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Jaylon Thompson talks to J.J. Picollo about the performance of Royals players at the World Baseball Classic. “Exactly what we witnessed was what you hope they get out of it,” Picollo said. “High-intensity games helps development. You kind of get to see how your players play in the big moments, and our guys did great. […]
The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has reported that Newcastle’s January transfer window has been quiet by design rather than neglect, with the club weighing caution against need as PSR continues to shape decision-making. Waugh placed Newcastle’s situation in the wider Premier League context. “It has been a very quiet January window in general, a few low-key […]
Newcastle United are awaiting clarity on the severity of Bruno Guimaraes’ ankle injury after the midfielder limped off during Wednesday’s Champions League win over PSV, according to a report by Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that Newcastle are “still sweating on the severity of the ankle injury suffered by Bruno Guimaraes during the 3-0 […]
And then, there were four. With the Divisional Round in the rearview, we have just four teams left in the NFL’s tournament to see who gets to play in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. The NFC Championship game is a particularly interesting pier-sixer in that it has two teams that have already faced […]
The latest Bears Banter podcast has dropped! There is so much to celebrate after the Chicago Bears went 11-6 in Ben Johnson’s first year as the Chicago Bears head coach, as they won the NFC North, beat the Green Bay Packers 2 out of 3 times, and won their first playoff game in a decade […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (16-28) (9-15 away) at Orlando Magic (23-19) (13-6 home) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Kia Center; Orlando, FL How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Magic–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets +5.5, Hornets money line +170, O/U 223.5 Injuries:Hornets: Brandon Miller-probable (ankle), LaMelo Ball-questionable (thumb), Tre Mann-out (illness), Grant […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Preview: Game 45 fir...
Just after I wrote that a MacKenzie Gore trade seemed unlikely, Paul Toboni pulled the trigger. He sent Gore to the Texas Rangers for a five prospect haul. While the Nats did not get Sebastian Walcott, they got five quality pieces from Texas. The return consists of SS/3B Gavin Fien, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 2B Devin […]
We’re now less than three weeks from pitchers and catchers reporting to Salt River Fields, and it feels like the D-backs’ off-season remains a work in progress. With all respect to Taylor Clarke, the bullpen has barely been touched. We don’t know who will be replacing Lourdes Gurriel in left field on Opening Day. Arizona […]
I do not get the impression that Tyson Lewis will be the #8 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system this time next year. The freshly minted 20 year old spent his age-19 season split between the Arizona Complex League and with the Daytona Tortugas in A-ball down in the Florida State League, turning heads with […]
Friday’s NHL slate features a likely competitive contest between the Seattle Kraken (22-18-9, -115 on the moneyline to win) and the Anaheim Ducks (26-21-3, -105 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Kraken try to beat the the Ducks on ESPN+. Kraken vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington Favorite: Kraken (-115) Underdo...
The Washington Capitals (24-21-6) have -142 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road in a matchup with the Calgary Flames (21-24-5), who have +119 moneyline odds, on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to ESPN+ to watch as the Capitals and the Flames square off. Capitals vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta Favorite: Capitals (-142) Underdog: ...
Friday’s NHL play includes the Colorado Avalanche (34-5-9) hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (23-17-9) at Ball Arena. The Flyers are big underdogs (+235 on the moneyline) against the Avalanche (-293) ahead of the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to watch the Avalanche and the Flyers meet. Avalanche vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Co...
The San Jose Sharks (25-21-3) are favored at home (-131 moneyline odds to win) against the New York Rangers (21-24-6, +110 moneyline odds). The contest on Friday starts at 10 p.m. ET from SAP Center at San Jose on ESPN+. You can watch on ESPN+ as the Sharks square off against the Rangers. Sharks vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California ...
The New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) have -152 moneyline odds to win when they go on the road in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5), who have +127 moneyline odds, on Friday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to see the Devils look to knock off the the Canucks on ESPN+. Devils vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia Favorite: D...
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the roster transformation over the past few weeks, as they look ahead to the 2026 season. While a number of players departed in the transfer portal, there were several others who were seniors who will look to play professionally. A big part of that in the pre-draft process is getting […]
I’m not normally the kind of guy who advocates that a team prioritize position over player — except when it comes to our Chicago Bulls’ current “brain” “trust” (I don’t remember who first made that joke, probably our guys at BlogABull ) of president Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley. It seems like nearly every darn year, they draft a raw, athletic forward. Happily, 2024 first-round pick Matas Buzelis is looking like a true-blue keeper. And I do have to concede that one of the few ti...
The WNBA’s decision to release the 2026 schedule is puzzling. Yes, knowing the schedule does allow teams to begin to take care of logistics, namely arena availability and travel plans. It also will give broadcast partners similar clarity. Yet, the move can also be interpreted as one full of presumption and pressure. The league is […]
Herald Why Jaylen Brown, Pacers coach believe Derrick White should be NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser lead way as Celtics breeze past Pacers Celtics wing misses eighth straight game with ankle injury Globe Zach Lowe maps out Celtics’ plans at NBA trade deadline Celtics showing they have more ways to win than relying on […]
On Wednesday, also known as yesterday, the headlines more or less read as follows: Nebraska QB Commit Trae Taylor Moving to Lincoln To Play for Millard South Next Season That by itself would have had things buzzing on more than one front in Nebraska, both positively and negatively, for days. As it turned out, fate […]
Herald Why Jaylen Brown, Pacers coach believe Derrick White should be NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser lead way as Celtics breeze past Pacers Celtics wing misses eighth straight game with ankle injury Globe Zach Lowe maps out Celtics’ plans at NBA trade deadline Celtics showing they have more ways to win than relying on 3-pointers Celtics celebrate homecoming by getting measure of revenge in rematch with Pacers Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Pacers 1/21/26 Celt...
If you told most people in 2023 that there would be real doubt surrounding C.J. Stroud’s future as a top-tier NFL quarterback, you would’ve been called insane. Since his historic rookie season, Stroud has been chasing that same level of play — and he hasn’t consistently looked like the same quarterback. There are still moments […]
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.” Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a […]
To the Rangers for 5 prospects. I'll delve into it more when we have the names but the Rangers system is weaker but in part due to injury and bad 2025s - which yes, I know but these guys can turn around pretty quickly. The name that is in there Gavin Fien, a guy that's arguably Top 2-4 in the Rangers system but also arguably outside the Top 100 overall. He is supposed to hit well and profiles to be a decent fielding 3B or a 1B/RF type (good enough glove to play SS in HS...
Paul Kuharsky is reporting that John “Bones” Fassel will remain with the Tennessee Titans as the special teams coordinator under Robert Saleh. This really comes as no surprise. Fassel is widely regarded as one of the best special teams coordinators in the NFL. He also apparently did Friday film meetings this season while Brian Callahan […]
The New York City FC head coach took a moment from preseason training to discuss his relationship with Todd Dunivant, a search for a No 9, how to replace Justin Haak, and why Drew Baiera is making a case for himself on the First Team.
The San Francisco 49ers are back into offseason mode, and one position that’s always talked about with the team at this time of the year is the defensive line. San Francisco has been known for having an elite defensive line during the Kyle Shanahan era, but it hasn’t reached that standard the last two seasons, […]