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A Quick Look at the 2026 Chicago Bears Salary Cap Situation
Every dollar counts when you’re trying to build a sustainable Super Bowl contender. So while we will dig deeper into the Chicago Bears’ salary cap situation when we get closer to the start of the new league year in March, today felt like a good day to check in on things as they stand right now. At first blush, things don’t look great for the Bears. Chicago’s football team is $17,396,354 * OVER * the projected 2025 salary cap, per OverTheCap’s calculations . There are several teams with le...
Delaware State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31
The Delaware State Hornets (4-16) will host the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (11-10) after losing five straight home games. Delaware State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Dover, Delaware Venue: Memorial Hall Gym Last Game For Each Team Delaware State earned a 67-47 victory versus South Carolina State in their last outing. The squad was led by Nykesha Sanders’ 17 points and Amaya Scott’s 11 points an...
Howard vs Norfolk State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31
A pair of streaking teams hit the court when the Howard Bison (15-7) host the Norfolk State Spartans (10-11) on January 31, 2026. The Bison will put their three-game win streak on the line against the Spartans, winners of four straight. Howard vs. Norfolk State NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Washington D.C. Venue: Burr Gymnasium Last Game For Each Team Howard beat Morgan State 71-57 in its last game. Zoe Stewart led the way ...
Coppin State vs Morgan State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31
The Coppin State Eagles (4-18) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Morgan State Lady Bears (3-19) on January 31, 2026 at Physical Education Complex. Coppin State vs. Morgan State NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Baltimore, Maryland Venue: Physical Education Complex Last Game For Each Team Coppin State fell to Norfolk State 69-58 in its last game. Sydney Burris led the way with 12 points, nine rebound...
South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31
The North Carolina Central Eagles (3-14) will visit the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs (5-15) after losing three straight road games. South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Orangeburg, South Carolina Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Last Game For Each Team South Carolina State lost to Delaware State 67-47 in its last game. Shaunice Reed led the way with 20 points and ...
Utah Valley vs Tarleton State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29
The Tarleton State Texans (10-8) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Utah Valley Wolverines (9-10) on January 29, 2026 at UCCU Center. Utah Valley vs. Tarleton State NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Orem, Utah Venue: UCCU Center Last Game For Each Team Utah Valley suffered defeat by a final score of 85-75 in their last game against Cal Baptist. Leading the way on offense for the Wolverines was Am...
How Early Should I Bet on Super Bowl 60?
Betting on the Super Bowl can begin long before the teams are known. Sportsbooks release futures odds weeks or even months ahead of the game. Some bettors act early to secure a price they believe will not last. Others wait until the matchup is set and all information is available. So how early should you bet? The real question is not about the calendar. It is about your purpose. Are you trying to capture value before the market adjusts, or are you trying to make the most informed dec...
Yes, We Saw Those Travis Etienne-Bears Rumors
We are only eight days into the Chicago Bears offseason and there are already rumors floating about potential fits for the 2026 team. And while it is far too early to do any meaningful deep dives, the emergence of rumors connecting the Bears and running back Travis Etienne Jr. provide us with an opportunity to start getting familiar with some players NFL insiders believe could be on Chicago’s radar this offseason. Troy Pauline, who is now writing at Essentially Sports, shares that latest ...
San Francisco Giants Signing Harrison Bader to a Two-Year Deal
The San Francisco Giants have had an offseason that lives at the margins of the roster, signing a steady back-end starter in Adrian Houser, a fringier bounce-back play in Tyler Mahle, and OK relievers in Jason Foley and Sam Hentges. They also hired a new manager in Tony Vitello, of course, and that may well prove to be the most impactful move of the offseason. In free agency, it’s more at the margins: Free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader in agreement with Giants on two-year contract,...
Blackhawks Tinkering With Forward Lines Before Two-Game Trip
Let’s just jump straight into the new look lineup we saw at practice on Monday before the Blackhawks flew to Minnesota for Tuesday night’s game against the Wild. Teuvo Teräväinen was back with the team in full ( finally ) after missing six games with an upper-body issue. He slotted onto the top line with… Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar ! #Blackhawks practice lineup: Nazar-Bedard-Teravainen Bertuzzi-Dickinson-Mikheyev Greene-Moore-Burakovsky Donato-Foligno-Slaggert Fifthi line: Dach-Laffe...
Rybakina vs. Swiatek Prediction at the Australian Open – Tuesday, January 27
Elena Rybakina (No. 5 ranking) will meet Iga Swiatek (No. 2) in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open on Tuesday, January 27. Rybakina has -118 odds to take home a win versus Swiatek (-110). Australian Open Info Tournament: The Australian Open Round: Quarterfinals Date: Tuesday, January 27 Venue: Melbourne Park Location: Melbourne, Australia Court Surface: Hard Elena Rybakina vs. Iga Swiatek Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s...
Shelton vs. Sinner Prediction at the Australian Open – Tuesday, January 27
On Tuesday, Ben Shelton (No. 7 in the world) faces Jannik Sinner (No. 2) in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open. Sinner is favored (-2000) in this match, compared to the underdog Shelton, who is +800. Australian Open Info Tournament: The Australian Open Round: Quarterfinals Date: Tuesday, January 27 Venue: Melbourne Park Location: Melbourne, Australia Court Surface: Hard Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a predict...
