Tari Eason has become an unheralded player. Such is life for “glue guys” in the NBA. They do things that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. They impact the game without always impacting the box score. Fans tend to overlook them at times. And front offices underestimate their value. This sums up Eason’s […]
The #13 Illinois Fighting Illini travel to unranked Northwestern for the next chapter in a pretty major non-rivalry. The Illini are 144-46 against the ‘Cats all time and are all but certain to end this season ahead of Northwestern in the league standings. A peculiar pattern has emerged specific to the Illini game at Northwestern […]
It’s a big night around The Association with a matchup of two superstars on the horizon!
Tonight in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Milwaukee returns home after a four-game road trip out west in which they went 2-2, while Minnesota comes into the matchup having won four of their last five contests.
Here’s a look at some game lines, props, and more for tonight’s Midwest matchup.
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It appears that one of Chaim Bloom’s most difficult off-season priorities may be about to become a reality. Multiple reports say the St. Louis Cardinals are working to complete a trade of Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. I saw this just shared by MLB Trade Rumors. Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal are saying that […]
In the Round of 16 at the Hobart International on Tuesday, Renata Zarazua (ranked No. 84) meets Iva Jovic (No. 30).
In this match, Jovic is the favorite (-325) versus Zarazua (+240) .
Hobart International Info
Tournament: The Hobart International
Round: Round of 16
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Venue: Domain Tennis Centre
Location: Hobart, Australia
Court Surface: Hard
Iva Jovic vs. Renata Zarazua Prediction & Odds
Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s ...
Aleksandar Vukic (No. 87 ranking) will face Andrea Vavassori (No. 336) in the Round of 16 of the Great Ocean Road Open on Tuesday, January 13.
Against the underdog Vavassori (+154), Vukic is the favorite (-200) to advance.
Great Ocean Road Open Info
Tournament: The Great Ocean Road Open
Round: Round of 16
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Venue: The Drive
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Court Surface: Hard
Aleksandar Vukic vs. Andrea Vavassori Prediction & Odds
Using the moneylin...
On Tuesday, Diana Shnaider (No. 23 in the world) takes on Katerina Siniakova (No. 46) in the Round of 16 at the Adelaide International.
With -155 odds, Shnaider is the favorite against Siniakova (+120) for this match.
Adelaide International Info
Tournament: The Adelaide International
Round: Round of 16
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Venue: The Drive
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Court Surface: Hard
Diana Shnaider vs. Katerina Siniakova Prediction & Odds
Using the moneyline f...
In a match scheduled for Wednesday, Valentin Vacherot (No. 32 in rankings) will meet Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Round of 16 at the Great Ocean Road Open.
Compared to the underdog Kokkinakis (+185), Vacherot is favored (-235) to advance.
Great Ocean Road Open Info
Tournament: The Great Ocean Road Open
Round: Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Venue: The Drive
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Court Surface: Hard
Thanasi Kokkinakis vs. Valentin Vacherot Prediction & Odds
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No. 67-ranked Peyton Stearns will take on No. 68 Olga Danilovic in the Hobart International Round of 16 on Wednesday, January 14.
Danilovic is the favorite (-140) in this matchup, compared to the underdog Stearns, who is +110.
Hobart International Info
Tournament: The Hobart International
Round: Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Venue: Domain Tennis Centre
Location: Hobart, Australia
Court Surface: Hard
Peyton Stearns vs. Olga Danilovic Prediction & Odds
Using the...
Federico Chiesa’s first season at Liverpool didn’t go as hoped, with opportunities limited for the Italy international after he left Juventus looking to get his career back on track in the Premier League. Despite that, Chiesa decided last summer that he would stay and spend another season in England. So far in 2025-26, though, opportunities […]
Once again, here we are. I began last year’s end-of-season piece the same way under very similar circumstances – after a wild card loss in which the Pittsburgh Steelers were sent home in blowout fashion. Changes needed to come then – they didn’t. Instead, the Steelers took an “All In” approach for 2025. They gave […]
Here’s a look at some important dates to keep in mind on the NFL calendar over the next several months. All times are shown in Arrowhead Time. 2/17to3/3 Beginning this date through 3:00 p.m. on March 3, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players. 2/23to3/2 NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3/9to3/11 Teams […]
Immediately after the Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175M deal on Saturday night, the Nico Hoerner rumors resurfaced. Jeff Passan said it. Keith Law said it. Jon Morosi said it. Media outlets in New York started drumming up the Yankees’ interest. The Giants had been teased. And so on.
