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Tyler Higbee is the latest player to receive an NFL-issued fine. The tight end’s punishment came after the league deemed one of his celebrations during the Los Angeles Rams’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars a violent gesture. Higbee received a $14,491 fine for celebrating a first-down reception early in the first quarter, NFL insider Tom […]

Any thoughts of Iowa’s offense holding the team back went up in flames in the first half of the Hawkeyes’ college football Week 9 matchup with Minnesota. The Hawkeyes tallied four touchdowns before halftime, finding the end zone in nearly every way imaginable to build a 31-0 lead at the break. Quarterback Mark Gronowski capped […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ offense might be severely shorthanded when they take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. Already preparing to play without Michael Penix Jr., the team also added star receiver Drake London to its injury report late in the week. Neither Penix nor London has been ruled out yet, but the latter joined […]

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered five consecutive losses, giving them the second-longest losing streak in the league entering their Week 8 bye. Despite the team desperately needing a reset, Trey McBride is not happy that he will be missing out on National Tight End Day. McBride enjoyed one of the best games of his career […]

Early Saturday morning, reports surfaced that Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian would be open to an NFL coaching opportunity should one arise in the coming offseason. The report stirred a lot of buzz, but it was swiftly rejected by Sarkisian’s agents, Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz. Sexton and Marynowitz released a statement via the Creative […]

Fans know Justin Herbert as an elite quarterback, but he made his case for the Los Angeles Chargers to give him a look on defense. Herbert took Madison Beer out to the Los Angeles Lakers’ second home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, where he swiftly saved her from a loose ball. Herbert and Beer […]

Iowa State could have a clean injury report for the first time in weeks for its college football Week 9 matchup against BYU. Star defensive tackle Domonique Orange, who returned from a one-game absence in Week 8, is expected to play after initially being listed as doubtful on the early injury report. Orange had been […]

Memphis will have its starting quarterback in the lineup for its biggest game of the 2025 college football season against USF. Despite dealing with an injury during the week, Brendon Lewis is slated to remain in the Tigers’ starting lineup. Lewis, who was questionable throughout the week, is “expected to start,” according to ESPN’s Pete […]

When the Baltimore Ravens headed into their Week 7 bye, the hope was that Lamar Jackson would return from his hamstring injury for their next game against the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be how it will play out. Although Jackson has returned to practice, the latest developments have not been positive. […]

The Michigan-Michigan State college football rivalry has not been as competitive recently, but the Spartans will be in better shape for that game than they have been all season. Jonathan Smith’s team will be as close to fully healthy in Week 9 with left tackle Stanton Ramil and safety Nikai Martinez returning to the lineup. […]

NBA fans love to criticize LeBron James’ sons, Bronny and Bryce, but nobody can ever accuse the 40-year-old of being an unsupportive father. That was evident during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when LeBron James was spotted wearing his youngest son, Bryce’s, Arizona basketball jersey. James is expected to […]

As the WNBA continues to expand, most fans view the league’s growth as a net positive. However, future Hall of Famer Candace Parker wonders if the WNBA’s shift toward the NBA model is creating fewer opportunities for female coaches. From a player’s perspective, Parker approves of the league continuing to add teams and create further […]

In what has been an unfortunate recurring theme, the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 8 injury report is once again filled to the brim. Although not as full as it once was, Kyle Shanahan’s team will still be without Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for their matchup with the Houston Texans. Purdy and Pearsall were both […]

The fantasy football quarterback situation is getting juicier with Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on deck. With injuries, benchings and trades all already affecting the space, there is a lot to digest to stay ahead of the game. Injuries are a big factor in Week 8 on both ends of the spectrum. On […]

The Miami Dolphins should have their star receiver available when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. Despite previously adding Jaylen Waddle to its injury report earlier in the week, the team expects him to remain in the lineup. Waddle was a surprise addition to the Dolphis’ injury report on Thursday, but that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have just discovered a new budding star during their dominant Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The game was yet another chapter in tight end Oronde Gadsden II’s sudden breakout, as he joined Mike Ditka, Brock Bowers and Kyle Pitts with multiple rookie records. Gadsden posted five catches, 77 […]

Jim Harbaugh could not have been more pleased with how the Los Angeles Chargers executed in their Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. A lot went well for the Chargers in the win, but the veteran head coach was particularly impressed with how “violent” his players were on the field. When congratulating his team […]

After four years with the New Orleans Saints, Chris Olave could be moving on at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The star receiver has several potential suitors, including the San Francisco 49ers, who could emerge as a late sleeper candidate. The 49ers have been set at receiver for years, and 2025 is no different. They […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 season just went from bad to worse with linebacker Logan Wilson abruptly requesting a trade from the team. Wilson formally requested a trade on Thursday, ESPN’s Ben Baby reported. He has started each of the Bengals’ first seven games and is fifth on the team with 41 tackles on the year. […]

By suffering a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 8, LSU is now just 1-2 in its last three games ahead of a marquee college football Week 9 matchup with Texas A&M. Every game is a big game in the SEC, but Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers’ offense find themselves in a pivotal sink-or-swim position […]

