Young darts players shine at Players Championship, but shocks also abound. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries cruised into second round with dominating victories, while reigning world champion Michael van Gerwen crashed out in a 6-1 defeat. Source:

BBC Sport

2024 Players Championship: Luke Littler and Luke Humphries through to second round but Michael van Gerwen crashes out

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries breeze into the second round of the Players Championship but Michael van Gerwen crashes out.

** San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's status for Week 12's matchup with the Green Bay Packers is uncertain due to right shoulder soreness. He did not practice on Friday and was downgraded from questionable to out on the NFL's injury report. General manager John Lynch described his status as "tenuous." If Purdy can't play, Brandon Allen may start instead. ** Source:

Yahoo Sports

49ers QB Brock Purdy, DE Nick Bosa out for Week 12 game vs. Packers

Purdy's shoulder soreness is serious enough that he won't play against the Packers.

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Update: Picks for Week 6 A flurry of injuries and inconsistent performances have created opportunities on the waiver wire. Jordan Clarkson is a top pick-up for scoring, while Dalano Banton has found consistency off the Portland bench. Anthony Black offers flashes of brilliance, but his workload remains unreliable. Other viable options include Robert Williams, Jordan Clarkson, and Anthony Black's teammate, Dalano Banton. Source:

CBS Sports

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 6: If you

Players you need to pick up for Week 6

AI-Powered Picks Released for Week 13 College Football Games A self-learning AI model has provided predictions for various college football games in Week 13, including matchups between top-ranked teams. The model uses historical data and evaluates the strength of opponents' defenses to make informed picks. Source:

CBS Sports

Self-learning AI makes college football against the spread, money line, over/under picks for Week 13 matchups

SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 13 college football odds and revealed its college football predictions, college football score predictions and col...

** Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe faces early struggles with eight goals in 11 appearances, prompting concerns about his adaptation to a central striker role. Former team-mate Karim Benzema suggests Mbappe may not be suited for the position. ** Source:

CBS Sports

Kylian Mbappe early struggles with Real Madrid: Why it

The French superstar is struggling to hit the heights in Spain and with Les Bleus

** The No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers are set to face their biggest challenge of the season against the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, with the Buckeyes favored by 10.5 points in the latest odds. Indiana remains unbeaten this season, while Ohio State has won 21 straight meetings between these teams. ** Source:

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Ohio State vs. Indiana odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, Week 13 predictions by proven model

SportsLine

"McNeese Cowboys take on Illinois State Redbirds in NCAA Basketball game. McNeese leads 43-36 after one quarter, looking to improve their record to .500. The Redbirds are fresh off a 107-52 win over Trinity (Ill.). Both teams have high-powered offenses and are vying for a win." Source:

CBS Sports

How to watch McNeese Cowboys vs. Illinois State Redbirds: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday

How to watch McNeese vs. Illinois State basketball game

UTSA Roadrunners Host Temple Owls in AAC Battle The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will face off against the Temple Owls on Friday evening in an American Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup. The UTSA Roadrunners have been on a roll, with two consecutive victories and a high-powered offense averaging 43.8 points per game over their last four contests. Meanwhile, the Temple Owls are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season, despite recently snapping a two-game losing streak against Florida Atlantic. The latest odds via SportsLine consensus favor UTSA by 17 points, with an over/under of 56.5 points. The outcome of this game is uncertain, as both teams have shown the ability to score and make crucial plays on defense. Source:

CBS Sports

UTSA vs. Temple odds, line, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Nov. 22 predictions from proven model

SportsLine

Purdue Boilermakers and Michigan State Spartans Face Off in Crucial Big Ten Matchup The Purdue Boilermakers (1-9, 0-7 Big Ten) and Michigan State Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) will clash on Friday night at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks, with the Boilermakers having dropped nine consecutive games and the Spartans three in a row. The Spartans need a win against Purdue and Rutgers to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2021. Michigan State holds a 36-29-3 edge in the all-time series, but Purdue won the last meeting 40-29 in 2021. The game's outcome is uncertain, with SportsLine's model projecting a close contest. The model leans towards an Under on the total, predicting 44 combined points, and suggests one side of the spread will hit well over 60% of the time. Source:

CBS Sports

Purdue vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, line: 2024 Week 13 college football Friday picks by proven model

SportsLine

Golden State's Steph Curry praises teammate Buddy Hield for intense practice routine, citing similarities in work ethic. Source:

Yahoo Sports

Steph reveals what surprised him about Buddy's practice routine

Steph Curry has been surprised by Buddy Hield's practice routine since he joined the Golden State Warriors.

