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Who can stop them? The refs?
— Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Donovan Mitchell real unhappy about officiating
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— Baltimore Sun pundits pick the Ravens-Bangals game
— NY Post: Manhattan judge may toss Trump’s felony conviction
— Tyler Reddick could capture NASCAR crown for Michael Jordan
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MIKE FLORIO: NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT CHIEFS RUNNING THE TABLE
Bears: DJ Moore doesn’t want to believe Eberflus has lost team
Saints GM: There was pressure and stress to fire Dennis Allen
Pro Football Talk: Joe Burrow attributes his scowling to leadership
NY Post: NFL trades – a busy day ends with flurry of action
Pro Football Focus grades every deal that was made
USA Today: Five teams who did the most for their Super Bowl hopes at trade deadline
The Athletic tracks and grades every trade made before the deadline
CBS Sports takes a look at the trade deadline aftermath
NFL.com: Wideout Mike Williams is headed to Steelers
NY Post: Aaron Rodgers in mid-interview when Mike Williams news broke
The Ringer talks about its winners and losers in the trade market
Bleacher Nation goes deep when looking at the trades in the NFL for Tuesday
NESN analyzed all the moves in real time
(Paywall) ESPN+: Trade deadline winners and losers – what about the Cowboys?
Yardbarker: Commanders make a splash, while NFC East rivals drop ball
SB Nation: Grading every one of the trade deadline deals
TWSN: Commanders and Steelers go all-in on a championship
Pro Football Focus: Who is the biggest surprise for each team?
Fansided: These players weren’t dealt, but will be traded in the off-season
Dianna Russini: What I’m hearing about the NFL trade deadline
NY Post: Lions-Packers game brings plenty of mid-season drama
NY Times: Can Green Bay slow Jared Goff and the red-hot Detroit offense?
NBC Sports: Green Bay coach says Jared Goff is playing as well as anyone right now
Lions Wire: Stats and trends on Lions-Packers, Jared Goff prop picks
Game preview of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
SI.com: Players to watch and final score prediction in Eagles-Jaguars game
Bleeding Green Nation: Jalen Hurts vs. Trevor Lawrence is suddenly a prime matchup
Florida Times Union writers predict the outcome of the Eagles-Jaguars game
Seattle Sports: Seahawks look to get ground game going against Rams
Orange County Register: Rams vs. Seahawks – Who has the edge?
Yahoo Sports: Odds and prediction on the Rams-Seahawks matchup
(Paywall) Seattle Times: What to watch for in Seahawks vs. Rams
(Paywall) Los Angeles Times: Rams rookie Verse shows he’s not just talk
Doc’s Sports does a pointspread analysis of the Rams vs. Seahawks game
Steve Serby: Commanders star should give Giants a case of quarterback envy
Washington Times: Commanders trying for season sweep of Giants
NY Post: Daniels gives Giants stark reminder of how quickly things can change
Hogs Haven: Five questions about the Giants with Big Blue View
(Paywall) Washington Post: Commanders’ transformation boils down to one number: 54
(Paywall) Chicago Tribune: Five things to watch for in the Bears-Cardinals game
Windy City Gridiron: The five players to watch in the Bears-Cards game
Doc’s Sports makes a prediction on the Arizona Cardinals-Chicago Bears game
Arizona Republic: The Cardinals should win the NFC West. But will they?
SI.com: Predictions and preview on the Falcons-Cowboys game
Pro Football Talk: Ezekiel Elliott gets disciplined; won’t make trip to Atlanta
According to Madden….. Cowboys beat Falcons in the final seconds
ESPN: Tight end Kyle Pitts experiencing a rebirth with Kirk Cousins
The Falcoholic: Atlanta backfield should have big day vs. Dallas defense
The Star: Offenses should rule the day in Falcons-Cowboys game
Blogging Dirty: Dak Prescott sends warning shot to Falcons ahead of Sunday matchup
Doc’s Sports explores the Dallas Cowboys-Atlanta Falcons matchup
Mile High Report: Scouting Denver’s next opponent – the Baltimore Ravens
ESPN: Ravens’ defensive funk is a big hurdle in championship quest
SI.com: Three bold predictions on the Ravens-Broncos game
Sportsbook Wire: Ravens vs. Broncos odds, stats, predictions
(Paywall) Baltimore Sun comes with media predictions on the Broncos-Ravens outcome
Predominantly Orange: Bold predictions about Bo Nix for Sunday’s game
NY Post: QB’s confounding fantasy football owners
ESPN: Bills seek yet another win over East rival Dolphins
The Athletic: Insider says Bills probably done making moves
(Paywall) Buffalo News: Bills get ready for Tua Tagovailoa
AL.com: Will the Bills continue to batter Tua?
