Nick Mensio breaks down all 32 teams’ backfield situations, identifying workhorses, committees and situations to avoid in the Backfield Report. (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
Arrows Up on Henderson, Swift, Down on Elliott
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Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger learned his lesson from celebration injury, adapts after World Series home run
Having dislocated his shoulder in Game 7 of the NLCS while celebrating his go-ahead home run, Cody Bellinger switches it up in the World Series.
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Jones lands iconic No. 43 with Richard Petty Motorsports
Erik Jones will drive NASCAR’s iconic No. 43 next season for Richard Petty Motorsports, a pairing of a driver and a team both in need of fresh starts. Jones in August was was dropped by megateam Joe Gibbs Racing after six seasons, while Bubba Wallace and RPM are splitting at the end of the year. Wallace’s social activism this year became the defining characteristic of the storied Petty organization.
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MLB Team Roundup: San Francisco Giants
D.J. Short recaps a third-place finish for rebuilding Giants in the latest Team Roundup. (Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports)
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Mookie Betts wreaks havoc with stolen bases in World Series opener
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts reminded fans the fun of stolen bases in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.
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‘I am an unwavering patriot’: Troy Aikman defends himself after comments criticizing flyover
Troy Aikman defended himself over comments he made Sunday, saying he loves flyovers but that it was odd there was one before a game with limited fans.
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‘No more excuses’: Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse urging Americans in Canada to vote
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse has joined with his team in a very public campaign to get Americans living in Canada to vote.
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Why Detroit Lions’ D’Andre Swift got a ton of carries against Jacksonville Jaguars
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell explained the roles of his running backs and why D’Andre Swift got a ton of carries in Jacksonville.
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4 big questions for the Big Ten during unprecedented season
The Big Ten has already experienced a wild, wacky year. It could get even weirder as the games are set to begin.
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‘You have to start somewhere’: Playoff plan provides a path for MLB to have fans in 2021
The NLCS and World Series at Globe Life Field have had fans in attendance, which MLB hopes can help put a plan in place for all teams in 2021.
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