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Chris Simms, Ahmed Fareed and Jay Croucher break down what they’re hearing about Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and more ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL analyst Matt Miller joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss all the latest news surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft, analyze the quarterbacks and wide receivers in the draft class and more.

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  • CHC Center Fielder #24
    There isn’t a reported designation for Bellinger, but given it’s a rib fracture, fantasy managers can expect the 28-year-old to miss an extended period of time. X-rays were initially negative, but a CT scan on Wednesday morning revealed a fracture in his right rib after he collided into the centerfield wall against the Astros on Tuesday.
  • BOS Starting Pitcher #66
    The hits keep on coming for the Red Sox as their young ace will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. Bello has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and threw at least seven strikeouts in his last two starts this season. It’s a tough pill to swallow for Boston as the team leaned on Bello as they manage injuries to its rotation, but now he’s a part of that issue for Alex Cora and his roster.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #7
    Brutal. The reigning NL Cy Young will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks after being one of the big names in the free agent market this offseason. In his three starts with the Giants, Snell is 0-3 with a 11.57 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and a 12/5 K/BB ratio. The 31-year-old southpaw hasn’t always had his best stuff at the beginning of the season, but hitting the injured list after he signed a two-year, $62 million contract is disaster for a Giants team that came into the season riddled with injuries to their pitching staff.
  • STL Right Fielder #18
    It wasn’t the major league start the 21-year-old outfielder expected and because of that, the team will send him to Memphis to continue to develop. Walker made the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster, but slashed a horrid .155/.239/.259 in his 67 plate appearances. He didn’t record a hit in 12 of his 20 games played this season.
  • WAS Center Fielder #28
    It’s certainly not what fantasy managers want to hear after Thomas made an early exit from Tuesday’s showdown against the Dodgers after twisting his left leg on a stolen base attempt. There should be an update on his status prior to Wednesday’s showdown. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment, but it’s possible he’ll wind up requiring a trip to the injured list.
  • CHC Center Fielder #24
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters afterwards that X-rays came back negative on Bellinger’s right ribs following his early exit from Tuesday’s contest after a fourth-inning collision with the center-field wall at Wrigley Field. There should be an additional update on his status at some point on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.
  • ATL Starting Pitcher #54
    Fried was efficient from start to finish in this one recording the third Maddux of his career. He entered the ninth inning with just 84 pitches thrown, and needed only eight pitches in the ninth to retire the side in order. It was a much-needed solid outing for the Braves’ ace, who entered the day sporting a 7.71 ERA through his first four outings. Tuesday’s complete game marked the fifth of Fried’s career, while the shutout was the fourth he has thrown. He’ll look to follow up this outing with another strong performance on Monday against the Mariners.
  • ARI Starting Pitcher #29
    Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Kelly will not require surgery to address a teres major strain in his right shoulder, but the club doesn’t know the severity or next steps for the 35-year-old veteran right-hander until he receives additional medical opinions. There should be some clarity on his return timetable in the coming days, but fantasy managers should expect him to require a lengthy absence, especially since shoulder issues can be extremely complicated matters.
  • LAA Center Fielder #27
    It’s the first time Trout has led off for Los Angeles since the second game of a late-August doubleheader against the Astros during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. His previous appearance before that was back in early 2018. The 32-year-old generational talent is in the midst of a renaissance campaign with an .889 OPS with eight homers and five steals through 23 contests.
  • HOU Starting Pitcher #59
    Espada added that Valdez will throw a bullpen session this week while the Astros are in Chicago and could return this weekend to start against the Rockies in Mexico City. The 30-year-old southpaw landed on the injured list earlier this month with left elbow inflammation, but has been able to complete several recent bullpen sessions without any issues. It certainly sounds like he could return to bolster Houston’s injury-plagued starting rotation this weekend. Stay tuned.

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Premier League: The Run In
A look at the remaining schedule for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as the title race goes down to the wire.
The Premier League title race is a remarkable three horse race as we enter the final stretch of the 2023-24 season.
Jurgen Klopp was downbeat after Liverpool faltered in the Merseyside derby to slip to a clear third-favorite in the Premier League title race.
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
Matchweek 34 of the Premier League sees the potential for a dramatic reshaping off the relegation zone, plus Arsenal and Liverpool have opportunities to take advantage of FA Cup-competing Manchester City.
When Arsenal ran out of stream in the second half against Aston Villa on Sunday you knew what was coming. There was tension in the air amongst the home fans. They were quiet. Agitated. Frustrated.

NFL

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels said Wednesday he is “100 percent” OK with going to the Commanders after questions arose about whether he prefers not to play there.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his latest mock draft which features the Chargers drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. after four QBs are taken right away.
Free agent defensive end Dawuane Smoot has spent his entire career with the Jaguars, but he is drawing interest from an AFC South rival.
The Bears unveiled their newest proposal for a stadium to replace Soldier Field along Chicago’s lakefront today, with the support of the city’s mayor.