Pro Football Network has key stats and prediction for Bills-Dolphins on Sunday
Miami Herald: Mike McDaniel gives an injury update for the Dolphins
Chuck Pollock: The Bills don’t own the Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
Phin Fanatic: Dolphins have had no answers for Josh Allen, Bills
Yahoo: McDaniel talks about Zach Sieler’s eye injury
The Phinsider offers some media predictions for the Bills-Dolphins game
Buffalo Lowdown: Final score prediction on the Bills-Dolphins clash
Bills Wire: Areas of concern exist for Bills ahead of game with Dolphins
SI.com: A roundup of predictions on the game between Dolphins and Bills
WGRZ Buffalo: Game day preview of the game between the Bills and Dolphins
Doc’s Sports analyzes the pointspread and total for Bills-Dolphins
Sportsbook Wire discusses who’ll win and cover in the Dolphins-Bills game
(Paywall) Chris Perkins: Dolphins should stand pat at trade deadline
Covers: Burrow & Co. gain traction against Vegas
Sporting News: Raiders predicted to trade $7 million starter by the deadline
Athlon Sports: Adam Schefter insists Raiders aren’t trading Maxx Crosby
Yardbarker: Raiders’ Week 9 outlook against the Cincinnati Bengals
What to watch for in the Bengals-Raiders game
Cincy Jungle: Five keys to beating the Raiders
Dawgs by Nature: Prediction on the Chargers-Browns matchup for Sunday
Chargers remove DJ Chark off injured reserve
Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Denzel Ward clears concussion protocol and will play Sunday
Drew Loftis: Coming weeks could be huge for Chargers’ Ladd McConkey
Who starts at left tackle is big question for Browns
Sporting News: Three key storylines in the Chargers-Browns game
NESN: QB Drake Maye is good to go for Patriots
The Tennessean: Ten Titans did not practice Friday
Pats Pulpit: Patriots may be open to moving Dugger
NFL.com: Carr off injury report, will start Sunday vs. Carolina
Saints Wire: Carr wants to temper expectations – “I’m no savior”
Yahoo Sports: Carr – “The locker room is good”
SI.com: Chiefs among teams calling Saints about Lattimore
Fox Sports: Prediction on game between the Saints and Panthers
Doc’s Sports predicts the Saints-Panthers matchup
101 Great Goals: Preview and prediction for the Saints vs. Panthers
Cat Crave: Five Panthers on the hot seat coming into Saints game
Colts: Steichen says QB change is because team wants to win now
Indy Star: Colts bench Richardson, will start Flacco against Vikings
Mike Florio: In benching Richardson, Colts choose winning over development
NBC Sports (video): Richardson’s regression hurting the Colts
(Paywall) Gregg Doyel: Colts have done it again, screwing up the quarterback position
Conor Orr: NFL’s relentless win-now culture sends Richardson to bench
NY Times: This benching shows Colts are OK embracing mediocrity
Pro Football Talk: Report – Colts giving Richardson a break,not quitting on him
Chase Daniel says Anthony Richardson lost everyone’s respect by begging out of the game
Kevin Bowen: Colts should not bench Anthony Richardson
NY Post: Colts’ captain Kelly “had a conversation” with Richardson after the “tired” incident
On3.com: Schefter rips Richardson’s decision to take himself out
Fox 59 Indy: Long-term future uncertain for Colts
Stampede Blue: Initial reactions to the Richardson benching
Athlon Sports: Pat McAfee rips Richardson after removing self for being “tired”
The Blue Stable: What to make of Anthony Richardson
Ebony Bird: Lamar Jackson would never do what Anthony Richardson did against Texans
Check out Bucky Brooks’ opinion from a few days ago on benching Richardson
Turf Show Times: There’s only one rule: Don’t tap out!
Fox Sports: Video – How much will DeAndre Hopkins help the Chiefs?
DeAndre Hopkins is on his way to Chiefs
Pride of Detroit: Titans trade biggest weapon before Lions game
Fox 4 Kansas City: Chiefs finalizing trade to bring Hopkins aboard
KC Kingdom: What did the Chiefs really give up in Hopkins trade?
Tyreek Hill isn’t happy about the Chiefs’ trade for Hopkins
KC Star: How imperfect Chiefs maintain a perfect record
San Francisco Chronicle: Cowboys sound like a complete trainwreck right now
Washington Post’s Neil Greenberg says to fade the Cowboys
Mike Florio: Daily fan tours could be hurting the Cowboys
CBS Sports: Browns will start Jameis Winston at quarterback this Sunday
Dawgs By Nature: What Winston provides to Browns as the starting QB
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Winston believes at his best, he’s a great NFL starter
Dan Labbe: Why Deshaun Watson’s injury could trigger an inflection point for the Browns
Pro Football Talk: Ken Dorsey will now call plays for Browns
Commanders: Jayden Daniels’ status uncertain for Sunday
(Paywall) Washington Post: Daniels misses practice on Wednesday
Marcus Mariota has a talk with the media after practice
NY Times: How Daniels’ injury has moved the point spread
Packers: Robert Saleh joins Matt LaFleur’s staff in Green Bay
Browns sign Bailey Zappe to active roster
ESPN: Niners’ Deebo Samuel reportedly out of hospital
NBC Sports: Here are Mike Florio’s latest NFL power ratings
ESPN: The NFL power ratings as of Week 8
33rd Team has KC #1, and Lions elevate to #2
NFL.com’s current NFL power ratings have Chiefs at #1
The Fox Sports NFL power ratings have KC still up top
The Athletic’s power ratings ask if Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Seattle are contenders
Bleacher Report ranks Browns on bottom, Chiefs on top
Conor Orr of SI.com has Lions as his top team
Buccaneers: Chris Godwin likely out for year with ankle injury
Bucs: Mike Evans will be out until after the bye week
Athlon Sports: Bucs need to get creative in wake of WR injuries
Seattle Times: Seahawks trade with Titans for LB Ernest Jones IV
CBS Sports: Grading the Seahawks-Titans trade
Pro Football Talk: Panther QB Dalton in car accident; being evaluated
(Paywall) Charlotte Observer: Canales calls Dalton “day to day”
NY Times: Bryce Young gets start for Panthers after Dalton accident
(Paywall) ESPN+: What do all 32 teams need at the trade deadline?
