The outlet releases NBA championship predictions for the Larry O'Brien Trophy and previews, highlighting Josh Allen’s escapability and the Saints’ turnaround.

The outlet released its preseason predictions for the NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy and a suite of multi‑sport previews on Tuesday.

NBA championship outlook

The preview highlights several storylines that could shape the title race. Analysts point to quarterback‑style quarterback Josh Allen's "escapability" as a factor that may influence team dynamics, while the New Orleans Saints' recent turnaround and Colston Loveland's struggles receive attention as cross‑sport analogues.

NFL injury updates

Since the start of the season, multiple starters have been sidelined. Gilberto Manzano revised his list of top teams in June to reflect the new injury landscape. The updated rankings consider the impact of key absences on each franchise's playoff prospects.

College football week 4 preview

Pat Forde and Gene Wojciechowski outlined the top games and storylines for the fourth week of the college football schedule. Their analysis emphasizes rivalry matchups, emerging quarterback performances and defensive adjustments that could affect conference standings.

Fantasy football trade targets

The fantasy section identifies players who may be more available than usual or valuable as trade bait. The list includes athletes who have seen recent usage spikes or who are positioned behind injuries on their depth charts.

Derrick Rose interview

Former MVP Derrick Rose sat down for an unfiltered conversation about retirement, his new NBA 2K cover and life after basketball. He described sharing his 2K losses with his son, his respect for the WNBA and a memorable moment with the late Kobe Bryant. Rose also explained why he once predicted the New York Knicks could win an NBA championship.

Additional sport coverage

• Soccer: Former Arsenal winger moves to Saudi Arabia.
• MLB: Health of Alex Bregman, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Garrett Crochet will be monitored as the postseason begins.
• WNBA: Kevin Durant answered a question about recent league drama.
• NBA: Contract talks between the Knicks and Karl‑Anthony Towns have stalled.
• Golf: The Dan Evans Show examined Scottie Scheffler's team performance for Team USA.

The collection of previews and analyses offers readers a comprehensive look at the upcoming weeks across major American sports.