Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their instant reactions and analysis for every major trade after a wild NFL trade deadline before diving into their favorite (and least favorite) things they saw in Week 9 of NFL action.
Nathan McSweeney edges closer to Test debut with first audition as opener
- Australia A captain batted at No 4 in first tour match against India
- Marcus Harris named to open ahead of Cam Bancroft and Sam Konstas
In-form Nathan McSweeney has one foot in the Test team after being confirmed as opener for the final Australia A game. The South Australia captain was the only contender for the vacant batting spot in Australia’s top six to fire in last week’s win against India A in Mackay.
McSweeney top-scored twice in the game, including hitting an unbeaten 88 in the second innings as Australia A sealed a seven-wicket victory over India A. The 25-year-old batted at No 4 in both innings of that match but has been promoted to open with Marcus Harris in the four-day match at the MCG starting on Thursday.
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‘A complete player’: Warner backs opening contender as selectors drop big summer hint
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney will open for the first time in his red-ball career on Thursday, as selectors narrow down their opening candidates for the upcoming summer of Test cricket.
Special teams tells you what kind of safety Sydney Brown will be
It was impossible to watch the hit Sydney Brown delivered to force a fumble on Sunday without thinking about how good he'd be at safety.
’Stand up for that’: Warner’s message to cricket chiefs amid India controversy
David Warner has called for a “follow-up” to umpire Shawn Craig’s ball-tampering comments to India A players in the match with Australia A, suggesting Cricket Australia quashed the incident to avoid controversy ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Yankees Notes: Deadline on Aaron Boone’s option, Gleyber Torres alternatives
Yankees GM Brian Cashman addresses the deadline for the club to pick up the option on manager Aaron Boone's contract for the 2025 MLB season and what options they have at second base with Gleyber Torres now a free agent.
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Big Ten, Boise State, Clemson headline College Football Playoff ranking winners and losers
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Report: 49ers reunite with veteran safety in practice-squad move
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to their practice squad Tuesday.
Making sense of Patriots’ lack of NFL trade deadline day moves
Tom E. Curran gives his take on the Patriots' trade deadline activity and what it means going forward.
Source: 49ers acquire DT depth from Texans at trade deadline
The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive tackle Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
Why Sharpe believes 49ers will win NFC West despite sluggish start
Shannon Sharpe believes the San Francisco 49ers will get back on track and win the NFC West.
Based on past training sessions, Shavkat Rakhmonov ‘pretty confident’ in potential Ian Machado Garry fight
Shavkat Rakhmonov is not worried about a future showdown with Ian Machado Garry. When welterweight champion Belal Muhammad withdrew from his title defense against Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) at UFC 310 on Dec. 7 due to a bone infection, Machado Garry (15-0…