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NFC North Roundup: Bears Stay on Top, Lions in Trouble, Vikings Cooked

Week 14 is here, and the Chicago Bears are sitting atop the NFC. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are within striking distance with a showdown between the two at Lambeau Field looming. Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions are trying to right the ship, and the Minnesota Vikings look like a sinking ship. Here’s a look at the week that was in the NFC North. Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the game against the Philadel...

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Lukewarm Stove: Schwarber Signing Soon? Pete Fairbanks Next Reliever? Cardinals Trade Rumors, More

MLB RUMORS — It’s December 1 (still one week out from the Winter Meetings), and so far, the 2025-2026 MLB offseason has been pretty active. One way or another, a handful of name-brand free agents like Josh Naylor, Shane Bieber, Jack Flaherty, Dylan Cease, Raisel Iglesias, and Ryan Helsley have come off the board. While other big-name players like Sonny Gray, Grayson Rodriguez, Brandon Nimmo, and Marcus Semien have been traded. For the Cubs, Shota Imanaga chose to return on the qualif...

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NFL DFS Picks Including Jaxson Dart and Drake Maye for Giants vs Patriots Week 13 MNF on BN Fantasy

Monday Night Football delivers another fun matchup as the Giants vs Patriots close out an exciting week 13 that has presented many different NFL DFS options on BN Fantasy . Tonight there are many more as Jasxon Dart returns for the Giants and Drake Maye looks to continue his NFL MVP type season. Making the night more exciting is that new users can take advantage of a 50% Deposit Match up to $250, and, for some cross-sport action, a Kevin Durant Bonus Pick of just More than 0.5 points. So, befo...

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The Bears Have Two Top Vote-Getters For the Pro Bowl Games

A pair of Chicago Bears standouts are feeling the love at the ballot box as the first wave of votes for the upcoming Pro Bowl Games votes crash onto the shores. Left guard Joe Thuney and safety Kevin Byard are the leading vote-getters at their respective positions. This isn’t a development I would have seen coming after the Bears’ 0-2 start. But, as you might expect, winning 9 of 10 games, going a perfect 5-0 in November, and starting December atop the NFC North while holding the No. 1 se...

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Syracuse vs Auburn Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 3

The Syracuse Orange (6-1) will try to build on a six-game home win streak when they take on the Auburn Tigers (8-1) on December 3, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome. Syracuse vs. Auburn NCAA Game Info Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Syracuse, New York Venue: JMA Wireless Dome Last Game For Each Team Syracuse, led by Izoje Uche with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks, picked up a 78-62 win versus Howard in their last outing. Laila Phel...

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Howard vs Fairfield Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 5

The Fairfield Stags (4-2) go up against the Howard Bison (6-3) at Burr Gymnasium on December 5, 2025. Howard vs. Fairfield NCAA Game Info Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Washington D.C. Venue: Burr Gymnasium Last Game For Each Team Howard, led by Zennia Thomas with 11 points and five assists, fell short in a 78-62 defeat against Syracuse in their last outing. Zoe Stewart added 11 points. Led by Christina Pham (14 PTS, 71.43 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT)...

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Old Dominion vs Delaware State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 1

The Old Dominion Monarchs (5-3) will look to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the Delaware State Hornets (3-5) on December 1, 2025 at Chartway Arena. Old Dominion vs. Delaware State NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Norfolk, Virginia Venue: Chartway Arena Last Game For Each Team Old Dominion enters this contest after an 84-46 defeat against Oregon. The Monarchs’ leading scorer was Kelsey Thompson, who end...

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Pittsburgh vs Cent. Conn. St. Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 1

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-5) aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-4) on December 1, 2025. Pittsburgh vs. Cent. Conn. St. NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Venue: Petersen Events Center Last Game For Each Team Pittsburgh earned a 67-53 win versus Chicago State in their last game. The squad was led by Mikayla Johnson’s 17 points...

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Pittsburgh vs. Cent. Conn. St. Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-5) will look to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-4) on December 1, 2025 at Petersen Events Center. In its previous game, Pittsburgh beat Chicago State on Saturday, 67-53. Its top scorer was Mikayla Johnson with 17 points. In its most recent game, Cent. Conn. St. lost to St. John’s on Monday, 71-46. Its leading scorer was Jessica Farrell with 17 points. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports...

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Old Dominion vs. Delaware State Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Delaware State Hornets (3-5) aim to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Old Dominion Monarchs (5-3) on December 1, 2025. In its previous game, Old Dominion fell to Oregon on Thursday, 84-46. Kelsey Thompson scored a team-high 10 points (and added one assist and four rebounds). Delaware State lost its previous game to Hampton, 76-59, on Monday. Amaya Scott starred with 13 points, and also had five boards and two assists. Catch tons of live women’s college basketbal...

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Willson Contreras Must Really Love St. Louis

Even as the St. Louis Cardinals stand to post their third sub-.500 season in four years, and even as attendance and fan support plummets, and even as new management explicitly undertakes a rebuilding process that could take years, Willson Contreras reportedly wants to stick it out. In other words, don’t expect Contreras to follow Sonny Gray out the door in the next Cardinals sell-off trade. He has a no-trade clause, it sounds like he still plans to wield it: . @dgoold reports that Wi...

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Here’s How Ben Johnson is Transforming Caleb Williams’ Game

The Week 13 stat line for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wasn’t pretty. He completed 47.2 percent of his passes, threw an ugly interception to a defensive lineman, posted season lows in yards per attempt (4.3) and yards per completion (9.1), and finished the day with a 56.9 passer rating which is a straight-up eyesore. And yet, it is still fair to write about Caleb Williams as a player who is growing as a second-year quarterback. Of course, you can thank Bears Head Coach Ben Joh...