NFL.com: Who are the buyers and sellers before the trade deadline?
(Paywall) Charlotte Observer: Panthers confirm Andy Dalton’s car accident
Chiefs: Broken tibia, fibula for Jaylen Watson
Texans add linebacker Devin White to roster
NY Times: What would it take for Browns to trade Myles Garrett?
The Athletic: Rams speaking to teams about Cooper Kupp – what will it take?
Yahoo Sports: Rams considering dealing Cooper Kupp for second-round pick
SI.com: Steelers get the asking price for Cooper Kupp
NY Post: Rams dangling Kupp is clear sign of rebuild
Pro Football Talk: Nacua hopes rumors involving Kupp, Stafford go nowhere
Rams’ Kupp: “I have a job to do here”
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: McAfee FaceTimes Bills GM about Kupp trade
NESN: Kupp trade would be pipedream for desperate Pats
The Pewter Plank: The perfect Godwin replacement just fell into Bucs’ laps
The Score: Potential landing spots for Cooper Kupp
SI.com: Cowboys would be a fit for Cooper Kupp
Chiefs Wire: KC makes four personnel moves in advance of Raider game
WTOP (DC): Injury adds anxiety after drubbing
HORSE RACING
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Free past performances from Horse Racing Nation
Want some free picks for today’s card? Check out the Racing Dudes
Louisville Courier-Journal: Odds and entries for Saturday’s Breeders Cup races
Much of what you need to know about this week’s Breeders Cup
TwinSpires.com: Final fields come into focus
Horse Racing Nation looks at the contenders with the top speed figures in the Breeders Cup
Paulick Report: City of Troy installed as favorite in the Classic
Daily Racing Form: City of Troy lands post 3 as Classic favorite
Lexington Herald-Leader: A foreign invader is the Breeders Cup Classic favorite
Thoroughbred Daily News: Favored City of Troy draws the three spot for the Classic
Press Release from the Breeders Cup about the $7 million Classic
Forbes: Breeders Cup – Fierceness vs. the horses who like distance
Ed DeRosa: It’s Fierceness against the world
Daily Racing Form: Cogburn, Gun Pilot get their final tune-ups
Horse Racing Nation: A first-to-last analysis of the Breeders Cup Juvenile
Horse Racing Nation: A first-to-last analysis of the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile
BloodHorse: Taking a look at the internationals in the Breeders Cup
Who are the 19 Japanese invaders in the Breeders Cup?
Paulick Report: McPeek says Disatff hopeful Thorpedo Anna “drug me around”
America’s Best Racing: Get to know the horses in the Breeders Cup Distaff
Thoroughbred Daily News: Sierra Leone among group working for Chad Brown
The Racing Dudes do some expert analysis of the fields
Kevin Modesti: Breeders Cup at Del Mar challenges horsemen, bettors
Brian Zipse offers us some very live Breeders Cup longshots
XpressBet: Jeremy Plonk has a rapid response to the Breeders Cup draw
BloodHorse: Chancer McPatrick Takes Aim at Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
US Racing: Profiling Breeders Cup contender Derma Sotogake
Paulick Report: O’Brien scratches eight horses from Breeders Cup
America’s Best Racing: Here are the jockeys who’ll be going at it in the Breeders Cup Classic
Daily Racing Form: Ghostzapper’s influence is still growing
HRN: Leslie and Larry Sarf will try to bring Turf title to U.S.
The Guardian (UK): Dettori gets mount on Emily Upjohn
US Racing: Can Newgate succeed for Bob Baffert?
Orange County Register: Santa Anita 2-year-olds take proven path to Breeders Cup
BloodHorse: Dylan Davis is ready for pair of mounts on Friday
Horse Racing Nation talks about the Breeders Cup contenders who breezed
(Paywall) San Diego Union-Tribune: Good friends mine luck with two horses in Breeders Cup
HRN: Three Breeders Cup longshots not to ignore (Video)
DRF: Jockey King makes the long trip from Australia
America’s Best Racing: Using history as a guide to betting the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Lexington Herald-Leader: Idiomatic retired from racing; won’t compete in Cup
Sports Geek: Who wins the Classic?
