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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. […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. It’s salary arbitration season, everyone. Try to contain your excitement. Yesterday the Orioles agreed to terms on 2026 salaries for nine of their 11 arbitration-eligible players. The pay bumps for the players ranged from the modest (Tyler Wells’s $375,000 raise) to the dramatic (a nearly $8 million raise for Gunnar Henderson). […]
No one ever thought it would end this way, and yet here we are. On Wednesday in the middle of home game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Young was salary dumped traded for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. That was it. It’s a sad ending that precipitated quickly — quicker than all of us can […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets have requested their first interview for defensive coordinator, asking to interview Minnesota Vikings passing defense coordinator Daronte Jones. Jones has never been a defensive coordinator at the NFL level. If he were to be hired by the Jets that would give the Jets a first time […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to Joe Wallis* (who spoiled Tom Seaver’s no-hit bid), The first episode of Home […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links The descent continues: Luke Hughes scored the lone goal for the Devils as the Penguins took a 4-1 win Thursday night. [Devils NHL] Sheldon Keefe talks about job security: Seems bad! Tom Fitzgerald’s silence continues: “The last calendar year of New Jersey Devils hockey should have Tom […]
The Sixers are coming off a much-needed bounce-back win at home against the Washington Wizards, shaking off a disappointing loss. There won’t be much time to savor it, though, as they begin one of the toughest stretches of their regular-season schedule with a road matchup against the Orlando Magic. The Magic opened the year in […]
The list of NFL teams that now need a coach keeps growing. The Arizona Cardinals are certainly on that list as they axed Jonathan Gannon on Black Monday. The job now is to make a short list of candidates the team is interested in, set up interviews either virtually or in person, and then pare […]
Happy Friday, folks! Here’s to hoping you have a good day heading into a good weekend. The Bruins did their part to boost your mood last night, beating the Calgary Flames 4-1 at TD Garden. The B’s got goals from four different players: Mason Lohrei, Sean Kuraly, Elias Lindholm, and Casey Mittelstadt. Joonas Korpisalo played […]
Riley Leonard’s performance against the Texans wasn’t just productive — it was revealing. Against one of the best defenses in football, he showed a blend of traits that translate at the NFL level: arm strength to attack tight windows and stretch defenses, confidence to let it rip without hesitation, poise, and the athleticism to extend […]
The playoffs are back in Foxboro. The New England Patriots are getting set to welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for a Sunday night showdown on wild card weekend. With that, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. The Chargers’ defense looks legit against the pass. Seems Jesse Minter runs a modern Fangio-style, […]
Cowboys schedule first three interviews for open defensive coordinator position – Nick Harris, Star-Telegram The search begins. The Dallas Cowboys have requested to interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer. The Cowboys are in line to speak with Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard, Vikings […]
Well, Friday is here again. Some Fridays are slow news days. Not this one. Lots happened. Well, technically this post is being written on Thursday, which was the actual day where lots happened. So this is more of a fast links day. If you want to be technical about it. Anyway, onto the links. Phillies […]
has named the one aspect that he believes Liverpool legend didn’t understand about ‘the beautiful game’. Ex-England international Gerrard starred during Benitez’s six year tenure at the club which culminated in that historic Champions League Final victory against AC Milan in 2005. Gerrard would go on to captain the club up until his shock departure […] The post Rafa Benitez names the one skill Steven Gerrard ‘didn’t understand’ about football: “It was missing” appeared first on Paisley Gates .
It’s been a tough stretch for Kentucky football seeing player after player enter the transfer portal this offseason. However, fans received fantastic news yesterday when it was announced that tight end Willie Rodriguez would return for another season in Lexington. The tight end group became a key part of the Kentucky offense in 2025 and […]
We’re back! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. The plays […]
Sidney Stewart was named ESPN’s 19th-best freshmen in the country for the past season, in a list released Wednesday. It’s hard to argue with the former three-star’s inclusion. Stewart exploded onto the scene in 2025, posting 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in his first four games en route to seven sacks and 10.5 […]
It’s 2026, and that can only mean one thing: any player with less than six months remaining on his deal is free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club. As far as Juventus are concerned, there are quite a few players who are at risk of departing Turin on a free transfer this summer. […]
The latest How do the Chiefs, Ravens and Bengals reopen their Super Bowl windows? | The Athletic It’s why Veach might have to seriously consider a transaction nearly as bold as the one he made with Hill. That could mean trading McDuffie. The logic is there. McDuffie, at 25, remains in his prime and is […]
On Wednesday night, the Big 12 delivered the women’s college basketball drama. Thursday, it was the SEC’s turn. The second week of SEC action arrived with both expected and unexpected results that are certain to keep things interesting. Here are the four big takeaways from Thursday night’s results. Texas, South Carolina take care of business […]
SEC action on Sunday will see the the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels (15-3) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-3) at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, starting at 6 p.m. ET. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Oxford, Mississippi Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Last Game For Each Team Ole Miss beat Oklahoma 74-69 in its last game. Cotie McMahon led the way with 22 ...
The Missouri Tigers (12-6) will try to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide (16-1) on January 12, 2026 at Mizzou Arena. The matchup airs on SEC Network. Missouri vs. Alabama NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Columbia, Missouri Venue: Mizzou Arena Last Game For Each Team Missouri suffered defeat by a final score of 99-68 in their last game against Vanderbilt. Leading the way on offense for t...
ACC play on Sunday will see the the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-10) host the Clemson Tigers (12-5) at Hank McCamish Pavilion, tipping off at 4 p.m. ET. Georgia Tech vs. Clemson NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Atlanta, Georgia Venue: Hank McCamish Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Georgia Tech fell to Virginia 61-59 in its last game. Talayah Walker led the way with 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals, followed by Br...
The Texas Longhorns (18-0) hope to continue an 18-game win streak when they visit the LSU Tigers (15-2) on January 11, 2026 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game airs on ESPN. LSU vs. Texas NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Where: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center Last Game For Each Team In their last outing, LSU picked up an 80-59 victory over Georgia. The Tigers were led by Flau’jae Johnson, who ended the...
The Michigan State Spartans (15-1) will try to continue a seven-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Oregon Ducks (14-3) on January 11, 2026 at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon vs. Michigan State NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Eugene, Oregon Venue: Matthew Knight Arena Last Game For Each Team Oregon prevailed by a final score of 71-66 in their last game against USC. Leading the way on offense for the Ducks was Ehi...
The Oklahoma Sooners (14-2) will visit the Kentucky Wildcats (15-2) after winning three road games in a row. Kentucky vs. Oklahoma NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Venue: Memorial Coliseum Last Game For Each Team Kentucky, led by Tonie Morgan with 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists, fell short in a 64-51 defeat to Alabama in their most recent outing. Asia Boone added 12 points. With a fin...