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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 1-21-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Will Arvid Soderblom’s subpar results open the door for Drew Commesso? ( Sun-Times ) What can Connor Bedard learn from Toews’ legendary run as Blackhawks captain? ( Athletic ) Blashill the Turtle ( Fels ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Jets 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Toews, Blackhawks fans renew a “special” bond for one night ( Sun-Times ) Next up for Slaggert: Learning ho...

Recruiting Reset: Sione Laulea is a breakout candidate

When I say the word, “cornerback,” who comes to your mind? Deion Sanders? Charles Woodson? Champ Bailey? Willie Brown? It’s probably the era I grew up in, but Richard Sherman is enshrined in my head forever as the idyllic corner. Tall, physical, fast, braggadocios: He had everything you want for a guy whose job it […]

Heat bounce back and take down Kings, 130-117

The Miami Heat got themselves back in the win column on the second matchup of a West Coast back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings. They earned the bounce back victory with a final score of 130-117 on Tuesday night. Miami got a balanced attack offensively from four starters in Ban Adebayo, Normal Powell, Andrew Wiggins and […] The post Heat bounce back and take down Kings, 130-117 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Open Thread: Harrison Barnes makes a $50,000 donation to the San Antonio MLK Commission

During halftime of Monday night’s Spurs game, Harrison Barnes made a surprise donation to the San Antonio MLK Commission. His $50,000 contribution was the largest in the fund’s history. Established in 1986, the Commission is a volunteer organization that helps assemble the annual MLK March. They host a variety of community events and programs encouraging awareness, […]

The Downbeat: Ace Bailey’s rung on the rookie ladder

The 2025-26 NBA rookie class is absolutely packed with characters certain to draw intrigue from all corners of the basketball map. Of course, you have your Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, and Kon Knueppel upper-echelon of players who seem poised to one day control the ground they walk upon, but it isn’t challenging or interesting to […]

Wednesday Headlines: Texas Gameday

Good morning, BBN! After one of the crazier weeks I can remember watching Kentucky Basketball, the vibes are back with BBN. Two straight comebacks from the Cats, paired with a hard-fought, heated win against their rivals in Tennessee, it looks like this team has found its heart. Just take a second and imagine how you’d […]

The unlikely rise of Baylor Scheierman

Following another playoff-like matchup against the Eastern Conference–leading Detroit Pistons, head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the defensive strides second-year wing Baylor Scheierman has made, even in defeat.  When asked about Scheierman’s growth as a decision-maker on both ends of the floor, Mazzulla pointed to a different area of development. “To me, his growth is more about his defensive versatility,” he said.  That versatility […]

Top Player Prop Bets for Pistons vs. Pelicans on January 21, 2026

The Detroit Pistons visit the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday (tip at 8 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds for Cade Cunningham, Trey Murphy III and others in this contest. How to Watch Pistons vs. Pelicans Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center NBA Props Today: Detroit P...

Top Player Prop Bets for Cavaliers vs. Hornets on January 21, 2026

Bookmakers have set player props for Donovan Mitchell, Miles Bridges and others when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Hornets Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSSE, and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Venue: Spectrum Center NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB AST ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Thunder vs. Bucks on January 21, 2026

Sportsbooks have set player props for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and others when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Thunder vs. Bucks Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSWI, and FDSOK Live Stream: Fubo Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: Fiserv Forum NBA Props Today: Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Props PT...

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview: Game 44

What: Charlotte Hornets (16-27) (7-12 home) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20) (10-9 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Icon (teal), Cavaliers–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets +2.5, Hornets money line +120, O/U 236.5 Injuries:Hornets: Tidjane Salaun-probable (achilles), Mason Plumlee-out (groin) Cavaliers: Darius Garland-out […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prev...

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Wednesday, Jan. 21

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 21st. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 24-20 and play the Charlotte Hornets tonight on the road. Cleveland is 1-1 against the Hornets this season. They dropped their first meeting in a disappointing overtime loss, then bounced back a week later to beat the Hornets 139-132 in Rocket Arena. The Cavs were […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Nuggets

In back-to-back games, the Lakers have rallied in the second half to pull out wins. On Sunday against the Raptors, they trailed by three entering the fourth before coming out on top. Then, on Tuesday in Denver, they were down by 14 entering the third quarter and shut down the Nuggets’ offense, holding them to […]

Quickley drops career-high 40 as Raptors beat Warriors 145-127

Three-point shooting has been a major need for the Toronto Raptors this season, who are shooting the worst percentage in the league. But that was not nearly the case tonight. The Raptors’s offense erupted in Chase Center Tuesday night, fuelled by a red-hot 21/34 shooting night from beyond the arc and crisp ball movement that […]

How to Watch Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Cleveland State Vikings Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (11-8) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland State Vikings (15-5) on January 21, 2026 at Hilliard Gates Sports Center. In its previous game, Purdue Fort Wayne lost to Green Bay on Wednesday, 69-57. Rylee Bess scored a team-high 10 points (and contributed one assist and three boards). Cleveland State was victorious in its most recent game versus Robert Morris, 68-61, on Sunday. Colbi Maples led the way with 15 points, and als...

Miami (OH) vs. Buffalo Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Miami (OH) RedHawks (14-4) will try to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Buffalo Bulls (2-15) on January 21, 2026 at Millett Hall. Miami (OH) was victorious in its most recent game against Bowling Green, 51-49, on Saturday. Ilse de Vries was its leading scorer with 17 points. Buffalo dropped its most recent game to UMass, 79-67, on Saturday. Aniya Rowe led the way with 19 points, and also had six boards and six assists. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , ...

Rockets blast past Spurs 111-106

This might be the best Rockets win of the season. It’s certainly my favorite win. There’s been a lot of negativity around here (looks at self) regarding aspects of this year’s Rockets team, a good bit of it deserved. This is all positivity, though. That’s because this victory carried two great signs that we can […]

Late Collapse Costs Spurs in 111–106 Loss to Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs left Toyota Center Tuesday night with a familiar and frustrating feeling, undone once again by a late-game collapse in a 111–106 loss to the Houston Rockets that spoiled an otherwise encouraging road performance. For much of the evening, the Spurs were the sharper, more composed team. They opened the game with […]

Jazz 127, Timberwolves 122: Death by 1,000 Backdoor Cuts

The Texas back-to-back was fun, but in both matchups, a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team was edged in the last few minutes of each game. Minnesota looked to get back on track in a slightly later than usual 8 PM CT tipoff against the Utah Jazz in the place that Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, […]

Lakers rally to beat Nuggets on the road

The Lakers surged in the second half on the shoulders of Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart to take the 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.  It was an offensive showdown early. Denver was a perfect 5-5 from the field, while Los Angeles was shooting at 80%. Luka couldn’t miss and was in […]