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Spizzirri vs. Sinner Prediction at the Australian Open – Friday, January 23
Jannik Sinner (No. 2) will take on Eliot Spizzirri (No. 85) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open on Friday, January 23. Sinner is the favorite (-10000) in this matchup, compared to the underdog Spizzirri, who is +3300. Australian Open Info Tournament: The Australian Open Round: Round of 32 Date: Friday, January 23 Venue: Melbourne Park Location: Melbourne, Australia Court Surface: Hard Eliot Spizzirri vs. Jannik Sinner Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this...
DJ Moore Trade Chatter Has Already Begun
Before we get into the nitty gritty of DJ Moore trade chatter, I need to be clear about one thing at the top of this post. I am not advocating a trade of DJ Moore. We are way too early in the offseason process for me to feel strongly one way or another about Moore’s future in Chicago. I’ll need to do some deep diving into his role, fit, and future before I take a hard-line stance one way or another. But with that being said, I know that Moore’s name will undoubtedly come up in trade conversati...
BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 46: The Busy Mets, Peralta Traded, Brewers, Marquee Shortfalls, More
Episode 46 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! In this week’s episode, Brett and I talk about the explosion of roster changes the Mets underwent, especially this week. And that includes, of course, a healthy discussion about the Freddy Peralta trade. We keep coming up against this wall wherein we know the trade is a good idea, but can’t bring ourselves to want the Cubs to do something similar. In the middle of that conversation, we go off on a wide tangent about M...
Would/Should the Blackhawks Have Interest in Artemi Panarin?
It seems like any time Artemi Panarin’s name has come up with the phrase “potentially available” near it, Blackhawks fans have had the Jackson 5 ready to go. Yes, the New York Rangers are entering a likely 6-7 teardown period during which it appears any/all of their pending free agents will be available for trade (maybe some of their veterans with term as well). The reports that Artemi Panarin, in the final year of his contract, will not receive another contract from the Blue Shirts has l...
Bears-Rams Divisional Thriller Draws Record-Breaking NBC Audience
The Bears’ season ended in heartbreak Sunday night, but the stage couldn’t have been any bigger. According to numbers released by NBC Sports , the Chicago Bears’ divisional-round loss to the Los Angeles Rams delivered the most-watched NFL Divisional Playoff game in NBC Sports history, averaging 45.4 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Digital platforms, and NFL Digital properties. The thriller at Soldier Field only grew in audience as the night went on. Viewership increas...
Capitals vs. Flames: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals (24-21-6) have -142 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road in a matchup with the Calgary Flames (21-24-5), who have +119 moneyline odds, on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to ESPN+ to watch as the Capitals and the Flames square off. Capitals vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta Favorite: Capitals (-142) Underdog: ...
Kraken vs. Ducks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Friday’s NHL slate features a likely competitive contest between the Seattle Kraken (22-18-9, -115 on the moneyline to win) and the Anaheim Ducks (26-21-3, -105 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Kraken try to beat the the Ducks on ESPN+. Kraken vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington Favorite: Kraken (-115) Underdo...
Devils vs. Canucks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) have -152 moneyline odds to win when they go on the road in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5), who have +127 moneyline odds, on Friday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to see the Devils look to knock off the the Canucks on ESPN+. Devils vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia Favorite: D...
Sharks vs. Rangers: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The San Jose Sharks (25-21-3) are favored at home (-131 moneyline odds to win) against the New York Rangers (21-24-6, +110 moneyline odds). The contest on Friday starts at 10 p.m. ET from SAP Center at San Jose on ESPN+. You can watch on ESPN+ as the Sharks square off against the Rangers. Sharks vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California ...
Avalanche vs. Flyers: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Friday’s NHL play includes the Colorado Avalanche (34-5-9) hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (23-17-9) at Ball Arena. The Flyers are big underdogs (+235 on the moneyline) against the Avalanche (-293) ahead of the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to watch the Avalanche and the Flyers meet. Avalanche vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Co...
