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• On Baseball: Mookie Betts Has an M.V.P. Award Within His Grasp. No One Can Interfere.
  With his bat and his glove, Betts has helped lift the Red Sox to a World Series appearance.
• On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Has Plenty of Patience. For Now.
  In his first game with the Lakers, James worked hard to communicate with his teammates and build the chemistry they’ll need in the unforgiving Western Conference.
• Steve Penny Asked F.B.I. to Help Protect U.S.A. Gymnastics’ Image During Sex Abuse Case
  Penny, the former federation president who is charged with evidence tampering in the Larry Nassar abuse case, also discussed an Olympic job possibility with an agent who was investigating Nassar.
• U.C.F. Is the Best College Football Team in Florida. So, Where’s the Respect?
  The College Football Playoff Committee snubbed the undefeated Knights last year. Central Florida still hasn’t lost. The next dynasty?
• On Baseball: For Dave Dombrowski, Another World Series on the Path to the Hall of Fame
  Dombrowski, the Boston Red Sox’ president of baseball operations, has guided three franchises to the World Series.
• That Trendy Trick Play? The N.F.L. Has Been Doing It for Decades
  The halfback or receiver option pass might be in vogue right now, but did you know the Cowboys pulled one off in the Ice Bowl?
• On Soccer: England Still Doesn’t Know What to Make of Marouane Fellaini
  Manchester United’s “warrior” midfielder is not artistic or subtle. But the scorn he often endures is not well deserved.
• N.F.L. Week 7 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
  The Rams shoot for 7-0, the Chiefs try to get back to winning, and Dallas hopes to ride Ezekiel Elliott to victory in a key division game.
• Red Sox Reach World Series With David Price’s Playoff Breakthrough
  Price threw six shutout innings, winning his first postseason start in 12 attempts and sending Boston to the World Series for the 13th time.
• Call It the John Isner Rule: Wimbledon Plans to Add a Final-Set Tiebreaker
  The All England Club says it will introduce tiebreakers at Wimbledon next year when a match reaches 12-12 in the fifth set for men and the third set for women.
• N.B.A. G League to Offer Prospects $125,000 as Alternative to ‘One and Done’
  Eighteen-year-olds who previously played for Duke or Arizona may now be suiting up for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
• After Brewers’ Misdirection, Wade Miley Will Pitch Game 6. For Real, This Time.
  The left-hander’s start in Game 5 was a ruse to get the Dodgers to stack their lineup with righties. He faced one batter, a move consistent with the team’s push toward “bullpenning.”
• Congratulations, You’re a Certified N.B.A. Agent. Good Luck Finding a Client.
  Salaries have never been higher and the glamour of the N.B.A. is at a fever pitch, which means representing players is brutally competitive.
• Q&A: Conquering Mt. Everest, Against All Odds
  Blind since he was 13, the mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer has reached the highest peaks on all seven continents.
• Lakers Lose to Trail Blazers in LeBron James’s Debut
  In a 128-119 loss, James made some thrilling dunks but it was not enough against a strong finish by Portland.
• Broncos 45, Cardinals 10: Broncos End Losing Streak With Rout of Cardinals
  Denver returned two interceptions for first-quarter touchdowns on the way to a resounding victory.
• Avalanche 5, Devils 3: Gabriel Landeskog’s Hat Trick Sends Devils to First Loss of Season
  Landeskog scored twice in the third period as the Devils fell to 4-1.
• Marbella Ibarra, Pioneer of Women’s Soccer in Mexico, Found Dead
  Marbella Ibarra was the driving force behind Mexico’s first professional women’s soccer team. She had been missing for a month before her body was found.
• Top-Ranked Simona Halep Will Miss WTA Finals Because of Back Injury
  Halep withdrew from the eight-player, year-end tournament, which begins Sunday. She was replaced by Kiki Bertens.

The Sporting News©

• Fantasy Football Updates: Carlos Hyde trade to Jaguars makes Nick Chubb a top Week 7 pickup, affects T.J. Yeldon, Leonard Fournette
  Carlos Hyde's traded to the Jaguars has plenty of fantasy impact on Week 7 and beyond (starting with whether Hyde is playing in Week 7). From Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson to T.J. Yeldon and Leonard Fournette, we look at how this affects fantasy rankings and start 'em, sit 'em calls.
• 2018 Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuffs Chart
  Plenty of running back handcuffs will almost certainly see a lot of action during the 2018 season. Here's a look at every starter, backup, and sleeper RB and the top handcuffs to know to target on the waiver wire during the fantasy football season.
