OU begins a daunting three-game stretch to close the season when it takes on No. 24 Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field (6:45 p.m., SEC Network). But with No. 11 Alabama and No. 15 LSU looming to close the season, the renewal of an old Big 12/Big Eight rivalry figures to be the Sooners’ best chance of picking up another …

The 2024-25 NHL season turned one month old this week. That’s too small of a sample to draw too many conclusions, right? Forget it. For this edition of the Power Rankings, we’ll be taking a look at the preseason over/under point total futures from ESPN BET compared to each team’s current points pace. Which teams are the furthest off of …

Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🏈 CMC is back: All-Pro Christian McCaffrey is expected to make his season debut for the 49ers on Sunday after an “awesome” performance at practice this week. 🏒 NCAA lifts ban on …

It’s that time of year when schools have to make decisions on their coaches who have underperformed. There are many, starting with Florida State’s Mike Norvell. It’s unthinkable that the Seminoles were ranked No. 10 in the first rankings and are now 1-7 in the ACC and 1-8 overall and playing with no energy or inspiration. Expect a huge exodus …

The Bengals were inside the 5-yard line on the first possession of Thursday night’s game when Joe Burrow completed a short pass to Mike Gesicki, and Ravens coach John Harbaugh threw his challenge flag. To most people watching the game, the question was obvious: Why did Harbaugh think he was going to win a challenge of a pass that looked …

There are four weeks left before the conference championship games, meaning we are inching closer to finding out who will be in the first 12-team College Football Playoff. The initial reveal of the College Football Playoff rankings may have caused some surprises or frustrations, and while fans have to remember there’s still plenty of football left to make one of …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 8, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The 2024-25 NHL season is only a month old, but …

Elijah Molden (22) celebrates one of his team-high three interceptions with teammates. (Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images) Star players were injured. They were starting rookies. They had a brand new coaching staff. There are plenty of reasons why the Chargers shouldn’t have a defense that gives up the fewest points in the NFL. Elijah Molden looks at the unit’s …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after defeating the Texas Longhorns 30-15 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has a lot of respect for the Ole Miss Rebels ahead of their matchup. No. 2 …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss why the Cowboys aren’t starting Trey Lance at QB with Dak Prescott injured and instead starting Cooper Rush. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Cowboys are 7.5 point underdogs at home …

This date in Texas history is part of a daily Longhorns newsletter put together by Texas football beat writer Danny Davis. For this and more phenomenal American-Statesman coverage delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here. Today is Nov. 8, 2024. And on this date in Texas history, the Longhorns played for the first time at Royal-Memorial Stadium. After playing at Clark Field …

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been smoking in the passing game for the Rams. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Matthew Stafford already moved past Eli Manning on two NFL career passing lists. The Rams quarterback is on the verge of doing it again. If Stafford throws a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night at SoFi Stadium, he …

The college football season is officially in the home stretch with the dawn of the second Saturday of November. The committee will now weigh in every week the rest of the way, but in truth all the teams still in the mix know what they need to do. But that won’t stop us from having some fun watching some other …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss whether the Texans defense can stop the explosive Lions offense to pull an upset in Week 10. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript When the Lions have the ball with their …

LSU is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium. It’s come to be affectionately known as “Death Valley,” housing more than 100,000 fans each game day and developing a reputation as one of the top atmospheres in college football. It’s an atmosphere Alabama has, historically, found success in. Since beating LSU 42-0 in its first game at Tiger Stadium on …