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Only a little over one week has passed since the Philadephia 76ers opened the 2025-26 regular season in Boston. It has been a wild ride since then, with VJ Edgecombe making history, Tyrese Maxey taking another leap, the Sixers executing thrilling fourth-quarter comebacks, and an overtime game to boot. Now the Sixers return home to […]
From Liberty Ballers | about 2 months ago | 1 read
When a team that is 2 games below .500 is on a 3-game losing streak and facing two games against a pair of conference foes, each with a 5-2 record, there’s really no silver lining, and “must win” no longer has much meaning. It’s usually too late; the team is a dead man walking. If […]
From Hogs Haven | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in a Week 9 NFC North battle at Ford Field. This will be the first of two times these teams will face off this year (they will meet again in Week 17), and represents the Lions’ third NFC North game of the season. “The […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls will get their NBA Cup campaigns underway today, and I’m not sure if these two teams could be coming into Friday night’s opener on more opposing trajectories. The Knicks, who entered the season as one of two teams expected to make the finals out of the Eastern […]
From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 1 read
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Jets 6, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) Musings on Madison, Episode 193 — Great Expectations ( SCH ) A 10-game check-up ( Fels ) Articles on Toews facing the Hawks for the first time ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) So far, so good for Blackhawks after 10 games: “We just believe in one another” ( Sun-Times ) How did Connor Bedard find h...
From Second City Hockey | about 2 months ago | 1 read
In a wild Halloween Eve game from Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings (8-3-0) snatch victory from the gaping jaws of defeat with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings (5-3-4). After a scoreless first period, the Kings jumped on the board first when Alex Laferriere scored a shorthanded goal with 7:21 remaining in the second period. Wings answered just 43 seconds later with 6:38 left, while on the same power play advantage, when Alex DeBrincat fired home a...
From Winging It In Motown | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Indianapolis Colts at Steelers – Big man sits out practice! Metcalf vs. Pittman! IU @ MD tomorrow! Pacers tonight!
From KentSterling.com | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
I told you guys I would eventually get one, I just needed time to warm up. I nailed my bold prediction for the last Detroit Lions game, and I’m looking to start a streak this week. There were a lot of good options to choose from in this matchup, but I decided to focus on […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Last night’s game between the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder was a lesson in NBA reality. The Thunder are the league’s best team. Their odds of repeating as champions are better than Washington’s odds of winning the draft lottery — even if the Wizards finish with the NBA’s worst record. Even missing their […]
From Bullets Forever | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-3 record after five games, good for the 12 Seed in the Western Conference as of Thursday morning. Although it is a small sample size, there is enough behind the numbers to begin identifying trends. There was no question coming into the season that head coach Jason Kidd would have […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Spurs have the achieved their greatest start in franchise history. The Spurs beat the Miami Heat last night to earn a 5-0 record. 5-0! During the game, Sean Elliott and the Spurs honored Bill Schoening, who retired after twenty-four seasons as the radio voice of the franchise. Additionally, there have been online mentions of […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s been a frenetic start to the 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta opened the season with a blowout loss at home against the Toronto Raptors – a performance deemed as “embarrassing” by Trae Young postgame. They bounced back a couple nights later, notching an impressive comeback victory over the Orlando Magic (who have […]
From Peachtree Hoops | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Charlotte Hornets let a previously inept Magic offense erupt for 123 points and couldn’t keep pace in their second straight loss. The Summary The Magic came into the came the worst jump shooting team both in terms of volume and efficiency. They took few jumpers and made even fewer. So naturally they came out […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets defense falters again in loss to Magic first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
We can often get caught up in basketball terminology and the complicated intricacies of the Celtics offense. We’ve also oversimplified it, called it Mazzulla Ball, and said it was just about shooting threes. “Find the 2-on-1. Make the right play versus the 2-on-1. It’s that simple,” Mazzulla frustratingly told former CelticsBlogger Jack Simone during the […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings will meet the Detroit Lions and their 16th-ranked passing defense (212.3 yards conceded per game) in Week 9, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Should Hockenson be a player that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Lions? Before making that call, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! T.J. Hockenson Week 9 Game Info ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Austin Reaves’ career has been defined by him stepping up to the challenge. His path from undrafted rookie to Lakers superstar has been a steady upward climb, something not always common in the NBA. Each season, he’s been asked to take on a bigger role and each season, he’s answered the bell. However, the latest […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 238.5. Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Raptors Pick the Cavaliers (-7.5) to ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Phoenix Suns (1-4) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Utah Jazz (2-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at PHX Arena as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on KJZZ, Jazz+, AZFamily, and Suns+. The point total in the matchup is set at 237.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Suns vs. Jazz Pick the Jazz (+3.5) to Cover The Suns’ record against ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The New Orleans Pelicans (0-4) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Intuit Dome. The game airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSSC. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Pelicans Pick the Pelicans (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Lakers’ brief road trip continues in Memphis where they will take on the Grizzlies (3-2) for the first time this season. This marks the first game of the NBA Cup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 31 Where: FedEx Forum Watch: Prime Video, Spectrum Sportsnet It’s that time […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Rockets might not be doomed after all. Now standing at 2-2 with just under 5% of the season played, the Rockets season might not be a lost cause, and we know now the worst possible record is 2-80, rather than the previous “on pace” numbers of 0-82. With All Hallows Eve, Samhain, or Halloween […]
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Last time the Jazz played the Suns, they managed to secure a wild, improbable victory in overtime. Lauri Markkanen scored the first 50-burger since Karl Malone, Ace Bailey struggled with the flu, and Keyonte George continued his impressive start to the season. Tonight is Halloween, and the Suns will be wearing a scary costume—they will […]
From SLC Dunk | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The first night of a six-game road trip did not go the Blackhawks way, as Chicago lost 6-3 to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night up in Canada. The Jets got on the board first, scoring less than two minutes into the first period. Vladislav Namestnikov finished off a slick passing sequence from Gustav Nyquist and Nino Niederreiter, converting on the power play to give Winnipeg a 1–0 lead. Teammate chemistry + 100 📈 pic.twitter.com/H14wNtfjNG — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 31...
From Second City Hockey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Pandomonium struck the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. The scene was something out of a playoff series victory. Fans went crazy, and the team crowded around the microphone at center court. San Antonio’s superstar, Victor Wembanyama, grabbed the mic and made a statement. “This is years of work for all of us, and now […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s become a cliche, but the upcoming draft is looking very good, especially at the top. The top three players in this draft are all #1 pick worthy, and whoever wins that coveted first spot is going to have a good problem on their hands: who should be that #1 pick Between Cam Boozer, AJ […]
From SLC Dunk | about 2 months ago | 2 reads