• NFL trade news: Browns sending Carlos Hyde to Jaguars
  Jacksonville makes a move to replace Leonard Fournette while Cleveland clears the way for Nick Chubb.
• Week 7 Fantasy RB Rankings
  Committees are getting sorted out, touches are being distributed properly, and injuries are (hopefully) only having a minor impact this week. Our Week 7 fantasy RB rankings are looking strong as a result of all these factors.
• Marshawn Lynch injury update: Raiders RB could miss a month, report says
  Jon Gruden said earlier this week he was concerned about Lynch; an MRI revealed why.
• Week 7 Fantasy Football Podcast: Waiver pickups, sleepers, busts
  From the top trending players to the top waiver wire pickups and potential sleepers/busts, the Sporting News Fantasy experts break it all down in their Week 7 preview podcast.
• Week 7 Fantasy Busts: Do you dare sit Tom Brady, Dalvin Cook if he's active?
  The SN Fantasy staff weighs in on whether to start or sit Tom Brady, Dalvin Cook, and other big-name players in Week 7.
• Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 7: Boom for Baker Mayfield, bust for Jordan Howard
  The Decider is back for Week 7 of fantasy football action. Find out more about key start 'em, sit 'em decisions, potential sleepers, top streamers, and potential busts that could impact fantasy rankings at all positions.
• Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense
  Some tough matchups for top D/STs are making our Week 7 fantasy defense rankings more difficult to put together than usual. We hunt for the top sleepers and waiver wire streamers while looking to avoid the potential busts.
• Week 7 DraftKings Picks: NFL DFS lineup advice for cash games
  Our Week 7 DraftKings cash lineup picks focus on volume and matchups. Check out all of our NFL DFS strategy and advice this week.
• Week 7 DraftKings Picks: Best lineup stacks for NFL DFS tournaments, cash games
  Bennett Bedford from RotoQL is back with his favorite stacks to consider when making your Week 7 DraftKings picks. Get that and more NFL DFS strategy advice, including Vegas totals and over/unders that should be on your radar.
• Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 7: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for cash games
  For Week 7, our Yahoo DFS cash game lineup spends up at QB, targets one of the most consistent WRs in the NFL, and fills in the roster with potential high-volume options that should be solid in NFL DFS contests.
• Week 7 Yahoo Fantasy Football: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for GPP tournaments
  We're stacking up Ravens and Browns in our Week 7 Yahoo daily fantasy football tournament lineup. Why not, you know? Check out the long-shot sleepers and must-have values to get some ideas for your NFL DFS strategy this week.
• Week 7 NFL DFS Picks: Strategy, advice, values for DraftKings, FanDuel
  Knowing the top sleepers and values is a must as you prepare for Week 7 NFL DFS contests. Bennett Bedford from RotoQL goes over his top daily fantasy football picks and provides more strategy advice for DraftKings and FanDuel contests.
• FanDuel Picks Week 7: NFL DFS lineup advice for GPP tournaments
  Get your FanDuel GPP tournament lineups ready for Week 7 with NFL DFS picks and advice from SN Fantasy.
• DraftKings Picks Week 7: NFL DFS lineup advice for GPP tournaments
  Get strategy advice for Week 7 NFL DFS contests with our DraftKings GPP lineup picks.
• Leonard Fournette injury update: Jaguars RB ruled out against Texans
  Coach Doug Marrone was "hopeful" Fournette would be healthy for Week 7, but he will miss his third consecutive game.
• College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 8's daily fantasy football contests
  As we get deeper into the college football season, we can trust the numbers a little more when looking for the best daily fantasy football options. CFBDynasty breaks down Week 8's top picks, values and DFS sleepers for Saturday's DraftKings contests.
• Dalvin Cook injury update: Vikings RB ruled out for Jets game
  Latavius Murray will get a chance to build on his 155-yard showing against the Cardinals.
• Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. explains why he might cramp up: 'I really don't like water'
  Beckham was asked about his recent problems with dehydration, and he had a response many probably weren't expecting.
• Brewers' voracious bullpen relies on velocity, versatility to dominate
  There's no one way for Brewers' bullpen arms to get out batters, but there's a few keys that go into it.
• Tavon Austin injury update: Cowboys WR to miss several weeks with groin issues, won't have surgery
  The 27-year-old wideout was injured in the third quarter of last week's win against Jacksonville.
