Welcome to another season of The Rap-Up! This is the 8th season of my weekly post, where I preview the week ahead for Toronto Raptors games. There’s a weird feeling in the air surrounding Scotiabank Arena. Masai Ujiri is gone. Toronto’s season starts on the road for the first time in 14 years. After spending […]
From Raptors HQ
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In Los Angeles’ opening night game against Golden State, the Lakers were down by just one at the half. For diehard fans of the Lakers, what happened next was as predictable as the Sun coming up in the morning. The Warriors started the third quarter on a 17-4 run and completely took over the game. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
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The Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2025-26 regular season campaign tonight versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game starts at 7:00 PM, Pacific time. A preview of the matchup can be found here. In case you missed our gigantic overall season preview yesterday, it’s right here. Tonight we’ll have our usual Game Day discussion threads, an […]
From Blazer's Edge
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Neemias Queta excels as starting center
Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116
Three questions as Celtics open season against 76ers
From CelticsBlog
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Who else is ready to put the 24-win 2024-25 season behind them? The 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers sure are. There was little roster turnover in the offseason, but the vibe certainly feels different than a year ago. At this point last year, Joel Embiid and Paul George were both expected to miss a chunk of games […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Welcome back to yet another year of the Brew Hoop Round Table, where we ask that everybody use coasters and please don’t feed the aging pugs from the table, thanks. At long last, it’s time for Milwaukee Bucks basketball! As is custom around these parts, we gather for our yearly Opening Night roundtable and put […]
From Brew Hoop
| 3 months ago
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To ease the pain of all Mariners fans, the Seattle Seahawks came out flying on Monday Night Football in the first 20 minutes, before trying everything possible to give the game to the Houston Texans. Despite their efforts, the Seahawks held on for a 27-19 win, climbing to 5-2 on the season. I won’t say […]
From Field Gulls
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Monday night at Lumen Field the Seattle Seahawks upended the Houston Texans to move to 5-2 on the season heading into the bye, with the next game on the schedule being a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders. During the victory over the Texans, the Seahawks once again used the same five starting […]
From Field Gulls
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If you’re like me, you still can’t believe it. The regular season that will see Larry O’B come back home is finally here. Here’s what we’ve heard of late around and about the New York Knicks as we anxiously wait for tip-off later today. Mike Brown On long-term development and staying patient: “The good thing […]
From Posting and Toasting
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The long wait is over! The Portland Trail Blazers begin one of the more anticipated seasons in recent memory with a tilt against the Northwest Division foe Minnesota Timberwolves. After a second straight Western Conference Finals appearance, the Timberwolves start the 2025-26 season hungry to improve on their recent success. Anything less than the NBA […]
From Blazer's Edge
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Before looking for a featured image for this writeup, I hadn’t realized Cotton Nash was also a professional basketball player. He only played two seasons, but perhaps that height advantage gives him an edge in Out of the Park as well. (…nah.) Regardless of what it was, Nash’s home run and Scott Stahoviak’s 3-4 game […]
From Twinkie Town
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Happy Toronto Raptors season to all who celebrate! The boys in red (#rippurple) kick off their season on the road Wednesday night, the first time in a decade they are not playing their season opener at home. With the energy in Toronto at a high given the Blue Jays’ World Series appearance kicking off Friday, […]
From Raptors HQ
| 3 months ago
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THE FIVE BEST WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL IS BACK!
The NBA season officially tipped off on Tuesday night with an epic double-overtime matchup between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. While I’m not sure anyone would have predicted that exhilarating of an opening game, there is no question that it felt like fans were in store for something big when first flipping the channel to NBC. The league’s return to the network after a two-decade-long hiatus...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Iowa State News Media Day for the Lady Clones: Make sure to keep up on the Big 12 Men’s Media Days: It’s about damn time: The number one ranked Cyclones: Around the Country What a start to the season: Luka cooked in the loss to the Warriors: Izzo and others aren’t holding back to the […]
From Wide Right & Natty Lite
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The Chargers had their first actual practice of their short Week Eight preparation for the Vikings and their injury report essentially copies their estimated report from Monday. The only difference being that defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell was a sudden DNP due to an illness. That will be one name to watch on Wednesday as the […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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The excitement crackles in the air like the autumn leaves underfoot. NBA action is back, baby! And tonight, the New York Knicks crack the seal on their 80th season with a home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, the Knicks entered this summer’s […]
From Posting and Toasting
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The Seattle Seahawks defense dismantled the Houston Texans on Monday night. Things like 31 yards allowed to running backs, 10 tackles for loss, and 12 passes defensed, you know. Just a normal day in Mike Macdonald land. Anybody who watched the game knows the score and discrepancy should have been an avalanche, had the refs […]
From Field Gulls
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The start of the NBA season approaching means it’s time for my favorite bi-annual tradition: depressing my co-workers by asking them long=term questions about the state of the Philadelphia 76ers. As a team that quickly went from title contenders to ping=pong ball hopefuls, there’s a lot of ways this season can go. So I’ve given […]
From Liberty Ballers
| 3 months ago
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Usually I post my college updates and weekend schedule for the Blackhawks on Thursday mornings, but three days between games and the Hawks having an early evening game in Tampa on Thursday gives us an opportunity to look ahead a day earlier than usual.
This new weekend of college hockey marks the first time this season that all four teams with Blackhawks prospects are ranked. Thanks to a hot start from their sophomore netminder, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs have joined the rankings.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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Well, they tried! Try and try they might, the Houston Texans just couldn’t claw their way to victory in an ugly match against the Seattle Seahawks. They might have picked Sam Darnold off, they might have blocked a field goal, they might have even scored a defensive touchdown thanks to Will Anderson Jr., but this […]
From Battle Red Blog
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As David Benavidez prepares for his next outing against Anthony Yarde, he answers some questions from Fight Hype during a training session on what he makes of his opponent’s training philosophy, who he rates as the top pound for pound fighter in the world at the moment, and more. Check out some of what he […]
From Bad Left Hook
| 3 months ago
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It’s a short week for the 4-3 Chargers who will welcome the 3-3 Vikings into SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off losses. The Bolts were handled at home against the Colts and the Vikings were exploited through the air by Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense. Minnesota is once again starting […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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As another NBA season commences this week, it’s time for our annual check-in on our favorite Colorado alumni. Currently there are five Buffs in the NBA, two more head coaches, and a surprise addition to another coaching staff. The biggest star, of course, is NBA champion Derrick White. He’s set for his fifth season on […]
From The Ralphie Report
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. My friends, we’ve made it. Another long offseason is over, and while *ahem* certain narratives around […]
From Brew Hoop
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Note: After this was uploaded, it was confirmed that Carson Wentz (as expected) will be the starter Thursday night. The Philadelphia Eagles entered U.S. Bank Stadium and laid out the red carpet for the Vikings to grab a season-defining, narrative-flipping victory. After coming together in a collective huddle to think it over, KOC and company […]
From Daily Norseman
| 3 months ago
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