Inspiration. The Diamondbacks acquired Nolan Arenado. He has won 5 Silver Slugger awards, 10 Gold Glove awards, and 6 Platinum Glove awards. And yet his batting declined to near average in the last couple seasons. What happened? Will he impact the Diamondbacks? Batting. The context of his batting decline was that even in decline his […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
Frank Schwindel replaced Anthony Rizzo at first base after the big selloff in 2021, and actually hit pretty well: .342/.389/.613 with 13 home runs in 56 games, enough to get him some downballot Rookie of the Year votes. He didn’t hit as well in 2022 and the team, picked over by the selloff, didn’t play […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Bill Kennedy is the NBA's gay referee who isn't afraid to have some fun during games. Fans will miss his routine while he's out. The post The gay NBA ref fans actually love is injured, and some fans are not OK appeared first on Outsports .
From Outsports | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Columbus 5:30 BTN Ohio State Minnesota Golden GophersRecord: 10-8 (3-4)KenPom Rank: 84 Ohio State BuckeyesRecord: 12-5 (4-3)KenPom Rank: 34 words KEYS TO A GOPHER WIN Extra possessions matter – This needs to come as offensive rebounds for Minnesota and if I’m being greedy, we also force more turnovers than usual. OSU is not great at […]
From The Daily Gopher | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
When the Chicago Cubs sign pitchers to minor league deals this time of year, they usually fit neatly into one of two buckets: a big league reclamation project (recent example: Trent Thornton ), or a prospect/development play (recent example: Tyler Ras ). The latest minor league pitcher signing, however, is a bit of a mix of both: Check out his Live AB at Tread's Pro Day 🎥 pic.twitter.com/GF1IKQQyx0 — Tread Athletics (@TreadHQ) January 16, 2026 On the one hand, Charlie Barn...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s only January and Chelsea Women can already claim their first shot at silverware, hinging on beating Manchester City in the upcoming Women’s League Cup semifinal. This City are not like the one under Gareth Taylor. With Andrée Jeglertz at helm they’ve only lost a single game. It does bode well for us that this […]
From We Ain't Got No History | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Vanderbilt’s two-game losing streak after opening the season 16-0 doesn’t concern me. The Commodores had an uncharacteristic poor shooting night last Wednesday night in Austin, which doesn’t concern me for the simple reason that “sometimes, the shots don’t fall.” They then got jobbed by the refs in a four-point loss to Florida over the weekend. […]
From Anchor Of Gold | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Browns head coach search continues with second interviews scheduled for this week. So far, John Harbaugh interviewed with only the New York Giants before taking their job, former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski had numerous interviews before accepting the Atlanta Falcons gig, and Monday night saw the Miami Dolphins (Jeff Hafley) and Tennessee Titans […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
UVA basketball has not hosted ESPN’s College Gameday since 2019, the year Tony Bennett’s squad won the national title, and Saturday’s duel with North Carolina looked like a prime opportunity for the pregame show to make its return to Charlottesville in 2026. The Cavaliers are now in the top-15 of the AP poll, and just […]
From Streaking The Lawn | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Like a lot of NBA players, Tyrese Maxey’s pregame routine includes a post-shootaround nap. That nap happens to occur during the 2 p.m. hour, the very time the league was set to announce its starters Monday for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. So, when the news broke, everyone was excited for him, […]
From Liberty Ballers | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Texans News Texans fans are frustrated with how their season ended, but some good news could give them hope for 2026. Tank Dell is set to return for the 2026 Season After Year-Long Rehabilitation Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that wide receiver Tank Dell is expected to return to the field for […]
From Gridiron Experts | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Monaco in the Champions League. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Camavinga; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé and Vinicius. Monaco starting XI (TBC): Khon; Vanderson, Dier, Kehrer, Caio; Zakaria, Teze, Akliouche, Ansu Fati; Golovin and Balogun. HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS […]
