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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down their series of the weekend which is the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers. Ben and Alex do a Tale of the Tape in which they break down which team is better in hitting, starters, bullpen, defense, & manager. Who do you have winning the series?

Ben Verlander gives his Top 5 weekly MVP update and this week he has Toronto Blue Bays Matt Chapman in the top spot followed by Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani and others!

Right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $90 million, five-year contract covering 2024-28

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their 1 Up, 1 Down for the week. This segment is where they give a player/team that they are high on and low on for the week. Ben's 1 Up is Seattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic and Alex's 1 Up is Los Angeles Dodgers Max Muncy. What are your thoughts?

The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies begin their first-round series on Sunday. However, an anonymous coach thinks Memphis will win easily. The coach picked Memphis in five games and told The Athletic quote: 'The Grizzlies have too much firepower for the Lakers. Ja Morant, I don’t know if there’s anyone on that Lakers team that can guard him.' Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe explain why they believe this prediction is wrong.

Skip Bayless shares his lone regret in his sports TV career involving Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Skip Bayless reveals the three people he texts and calls the most throughout the day.

Patrick Everson reports on how bettors and sportsbooks are attacking the playoffs. Plus, how sportsbooks are rooting for the Kings to win it all, as opposed to bigger liabilities.

Will a star quarterback emerge when the Breakers and Maulers face off in their USFL season opener on Sunday?

Skip Bayless is curious on why many NBA stars speak highly of Russell Westbrook.

Week 1 of the USFL's 2023 season kicks off this weekend with four games in two cities. Here's what to expect in each matchup.

The Generals will look to make a statement when they open the USFL season against the defending champion Stallions on Saturday.

It's a matchup with the potential to be a high-scoring affair when the Memphis Showboats take on the Philadelphia Stars in Week 1.

With two coaches new to the USFL, even the Gamblers and Panthers aren't sure what to expect Sunday's matchup.

In his first press conference since signing on with the Baltimore Ravens, Odell Beckham Jr addressed the elephant in the room. The receiver told reporters he received no assurances either from the team or from the quarterback himself whether Lamar Jackson would be returning to the team. Craig Carton and Gerald McCoy react to the comments said during the presser, and decide whether Lamar will remain with the Ravens.

Skip Bayless explains why he believes Chris Paul is now better known for his commercials (ex: State Farm) than his NBA playing career.

New coach Scott Satterfield replaces the beloved Luke Fickell and leads the Bearcats into the Big 12. How will they fare?

Ian Happ just missed out on winning a World Series in Chicago. With his extension, he has an opportunity to help the Cubs get back to the top.

Rowdy Tellez's RBI sac fly in the 10th inning helped the Milwaukee Brewers seal a 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres.

San Diego Padres' Trent Grisham hit a game-tying two-run home run to knot the game a three in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Mike Brosseau's solo homer in the fifth inning helped the Milwaukee Brewers grab a 3-1 lead over the San Diego Padres.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his second home run of the game for Triple-A El Paso ahead of his return to the San Diego Padres next week.

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado smashed his first home run of the year against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rowdy Tellez's two-run homer in the first inning helped the Milwaukee Brewers grab an early 2-0 lead over the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber sent a solo homer 438 ft to center field cutting into the Cincinnati Reds deficit 4-2.

Minnesota Twins' Michael A. Taylor blasted a two-run home run for his second of the game against the New York Yankees to extend their 11-0 lead at the top of the third.

Michael A. Taylor, Edouard Julien & Carlos Correa smacked BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK homers to help the Minnesota Twins grab a 9-0 lead against the New York Yankees in the first inning.

Rudy Gobert returned to the Timberwolves following his suspension for punching teammate Kyle Anderson, but it's unknown if he'll play in Friday's play-in game.

Emmanuel Acho reveals his Top 5 players in the NBA Playoffs including: Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James, Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant. Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and Dave Helman react to Acho's rankings.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly getting Andrew Wiggins back in the rotation for Game 1 against the Sacramento Kings.

Draymond Green says he was shocked to see LeBron James looking fatigued in the Lakers' play-in victory vs. the Timberwolves.

Today is the seventh anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final NBA game in 2016, where he scored 60 points in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Utah Jazz. Watch as Nick Wright honors the Black Mamba by reflecting on what Kobe's final game meant to himself and the basketball world.

The Rays are 13-0, tying the MLB post-1900 record for consecutive wins to begin a season. Here are the numbers to know from their historic start.

Zion Williamson's health has been a storyline with the New Pelicans throughout his career and continues to be one. Despite being cleared to play, he was seen doing windmill dunks during warmups. He did not play in the team's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not suit up since January 2nd. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and David Helman debate whether the Pelican should move on from Zion or not.

Manchester United led Sevilla 2-0 at the half. The teams will now go into the second leg in Spain tied at 2-2 on aggregate.

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes reveals the latest edition of Broussard’s Under Duress list. Nominees of the BUD list include Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James has successfully led the Los Angeles Lakers out of the play-in tournament and into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, and Nick Wright takes a moment to discuss the best and worst case scenario for the superstar. Nick is ultimately picking the Lakers to win the Playoffs, but what happens to his legacy if he doesn't? Watch as Nick shares his predictions.

Is Mavs star Luka Dončić becoming Carmelo Anthony right in front of our eyes? It's a no-brainer, according to Colin Cowherd.

The Rays tied the MLB post-1900 record for 13 consecutive wins at a season's start by completing a sweep of the Red Sox on Thursday.

While taking a QB at No. 2 might be the Texans' most likely route, and most sensible in the court of public opinion, they have options.

Taylor Rogers will likely need a new glove after the Giants reliever threw his in the trash following a rough outing Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Al Nassr announced on Thursday that it is parting ways with its manager, Rudi Garcia, following reports of a feud between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Rays are too good to be ignored, the Twins can finally pitch and the Brewers are experiencing a youth movement. Here's what we learned across MLB in Week 2.

New Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said he hopes Lamar Jackson is his quarterback next season but signed without "any assurances" that would be the case.

The NBA's regular season has ended, which means lottery teams can start dreaming of Victor Wembanyama, the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft.

Kevin Durant has long been known for clapping back against criticism on social media. But speaking with FOX Sports, the Suns star wonders why other players "don't get that 'sensitive' rep."

The Oklahoma City Thunder will go on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 8 seed in the West after they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament last night. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate who is more likely to upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.

Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman hit a WALK-OFF home run to defeat the Oakland Athletics' 8-7 in the bottom of the ninth inning.

In his first media session after breaking his leg snowboarding last month, Chase Elliott talks about his injury and his return this weekend.

The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers will face off in the first-round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, and while some attention is turned towards Russell Westbrook taking on former teammate Kevin Durant, some are wondering how KD will handle what may be a more formidable opponent in Kawhi Leonard. Nick Wright explores whether a win for either team will solidify KD or Kawhi's claim in being the best basketball player in the league.