The Big Lead's Roundup: Joel Embiid, Dak Prescott and NCAA hoops are tipping off

Got a case of the Mondays?...Here's the cure...Let's go...Joel Embiid claps back at haters for criticizing his absence...Cowboys' Dak Prescott expected to miss multiple weeks...Cowboys get bad news on Prescott but some good news too...What to watch for in college basketball's season premiere...MLB Network's "High Heat" ends 11-year run...World Series news: Fox ratings finish on seven-year high...ESPN Bet takes big leap with ESPN app linking...Michael Porter Jr. makes concerning comment about Denver Nuggets' future...Ben Simmons reveals his basketball career dream...Penn State fans left speechless after egregious taunting penalty...WATCH: Lane Kiffin shows off the cannon after frustrating play by Ole Miss...Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's ejection had many questioning the decision...Arizona Cardinals decided to open the roof of their stadium at worst possible time...New York Knicks' landimg Giannis Antetokounmpo deemed "very unlikely"...Is it time to discuss the Mike McDaniel era in Miami?...Daniel Jones finally ends dreadful streak at MetLife Stadium...Kiyan Anthony surprisingly snubs Caitlin Clark from his favorite WNBA players...Adam Silver reveals "highly unlikely" non-US city for NBA expansion...On Sunday, Derek Carr made the kind of history you don't want to make...Gregg Popovich reportedly out indefinitely due to health issue...Antonio Pierce gives "shocking" reason for firing Luke Getsy...Steve Garvey, Tommy John among Hall of Fame's Classic Era candidates...A's officially cut ties with Oakland, still refuse to embrace Sacramento...

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