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There are multiple ways to dominate your fantasy football draft. One of those ways is finding running backs outside the top 24 that could end the year as a top 12 guy. Last year, only one running back drafted outside the top 24 in ADP finished the season as an RB1. Chase Brown had an ADP of RB36 and 111.2 overall but finished last year as the RB10, averaging 15.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Bucky Irving (RB13) and Chuba Hubbard (RB14) finished just outside the top 12. Yet, they had a preseason ADP outside the top 40 running…

Jets quarterback Justin Fields’ toe injury appears to be no big deal.Fields limped off the practice field yesterday and rode a cart inside, causing immediate fears that the Jets had lost their new starting quarterback to a serious injury. But Fields is already back on the practice field today, and reporters on the scene say he’s jogging without a limp.Although Fields is sitting out some of the quarterback drills, there’s nothing about the way he’s moving that would indicate his injury is a concern.Officially, the Jets have described Fields as day-to-day with a dislocated toe. After the Jets lost Aaron…

Brett OkamotoJul 25, 2025, 07:47 AM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

Women have been banned from playing sport in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in 2021.In a press release, Fifa says the newly-established team “represents a significant step forward in giving Afghan players the international platform to which they aspire”, while also minimising the “risk of harm”.As well as football coaching, the camps will give players access to support in other areas, including physical preparation, nutrition, psychological care and safeguarding.”Fifa stands firmly with Afghan women – at home and in exile – and remains committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where they can pursue their football dreams and be seen,…

Inside the Lines team The Inside the Lines Team powers the SportsLine Model and is giving you their favorite picks for free. You have seen us or our projections all over the CBS Sports and SportsLine universe but now you have one page where all of our personal best bets are posted daily. Follow them @kenzbrooksbets, @stephenohcbs, @jakefetnercbs,  @taftgantt, and if you want to take advantage of the best odds spotlighted in our picks, click here.  We are in the ‘slow season’ for sports but that has not stopped the team from racking up some tremendous results and we encourage you to check some of…

The NBA offseason has slowed down. Way down.That doesn’t mean the action is over, there are still a few things worth keeping an eye on. There are still four restricted free agents — Jonathan Kuminga (still seeking a sign-and-trade that nets him around $30 million per season), Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, and Quentin Grimes. Additionally, a handful of veterans can receive contract extensions, including Luka Doncic (who is expected to re-sign with the Lakers, with minimal drama), Kevin Durant, Trae Young, and De’Aaron Fox.And, there are still some open roster spots to fill. Here are the 10 best free agents…

Timothy Bradley Jr.Jul 25, 2025, 07:58 AM ETCloseTimothy Bradley Jr. is a boxing analyst for ESPN. He was a two-division, five-time world champion and is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Bradley is also the recipient of the 2023 Sam Taub award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism.Editor’s note: This story was originally published in September 2024.The term “passage” refers to transitioning from one state to another. In boxing, a fighter may evolve from being a touted prospect to a title contender, and hopefully from a champion with long-lasting success to an all-time legend. Each fighter approaches these…

July 25, 2025 Get notifications when new DFS & Betting episodes are released Best Ball cheat codes on today’s Fantasy Footballers DFS & Betting podcast! Borg & Betz assemble the best and brightest minds around the best ball industry to share their 2025 cheat codes to help you take down a tournament. They also discuss a few recent news items from beat reporters and how to adjust in Best Ball Welcome to “DFS and Sports Betting For The Rest of Us.” Take your DFS and Betting Fantasy Football game to the next level on DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog Fantasy. —…

Josh WeinfussJul 25, 2025, 06:00 AM ETCloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University.AMELIA WILSON LOVED basketball.A decade ago, when she was 12, hoops was her thing. It wasn’t her first love, though. That was always football.Starting when she was 3, Wilson remembers sitting with her father, former Div. III player Lawyer Wilson, Jr., and watching his beloved Philadelphia Eagles, who eventually became her…

This tilt could turn into a rockfight, but that doesn’t mean Paige Bueckers will be brought down into the muck with everyone else, as our WNBA betting picks explain. Jul 25, 2025 • 08:53 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers with the ball. In their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries are in the playoff mix. Their opponent Friday, the Dallas Wings, would love nothing more than to put a dent in those plans. Our Wings vs. Valkyries predictions and WNBA picks for July 25 look at the total, as recent…