• Some thoughts on boxing: Canelo to DAZN, legendary boxing quotes & more
  Legendary boxing scribe Thomas Hauser offers some thoughts on Canelo's recent signing with DAZN and gives us a history lesson with some notable quotes and observations from the past.
• Dodgers need World Series win soon to avoid stigma of '90s-era Braves
  The Dodgers are winners of six straight division crowns, but it's going to take a World Series win to avoid an unfortunate narrative.
• Who is Walter Kautondokwa? Someone not content merely being Saunders' replacement
  Walter Kautondokwa, from Namibia, makes his U.S. debut on Saturday night, when he faces Demetrius Andrade for the vacant WBO middleweight title. Will the relative unknown shock the world?
• Tattoos in sports video games face legal challenge
  Mike Evans becomes just the fourth tattooed player in "Madden NFL 19" and the argument over who owns tattoos in recreated works heats up in court.
• Four key takeaways from LeBron James' Lakers debut
  It's only one game, but we finally got to see the new Lakers in action. Let's break down four key takeaways from LeBron James' Lakers debut.
• Paul Butler believes Emmanuel Rodriguez can go deep in World Boxing Super Series
  After losing to Emmanuel Rodriguez in May, Paul Butler believes the Puerto Rican fighter can assemble a deep run in the World Boxing Super Series. Rodriguez faces Australian Jason Moloney in the WBSS bantamweight quarterfinals in Orlando on Saturday, live on DAZN.
• Cardinals fire offensive coordinator Mike McCoy after 1-6 start
  Longtime NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich has been promoted to fill the role on Steve Wilks' staff.
• 76ers' Markelle Fultz on making first NBA 3-pointer: 'It felt good'
  When asked if making a 3-pointer was a relief, Fultz said: "A little bit."
• Mountain West Conference predictions: Biggest games, sleeper teams, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season
  Nevada is the favorite to win the Mountain West in 2018-19, but the Wolf Pack have some competition at the top of the conference.
• College football Week 8 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more
  Check out Sporting News' primer for Week 8 of the college football season: Can Travis Etienne keep up his incredible pace? And who's on upset alert this week?
• ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth talks sideline reporting, the state of the NBA, and learning from Stuart Scott
  Cassidy Hubbarth joined ESPN as a part-time digital host. She’s had a meteoric rise ever since.
• WNBA players call out new G League contracts, and they have a point
  The NBA's G League is offering $125,000 in "select contracts" to promising high school players as a one-and-done alternative. WNBA players have some thoughts on that.
• NBA trade rumors: Could Damian Lillard team up with LeBron James on Lakers?
  It's not a secret. The Lakers are always searching for more stars to play with LeBron James. Would Los Angeles consider a blockbuster trade for Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard?
• Watch Kyle Lowry's heartbreaking pregame 'air bump' handshake with DeMar DeRozan
  The longtime NBA friends and teammates were separated in the offseason when the Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard.
• 5 possible opponents for Manny Pacquiao and how he'd fare against them
  This Sporting News column takes a look at five possible opponents for Manny Pacquiao, before weighing in on Pacman's chances against them.
• NBA trade rumors: Heat's Pat Riley says he's 'pulling the plug' on Jimmy Butler deal
  The Heat and Timberwolves were on the verge of completing a trade before changes proposed by Minnesota led to a breakdown in talks.
• Michelle Wie announces season-ending hand surgery
  Wie, a five-time winner on the LPGA Tour, has played only three regular-season tournaments since July.
• Royce Freeman injury update: Broncos RB sprains ankle against Cardinals, report says
  Freeman finished the night with 13 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown before leaving late in the game.
• Wimbledon to introduce final-set tiebreaker
  Tiebreaks will settle matches at Wimbledon from 2019 onwards when opponents are locked at 12-12 in the final set.
• Ezekiel Elliott: It’s ‘absolutely mandatory’ Cowboys beat Redskins
  Dallas (3-3) has had trouble on the road losing all three of its games away from AT&T Stadium.
• Josh Rosen injury update: Cardinals QB says toe is ‘fine’
  Rosen had a nightmare outing with three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
• LeBron James offers food for thought after losing Lakers debut
  LeBron James warned the Los Angeles Lakers will have to go through adversity before they can show what they are capable of.