Musetti vs. Djokovic Prediction at the Australian Open – Tuesday, January 27
Lorenzo Musetti will take on Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, January 27. Against the underdog Musetti (+210), Djokovic is the favorite (-285) to advance. Australian Open Info Tournament: The Australian Open Round: Quarterfinals Date: Tuesday, January 27 Venue: Melbourne Park Location: Melbourne, Australia Court Surface: Hard Lorenzo Musetti vs. Novak Djokovic Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s the...
Another Top-100 Prospects List is Out, With a Very Different Look for the Cubs
This weekend, Michael discussed the new MLB Pipeline top-100 prospects list, which largely matched the Baseball America list that had dropped a couple days earlier . Namely, the Chicago Cubs have two prospects in the top-100, Moises Ballesteros and Jaxon Wiggins. Lots of recent graduates, some trades, some stalling out, and a lack of huge breakouts from deeper in the draft or in International Free Agency over the last five years have left the Cubs’ system relatively thin on impact-caliber tale...
Will Connor McDavid Score a Goal vs. the Anaheim Ducks on January 26?
Is Connor McDavid likely to score a goal when his Edmonton Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks on Monday? The puck drops at 8:30 PM ET — we can help you make the right call via the stats and insights available in this article. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +100 (Bet $10 to win $10.00 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). McDavi...
Will Leon Draisaitl Score a Goal vs. the Anaheim Ducks on January 26?
On Monday at 8:30 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers meet the Anaheim Ducks — will Leon Draisaitl light the lamp? There are stats and trends below, to help you make the right bet. Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +105 (Bet $10 to win $10.50 if he scores a goal) Draisaitl Goals Betting Stats Draisaitl has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 50 games played this season, Draisaitl has...
Will Evan Bouchard Score a Goal vs. the Anaheim Ducks on January 26?
Is Evan Bouchard going to score a goal on Monday, when his Edmonton Oilers play the Anaheim Ducks at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the best call. Evan Bouchard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Bouchard Goals Betting Stats Bouchard has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 53 games played this season, Bouchard has posted 55 points, with 13 multi-point e...
Will Cutter Gauthier Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on January 26?
Will Cutter Gauthier score for the Anaheim Ducks against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the best bet before the game starts at 8:30 PM ET. Cutter Gauthier Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Gauthier Goals Betting Stats Gauthier has not yet exceeded a points prop bet in a game this season. Gauthier has recorded a point in 29 games this season while posting 15 multi...
Will Zach Hyman Score a Goal vs. the Anaheim Ducks on January 26?
Is Zach Hyman likely to score a goal on Monday, when his Edmonton Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and trends are available here, to help you make the best wager. Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal) Hyman Goals Betting Stats Hyman has registered a point in 21 games this season while posting nine multiple-point games. In 16 of 34 games this season, Hyman has scored — and three times he sco...
Will Chris Kreider Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on January 26?
On Monday at 8:30 PM ET, the Anaheim Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers — will Chris Kreider light the lamp? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the right call. Chris Kreider Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +300 (Bet $10 to win $30.00 if he scores a goal) Kreider Goals Betting Stats In every contest Kreider has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Through 46 games played this season, ...
Will Beckett Sennecke Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on January 26?
Will Beckett Sennecke score for the Anaheim Ducks versus the Edmonton Oilers, on Monday at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right call are provided in this article. Beckett Sennecke Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Sennecke Goals Betting Stats Through 52 games, Sennecke has 41 points, including nine multi-point contests. In 15 of 52 games this season, Sennecke has scored — including two games with ...
The Cubs Reportedly Are Indeed Signing Outfielder Dylan Carlson
Last week, even as the Cubs were signing outfielder Chas McCormick to a minor league deal, Dylan Carlson was spotted working out in Arizona with the team . Fair to wonder, then, whether the Cubs were also going to try to bring in Carlson on a minor league deal as additional depth/upside/bench competition. Greg Zumach hears that, yes, Carlson is coming: There was some ambiguity about whether the Cubs would sign Dylan Carlson with Chas McCormick and Justin Dean in the organization, but...
Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle is Staying With the Chicago Bears
One coach Ben Johnson doesn’t need to worry about leaving this offseason is Declan Doyle. The Chicago Bears offensive coordinator has reportedly pulled out from consideration for a position with the Philadelphia Eagles. Doyle generated interest from the Eagles last week as Philly looks to fill the offensive coordinator vacancy it created when its postseason run ended. So instead of spreading his wings and leaving the nest, Declan Doyle is running it back for another year as the Bears’ off...
Seiya Suzuki Will Play for Samurai Japan in the World Baseball Classic!
Another Chicago Cubs player is going to be participating in the most star-loaded World Baseball Classic yet. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who had to miss the WBC last time around because of an ill-timed oblique injury, will be suiting up in March for Team Japan ( also, very cooly, known as Samurai Japan ), consistently one of the best teams in the international tournament. Suzuki’s comment to the official team site , via translation: “I regret not being able to play last time, so I’m going to...
Super Bowl Matchup Thoughts, Snow Days, Caleb, Drake, Darnold, and Other Bears Bullets
Day 8 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? Super Bowl LX is Set … So Who Ya Got? — Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) January 26, 2026 It’s wild to think about Sam Darnold being the first quarterback taken in Round 1 from the famed 2018 NFL Draft class of signal callers to reach the Super Bowl. Not Josh Allen. Not Lamar Jackson. Not Baker Mayfield. But Sam Darnold. What a journey for that guy! Kinda funny: Darnold leaving the Vikings and imm...
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