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Fresh off a three-game sweep of the inter-league rival New York Mets, the A’s return home today for a division series matchup with the Texas Rangers. Not only are the two teams tied for the lead in the American League West, but they are tied for the second-best record in the American League, period! Tonight, […]
This is the second year we’ve done this, looking at names in the Diamondbacks system who might be able to help the team this season. 2025’s selection was a bit of a mixed bag, shall we say. We were one of the earlier passengers on the Tim Tawa bandwagon, and he ended up playing 74 […]
It was a sucker punch. All week, every national media pundit and baseball writer insisted the Phillies were “heavy favorites” to land free agent infielder Bo Bichette. All week, momentum had been building. Meanwhile, negotiations continued. While nothing is ever certain until the dotted line is signed, we were almost assured Bichette was already trying […]
I know there are more important things going on in the world — like the Miami Dolphins’ search for the next head coach or *looks around* EVERYTHING else — but when I saw this, I had no choice but to share it with my fellow Phinsider brothers and sisters. A few weeks ago, we found […]
Deni Avdija has provided the central story for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season. Hobbled by injuries and a general lack of shooting, the Blazers have struggled to advance to .500 since the first weeks of their campaign. Through it all, no matter the conditions or opponent, Avdija has led Portland’s attack. Playing forward, wing, […]
Villanova Wildcats 14-3 (5-1) vs St. John’s Red Storm 12-5 (5-1) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, St. John’s 27 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 25, St. John’s […]
Chris Drury confirmed what the standings already suggested: the Rangers are shifting toward a retool. With selling now firmly on the table, changes could begin as soon as the coming weeks.
Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Rick Bozich to preview IU football’s CFP national championship matchup against Miami (FL). Listen to this week’s ... The post POTB 554: Rick Bozich previews IU-Miami (FL) in the CFP national championship game appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
In losing Gavin Lux to the Tampa Bay Rays in last night’s three-team deal (that looped in the Los Angeles Angels), the Cincinnati Reds did not really lose an infielder. They did not really lose an outfielder, either. They lost a left-handed bat. That’s what Lux had become on this particular Reds roster – no […]
The Eagles are getting the search for a new offensive coordinator underway, and after revealing a bit of the process in their end-of-season press conference, they will hold their first interview on Friday with Falcons OC Zac Robinson. Robinson is a former NFL quarterback, who was drafted by the Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft […]
Since the 2015 World Series Championship team, the Kansas City Royals have been shut out from claiming another division title. Outside of the 2024 season, where the Royals claimed a Wild Card spot, before being ousted in the ALDS by longtime rival, the Yankees, the Royals haven’t really been in the division title race. I […]
The third, and final, Chicago Bears injury report ahead of the team’s NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams is out. And it is mostly good news for Chicago’s football team. This is as good as an injury report gets this time of year, so I’ll take it without thinking twice about it. As far as I’m concerned, wide receiver Rome Odunze getting upgraded to full participation on Friday’s Bears injury report is the best news that could have come from the injury report. Odunze w...
Episode 45 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! In this week’s episode, Brett and I talk about the coinciding exit/arrival of Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman. We also discuss the Cubs’ internal evolution on deferrals, and what else might happen before the end of the offseason. After the break, in our transaction corner, Brett and I get back into the Nico Hoerner/Matt Shaw trade rumors, with a little extra mention of the Red Sox pitchers. It was a really fun episode, t...
As the Lasses prepare to play London City Lionesses in the FA Cup, Roker Report sat down with Lionesses fan and Vlogger Nessy to get her thoughts on the fixture, what we can expect, and some predictions! What are you expecting from the Lionesses against Sunderland? I would expect a London City win, but it’s […]
There’s something about the FA Cup that invites reflection as much as anticipation. It’s a competition steeped in history, romance, and the idea that footballing narratives can be rewritten in a single afternoon — and for Sunderland AFC Women, the fourth round tie against London City Lionesses at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground arrives at a […]
Deni Avdija’s ascension to stardom has coincided with criticism surrounding his foul-drawing. Naysayers have accused Avdija of engaging in foul-baiting, placing him in the same grifting echelon as reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or long-time free throw merchant and superstar Luka Doncic. It would be difficult to flatly deny that Avdija receives favorable treatment from the […]
San Diego Wave announced the signing of midfielder and defender, Kiki Pickett to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. “Kiki (Pickett) is a dynamic player we’ve been familiar with for a long time, dating back to her time with Kansas City. We’re excited to bring her into our environment,” said Sporting Director and General […]
The Philadelphia Flyers were a resilient team in the first half of the season. Through their first 41 games, the Flyers only lost consecutive games five times, and only one time were those back-to-back losses in regulation. Their longest losing streak was three games, but they earned a point in each of those losses against top teams in the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. So when the Flyers dominated the Ducks again in a Trevor Zegras revenge game to end the first half o...
Alex, I’ll take Coaches Who Move Their Lips for $800. He said, ” It’s out of my hands. All I was told was four days ago, look for another general manager. They said to me, don’t ask any questions.” Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!! Seedy? Who is Rick Pitino? Correct. I’ll take Coaches Who Move Their Lips for $1000. […]
It’s another weekend in January which means its anther super busy for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nine different athletic teams along with the Gopher Cheer and Dance Squads are in action this weekend with several matchups against top 5 ranked opponents in multiple sports. It should be an exciting weekend of competetion—so here are some […]
Bundesliga games just keep coming. There has only been one day without a Bundesliga game over the last week, and the last round of fixtures only finished last night. But we go again! It even looks like the entire schedule will go ahead without snow storms rudely interrupting the weekend plans. The combination of a […]
Christoph Baumgartner, seventh in the Bundesliga with seven goals, and Harry Kane, first with 20 goals, will be on display when RB Leipzig hosts Bayern Munich on January 17, 2026. Watch Bundesliga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich TV & Live Stream Info When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET Where: Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany TV: ESPN+ RB Leipzig’s Top Scorers RB Leipzig’s top scorer this season is Baumgartner. He ha...
Two teams in the bottom half of the LaLiga table, CA Osasuna (15th) and Real Oviedo (20th), play on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Watch LaLiga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Osasuna vs. Real Oviedo TV & Live Stream Info When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET Where: Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona, Spain TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV CA Osasuna’s Top Scorers With 17 shots on goal resulting in six goals, Ante Budimir is Osasuna’s top scorer this se...
The ninth-place team in Ligue 1, Toulouse FC, hosts 14th-place OGC Nice on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Watch Ligue 1 matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Toulouse FC vs. Nice TV & Live Stream Info When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET Where: Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France Live Stream: Watch on Fubo Toulouse FC’s Top Scorers With five goals in 16 games, Yann Gboho is Toulouse FC’s leading scorer. With eight shots on goal resulting in four goals, Frank ...
The top defensive squad in Ligue 1 meets one of the worst offensive teams when RC Lens (13 goals allowed) hosts AJ Auxerre (14 goals scored, No. 18 in league), at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday. Watch Ligue 1 matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. RC Lens vs. AJ Auxerre TV & Live Stream Info When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET Where: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France Live Stream: Watch on Fubo RC Lens’ Top Scorers RC Lens’ top scorer this season is Wesley Sai...
Two clubs residing in opposite halves of Serie A, third-place SSC Napoli and 11th-place Sassuolo, play at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday. Watch Serie A matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Napoli vs. Sassuolo TV & Live Stream Info When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET Where: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy TV: Fox Deportes, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and Fubo TV SSC Napoli’s Top Scorers Rasmus Hojlund is tops for Napoli this season with six goa...