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Marquette Women’s Lacrosse Preview: vs Central Michigan
What do we know about the 2026 season already after two games for Marquette women’s lacrosse? We know that Marquette’s offense is going to mostly run through Tess Osburn and Hanna Bodner. That pairing is 1-2 in goals right now, and they’re 1-2 in shots right now, although it’s Bodner with the 11-9 edge at […]
How to watch Indiana at USC: Tipoff time, TV and streaming options
Indiana women’s basketball (14-11, 3-10 Big Ten) is set to take on USC (15-9, 7-6 Big Ten) on the road for a late Thursday night matchup. The Hoosiers are coming off of three consecutive Big Ten wins, their first victories in league play on the season. Indiana’s defense has been better as of late, holding […]
The Evolving Science of NFL Betting: Why the 3-Point Home Field Rule Is Outdated
The Evolving Science of NFL Betting For decades, NFL betting operated on a fundamental principle: award the home team three points automatically. This “home field advantage” became embedded in both bookmaker algorithms and professional betting strategies, treated as gospel by sharp bettors and casual fans alike. But the NFL landscape has transformed dramatically. Modern analytics, [...]
New SF Giants coach should shape up first base
One of the key moments in the film “Moneyball” comes when Brad Pitt’s Billy Beane and Brent Jennings’ Ron Washington visit Chris Pratt’s Scott Hatteberg to inform him they’re offering him a contract to play first base for the Oakland Athletics, even though he’s only played catcher in his big-league career so far. Beane insists […]
Olympic Hockey Day 2 Recap: Canada Rolls, USA Recovers, Switzerland Shines, Germany Survives
Canada’s superstars flexed, Team USA weathered early chaos, Switzerland cruised, and Germany held on in a wild Day 2 slate at the Olympics. Here’s how four crucial group games unfolded in Milan.
‘It’s a mess’ – Hansi Flick baffled by decision to disallow Pau Cubarsi’s goal for Barcelona vs Atletico
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick admitted his team did not play well against Atletico in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg but is baffled why Pau Cubarsi’s goal was disallowed. The defender thought he had made it 4-1 in the second half but saw his effort chalked off after an eight-minute VAR check. Flick spoke […]
Ultimate Guide to Why the Wolves Should Move East
Hi. You must have clicked here because you want to know why the Minnesota Timberwolves should be realigned1 to the National Basketball Association’s Eastern Conference. If so, you’re in the right place! If not, I assume you are here because: No matter how you ended up here, I’m offering you a brief, but thorough guide […]
2026 Las Vegas Raiders extension candidates
The Raiders have over 25 pending free agents this off-season, but the Raiders do have some key free agents set to hit the market in 2027 that the team should explore extensions with prior to next season. While Las Vegas needs to focus majority of their efforts to this off-season, general manager John Spytek has […]
Behind Hannah Stuelke and Chit-Chat Wright, No. 15 Iowa battled through and snapped their three-game losing streak
No. 15 Iowa entered Wednesday night’s home game against No.25 Washington looking to get things back on track. After winning eight games in a row, the Hawkeyes endured a skid, losing three-straight games to USC, No. 2 UCLA and Minnesota. However, they turned things around with a 65-56 win over the visiting Huskies. Defense ruled […]
The Chicago Bears had the best 2025 rookie class, while the Packers had the worst
Well, this is fun. A recent article at NFL.com ranked and graded every 2025 rookie class from worst to first, and there were NFC North bookends with the Chicago Bears on top at number one (A) and the Green Bay Packers bringing up the rear in last place (D+). The Bears being number one wasn’t much of […]
Why it took so long to disallow Pau Cubarsi’s goal for Barcelona vs Atletico
Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid ended in a 4-0 first leg win for Diego Simeone’s side but was also overshadowed by a controversial VAR decision. Hansi Flick’s side were denied a goal in the second half when a strike by Pau Cubarsi was ruled out for offside. It took VAR eight […]
NHL Trade Rumors: Robert Thomas Projected to Land With Top Eastern Contender
If 26-year-old Robert Thomas is to be had at the upcoming trade deadline, it will take a very high price to do it. One recent report from Elliotte Friedman indicated that a team will have to make the St. Louis Blues say to themselves, 'there’s no way we can say no'. Which team is ready to try to bowl over the Blues with a Thomas offer? According to insider James Mirtle of The Athletic, we should not count out the Carolina Hurricanes making Thomas their next 'big swing.' Some...