• Expert Week 7 NFL Picks: Tips, Advice for Pick 'em, Survivor pools
  Don't finalize your Week 7 NFL picks until you see what the experts at TeamRankings have to say. Get the breakdown on their data-driven strategy advice for your pick 'em pools and survivor pools, and see which favorites and underdogs should be on your radar.
• Manny Pacquiao to return to U.S. for January fight vs. Adrien Broner
  The first big fight of 2019 is set and it involves Manny Pacquiao, who will be fighting in the States for the first time since November 2016.
• Eddie Hearn: New talks could lead to two fights between Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder
  Eddie Hearn discloses Matchroom Boxing's most recent offer to Deontay Wilder's camp for Wilder to fight fellow heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
• Charles Barkley: Only one team can stop Warriors from winning another NBA title
  According to analyst Charles Barkley, it won’t be the Rockets or LeBron James’ Lakers who will overthrow Golden State.
• NBA put itself first — not basketball — in decision to compete against colleges for talent
  The NBA put its own interests first when its G League announced it would offer contracts to elite high school players in direct competition with collegiate basketball.
• LeBron James' Lakers debut: Stats, highlights from season-opening loss to Trail Blazers
  LeBron James and the Lakers fell to the Trail Blazers in his first regular-season appearance with Los Angeles, dropping his record to 0-4 in debuts with new teams.
• 'It's my time now': Demetrius Andrade is planning his long-overdue takeover
  Demetrius Andrade talks with SN ahead of his showdown with Walter Kautondokwa about the many setbacks in his career, why his time is now and how he got the nickname "Boo Boo."
• MLB postseason 2018: World Series schedule, start times, scores, results, bracket
  Everything you need to know about the 2018 MLB postseason.
• Week 7 PPR Rankings: WR
  Our Week 7 WR PPR rankings are loaded with top pass-catchers and high-upside sleepers thanks to key injuries. Let us help with your wide receiver start 'em, sit 'em decisions and waiver wire strategy.
• Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Calvin Ridley, Evan Engram, T.Y. Hilton injuries impacting Week 7 start 'em, sit 'em calls
  Calvin Ridley, Evan Engram, and T.Y. Hilton are among the key pass-catchers giving fantasy football owners start 'em, sit 'em headaches in Week 7. Here are their latest injury updates.
• Three takeaways from the Broncos' win over the Cardinals
  It was all Denver all day in Arizona, as the Broncos jumped out to an early lead off a pick-6 and held on for a 45-10 win on Thursday.
• Week 7 NFL picks against the spread
  Here are our NFL picks against the spread for Week 7 of the 2018 season.
• When does the NCAA men's basketball season start? Tip-off times, 2018-19 tournament schedules
  The 2018-19 NCAA men's basketball season tips off Nov. 6. Here is everything college hoops fans need to know, including a complete schedule of tournaments and neutral-site games.
• Week 7 Fantasy Rankings: Kickers
  Our Week 7 fantasy kicker rankings try to help you find potential streamers and consistent options with four kickers on bye. But, as always, finding consistency at kicker is difficult.
• Week 7 Fantasy Sleepers: Ito Smith, Frank Gore go from waiver wire pickups to starters
  Our Week 7 fantasy sleepers feature a lot of waiver wire pickups, notably veteran Frank Gore and rookie Ito Smith, this week. Find out more about potential top streaming options here.
• Week 7 NFL picks against spread: Cowboys rip Redskins; Chiefs handle Bengals
  In our Week 7 NFL picks against the spread, Dallas goes to Washington and earns an important win in the division. Plus, Kansas City gets back on track at home against Cincinnati.
• Week 7 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RB
  Several notable pass-catching backs are taking on bigger roles in their teams' respective offenses. How high should they be in our Week 7 RB PPR rankings?
• Fantasy Injury Updates: Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon injuries affecting Week 7 RB rankings
  Week 7 features several key RB injuries, including Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, and T.J. Yeldon. Here are the updates on their respective statuses ahead of your fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
• NBA wrap: LeBron James has spectacular start in Lakers debut, but LA falls to Trail Blazers
  James hammered down two thunderous dunks just seconds apart early in the contest, but his Lakers' debut ended with a loss to Portland.
• Week 7 NFL picks straight up: Ravens slow down Saints; Jets upset Vikings
  In our Week 7 NFL picks and predictions, Baltimore secures a win over New Orleans in a close game. Plus, Minnesota's trip to New York is spoiled by a loss to the Jets.
• Week 7 Fantasy PPR Rankings: TE
  Our Week 7 PPR TE rankings are starting to get stronger, and there are some solid sleepers at the normally top-heavy position this week that will certainly help out fantasy football owners everywhere.
