Miami Hurricanes star wide receiver Malachi Toney will undergo ankle surgery after suffering a high ankle sprain in practice, ruling him out for Saturday night's showdown against Notre Dame. The Heisman Trophy contender's absence dampens one of the most anticipated college football weekends, though Miami hopes to have him back for the College Football Playoff. For Notre Dame, quarterback C.J. Carr faces heightened stakes in the matchup.
NFL Quarterback Changes and Trade
The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton at quarterback after three consecutive losses with Tanner McKee, while the Seattle Seahawks are reverting to Drew Lock with Sam Darnold dealing with a quad injury. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, though Brissett will not arrive in time for Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving rookie Joe Fagano to start for Baltimore.
MLB Offseason Uncertainty and LIV Golf Developments
MLB executives report operating under significant uncertainty this offseason, with the possibility of a lockout and a delayed salary cap implementation until 2028. In golf, 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.
NFL Week 9 Predictions
CBS Sports analysts have released their Week 9 picks. Pete Prisco predicts the New York Giants will edge the Philadelphia Eagles 22-20 in a key NFC East rivalry game, while Tyler Sullivan forecasts victories for the Chiefs over the Jets (30-20), Saints over the Browns (24-20), Texans over the Chargers (24-20), and Broncos over the Panthers (21-20). Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese has been a key factor in the Giants' division lead.
NBA Power Rankings and Notable Performances
The Golden State Warriors have surged 15 spots to No. 9 in the latest NBA Power Rankings after winning five straight games. Stephen Curry is playing at an elite level, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a potential Rookie of the Year candidate, providing a reliable first option when Curry rests. However, the Warriors are not paying center Kristaps Porziņģis due to health issues. The Memphis Grizzlies are also rising, with Ty Jerome named the NBA's biggest breakout star.
Other Sports Highlights
Additional news includes Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell updating his health after a scary injury, LSU entering a critical stretch for coach Lane Kiffin, USC gaining life in Big Ten Power Rankings, and 7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux dunking from behind the backboard. The NBA in-season tournament fields are set, and the Valkyries have won an NBA title without a superstar.
Thursday's Viewing Schedule
Key games on Thursday include Wake Forest at No. 24 Vanderbilt (6 p.m. ET, ESPN2), No. 2 UConn at No. 5 Michigan women's basketball (6:30 p.m., FS1), UTSA at FAU (7:30 p.m., ESPN), James Madison at Southern Miss (8 p.m., ESPN2), Coastal Carolina at Duke (8 p.m., ACC Network), Jaguars at Ravens (8:15 p.m., Prime Video), Penn at No. 3 Illinois (8:30 p.m., FS1), Heat at Warriors (10 p.m., NBA TV), and Cal Poly at No. 5 Arizona (10:30 p.m., truTV).