For a moment, Northwestern was fun again
Two-and-a-half minutes into the second half of last night’s contest between Northwestern and No. 2 Michigan, Wolverine point guard Elliot Cadeau threw a lob to forward Morez Johnson Jr. from half court. Johnson Jr., an Illinois kid himself who played high school basketball in Chicago, is 6-foot-9 and spends most of his time on a […]
Evaluating 49ers 2025 draft class rookies on offense: There’s still a lot of what-ifs
The San Francisco 49ers had one of the deepest draft classes in the NFL last offseason, taking 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, as they looked to get younger and add depth at key positions. Defense was the name of the game early, as the 49ers took defensive players with their first five picks […]
Raiders hiring former Chargers HC Mike McCoy as Asst. HC
The Chargers will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline twice this season when they play the Raiders as Las Vegas is reportedly set to hire former Bolts head coach Mike McCoy as their assistant head coach. McCoy spent four seasons at the head of the Chargers and will now serve as a veteran […]
Everyone loves a parade, and Mariners fans should too
As a child in Catholic school I was taught the difference between want and need. Needs: food, shelter, water, clean air to breathe. Wants were everything else, always tinged with a suspicion of selfishness. The implication was clear: wants were excessive, amoral, ungodly. So as a kid I never asked at a birthday party for […]
Packers Discussion: What do you think of the staff decisions?
There’s been some movement in Green Bay this offseason, as far as the coaching staff and the front office go, but they also are maybe not the moves some fans want to see made. Today, I want to ask you what you think about the Packers’ additions and losses, but first, let’s look at what […]
Gopher basketball recruiting and local hoops recruits
I have been involved with basketball and coaching for most of my life. I was on a team through most of my college years. I began coaching as a senior in college and continued until there was a break of a few years until my kids were old enough to play, and I have coached […]
Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey: Final Score 4-0, Barça deservedly lose semi-final first leg after nightmare in Madrid
Barcelona’s defense of the Copa del Rey title is in serious jeopardy as the Blaugrana have a gigantic mountain to climb following a horrible 4-0 loss away to Atlético Madrid on Thursday’s semi-final first leg at the Metropolitano. The Catalans were the architects of their own downfall with a horrific first half performance, but were […]
Raiders interview Seahawks assistant to be Klint Kubiak’s offensive coordinator
It’s been only a matter of days since the Seattle Seahawks crushed the New England Patriots 29-13 en route to the second Super Bowl in franchise history, and with the victory parade already in the books, attention has turned to setting the coaching staff for the 2026 season. The first order of business for Mike […]
Daily Prowl: Trevor Lawrence dominated the middle of the field in 2025
Good afternoon! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Local links Study up before your next trip to the watercooler. Where would Liam Coen rank in this year’s crop of head coach hires? (Big Cat Country) Like Coen, Brady, LaFleur and Kubiak have an extensive track record […]
Calvin Pickard’s agent says there’s ‘not enough evidence’ Jarry or Ingram are better
Calvin Pickard’s agent made a strong defence of his client sticking around with the Edmonton Oilers, saying he isn’t sure that Pickard isn’t the team’s number one goalie. Long-time player agent Ritch Winter joined The Jason Gregor Show on Wednesday and was asked about his client, Calvin Pickard, being waived by the Oilers. He said…
Alec Pierce signing with Packers is a Ballard nightmare! USA getting hosed in Olympics! NBA fixes!
Alec Pierce signing with Packers is a Ballard nightmare! USA getting hosed in Olympics! NBA fixes!
Bleacher Report's worst-case Dolphins scenario is every fan's worst nightmare
Bleacher Report's worse-case scenario for the Miami Dolphins is every fan's worst nightmare.
Cowboys are far from glory as defense reigns supreme in Super Bowl again
The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl LX champions, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 to cap off a dominating playoff run that ended with them hoisting the Lombardi trophy for the second time in franchise history – and in familiar fashion. It was the Seahawks “Legion of Boom” defense that won Super Bowl XLVIII with […]
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