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When Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was injured late in the first half, it looked like it might be the start of a long absence for a key member of the defense in Baltimore. After the game, however, the news was more positive than some might have expected. Hamilton returned to the sideline in the second half with a boot protecting …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained a full participant in Thursday’s practice after tweaking his ankle in Monday’s game against the Buccaneers. Mahomes did not miss an offensive snap in the overtime victory over the Buccaneers. The Chiefs had only two changes to their injury report Thursday, with running back Kareem Hunt (quad) and defensive end George Karlaftis (abdomen) upgraded to …

The 3-5 Cowboys will shift from their $60 million man to his $2.5 million backup. Teammates of Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush believe in Dak’s understudy. “We know what Coop can do,” receiver CeeDee Lamb said this week, via Todd Archer of ESPN.com. “The confidence is still there. Stand in there and deliver.” Linebacker Micah Parsons agrees; he witnessed Rush …

Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams first got together – before they became teammates on the Jets – at a dinner in New York through a mutual friend more than a year ago. It was there the two wide receivers had a chance to get to know each other and build a relationship that has now come full circle. At dinner, …

The Eagles’ starting wide receivers were upgraded in Thursday’s practice. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis, and A.J. Brown (knee) had full participation after limited work Wednesday. Outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) returned to a limited practice after not practicing a day earlier. Offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee) remained limited. Running …

Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack missed practice again on Thursday. Mack is dealing with a groin injury and the two missed practices will make Friday a key day for determining the likelihood that he’ll be able to play against the Titans this weekend. Mack has not missed a game this year and he’s got 26 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced …

Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers. The Lions announced today that they have waived Williams, four days after a 36-yard kickoff return against the Packers that was the biggest play he has made so far in his short NFL career. Lions coach Dan Campbell has repeatedly said that he thinks highly of Williams’ talents, …