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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fahreed break down the first two games of the NLCS with the Milwaukee Brewers leading the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 and discuss if the Dodgers can dig out of this hole.
The Spurs, Thunder and Knicks are the obvious contenders, but which teams can challenge them?
Alfredo Brown looks at players to buy and sell going into Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
There were plenty of storylines in Week 5, but the Texans’ trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. dominated the headlines. He now gets a chance to turn his career around in Houston.
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Micah Parsons’ comments on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ all-time clock management blunder in Week 5, breaking down the factors at play in the situation.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Joe Brady’s eye-opening comments about James Cook’s fumbles, examining what could be next for the Buffalo Bills’ backfield.
Mike Florio takes Chris Simms through PFT’s Week 6 power rankings, breaking down why there’s a three-way tie at 12 and how the Detroit Lions are in the bottom half.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss the Rams’ slow 2-3 start after a blockbuster offseason that saw the team add Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, breaking down how Los Angeles must respond.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio react to the Cowboys having players-only meetings to address the team’s defense, with Simms saying that players-only meetings rarely change much in his experience.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Dan Quinn’s comments on the Commanders’ colossal blunder against the Giants and discuss the questions they have in the aftermath of the mistake.
NFL
Ongoing social unrest in Paris has raised questions regarding the Steelers-Saints game due to be played there in 11 days.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter called the quarterback day-to-day with an ankle injury.
The Cardinals opened the practice window for safety Kitan Crawford on Wednesday.
The Eagles have gotten several players back on the practice field on Wednesday.
NBA
Get ready for your fantasy basketball draft with Rotoworld’s FREE draft kit, including rankings, player profiles for the 2026-27 season.
The question in Philadelphia isn’t talent, it’s fit and chemistry. And health.
Brandon Miller has a chance to shine in Charlotte, while Dylan Harper is among several young players looking to make a leap in 2026-27.
Right now, Antetokounmpo can sign for three more years, in January that becomes four, next summer it’s five.
MLB
Dan Patrick discusses the breaking news of Shohei Ohtani set to be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers and why they need to close out the series before the Dodgers crawl back.
Kevin Frandsen joins Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst to discuss whether he would play Shohei Ohtani, how truly good the Brewers are, and an insider’s look at a clubhouse cafeteria.
Major League Baseball moved the start time up five hours in order for the series to remain on schedule.
Joey Votto joins Dan Patrick for insight into Shohei Ohtani’s struggles through injury and if a potential benching would signal the “beginning of the end” and if we are underestimating the Guardians or Rays.
Premier League
Liverpool fans will adore this Bradley Barcola hat trick video after the Reds star burned bright with a trio of UEFA Champions League goals against LASK Linz on Wednesday.
The 2026-27 League Cup has reached the fourth round, with a minnow guaranteed to reach the quarterfinals
Here’s the latest Premier League table for the 2026-27 season.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
College Football News & Analysis
Before Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney took the Big Ten by storm and became two of CFB’s most unexpected success stories, Jeff Bourne was at the center of it all at JMU.
Nicole Auerbach explains why even though they aren’t her exact top 5, Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami have pulled away from the field as early National Championship favorites.
Week 6 absolutely delivered, from a stunning result in Eugene to the upset in the Red River Rivalry game and everything in between.
No So Fast’s Paul Pabst feels that Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer should not have publicly aired out cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. during a close game against Georgia.
College football insider Bruce Feldman joins Not So Fast to break down Georgia vs. Alabama, Texas’ inconsistency, Jeremiah Smith’s greatness and more.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach discuss Texas’ rivalry game loss to Oklahoma and what’s next for the Longhorns after more inconsistency on offense.
John Fanta talks about the noise surrounding Penn State’s football program after an extremely disappointing loss against USC, and a rough start to the 2026 season.
Motor Sports
Triple Crown races return in 2027 at Anaheim, Arlington, and Foxborough.
Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher has wanted to host an SMX Playoff round since the concept was announced. Now is as good a time as any.
Chase Briscoe certainly is giving it his best effort after winning back-to-back playoff races.
It’s the second consecutive win for Briscoe, who wins by 0.029 seconds in a duel of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers.
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Rotoworld
Denny Carter breaks down which pass catchers are running hot in air yards conversion, and which players are running cold
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the impact that TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle injury will have on Rhamondre Stevenson’s usage in the coming weeks.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down the fantasy fallout from Deebo Samuel’s hamstring injury, including why Mike Evans could see supercharged targets and whether Brandin Cooks is worth adding.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter squash fantasy managers’ concerns about Puka Nacua’s potential production numbers. With his performance so far, players would have to get past him to finish as the No. 1 WR in fantasy.
Gary Davenport breaks down the fantasy football defense landscape headed into Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
Using multiple data points in draft prep can help fantasy managers unearth value picks.
Betting
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Golf
Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy constantly has been looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.
Unlike the PGA Tour, which has barred members of LIV Golf from competition since its inception in 2022, the DP World Tour had granted eligibility to participate in tournaments.
His best par save came on the par-3 16th when he hit a long shot from a greenside bunker to a foot.
Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic.
Rahm signed a reported $300M deal with LIV Golf in December 2023 and has won three-straight season long individual titles.
Patrick Reed hasn’t been on a Ryder Cup team since 2018.
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The 49ers forced three turnovers, leading to two short touchdown drives and a defensive score, and they sacked Sam Darnold four times in the first half.
The Lions gave up a touchdown to start the game, but since then it’s been all Detroit in Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn slammed his headset down on the sideline as the clock hit zero in overtime of Sunday’s 27-27 tie with the Giants and he got a chance to share what he was thinking as the Commanders blew their chance at a game-winning field goal try by letting time run out with the ball on the New York 24-yard-line.
The 49ers lead the Seahawks 14-10, but they will have to play the rest of the game without linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
Sean Payton’s return to calling the offensive plays for the Broncos has not resulted in a major change in fortune for the unit, but they did enough to take a lead into halftime for the first time this season.