Whether we like it or not (we do not), we can’t keep denying the existence of Nico Hoerner trade rumors. And unfortunately, today, they’re getting a little louder, with a more specific note from a...
BYU continued the good portal news Tuesday morning with the announcement that Kansas State linebacker Jake Clifton has signed with BYU. Clifton played two season at Kansas State in 2022 and 2023 before going on a LDS mission and missing the last two seasons. Clifton returned home a few months ago and decided to transfer […]
The Buffalo Bills are back in the NFL playoffs thanks to some fantastic play from Josh Allen, James Cook III, and company. How has the team done historically in the postseason? Let’s look at their playoff history, Super Bowl appearances, and more.
How Many Times Have the Bills Made the Playoffs?
The Bills have reached the playoffs 21 times since they joined the NFL in 1970 . They are riding a streak of seven consecutive seasons reaching the postseason. Buffalo had a long playoff drou...
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has dismissed current credentials in a shock statement. Sweden international Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in a British record deal worth around £125 million in the summer transfer window, breaking the record that had been set when Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez in 2023. The 25-year-old has had somewhat of […]
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Let’s get into it. 250ish words on each game below. Thursday, Jan. 8 UMBC 69, Maine 62 -TJ Biel is unbelievable. He’s a sure-fire All-Conference player. There isn’t a single other solid offensive option for the Black Bears, yet he simply willed the team into a competitive performance. He scored 27 of Maine’s 62 points, […]
There isn’t much to say about Juventus’ 5-0 win over Cremonese on Monday than what’s already been said. The Old Lady stepped onto the field and promptly opened a can of whoop-ass, leaving the visitors wondering what hit them. Even the VAR luck went their way when Cremonese were denied a penalty initially given for […]
Originally scheduled for October, NYCFC will now host LAFC on Wednesday, May 6, at Citi Field at 7:30 pm ET. No reason was given for the scheduling change.
Basketball in the Bayou
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Coming into this season, we knew that Ben Johnson was a superb offensive play-caller. And while we didn’t know if he could thrive as a head coach, it was easy to feel good about his chances when you consider how hot of a candidate he was around the league. But what we didn’t know is that Johnson is a master motivator with a penchant of manipulating situations and creating factors that could fuel players to play their best.
Look no further than how he turned the Packers’ tough talk into bu...
Kevin Stefanski, who once lifted the Cleveland Browns out of dysfunction, will interview with the Miami Dolphins as they seek experienced leadership.
The Arizona Cardinals continue to do their due diligence as they interview for their next head coach. A new name has appeared, as the team has interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Mintere is a soon to be 43-year old defensive wizard, who has had two impressive seasons as a defensive coordinator in […]
CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans are back in the NFL playoffs after a 12-5 record in 2025. How have the Texans fared in the playoffs in franchise history? Let’s look at the team’s playoff history.
How Many Times Have the Texans Made the Playoffs?
(Schaub helped HOU earn its first playoff bid in the 2011 season. Photo: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports)
The Houston Texans have reached the playoffs 9 times in franchise history. They have reached the postseason in each of the last three ...
Boxing politics raised Troy Williamson’s hopes and dashed them quite expertly. This past Sunday, the IBF’s most recent rankings update put Williamson at no. 6 at 168 thanks to his upset of Callum Simpson, putting him right in line for a vacant title bout with Osleys Iglesias after Canelo Alvarez, Jaime Munguia, and Hamzah Sheeraz […]