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Kansas City Royals news: The bullpen comes into focus

Jaylon Thompson talks to J.J. Picollo about the performance of Royals players at the World Baseball Classic. “Exactly what we witnessed was what you hope they get out of it,” Picollo said. “High-intensity games helps development. You kind of get to see how your players play in the big moments, and our guys did great. […]

The Importance of Team Chemistry

Yes, I know. This is a Colorado Rockies website. However, I’m here today to talk about the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns, and the importance of team chemistry.  In 2023, the Nuggets finally won their first-ever NBA Championship. And they did so without any big-name superstars. Yes, the roster is filled with superstars – namely, […]

Today in White Sox History: December 15

1960 White Sox owner Bill Veeck made up for some of his bad deals after the 1959 season by pilfering pitchers Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish from the Reds for infielder Gene Freese. Manager Al Lopez and pitching coach Ray Berres had their eyes on Pizarro for a few years, but Milwaukee refused to deal him to the Sox. Veeck craftily got his friend Bill DeWitt of Cincinnati to […]

SB Nation Reacts Results: How confident are you that the Saints are headed in the right direction?

It’s now week 16 in the NFL and the New Orleans Saints have defeated 2 of their divisional opponents in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers in back-to-back wins. In last week’s reacts poll, we asked readers are you confident that the Saints are headed in the right directio 84% of voters said yes, […]

WBB Game 10: USF at Vanderbilt

6-4 (0-0) AP/Coaches: NR/NR NET: 69 Creme: Out December 15, 2025 7:30PM CT at Memorial Gymnasium SECN+ | Radio Call | Live Stats 9-0 (0-0) AP/Coaches: 15/14 Creme: 4-seed The SEC won the SEC/ACC Challenge 13-3 because it just means more, but it meant the most to Mikayla Blakes, who SEC Network selected as the […]

FTRS Picks 2025 Bowl Season Part 2: Lots of Football

Pick results summary here. Last week was the Army v Navy game so only one result came in which didn’t change our standings at the top. Once again congratulations to donkeygoatrunner for winning the top spot. Gtbadcarma came in second, with myself in third. Best of luck to everyone during bowl season and next year! […]

The Optimist: Yeah, that happened

I gave strong consideration to just publishing a gif of Lucy pulling up the football today. I’m far from the only person who considered that in the Panthers sphere and I’m far from the only fan who feels like that today. Tyler Shough stepped up again, Jaycee Horn fell down again, and Bryce Young failed […]

Liverpool Injury Update With Gomez and Szoboszlai Doubts

Liverpool get a rare week off in the middle of a busy season that has seen them play twice a week since back into September, and with the injuries starting to pile up for manager Arne Slot a week off couldn’t come at a better time as it brings a few names into contention for […]

Smash or Pass: Chris Martin

After an up-and-down 2025 season with the Texas Rangers, right-handed (and very tall) reliever Chris Martin considered retirement. But according to Chris Cotillo, Martin is both (possibly) not retiring and a person of interest for the Boston Red Sox! He’s not ready to hang up the spikes just yet. However, interest is feeling like it’s […]

Clemson Basketball Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks

Date: Tuesday, Dec 16Tip Time: 7:00 PMGame Location: Clemson, SC – Littlejohn ColiseumTV: ESPN2 Gauging Clemson So Far I predicted Clemson to finish 22-8 (12-6) and make the NCAA tournament. With the loss to BYU, Clemson is now one game behind my projected pace. Thankfully it is just one game, because on Saturday it was near catastrophe against […]

Corn Flakes: Basketball Rolls On and Volleyball Heartbreak

I was listening to the Husker volleyball game while driving across Iowa to get to a work conference. It was hard to listen to the struggles that were so obvious in John Baylor’s voice. After the Huskers won the fourth set, I thought they might be able to dig deep and pull off the win, […]

New York Jets Flight Connections 12/15/25

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets took an early holiday break yesterday as they failed to show up for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars steamrolled the Jets in one of the more disgraceful displays of ineptitude in a disgraceful year of ineptitude from a disgracefully inept franchise. Someday the […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — December 15

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to Johneshwy Fargas* and all of you who celebrate your natal anniversary on […]

‘Better if he plays’ – Guadalajara boss hopes Lamine Yamal starts for Barcelona in Copa del Rey tie

Barcelona are back in action in midweek against minnows Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey in game which is likely to see Hansi Flick make changes to his starting XI. It’s a great chance for fringe players to enjoy some minutes in the first team, although Guadalajara boss Pere Marti disagrees and says he hopes […]

Seahawks playoff picture: Where Seattle stands after Week 15

The Seattle Seahawks handled their business in Week 15 and it opens the door to a huge opportunity this coming Thursday. It wasn’t pretty, but the Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 18-16, winning on a last second field goal. Regardless of how they performed, Seattle got a much-needed win to set up a massive Thursday […]

Colts-49ers opening odds: Do or die

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off one of the strangest games you will ever witness. It was one they had no business competing in yet they had a chance to win with less than a minute remaining. On the road, against an NFC heavyweight and trotting out a quarterback who has been retired for five […]