Emmanuel Acho on Ben Simmons drama: I blame the 76ers franchise and fans for not embracing him I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ben Simmons will not play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. This follows the three-time All-Star being thrown out of Tuesday’s practice by Doc Rivers after reports said that he declined several times to sub in for a drill. After Rivers tossed him out of practice, Simmons was suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. Joel Embiid was asked about the situation and responded quote: ‘Our job is not to babysit somebody.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why he ‘blames the 76ers and fanbase for the Simmons drama.’

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Emmanuel Acho: Browns fans should wait for Baker Mayfield’s return and see what Case Keenum can cook up I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Cleveland Browns host the Denver Broncos for Thursday Night Football, but have another quarterback in the lineup. Case Keenum will start in place of Baker Mayfield after aggravating a fully-torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder during the Browns’ Week 6 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Baker said it was his decision whether to play or not, but now he’ll break his 51 straight regular season starting streak. Emmanuel Acho discusses how confident he is in Baker getting his starting job back.

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Joel Klatt previews Northwestern – Michigan, LSU’s head coach search, & his Top 10 teams I THE HERD

Joel Klatt is back with Colin Cowherd for the biggest college football headlines heading into Week 8, including LSU’s potential head coaching candidates to replace Ed Orgeron. Klatt explains why Mel Tucker is an enticing candidate for the Tigers’ program. He also previews the Northwestern – Michigan matchup and predicts the winner of the marquee Big 12 battle. Klatt then shares his current Top 10 college football teams. Does your team make the cut?

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Skip Bayless: The Nets came out lifeless, they were disconnected in loss to Bucks I UNDISPUTED

The defending champs Milwaukee Bucks got out on the right foot last night. Giannis scored 32 points and 14 rebounds in the 127-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant also had 32 points but Brooklyn was out-rebounded by 10 overall and 8 on the offensive side. Skip Bayless shares his thoughts on the matchup.

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Colin Cowherd: Don’t blame Russell Westbrook for Lakers’ opening night loss I THE HERD

The Los Angeles Lakers had a less than desirable outcome to the start of the NBA season, losing 121-114 to the Golden State Warriors. But Colin Cowherd says Russell Westbrook is not to blame for the loss, as LeBron James’ Lakers looked old, expensive and limited athletically on the perimeter. Watch as Colin shares his biggest takeaways from last night’s game.

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Skip Bayless reacts to Joel Embiid’s frustration towards Ben Simmons after receiving one-game suspension I UNDISPUTED

The Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia has taken another turn. Yesterday, Simmons was kicked out of practice after he refused to participate in a defensive drill, and the team suspended the guard for tonight’s season opener because of it. Joel Embiid did not mince words about his teammate afterwards. Embiid told reporters he hadn’t talked to Simmons and quote: ‘Our job is not to babysit somebody… and I’m sure my teammates feel that way.’ Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe predict where this is heading for both parties.

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