Barcelona gave their hopes of automatic qualification to the Champions League knockout phase a boost on Wednesday night by beating Slavia Prague 4-2. The win sees Hansi Flick’s side rise into ninth place in the standings, with 13 points, ahead of the final round of group phase fixtures next week. Barca finish off their campaign […]
From Barca Blaugranes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Kawakami: The 49ers are set up for an all-in 2026 — can they get Justin Jefferson? (paywall)After cleaning out a big chunk of their depth chart and payroll last March, the 49ers don’t have to hesitate or guard their bank account this offseason. After falling a few star players short against the Seahawks in two […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Advancing to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018, the New England Patriots will face off against a fairly familiar playoff opponent — at least from a historical perspective. The Denver Broncos, after all, have stood in the team’s way on five previous occasions. In those five postseason meetings between the Patriots […]
From Pats Pulpit | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today, we have two questions in the Reacts survey. Both have to do with recent […]
From Hogs Haven | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Whenever Michigan State decides to dump the puck into the attacking...
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
With the injury to goaltender Philip Svedeback, Providence took to the ice this past weekend against Boston College without a single senior in the lineup. With 19 combined freshmen and sophomores on the roster, Providence is the ninth-youngest roster in college hockey...
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Poor outside shooting? Check Too many defensive mismatches leading to easy opponent baskets? Check. A big run at the end of the first half to create a lasting cushion? Czech. A late run to end the game at a 10-point deficit? Czechoslovakia. Hannes Steinbach and Zoom Diallo putting up impressive stats with little offensive support. […]
From UW Dawg Pound | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
One of the really fun things to do over the course of the college football season is to critique all of the AP Top 25 voters each week about their Notre Dame ranking (or whatever). Their votes are very public, and they are held accountable by CFB fans. The coaches poll, however… yeah they don’t […]
From One Foot Down | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
After Liverpool FC’s commanding 3-0 win away at Marseille, head coach Arne Slot had special praise for one player in particular, our longest-serving player, Joe Gomez. Marseille headed into this game as the top goalscorers in Ligue 1, but the Reds were hardly troubled by the French outfit in an assured defensive display, and Slot […]
From The Liverpool Offside | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
If there’s one thing that’s sure to help a team coming off a loss (and in the midst of dealing with an overly condensed schedule), it’s a double helping of patsy, sandwiched around the week’s biggest challenge. The Spurs more or less thrashed the Jazz just before going the distance with the Rockets, and now […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looks like the Brendan Gallagher, Philip Danault, and Josh Anderson line has found an identity. [ Sportsnet ] Joe Veleno has earned the trust of Martin St. Louis. [ Journal de Montreal ] St. Louis said that his team was “excellent” at five-on-five against the Minnesota Wild and that it was one of the best games of the season. [ Montreal Gazette ] Cole Caufield reinforced his reputation as one of the league’s most clutch scorers after scor...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The North Dakota State Bison (16-5, 6-0 Summit League) will look to extend a six-game win streak when they visit the Denver Pioneers (9-11, 2-3 Summit League) on January 22, 2026 at Hamilton Gymnasium. In its most recent game, North Dakota State defeated St. Thomas on Saturday, 68-65. Its high scorer was Trevian Carson with 16 points. Denver was victorious in its most recent game versus Oral Roberts, 98-87, on Wednesday. Carson Johnson led the way with 33 points, and also had four boards and...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Portland State Vikings (11-5, 5-0 Big Sky) will try to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Eastern Washington Eagles (4-14, 2-3 Big Sky) on January 22, 2026 at Reese Court. On Saturday, in its last game, Portland State beat Northern Arizona 63-52. With 20 points, Keyon Kensie was its leading scorer. Eastern Washington was victorious in its most recent game against Idaho State, 84-66, on Saturday. Isaiah Moses starred with 22 points, plus five boards and three assists....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Big Sky action features the Montana Grizzlies (10-9, 4-2 Big Sky) at home against the Weber State Wildcats (10-9, 4-2 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Montana was victorious in its previous game versus Northern Arizona, 98-72, on Monday. Te’Jon Sawyer was its leading scorer with 27 points. Weber State lost its previous game to Idaho, 75-67, on Saturday. Tijan Saine starred with 25 points, plus three boards and six assists. When is Montana vs. Weber State and when does i...