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One area the Patriots must improve if they want to win? Turnover differential
It's one of Mike Vrabel's four pillars of the team identity -- and New England is struggling with it after losing to the Bears on Thursday.
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NHL Tonight: Previewing Ducks-Flyers revenge matinee, plus 11 other Saturday games
It's another packed Saturday, with a dozen games from 1 p.m. through 10 p.m. Here's everything you need to know.
Ex-Patriot David Andrews' blood clot experience offers insight into Jalen Hurts' condition
The former NFL center tells ESPN about his experience as it might provide a window into the Eagles QB's situation.
Celtics' Tatum denies 'beef' with 76ers' Brown after trade: This isn't Shaq and Kobe
Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of Brown's shocking trade to Philadelphia over the summer.
UMass Minutemen vs. UConn Huskies: Full Highlights (1:16)
Kalieb Osborne, Shamar Porter guide UConn to 35-16 victory over UMass
— Kalieb Osborne threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead Connecticut to a 35-16 victory over Massachusetts on Friday night.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics: Game Highlights (1:12)
Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103
— Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night.
Cyncir Bowers breaks free for an electric 70-yard UConn TD run (0:57)
Bears Take Down the Patriots
Laura Rutledge is joined by Dan Orlovsky, Marcus Spears, and Mina Kimes. The crew analyzes last night's game between the Bears and Patriots, then previews the games ahead for Week 7. Plus, we'll have all the latest news and injury updates around the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 7 betting odds for every game
A look at the odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for every NFL game in Week 7.
NFL Week 7 uniforms: Texans' battle red, Lions' all-black top alternate heavy slate
Here's a look at what each NFL team is wearing in Week 7, led by alternate looks from Houston, Detroit and Dallas.
Ian Rapoport
Bears TE Cole Kmet, who was carted off in last night's win over the #Patriots, is believed to have suffered a serious, likely season-ending knee injury, sources say. Kmet is undergoing testing this morning, and until those results come back, there is no finality.
Pete Thamel
UMass star quarterback Pop Watson is expected to return for the Minutemen at UConn tonight, per ESPN sources. Watson has missed the past two games with an ankle injury. He'll be evaluated pre-game, but is expected to play.
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Miami's 2001 throwback look headlines best uniforms of college football Week 8
The Hurricanes are the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in over two decades, and they're honoring the early-2000s glory days with their Week 8 threads.
NHL Power Rankings: Fantasy hockey pickups for all 32 teams
The Hurricanes hang on to the No. 1 spot, with some major jumbles in the poll thereafter.
NBA opening week intel: A new trend in contract talks; another pricey decision in OKC
Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes and more intel from opening week.
What worked -- and what didn't -- in 12 NBA season debuts
Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over? Ben Golliver examines 12 opening week debuts.
Our guide to every NFL Week 7 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Cowboys at Eagles? Bengals at Ravens? The Steelers and Saints in Paris? There are 13 more games in Week 7, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.
Thursday Night Football highlights: Caleb Williams, Bears hold on to beat Pats
Here's a look at the best plays from the Bears' win over the Patriots on TNF.
Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24
— Round 2 went to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.
Caleb Williams, Bears find just enough to hold off Pats
The Bears never trailed, but they never seemed comfortable with the lead.
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