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The Niners could be without Purdy against the resurgent Bengals. Will Darnold be able to help the team rebound from two straight losses? - Angie


	49ers have a Purdy big worry ahead of Bengals game

	NFL odds: How lines changed after 49ers announced Brock Purdy news
	Kyle Shanahan talks Sam Darnold confidence amid Purdy uncertainty
	Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe takes victory lap about 49ers' Purdy
	Are cracks starting to show with Purdy?
	Week 8 NFC West predictions: 49ers' slump will continue

The Top 10


10	Dusty Baker confirms rumors about his future career plans

	Mets receive permission to interview a long-rumored candidate
	Former Cardinals manager has strong chance to become next Padres skipper
	Orioles making significant change to coaching staff
	One detail shows how eager Padres were to part ways with Bob Melvin
	Giants agree to sign new front-office lead, manager through 2026


9	Mavs' Luka Doncic dagger spoils Victor Wembanyama's debut

	Donovan Mitchell beats the Nets late
	Watch: Zion Williamson takes flight on back-to-back dunks in Pelicans return
	Kristaps Porzingis erupts for 15 points in first quarter of Celtics debut
	Watch: Thunder's Chet Holmgren gets dunked on in regular-season debut
	It takes the Bulls just one game to hold players-only meeting


8	Giants gave Saquon Barkley big assurance amid trade rumors

	Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux addresses rumors ahead of trade deadline
	Insider proposes Cowboys trade for former All-Pro to 'boost' offense
	Should Jets trade for former Pro Bowler?
	Latest trade gives Ravens hope of adding dynamic playmaker
	Frank Clark signs one-year deal to return to former team

"I don't know that I've ever been banged up as a runner. Everything comes from within the pocket." - Jalen Hurts


7	Eagles' Jalen Hurts pushes back against injury narrative

	Giants' Daniel Jones addresses fears neck injury could end his season
	Bears QB Justin Fields reportedly has return date in mind
	Browns confirm Deshaun Watson decision for Seahawks game
	Titans have a lot riding on Will Levis beyond his first start
	What the Jets must do with improving QB Zach Wilson


6	Army joining AAC in 2024 as a football-only member

	What will happen to Army-Navy game with both teams in AAC?
	Nick Saban talks alleged Michigan sign stealing, offers a solution for CFB
	Suspended Michigan staffer reportedly bragged about sign stealing in texts
	Ohio State QB Kyle McCord would cast his hypothetical Heisman vote for this player
	Nebraska used a semitruck to help recruit a star player


5	Hot seat rankings: Which NFL head coaches should worry?

	Hall of Famer Warren Sapp bashes Raiders HC Josh McDaniels
	Falcons HC Arthur Smith shrugs off potential Bijan Robinson controversy
	Insider reveals key detail of Bill Belichick's contract extension
	NFL Futures: Hot seat cooling for Belichick after Patriots beat Bills?
	Ben Roethlisberger says HC Mike Tomlin must get this Steeler 'under control'


4	NHL teams vote overwhelmingly to change draft format

	ESPN's inaugural 'Frozen Frenzy' was a big ratings success
	Sharks winger out indefinitely with injury
	Bruins put former top prospect on waivers
	Wild offer injury updates for key players
	NHL Futures: Do sportsbooks in U.S., Canada differ on Stanley Cup favorite?

"We need him to be an All-NBA, All-Defensive Team, All-Star-level guy for us to be good." - Spencer Dinwiddie


3	Nets teammate putting a lot of pressure on Ben Simmons

	Nets HC Jacques Vaughn to take compassionate approach with Simmons
	Sixers flex muscles with latest development on James Harden
	Insider has major development in Clippers' pursuit of Harden
	Suns unbelievably lose draft pick for tampering with Drew Eubanks
	NBA best bets: Last-minute futures for the 2023-24 season


2	This Rangers rookie continues to shine on the biggest stage

	Rangers provide key injury update on Mitch Garver after HBP
	Rangers enter World Series as favorites, aim to win first title
	Ketel Marte is the key to the Diamondbacks' World Series hopes
	Phillies' NLCS loss continues historic Philadelphia sports streak
	Former Gold Glove, Silver Slugger OF undergoes flexor tendon repair procedure


1	'TNF' preview: Can Buffalo get back on track against fading Tampa Bay?

	Buccaneers are about to get some help with their ground game
	Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield throws himself under the bus
	Stefon Diggs shares surprising stance on gambling and fantasy football
	Week 8 AFC East predictions: Bills stop the bleeding against Bucs
	Week 8 fantasy waiver wire must-adds

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