HRN: Could Gulfstream potentially be a future Breeders Cup host?
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TOP 25 RANKINGS FROM AP, COACHES, MORE
NY Post: Oddsmakers tab Duke as a pre-season title favorite
The Athletic’s writers offer their picks for the Final Four and national title
CBS Sports: UConn, Hurley embrace chance to win third straight title
ESPN: Hurley still isn’t satisfied after two championships
Fox Sports ranks the top 50 players and coaches
(Paywall) ESPN +: Bracketology projections for the 2024-25 season
(Paywall) Hartford Courant: This UConn team is thinking “dynasty”
UConn coach Dan Hurley says the pursuit is the best part
NY Post: Hurley says everyone is “signed on” for the three-peat
Sports Grid: Season preview for the UConn Huskies in the Big East
The Daily Campus (UConn): Overreactions from first night of basketball
NBC Sports (Video): Can Karaban lead UConn to a three-peat?
Essentially Sports: Hurley uses Bulls example as inspiration for Huskies
(Paywall) CT Insider: Hurley tells Pat McAfee he wants to dominate
Cooper Flagg shows out in Duke’s season opener
(Paywall) Raleigh News & Observer: Looks like promising season in Triangle
NY Post: Rutgers star freshmen ready to take world by storm
Athlon Sports: Three ranked teams lose on opening night
Yahoo Sports: Sweet 16 – from Flagg to Calipari to RJ Davis
NY Post: Defensive-minded transfer looks like game-changer for St. John’s
SI.com: NBA Draft – Three freshmen debuts were quite impressive
Axios Miami: Florida has the world’s tallest teenager
NASCAR BETTING
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NASCAR: Who will rise to the occasion in Phoenix?
Here is the Statistical advance for the championship race
Fox Sports: “Little Kid” Tyler Reddick can deliver Cup title to Michael Jordan
NY Times: What’s it like under Michael Jordan’s watch in a NASCAR race?
Yahoo’s Nick Bromberg talks about how each of the Championship 4 stacks up
NASCAR: Cases for and against each of the Championship 4 drivers
Fox Sports: Winless in last 27, Byron confident in title quest
A quick review of championship race odds coming into Phoenix
NASCAR issues $600K in fines against team members after Martinsville
NASCAR in awkward spot after manipulation in latest finish
Draft Kings guys offer NASCAR fantasy rankings for Phoenix
Athlon Sports: Kevin Harvick floats new idea for conducting NASCAR playoffs
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BASEBALL BETTING
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The Athletic: Jim Bowden’s 25 predictions on personnel moves in MLB’s off-season
NY Post: Dodgers will enter Juan Soto sweepstakes — thanks to the Ohtani contract
Steve Phillips: Here are the storylines to follow in this off-season
NJ.com: Ex-Mets GM expects Mets, Yankees, Giants and Nats to bid on Juan Soto
Toronto Star: Best for Blue Jays to stay out of Soto bidding
Deadspin: Where is the best fit for Juan Soto?
CBS Sports: Some key dates for baseball’s off-season
2News Nevada: Could we be seeing the Dodgers spending big again this off-season?
MLB.com: Nine storylines to watch in the Hot Stove League
MLB Trade Rumors: Mets among eleven teams to reach out for Soto
(Paywall) St. Louis Post-Dispatch: So what’s next for the Cardinals?
SI.com: D-Backs have some holes they’ll have to plug
The Athletic: Keith Law lists his top 50 free agents for this MLB off-season
Yahoo Sports: Padres’ teenage prospect lied about his age
Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller offers eight bold predictions for the off-season
Jon Heyman: Soto seeking historic $700 million contract
Bleacher Report: Top ten landing spots for Juan Soto
NY Post: Yankees’ season ends in heartbreak as they choke in Game 5
Mike Vaccaro: There’s no escaping the brutality of this Yankee failure
SNY: Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them
Dodgers are already favored to win next year’s World Series
NY Times: The takeaways from Game 5 of the World Series
MLB.com: Freeman sets World Series RBI record, walks off with MVP award
The Athletic: Is this a new “Golden Era” for the Dodgers?
The Ringer: An anatomy of the inning that doomed the Yankees’ season
Yahoo Sports: Dodgers win World Series as Yankees go through self-destruction
SNY: Aaron Boone is expected to be back as manager next year
Bleacher Report: Fans call out Aaron Boone as Yankees blow lead and lose Series
Yahoo: Three disastrous errors spell the end for Yankees
Empire Sports Media: Boone continues to make bewildering decisions
Yanks Go Yard: Quote about lineup switch proves Aaron Boone’s lost it
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Aaron Boone hasn’t talked about his future yet with Yankees
Is Pete Alonso the back-up plan for Yanks if they can’t sign Soto?
