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

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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Jacksonville police reviewing officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game
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Rhyme time
Live from New York, it's Saturday night.pic.twitter.com/qQ2IJdqqFA
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 3, 2024
Say hello to the new starting quarterback of the Panthers or Giants or ...?
🚨BREAKING: Colorado star quarterback
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 4, 2024
Shedeur Sanders announces he will be DECLARING FOR THE 2025 #NFL DRAFT.
“Man I’m going to the league”
Sanders is expected to be a top-five pick.pic.twitter.com/TtoEC57M8o
Ballin'
JUSTIN JEFFERSON IS WEARING A MILLION DOLLAR DIAMOND CHAIN 🥶
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 4, 2024
Jefferson, says he is not worried about it getting damaged on the field, “I’ve got insurance.”
pic.twitter.com/mpgewiENE7
The longest TD this season in the NFL
RAMS 103-YARD PICK SIX ON GENO FOR THE LEAD 🤯😱
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 4, 2024
(via @RamsNFL)
pic.twitter.com/n93OMZrKWY
Not exactly Miss Cleo
The #Saints went 0-7 since Dennis Allen said this.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 4, 2024
He's also been fired. https://t.co/nP9fAuZJLH
Henry Ford would be shaking his head at the Pistons taking the NYC subway
A winning play for a losing team
Dan Orlovsky on Drake Maye:
— Savage (@SavageSports_) November 4, 2024
“Patriots, you got a guy. All you gotta do is not mess it up”.
I couldn’t agree more @danorlovsky7
🎥: @FirstTake pic.twitter.com/cLu4VtAUBp
A reminder that the house (almost) always wins
Tua’s prop was 243.5 yards. He had 254 yards with 5 seconds in the game.
— Prop Geek Zeke📚 (@PropGeekZeke) November 3, 2024
Jaylen Waddle runs straight back for -24 yards. ☠️
Insane Beat🤯
pic.twitter.com/3MULwBuUO7
How things change
Jayson Tatum says he called his agent after the Celtics signed Gordon Hayward:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 4, 2024
“I gotta get traded.”
(via @club520podcast) pic.twitter.com/uISGxd5Lcj
Revisiting the sports equinox
Saquon Barkley can stick the landing
SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD.
— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024
📺: #JAXvsPHI on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/UtCENDw6no
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