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September 4, 2025 05:15 PM Denny Carter unpacks why Marvin Mims Jr. being projected as a full-time starting WR for the Denver Broncos makes him a solid flex play in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

The Philadelphia Eagles started their Super Bowl defense with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL’s 2025 season opener at Lincoln Financial Field.Both offenses sputtered in a drawn-out second half that featured a 64-minute delay late in the third quarter due to lightning in the area. When they returned, neither team scored in the remainder of the game. Eagles quarterback Hurts helped seal Philadelphia’s win on the final drive by converting a third-and-3 with a scramble up the middle, eliciting cheers from the crowd for the reigning Super Bowl MVP.The game started on a dramatic note when Eagles…

Our longshot pick of the week focuses on the potential end of a rivalry that has lasted more than 50 years. Sep 4, 2025 • 19:43 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Rice Owls defensive back Marcus Williams (4). Fewer than 10 teams won as an outright underdog in Week 1 of the college football season, but the Week 2 slate for college football offers up a new opportunity for teams to pull off the upset. Rice was one of the few teams to defy the odds last week, and I break down why they’re one…

Zabit Magomedsharipov might be missing the UFC.It’s crazy to think that 2,000 days have passed since we last saw the former featherweight contender in action. Russia’s Magomedsharipov was one of the UFC’s hottest prospects prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A flashy striker with sneaky submission skills, Magomedsharipov brought a well-rounded game to the Octagon and went a perfect 6-0 against some of the best fighters in the world.Ranked as high as #3 in the featherweight division, a 28-year-old Magomedsharipov didn’t continue his career after defeating Calvin Kattar in the three-round main event of UFC Moscow in 2019.Years removed from his…

Tottenham Hotspur announced on Thursday that Daniel Levy has stepped down as the club’s executive chairman with immediate effect after 24 years in post.Levy, who was appointed in March 2001, had become something of a divisive figure among Spurs supporters, overseeing the redevelopment of their home ground into one of the finest stadiums in football along with a state-of-the-art training ground yet delivering just two trophies during his two decades in charge.Peter Charrington, director of owners ENIC, only joined the board as a non-executive director in March but he has been named as Levy’s successor.Sources have told ESPN that Spurs…

The mere speculation that Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez would intentionally hit his own catcher in the chest with a pitch is “preposterous” and “a complete lack of respect for who he is as a person,” the pitcher’s agent said Wednesday.After Tuesday’s game, Valdez said he apologized to catcher Cesar Salazar after hitting him in the chest with a pitch, saying he got “crossed up.”Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe pitcher appeared to shake off Salazar on a 1-0 pitch to the Yankees’ Trent Grisham at the plate with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Salazar then urged Valdez to step off…

Next week, the NBA Board of Governors — better known as the 30 team owners — is meeting in New York, and we know what will be the hot topic of discussion now.The NBA has opened an investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer circumvented the salary cap to get Kawhi Leonard an additional $28 million through a now-bankrupt environmental company, reporting done by Pablo Torre and team for the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast (PTFO). While the NBA league office, under the guidance of Commissioner Adam Silver, will conduct the investigation, it is the…

Northern Ireland are top of Group A after as group favourites Germany were shocked by Slovakia in the opening games of World Cup qualifying. Germany were beaten 2-0 in Bratislava, leaving boss Julian Nagelsmann facing more questions over his squad. David Hancko put Slovakia in front shortly before half-time before Middlesbrough forward David Strelec curled home a fine second goal after 55 minutes to ultimately complete the win. Image: Germany players react after losing to Slovakia in their World Cup qualifier Meanwhile, Justin Devenny and Shea Charles scored their first international goals as Northern Ireland opened their campaign with a…

Week 1 is here, and that means it’s time for the annual tradition of second-guessing your lineup decisions before kickoff. Should you trust that shiny sleeper you drafted in the 12th round, or stick with the “safe” option who could quietly torpedo your week? To help separate sneaky starts from sneaky duds, our Featured Pros have weighed in with their picks. Think of it as your fantasy football GPS: They’ll point out the shortcuts, warn you about the potholes and maybe even save you from driving your roster straight off a cliff. Fantasy Football Week 1 Start/Sit Advice Week 1…

Yes, Packers linebacker Micah Parsons has been limited in practice the past two days with the back injury that became the battleground for his final days in Dallas. No, he’s not expected to miss the game.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Parsons is trending toward playing. He’s currently not expected to require an epidural injection in order to play.While his workload has yet to be determined, expect Parsons — fundamentally a pass rusher — to play in obvious passing situations against the Lions in an out-of-the gates showdown in what was once known as the “black and blue”…