On The Bulls Eye: College Center Watch 2026
I’m not normally the kind of guy who advocates that a team prioritize position over player — except when it comes to our Chicago Bulls’ current “brain” “trust” (I don’t remember who first made that joke, probably our guys at BlogABull ) of president Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley. It seems like nearly every darn year, they draft a raw, athletic forward. Happily, 2024 first-round pick Matas Buzelis is looking like a true-blue keeper. And I do have to concede that one of the few ti...
What the Numbers Say About the Bears’ 2025 Rookie Class
The numbers confirm what the eye test told us all season: the Chicago Bears didn’t just hit on a rookie or two in 2025 — they assembled the most impactful rookie class in football. According to Pro Football Focus , Chicago finished No. 1 in the NFL in cumulative rookie WAA/WAR (1.0207), edging out every other team once quarterback production was removed from the equation. It’s not a perfect metric, but it does a solid job capturing volume, efficiency, and real on-field value. And by that ...
Cubs Reportedly Set to Sign a Cuban Catching Prospect in Next IFA Class
The 2026 International Free Agency period just opened up, with the Chicago Cubs going for a more spread-the-bonus-pool-around strategy than in years past. That meant there weren’t as many big-name, huge-bonus prospects in the class, and not much chatter about the signings in advance. Interestingly, Francys Romero just reported a new expected signing for the Cubs for the 2027 class: Sources: Cuban catcher prospect José Muñiz is expected to sign with the Chicago Cubs for around $1.5M w...
Tom Brady Says Caleb Williams Made the Best Throw of 2025
Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady continues to heap praise on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. It doesn’t get much better than being acknowledged by The G.O.A.T. for having the best throw of the 2025 NFL season. Brady breaks it down here: can watch him talk ball all day 🏈 (via @TomBrady ) pic.twitter.com/YDDxd0mHko — NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2026 Caleb Williams made the best throw of 2025, so says Tom Brady I could watch that throw allllll day. But also, I am...
Lakers vs Clippers Odds, First Basket Lines, & More for Tonight’s All-LA Battle
Tonight’s Lakers vs Clippers showdown at the Intuit Dome features an exciting battle for Los Angeles supremacy between a surging Lakers squad and a Clippers team desperate to climb back into the playoff picture. The Lakers (26-16) enter tonight as one of the West’s most balanced threats, led by the walking triple-double threat of Luka Doncic and the timeless impact of LeBron James. Meanwhile, the Clippers (19-24) are looking to leverage home court to snap out of a mid-season slump to prove the...
Warriors vs Mavericks, Steph Curry Props, and More for Tonight’s Matchup
Tonight in Dallas, the Mavericks will host the Golden State Warriors in a battle of two teams in big need of a win. Who will win the latest matchup of former teammates – Steph Curry and Klay Thompson? Let’s look at some odds, props, and more before tonight’s game tips off. Warriors at Mavericks Game Lines Spread: GSW -2.5 Moneyline: GSW -225 | DAL +185 Total Points: Over 234.5 (-105) | Under 234.5 (-115) Nov 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas M...
You Know Who Really Liked Caleb Williams’ Unreal TD Pass To Cole Kmet On Sunday? Maxx Crosby!
Ok, I know it might not mean a whole lot in terms of where he plays next season, and pretty much everyone who watched it knew how special Caleb Williams’ TD pass to Cole Kmet was on Sunday night, but hearing Maxx Crosby get excited about it, well, got me excited too. On his podcast, “ The Rush “, Crosby talked about the improbable TD pass from Williams to Kmet to tie the game with just seconds left in the 4th quarter of Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup with the Rams. Obviously, the Bears...
