Elaine Thompson-Herah set to miss defence of Olympic 200m title at Paris 2024

Seth Walder from ESPN Analytics predicts the NFL playoff picture with seven teams already clinching postseason berths and seven spots remaining. Using 10,000 simulations, one scenario, known as "chalk," emerged as the most likely, with the exact seeds for 14 teams occurring in 73 simulations. Key Week 16 results included the Steelers beating the Ravens, the Chargers edging out the Broncos, and the Commanders complicating the Eagles' quest for the NFC's top seed. Week 17...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don discusses the trustworthiness of slumping stars in fantasy football, including Derrick Henry, who is expected to see increased scoring chances in favorable game scripts during the playoffs. Cooper Kupp, despite recent struggles, has an opportunity to bounce back against the Jets, who have struggled against wide receivers. Malik Nabers has shown promise with high target shares and a new role in a struggling Giants offense, making him a top-15 WR...

Liverpool narrowly secured a 2-1 victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, with a late controversial challenge from Reds defender Jarell Quansah going unpunished. Despite a spirited second-half performance from the hosts under interim boss Simon Rusk, Arne Slot's much-changed Liverpool side, including young talents like Trey Nyoni, managed to hold on for the win. Slot emphasized the importance of squad rotation and long-term fitness, while Rusk saw the improved performance as a potential...

After being benched, Kirk Cousins stated he will support new Falcons starting QB Michael Penix Jr., following Atlanta's decision due to Cousins' struggles and turnovers. Despite acknowledging his turnovers as an issue, Cousins emphasized he hasn't forgotten how to play quarterback and will assist Penix. With the Falcons still in playoff contention, Cousins aims to contribute and remains open to his future as a starter in the NFL. Full Article

The Atlanta Falcons have decided to replace veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback immediately, citing poor performance by Cousins in recent games. Despite initially planning to sit Penix behind Cousins for a year, the Falcons were swayed by Cousins' struggles, leading to the decision to make the change. The team now faces decisions on how to handle Cousins moving forward, including potentially trading him in the offseason to...

Former Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi believes the team failed to sign superstar free agents like Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani for unique reasons. Zaidi cited concerns about the ballpark, players' personal preferences, and their indecision during the free agency process. Despite the misses, Zaidi maintains that the Giants can attract star players, as shown by their recent record-breaking contract for Willy Adames, and dismisses the narrative that players do not...