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Keep the foot on the gas: Lightning at Oilers game preview

Game Sixty-Eight: Tampa Bay Lightning (42-21-4) at Edmonton Oilers (34-27-4) Time: 10:00 PM EST Location: Rogers Place, Where Roman Hamrlik was traded to save money TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, CBC, SN, TVAS2, CITY, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -142 Know the Opponents: Oilers Nation Sometimes it’s not who you play, but when you play them. If there was ever a time to take on a team that features the best player in hockey, it’s now. The Edmonton Oile...

The 2026 MLB arbitration figure deadline is Thursday

With the holiday season over, Major League Baseball gets back in the swing of things this month with several deadlines coming up, which will be followed by the opening of spring camps next month. We’re only 46 days away from the Cubs Spring Training opener against the White Sox, Feb. 20 at Sloan Park. So, […]

Looking back at the career of Virgil Trucks

Family reunions are often festive affairs with plenty of food and drink, typically featuring some type of athletic event – horseshoes, volleyball, or softball, and, of course, music. Every family has someone who can sing or play the guitar. Virgil Trucks was a fireballing right-handed pitcher for five teams over a 17-year major league career, […]

MLB

Bucks Trade Candidate: Jerami Grant

Folks, as the calendar turns, it can only mean one thing: our annual Bucks trade candidate series is back! Stay tuned over the coming weeks as the Brew Hoop team breaks down various trade targets for the Bucks, including but not limited to: Zach LaVine, Michael Porter Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Corey Kispert, Dejounte Murray, Anfernee […]

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Announcers: Rich Hollenberg and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]

Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons signs with Mizzou

Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new sheriff in town. Only, he’ll have to earn his badge the hard way. Days after freshman Matt Zollers re-signed with Missouri – boy, I’m still not used to saying that – Ole Miss backup QB Austin Simmons has signed with the Tigers according to reports from multiple reporters across […]

My first Hall of Fame ballot

The results of the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot of Baseball Writers Association of America members will be announced on January 20 on MLB Network, and my votes will be included among the 400 or so ballots summited. I never dreamed this would happen, but then again I didn’t think the BBWAA would […]

MLB

Frondell’s Star Power, Draft Importance, Remembering Pulford, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Sweden won gold at the World Junior Championship last night, the first title for the Swedes since 2012. Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell had a very good tournament. He was named the top forward in the tournament by the directorate (team management groups) and was also named one of the three forwards on the media’s all-tournament team . “It was time for gold, and we did it. It’s amazing,” he said after the game. Anton Frondell interviews moments after securing a gold medal: pic.twit...

Three things we learned – Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea

Manchester City conceded a last minute equaliser to managerless Chelsea to ensure they only came out with a point from a game they largely dominated in the Premier League. Enzo Fernandez bundled the ball in at the backpost in the fourth minute of injury time to earn his side a smash and grab that their […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s press conferences for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) The Chargers signed a former Ravens offensive guard after he was released from Baltimore (Chargers Wire) Mike Vrabel […]

Texans path through the AFC playoffs

As the top AFC Wild Card team, the Houston Texans must go on the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers after they won the AFC North on Sunday Night Football. After that? Their path to the Super Bowl is completely up in the air. This marks Houston’s first-ever playoff appearance as a Wild Card team; […]

It Happened (Again): Matt Eberflus Has Been Fired

Matt Eberflus couldn’t even make it a calendar year as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator. Eberflus, who was hired to run Dallas’ defense last offseason, has already been removed from his post: The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, per sources. pic.twitter.com/7drIRiZEz6 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 6, 2026 Dallas Cowboys fire Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus The Dallas Cowboys hired Matt Eberflus as their defensive coordinator in ...

Bears’ Ian Cunningham is a candidate for the Falcons job

Early Tuesday morning, Tom Pelissero broke the news that the Atlanta Falcons have requested an interview with Chicago’s assistant general manager Ian Cunningham. Cunningham has been linked to multiple GM openings in the past, but it’s hard to imagine a better fit than the opening in Atlanta. The Falcons face an uphill battle to dig […]

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Week 18 penalty recap

The Buffalo Bills hosted the New York Jets for the last regular-season game ever at old Highmark Stadium, and likely the last game ever. A bunch of flags flying would have marred the celebration, and as I anticipated the officiating crew played along and kept their flags in check. Interestingly, while low in volume the […]

NFL

2026 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 28

Samuel Zavala made quick work of this latest round, advancing in just his second ballot by earning earned 13 of 39 (33%) votes: This marks Zavala’s very first time in our Prospect Vote, having joined the organization in 2024 but never quite reaching the ballot. Past No. 27s in the SSS Top Prospect Vote2025 Juan […]

MLB

Hawks offense bogs down as Toronto completes season-series sweep

The Atlanta Hawks concluded a three-game road-trip with a fourth consecutive loss this season against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena, 118-100. Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 17 points and 12 rebounds while Zaccharie Risacher added 16 points. For the Raptors, Brandon Ingram led with 19 points, and Scottie Barnes added […]

Southwest Minnesota State DB Parker Knutson to transfer to Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota State defensive back Parker Knutson has committed to transferring to Minnesota, turning down offers from Iowa and Iowa State. He was a two-year starter for the Mustangs who recorded 39 total tackles, one tackle for loss, eight interceptions, and six pass break-ups this season. Knutson has two years of eligibility remaining. Knutson adds […]

Today in White Sox History: January 6

1920 White Sox hurling hero Early Wynn was born, in Hartford, Ala. Wynn was a slow starter, making his debut in 1939 with the Washington Senators but really only finding his footing as a pitching star after World War II, primarily with Cleveland. For the 1959 White Sox, Wynn was a workhorse, and took the […]

Good Morning San Diego: Padres expected to be active in international market; Bradgley Rodriguez is potential boost to bullpen in 2026

The 2026 MLB international amateur prospect signing period opens later this month and Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball breaks down what that means for the San Diego Padres. She also includes the known targets for the Padres and what money has already been committed to the amateur class. San Diego has committed a large sum […]