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The Mazzulla puzzulla

On Saturday night, the Celtics had a historic first half in what might have been the best offensive showing of Mazzulla Ball. Per NBC Sports Boston’s Dick Lipe, their 82 points at halftime against the Hawks — 52 in the second quarter alone — was their highest total since thrashing Golden State two years ago. […]

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Monday, Jan. 19

Good morning, it’s Monday, January 19th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 24-19 and host the Oklahoma City Thunder today at 2:30 PM. Let’s hope it’s a good one. The last time these two teams played in Cleveland, they were each in the middle of huge win streaks and historic regular seasons. Things have changed a bit […]

Golden Nuggets: Miami-Indiana might have some future 49ers players

49ers’ 2026 NFL Draft position finalized after Rams beat Bears in playoffs“Following Sunday night’s Divisional Round playoff game—when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears—the 49ers officially secured the 27th overall pick in the first round.” 49ers’ improbable season ends with defiance, pride despite thumping from Seahawks (paywall)“Nobody thought we’d be here, let alone […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Civil war? (Levante, 2-0)

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win over Levante in La Liga. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means […]

Jonathan Toews Return to Chicago, as a Winnipeg Jet, Will Be Epic

Chicago Blackhawks fans will extend a warm welcome on Monday night to Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews, a man who was once affectionately known by this fan base as “Captain Serious” or “Tazer.”  The third overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft class, Toews teamed with the 2007 draft’s overall #1 pick, Patrick Kane, to […] The post Jonathan Toews Return to Chicago, as a Winnipeg Jet, Will Be Epic appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day

As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for.  Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team’s contest against the […] The post Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs are starting to exercise some of the demons that haunted them during their post-Christmas hangover. They have won two straight games at home, and despite nearly collapsing late against the Minnesota Timberwolves, have shown real signs of improvement. How fitting that they’ll have a chance to end the home stand that […]

Open Thread: 19 January 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Just one point. Finally, some good news — Barcelona lost to Real Sociedad. […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Raptors

Perhaps head coach JJ Redick’s pregame speech should be spent convincing the team that every game is actually the second night of a back-to-back. Bizarrely, the team’s last two wins came the night after blowout defeats. And each time, they looked great in those contests, responding with their own blowout wins. And the opponent both […]

Portland Beats Sacramento, Win Streak Hits Three

On the second night of a home-away back-to-back, the Portland Trail Blazers held on to overcome the Sacramento Kings 117-110. Not only were the Blazers on short rest, but they were also missing Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams III. The Blazers did well for most of the night, holding double-digit leads for the […]

Lakers surge in second half, knock off Raptors

For the second time in a week, the Lakers had a bounceback performance on the second night of a back-to-back, beating the Raptors 110-93 on Sunday. After a back-and-forth first half saw both teams hold nine-point leads, the Lakers used a big second-half run to blow the game open. Jarred Vandebrilt and Drew Timme had […]

Blazers Top Kings in Avdija’s Return

The Portland Trail Blazers sacked the Sacramento Kings 117-110 in NBA action tonight. It was the third consecutive victory for the Blazers and raised their season record to even-steven (22-22) for the first time since November 14. Deni Avdija led the way for the winners with 30 points, while Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk scored […]

Marist vs. Merrimack Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Monday, January 19, 2026

The Marist Red Foxes (12-5, 6-2 MAAC) are favored (-7.5) to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Merrimack Warriors (11-8, 7-1 MAAC) at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026 at McCann Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 136.5. Marist vs. Merrimack Odds Marist odds to win: -325 Merrimack odds to win: +260 Spread: Marist (-7.5) Total: 136.5 Marist vs. Merrimack Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Monday, January 19, 20...

Brooklyn Two-Ways notch 60 points in Long Island win

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Sunday evening for a showdown with the Iowa Wolves on the road. While Grant Nelson was inactive for this game due to injury management, the three Brooklyn Nets two-way players — Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, & EJ Liddell — were out in full force as they […]

Rams-Bears: Defense dominates at Midway

Anybody still need a minute? Talk about an emotional rollercoaster from the end of regulation, through overtime, and after the final kick by Harrison Mevis. The Los Angeles Rams prevailed over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field 20-17 and are advancing to the NFC Championship Game to face the Seattle Seahawks for the right to […]

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 6: Strong Week Across the Globe

The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! This past week, Minnesota Lynx players put on a strong showing across the globe, with Unrivaled action continuing in Miami and league-play picking back up overseas. Currently, 11 of the 12 Lynx players planning to play this offseason are hitting the hardwood, three […]

Winners & Losers: Defense carries Rams to NFC Championship

One of the oldest NFL cliches is “defense wins championships”. That held true for the Los Angeles Rams as they stifled the Chicago Bears on the road en route to a 20-17 victory. LA advances to the NFC Championship game where they’ll travel to face the Seattle Seahawks next week. The Rams forced three interceptions […]

NFL Conference Championship schedule: Title game matchups set

There were some great games over the NFL’s divisional playoff weekend and now we know the matchups for this weekend’s conference championship round. We are down to the final four teams, and they are the best team’s in the league. The NFC Championship will feature the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Los Angeles Rams. This will […]

UNC Wilmington vs Charleston (SC) Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 23

The Charleston (SC) Cougars (14-3) will visit the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-12) after winning three road games in a row. UNC Wilmington vs. Charleston (SC) NCAA Game Info Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: FloCollege Where: Wilmington, North Carolina Venue: Raiford G. Trask Coliseum Last Game For Each Team UNC Wilmington, led by Rori Cox with 14 points and seven rebounds, fell short in a 76-67 defeat to Drexel in their most recent outing. Kylah Silver added...

Blazers vs. Kings: Second Half Discussion

Let’s get ready for and chat about the second half of Blazers / Kings here! While you’re waiting, help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (21-22) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-30) – Sun. Jan 18 – 6pm Pacific […]