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Editorial sports image for The AL West Winner Will Make MLB History for All the Wrong ReasonsMLB

The AL West Winner Will Make MLB History for All the Wrong Reasons

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied at 80-81 entering the final day of the MLB season, guaranteeing the AL West winner will have the worst full-season record of any playoff team in history.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysisRead article
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Mother Nature is the Only Defense Showing Up for Titans-Giants

A wild weather forecast for the Titans-Giants game has models predicting everything from a monsoon to a breezy afternoon, adding chaos to a matchup of winless teams.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Eagles Get Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith Back Just in Time to Face a Battered Bears SquadNFL

Eagles Get Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith Back Just in Time to Face a Battered Bears Squad

Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are cleared for Monday Night Football, while the Eagles rule out Dallas Goedert and prepare to face a Bears team down to its backup quarterbacks.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
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Eagles Get Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith Back Just in Time to Ruin the Bears' Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have cleared the injury report for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, while Hollywood Brown remains out.InjuryGame Preview
Editorial sports image for Caleb Williams Ruled Out for Monday Night Football, Leaving Bears Offense in PurgatoryNFL

Caleb Williams Ruled Out for Monday Night Football, Leaving Bears Offense in Purgatory

Caleb Williams is officially out for Monday Night Football against the Eagles with a hamstring injury, leaving the Bears' offense in a dire spot.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
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Bears QB Room in Triage as Tyson Bagent Listed Questionable for Monday Night

With Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury, backup Tyson Bagent's questionable status for Monday Night Football leaves the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation in primetime peril against the Eagles.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
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The Bears' QB Room is a Medical Tent, But Tyson Bagent Might Actually Play on Monday

Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent is making progress in the concussion protocol and returned to practice, giving Chicago a glimmer of hope for Monday Night Football as Caleb Williams battles a hamstring injury.InjuryGame Preview
Editorial sports image for Puka Nacua Expected to Miss Sunday, But the Rams Have a 195-Yard Davante Adams Shaped Backup PlanNFL

Puka Nacua Expected to Miss Sunday, But the Rams Have a 195-Yard Davante Adams Shaped Backup Plan

Ian Rapoport reports Rams WR Puka Nacua is unlikely to play Sunday against the Broncos due to a hip injury, leaving Davante Adams to carry the load again.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Jonah Coleman Ruled Out, But the Broncos' Backfield Revolving Door Brings Back J.K. DobbinsNFL

Jonah Coleman Ruled Out, But the Broncos' Backfield Revolving Door Brings Back J.K. Dobbins

Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman is out for Sunday Night Football against the Rams with an ankle injury, but J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey have been cleared to return.InjuryGame PreviewRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Sam Darnold Cleared to Return, Ending the Drew Lock Era in SeattleNFL

Sam Darnold Cleared to Return, Ending the Drew Lock Era in Seattle

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is off the injury report and will start Sunday against the Commanders, sending backup Drew Lock back to the bench.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Ravens Injury Nightmare: Ronnie Stanley Out, Zay Flowers Questionable Ahead of Dallas ShowdownNFL

Ravens Injury Nightmare: Ronnie Stanley Out, Zay Flowers Questionable Ahead of Dallas Showdown

The Baltimore Ravens face a brutal injury report ahead of their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, with starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley ruled out and star receiver Zay Flowers questionable.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Steelers Backfield Running on Fumes as Rico Dowdle Ruled Out Against BengalsNFL

Steelers Backfield Running on Fumes as Rico Dowdle Ruled Out Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is out and Jaylen Warren is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving the offense severely depleted.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
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Bills Turn Sunday Pregame Into a Medical Drama with Moore, Coleman, and Oliver in Limbo

Buffalo Bills wide receivers DJ Moore and Keon Coleman, along with defensive tackle Ed Oliver, are questionable and will be game-time decisions against the Los Angeles Chargers.InjuryGame PreviewBetting