The Detroit Lions were looking like a force. It was Dan Campbell’s magnum opus, with an offense hitting body blows against overwhelmed defenses before capping off drives with designer play head shots and a defense that snuffed out opposing run games and dared offenses to beat their tight man coverage. But the Lions, unfortunately, have … Read more
Just before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI’s Forde provide a final preview of the 12-team bracket. They discuss the potential for five to six different teams to have a chance at winning the national championship and share their betting picks for each game. In addition to the playoff … Read more
Former Cubs superstar Sammy Sosa has been invited to the 2025 Cubs Convention after releasing an apology for his alleged past use of performance-enhancing drugs. (Albert Dickson/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images) Legendary Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa is being welcomed back by his former team following a long period of estrangement. Sosa, … Read more
McCourty picks starting five of ex-Patriots, hilariously roasts Edelman originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Former New England Patriots defensive captain Devin McCourty joined NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton on the debut episode of Hoopin’. The three-time Super Bowl champion showed off his basketball skills alongside Burton while speaking on a variety of topics, including … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is looking like he will make his season debut on Saturday against the Houston Texans. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Thursday that Brown has a “good chance” to play after he underwent surgery in September to repair a dislocated sternoclavicular joint in his shoulder that … Read more
Report: Guerendo unlikely to play in 49ers vs. Dolphins game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. It appears the 49ers could be without another starting running back for … Read more
The fantasy football season is winding down, and whether you’re on the verge of glory or lamenting your squad’s untimely demise, there’s no need to hang up your competitive hat just yet. Join a fantasy basketball league and keep that spirit alive! Fantasy basketball brings a new challenge with plenty of excitement for seasoned fantasy … Read more
As the NFL regular season nears its end, there’s a big gap between the best teams in the league and the ones praying for the offseason to get here already. Many teams are either severely devoid of talent, beat up by injuries or both. That’s a reason favorites did well last week. Favorites were 11-5 … Read more
The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks pay tribute to NBA legend Jerry West before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 12, 2024. West died at 86. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) While 2024 was an incredible year in sports, it was also one that saw the losses of so … Read more
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa could disappoint fantasy football managers in a crucial week. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker) Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at six players with bust potential in Week 16. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” … Read more