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Who got the worst of initial CFP rankings? Analysts think it’s Tennessee

Tennessee football is having a very strong 2026 season, one that has them right in the middle of the race for the SEC title and a spot in the College Football Playoff as the calendar flips to November. Josh Heupel’s group has put together some impressive performances and will clearly be a tough out for anyone down the stretch this season. On […] The post Who got the worst of initial CFP rankings? Analysts think it’s Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 53m ago
Giants Get Bad News on Jonathan Taylor Pursuit Before Trade Deadline

At 4-2-1, the New York Giants have become the favorites to win the NFC East. On Sunday, they will take on a Philadelphia Eagles team that has lost six consecutive matchups.With the rest of the division in apparent disarray, the Giants have a strong chance of cementing their position as the favorites. Additionally, the NFL […] The post Giants Get Bad News on Jonathan Taylor Pursuit Before Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Police officer drops spicy Lakers, LeBron James-Luka Doncic take in middle of JR Smith’s arrest

Former NBA star JR Smith was arrested on September 29 in Royse City, Texas, after an automated license plate reader flagged his vehicle for an active warrant over an alleged incident with a family member on September 18. The bodycam footage of the arrest has been made public, and, well, it turns out the police officer had a few things to say about […] The post Police officer drops spicy Lakers, LeBron James-Luka Doncic take in middle of JR Smith’s arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Bees and Polar Bears make mark at AAA Cross Country State Championship

FAIRMONT — Cross country runners from Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont secured Top 10 individual finishes and First-Team All-State honors in their final race of the season, the 2026 Class AAA Cross Country State Championship. On the girls side, Fairmont Senior junior Sadie Kirkland set the standard, finishing as the state Class AAA state runner-up with a mark of 19:01.70, which etched her ...

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
It's time for the 106th East-West game this week in Fairmont

FAIRMONT — Wins have been difficult to come by for both the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears and the East Fairmont Bees this season. That will make victory that much sweeter for whoever emerges from the 106th edition of East-West Game this Friday night with bragging rights in West Virginia’s oldest continuously-played high school football rivalry. For the Polar Bears, one of their more difficult ...

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Skip Bayless Explains Why He’s ‘Not Writing Off’ Washington Commanders Amid Poor Record

Skip Bayless is not ready to dismiss the Washington Commanders despite their disappointing record, pointing to reasons the team could remain relevant in the NFC East. His view comes after a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, a result that offered a needed boost following a difficult stretch. The win moved the team to 2-4-1 […] The post Skip Bayless Explains Why He’s ‘Not Writing Off’ Washington Commanders Amid Poor Record appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
John Harbaugh Gets Blunt on Giants’ Trade Deadline Strategy

The New York Giants, despite all the detrimental injuries they’ve faced thus far through the 2026 season, find themselves with a commanding lead in the NFC East coming out of their Week 8 bye.As we now know over the last week or so, the Giants seem prepared to be aggressive ahead of the November 10 […] The post John Harbaugh Gets Blunt on Giants’ Trade Deadline Strategy appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 23h ago
Michigan’s MAC Football Tradition in Danger as Abdul El-Sayed Seeks a U.S. Senate Seat

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Michigan football is not limited to Ann Arbor and East Lansing. The Mid-American Conference has helped make college football part of communities throughout the state. Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan provide important athletic opportunities and bring fans, alumni and visitors to their campuses. These programs matter. MAC football also…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Michigan State Athletics is Being Forgotten by Abdul El-Sayed’s Vision for Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State athletics is an important part of the state’s identity. From Spartan football to basketball and the university’s Olympic sports, Michigan State provides opportunities for student-athletes while bringing national attention to East Lansing. College athletics is undergoing an enormous transformation. NIL, revenue sharing, conference realignment and rising operational expenses have…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Nov 3
Oklahoma Sooners suffers historically embarrassing upset loss in season opener

Porter Moser and the Oklahoma Sooners started the 2026-27 season on the wrong track, suffering a historically bad 68-64 home loss to the East Texas A&M Lions on Monday night. Moser has been a head coach in college basketball since 2000, starting his sixth season with the Sooners. He has led Oklahoma to three postseason appearances, including an […] The post Oklahoma Sooners suffers historically embarrassing upset loss in season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
What Abdul El-Sayed’s Anti Sports Philosophy Could Mean for Michigan State Spartans Fans

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State has built generations of memories around a sport that demands toughness, commitment and physical sacrifice. But the future of football is increasingly tied to questions about player safety. Those questions have also entered Michigan’s political conversation through Abdul El-Sayed. The Democratic Senate candidate previously questioned football’s long-term health consequences…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Dave Portnoy accuses 76ers’ LeBron James of setting a poor example with mid-game wine sip

LeBron James is approaching the age of 42 and is enjoying every single second he has left on an NBA court. On Monday night, in the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 126-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls, he continued his quirky era by taking a sip of wine from a fan’s cup in the middle of the game after he ran all the way to the baseline on […] The post Dave Portnoy accuses 76ers’ LeBron James of setting a poor example with mid-game wine sip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Giants’ John Harbaugh admits calling AFC team as trade deadline looms

With the trade deadline just around the corner, the New York Giants may be ready to shake things up and find the final piece of the puzzle as they try to keep their grip on the top spot in the NFC East. Standing pat has not always been a winning formula, and tinkering with the roster could help the Giants, who have a 4-2 record, get over the hump […] The post Giants’ John Harbaugh admits calling AFC team as trade deadline looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win

St. John’s started off on the right foot, picking up a season-opening 78-63 win over Monmouth on Monday night.The Red Storm are loaded with talent, more than capable of winning a third straight Big East title. It helps that they’re led by none other than head coach Rick Pitino.Pitino made a surprising personnel decision tonight, […] The post Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
District 3 girls soccer: Conrad Weiser will play Cocalico for the 3A title

Scarlett Sadowski scored two goals to lead top-seeded Conrad Weiser to a 4-0 victory over fourth-seeded Northern in the semifinals of the District 3 Class 3A girls soccer tournament on Monday night at Conrad Weiser. The Scouts (22-1) will play No. 2 Cocalico, a 1-0 winner over Warwick in the other semifinal, for the championship at 7 p.m. Thursday at Landis Field at Central Dauphin Middle ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3