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Three up, three down – week of March 23-30

The beginning of a baseball season is one that is full of unknown. How are all of the changes made over the offseason going to take? How will those new players take to their new surroundings in Philadelphia? Then the games are played and all of that goes out the window. Who made good impressions, […]

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K-State fades late in 86-62 loss to No. 19 Kansas

The Kansas State Wildcats hung tough against the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks most of the night but could not sustain the momentum, ultimately falling 86-62. The Wildcats held an early lead, and actually regained the upper hand three times in the game. Though they played from behind much of the night, the contest remained close […]

Miami Dolphins head coach tracker: Offensive, special teams coordinators hired

The Miami Dolphins completed three in-person head coaching interviews on Monday, including Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. After days of speculation and rumors that the Dolphins were looking toward Hafley as their primary candidate for the vacancy, the rumors […]

Strong first half propels No. 9 Cyclones past Cowboys

STILLWATER, Okla. — No. 9 Iowa State (18-2, 5-2 Big 12) executed down the stretch to take down a gritty Oklahoma State (14-6, 2-5 Big 12) squad, 84-71, at Gallagher-Iba Arena Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones never trailed after the 18 seconds after of a 0-0 gridlock. Despite a 28-9 lead midway through the first period, and a 51-21 lead at […]

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Magic – Donovan Mitchell dazzles

A near wire-to-wire victory for a Cleveland Cavaliers team that is slowly, and quietly, playing their best basketball of the season. Here is who won and lost the game. Winner – Donovan Mitchell’s Second Half There is a Disney joke in here somewhere, but pun or not, the Cavs got a superstar effort from their […]

Open Thread: 25 January 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Victory! Villarreal is usually a tough opponent. We won and kept a clean […]

Santa Clara vs Washington State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

WCC play features the Santa Clara Broncos (17-5) at home against the Washington State Cougars (4-18) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Santa Clara vs. Washington State NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Santa Clara, California Venue: Leavey Center Last Game For Each Team In Santa Clara’s last game, they defeated Seattle U 93-59. The Broncos were led by Delainey Miller, who finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, and...

SFA vs McNeese Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (14-6) will attempt to extend a four-game home winning streak when they take on the McNeese Cowgirls (16-4) on January 29, 2026 at William R. Johnson Coliseum. SFA vs. McNeese NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Huntsville, Texas Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum Last Game For Each Team SFA enters this contest after a 73-63 defeat to Lamar. The Ladyjacks’ leading scorer was Key Roseby, who fini...

Liberty vs Florida International Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Florida International Panthers (11-7) will look to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Liberty Lady Flames (9-9) on January 29, 2026 at Liberty Arena. Liberty vs. Florida International NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Lynchburg, Virginia Venue: Liberty Arena Last Game For Each Team Liberty fell to Middle Tennessee 63-54 in its last game. Elisabeth Aegisdottir led the way with 12 points and 11 rebounds, ...

North Dakota State vs Denver Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Denver Pioneers (9-11) will visit the North Dakota State Bison (18-2) after losing six road games in a row. North Dakota State vs. Denver NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET Where: Fargo, North Dakota Venue: Scheels Center Last Game For Each Team Last time out, North Dakota State picked up a 79-56 victory versus South Dakota. The Bison were led by Avery Koenen’s 22 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks and Marisa Frost’s 14 points. With Coryn Watt...

Rider vs Mount St. Mary’s Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Rider Broncs (4-16) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (9-11) on January 29, 2026 at Alumni Gymnasium. Rider vs. Mount St. Mary’s NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Lawrenceville, New Jersey Venue: Alumni Gymnasium Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Rider fell short in a 55-46 loss against Saint Peter’s. The Broncs were led by Kristina Yomane, who ended t...

Davidson vs George Mason Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 28

The Davidson Wildcats (15-7) will attempt to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the George Mason Patriots (13-6) on January 28, 2026 at John M. Belk Arena. Davidson vs. George Mason NCAA Game Info Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Davidson, North Carolina Venue: John M. Belk Arena Last Game For Each Team Davidson earned a 66-51 win against VCU last time out. The team was led by Kyra Bruyndoncx’s 18 points and Charlise Dunn’...

Le Moyne vs LIU Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Long Island Sharks (10-8) will visit the Le Moyne Dolphins (5-16) after winning three road games in a row. Le Moyne vs. LIU NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: NEC Front Row Where: Syracuse, New York Venue: Ted Grant Court Last Game For Each Team In Le Moyne’s last game, they lost to Fairleigh Dickinson 56-41. The Dolphins were led by Ashley Buragas, who finished with 13 points, 15 rebounds and four assists, and Sydney Postell, with eight...

East Texas A&M vs New Orleans Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The East Texas A&M Lions (7-10) bring a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the New Orleans Privateers (1-18), losers of five straight. East Texas A&M vs. New Orleans NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Commerce, Texas Venue: Texas A&M-Commerce Field House Last Game For Each Team East Texas A&M, led by Reza Po with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, fell short in a 66-56 defeat versus Lamar in...

Navy vs Boston University Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 28

The Navy Midshipmen (12-6) aim to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Boston University Terriers (7-12) on January 28, 2026 at Navy Alumni Hall. Navy vs. Boston University NCAA Game Info Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Annapolis, Maryland Venue: Navy Alumni Hall Last Game For Each Team Navy prevailed by a final score of 60-44 in their last game against Army. Leading the way on offense for the Midshipmen was Zoe Mesuch, w...

Austin Peay vs North Florida Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Austin Peay Governors (13-5) will host the North Florida Ospreys (7-12) after losing three home games in a row. Austin Peay vs. North Florida NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Clarksville, Tennessee Venue: F&M Bank Arena Last Game For Each Team Austin Peay enters this contest following an 86-81 win versus Stetson. The Governors’ leading scorer was Anovia Sheals, who wound up with 23 points and three steals. Led by Jamisyn S...

Lightning’s point streak comes to emphatic end with 8-5 loss to Blue Jackets

Here it is. The tape of tonight’s game. Go ahead and burn it. Could we spend the next two-thousand words picking out everything that went wrong tonight? Sure, but it would probably take more than two-thousand words. They were on the back foot early with sloppy puck control and Columbus took advantage. Was it fatigue? Was it fate? It doesn’t really matter. Despite fighting back twice from two goals down, the Lightning weren’t able to find a way to win. Jonas Johansson did not...

Canadiens @ Bruins Top Six Minutes: Montreal hands another two points to a chasing rival

It’s cute seeing the Sportsnet panel covering the Montreal Canadiens on a day they have to because the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing. First period Close checking and a high pace to begin this game. There isn’t a lot of room to work out there right now, but Montreal isn’t panicking under the pressure. Samuel Montembeault leaves a giant rebound on the first shot he faces over five minutes in, but recovers in time to stop a second one. Like it did in the last game bet...

Hurricanes drop drowning Senators, 4-1

The Ottawa Senators out shot the Carolina Hurricanes, but that’s about all they did well as their goaltending issues cropped up again, meanwhile Brandon Bussi made 33 saves once again looking stellar in net, and the Canes won their 14th on the road by defeating the Senators 4-1. It was the fifth straight game with […]