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Former Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has revealed the story behind Gerard Pique’s now legendary post about Neymar prior to his shock departure from the club. Pique tweeted a picture of himself with his arm around Neymar and the words ‘Se queda’ (he stays) amid intense speculation about a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Yet Neymar did […]
From Barca Blaugranes | 2 months ago | 0 reads
After taking last week off from the surveys, we are back at it. We have a question regarding the quarterfinals of the CFP. To remind you all, in last year’s 1st-ever 12-team field, all four teams that had the opening round bye got knocked off immediately by teams that played the week earlier. So we […]
From The Only Colors | 2 months ago | 8 reads
Good morning, BBN! As the new year approaches, that also means the start of SEC basketball is right around the corner. With plenty of games set to highlight the opening week, none may be bigger than the matchup in Tuscaloosa on Saturday as our Kentucky Wildcats face off with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Despite four […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Maryland women’s basketball brought a 13-game win streak back home to Xfinity Center Monday afternoon for its conference home opener against Wisconsin. The Terps entered conference play red-hot, but they also accumulated four season-ending knee injuries over that span. However, those injuries had no effect Monday, as Maryland rolled past Wisconsin, 97-59, to make it […]
From Testudo Times | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Gonzaga Bulldogs versus the San Diego Toreros is one of five games on the college basketball slate on Tuesday that has a ranked team in play. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for December 30 No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Diego Toreros Time: 9:30 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, December 31 Prediction: Gonzaga 87, San Diego 66 Florida State Seminoles at No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels Time: 7 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, December 31 Prediction: North Carolina 84, ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Michigan Wolverines (11-1) will look to extend a seven-game win streak when they visit the Washington Huskies (11-2) on January 1, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Washington vs. Michigan NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: Big Ten Network Where: Seattle, Washington Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Last Game For Each Team In Washington’s last game, they defeated Northwestern 94-73. The Huskies ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 1 read
Two streaking teams square off when the Virginia Cavaliers (10-3) host the Clemson Tigers (10-4) on January 1, 2026. The Cavaliers will put their four-game win streak on the line against the Tigers, winners of five straight. Virginia vs. Clemson NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Charlottesville, Virginia Venue: John Paul Jones Arena Last Game For Each Team In Virginia’s last game, they defeated SMU 76-52. The Cavalie...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The UMass Lowell River Hawks (6-7) will host the Maine Black Bears (5-8) after winning three straight home games. UMass Lowell vs. Maine NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Lowell, Massachusetts Venue: Costello Athletic Center Last Game For Each Team UMass Lowell enters this game after a 109-45 victory versus Saint Joseph’s (Brooklyn). The River Hawks’ leading scorer was Maddie Rice, who wound up with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Ma...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Houston Christian Huskies (4-6) will try to extend a three-game home win streak when they take on the McNeese Cowgirls (8-4) on December 31, 2025 at Sharp Gymnasium. Houston Christian vs. McNeese NCAA Game Info Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Houston, Texas Venue: Sharp Gymnasium Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Houston Christian fell short in a 62-42 loss against Rice. The Huskies were led by Kamryn McLaurin, who finished with ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Bradley Braves (7-4) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Belmont Bruins (6-7) on January 2, 2026 at Curb Event Center Arena. Belmont vs. Bradley NCAA Game Info Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Nashville, Tennessee Venue: Curb Event Center Arena Last Game For Each Team Belmont, led by Avery Strickland with 17 points, picked up a 68-56 win versus Southern Illinois in their most recent game. Hila...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Abilene Christian Wildcats (9-4) hope to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Utah Tech Trailblazers (5-6) on January 1, 2026 at Burns Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. Utah Tech vs. Abilene Christian NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Saint George, Utah Venue: Burns Arena Last Game For Each Team In Utah Tech’s last game, they lost to Southern Utah 78-60. The Trailblazers were led by Paige Cofer, who finished wit...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Fairfield Stags (9-3) will look to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Canisius Golden Griffins (2-9) on January 1, 2026 at Leo D. Mahoney Arena. Fairfield vs. Canisius NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Fairfield, Connecticut Venue: Leo D. Mahoney Arena Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Fairfield picked up an 84-59 win over Manhattan. The Stags were led by Kaety L’Amoreaux, who finished with 24 points...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 1 read