Perennial light heavyweight title contender Aleksandar Rakic (14-5) looks to snap his three-fight skid at UFC 321 against Azamat Murzakanov (15-0). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with an Aleksandar Rakic-Azamat Murzakanov prediction and pick. Rakic, 33, is ending a year-long layoff after dropping a unanimous decision to eventual champion Magomed Ankalaev […]

Arguably no team has underwhelmed more early in the 2025 season than the Baltimore Ravens, who began the year as Super Bowl Contenders but enter their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears with a mere 1-5 record. Injuries have played a factor, but the Ravens are still just 1-3 with Lamar Jackson in the […]

Despite a brief scare, the Atlanta Falcons should have their quarterback under center for their Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Barring a setback, Michael Penix Jr. intends to play through his bone bruise injury. Penix has been questionable throughout the week, but told reporters that “the plan” is to play in Week 8, […]

The SEC will seemingly be without one of its longest-tenured officials for the foreseeable future. Longtime college football referee Ken Williamson has fallen under scrutiny for his handling of the Week 7 matchup between Georgia and Auburn and has since reportedly been suspended. Since reviewing Williamson’s controversial calls during the game, the SEC has “permanently […]

One week after getting CeeDee Lamb back in their lineup, the Dallas Cowboys will benefit from the return of another receiver. In a pair of corresponding moves, the team activated Jonathan Mingo from injured reserve while placing Trevor Keegan on IR with a neck injury. The Cowboys made the moves official on Monday, as reported […]

Jerry Jones knows that he messed up with Micah Parsons. He will not outright admit it, but he is doing so with his actions. The Dallas Cowboys reportedly contacted the Las Vegas Raiders regarding a potential trade for star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby. The Cowboys tentatively reached out on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Trey Wingo. […]

With NFL Week 8 on deck, the 2025 fantasy football season is quickly approaching its midway point. As the most-streamed position in fantasy football, knowing which defense and special teams units (D/ST) is crucial to winning weekly matchups. Depending on league settings, the Cleveland Browns were likely the top fantasy football defense in Week 7. Jim […]

Few teams are more openly active in the early trade market than the New York Giants, who are not hiding their desperate search for a veteran receiver. Their open forage has dug up several names, including the surprising inclusion of Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle. Along with Waddle, the Giants are also reportedly targeting Jakobi […]

Mike Evans’ collarbone injury during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss will ensure that one of Jerry Rice’s numerous records will remain intact. Entering the 2025 season, Rice and Evans were officially tied with the most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Baker Mayfield memorably hit Evans on an eight-yard seam route in the waning […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ struggling defense will receive help from a new old face. Less than a year after announcing his retirement, Brandon Graham has officially returned to the team for one more season. Graham has been reportedly interested in returning for a while, and he allegedly began finalizing the deal on Monday night. The two-time […]

Brock Purdy’s return will need to wait another week. Mac Jones will receive his fifth start of the year against the Atlanta Falcons despite Purdy returning to practice ahead of the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 7 matchup. Purdy returned from his turf toe injury and has been practicing with the team throughout the week, but […]

The fantasy football season continues in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. As lineups begin to lock, late-week injuries become a thorn in the side of fantasy football managers and affect the wide receiver position more than any other. In Week 7, Puka Nacua and Garrett Wilson were the two most notable late-week injury additions. […]

When Ole Miss hired Lane Kiffin as its next football coach in 2020, it was taking a gamble on someone who had previously developed a reputation for falling short of expectations. The investment has evidently paid off, as Kiffin has turned the Rebels into what he calls an NFL-like program. Kiffin joined Ole Miss just […]

It is no secret that the New York Giants are in the market for a veteran receiver ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. General manager Joe Schoen has been working the phones, with the Las Vegas Raiders’ Jakobi Meyers emerging as a potential option. Meyers is not the only option, as the Giants have […]

After multiple weeks of suffering through the disastrous Jake Browning experiment, Ja’Marr Chase is excited to finally play with a competent quarterback again. His connection with Joe Flacco was immediately evident in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, a point he reiterated afterward. Flacco’s presence immediately elevated Chase, who posted a […]

The New York Jets will be without their best offensive player in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Star receiver Garrett Wilson will miss his first game of the year with a knee injury. Wilson has been dealing with the ailment all week and was officially ruled out for Week 7 on Friday, CBS Sports’ […]

Aside from his four MVPs, fans commonly associate Aaron Rodgers with his unique success on Hail Mary attempts. He has yet to bring that with him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but came within a few feet in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With his best days now far behind him, Rodgers […]

Following a disastrous start to the 2025 season, the Houston Texans have finally seemed to figure themselves out. Despite their improvements, the Texans are still just 2-3 entering Week 7, emphasizing the importance of their prime-time road matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. The Texans began the year by losing their first three games in what […]

Two bantamweight veterans collide at UFC Vancouver on Saturday when Cody Gibson (21-11) takes on Aoriqileng (25-12, one no-contest). It is time to continue our UFC Vancouver odds series with a Gibson-Aoriqileng prediction and pick. Gibson, 38, will make his sixth consecutive walk to the octagon and 10th UFC appearance overall. “The Renegade” is looking […]