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Trading for Deshaun Watson? It’s a moral dilemma for fans

Eight months ago, fans were clamoring for their favorite teams to trade for Deshaun Watson. Now, many believe they’re better off without him.

AFC North roundup: Looking ahead at each team’s next 3 games

There could be a huge logjam near the top of the AFC North in the next month.

Steelers trade talk: LB Melvin Ingram wants out of Pittsburgh

With the NFL trade deadline just 6 days away, reports that Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram wanting out are gaining steam.

Nick Wright: James Harden has been one of the worst players in the league I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Miami Heat, dropping to a 2-3 season record and leading Nick Wright to ask: What’s going on with James Harden? With only 14-points and 4 turn overs, Nick suggests that Harden has been playing like one of the worst players of the league. Watch to see whether Nick believes these new NBA rules will continue to be a hinderance to Harden, or if he will somehow make a turnaround at some point in the season.

Chris Broussard names the players under the most duress going into Week 8 I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Things are looking desperate in Kansas City after Nick Wright’s Chiefs suffer a blowout loss to the Tennessee Titans last week… but how will that factor in Chris Broussard’s ‘Top 5 Under Duress’? Watch to see whether Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs make the list for Week 8, plus see which extra player Broussard sneaks onto the list.

Skip Bayless reacts to Lakers losing 26-point lead in loss against the Thunder, Russell Westbrook’s 10 turnovers I UNDISPUTED

In their second straight game without LeBron James, the LA Lakers were up by 26 points, but still fell 123-115 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hall of Famer James Worthy noted it as the ‘worst game in Lakers history’ during the Lakers’ postgame show. Russell Westbrook had a 20-point triple double, but also had 10 turnovers contributing to the loss. Skip Bayless reacts to the Lakers’ blown lead and explains what this means for the team and Russ.

Chris Broussard: ‘There’s more than Russell Westbrook to blame for Lakers’ loss’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

According to Nick Wright, Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to OKC Thunder will be their worst loss of the season. With LeBron James sidelined and Russell Westbrook ejected in the 4th quarter, Nick and Chris Broussard discuss what to blame for the Lakers’ inability to keep the Thunder from erasing their 26-point lead.

WWE NXT UK: Oct. 28, 2021

Full NXT UK preview for Oct. 28, 2021, featuring Noam Dar challenging Tyler Bate for the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship, Mark Coffey in a slugfest with Rohan Raja, and much more.

Dar to challenge Bate for Heritage Cup on NXT UK

A can’t-miss edition of NXT UK is slated to feature Tyler Bate defending his NXT UK Heritage Cup against Noam Dar in a pulse-pounding showdown, Mark Coffey tangling with Rohan Raja, and much more.

More scares in store for Hayes & Williams as they take on Gargano & Lumis

Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams survived Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis’ haunted open house to reclaim Hayes’ lost NXT North American Championship, but can they survive a tag team showdown with Gargano and The Tortured Artist?

Cameron Grimes plans on betting it all in Duke Hudson’s Poker Room

Duke Hudson is looking to take some of Cameron Grimes’ money off his hands, and The Richest Man in NXT is happy to let him try because he is going all in and taking the prize money to the moon as he steps into Hudson’s Poker Room.

Bears release injury report prior to Week 8 against San Francisco

The Chicago Bears released the team’s injury report on Wednesday ahead of Week 8’s game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field.

Week 8 TNF and Injury News

Chris Allen looks ahead at the Thursday Night Football matchup while reviewing the news out of practice ahead of Week 8. (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)

Bears rookie Khalil Herbert becomes new fantasy football favorite

Chicago Bears rookie running back Khalil Herbert is quickly becoming a new fan favorite in the fantasy football world.

Ben Verlander names his World Series MVP so far and dark horse candidates | Flippin’ Bats

Ben Verlander gave who he thinks will win the World Series MVP and gives some dark horse candidates to win the award.

Time is running out for Watson to settle in court

If the Dolphins — or any other team — is going to complete a trade for Deshaun Watson by next week’s deadline, he’ll need to sort out his legal matters first.

Hunter Henry set to face Chargers for first time after “bittersweet” departure for Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was eager to join his new team this offseason when he signed with the Patriots after spending his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. What was less enticing about joining the Patriots was that it meant leaving Los Angeles and the base his family had built [more]

"This is what baseball is all about" — Brett Phillips speaks on his experience at the World Series I Flippin' Bats

Tampa Bay Rays’ Brett Phillip joins Ben Verlander on Flippin’ Bats to discuss Game 2 of the Houston Astros-Atlanta Braves matchup in the World Series.

Ben Verlander breaks down José Urquidy's career night, Astros' pitching options, and more

Ben Verlander talks about José Urquidy’s career night against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the World Series. Afterwards, Ben discusses who he believes should be the number one pitcher for the Houston Astros for the reminder of the World Series.

Ben Verlander speaks with Jose Altuve on the importance of the Astros’ early momentum swing in Game 2

Ben Verlander spoke with Jose Altuve after the Houston Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the World Series. Including the Astros momentum and the early impact in the game.

‘The Braves will go as Fried goes’ – David Ortiz and ‘MLB on Fox’ crew discuss Max Fried’s postseason struggles

The “MLB on Fox Crew” crew discusses whether or not the Atlanta Braves should be concerned about Max Fried after his game 2 performance against the Houston Astros. Afterwards, they discuss how Fried can turn it around for the remainder of the World Series.

‘We’re thinking about winning’ – Jose Altuve spoke with ‘MLB on FOX’ crew about rebounding from Game 1 performance

Jose Altuve spoke with the “MLB on FOX” crew about bouncing back from a disappointing game 1 and turning it around for game 2 of the World Series.

‘We did a great job tonight’ — Michael Brantley on the Astros’ approach against Max Fried in Game 2

Houston Astros’ Michael Brantley talked to Tom Verducci about the teams’ approach against Max Fried after his team’s win against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the World Series.

Astros’ José Urquidy discusses career postseason night with Ken Rosenthal

José Urquidy breaks down his special performance against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series alongside Ken Rosenthal. Urquidy became the fourth pitcher in Astros’ franchise history to have seven strikeouts and zero walks in a World Series game.

Peter Schrager’s Cheat Sheet for Week 8: Chiefs’ magic has run out, Matt Ryan is underrated, Bengals

Peter Schrager reveals his Cheat Sheet for Week 8, and questions whether the Kansas City Chiefs have finally run out of steam. Plus, Schrager explains why Atlanta Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan is underrated, and raises the question whether the Cincinnati Bengals are the real deal.