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Kansas City Royals news: The bullpen comes into focus

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. […]

Colorado State vs. UNLV Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Friday, January 9, 2026

The Colorado State Rams (10-5, 1-3 MWC) host the UNLV Rebels (7-7, 2-1 MWC) in a matchup of MWC teams at Moby Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Rebels are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 150.5. Colorado State vs. UNLV Odds Colorado State odds to win: -311 UNLV odds to win: +249 Spread: Colorado State (-6.5) Total: 150.5 Colorado State vs. UNLV Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 ...

Green Bay vs. IU Indianapolis Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Friday, January 9, 2026

The IU Indianapolis Jaguars (4-13, 0-6 Horizon League) will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they visit the Green Bay Phoenix (8-8, 3-2 Horizon League) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Kress Events Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 162.5 points. Green Bay vs. IU Indianapolis Odds Green Bay odds to win: -383 IU Indianapolis odds to win: +299 Spread: Green Bay (-8.5) Total: 162.5 Green Bay vs. IU Ind...

Manhattan vs. Canisius Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Friday, January 9, 2026

The Manhattan Jaspers (7-9, 3-2 MAAC) host the Canisius Golden Griffins (7-8, 2-2 MAAC) in a matchup of MAAC teams at Draddy Gymnasium, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Golden Griffins are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is set at 145.5 in the matchup. Manhattan vs. Canisius Odds Manhattan odds to win: -305 Canisius odds to win: +245 Spread: Manhattan (-6.5) Total: 145.5 Manhattan vs. Canisius Promo Codes Game Time and Information ...

NHL Rumors: Jets Ready to Shake Things Up Amid Stunning Slide

The Winnipeg Jets aren’t waving the white flag, even with the season sitting in a brutal place.  After a year that ended with the Presidents’ Trophy, they’ve hit the halfway mark in total freefall, parked at the bottom of the NHL standings with 34 points and a 15-22-5 record through 42 games, while riding an 11-game skid (0-7-4) that has the fan base boiling.  What’s made it sting even more is how close so many of these losses have been, with eight of the 10 defeats coming by a singl...

Open Thread: Spurs announce partnership with Arena Club

Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs announced a new partnership with Arena Club, the collectible hobby’s most transparent, tech-powered marketplace and grading platform, marking Arena Club’s first official partnership with an NBA franchise. The collaboration ushers in a new era of modern collecting within Spurs fandom, connecting fans to the excitement of the […]

Former Badgers cornerback joins brother, a former UW RB commit, at West Virginia

The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t have the biggest 2026 recruiting class, signing only 13 players on National Signing Day without landing a blue-chip recruit. They did have two blue-chippers in the class at one point: four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit and four-star running back Amari Latimer. Petit ultimately de-committed a week before signing day and signed […]

Ranking the known Titans coaching candidates 1-13

Earlier this week we ranked the first four Tennessee Titans head coaching candidates. Since then, Mike Borgonzi has interviewed, or plans to interview, an additional nine candidates. We decided to redo the list, ranking them 1-13. Robert Saleh Robert Saleh is expected to be among the top retread candidates. The Titans finally requested an interview […]

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Debating Mike McDaniel’s fit for Detroit Lions OC job

On Thursday, news broke that former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a candidate for the Detroit Lions’ vacant offensive coordinator job. Immediately, there was a swell of positive reaction from Lions fans, as McDaniel is commonly viewed as one of the brightest young offensive minds in football. For his first two years as […]

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Flagg/Knueppel Updates!

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel continue to have tremendous rookie seasons in the NBA. In Flagg’s latest game against Utah, Dallas’s rookie prize just missed his first triple double, with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. He’s also apparently considering entering the NBA Dunk Contest, which would be fun to watch (fellow Maverick and […]

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Storm Center: January 9, 2026 — Miami’s going to the National Championship Game!

Good morning, Canes. Here we go to start your Friday: Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, advances to CFP National Championship Game Miami continued to make history, winning their first-ever Fiesta Bowl, beating the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 and advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game! Here’s our Game Recap […]

Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles dished out some raises

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). […]

A eulogy for the superstar that Atlanta needed

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 […]

New York Jets Flight Connections 01/09/26

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 […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — January 9

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 […]

Devils in the Details – 1/9/26: Hot Seats Edition

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 […]

Sixers kick off tough stretch starting with Orlando Magic

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 […]

Profile: Cardinals HC candidate Klint Kubiak

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 […]

Morning Skate: Heat

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 proves he belongs in the Colts’ long-term plans

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 […]

Cowboys news: The first batch of names for the Cowboys DC search emerge

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 […]