"The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for a crucial matchup against their AFC West rivals, the Baltimore Ravens. Despite having a relatively easy schedule so far, the Chargers have shown resilience and a strong defense that has been able to pressure the oppositions. The Chargers' offense, led by quarterback Justin Herbert who is playing at an all-time in early downs. The Ravens will look to exploit this with Lamar Jackson at the rushing attempt on play-action plays. The Chargers can make it tough for running game which ranked 27th in explosive run rate allowed on early downs, and has a lot of great defensive unit that has done very well against the pass but are vulnerable when Lamar Jackson is able to scramble and get out of this game." Source:

Yahoo Sports

Football 301 Playbook: Sights set on the HarBowl and how much-improved Chargers can challenge Ravens

Early downs. Turbo-charged Justin Herbert. Derrick Henry screen pass wrinkles. Lamar Jackson advantages vs. the Chargers' defense. Nate Tice breaks...

Morocco to host Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) 2024, with challenging group stage draw for hosts and defending champions. Source:

BBC Sport

Wafcon 2024 groups: Hosts Morocco drawn with Zambia, Nigeria get Tunisia and South Africa land Ghana

Tournament hosts Morocco are handed a potentially difficult group at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn with Zambia.

** Colorado Football Star Quarterback Shedeur Sanders' lead role after his father Deion Sanders was involved in many transfers and was considered as one transfer players, who can shine together with his team, I believe has potential for success. "Shedeur has shown great chemistry with his teammates that follow him, that make them want to play with him."- ** Source:

The Athletic

Shedeur Sanders’ recruiting pitch to bring talent to Colorado is playing out as promised

To get to where they are now, the Buffs needed much more. The quarterback, teammates say, knew it, which is why he went to work.

NBA Early Concerns: Lakers, Warriors, Celtics, and Cavs. Source:

The Athletic

Each NBA team’s biggest concern a month into the 2024-25 regular season

From free-throw shooting to superstars not playing like superstars, nearly every team has something to worry about at this point.

** Odell Beckham Jr.'s incredible one-handed catch during a 2014 NFL game is still widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in sports history. The play, which was made against the Dallas Cowboys, has been replayed and celebrated for years. ** Source:

The Athletic

Ten years later, Odell Beckham Jr.’s one-handed catch has stood the test of time

On a Sunday night in November 2014, Beckham made a play that's held up for a decade as one of the greatest receptions in NFL history.

** Russell Wilson's inconsistent offense hinders Steelers' win, despite big plays against Browns. Justin Fields also played a key role. ** Source:

The Athletic

The Steelers’ offense has two quarterbacks … and a slew of unanswered questions

The Steelers' offense has stalled under Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields' presence only complicates things after an ugly loss in Cleveland.

Several college football teams are vying for spots in the upcoming playoff, with undefeated Army and top-ranked Notre Dame among those seeking to remain unbeaten. The Big 12 is also experiencing its share of drama, as several teams vie for a spot in the conference championship game. Meanwhile, Colorado has won four consecutive games and seven of their last eight, putting them in contention for a potential playoff appearance. Source:

The Athletic

Week 13’s top 10 college football games: Indiana-Ohio State, Army-Notre Dame and Big 12 battles

Indiana-Ohio State feels like a Playoff play-in game, while Army-Notre Dame has hints of elimination stakes. Plus, Big 12 chaos!

** NFL Flexes Denver Broncos' Week 16 Game into Thursday Night Football Slot, Altering Schedule and Giving a National Audience a Look at Rookie Quarterback Bo Nix. ** Source:

The Athletic

NFL moves Broncos-Chargers in Week 16 for first ‘Thursday Night Football’ flex

AFC West divisional tilt between two playoff hopefuls replaces Browns vs. Bengals as Prime Video's game of the week.

Michele Kang's significant investment in women's soccer is making headlines. As a minority investor and later majority owner of the Washington Spirit, she played a crucial role in setting a new valuation standard for NWSL teams. Her subsequent investments in Lyon's women's team, the London City Lionesses, and USA Rugby demonstrate her commitment to empowering women's sports. Kang's plans for public service and giving back in her fourth decade seem to be gaining momentum as her global multi-club organization takes off as a major hub focused innovation health performance of women athletes largest kind. Source:

The Athletic

How Michele Kang became one of the biggest investors in women’s soccer

Kang sees this moment in women's sports as a "tipping point" for investment, something that can't be stopped

** Las Vegas Businesses Feel the Strain from Formula 1 Racing. Local owners claim significant financial losses due to traffic congestion and road closures caused by the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while organizers argue that the event brings in substantial economic benefits. ** Source:

The Athletic

As Formula 1 thrives in Las Vegas, some local businesses still feel the financial strain

Race organizers and Clark County have made efforts to lessen the burden on local businesses, but many still resent F1's presence.