NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco believes it's "looking pretty good" for San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey to return in Week 10.
UFC Fight Night 246: Make your predictions for Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 246. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we'll use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9…
Patriots show signs of life at the expense of dysfunctional Jets
At least for one game, the Patriots looked like the more competent team in Sunday's win over the Jets, writes Tom E. Curran.
Yankees starting Jose Trevino at catcher for World Series Game 3, benching Austin Wells
The Yankees hope Jose Trevino can provide some more offense for a struggling lineup.
Bill Belichick doesn’t think the Patriots got enough trading Josh Uche to the Chiefs
The Patriots traded pass rusher Josh Uche to the Chiefs for a 2026 sixth-round pick today, and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn't think that move does anything to help New England.
Tom Curry set to return at Twickenham as England look to surprise All Blacks
- Flanker back after hip injury jeopardised career
- Curry says home side focusing on the breakdown
England have already sprung one early surprise as they prepare to welcome New Zealand to a packed Twickenham this weekend. Few outside the camp expected to hear the Bob Dylan song Like a Rolling Stone booming across their training ground on a damp Monday lunchtime but maybe the urgent choruses of “How does it feel?” were a quiet nod towards the big questions the squad needs to answer this autumn.
England’s ability to turn narrow defeats into victories, settle on their best starting combinations and overcome their summer coaching upheaval all sit high on the list, just behind their primary objective of ending a rollercoaster year on an upward curve. A minimum of three wins from their four Tests against the All Blacks, Australia, South Africa and Japan will be required for a feelgood vibe to take proper hold.
Continue reading...Shane Steichen on Anthony Richardson starting this week: We’re evaluating everything
Richardson has struggled with accuracy as a passer this season.
Patriots-Jets Stock Watch: Brissett, Henry step up in comeback win
Phil Perry reveals his "Stock Up" and "Stock Down" picks from the Patriots' Week 8 upset win over the Jets.
Wild Purdy stat puts 49ers QB in rare company after win vs. Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy accomplished a rare feat in Sunday's second-half resurgence against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium.
Ismail Naurdiev leaving ‘all the crazy stuff’ out during second UFC stint
ABU DHABI – Ismail Naurdiev was surprised when the UFC pink slip came through his email in 2020. He went 2-2 with the promotion before he was released. But a little more than four years later, he's back on the promotion's roster – winning fights once…
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 9: Cedric Tillman is legit
Cedric Tillman, Braelon Allen, and Bo Nix headline the biggest fantasy football targets on the Week 9 waiver wire.
Mario Balotelli returns to Serie A after four years to sign for struggling Genoa
- 34-year-old striker joins as free agent
- Genoa are third-bottom in the standings
Mario Balotelli has signed for Genoa as a free agent, the Serie A club said on Monday, marking a return to the Italian top-tier for the striker after more than four years.
Genoa, third from bottom in the standings, have scored just seven goals in nine league games. The club’s manager, Alberto Gilardino, will hope that the 34-year-old can add to the 52 goals he has netted in 141 Serie A games.
Continue reading...Report: MRI shows Jordan Love avoided major groin injury
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Sunday that the team had a "high level" of concern about quarterback Jordan Love's groin injury, but it looks like they can breathe a sigh of relief in Green Bay.
Packers QB Jordan Love reportedly suffered groin strain Sunday, avoided serious injury
Love sat in the second half of Sunday's win over the Jaguars after sustaining the injury. The Packers face a showdown against the Lions next week.
Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups
Andy Behrens reveals a priority add in the midst of a breakout and some other wavier options ready to help your team.