• Week 7 Fantasy Rankings: TE
  Our Week 7 TE fantasy rankings deal with some top players on bye, including Jimmy Graham and Jared Cook. How will that impact potential waiver wire pickups and streamers.
• NASCAR at Kansas: Odds, fantasy advice, prediction, sleepers, drivers to watch for Hollywood Casino 400
  Martin Truex Jr. will look for his third win in four races at Kansas Speedway Sunday.
• Red Sox vs. Astros results: Boston takes ALCS Game 5, advances to World Series
  The Red Sox won the AL pennant on Thursday night with a win over the over the Astros in Houston.
• College football schedule: Week 8 TV coverage for top 25 games
  Here's everything you need to know to watch college football's top-25 action on Saturday, headlined by Michigan-Michigan State and N.C. State-Clemson.
• Steelers are set with James Conner, a legit talent at running back
  Le'Veon who? Pittsburgh has a RB who is shining in every aspect of the game, and his name is James Conner. The numbers suggest the Steelers are in good shape moving forward with Conner and Conner alone.
• College football picks, Week 8: Can LSU avoid letdown against Mississippi State?
  Check out Sporting News' picks for the best games of Week 8, including four top-25 matchups, headlined by LSU-Mississippi State.
• Week 7 Fantasy Rankings: QB
  Our Week 7 fantasy QB rankings unlock the keys to understanding one of the deepest positions in fantasy football, and they also delve into top streamers, sleepers, and waiver wire pickups at this point in the season.

FOX Sports©

• Vikings to face shorthanded Jets secondary
  Adam Thielen and the Vikings' offense could be primed for a big game with the Jets' secondary shorthanded
• Chasity Melvin joins Hornets' G League team coaching staff
  Former WNBA player Chasity Melvin joins Charlotte Hornets' G League team coaching staff
• Jaguars trade 5th-round draft pick for RB Carlos Hyde
  The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded a draft pick for Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde as Leonard Fournette recovers from a hamstring injury.
• Jaguars trade draft pick for Cleveland running back Hyde
  The Browns have traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fifth-round pick
• Doctor says Maradona needs prostheses on his knees
  Diego Maradona's surgeon says the Argentina soccer great has no cartilage left in his knees and will need prostheses
• Jury acquits ex-Ohio State football player of rape charges
  A jury in Ohio's capital city has acquitted a former Ohio State University football player of rape charges
• Browns trade Carlos Hyde to Jaguars
  The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to the following trade:
• Jason Whitlock makes the case the new NFL rules are hurting some of the league's QBs
  Jason Whitlock talks NFL and the new rules. Find out why he thinks some QBs are not benefiting from the rule changes.
• Let's Get Defensive with Ben Leber Week 8
  Let's Get Defensive with Ben Leber Week 8.
• Northwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big Ten
  Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers

ESPN©

• Manny Machado is October's newest villain
  After being called a "dirty player" by Christian Yelich for his antics in L.A., the Dodgers shortstop can expect to hear it from fans at Miller Park.
• Everything you need to know about Friday's NLCS game
  With Hyun-Jin Ryu facing Milwaukee's Wade Miley, Game 6 could mean a second straight pennant for the Dodgers -- or a do-or-die finale on Saturday.
• Browns deal RB Hyde to Jaguars for 5th-rounder
  The Browns have traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Jaguars. Hyde, who has rushed for 382 yards with five touchdowns, joins a Jaguars backfield that has been without Leonard Fournette for most of 2018.
• Source: Raiders' Lynch out for extended period
  Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will miss an extended period of time with a groin injury, a source confirmed to ESPN.
• OBJ: 'Respect, value' Mara's opinion for less talk
  Odell Beckham Jr. says his focus is on winning, starting Monday night against the Falcons, and that he values the opinion of Giants co-owner John Mara that he should do "more playing and ... less talking."
• Cardinals fire OC McCoy, name Leftwich to job
  The morning after an embarrassing prime-time loss to the Broncos, the Cardinals fired offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and promoted quarterbacks coach Byron Leftwich to the job.
• Crowder out, Richardson doubtful for Redskins
  The Redskins will be thin on offense for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys. Among the receivers, Jamison Crowder is out and Paul Richardson is doubtful. Running backs Chris Thompson and Adrian Peterson are questionable.