The UT Arlington Mavericks (6-7) will visit the Cal Baptist Lancers (7-7) after losing three road games in a row. Cal Baptist vs. UT Arlington NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Riverside, California Venue: Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center Last Game For Each Team In Cal Baptist’s last game, they defeated Utah Valley 82-51. The Lancers were led by Lauren Olsen, who finished with 20 points, and Filipa Barros, with 16 poin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Duke Blue Devils (7-6) will try to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Boston College Eagles (4-11) on January 1, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke vs. Boston College NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Durham, North Carolina Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium Last Game For Each Team Duke defeated Syracuse 71-51 in its last game. Toby Fournier led the way with 22 points, seven rebounds, two steals ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The preseason is over. The “get right” games are finished. Now, the real season begins. While Kentucky Basketball fans are rightfully celebrating a four-game winning streak and the return of a healthy roster, the statistical profile of this team still has a few cracks in the foundation. In the non-conference, you can paper over these […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope offered an encouraging update on Jaland Lowe during his radio show Monday night, emphasizing both optimism and caution as the Wildcats enter SEC play. Lowe was held out of Kentucky’s Dec. 23 matchup against Bellarmine as a precaution due to his lingering shoulder injury, a decision Pope said was […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The first NCAA tournament started in 1939 and was second banana to the NIT, which started the year before in New York City. One team, Bradley, turned down the NCAA for the NIT, something that would soon become unimaginable (the NIT retained some prestige well into the 1970’s, but NCAA expansion eventually drained off the […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 2 months ago | 1 read
When: Wednesday December 31 – 12:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPN2 Opponent: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 85-76 / NC State 86-76 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Ole Miss win: “We’re not where we need to be. We’re not where we want to be. […]
From Backing The Pack | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Closing out nonconference play, Arizona remained undefeated on the season after a 99-71 win over South Dakota State. The Wildcats will travel to Salt Lake City to play Utah in their Big 12 opener. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Jaden Bradley and Koa Peat had to say following the win over the Jackrabbits: […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 2 months ago | 1 read
In its final outing of the calendar year, Washington (9-4, 1-1) toppled the visiting Utah Utes (8-5) 74-65. The Monday evening victory marks the final bout with a non-Big Ten squad for the remainder of the regular season. Now winners of its last two, Washington has recovered well from what was a potentially season-staggering loss […]
From UW Dawg Pound | 2 months ago | 3 reads
UNLV turned Monday night into a track meet early, and La Sierra never got an opportunity to catch up. The Rebels completely overwhelmed the Golden Eagles 89-47 at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV jumped to a 49-19 lead at halftime thanks to relentless pressure to create turnovers. UNLV now finds itself 6-6 on the […]
From Mountain West Connection | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The 14th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide hosted the Yale Bulldogs in their last non conference game of the regular season on Monday night. The Tide started fast and ran past the Bulldogs 102-78 to improve to 10-3 on the season. Yale fell to 11-2 with the loss. Bama will start SEC play at home against […]
From Roll 'Bama Roll | 2 months ago | 1 read
On the court, it’s close to Matt Painter’s masterpiece. Zach Edey’s national championship runner-up team, that was a team of grit, of redemption, a team fighting from the shadows and contending with the demons that were at Purdue long before Matt Painter. Edey might be Matt Painter’s singular greatest work of heart, from a top-400 […]
From Hammer and Rails | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Princeton Tigers (3-11) are 1.5-point underdogs as they look to break an eight-game losing streak when they host the Vermont Catamounts (8-6) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Jadwin Gymnasium. The game airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 138.5. Vermont vs. Princeton Odds Vermont odds to win: -127 Princeton odds to win: +106 Spread: Vermont (-1.5) Total: 138.5 Vermont vs. Princeton Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Thanks to the abilities and details of the Stat Broadcast live stats system, I now bring you a dramatic reading of Marquette’s missed layups in their 73-66 loss to St. John’s on Monday night at the McGuire Center. Player, time, score, separated by quarters. First Quarter Olivia Porter, 9:13, 0-0 Skylar Forbes, 8:55, 0-0 Lee […]
From Anonymous Eagle | 2 months ago | 1 read