From Managing Madrid | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Wisconsin Badgers are enjoying a nice four-game win streak over the last two weeks, which has improved their stock quite significantly. Seen as a team outside the NCAA Tournament picture after a blowout loss to Purdue, Wisconsin has rattled off wins over UCLA, Michigan, Minnesota, and Rutgers, and now stands just one spot outside […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Not to beat an increasingly dead horse here, but the Indianapolis Colts have not made the playoffs since 2020 (the COVID-19 year), and have not won the division since 2014. The organizational leader largely responsible for overseeing the football operations of the organization, general manager Chris Ballard, and his inability to achieve meaningful consistent success […]
From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Tonight’s Spurs vs Rockets Texas Tussle at the Toyota Center features one of the most intriguing divisional rivalries in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most consistent teams in the West this year, sitting near the top of the standings at 30-13, while the Houston Rockets (25-15) are looking to defend home court and prove they belong in the hunt for a top-four seed. With both sides featuring elite, unicorn-like stars in Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Dur...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 10 reads
Following last night’s National Championship game, the 2025 college football season is finally complete, and with that comes the final batch of rankings for the year. After entering the College Football Playoff at No. 7, the Aggies dropped just one spot to No. 8 in the final rankings for both the AP Top 25 and […]
From Good Bull Hunting | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Giants News New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh cited quarterback Jaxson Dart as a primary factor in accepting the franchise’s five-year contract offer. The Giants finalized Harbaugh’s hiring on January 18, 2026. The organization dismissed Brian Daboll in November after a 2-8 start and named offensive coordinator Mike Kafka interim head coach for the […]
From Gridiron Experts | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The dust has settled on the regular season series between Boston and Detroit right at the midway point in the season, culminating in a 104-103 Pistons win that came down to the final possession. After four games, we have a pretty clear idea of what to expect of this matchup between the Eastern Conference’s two […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
There are people who love their NFL teams. Sure. But then there is Asher Grodman and the way that he loves the Jacksonville Jaguars. Asher is known for playing Trevor on CBS’ Ghosts, but he is more known than anything for being a HUGE fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was kind enough to join […]
From Big Cat Country | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their head coach on Monday, beginning a new era for the franchise. Hafley joins Miami after two years as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. He enters the position as the first time, he has been named an NFL head coach, though he did spend four years as […]
From The Phinsider | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry had what appears to have been a career-saving weekend in the 2025 NFL Draft. Working with a first-round selection for the first time in four years, Berry strengthened the defense with defensive tackle Mason Graham and linebacker Carson Schwesinger, gave the offense its rushing leader in running back Quinshon […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Caleb Williams didn’t need a reminder of how the Bears’ season ended. When he stepped to the podium at Halas Hall on Monday, the moment was still close enough to feel. He knew overtime would come up. He knew the throw would be the focus. And he didn’t try to sidestep any of it. Less than 24 hours after Chicago’s 20–17 overtime loss to the Rams, Williams spoke calmly and deliberately — the way quarterbacks do when the disappointment hasn’t faded, but the responsibility is already owne...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
RacingTVSchedule provides our motorsports television listings this week, from today through next Sunday. All times are eastern. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Motorsports Events TV 4:00pm – 5:00pm 2026 DAKAR Rally Stage 2 – Yanbu – Alula… The post Motorsports TV Listings – Tuesday, Jan. 20 – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
From The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
After a big win on Saturday against UCLA, the Ohio State men’s basketball team will look to keep the momentum rolling at home against Minnesota on Tuesday night, and this is a game the Buckeyes need to have. The Buckeyes come into the matchup at 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten, while Minnesota […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
CHARLOTTE (January 20, 2026) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is thrilled to announce that CUBE 3 Architecture, the title sponsor of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, has renewed its partnership for the… The post CUBE 3 Architecture Renews TA2 Title Sponsorship for 2026 Season first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
From The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) | about 2 months ago | 7 reads