Mike Vaccaro: Volpe rescues Yankees from rock bottom
The Athletic: Yankees get the jolt of hope they needed
(Paywall) Bill Plaschke: Dodgers punt Game 4, but they’re still in control
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Yankees win battle of bullpens
(Paywall) NJ.com: Chisholm, Weaver wiiling to say what others won’t
Matt Snyder: This still has chance to be a memorable World Series
MLB.com: Volpe family history with Yankees goes back generations
Fox Sports: Top four takeaways from the Dodgers’ Game 3 win
NY Post: Heroes and zeroes from Yankees’ Game 3 loss
Sportsnet.ca: Yankee bats stay silent in Game 3 defeat
MLB.com: Freeman connects AGAIN and ties two Series records
Jon Heyman: Yankees crumble and raise uncomfortable questions
North Jersey.com: The end is rushing in for Yankees
Joel Sherman: Dodgers are exposing the Yankees in every way
LA Daily News: Freeman homers again, Dodgers stifle Yankees
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Buehler continues Dodger dominance on mound
LA Times: Buehler and Freeman lead Dodgers to Game 3 win
MLB.com: Ohtani starts, scores run in Game 3
DodgerBlue.com: Freeman ties World Series record with homer
Mike Vaccaro: Yanks have just one hope to pull off Red Sox-like miracle
Forbes: After being pursued by Yankees, Flaherty and Yamamoto shine in Series
NY Post: Ohtani uses device to manage World Series shoulder injury
Dodger Nation: Ohtani wears sling on left shoulder ahead of Game 3
SI.com: Yamamoto saves LA bullpen, dazzles in World Series debut
FanGraphs: Yamamoto has a secret weapon
Fox Sports: Yankees can’t win World Series without unlocking Aaron Judge
ESPN’s full World Series preview, with predictions and more
Roberts: Ohtani absolutely not pitching in World Series
NY Post: Yankees decide on starters for Games 2 and 3
MLB.com: Update on Dodgers’ World Series roster
NY Post: Roster moves – Yankees opt for pitching depth over defense
CNN: Every Dodgers-Yankees matchup in two charts
The Athletic’s experts weigh in on who will win the World Series
Fox News: Smoltz details advantages Yankees have over Dodgers
Jon Heyman: Dodgers made the Flaherty trade the Yanks couldn’t stomach
ESPN: How the Yankees, Dodgers can win it all
NY Times: Evan Phillips left off Dodgers’ World Series roster
NY Post: Dodgers stun by leaving Phillips off World Series roster
NPR: World Series Game 1: What you need to know
Joel Sherman: Gerrit Cole is pitching for legacy
ABC News: Five storylines to watch in the World Series
Fox Sports: Predictions on the Series, the Series MVP and more
NY Post: Inside the numbers with Ohtani and Judge
Covers: Best bets and staff picks for the Series
NY Post offers picks from its experts on the Series
(Paywall) Newsday presents its 2024 World Series preview
Gabe Lacques: These guys may decide who wins it in the end
NY Post: Verdugo has extra motivation after Dodgers ditched him
Dave Lennon: For Soto, it’s not all about the money
USA Today: World Series managers rise above the hate
CBS Sports: Matchups hold a key to Yankees-Dodgers World Series
MLB.com: Five defining storylines for the World Series
Action Network’s World Series preview and predictions
KTLA: Who the “experts” think is going to win the World Series
NBC: Why it could be a lifetime before we see another World Series like this one
Jayson Stark: Prepare for epic World Series with much to savor
(Paywall) LA Times: Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Yankees
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Yankees and Dodgers in 12th World Series meeting – starring Judge and Ohtani
(Paywall) Boston Globe: This is the World Series baseball needs right now
The Ringer: There’s no World Series like a Yankees-Dodgers World Series
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Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Donovan Mitchell is real unhappy about the officiating
NBA.com: Cavs get off to 9-0 start, douse coach Kenny Atkinson
AP: Mitchell scores 29 as Cavaliers move to 9-0
Cleveland.com: How Atkinson, Garland and the Cavs are fueling success
Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Ja Morant makes it clear that he doesn’t like the Lakers
ESPN: Redick praises LeBron and rips others after Lakers’ defeat
Yahoo Sports: Warriors beat Celts, but Curry says there’s a long way to go
Golden State of Mind: Warriors’ defense sets the tone
The Oklahoman: Thunder winning streak comes to an end against Nuggets
Denver Post: With injuries, Nuggets’ contingency plans on display
Fox News: Paul George returns to LA, gets booed, thinks it’s “stupid”
ESPN: George – no hard feelings toward Clippers’ brass
NY Post: Embiid will make season debut vs. Knicks after suspension
NBC Sports Philadelphia: Embiid on track to return against Knicks
NJ.com: Embiid likely to face minutes restriction upon return
Struggling Bucks believe strongly they can turn things around
NY Times: Embiid suspension justified, but NBA still has a problem to solve
NBA.com: Zach Edey starts at top of Kia rookie rankings
Kevin O’Connor: Four teams that should try these new lineups
ESPN: How Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers
NBC Sports Boston: There’s some drama between Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr
ESPN: Joel Embiid suspended three games for shoving columnist
TMZ: Reporter will continue covering Sixers after Embiid incident
Fox Sports: Embiid – “I’ve done way too much for this city”
NY Times: What we’re seeing with the Bucks right now
