Malachi Toney Ankle Surgery Sets Back Miami Before Notre Dame

Miami's offensive firepower faces a major test this week as wide receiver Malachi Toney undergoes surgery for a high ankle sprain. The procedure confirms that the Heisman Trophy contender will miss Saturday night's game against Notre Dame. The Hurricanes are now focused on recovering Toney in time for the College Football Playoff, a timeline that remains uncertain given the nature of the injury.

The absence of Toney complicates the matchup against a Notre Dame squad led by quarterback C.J. Carr. While the loss diminishes Miami's offensive threat, the contest remains a high-stakes affair for both programs. Toney's injury represents a significant hurdle for a team looking to solidify its position in the national rankings before the postseason begins.

In the NFL, Week 9 kicks off Thursday with the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars on Prime Video. The Ravens made a pre-game move by agreeing to trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from Arizona. Brissett had been benched by the Cardinals, but the exact return for the trade has not been finalized. He will not arrive in time to start the game against the Jaguars, leaving Baltimore to manage its roster without the immediate reinforcement.

Quarterback uncertainty defines the week in other parts of the league. The Philadelphia Eagles face the New York Giants after starting Tanner McKee in three consecutive losses. Coach Nick Sirianni is running out of options as the Eagles attempt to break a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks are managing a quadriceps injury to Sam Darnold, who has struggled to maintain effectiveness even when healthy. The Giants, currently in first place, enter the rivalry game off a bye, with rookie linebacker Arvell Reese cited as a key factor in their recent success.

CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco predicted a close game, stating that the Giants would win 22 to 20. Other predictions for the week include the Chiefs defeating the Jets 30 to 20 and the Texans beating the Chargers 24 to 20. In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors climbed 15 spots to No. 9 in the Power Rankings following a five-game winning streak. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is described as the most efficient isolation scorer in the league, while Kristaps Porziņģis remains away due to health issues.

Baseball executives reported operating under uncertainty ahead of the offseason, with questions surrounding a potential lockout and the free-agent market. The league is working on a new collective bargaining agreement, but standard business practices continue for now. In golf, the LIV Golf tour faced a financial setback when private capital firm BC Partners withdrew funding. This move follows a period of declining trends for the circuit, which has also lost high-profile talent. The day's schedule includes the Jaguars at the Ravens at 8:15 p.m. and the Miami Heat at the Warriors at 10 p.m.