Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney will undergo surgery for a high ankle sprain suffered in practice, ruling him out of Saturday's showdown against Notre Dame. The Heisman Trophy contender hopes to return for the College Football Playoff, but his absence dampens one of the season's most anticipated weekends.
In the NFL, the Eagles are turning to quarterback Joe Milton after three consecutive losses with Tanner McKee, while the Seahawks revert to Drew Lock with Sam Darnold nursing a quad injury. The Ravens have agreed to acquire veteran Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, though he will not be available for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, leaving rookie Joe Fagano to start.
MLB executives report significant uncertainty heading into the offseason, with the possibility of a lockout and a delayed salary cap implementation until 2028. Meanwhile, LIV Golf's future appears bleak after private capital firm BC Partners withdrew its financial bid, compounding the league's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the departure of high-profile players like Jon Rahm.
CBS Sports experts have released their NFL Week 9 predictions. Pete Prisco forecasts a dramatic Giants victory over the Eagles, 22-20, while Tyler Sullivan projects wins for the Chiefs, Saints, Texans, Broncos, and Panthers. The projected playoff picture heading into Week 9 was also outlined.
In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors have surged 15 spots to No. 9 in the latest power rankings after winning five straight games. Stephen Curry is playing at an elite level, but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a breakout star, easing Curry's creative burden and tracking toward Rookie of the Year consideration. The Warriors continue to play without big man Kristaps Porziņģis due to health issues.
Thursday's sports slate includes college basketball matchups such as Wake Forest at Vanderbilt and UConn at Michigan, college football games UTSA at FAU and James Madison at Southern Miss, and the NFL's Jaguars at Ravens on Prime Video.
