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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s first loss of the season

Welp, so much for revenge on the team that knocked you out of last year’s NCAA Tournament.  The Wisconsin Badgers’ hopes for an early top-10 win Friday afternoon were dashed on the Delta Center’s purple court, as the No. 9 BYU Cougars rolled to a 98-70 victory. In their first real test of the season, […]

From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 24 days ago | 1 read

Top-ranked 2027 recruit Bruce Branch III reclassifies into 2026, and UK is very interested

Update: As it turns out, Kentucky did offer Bruce Branch III a scholarship over the summer, according to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck. This is now a very intriguing recruitment to watch for the Cats. ___________________________________________________________ As the Kentucky Wildcats seek their first class of 2026 commitment, another big-time prospect just joined the class. On Saturday, top-ranked […]

From A Sea Of Blue | 24 days ago | 1 read

Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/22/25

Herald Jaylen Brown calls out Celtics teammates after loss to lowly Nets Celtics can’t overcome Jaylen Brown’s foul trouble in uninspired loss to Nets ‘Everybody looked in the mirror’: Have Celtics solved biggest early-season problem? Globe ‘Come ready to play or don’t come at all’: Jaylen Brown doesn’t mince words after Celtics’ loss to Nets […]

From CelticsBlog | 24 days ago | 1 read

Preview: No. 3 UConn men’s basketball vs. Bryant | 6:00 p.m. ET, truTV

UConn men’s basketball looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season on Wednesday night with a get-right game against the Bryant Bulldogs in Hartford on Sunday night. The Huskies (4-1) hung tough with No. 4 Arizona without star big man Tarris Reed, but couldn’t seal the deal late and fell to the […]

From The UConn Blog | 24 days ago | 0 reads

YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Providence Open Thread

We’ve got a bit of pre-football action for Nittany Lions fans as Penn State men’s basketball is set to take on Providence as part of the Hall of Fame Showcase. The game will tip at 4 p.m. from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and be broadcast on TruTV. As always, open thread rules apply. […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | 25 days ago | 0 reads

Game Thread: Michigan State @ Iowa

I greatly admire your fandom if you are still sitting down and watching this game and supporting the MSU football team. Game is at 3:30 PM ET and will air on FS1. Y’all know what to do.

From The Only Colors | 25 days ago | 2 reads

Very promising update on Jayden Quaintance, who is now doing 2-on-2 work

The Kentucky Wildcats have had a couple of key pieces banged up to start their 2025-26 campaign. They’re hopeful of getting potential lottery pick Jayden Quaintance back sooner rather than later. Head coach Mark Pope gave a promising update Friday on where Quaintance’s rehab is at right now, saying the sophomore center is now doing […]

From A Sea Of Blue | 25 days ago | 0 reads

Are Any Posted Players from Japan Fits for Astros?

There are currently four players from Japan’s NPB league that have been posted for MLB teams to bid on. Could any of them be a fit for the Houston Astros? (Note: NPB consists of Pacific League (JPPL) and Central League (JPCL). JPPL has DH, JPCL does not) 1) SP Tatsuya Imai (27 years old, 5’ […]

From The Crawfish Boxes | 25 days ago | 5 reads

When Montlake Missed the Boat

The UW women are making a memorable run this season, but the trajectory of this program could be Carolina-like, if only a great club program had been elevated to varsity back in the 1980s.