Morgan Stig Jensen: Why it’s so tough to build around Zion Williamson
NBC Sports Bay Area: Keegan Murray answers call as rebounder for Kings
ESPN: Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury as Lakers’ road woes continue
NBC Sports: Denver’s Aaron Gordon out multiple weeks with calf strain
The Athletic: What the Celtics’ sale tells us about NBA ownership
With the unveiling of the 2024-25 NBA schedule, here are the games you don’t want to miss
The Athletic’s Zach Harper is looking forward to 35 games this coming season
Bleacher Report: One question for each NBA team ahead of the coming season
Yardbarker: Three early takes on the 2024-25 season
Team Win Totals Bettors: If you’re wondering who the undervalued NBA teams might be, read this
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NY Times: How last weekend’s games impacted the 12-team playoff bracket
Yahoo Sports previews the Ohio State-Penn State showdown in the Big Ten
Fox Sports: Penn State has jumped Ohio State in latest Big Ten rankings
CBS Sports: Arguments for both Penn State and Ohio State to cover
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio State DC Jim Knowles comments about his pass rush and more
247 Sports: Everything OSU coach Ryan Day said in his press conference
(Paywall) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penn State’s showdown with Ohio State means everything
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penn State balances business-as-usual approach with magnitude of Ohio State matchup
Eleven Warriors: Five things to know about Penn State going into Saturday’s game
Black Shoe Diaries looks at key players for the Penn State-Ohio State matchup
State College.com: Penn State 7-2 vs. Ohio State when they are higher-ranked
SI.com: Penn State won’t get its “White Out” on Saturday
Jim Naveau: OSU offense needs improvement vs. Penn State
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio State OC Chip Kelly says team must be better on early downs
SI.com: Great concerns for Ohio State going into Saturday game vs. Penn State
Dawg Nation: Lane Kiffin has complaints about the Georgia kickoff time and the college playoff
On3.com: Kirby Smart responds to Lane Kiffin’s gripes
Saturday Down South: LSU coach Brian Kelly downplays effects of playing at night
Deseret News: Does it matter where BYU lands in the initial rankings?
How Indiana, BYU and Pitt are shaking up college football
Awful Announcing: Initial playoff rankings debut on election night…..inexplicably
(Paywall) ESPN +: How close is Notre Dame to being in the bracket?
The Athletic: How much are Notre Dame and A&M rising?
CBS Sports: Rankings – Big Ten, SEC crowding the top
Yahoo’s Nick Bromberg talks about what the rankings look like as of now
Washington Post: When nothing makes sense, why not parse pretend college football rankings?
(Paywall) ESPN +: Bill Connelly looks at where the conference titles races stand, etc.
Denver Post: Deion and Colorado are back in the AP Top 25
WDSU (New Orleans): Tulane hovers right outside of the AP poll
Saturday Down South projects the 12-team playoff field entering the weekend
ESPN: NCAA team stop rates, and how Colorado turned its defense around
(Paywall) ESPN+: Bill Connelly has his SP+ rankings for all 134 teams
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top five for first time since 2017
(Paywall) Tulsa World: Mason Young’s AP Top 25 poll
Front Office Sports: Expanded playoff format heating up off-field drama
NY Times: If we have conference tie-breaker nightmares, who’s fault will it be?
USA Today: Chaos in conference races fuels this week’s overreactions
Bill Bender of the Sporting News projects first-round matchups, bubble teams
Pro Football Focus offers its top 25 teams in college football
Action Network presents its betting power ratings
The Athletic: Elko’s approach just what Texas A&M needed
The Bleacher Report has some bowl projections as we come into this weekend’s contests
Football Scoop: Evaluating the potential for disaster in every conference championship race
Lawless Republic: Be fair about the undefeated nobodies
Fox Sports: New SEC powerhouse program enters the mix
Detroit News: Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires after fifth concussion
College Sports Journal: Sagarin projection regarding college football playoff
NY Post’s college football rankings and current Heisman watch
Fox Sports: Joel Klatt’s top ten teams after Week 9
NY Times: Deion’s not on the coaching hot seat, but Trent Dilfer might be
Scott Hamilton: Enough scares to spook the Top 25
CBS Sports: Who have been the most disappointing teams in college football?
Texas coach Sarkisian says ‘Horns have something to prove
Seth Emerson of The Athletic has a stat you may want to take a look at
ESPN: Here is the stop rate for every college football team
Sports Illustrated has its mid-season college football awards
Idaho Statesman: Boise State hammers its way to “big-time” win
LA Times: USC and Miller Moss score redemption during blowout win over Rutgers
Austin American-Statesman: A quick look at the Texas A&M-LSU game
(Paywall) ESPN+: Texas A&M vs.LSU tops bag of treats
Fox 2 Now (St. Louis): Missouri seeks first win over Alabama in 50 years
Roll Bama Roll has previews and predictions on the Alabama-Missouri clash
Tide Illustrated: Alabama cross-training DB’s as they prep for Missouri
NY Post: AJ McCarron says ‘Bama players worried about personal highlights and personal gain
(Paywall) Kevin Scarbinsky: Why would ex-Tide players want to rip the team?