Blackhawks at Hurricanes — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
The Blackhawks have a tough test tonight. The Canes are 18-8-1 at home, have won three straight and are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. They also have the second-best goal differential (plus-28) in the Eastern Conference. But the Blackhawks should get a boost with the return of Frank Nazar tonight. He’ll be back in his usual spot up front, which helps lengthen the Hawks’ lineup. This stacks up as a good measuring stick for the young Blackhawks. Broadcast Info Puck Drop: 6:00...
Justin Steele Off the Mound a Second Time, Potentially Ahead of Schedule (But Don’t Get Any Ideas)
Probably most important to say up front that (1) we don’t know Justin Steele’s exact return timeline yet, (2) we will know a ton more by the end of Spring Training, and (3) even if he’s “ahead of schedule” in his rehab right now, that may not actually impact the volume of regular season innings he puts up. It would simply be good and happy news for today. Steele and the Cubs are going to be VERY careful to ensure that his return from elbow surgery is optimally timed for his long-term heal...
Al Harris and Declan Doyle Are Generating Interest From Other Teams For Coordinator Jobs
Chicago Bears assistant coaches Al Harris and Declan Doyle are generating interest for coaching opportunities elsewhere. And while this is no surprise when you consider the successful season the Bears just had, it is something that also brings me mixed feelings. Because while I like the implications that come with other teams wanting to poach Ben Johnson’s coaching staff, I hate that Chicago’s football team is at risk of losing some key assistants. Here is the news: Packers interview...
Ben Johnson Knows Where the Bears Offense Must Get Better
The moment that stuck with me from Ben Johnson’s season-ending press conference had nothing to do with scheme, game management, or even the sting of the playoff loss . It was simpler than that, and more revealing about where he believes the Chicago Bears are headed. Catching the football. Johnson made it clear Wednesday that his focus has already shifted to 2026. And when asked what needs to improve for the Bears’ offense to take the next step, he didn’t sidestep it, soften it, or dr...
New Podcast Alert, Caleb Williams’ Final Numbers, Packers Still Mad, One Bold Prediction, and Other Bears Bullets
Day 4 of the Chicago Bears offseason. It took all of four days for me to think “the intro part of this should be in bold-face type.” OK, we can dig into Bullets now that we’ve got that out of my system. ICYMI: Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is up for the AP Coach of the Year award. The loaded field of finalists includes Mike Macdonald (Seahawks), Mike Vrabel (Patriots), Kyle Shanahan (49ers), and Liam Coen (Jaguars). If I had to power rank them based solely on this year’s perform...
Taylor Rogers, We Hardly Knew Ye – The Twin is Off to Join the Twins
Taylor Rogers was one of the Cubs’ deadline acquisitions last year, and, although he’s long been an effective reliever, his role always felt pretty marginal with the Cubs. Candidly, as you can see up there, I never even had a good opportunity to retrieve a Rogers-in-Cubs-uniform image during his 17-appearance tenure with the team. Kinda telling. That isn’t to say the trade, which sent outfield prospect Ivan Brethowr to the Pirates, was a dud for the Cubs. It was a fine move on paper, it w...
Must Read: NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson ‘Loves’ Josh Giddey!
There are a lot of perks that come with being an NBA player, the money, the lifestyle, and getting paid to play basketball. But one thing you really can’t put a price on is earning the respect of a legend. And that’s exactly where Josh Giddey finds himself right now. The Chicago Bulls guard has not only carved out a major role this season, but he’s also picked up a high-profile admirer in… Allen Iverson! Being endorsed by a former MVP and Hall of Famer isn’t something you stumble into; it...
Chicago Cubs Pick Up Two New National Broadcasts
Getting more Chicago Cubs games on exclusive national broadcasts in the current environment is sometimes a mixed bag. On the one hand, it means the games sometimes get time-shifted, don’t feature our home broadcast crew, and may appear on a streamer that not everyone has. On the other hand, it means the games are available for some folks to watch who might not otherwise have Marquee, and, in theory, it can be some nice additional exposure for the team and the players. That’s especially ni...
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