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Minnesota Gophers predictions: Game 4 vs. Iowa

Predictions from around the web for Friday’s Minnesota Gophers-Iowa Hawkeyes game

Brian Baldinger diagnoses Bears' top offensive issues in 2020

NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger breaks down the Chicago Bears’ top offensive issues. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

NFL Diversity Hiring Plan Draws Warning of Unintended Consequences

National Football League owners on Tuesday passed a new diversity initiative to reward teams for developing minority coaches and front-office executives, a creative approach to what’s becoming one of its more public concerns. The plan, which needs approval from the union, would give a pair of late-third round draft picks to any team that has […]

Chris Broussard on James Harden & the Rockets’ chemistry issues, talks Russell Westbrook’s legacy | THE HERD

Chris Broussard joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Russell Westbrook wanting out of the Houston Rockets. Hear what Chris has to say about James Harden & the Rocket’s chemistry issues, plus his thoughts on Westbrook’s legacy.

Who is the starting quarterback for the Washington Football Team?

Numerous names have been under center for Washington in 2020. Here’s a timeline of the wild season.

Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz makes PFF’s midseason All-Rookie team

Rookie Tyler Biadasz was thrown into the fire after Joe Looney went down with injury. He’s played well enough to make PPF’s All-Rookie Team.

Hoosiers are favored against a Spartans team that's had their number

Indiana Hoosiers-Michigan State Spartans college football preview

Drew Bledsoe: Kyler Murray is an excellent pocket passer w/ athleticism & accuracy; talks Jimmy G, Wentz & Russ as QBs | THE HERD

Drew Bledsoe joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the latest in the NFL, including Kyler Murray’s accuracy & athleticism as a pocket passer and the injuries of young quarterbacks like Jimmy Garoppolo & Carson Wentz. Drew feels Kyler is exceptional and has made a smooth transition from college to the NFL. Additionally, he feels some QBs like Tom Brady & Russ know how to protect themselves to avoid injuries.

St. Louis CITY hires local soccer dignitaries Twellman, Renken, Kafedzic

St. Louis CITY SC has hired three dignitaries in the St. Louis soccer scene — Tim Twellman, Charles Renken and Elvir Kafedzic — as consultants.

Bucks NBA draft profile: Tyrese Maxey

Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey could be a good fit for the Milwaukee Bucks with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

This Day in History: Twins' Harmon Killebrew named 1969 AL MVP

Harmon Killebrew led the American League with 49 homers, 140 RBI and an on-base percentage of .427 in 1969, his lone MVP campaign.

Colin Cowherd reacts to Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston | THE HERD

It’s been reported that star guard Russell Westbrook wants off of the Houston Rockets Roster. Colin Cowherd reacts to this news, and unveils 4 facts about Russell Westbrook that may make it difficult for him to find a home on a championship team.

Timberwolves NBA draft profile: Theo Maledon

French guard Theo Maledon could be a good fit for the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

USC making the College Football Playoff is within the realm of possibility | CFB on FOX

RJ Young explains how with Kedon Slovis leading the way and a weaker Pac-12 South division, it’s not out of the realm of possibility for USC to make the college football playoff, and, why this is a pivotal year for Clay Helton.

Chris Broussard: With the combination of Kawhi, Paul George & CP3, Clippers would be the favorites | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard joins the show to further discuss reports of a Chris Paul move potentially to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Broussard feels that with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George & CP3, the Clippers would be favorites to win next NBA season.

Shannon Sharpe doesn’t see Russell Westbrook as the missing piece to any championship team | UNDISPUTED

Russell Wilson wants out of Houston, but if not the Rockets, Shannon Sharpe isn’t sure where the dynamic basketball player fits in. Hear him explain to Skip Bayless why he isn’t sure Russell Wilson will see a championship before he retires.

Packers fantasy football outlook: Start Rodgers, Jones and Adams against the Jags

Against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers’ stars Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and Davante Adams should all have excellent fantasy outings.

Greg Jennings: Teams have caught up to Lamar's Ravens & figured out their tendencies & strategy | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings joins the show to break down the recent struggle of Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens. Greg believes the rest of the NFL has figured out the strategy behind the Ravens’ plays and simply have their number; Baltimore needs to adjust.

Vikings fantasy football outlook: Another Dalvin Cook game in store vs. Bears?

Fantasy football advice for the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 10.

What's remarkable about 2020 season is that NFL has made it this far

It’s strange all around the league, though the NFL has managed to make it through nine weeks of play amid a pandemic.

Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting class

Wolverines were 19-12 when last season was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic

The Usos vs. The Bar – Champions vs. Champions Match: Survivor Series 2017 (Full Match)

This is the runaway winner in NFL run concepts

The split zone is highly effective in the NFL, just ask the league’s two leading rushers — the Titans’ Derrick Henry and the Vikings’ Dalvin Cook.

Matthew Stafford happy to be back in usual routine

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced on Wednesday and that marked a big change from last week. Stafford was not on the practice field at all last week after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list following exposure to someone who tested positive. He spent the week in a hotel room in order to isolate from his family [more]

News: Staubach and Aikman back Dak; should Cowboys feed Tony over Zeke?

Also, playoff chances fall further, dissecting Amari Cooper’s body language, and how COVID-19 is affecting the team during bye week.

Kyler Murray halfway to NFL’s first 4,000-yard passing, 1,000-yard rushing season

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is putting up numbers like no one before him in NFL history. Halfway through the 2020 season, Murray has 2,130 passing yards and 543 rushing yards. That puts him on pace to pass for 4,260 yards and run for 1,086 yards this season. That would be the first 4,000-yard passing, 1,000-yard [more]