Good morning. It’s Wednesday, November 26. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 12-7. Let’s find something to feel good about. The First Sip Listen, I don’t want to keep talking about last season. But it’s impossible not to compare the impeccable vibes from a year ago to the murky waters the Cavs are currently treading. Everything feels […]
From Fear The Sword | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Mike Kafka once joined the quarterback room in Foxborough on a futures contract. But the connections between the New England Patriots and New York Giants extend beyond the interim head coach. Beyond the staffs featuring Carmen Bricillo, James Ferentz, Troy Brown, Bryan Cox, Cam Achord, Zak Kuhr, Ben McAdoo and Tom Quinn, too. From the […]
From Pats Pulpit | 20 days ago | 1 read
Happy birthday to Matt Garza* and other former Cubs! 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. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 20 days ago | 1 read
Just the facts Know your enemy Game notes Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is firmly under control and you can enjoy some hockey this evening. See ya tonight!
From Stanley Cup of Chowder | 20 days ago | 1 read
It’s time to dream and warm up to the hot stove. Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! I am about to go from fasting to feasting in record time. Although tonight I ate heartily: a bison burger with garlic, seasoning, havarti, stone ground mustard, chipotle mayo, a dash of ketchup, and some sauerkraut. But it will soon […]
From Viva El Birdos | 20 days ago | 0 reads
If you were (un)fortunate enough to be able to watch the entirety of Michigan State’s 20-17 loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, you were blessed with an interesting case study of the Jonathan Smith era at Michigan State University. On paper, Iowa is a team that is just a few plays away from being […]
From The Only Colors | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Cowboys’ Lamb on rash of dropped passes: ‘I got to handle that’ – Todd Archer, ESPN CeeDee Lamb is pretty candid about how he’s addressing his issues with dropping the football. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb did not need to do any deep dive on why he dropped three passes, including a potential touchdown, in Sunday’s win […]
From Blogging The Boys | 20 days ago | 1 read
Good Morning Birdland, Over the last week, things have slowed down around the warehouse. Meanwhile, the hot stove remains pretty active throughout the league. The Brandon Nimmo/Marcus Semien deal a few days ago was an interesting one. And then, on Tuesday, the Red Sox traded for Sonny Gray. Gray is a few years removed from […]
From Camden Chat | 20 days ago | 1 read
A few weeks ago, I went through ex-Illini players plying their trade around the world, seeing where they are playing and how they are doing. It is time to check in on the Illini playing (mostly) in the United States. With the international version, I power ranked the players based on best destination to live/visit. […]
From The Champaign Room | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Last Devils Game On Monday night, the Devils defeated the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 4-3. The game was interesting for many reasons. The first interesting fact about the win is that it was their first regulation win in their last 10 games. Prior to Monday night, they had 1 regulation win, in […]
From All About The Jersey | 20 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning, BBN! The Cats are back in action tonight as they take on Tennessee Tech at Rupp Arena at 7:00 PM ET. You can watch them on ESPN. Kentucky is coming off a big win over Loyola MD on Friday, and this will be its only game this week with Thanksgiving tomorrow. All of […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 20 days ago | 1 read
Maryland men’s basketball never stood much of a chance Tuesday night in Las Vegas. No. 12 Gonzaga stormed ahead to a 21-point first half lead en route to a 100-61 demolition of the Terps in the second leg of the Players Era tournament. The Bulldogs were far and away the better team, and they would […]
From Testudo Times | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Winnipeg Jets prospect Brad Lambert has gone from a buried depth piece to one of the most intriguing names on the trade market. After reports that the Jets have given his camp permission to seek a trade, NHL insider Frank Seravalli has already linked multiple teams to the 21 year old. According to Seravalli, the Philadelphia Flyers , Calgary Flames , Vancouver Canucks , and Montreal Canadiens all make sense as potential suitors. Philadelphia Flyers In Philadelphia, Lambert chec...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 20 days ago | 2 reads
In the aftermath of their Week 12 win in Cincinnati, which saw several players go down with injuries, the New England Patriots made a series of transactions. On Tuesday, the team signed offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. from the Cleveland Browns practice squad to its active roster, sent cornerback Alex Austin to injured reserve, and […]
From Pats Pulpit | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 42 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back for […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 20 days ago | 0 reads
On Tuesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 26 semifinalists for the modern-era Hall of Fame class of 2026, and for the first time, that list includes Detroit Lions legendary offensive lineman Lomas Brown. Retired in 2002, Brown has been eligible for the Hall of Fame for nearly 20 years now, but this is […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The latest Chiefs’ quote of the day “I’ve noticed he has been practicing at a high level. It just appeared to be different to me in the last two weeks — and I think it’s showing up on the field.” — Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on defensive tackle Chris Jones Chiefs vs. Cowboys on Thanksgiving: […]
From Arrowhead Pride | 20 days ago | 1 read
The recognition for Maryland men’s basketball guard Diggy Coit keeps on coming. The United States Basketball Writers’ Association recognized Coit as one of their USBWA Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week. He finished with 41 points on 11-of-17 shooting, with no shot more important than the 3-pointer that pushed the Terps to overtime in […]
From Testudo Times | 20 days ago | 0 reads
How’d We Do Last Week? Most Wildly Inaccurate Im not sure there has ever been less of a sleepwalk first half for the Irish. In fact, it was the most dominant first half in ND history…..A historically bad take from our friend NDFanDan, which is welcomed given the circumstances. (GoldRushND had a very similar take […]
From One Foot Down | 20 days ago | 1 read
In the era of the Transfer Portal, redshirting has become almost extinct. But for Kentucky freshman Braydon Hawthorne, it might be the smartest play on the board. Mark Pope revealed this week that the staff is deep in conversation about whether to play the talented freshman or save his eligibility for a time when he […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 20 days ago | 1 read
The Islanders continue their homestand (1-1 thus far, thanks to the shootout) with a Thanksgiving Eve visit from the Bruins, who just lost to the Sharks. The Bruins visited earlier in the month, prevailing in a 4-3 (shootout) shortly before the big road trip that may have turned the Islanders’ season around. Time to take […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 20 days ago | 0 reads
It’s rumor season and that means people are starting to move. We’ll start hearing about players that are on the trade block for a variety of reasons, but this one is interesting. Marte, as you know, has been a force lately while playing second base for the Diamondbacks. 2024 saw him land a top three […]
From The Good Phight | 20 days ago | 2 reads
Anfernee Simons is a quality basketball player (as evidenced by his recent play). In particular, he’s exceptionally skilled at scoring the basketball (something a lot of teams have trouble with). In the right situation on the right team he could prove to be very valuable. That team might even be the Boston Celtics (thus 30 […]
From CelticsBlog | 20 days ago | 1 read
This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to a tense afternoon in Palo Alto, when the top-ranked Fighting Irish found themselves in a battle they never expected. Notre Dame arrived at Stanford Stadium favored by three touchdowns, but the upset-minded Cardinal pushed the Irish to the limit — proving that sometimes the biggest tests come […]
From One Foot Down | 20 days ago | 0 reads
The Canucks want to make a trade, and there are some players looking for contracts.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 20 days ago | 1 read