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This past Friday saw the NBA Draft Combine invite list, 73 names long, released, and it included three Illinois Fighting Illini. Shooting guard and Jerry West Award wiiner Keaton Wagler, point guard/combo guard Kylan Boswell and small forward Andrej Stojakovic. Wagler is set to become a top 10, maybe even 5 overall pick. Stojakovic, who […]
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The Breadman era is over. So let’s revisit the goals, celebrations, and chaos that defined Panarin’s seven seasons on Broadway.
Despite having plenty of options in the first round of this year's NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins Gm Jon-Eric Sullivan's best option may be the simplest.
About a week ago, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah weighed in on the potential talent disparity in the Super Bowl. Perhaps contributing to the 4.5 points that Vegas is giving the Seattle Seahawks is – according to Jeremiah – a two-to-one ratio in the talent pool, in Seattle’s favor. The tireless researchers at Field Gulls put […]
It’s been a little over a year since the Mets claimed right-handed relief pitcher Austin Warren off waivers from the Giants, and with today being Warren’s 30th birthday, it seems like as good a time as any to take a look at what might be in store for him in 2026. Taken by the Angels […]
The Los Angeles Rams are set to enter the 2026 offseason in which they will have $40.8 million in effective cap space. That’s the eighth-most in the NFL and should give them a good starting point. However, if the Rams are going to bring in a big free agent or two, sign players to extensions, […]
This article was prompted by discussion in the various articles I’ve posted recently about position players pitching. Basically, if you have put a position player in to pitch, you have essentially given up playing baseball and are just filling the time until nine innings have been completed. Often, the position player gives up multiple runs […]
With all the focus on the offense right now, particularly what C.J. Stroud will do in 2026, it seems like a good time to take a look at the defense. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke built one of the best defenses in the NFL last season. Along with secondary […]
Almost a century before Derek Jeter manned shortstop and held the captaincy for the New York Yankees, another athletic young player did the same. Roger Peckinpaugh, who came to the Yankees at the age of 20, never experienced the level of team success that Jeter did, nor could he boast a similar offensive profile. But […]
The Arizona Cardinals have a very good problem: Now in-house, they have two offensive play callers. But newly-hired Mike LaFleur stated in his first press conference that he will be the one calling plays. This comes on the heels of the hiring of Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s new OC. Hackett is well-known as a […]
Good morning everyone! We’ve got plenty of news to unpack with the biggest remaining free agent now off the board — and much more. It’s time to dive into it. In Mariners news… Around the league… Anders’ picks…
Following the game, let’s look at how each player changed their stock. Keep in mind that information can be hard to come by for players, depending on their performance or their position. If anyone else can find info, please post in the comments. That all being said, here is the information found for the players. […]
Yesterday was National Signing Day for football and Fran Brown added one more player to the 2026 class. Safety Terrance Johnson of American Heritage HS in Florida committed to the Orange. Johnson was unranked and had offers from USF, Oregon State, UMass and Wofford. The 6’2” 190 lb safety had 11 interceptions this season and […]
With the Mizzou Softball season set to kickoff Friday at 9 a.m. against Penn State, it’s time to get busy! Rock M’s softball staff is bigger than ever this season and we hope to provide all the content you need to stay up to date throughout the season. We thought it made sense to do […]
When my original Nintendo console came home with me from the grocery store in the late 80s, I was on cloud nine. Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and the possibility of new games and memories made with family and friends. I quickly learned that when the system was not functioning correctly after extended use, the best […]
The Milwaukee Bucks were able to sneak by the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime in Kevin Porter Jr.’s return, 141-137. Milwaukee had another efficient game shooting the ball from the three-point line, going 21/47 (44.7%). Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast, Bucks In […]
As the Colorado Avalanche head into the Olympic break high on 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, easing the sting of their 7-7-2 record since the calendar flipped to 2026, the primary concern at this juncture is the fact that Avalanche currently own the NHL’s dead last ranked power play at with a 15.1% […]
Morning, all! Evan Grant had a video Q&A at the DMN where, among other things, he opined that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien didn’t have much of a relationship as teammates. The Rangers have four players that will be participating in the World Baseball Classic, with Robert Garcia probably being the most significant. It looks […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers aced their hires for both offensive and defensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Everything you need to know about the 2026 offseason for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Chris O’Leary explains why he took the DC job for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (28-26-2) versus the New York Islanders (31-21-5) The Time: 7:00 PM EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network Reinforcements? Yesterday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils acquired Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues for AHLer Thomas Bordeleau and a fourth-round pick (expected to be the […]
It’s an inescapable reality that it takes a bit of luck to win an NBA championship. Look at the winners from any era, and you’ll see how attrition and misfortune affected the road. The defending champions in Oklahoma City have been unlucky lately as players have gotten banged up, and it could open the door […]
Happy Thursday, everyone. Alabama basketball notched a key conference win last night, and according to Nate Oats they dodged another couple of bullets on the injury front. It’s almost comical at this point, but at least they were both able to play. Next up is a trip to Auburn which is always a wild and […]
According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Green Bay Packers will be hiring Penn State receivers coach Noah Pauley to serve in the same role. Pauley followed head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State this offseason. Previously, Pauley had been the receivers coach at Minnesota-Duluth (2016-2018, concurrently holding the title of offensive […]
Today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, the NFL world turns its eyes to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for the 15th annual NFL Honors. While the MVP and Rookie of the Year trophies will spark plenty of debate, there is one announcement that feels less like a reveal and more like a coronation. […]
Before the 2025 NFL season began, the Cleveland Browns started three new linebackers to begin their season. Not by design, as MLB Jordan Hicks unexpectedly retired, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was not ready to get back on the field, and the other position was shared with the combination of Mohamoud Diabate and Devin Bush. That same scenario […]
Before the 2025 NFL season began, the Cleveland Browns started three new linebackers to begin their season. Not by design, as MLB Jordan Hicks unexpectedly retired, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was not ready to get back on the field, and the other position was shared with the combination of Mohamoud Diabate and Devin Bush. That same scenario […]