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Missouri State Bears (10-8, 4-3 CUSA) will attempt to break a three-game road slide when they square off against the New Mexico State Aggies (10-7, 3-4 CUSA) on January 22, 2026 at Pan American Center. New Mexico State won its previous game against Delaware, 97-68, on Saturday. Jemel Jones led the way with 19 points, and also had four rebounds and five assists. On Saturday, in its last game, Missouri State fell to Middle Tennessee 90-87 in OT. With 20 points, Keith Palek III was its top ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Sacramento State Hornets (6-11, 2-3 Big Sky) will visit the Idaho Vandals (11-7, 3-2 Big Sky) after losing 10 straight road games. Idaho was victorious in its most recent game versus Weber State, 75-67, on Saturday. Biko Johnson starred with 26 points, plus six boards and two assists. In its most recent game, Sacramento State defeated Northern Colorado on Saturday, 93-89 in OT. Prophet Johnson scored a team-high 30 points (and added three assists and five boards). When is Idaho vs. Sac...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Big West action features the UCSD Tritons (14-5, 4-3 Big West) on the road against the UC Davis Aggies (11-7, 4-3 Big West) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. In its most recent game, UCSD beat CSU Bakersfield on Saturday, 83-62. Leo Beath scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed one assist and nine boards). In its previous game, UC Davis beat UC Irvine on Saturday, 75-72. Its top scorer was Niko Rocak with 17 points. When is UCSD vs. UC Davis and when does it start? This m...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (5-15, 0-5 Summit League) will host the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (10-12, 4-2 Summit League) after losing three home games in a row. In its previous game, North Dakota beat South Dakota on Saturday, 96-80. Greyson Uelmen scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed one assist and one rebounds). Oral Roberts lost its previous game to Omaha, 73-62, on Saturday. Ofri Naveh was its leading scorer with 22 points. When is North Dakota vs. Oral Roberts and when d...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
OVC action features the Lindenwood Lions (11-8, 5-3 OVC) at home against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-12, 2-6 OVC) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Lindenwood lost its previous game to UT Martin, 69-55, on Saturday. Dontrez Williams was its top scorer with 20 points. Tennessee Tech lost its most recent game to Morehead State, 76-70, on Saturday. Dani Pounds was its top scorer with 15 points. When is Lindenwood vs. Tennessee Tech and when does it start? This game betw...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Florida International Panthers (9-9, 2-5 CUSA) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the UTEP Miners (6-12, 2-5 CUSA) on January 22, 2026 at Don Haskins Center. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Florida International fell to Sam Houston 76-63. With 23 points, Julian Mackey was its leading scorer. In its previous game, UTEP fell to Liberty on Saturday, 80-69. Its leading scorer was Elijah Jones with 21 points. When is Florida International vs. UTEP and when doe...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Saint Thomas Tommies (15-5, 4-1 Summit League) will host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (10-10, 3-2 Summit League) after winning seven home games in a row. On Saturday, in its most recent game, St. Thomas lost to North Dakota State 68-65. With 16 points, Nolan Minessale was its high scorer. On Saturday, in its last game, South Dakota State beat UMKC 90-62. With 22 points, Joe Sayler was its top scorer. When is St. Thomas vs. South Dakota State and when does it start? This matchup...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Jack Grealish could be out for a ‘months not weeks’ after reports surface about a stress fracture to his foot. RIP Tommy Wright, fullback and Everton legend in his own right. A tribute from our own Geoff Blunt. [Royal Blue Mersey] Everton and Nottingham Forest have both enquired on […]
From Royal Blue Mersey | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Cincinnati Bearcats are gearing up for year four. It’s year four of the Scott Satterfield era and year four of Big 12 membership. Both of those overlapping eras experienced a peak in 2025, as Cincinnati finally cleared the hurdle of bowl eligibility. The Bearcats attained a positive record at 7-6 and qualified for the […]
From Underdog Dynasty | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
In a physical and somewhat sloppy game, Arizona men’s basketball remained undefeated on the season with a 77-51 win over Cincinnati. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries, and Ivan Kharchenkov had to say following the win over the Bearcats: Lloyd on the interactions with Kerr Kriisa: “Kerr’s a really good player, and […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
The 2025 season was what many Houston Cougars fans envisioned when the program first received a Big 12 Conference invite back in September 2021. The Cougars debuted in the league in 2023 and after a 2-year acclimation period, they made it clear they’re ready to contend. In year two under head coach Willie Fritz, Houston […]
From Underdog Dynasty | about 2 months ago | 6 reads