From Sounder At Heart | 25 days ago | 0 reads

No. 9 Maryland may have found a special player in unheralded freshman Addi Mack

Maryland freshman Addi Mack played in the third-highest of Minnesota’s four high school divisions, Class AA. But somebody must have forgotten to tell her that her perceived lack of higher-level experience meant she wasn’t supposed to be a key NCAA Division I contributor right away, especially not on the No. 9 team in the country […]

From Swish Appeal | 25 days ago | 0 reads

DBR Podcast #772 – Dominating Win Over Niagara

In one of the most balanced attacks in recent memory, Duke dismantled the Niagara Purple Eagles of Greg Paulus in the first game of The Brotherhood Run. DBR podcast hosts Jason and Donald were impressed with the defense, the shooting, the depth, and passing and just about everything else Duke put on display in this […]

From Duke Basketball Report | 25 days ago | 2 reads

Siena’s Albany Cup win shows off strengths and weaknesses

ALBANY, N.Y. – The last few Albany Cups have been emblematic of Siena’s seasons. Two years ago, in front of the home crowd at MVP Arena, the Saints were a complete no-show, losing by 35. It was a harbinger of things to come, the second of five 30+ point losses that led to Carmen Maciariello’s […]

From Mid-Major Madness | 25 days ago | 0 reads

College Basketball Nirvana

With 9:28 left in the first half last night Texas Tech’s JT Toppin, a potential first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, scored on a tip-in to knot the score at 20-20. To that point, the Boilers an Red Raiders had played a pretty even game, as was expected for a game between a […]

From Hammer and Rails | 25 days ago | 1 read

Michigan State Reacts Survey Results

Happy Saturday. We’ve got the results of the two survey questions I asked you this past week, and I am also going to share the results of a survey that was ran on another school’s page which I think you will all enjoy seeing the results of. First up, we have a football game this […]

From The Only Colors | 25 days ago | 2 reads

Oregon State vs. Iona Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Saturday, November 22, 2025

The Oregon State Beavers (3-2) take on the Iona Gaels (4-1) as 4.5-point favorites on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points. Oregon State vs. Iona Odds Oregon State odds to win: -192 Iona odds to win: +159 Spread: Oregon State (-4.5) Total: 157.5 Oregon State vs. Iona Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Island...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 25 days ago | 0 reads

Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Major upsets from Dayton and… Rhode Island?

Week three in the Atlantic 10 Conference saw some significant retirement news, new breakout stars and a pair of major upsets from Dayton and… *checks notes* Rhode Island? Our resident A10 reporter, Riley Frain, is bringing you a weekly notebook this season to recap all the latest news from his coverage around the league. This […]

From Mid-Major Madness | 25 days ago | 1 read

B1G Saturday Gamethread

What can I interest you in: Wrigley? West Coast? A 1983 rematch? A return to the old Big Ten? Good morning. Apologies for my lateness, but I hope you’re enjoying College Gameday at a traditional Big Ten matchup. Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ (1) Ohio State Buckeyes 11AM | FOX | Ohio State -33.5 | O/U 56.5 Minnesota […]

From Off Tackle Empire | 25 days ago | 0 reads

Penn State vs. Providence Preview: A Tough Spot for Dear Old State

How To Watch Who: Providence FriarsRecord: 3-2When: Saturday, November 22, 4:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Mohegan Sun Arena , Uncasville, CTKenpom Ranking (PSU): 70 (91)TV: TruTVRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: N/AOver/Under: N/A What To Watch For Prediction Penn State is in a tough spot relying on their three top guards. Providence has balance and explosiveness on the perimeter, and their post play is just too […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | 25 days ago | 1 read

Seth Trimble: The Leader We Need Right Now

Seth Trimble, senior guard and Ben & Jerry’s owner, has stepped up his game. It was already known that he would be the elder statesman on this team, but even with his injury he continues to have a major impact. Recently, UNC basketball has had vocal leaders like Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan and leaders […]

From Tar Heel Blog | 25 days ago | 2 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Wagner Seahawks

Game 5: Georgetown Hoyas (4-0) vs Wagner Seahawks (0-4) When: Saturday at noon Where: Capital One Arena TV: ESPN+ (Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar) Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM app Series: Georgetown has won all 3 (November 26, 2024 66-41 at McDonough) KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 73, Wagner 332 Line: Georgetown -23.5, o/u 137.5 Wagner The Wagner Seahawks arrive in Washington […]

From Casual Hoya | 25 days ago | 0 reads