Miami Hurricanes star wide receiver Malachi Toney will undergo ankle surgery after suffering a high ankle sprain in practice, ruling him out for Saturday's game against Notre Dame. The Heisman Trophy contender hopes to return for the College Football Playoff.
In the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to quarterback Joe Milton after three consecutive losses with Tanner McKee, while the Seattle Seahawks are going back to Drew Lock with Sam Darnold dealing with a quad injury. Veteran Jacoby Brissett has been traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, though he will not be available for Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving rookie Joe Fagano to start.
MLB insiders report an offseason filled with uncertainty, including the possibility of a lockout and a delayed salary cap implementation until 2028. Meanwhile, LIV Golf faces further turmoil as private capital firm BC Partners withdrew its financial bid, following the league's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September and the departure of high-profile players like Jon Rahm.
In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors have won five straight games, jumping 15 spots to No. 9 in the latest power rankings. Stephen Curry is playing at an elite level, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a breakout star, drawing Rookie of the Year and All-Star consideration according to analyst Brad Botkin. The Warriors remain without big man Kristaps Porziņģis due to health issues.
CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco predicts the New York Giants will edge the Philadelphia Eagles 22-20 in a key NFC East matchup, while Tyler Sullivan offers additional Week 9 picks including Chiefs over Jets, Saints over Browns, Texans over Chargers, and Broncos over Panthers. Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese has been a key factor in the Giants' division lead.
Other notes include the Memphis Grizzlies rising in the rankings with Ty Jerome as a breakout star, Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell updating his health after a scary injury, and 7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux dunking from behind the backboard.
