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St John’s vs Kansas: Open Game Thread

We’re either headed home, or headed to the Sweet 16. Rick Pitino’s Red Storm is what’s standing in the way of moving on. The game tips off at 4:15pm Jayhawk Time on CBS. At John’s is currently a 3.5 point favorite. Rock Chalk!

Some thoughts on MacKenzie Gore

The Texas Rangers addressed the hole in their 2026 rotation in dramatic fashion on Thursday, trading five minor leaguers to the Washington Nationals to acquire lefthanded starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore. So let’s talk about this deal, and what the Rangers are getting in Gore. Start with the basics. Gore is a lefty who turns 27 […]

Southern Indiana vs. Western Illinois Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-16, 0-9 OVC) are underdogs (+5.5) as they attempt to end a nine-game losing streak when they visit the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (4-15, 1-8 OVC) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Screaming Eagles Arena. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 134. Southern Indiana vs. Western Illinois Odds Southern Indiana odds to win: -240 Western Illinois odds to win: +198 Spread: Southern Indiana (-5.5) Total: 134 South...

Longwood vs. Charleston Southern Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Longwood Lancers (11-10, 3-3 Big South) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to build on a four-game home win streak when they host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (11-10, 2-4 Big South) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is 155.5. Longwood vs. Charleston Southern Odds Longwood odds to win: -117 Charleston Southern odds to win: -104 Spread: Longwood (-1.5) Total: 155.5 Longwood vs. Charleston Southern Promo Codes Game Time and Informati...

Heat’s 3 biggest needs ahead of trade deadline

We are nearing the two-week mark ahead of the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. The Miami Heat are currently 23-22 and in sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. A lot can still happen between now and then. We know the Heat need a No. 1 scorer now that Jimmy Butler’s not […] The post Heat’s 3 biggest needs ahead of trade deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Chargers (of course) request DC interview with Zach Orr

The Ravens hired Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach on Thursday. So, naturally, the Chargers put in a request to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr as Minter’s potential replacement in Los Angeles, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ravens fans have mocked other teams’ interest in Orr given his struggles over the […]

Titans to interview Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton for defensive coordinator

All eyes have been on Robert Saleh’s search for the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator, but the new coach has an entire staff to fill out. He is starting that process by interviewing Aaron Whitecotton for defensive coordinator, according to Jeremy Fowler. Whitecotton was Saleh’s defensive line coach with the New York Jets. They also coached […]

Bucks Trade Candidate: Ja Morant

We’ve had quite a run of big names in this year’s trade candidate series, including a few former All-Stars like Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray. And as you may know, the Bucks have been connected to just about everyone who might be available this deadline. So today, we tackle one of the biggest names of […]

Penn State Hockey Series Preview: Wisconsin

No. 6 Penn State starts its critical stretch of Big Ten play with a pair of games against No. 7 Wisconsin this weekend. The Nittany Lions are looking to continue ascending in the Big Ten standings, and the Badgers are looking to respond after an ugly home series against Michigan State last weekend. How to […]

NHL

Road Trip! NC State (the Men In Black) Heads to Pittsburgh

When: Saturday January 24 – 12:00 PM Where: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh TV: ESPNU Opponent: Pitt Panthers Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 78-72 / NC State 77-71 Wolfpack Snapshot: KenPom Adj. Efficiency: Offense ranked 34, Defense ranked 42 Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Clemson game. Asked what the win said about […]

Is the 49ers defensive coordinator position a desirable job?

Between DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh twice now, the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator has produced three head coaching gigs in half a decade. The easy conclusion is that this is a desirable job as it’s been a springboard for multiple head coaching jobs. Any success with a team that has the brand of the […]

Houston Texans – Top 3 Offseason Targets

It’s never fun when your team loses in the playoffs. When they win, you can gloss over all of the mistakes with the satisfaction of victory. But, when they lose, all those miscues become the center of everyone’s attention once the game – and season – is over. Every mistake will be combed over in […]

Rangers' Panarin Linked To 3 Teams

There is one player on the New York Rangers who is seemingly good as gone, and that's Artemi Panarin. While he has control over where he goes and will very likely be choosing a team with a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup, it will also likely reduce his return because of this. Panarin is in the final year of his deal at $11.6 million AAV and has 19 goals and 56 points in 50 games. The 34-year-old has been one of the best offensive players over the last decade and hasn't been able to win the Cup...

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-22) will try to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (27-19) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Moda Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on KUNP and TSN. The over/under is 226.5 for the matchup. Trying to gain an edge on Friday’s game? See the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazers (+3.5) t...

Luka Dončić and the burden of the best player

Luka Dončić has been the best player on every team he’s been on for nearly a decade. Considering he first started playing professionally in Spain for powerhouse Real Madrid at 16 and will not be 27 for another month, that’s saying something. But, Dončić is a true prodigy, someone whose preternatural feel for the game […]

Sharks vs. Rangers Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The San Jose Sharks host the New York Rangers on Friday, and are -124 favorites on the moneyline, with the away team at +104. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Sharks vs. Rangers Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Sharks (-124) Underdog: Rangers (+104) Total: 6.5 Best Sharks vs. Rangers Promo Codes How to Watch Sharks vs. Rangers Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: San Jose, California Venue: SAP Center at San Jose Live S...

Capitals vs. Flames Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Friday, January 23, 2026

The bookmakers fancy the Washington Capitals to defeat the Calgary Flames in their meeting on Friday, Jan. 23, with the visiting Capitals given moneyline odds of -135, and the Flames at +113. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Capitals vs. Flames Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Capitals (-135) Underdog: Flames (+113) Total: 5.5 Best Capitals vs. Flames Promo Codes How to Watch Capitals vs. Flames Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Lo...

Avalanche vs. Flyers Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche are predicted by oddsmakers to beat the Philadelphia Flyers when they match up on Friday at 9 p.m. ET, with the Avalanche at -295 on the moneyline, and the visiting Flyers heavy underdogs at +235. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Flyers Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-295) Underdog: Flyers (+235) Total: 6.5 Best Avalanche vs. Flyers Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Flyers Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET ...

Kraken vs. Ducks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, January 23, 2026

The bookmakers are expecting a close game between the Seattle Kraken and Anaheim Ducks when they play on Friday at 10 p.m. ET, with the Kraken at -115 on the moneyline, and the Ducks at -105. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kraken vs. Ducks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kraken (-115) Underdog: Ducks (-105) Total: 6.5 Best Kraken vs. Ducks Promo Codes How to Watch Kraken vs. Ducks Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Sea...

Devils vs. Canucks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, January 23, 2026

The New Jersey Devils travel to face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, and are -153 favorites on the moneyline, with the home team at +128. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Devils vs. Canucks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Devils (-153) Underdog: Canucks (+128) Total: 5.5 Best Devils vs. Canucks Promo Codes How to Watch Devils vs. Canucks Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Venue: Rogers Aren...

2027 Quarterback Trae Taylor’s Move to Lincoln Is a Big Win for Husker Recruiting

In this wild west era of college football—where nothing is guaranteed, and commitments can dissolve faster than a snowflake in August—2027 quarterback Trae Taylor is doing something that feels almost radical: showing real, tangible buy-in. Taylor announced he will attend Millard South in Lincoln, specifically to be closer to the Nebraska program. The move is […]

FPL GW23: Team news, injury updates and Live Chat

The league is incredibly competitive right now, with no Premier League side managing back-to-back wins at this stage. All of the current top four have already dropped points, meaning any slip-up could prove extremely costly. Meanwhile, the January transfer window has been relatively quiet this season, with a more predictable deadline day expected as fewer […]