lawrence are neck-and-neck leading the pack for the 450 title, the Budds Creek track reservations, and more.
The top players for 2026 at running back, wide receiver, quarterback, and tight end with explanations for every rank.
Dan Patrick says goodbye to the NFL Pro Bowl and ponders the decision behind eliminating the event.
Relive all of the action from Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España, a 177.5km ride through the mountains of Alcossebre to Castelló that delivered much drama.
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Nicole Auerbach’s CFB Conference Previews
The Big Ten plans to be the home of the best team in college football once again.
Lane Kiffin’s introduction at LSU and Arch Manning’s second run at Texas are just a few of the intriguing storylines.
There’s a clear favorite for 2026, but the ACC has multiple teams that can prove they are up to the task.
Nicole Auerbach dives into the Big 12 conference ahead of the 2026-27 season, where Texas Tech’s encore and a revitalized Deion Sanders are top of mind.
NFL
The Raiders face the Dolphins in 17 days.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed frustration at the pace of contract talks earlier this week, and the sides don’t appear close on an extension.
In more than a month since former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated, Romo has said nothing.
Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard is being evaluated for a head injury.
NBA
This isn’t a surprise, the big man, entering his seventh NBA season, had been working out at the Heat facilities.
Buss family saga over selling remaining shares of Lakers returns to court with Jeanie Buss’ petition
The Buss family is back in court battling for control of their $17.8% share of the team.
“I’ve been looking forward to this moment for years.”
Anthony Edwards helped recruit Kuminga, who accepted less money per year to get a shorter deal.
MLB
Sale (13-9) did not walk a batter. The left-hander posted his fourth double-digit strikeout game this season and the 95th of his career, which ranks seventh all-time.
Jac Caglianone had a homer among his career-best five hits and finished with a career-high six RBIs.
Overall this season, Skubal is 8-7 with a 2.91 ERA. In four starts for the Dodgers since the Aug. 1 trade, Skubal is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA.
Judge began taking swings in the indoor batting cages Tuesday. The three-time AL MVP also recently started doing some running and throwing in the outfield.
Premier League
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool all found out who they’re set to face in the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League on Thursday, with varying degrees of satisfaction.
The road to the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League final in Madrid was paved on Thursday, as the draw for the 36-team league phase took place in Monaco.
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Barcola from PSG, but why is this so important for the Reds?
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Motor Sports
It all comes down to one final race in the Pro Motocross series with three titles to be decided this week.
The slate begins at Daytona International Speedway and wraps up back in the Sunshine State at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The Cup Series regular season will conclude Saturday night on NBC.
Lucas Coenen will compete in the 450 class; Sacha Coenen will compete in 250s.
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Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss Luther Burden III’s return to practice and whether fantasy managers can confidently value him as a high-upside WR2 in Chicago’s offense.
Tucker Kraft appears on track to return for Week 1, but Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss whether fantasy managers should view him as a reliable starter or a boom-or-bust play.
Eric Samulski reviews some mechanical and batting stance changes that are leading to boosts in hitter performances
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Start preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft with Rotoworld’s complete Top 200 overall player rankings.
Kyle Dvorchak unpacks Dave Canales’ comments after calling Bryce Young his franchise QB “for now,” discussing Carolina’s game script in protecting their signal caller and what a down season could mean for his future.
Betting
NBC Sports Vaughn Dalzell shares his predictions for the 2026 College Football Playoffs, including Ohio State, Indiana, Notre Dame and more!
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Betting Preview for August 27
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for August 27
Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview for August 27
Golf
Lee played bogey-free on a rain-softened East Lake for an 8-under 62 that matched his career low on the PGA Tour.
Scottie Scheffler is having another big season going into the final tournament of the year at the Tour Championship.
The PGA Tour Championship takes place August 27-30 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
CEO Brian Rolapp spoke with reporters unpacking the major changes to the Tour Championship, doubling down on the PGA Tour’s level of competition and optimism for what’s ahead.
This puts him squarely in the conversation for PGA Tour player of the year considering one was a major and the other was a FedEx Cup playoff event.
Watch highlights from all rounds of the PGA Tour’s 2026 BMW Championship from Bellerive Golf Course in St. Louis, Missouri.
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The 4-3 vote by the Tampa City Council came three months after a tentative agreement was reached for a stadium, which would include $967 million in tax money.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that he wanted to see his starters play six to nine plays of “crisp and clean” football in Thursday’s final preseason game.
Fernando Mendoza is out of tonight’s final preseason game.
“As long as they would have been eligible to continue playing college sports in the following semester if they had a fifth year of eligibility, they are eligible today,” Dallas County Judge Martin Hoffman wrote.
More than a month after former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee, the authorities have filed three new citations against him.
