David Purdum breaks down the top storylines from a memorable weekend including Florida’s return to legal sports betting.
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The decisions that led to this Patriots catastrophe: Barnwell on how they could get back on track
The 2-8 Patriots have the worst record in the AFC, are on pace for a top-three draft pick and are five seasons removed from their last playoff victory.
SVP’s One Big Thing: 49ers’ ceiling higher than anyone’s after Week 10 win
The 49ers looked like a juggernaut in a 34-3 win over another division leader. Here’s everything that stuck out from a wild Week 10.
NWSL turned its championship game into a big-time event. Is becoming a big-time league next?
The NWSL has long operated on a shoestring budget, but the 2023 NWSL championship felt polished — posh even. Is the league’s long-awaited breakout finally coming?
The Lakers’ three-big approach — and how Anthony Davis fits in
The Lakers have cycled through big men — with little success — for the past three seasons. Are Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes the answer next to AD?
What’s going on with Bills’ Von Miller? ‘I know I still can play’
While Miller is still looking for his first sack of the season, he’s confident he’ll regain his form as he comes back from an ACL tear.
Broncos linebacker Baron Browning draws Von Miller comparisons
The third-year linebacker recently returned from injury and Denver is liking what it’s seeing.
Women: Which team opens at No. 1?
LSU, the preseason No. 1, was upset in its season opener. UConn, which was No. 2, lost Sunday. So who takes over the top spot as our rankings debut?
Men: Kansas stays No. 1 as Arizona runs up; Duke, Michigan State fall
Who had Duke and Michigan State losing on their Week 1 bingo card? Mid-majors (and Arizona) sweep the awards as Kansas remains No. 1 and the rest of the top five is reshuffled.
The VAR Review: Should Haaland’s penalty have been overturned?
Should the VAR have stepped in to cancel Erling Haaland’s penalty at Chelsea? And could his goal have been ruled out for handball?