Detroit Free Press: Michigan starts Davis Warren at QB against Michigan State
MLive: Joel Klatt says it’s “panic time” for Michigan
SI.com: Is Michigan already waving the white flag?
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Will Nebraska pose biggest problem for Ohio State offense?
NBC Sports: Penn State takes aim at Wisconsin’s secondary
247 Sports: Experts weigh in on the Wisconsin-Penn State matchup
Bucky’s 5th Quarter: What are the biggest questions for Wisconsin ahead of Penn State game?
Saturday Tradition: Bielema shaping Illinois into a contender
Bob Asmussen: Illinois football family practicing what it preaches
Chicago Tribune: Navy puts unbeaten record on the line against Notre Dame
Irish Illustrated: Rebuilding CB depth still important for Notre Dame
Sports Illustrated: How Notre Dame vs. Army and Navy could shape the playoff situation
The Athletic: Army and Navy could meet twice if they get to the playoff
Yahoo Sports: Without NIL’s, Army and Navy are thriving. How?
(Paywall) Wall Street Journal: How Army and Navy have marched to undefeated records
Yahoo Sports: Miami’s smoke and mirrors show opens against vs. Florida State
Canes Warning: Miami will exploit FSU defense that’s not as good as its numbers
Action Network clues us in on who will prevail between Miami and FSU
Miami Herald: What to know about the Miami-FSU matchup
Tallahassee Democrat: Can the Seminoles slow down Cam Ward and the ‘Canes?
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Can Miami avoid the upset against Florida State?
Chop Chat: Here are the impact players for FSU in its game against Miami
Saturday Blitz: Could this be the way for Mike Norvell to save his job?
Doc’s Sports checks in with a prediction on the Miami-Florida State matchup
BVM Sports: FSU faces challenge against Heisman hopeful Cam Ward
USA Today: After win at Texas, Georgia is #1 in playoff projection
Burnt Orange Nation: The SEC is officially wide open
Aggie Yell: Cronower talks about the rebirth of the offensive line
Deadspin: Jeanty continues his Heisman push against UNLV
OrangeBloods: Time for Longhorns to show their toughness
The top 25 from Pro Football Focus going into this weekend
Action Network analyzes the UConn-Rice matchup
Hartford Courant: Frustrating loss shows you the trajectory of UConn football
(Paywall) Oregonian: Danielson says Ducks are a national title contender
CBS Sports: Purdue careening off the rails as Houston, Stanford join the Bottom 25
Autzen Zoo: There’ll be no Fiesta Bowl rematch between Oregon and Liberty
PennLive: Two former Penn State players charged in rape case
Football Scoop: James Franklin did not shine in press conference performance
NC State QB McCall says he’s calling it quits after head injuries
(Paywall) MLIve: Should Wolverines stick with Jake Tuttle at QB?
The Hill: It’s time for the attorneys general to save college sports
MMA BETTING
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Days away from UFC 309, watch some of Jon Jones’ training footage
Bloody Elbow expresses concern that Jon Jones might be injured ahead of UFC 309
MMA Junkie: Two UFC 309 fighters pull out before MSG event
MMA Mania: Gods strike UFC 309 by taking out two prelims
Jon Jones may have his DQ loss overturned before stepping into Octagon for UFC 309
MMA Weekly: UFC fighters react to Trump winning election
NY Post: Alleged victim testifies she was choked, raped by Conor McGregor
MMA Mania: Odds and predictions for UFC Vegas 100
Sherdog previews UFC Vegas 100 – Magny vs. Prates
UFC announces changes to UFC Vegas 100 card
Yahoo Sports: Neil Magny is happy taking on killer challengers
BJ Penn.com: Bo Nickal reveals early plans for his first UFC world title
Muscle and Fitness: Three-division ONE champion Malykhin still trains the old school way
MMA Mania: Colby Covington targets future matchups
MMA Knockout: UFC drops two contenders from the roster
ONE 169: Keys to victory In Heavyweight title fight
MMA Fighting: UFC not ready to go “guns blazing” into pro boxing
MMA Fighting: UFC owners – “PPV is still a strong model”
HOCKEY BETTING
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The Athletic: NHL power rankings, and a reason for each team to be optimistic
ESPN: Jets stay on top in NHL power rankings
Sportsnet.ca: Power rankings, and biggest surprise for each team a month into the season
NHL.com comes with its Hall of Fame edition of the Super 16
Larry Brooks: Rangers’ listless ‘wake-up call’ was a long time coming
NY Post: Laviolette plans to ride with his drastic Rangers line changes
Bleacher Report: One word for every NHL team after the first month
All About the Jersey: Hughes, Devils overcome officiating to beat Canadiens
SI.com: Penguins coach calls out star defender
Vancouver Sun: Bring on the Oilers, say the Canucks
(Paywall) Phil. Inquirer: Michkov will be a healthy scratch in Tampa
Philly Hockey Now: Tortorella offers dubious reason for benching Michkov
(Paywall) St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Perennial powers struggle while Blues try to survive
2024 ELECTION BETTING
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Donald Trump makes his victory speech on Tuesday night
USA Today: Five takeaways from Trump’s victory speech
Live map of the crucial swing states
James Carville says “early results are not sterling”
NY Post: Can Trump win without Pennsylvania?
