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BBC viewers will be able to watch Premier League highlights this season more than two hours before Match of the Day.The iconic Beeb highlights programme is set to return to screens this Saturday.2Match of the Day is set to begin a new era this weekendCredit: PAPlay Dream Team now!Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 seasonMark Chapman will host the first show of the post-Gary Lineker era.In addition to Lineker’s departure following 26 years in the hotseat, the BBC will be making other changes to its Premier League output.Match of the Day will continue to provide fans with…

It’s not a ripple effect but a tidal wave on the ever-evolving high-leverage ecosystem when a closer like Houston’s Josh Hader gets placed on the 15-day injured list. The senses of fantasy managers were triggered when the veteran closer did not warm up at the bottom of the eighth with his team leading by one run on Monday night against Boston. After the game, it was reported that he experienced shoulder discomfort and was subsequently placed on the injured list for only the second time in his career, although his first stint was due to a COVID-19 designation in 2021.Manager…

Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA regular season is more than two months away, with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting ring night against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21.But it is never too early to look ahead to the storylines that will dominate the 2026 offseason. That includes the futures of superstars LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry, the 2026 draft, and whether the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers can return to championship contender status after injuries to franchise players. Plus, with the help of ESPN NBA draft insider Jeremy Woo, we’re taking an early…

When Whyte describes himself as “someone who is not supposed to be here” it is hard to argue with him, even if one would suggest entirely different reasons for one’s surprise than the reasons Whyte himself would suggest. For the truth is, although Whyte rightly points to his upbringing as something tough he had to overcome, there is also the small matter of inactivity, of which he has experienced plenty as a pro. This inactivity, of course, was often the consequence of him providing drug-testers with a positive sample. That was the case in 2012, when Whyte first failed a…

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The best team against the spread last season. The most bettor-friendly starting quarterback in the NFL. And the team that has recorded just one season-opening victory in the last 14 years.They all reside in the AFC.AdvertisementSo, too, does the franchise that has captured nine consecutive division titles — and another that is mired in the longest postseason dry spell in pro sports.These are among the 48 NFL betting trend nuggets — three for each AFC team — Yahoo Sports unearthed to help put you on the path to profitability for the 2025 season. Shout out to the Sports Odds History…

Another special guest has been added to the attendee list for UFC 319. There has been some buzz going into Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Chicago. Headlining the show will be a middleweight title fight between the two best 185-pounders today. Champion Dricus du Plessis hopes to thwart the challenge of Khamzat Chimaev, who is unbeaten in his pro MMA career. There will be plenty of notable spectators inside the United Center this weekend. Fresh off a split decision victory over Robert Whittaker, Reinier de Ridder will be in attendance for UFC 319. He revealed his presence during an interview with…

After a 15-2 finish in 2024, the Lions’ coaching staff was poached this offseason. They lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.  Not having Ben Johnson call plays for Detroit in 2025 is a massive change for the team. To replace Johnson, the Lions hired John Morton as their next offensive coordinator. He served as a senior offensive assistant in 2022 for Detroit. All-Pro WR Amon-Ra St. Brown admitted to the team having “struggles” with their new OC. However, he believes “it’s just a matter of time” before the offense starts clicking. Will the Lions’ offense take…

On the heels of a new relationship with ESPN, MLB is reportedly looking to redistribute some of its games. MLB’s executives are in negotiations with NBC, Apple, Netflix and ESPN to potentially create new broadcasting packages, per The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.NBC/Peacock and Apple TV+ are contenders to take over “Sunday Night Baseball” and the first-round playoff games, per Marchand. (NBC originally made an offer to take over Sunday Night Baseball in May, with Apple emerging as a contender later on.)Advertisement”Sunday Night Baseball,” considered one of MLB’s flagship programs, has been on ESPN for more than 30 years, but was part…

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insightJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterTalks over a potential title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker have been delayed, according to promoter Frank Warren, who has said the Ukrainian is suffering from an injury.After Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in their rematch in July, staying unbeaten and retaining the undisputed heavyweight titles, attention quickly turned to his next challenger.The consensus is that Parker, 33, is the most-deserving opponent for Usyk, and the 38-year-old was recently ordered to defend his belts…