Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief
Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup between the defending champion Dodgers
Wetzel: Sports-betting money is good, but it’s not cheap
Sports are awash in cash, and on Thursday the bill came due for the NBA.
2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the 10 Best Defensive Players in Next Year’s Class

Rob Rang ranks the top eligible defensive players for the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by Miami’s Reuben Bain.
Source: Wings to hire USF’s Fernandez as HC
The Wings are closing in on hiring longtime South Florida coach Jose Fernandez as their new head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN.
2025 NFL Week 8 Picks: Best Bets for Every Game — Will’s Wagers

Will Hill delivers his best bets for EVERY NFL Week 8 contest. Dive in.
Dave Roberts dives into Dodgers’ ‘street fighter’ mentality, what makes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scary | The Herd

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the team’s street fighter mentality going into the World Series, along with what makes the Toronto Blue Jays dangerous.
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts on Blue Jays: ‘They’re Very Similar to Our Club’

On Thursday’s edition of “The Herd,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained how the Blue Jays are “very similar” to his ballclub.
Dave Roberts on Dodgers’ “street fighter” mentality, not ruining baseball, Vlad Jr | FULL INTERVIEW

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the team’s street fighter mentality going into the World Series, along with his trust in his bullpen and pitching from Tyler Glasnow to Blake Snell. Roberts
Is The Football Juiced? Ex-NFL Kickers Weigh in on Spike in Long Fields Goals Made

Ex-NFL kickers say kicking balls are not juiced, but consistency in ball preparation has led to greater confidence from coaches to try longer kicks.
Quad injury sends Titans starting CB Sneed to IR
The Titans placed starting cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining him for at least the next four games.