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Desert Heat Shortens Matches at Easter Bowl, But All No. 1 Seeds in 12s and 14s Divisions Reach Quarterfinals; 16s and 18s Begin Play Tuesday; Las Vegas M25 Main Draw Features Six Teens

©Colette Lewis 2026--Indian Wells CA--The heat relented a bit today, with the temperature failing to reach 100 for the first time since the start of the Easter Bowl, but high 90s are not ideal playing conditions, so the decision has been made to continue using a match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set for the 12s and 14s quarterfinals and to begin the 16s and 18s tournament tomorrow with

First Half Open Thread

In the words of former Bulldog quarterback and head coach Ray Goff, “If you don’t think that Tech is Georgia’s biggest rival, just lose to them once and you’ll find out.” There are other rivalry games I more thoroughly enjoy winning. But there’s no annual rivalry more miserable to lose than this one. The Jackets […]

Stroud named starter

The Houston Texans have announced that C.J. Stroud has cleared the concussion protocol and will start Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The move was certainly expected and might have seemed like a formality, but nothing is guaranteed by the concussion protocol. The addition of Stroud combined with the knowledge that Daniel Jones is battling […]

Canadiens @ Golden Knights: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 23: Montreal Canadiens @ Vegas Golden Knights Start time:  **4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Golden Knights region: Scripps Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ After a great start on Wednesday, the second-period woes that have haunted the Montreal Canadiens came back versus the Utah Mammoth, turning a 2-0 lead into a 3-2 deficit. But the Canadiens fought back in the third period to score two goals and claim consecutive wins f...

Where does Ahkello Witherspoon fit back in Rams secondary?

The Los Angeles Rams could get a boost to their secondary on Sunday when cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon makes his long-awaited return from injury. While the Rams initially struggled to replace Witherspoon, they have since found their groove. It’s expected for Witherspoon to be slotted back in to the defense, but where he fits in the […]

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s win over Providence: Badgers splash in transfer portal again

That was a much-needed bounce back. The Wisconsin Badgers responded to their first loss of the season with a resounding 104-83 win over the Providence Friars in the first round of the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego. With the win, Wisconsin advanced to the championship game, where they take on the TCU Horned Frogs […]

How 1 team has already equaled last year’s win total

The Mountain West has gotten off to a rocky start to begin the 2025-26 season. Many of the conference’s top teams have dropped games to lower-level competition in non-conference play, potentially compromising the conference’s opportunity to secure more than two bids in the NCAA Tournament. However, one team has completely changed its fortunes — in […]

PREGAMIN’ ARKANSAS

WELCOME BACK TO PREGAMIN’, HERE’S YOUR JAM OF THE WEEK FIRE FINGERS VINCE, HE’S CRUSHING THAT TUNE Rock M-ixology I’m traveling for Thanksgiving this year, and I don’t have access to my home bar. I don’t feel bad about this, as it won’t be the last PREGAMIN’ of the season (we’ve got a bowl game […]

UNC vs. NC State: By the Numbers

Welp, last week I got some things right. Totally whiffed on the, “Surely Manny Diaz can’t outcoach Bill Belichick.” Net result: 25-32 rather than 27-21. Moving on. Don’t want to talk about. OK, I lied. Much talk later in the special teams section. I get long-winded in the unit sections this week, so we’ll skip […]

Alex Sarr is getting more love at the national level

The Washington Wizards may be in the midst of another season in the tank, but the long-term rebuilding plan is finally starting to show signs of bearing fruit.  Alex Sarr began his NBA life as the maligned second overall pick in a weak draft class before putting together a solid, if unspectacular, rookie season. Now […]

By the Numbers: Purdue 109 Eastern Illinois 62

The Purdue Boilermakers dominated following a bit of a sluggish start to a 109-62 dismantling of the the Panthers from Eastern Illinois. In front of another sold out crowd inside Mackey Arena, the Boilers ran another near perfect example of offensive efficiency. Let’s jump into this victory in more detail by going ‘By the Numbers.’ […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild (1:30 p.m.)

It’s the first matchup of the year between Central division rivals Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Both teams have enjoyed strong play lately with extended win streaks as they currently hold playoff positions. Can we expect a spirited game between these two teams during this busy holiday weekend of post-turkey shopping? Colorado Avalanche Not only […]

Match Preview: BVB Prepare to Take Their Medicine in Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund’s form has been sputtering lately, and now they are dealt the unfortunate hand of a trip to face one of the best teams in Germany on a hot run of form, Bayer Leverkusen. Die Werkself had a tough start to the season thanks to the uniquely weird and awful vibes of Erik ten […]

Why the Maple Leafs absolutely shouldn’t consider a rebuild without first evaluating a coaching change

The narratives about the 2025-26 Maple Leafs have gotten out of control. With the talk of rebuilds, tanks, and fire sales all over my social feeds, I can’t believe what some fans seem to be advocating for before they first see a new coaching staff behind the Leafs’ bench. Anthony Petrielli already did a great […] The post Why the Maple Leafs absolutely shouldn’t consider a rebuild without first evaluating a coaching change appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Kazuto Ioka moves to bantamweight, set for NYE eliminator

Former four-division titlist Kazuto Ioka isn’t done quite yet. After losing his second straight competitive decision to Fernando “Pumita” Martinez in May, he’s now set to fight Maikel Ordosgoitti in a WBA bantamweight eliminator on New Year’s Eve. Ioka (31-4-1, 16 KO) previously claimed belts at 105, 108, and 112 before a lengthy stay at […]

Moretto: Atlético ‘very interested’ in Marc Guéhi

Atlético de Madrid reportedly want to sign star defender Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace when his contract at Selhurst Park ends in June, according to Matteo Moretto on Friday. During an appearance on Radio Marca, Moretto said that Atlético have been in contact with Guéhi’s entourage to register an interest in acquiring the England international, […]

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers: 5Q with Behind the Steel Curtain

Following a week where both the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers lost, this Sunday’s matchup at Acrisure Stadium should carry a playoff-like atmosphere. The Bills are looking up at the AFC East-leading New England Patriots, while the Steelers hold the lead in the AFC North still thanks to the Baltimore Ravens losing on Thanksgiving night. […]

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