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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball against Minnesota

On Saturday, Northwestern men’s basketball will finally resume their conference slate. Overall, it has been a tough season for the ‘Cats, who currently hold an 8-5 overall record and sit at 0-2 in the Big Ten. Close losses and inconsistent performances on defense have been primary factors holding NU back. Starting on Saturday against Minnesota, […]

From Inside NU | 2 months ago | 1 read

Top FPL GW20 Captain Picks

Deciding on the best player to wear the captain’s armband can be quite tricky, especially when factoring in player form, team performance, and fixture difficulty. Below are some captaincy options you can consider if you already own them or plan to bring them in with a transfer ahead of the Gameweek 20 deadline. Erling Haaland […]

From Never Manage Alone | 2 months ago | 5 reads

WBB: Ducks Roll Northwestern

The ladies of Oregon had an opportunity on New Year’s Day in Eugene…well, actually two.  A win would push them ten games over .500 overall and would notch their first conference victory of the season.  They accomplished both in dominant fashion.  What was a one-point game after a quarter ended in an 87-54 whipping against […]

From Addicted To Quack | 2 months ago | 3 reads

New Year’s resolutions for star rookie VJ Edgecombe

The hype continues to build in the rookie campaign of VJ Edgecombe. The third-overall pick in last summer’s NBA Draft, Edgecombe has dazzled this past week. He nailed a game-winning overtime three-pointer in a win in Memphis on Tuesday and followed it up with 23 points and five stocks in a victory over the Mavericks […]

From Liberty Ballers | 2 months ago | 3 reads

2 Teams Have Pulled Back From Fire Sale To Listening On Players

While the Eastern Conference seems wide open, it's much tougher to hold down a playoff spot in that conference than the Western Conference, where the cutoff is five points lower. That means while a team has to be 6-7 games over .500 at this point in the season to hold a wildcard spot in the East, a team can be .500 to three games over .500 to hold one in the West. That being said, some not so good teams in the West, who were seen as sellers and willing to have a fire sale to prepare for the fu...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 months ago | 0 reads

‘It was like we were playing a home game’: IU football’s Rose Bowl takeover washes away decades of doubt

PASADENA, Calif. — Inside The Hoosier Room under the west stands of Memorial Stadium, newly named Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner stood at a podium with two items resting in front of him: a glass bowl and a red rose. ... The post ‘It was like we were playing a home game’: IU football’s Rose Bowl takeover washes away decades of doubt appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

From Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis | 2 months ago | 1 read

Tage Thompson named to US Olympic team

For the first time in program history, UConn men’s hockey will have a former player in the Olympics. On Friday, Tage Thompson was named to the USA Hockey team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. “We are extremely proud of Tage for being named to USA Hockey Olympic roster,” head coach Mike Cavanaugh said in […]

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From The UConn Blog | 2 months ago | 2 reads

What are best scenarios for Rams in Week 18?

There will be a lot on the line for the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. It’s very possible that the Rams are playing for the fifth seed in the NFC and also have a chance at a top-10 pick depending on the Atlanta Falcons result. Here’s how each scenario for the Rams could play […]

From Turf Show Times | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Slot Talk: Finding a Positive in a 0-0

Liverpool’s New Years Day draw was the first 0-0 in Arne Slot’s tenure in charge of the Reds, and while “not a nice thing to hear,” Slot was careful to emphasize a good thing his team accomplished: “I think it is clear and obvious we hardly conceded chances anymore at this moment in time against […]

From The Liverpool Offside | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Pirates begin New Year still without Andrew McCutchen

It has been an absolute joy getting to see Andrew McCutchen rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 after playing elsewhere for five seasons. McCutchen has been signing one-year deals in the offseason over the last couple of seasons, but now as the Pirates are investing in their lineup more than ever he remains unsigned with […]

From Bucs Dugout | 2 months ago | 8 reads

Las Vegas Raiders have New Year’s wish for franchise

Well, we’ve made it to 2026, and, of course, our Tuesday Community Question this week was asking readers what their Raiders’ New Year’s resolution? In no surprise, many fans want to see Pete Carroll fired and the team hit a home run with the next staff. I have a strong feeling we will see Carroll […]

From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read

Insider Reveals Why Sam Bennett Was Left Off Team Canada's Roster

It was the biggest shock of all the players left off Team Canada's Olympic roster when Sam Bennett's name was missing from the list. Ignoring everything Bennett has done in the NHL in the past year alone, Canadian hockey fans will remember the beautiful game-tying goal he scored against the USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final game. He recorded six shots (most on the team) and five hits (most on the team) in that game.  SAM BENNETT IN THE CLUTCH! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #4Nations pic.twitter.com/qlINVGKp09...

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From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 months ago | 0 reads

NC State Hosts the Virginia Cavaliers

When: Saturday January 3 – 11:00 AM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPN2 Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 80-77 / NC State 80-76 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: KenPom Snapshot: Excellent progress report! The defense being ranked higher than the offense was a surprise. What’s On the Line? ACC Net Rankings: […]

From Backing The Pack | 2 months ago | 6 reads

Bruins To Use Mittelstadt To Beef Up At Forward

The Boston Bruins , like every team in the Eastern Conference, is very much in the playoff race. They are 21-18-2 and are two points out of a wildcard spot, but need improvements. The defense and goaltending are pretty solid, but it's the forward group that really needs the upgrades. Frank Seravalli said, "The Bruins are in a spot where they need more heft up front. How are they going to find that? Maybe moving out Mittelstadt to get a better fit is a way to start, but you're going to have to ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Oilers recall Isaac Howard, Quinn Hutson after red-hot AHL run

The Edmonton Oilers are recalling two of the American Hockey League’s hottest scorers. Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson were recalled to the Oilers roster Friday, the club announced. For Howard, it marks his first recall since he was sent down to the Bakersfield Condors in mid-November. The #Oilers have recalled forwards Isaac Howard & Quinn…

From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Bears Big Plays Tracker Week 17

Modern football is all about big plays and as a companion piece to the STEP Differential, I’m tracking the Bears big plays all year in this Infogram: Chicago Bears 2025 STEP Differential TrackerInfogram Remember that you can click into the tabs on the lower left to see the tally by player and you can hover […]

From Windy City Gridiron | 2 months ago | 0 reads

5 Cowboys who should not return in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason needs are already a hot topic, and this team has plenty of them. However, in addition to adding more talent, key personnel changes are also needed to remove certain players and coaches from their current roles. If this team wants to improve next season, here are five individuals who should no […]

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From Blogging The Boys | 2 months ago | 0 reads

2025-26 Mountain West Bracketology: January 2

Happy New Year! Bracketology is back! We are a little over two months out from Selection Sunday, slated for Sunday, March 16. In the meantime, every Friday, we will be going over which Mountain West men’s basketball programs have a chance to go dancing regardless of their fate in the MW Tournament — and which […]

From Mountain West Connection | 2 months ago | 0 reads