ABC News: Five races to watch that will decide control of the House
NY Post provides live election updates all night long
Axios: Trump and Harris locked in tight race
ABC News: Video – How Trump or Harris could win the election
CNN: Live updates on the presidential election
Interactive maps for the House and Senate races
Reuters: Where Harris and Trump stand on key issues
NY Post: Voting problems reported in three deep-red PA precincts
Fox News: Chad Pegram says House and Senate races “tight as a tick”
Forbes: Trump and Harris deadlocked in final surveys
Emerson College final polls indicate too-close-to-call in swing states
Newsweek: Here’s where all the indicators are pointing
Fox News: America decides on next president today
NBC News: Voters will elect a new Congress
WTOP TV: Camps projecting lots of confidence
Philadelphia Inquirer: Trump and Harris make their election eve pitches to Pennsylvania
New York Magazine: Final polls, final predictions, final rallies
CBS News: Trump and Harris in the final push in battleground states
Celebs come out, as Oprah and Lady Gaga support Harris at rally
NY Post: Biden wants Trump locked up in time for the election
GOLF BETTING
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NY Post: McIlroy – Trump could hasten PGA-LIV Golf merger
Eamon Lynch: Rory could have answered Trump question with shrug, but didn’t
Fox News: Trump brings Bryson DeChambeau up on stage
Reuters: Report – PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature
Golf Magic: Cameron Young forced out of Mexico event
PGA Tour.com: Cameron’s out, but Carson Young worth a wager in Mexico
PGA Tour.com: Fleetwood leads with 62 in Abu Dhabi
Golf.com: Fleetwood spotted with prototype TaylorMade putter in Abu Dhabi
Establish the Run: Large-Field GPP Breakdown: World Wide Technology Ch’ship
Meet five Mexicans in the field at the World Wide Technology
ESPN: McIlroy modifies swing during three-week isolation
David Ledbetter: Why hasn’t McIlroy won a major since 2014?
Video – What’s behind McIlroy’s swing change?
Golf Monthly: Tommy Fleetwood makes a big putter change
Action Network makes its predictions on the winner of the WWTC
The Lines: WWTC odds preview and betting guide
Oddschecker: First-round leader picks and predictions
PicksWise has its predictions on what’s going to happen in the WWTC
VSIN: Best bets and golf odds for the World Wide Technology Championship
GolfWeek: Predictions on who will win the World Wide Technology Championship
Golf Monthly: Picks and predictions for the PGA event in Abu Dhabi
PGATour.com: Power ratings coming into Abu Dhabi
Geoff Shackelford: The pro golf horse race
LPGA: Marina Alex moves up in Rolex rankings
Golf Channel: Tour pros have mixed reactions to tournament changes
Palm Beach Post: Charlie Woods advances to state golf tournament
NY Post: Tiger Woods and ex-wife ride together at son Charlie’s tournament
KHOU Houston: Upper Deck Golf is coming to Minute Maid Park
TENNIS BETTING
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WTA Tennis: Making the case for each of the four semi-finalists at the WTA Finals
The Guardian (UK) Swiatek tumbles out of WTA Finals
WTA Tennis: Krejcikova edges Gauff, locks in last semifinal spot at WTA Finals
Tennis Gazette: Tracy Austin sees something “interesting” about Coco Gauff’s serve
Tennis Magazine: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz headline Nastase, Newcombe groups at 2024 ATP Finals
The Athletic: Going over the round robin for the ATP Finals
Tennis Gazette: Tim Henman has reaction to the ATP Finals draw
Tennis-Infinity: Alcaraz Bluntly Told ‘Adjust Your Game’ After His Fast Court Complaints
Tennis World: Medvedev has captivating idea to change tennis schedule
Dimers.com latest pro tennis predictions
Sports Gambler.com forecasts Metz and WTA matches upcoming
LWOS: ATP Metz semi-final predictions
Predict.tennis outlook and stats on Metz, Belgrade, ATP, WTA
ForeTennis looks at all the important matches for today and tomorrow
Today’s best predictions from OLBG.com
Sporty Trader releases predictions on WTA Finals and ATP Belgrade action
ProgSport.com: Stats roundup and picks for today’s matches
Stats Insider issues its data-driven picks for today’s matches
Tennis-Predictions.com free picks on today’s matches and beyond updated hourly
Betting Expert.com: Tennis betting tips and predictions
Sportsbook Wire: Moselle Open betting odds and previews
Your 1×2.com: Predictions on tennis matches from around the world
Pro Tipster: Metz, Medvedev and more
WTA Tennis: Zheng delivers a WTA Finals masterclass
The Express (UK): Coco Gauff makes Jessica Pegula wish after beating rival in WTA Finals masterclass
Jessica Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals
Tennis Threads: Riyadh | Green Group doubles wraps at WTA Finals