• White: Ignore Mayweather-Khabib boxing chatter
  UFC's Dana White says to ignore talk of a Floyd Mayweather-Khabib Nurmagomedov boxing match and that "Floyd is very good about getting his name out there."
• Somebody tell the Raptors that they're pretty good
  The Raptors don't believe it yet, but they will be trouble for opponents in the East this season.
• Ranking the one-loss teams by playoff potential
  One loss might not sink a team with CFP hopes, but it does mean that everything has to fall into place for a top-four spot in the committee's final rankings.
• Inside the weird, heated, one-sided Clemson-NC State rivalry
  There have been tight games and drama, but NC State has been on the wrong end of the rivalry with Clemson. Will the Wolfpack change its fortunes Saturday?
• Steph Curry at 30: How long can the MVP guard keep this up?
  History has shown that 30 is a dangerous age for point guards, a time when most begin their inevitable decline. This is the inside story of how Steph Curry and the Warriors are fighting back -- and how they plan to win.
• NFL score predictions: A guide to best games, more
  Winners and projections for every matchup. Fantasy nuggets to get you through the weekend. Catch up on Week 7 here.
• Red Sox on to World Series as Price flips script
  David Price overcame his postseason struggles with six shutout innings as Boston won the ALCS by eliminating the defending champs.
• The unlucky legacy of the 2018 Houston Astros
  The defending champs were a dominant team that got smoked by Boston in the ALCS. But they didn't actually get outhit or outpitched.
• Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 7
  Bad beats are part of fantasy football, but Berry's latest one hit him hard. See for yourself, then enjoy the usual advice for setting your Week 7 lineups.
• Inside the dynamic plays and schemes built by Shanahan and McVay
  The Rams' and 49ers' offenses have similar origins, and their concepts have taken over the league. Here's what they do and how they do it.
• NFL's best matchup? Hopkins vs. Ramsey in the conversation
  With similar skills and competitive fire, the showdown of Houston's dynamic WR versus Jacksonville's trash-talking CB is always a "heavyweight fight."
• Doug Pederson has Eagles feeling like their 2017 selves again
  After a tough start, the Eagles coach has helped get his team through an early fog and in the proper state of mind for the grind ahead.
• Frank Gore is balling, and he's tired of people trying to retire him
  Gore's mentality and work ethic are inspiring the Dolphins, and he's certainly not running like a 35-year-old.
• Marty and McGee's Idiots' Guide to Alabama-Tennessee
  Marty Smith and Ryan McGee know Alabama has owned Tennessee for the past decade, but they also know how much this game still means to fans.
• ESPN reporters pick Week 8's biggest games
  Can Michigan State upset Michigan at home? Can NC State win at Clemson? Can Washington State hold off Oregon in Pullman?
• College hoops power rankings: The debate for No. 1 is on
  Kansas and Kentucky are loaded. No surprise there. Duke and UNC are in the mix - as usual. But a couple of other contenders just might surprise you.
• Who is the NHL's greatest goal scorer ever?
  Capitals star Alex Ovechkin wows us with highlights night after night, but is he the best of all time?
• Real or fake? Breaking down NHL's early-season trends
  Goals are being scored at a historic clip, the Golden Knights are struggling and Auston Matthews is on a tear. These can't all hold.
• Quarter-season awards: Hazard, Lucas, Ramsey steal show
  The 2018-19 Premier League season is shaping up to be among the division's best campaigns. Who has stood out especially?
• Who will prevail at the WTA Finals? We rank the contenders
  Naomi Osaka? Caroline Wozniacki? There is no shortage of possible winners at the WTA Finals, but that didn't stop us from giving you our best guess.
• WWE Power Rankings - The Shield takes center stage
  Monday Night Raw and the WWE in general go as The Shield goes, and that's why they're No. 1 in the latest ESPN WWE Power Rankings.
• If GSP returns to MMA, whom should he face?
  Georges St-Pierre said he will come back only for a fight that cements his legacy as one of the greatest ever. Whom would that be against? Our panel weighs the options.
• Brant has a goal: To win first title in Las Vegas
  Back at middleweight, Rob Brant in now ready to show he belongs in the division. He'll take a big step forward with a win against Ryota Murata on Saturday.
• Lewis Hamilton is building an empire, and F1 is just the start
  Lewis Hamilton is on the brink of his fifth world title but says his biggest successes are yet to come. ESPN talks to the Mercedes driver about how he plans to build a brand that goes beyond just Formula One.