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Cubs historical sleuthing: Niekro brothers edition

Usually, I run just one sleuthing photo a day on the weekends during the offseason but I came across this one recently and it was too good to pass up. So let’s do a bit of baseball sleuthing as we wait for today’s Super Bowl to begin. Here we have brothers Joe and Phil Niekro […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 6 days ago | 2 reads

Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball at Minnesota

Maryland men’s basketball is in Minneapolis taking on Minnesota, looking to avoid a five-game losing streak — or at least for a competitive game. Tip-off at 2 p.m. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

From Testudo Times | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Chelsea Team News vs Leeds: Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Romeo Lavia

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior could see as many as three players return from injury from Tuesday night when the team hosts Leeds United. Reece James, FIlip Jorgensen and Romeo Lavia are all in this category, where passing a late fitness test would bring them back into the mix. Let’s start with the captain, James, who […] The post Chelsea Team News vs Leeds: Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Romeo Lavia appeared first on The Sports Bank .

From The Bank | 6 days ago | 1 read

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-26) @ Washington Wizards (14-37)

The Miami Heat travel to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards in a matinee affair on Super Bowl Sunday! What are your predictions and thoughts, as the Heat try to rebound from a tough two-point loss against Boston?! Let us know in our game thread below! Injury Report (at the time of […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-26) @ Washington Wizards (14-37) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 6 days ago | 0 reads

CONFIRMED lineups: Valencia vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Valencia in LaLiga. CONFIRMED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Jiménez, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Güler, Gonzalo, Mbappé. Valencia predicted XI: Dimitrievski, Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Gaya, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Rioja, Danjuma, Duro, Beltran. With Barcelona’s victory over Mallorca on Saturday, Madrid need […]

From Managing Madrid | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Team Canada arrives in Milano Cortina, Women underway

The women’s tournament is already underway, and the buzz in the Olympic village is the norovirus that appears to be making its way through the teams. Finland had to postpone the start of its games, as several of its players went into isolation to start the tournament. The Finns opened the games against the U.S. women on Feb. 7 and promptly lost 5-0, potentially feeling some of the after effects of the illness. Then there’s the Swiss, who also had several of its players placed in isolation...

From Fear The Fin | 6 days ago | 1 read

Report: Lamar Jackson was actively involved in Ravens’ coaching hires, expected to begin extension talks

According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafalo, Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was “instrumental” in the team’s hiring of new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jackson reportedly participated in virtual interviews with head coaching candidates, including Minter, and was consulted on the hire for […]

From Baltimore Beatdown | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Lazio

MATCH INFO When: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. local time in Italy and across Europe, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 p.m. Central time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. STARTING LINEUPS Juventus starting XI (4-2-3-1/3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners, Cabal; Locatelli (C), Thuram; Cambiaso, McKennie, Yildiz; […]

From Black & White & Read All Over | 6 days ago | 2 reads

Liverpool 1, Manchester City 2 – Match Recap: Slow Burn Heartbreak

LIVERPOOL 1 – 2 MANCHESTER CITY Liverpool: Szoboszlai 73’Manchester City: Silva 84’, Haaland 90+3’ Pre-Match The unbeaten streak has ended and we’ve started all over again. We’ve won our last two with ten goals to one after the disappointing loss to Bournemouth in stoppage time, but the real test is here with our rival in […]

From The Liverpool Offside | 6 days ago | 1 read

Dani Rodriguez stretchered off for Barcelona Atletic

Dani Rodriguez appears to have picked up a serious injury as he had to be stretchered off on Sunday during Barcelona Atletic’s clash with Barbastro. The youngster was injured while running at a defender and appears to have suffered a knee problem. He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and appeared to be […]

From Barca Blaugranes | 6 days ago | 0 reads

MBB: A Close Battle Lost

After getting blown out by Iowa, it seemed as if Men’s Basketball may have packed it in for the season. But Saturday they showed they still had fight left.  With star center Nate Bittle back in the mix and pride at least still on the line, the Ducks went toe to toe with the No. […]

From Addicted To Quack | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews: Outfielders

As we conclude our Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews, it’s time to take a look at a relatively experienced outfield group featuring two returning starters and a couple of interesting newcomers. What can the Wildcats’ outfielders offer in 2026? Jackson Freeman, Junior, RF After a big first-year season featuring 11 home runs and an OPS […]

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From Inside NU | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Marco Luciano finally has a new home

It took three trips over the waiver wire through claims by three different teams for former top San Francisco Giants prospect Marco Luciano to finally find a home. He was designated multiple times for so many assignments, but the baseball gods finally took mercy on Luciano and let him pass through waivers and land with […]

From McCovey Chronicles | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Report: Jayson Tatum beginning controlled 5-on-5 work

Shams Charania reported before Celtics-Knicks on Sunday that Jayson Tatum began participating in controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages as he continues to attempt a return this season. It marks the first public note of a progression from the visible 1-on-1, shooting and mobility work at practices and shootarounds in recent months. It also marks a progression following […]

From CelticsBlog | 6 days ago | 2 reads

There won’t be a brawl at the Olympics — No fighting allowed

February 15th, 2025, American brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sent a message, and in the days that followed, we learned more and more details about what led to that event, but none of that was as vivid as what we witnessed upon puck drop. Three fights in the first nine seconds of the game were […]

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From Mile High Hockey | 6 days ago | 0 reads

The Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl Window is Open

No one was expecting year one of the Ben Johnson era to end in a Super Bowl for the Chicago Bears, but the 2025 season went better than most fans could have expected. But even so, it felt like it ended too soon. The loss in the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams […]

NFL

From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 1 read