Rotoworld

Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his latest mock draft which features the Chargers drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. after four QBs are taken right away.
Eric Samulski breaks down four pitchers who are throwing new pitches to see if we should care.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down the potential first-round quarterbacks ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The RFS crew discusses Bo Nix’s ceiling at the NFL level, including whether being a “great system QB” is a compelling enough reason for a team to pick him in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2024 NFL Draft
Connor Rogers reveals his final mock for the 2024 NFL Draft highlighted by Broncos trading up for a QB, Brock Bowers sliding and surprise picks.
2024 NFL Draft prospect Drake Maye joins the Dan Patrick Show to analyze the best athletes in his family, whether he’s met Michael Jordan, how he plans to greet Roger Goodell on stage in Detroit and lots more.
Jay Croucher joins Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed to share how sports betting has evolved in the NFL draft realm, highlighting changes like pricing markets and information availability.
Brother From Another analyzes the quarterback decisions that both the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots face ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Chris Simms, Ahmed Fareed and Jay Croucher discuss the latest buzz surrounding the top defensive prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, including insights on Quinyon Mitchell, Dallas Turner, Cooper DeJean and more.
Brother From Another discusses what Caleb Williams will bring to the Chicago Bears once he’s drafted No. 1 by the team and why it’s the start of a new era for the organization.
As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, Michael Smith and Michael Holley challenge reports from anonymous scouts, questioning their credibility and highlighting their dangers.

Golf

McIlroy said on Wednesday in New Orleans that he’d be willing to resume his previous role.
The Tour let players know on Wednesday what their individual grants would be.
Parker and Pierceson Coody, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick and Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard discuss the dynamics of playing as brother duos at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Rory McIlroy talks about the potential for him to rejoin the PGA Tour Policy Board and his wish for unification in the game of golf.
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman confirmed that the Saudi-backed league never made an offer to Rory McIlroy.
Tee times for the two-man teams on Thursday and Friday in New Orleans.

NBA

Zaccharie Risacher — a potential No. 1 pick out of France — also officially entered the draft.
Vaughn Dalzell, Dan Titus and Raphielle Johnson break down the Pacers vs. Bucks series, particularly the impressive play of Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return and more.
The Rotoworld Basketball crew give their outlook for the Lakers vs. Nuggets series in the NBA Playoffs, examining why Los Angeles likely can’t pull off a major come back against the defending champions.
Vaughn Dalzell, Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus discuss what the NBA offseason holds for the Chicago Bulls, touching on the fantasy player values of Coby White and Zach LaVine.

MLB

Giants manager Bob Melvin called it a moderate strain. There were no immediate details on a timetable for Snell’s return.
Eric Samulski and Scott Pianowski are both concerned with Oneil Cruz in fantasy baseball amid his slow start with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 and wonder whether a brief demotion could boost his confidence.
Eric Samulski and Scott Pianowski assess the fantasy baseball pitching landscape and how managers should proceed in the wake of some high-profile injuries, such as Gerrit Cole’s, in MLB.
Eric Samulski and Scott Pianowski think it’s worth keeping Blake Snell on your IL if possible after the reigning NL Cy Young winner sustained an adductor strain after just his third start for the San Francisco Giants.

Premier League

Reports say negotiations with Feyenoord could move quickly as Liverpool would pay $11 million to hire Arne Slot as their next manager.
Sheffield United took the lead twice at Manchester United but the Red Devils came roaring back.
Virgil van Dijk sounds off following Liverpool’s 2-0 loss to Everton at Goodison Park in the Merseyside Derby.
Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes took a massive hit as Everton come out of the 244th edition Merseyside Derby victorious at Goodison Park.

Motor Sports

After losing five points to Jett Lawrence last week, Cooper Webb cannot afford to lose anymore ground in Philadelphia.
The last time a race winner was disqualified was Al Unser, Jr. at Portland in 1995, but later got the win restored on appeal
NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile for the 106th time.

Betting

The Tour heads to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic and Brad Thomas has three bets that he likes this week.
Vaughn Dalzell predicts the right sie in Game 3 between the Suns and Timberwolves.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss NHL Conference Champion odds, with an easy path potentially breaking for the Edmonton Oilers and the margin between the Carolina Hurricane and Florida Panthers in the East.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss J.J. McCarthy as an important player to monitor entering the NFL draft and the “puzzle solving” that comes to betting the draft.

College Basketball

The 19-year-old forward from Arizona averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds as he helped the Buffaloes earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Austin was set to be an NBA player until he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.
AJ Storr will give Kansas an infusion of athleticism and scoring on the wing.
NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

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.
Eric Froton continues his position-by-position look at the collegiate production of the top cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Eric Froton continues his position-by-position rankings with the linebackers group.
Offensive lineman Ryan Fodje (Cypress, TX/ Bridgeland High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl.

Brother From Another

Pro Football Focus analyst and Head of Football Product Steve Palazzolo joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss what he’s hearing ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, PFF evaluations and more.
Brother From Another discusses the officiating in the NBA Playoffs and why the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks series should be 1-1 at the moment.
Brother From Another discusses Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back after the former USC running back was forced to forfeit the award in the wake of an improper benefits scandal.
With the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills both in the need of WR help, the Brother from Another crew debates whether either team would trade up for a wideout.

Local coverage

Bears general manager Ryan Poles goes all-in on offense in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in this lastest mock.
Here’s NBC Sports Boston’s best guess for how Round 1 in Detroit will unfold based on what they’re hearing.
In our final fan-sourced Eagles-only mock draft of 2024, the Eagles take a cornerback at No. 22.
The 49ers do not figure to be static during the three days of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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The Sharks were outscored by 147 goals this season, excluding shootouts, for the 12th-worst mark ever and the worst in 30 years since Ottawa was outscored by 196 goals in 1993-94, its second season as an expansion team.
Antoine Semenyo gave 10-man Bournemouth all three points at slumping Wolves.
Newcastle United gave up the driver’s seat for a European return after a meeting with resurgent Crystal Palace, as Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his 10th and 11th goals of the Premier League season.
Manchester City travel to Brighton on Thursday as they focus on their bid to become the first team in English top-flight history to win four consecutive titles.