Has the Rest of the World Caught Up to the USA? 🏀

USA took care of business in Paris, beating France 98-87 for their fifth consecutive Gold Medal in men’s basketball.

But it was a much tougher task this time around, as USA was almost upset by Serbia in the semifinals before overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry no longer with the team in the next Olympics, expect to see considerable turnover with this roster.

Add in how close USA came to being eliminated, and it has us wondering…

📋 BACK OFFICE BUZZ: THE RUNDOWN 8/13/24

• Fantasy Football Rankings

• Fantasy Football Sleepers

• UFC 305 Predictions

• EPL Odds

• Plus Daily MLB Picks

🔥 Fantasy Football Rankings

Stay on top of Frank Ammirante’s fantasy football rankings, which are updated weekly to help you with your upcoming drafts.

Find out why waiting on your RB2 and targeting Javonte Williams looks like a great play.

The Broncos’ running back has looked great in camp and is currently undervalued due to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime.

😴 Fantasy Football Sleepers

FANTASY FOOTBALL EXPERT, FRANK AMMIRANTE: 

Can I interest you in a rookie running back with a reasonable chance at red-zone carries for a good offense that only costs you a late-round pick?

Look no further than Ray Davis, who the Bills selected in the fourth round of this year’s draft.

At 5-foot-8, 211 pounds, the former Kentucky back is better suited for goal-line work than James Cook (5’11, 199 lbs).

Davis also can catch out of the backfield, putting up 33 receptions in his senior season.

So here you have an ideal end-of-bench stash that can make an impact later in the season, especially if Cook were forced to miss time.

Stay on top of your fantasy football drafts by checking out more of my favorite sleepers for this season.

👀 UFC 305 Predictions

The MMA world is heading Down Under for UFC 305, which will occur on Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

With a stacked card that features a middleweight title bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, the event promises high-stakes action and intense battles that could shift the UFC landscape.

Click below to learn about our best bets for UFC 305.

⚽ English Premier League Odds

After a soccer-filled summer, the English Premier League returns on Friday when Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford.

Last season, the EPL title came down to the final day, with Manchester City holding off Arsenal for their fourth consecutive league triumph and sixth in seven years.

Can the Gunners (or any surprise challenger) finally topple Pep Guardiola's men this season? Or will we see another City coronation?

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