TODAY'S SLATE
MLB   Tigers @ Pirates   Tigers -1.5   Today 12:36pm | WNBA   Tempo @ Mystics   Mystics -13.5   Today 7:30pm | NFL   Saints @ Falcons   Falcons -2.5   1/4 | CFB   Heels @ Frogs   Frogs -7.5   8/29
THE TAKE TODAY'S ONE THING

Jayden Higgins Suffers Torn ACL, Out for Season as Texans’ WR Room Takes Another Hit

Texans WR Jayden Higgins is out for the 2026 season with a torn ACL suffered in joint practice, deepening an already thin receiver room in Houston.

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Jayden Higgins making a catch for the Houston Texans

The Briefing

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Tigers @ Pirates

Today 12:36pm

Tigers -1.5
 02

Padres @ Mets

Today 1:12pm

Mets -1.5
 03

Braves @ Twins

Today 1:41pm

Braves +1.5
 04

Sox @ Cubs

Today 2:21pm

Cubs -1.5

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Raiders vs Texans TNF Preview: Odds, Prediction, Best Bet

The Raiders and Texans meet Thursday night in NFL Preseason Week 2. Here is the latest line movement, injury news, and our prediction for the matchup.

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Alvin Kamara Out at Least a Month With MCL Sprain, Setting Up Bigger Travis Etienne Workload for Saints

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Kayla Thornton grabbing a rebound for the Golden State Valkyries
WNBA

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction: Can Anyone Stop the Lynx’s Perfect Run vs. the Valkyries?

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