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UPDATE: Beating the tanking Nets just got easier for the Lakers. Luka Dončić and Rui Hachimura were originally listed as questionable to play, but have now been upgraded to available. Luka will now get one game closer to the 65-game threshold he must reach to be eligible for the end-of-season awards. Hachimura has missed the […]
While the playoffs are in full swing, the Detroit Lions have shifted their focus to the offseason. It’s been a tough pill to swallow for many, something owner Sheila Hamp addressed in her end-of-the-year communication to season-ticket holders, but an important offseason lies ahead for a football team in search of recapturing their je ne […]
Good morning, baseball fans! With the news earlier this week that (briefly) former San Francisco Giants outfielder Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame this year, there was unfortunately bad news for another former Giants outfielder. Hunter Pence, the very definition of a Forever Giant, did not receive enough votes to […]
Zuffa Boxing will premiere tonight on Paramount+, and Bad Left Hook will be here with live updates, results, and discussion during the first of the Dana White-promoted boxing events from UFC’s Meta Apex near Las Vegas. The main event will see Callum Walsh take on Carlos Ocampo in a 10-round middleweight fight, which isn’t really […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing their first game of the season against the Sacramento Kings. They’ll be at home tonight. Cleveland went 0-2 against the Kings last year. Defense After spending two weeks in the bottom-10 of defense rating, Cleveland snapped back to being elite when they held the Charlotte Hornets to just 87 points […]
The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) @ Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5) The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Hockey Radio Network The Time: 10:00pm ET Last Devils Game Late Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils played the second half of a back-to-back in Edmonton against the Oilers. Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass scored goals, Jake Allen was great, and […]
Happy Friday everyone, lots of fun little tidbits for you in our news of the day. We’ve got some more thoughts and discussion about the Hall of Fame inductees, including some bold sentiments from Carlos Beltran about why he doesn’t want to be defined by the Astros cheating scandal. Plus, two big starting pitcher trades […]
Baseball, in many cases, can serve as a very effective microcosm for the world and the country it inhabits. From social progression, justice, or the dawn of the information age, baseball has often travelled right along with the world surrounding it. Looking back, that means we can find stories that are nearly impossible to imagine […]
After a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Houston Rockets head to Detroit to take on a Pistons team that can be the first to sweep Houston this season. These teams met back in October, and even with Jalen Duren getting ejected early, the Rockets allowed the Pistons to play their own style […]
Meet the Mets The Mets made yet another move yesterday, albeit a relatively minor one, as they acquired former top prospect Vidal Bruján from the Twins for cash considerations and designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment. Deesha Thosar writes that the Mets saved their offseason with a pivotal week. Fellow executives see the Mets’ […]
At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes about the MLB 100: Witt was listed among the 10 best big-leaguers for the 2026 season by MLB Network. He ranked No. 3 for the second year in a row alongside such fellow stars as Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal. Four Royals rank inside the top 100 […]
I know not everyone does the social media thing, so when I come across something I really enjoy, I need to share it for our readers here at WCG, just in case you missed it. Rishab Sikri, who runs DaWindyCity Productions YouTube channel, is a content creator who does fantastic Chicago Bears videos. If you […]
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a trend making its way around social media where folks are posting pictures of themselves from 2016 to compare where they are in 2026. I’m not usually one to hop onto trends, but considering the state of the Colorado Rockies and how much has happened in 10 years (both […]
Earlier, I described the various technologies that I’ve found are being used in baseball in general, and mostly, by the Cardinals. As I followed the trail of breadcrumbs around, I began to discover that it wasn’t so much the technology the Cardinals had fallen behind in (yes, there was and still are some deficits there), […]
On February 1, 2025, former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison changed the lives of everyone associated with the Dallas Mavericks when he traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in the most shocking trade in recent sports history. The move sparked immediate outrage and shock from the entire league and resulted in Harrison’s firing nine […]
After the mostly-promising but late-season collapse of 2022 2024 1984, the Minnesota Twins sagged to 77-85 in 1985. Things got worse in ‘86: 71-91, 6th in the AL West—21 GB the West-winning California Angels. The average draw of 15,000 per Metrodome contest—2nd-worst in AL attendance coffers—presented a lot of bad baseball for Bob Kurtz & […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Hurricanes 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks will keep Oliver Moore at center, balance minutes with deeper lineup ( Sun-Times ) What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks as the trade deadline approaches ( Athletic ) Blackhawks Bits: Nazar’s return appearing imminent ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Musings on Madison, Episode 201 — Up and Down an...
Should the Saints bring back Luke Fortner? The Saints already made a great move last year to trade for Fortner, so why not make another one? Christian McCaffrey follows Drew Brees’ footsteps in NFL awards season McCaffrey is up for three different awards this offseason. Saints Can’t Afford to Lose 5-Time All-Pro A no-brainer decision.
As it turns out, scoring three goals in less than a minute is a winning strategy! The Bruins scored three goals in a 52-second span of the first period, added another in the second, then held off a late Vegas charge to earn a 4-3 win at TD Garden. The first two goals of the […]
Hello CSR! Welcome to another edition of Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We’re getting into mock draft and free agency speculation season again, and coaches are getting hired every day. Let’s dive right into your burning questions from this week’s mailbag! Hythloday: What do you think of the […]
The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) are heavy, 15.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-5, 5-3 Big Ten) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Crisler Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The matchup has a point total of 163.5. Michigan vs. Ohio State Odds Michigan odds to win: -1587 Ohio State odds to win: +880 Spread: Michigan (-15.5) Total: 163.5 Michigan vs. Ohio State Promo Codes ...
MWC foes square off when the Utah State Aggies (15-3, 6-2 MWC) visit the Colorado State Rams (12-7, 3-5 MWC) at Moby Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Rams are 4-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 148.5. Utah State vs. Colorado State Odds Utah State odds to win: -186 Colorado State odds to win: +152 Spread: Utah State (-4) Total: 148.5 Utah State vs. Colorado State Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday...
The Marquette Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-7 Big East) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to break a six-game road losing streak when they visit the Butler Bulldogs (12-7, 3-5 Big East) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 160.5. Butler vs. Marquette Odds Butler odds to win: -325 Marquette odds to win: +260 Spread: Butler (-7.5) Total: 160.5 Butler vs. Marquette Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ...
The Ohio Bobcats (11-9, 5-3 MAC) are underdogs (by 9 points) to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Akron Zips (15-4, 6-1 MAC) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The point total for the matchup is 168.5. Akron vs. Ohio Odds Akron odds to win: -452 Ohio odds to win: +346 Spread: Akron (-9) Total: 168.5 Akron vs. Ohio Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU Where: Athens, Ohio Venue: Con...
The Tulane Green Wave (12-7, 3-3 AAC) will try to end a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Charlotte 49ers (10-9, 4-2 AAC) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Dale F. Halton Arena as 3.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 143.5. Charlotte vs. Tulane Odds Charlotte odds to win: -174 Tulane odds to win: +146 Spread: Charlotte (-3.5) Total: 143.5 Charlotte vs. Tulane Promo Codes Game Time and Info...
The Edmonton Oilers are expected to chase a top nine forward ahead of the trade deadline, and Jeff Marek just tossed a familiar, spicy name into the mix by linking them to Jonathan Toews as a potential low cost add if the Winnipeg Jets slide into seller mode. Pierre LeBrun said Edmonton left its recent meetings with a “very concrete plan” to target that kind of forward, with the internal debate being whether the best value is down the middle or on the wing. Why Jeff Marek floated Toews...