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Underdog Missouri Promo Code BNBONUS Gets $100 for DFS Plays Including NYG at NE

Monday Night Football action means you can use an Underdog Missouri promo code to earn bonus entries. It’s a busy day with the Missouri sports betting launch, but there is still room for some DFS plays. Underdog Missouri Promo BNBONUS While you can’t sports bet with Underdog Missouri , you can play DFS contests. There are some restrictions based on the style of game, but contests like Champions Pick’em are available. You can score a bonus today. Sign up for Underdog Misso...

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REPORT: Bulls Have Had Internal Discussions About an Anthony Davis Trade

This morning, ESPN’s Jamal Collier dropped a fairly gigantic Bulls rumor. Whether you like it or not is up to you. In an article detailing the Bulls’ mini-collapse following their 6-1 start, Collier revealed that the Bulls have indeed discussed the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis via trade: “The Bulls have had internal discussions about how to proceed, including conversations about Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN, whom they believe could help the team’s porou...

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Tatsuya Imai Could Be Visiting Teams Soon, Opinions Remain Split

Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, one of the best starting pitchers available on the market, is reportedly going to be coming to the United States as soon as this week to meet with interested clubs. The Chicago Cubs have been among the teams attached to Imai by rumor and speculation, but with the bidding potentially approaching or topping $200 million – with the posting fee included – it’s difficult to imagine the Cubs coming out on top. That’s a level we haven’t seen them go on any free agent, much ...

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bet365 Missouri Bonus Code BNATION Scores $365 Bonus Including Ducks vs Blues

The day has arrived as Missouri sports betting is live! You can score a bet365 Missouri offer using the bonus code BNATION when signing up. Here are the details. bet365 Missouri Bonus Code BNATION With the bet365 Missouri bonus code BNATION, you can register as a new user and place just a $10 wager on your first bet. You will receive $365 in bonus bets whether you win or lose! Register for bet365 Missouri using the bonus code BNATION . Make a deposit. Geolocatio...

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Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Promo BTOPMO Unlocks $150 Bonus Including Bets on NHL, MNF

Caesars Sportsbook Missouri has gone live thanks to the Missouri sports betting launch! It is one of several top MO sports betting apps to hit the market. Let’s look at how you can get a bonus from the sportsbook today. Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Promo BTOPMO New users can jump on the Caesars Missouri promo code to earn a bonus with the sportsbook. It’s a bet and win offer. You only score the bonus bets if you win your first wager. Register using promo BTOPMO. Make ...

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Welcome to Packers Week! Updated Playoff Odds, One Last Batch of Week 13 Fun Facts, And Other Bears Bullets

It feels wonderful to wake up, flip the calendar to December, and not feel a sense of existential dread. I’m chalking these feelings up to the three years of work I’ve put in with my therapist. Sharing these thoughts in this space is therapeutic in its own way. With that being said, let’s pivot to some Bears talk. This feels good to see on a Monday morning: A look at the NFC Playoff Picture as we begin December: [image or embed] — Bleacher Nation Bears ( @bn-bears.bsky.soci...

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DraftKings Missouri Promo Code Gets $300 Bonus for Any Game Including NFL, NHL

It’s a good day as Missouri sports betting has gone live! You can score a DraftKings Missouri promo code right now for a $300 bonus. Check out the details below. DraftKings Missouri Promo Code With this DraftKings Missouri promo code, you can wager just $5 with your first bet, and you will receive $300 in bonus bets instantly! Sign up with DraftKings MO . Must be at least 21 years old. Make a deposit. Allow geolocation to confirm you are in Missouri. P...

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Lakers vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Monday, December 1, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-4) are 5-point favorites as they look to continue a six-game home win streak when they host the Phoenix Suns (12-9) on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock. The over/under is set at 234.5 for the matchup. Our computer predictions for Monday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Lakers vs. Suns Pick the Suns (+5) to Cover The Lakers have 13 wins agai...

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Stefon Diggs Touchdown Scorer Odds, Drake Maye Props for Giants vs Patriots on MNF

Monday Night Football is here! Drake Maye leads the New England Patriots into a Monday Night showdown with Jameis Winston and the New York Giants tonight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Here’s a look at some TD scorer odds, props, and more for tonight’s matchup. Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) runs for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Josh Hayes (32) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. ...

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St. Louis Blues Favored vs Ducks on Missouri Sports Betting Launch Day

December 1st is bringing a lot of buzz with the Missouri sports betting launch. Bettors in the state will be able to wager on the St. Louis Blues, who are in action tonight. Let’s check out the odds for the matchup with the Ducks. Blues are Favored vs the Ducks Tonight The Blues are favored at home in the matchup with the Ducks. The game is set for 7 pm CT , and you can check it out on ESPN+. The Blues have a -146 moneyline according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Check out the game odds. ...

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Defining Moment(s) for Bedard, Lardis is Hot Again, Vegas Goalies, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks desperately, desperately needed a win on Sunday . They had lost five straight games. There were two in which they were competitive against two of the best teams in the league… but those were followed by an absolute clunker against a mediocre (bad) Nashville team. They needed a strong performance. And then the game started. And, after 47 seconds, the Blackhawks were down two goals. Ten minutes later, they were chasing three. Against a good Anaheim team that was skating circl...

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Top Player Prop Bets for Lakers vs. Suns on December 1, 2025

Player prop betting options for Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and others are available in the Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (starting at 10 p.m. ET). How to Watch Lakers vs. Suns Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Peacock Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić Props PTS REB AST 3PM 33.5 (Over: -108) 8.5 (Over: +1...

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Top Player Prop Bets for Cavaliers vs. Pacers on December 1, 2025

Player prop bet options for Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam and others are listed when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday (opening tip at 7 p.m. ET). How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSIN and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB ...

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