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Open Sud de France Schedule Wednesday, February 4: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info
There are four matches at the Open Sud de France on February 4, highlighted by No. 80-ranked Hamad Medjedovic against No. 113 Stan Wawrinka. The Tennis Channel provides live coverage and highlights of all the major moments across tournaments during Center Court and Center Court Live, so check it out! Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up! How to Watch the Open Sud de France Tournament: The Open Sud de France Rounds: Round of 32, Round of 16 Date:...
Parks vs. Avanesyan Prediction at the J&T Banka Ostrava Open – Tuesday, February 3
In the Round of 16 at the J&T Banka Ostrava Open on Tuesday, Alycia Parks (ranked No. 85) faces Elina Avanesyan (No. 169). Against the underdog Avanesyan (+190), Parks is the favorite (-250) to advance. J&T Banka Ostrava Open Info Tournament: The J&T Banka Ostrava Open Round: Round of 16 Date: Tuesday, February 3 Venue: Ostravar Arena Location: Ostrava, Czechia Court Surface: Hard Alycia Parks vs. Elina Avanesyan Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a...
Winners Open Schedule Wednesday, February 4: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info
There are three matches at the Winners Open on February 4, the best being No. 30-ranked Emma Raducanu against No. 97 Kaja Juvan. The Tennis Channel provides live coverage and highlights of all the major moments across tournaments during Center Court and Center Court Live, so check it out! Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up! How to Watch the Winners Open Tournament: The Winners Open Round: Round of 16 Date: February 4 Venue: BT Arena Locati...
Why Cole Kmet Calls Declan Doyle’s Departure a “Big Loss”
The Ravens made it officially official with Declan Doyle, who becomes the new offensive coordinator in Baltimore after a one-year stint with the Chicago Bears in that same role. Happy trails, Declan. For the sake of Lamar Jackson fantasy owners, I hope you make the most of your time with the Ravens: We have hired Declan Doyle as our Offensive Coordinator❗ pic.twitter.com/bbPB4eoCtA — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) February 2, 2026 There was hope that Declan Doyle would return ...
Spring Training Miscellany: Some of the Visuals as Cubs Players Get to Work
The Chicago Cubs will play a kinda-sorta-almost baseball game this month. Several of them, actually! The first is February 20 at Sloan Park, as the Cubs kick off the Cactus League slate against the White Sox. The official first workout date for the club is still nine days away, but you know these guys are training just about year-round, and there’s no better place to do it than at the Cubs’ facilities in Mesa, Arizona. So you see lots of guys showing up pretty much from the flip of the ca...
Devils vs. Blue Jackets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Tuesday’s NHL slate features a projected tight contest between the New Jersey Devils (28-25-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (27-20-7) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils are -122 on the moneyline to win against the Blue Jackets (+101) in the game, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch along on ESPN+ as the Devils play the Blue Jackets. Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream:...
Ducks vs. Kraken: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Tuesday’s NHL schedule features a contest between the favored Anaheim Ducks (29-23-3, -152 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Seattle Kraken (26-19-9, +127 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. Tune in for the Ducks-Kraken game on TNT. Ducks vs. Kraken Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California Favorite: Ducks (-152) Underdog: Kraken (+127) Over/under: 6.5 Ducks vs. Kraken Prediction ...
2026 Open Sud de France Betting Odds for Men’s Singles
Felix Auger-Aliassime is the current favorite (+400) at the Open Sud de France, being held at Arena Montpellier in Montpellier, France. The tournament is presently in the round of 32. Watch live matches from Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and more tennis events on ESPN+ . Favorites to Win the Open Sud de France Name Odds to Win Felix Auger-Aliassime +400 Hubert Hurkacz +550 Tomas Machac +550 Ugo Humbert +550 Flavio Cobolli +700 Re...
Up to Eight More Teams Are Reportedly Returning Their Local Broadcast Rights to Major League Baseball
It has been expected (by me, at least) ever since Main Street/FanDuel Sports Network (the successor to Diamond/Bally) missed a broadcast rights payment to the Cardinals back in December, and now it’s happening: a whole bunch more clubs are returning their local broadcast rights to Major League Baseball, as had happened previously over the last year+ with the Padres, Diamondbacks, Twins, Rockies, Nationals, and Guardians. Up to eight more teams, formerly having their rights at Diamond/Ball...
We Don’t Talk Enough About Nico Hoerner’s Second-Half Power Pop
Shortly after the NLDS came to an end in October, I made sure to throw some flowers in the general direction of Nico Hoerner, who had just wrapped up a career year with the Cubs : “Depending on whether you prefer FanGraphs (4.8 fWAR) or Baseball Reference (6.1 bWAR), Nico Hoerner was either the best or second-best player on the 92-win Chicago Cubs by the crude measure of individual player WAR. But given his performance in the second half of the season (122 wRC+, 2.4 WAR) and in the playoffs (1...
Are the Bears *REALLY* the Best Fit For Trey Hendrickson?
I am ready to follow any and all Trey Hendrickson rumors this offseason. Fans who support 30 of the NFL’s 32 teams are in offseason mode. And after the type of season the Chicago Bears just had, it feels like everyone has their general manager caps on with hopes of devising a plan to make this team better in 2026. As you might expect, many plans involve adding an impact pass-rusher to the mix. More specifically, Hendrickson. Over at Pro Football Focus, Mason Cameron has the best land...
Temple vs North Texas Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 7
The Temple Owls (10-11) host the North Texas Mean Green (12-10) in AAC action at Liacouras Center, tipping off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Temple vs. North Texas NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Venue: Liacouras Center Last Game For Each Team Temple, led by Kaylah Turner with 16 points, five assists and three steals, picked up a 67-65 win against Tulane in their most recent outing. Sa...
Memphis vs Rice Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 7
The Rice Owls (19-3) aim to extend a 14-game winning streak when they visit the Memphis Tigers (8-13) on February 7, 2026 at Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Memphis vs. Rice NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Memphis, Tennessee Venue: Elma Roane Fieldhouse Last Game For Each Team Memphis, led by Amauri Williams with 13 points, fell short in a 74-69 defeat against Tulsa in their most recent outing. Chae Harris a...
Harvard vs Dartmouth Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 7
The Dartmouth Big Green (10-10) hope to break a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Harvard Crimson (12-8) on February 7, 2026. Harvard vs. Dartmouth NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Lavietes Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Harvard enters this game after a 61-58 victory versus Brown. The Crimson’s leading scorer was Karlee White, who wound up with 21 points and three steals. With a fi...
Brown vs Yale Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 7
The Yale Bulldogs (5-15) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Brown Bears (12-7) on February 7, 2026 at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center. Brown vs. Yale NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Providence, Rhode Island Venue: Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center Last Game For Each Team Brown enters this matchup after a 61-58 loss versus Harvard. The Bears’ leading scorer was Grace Arnolie, ...
Cornell vs Columbia Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 7
The Cornell Big Red (8-12) will host the Columbia Lions (14-6) after losing three home games in a row. Cornell vs. Columbia NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Ithaca, New York Venue: Newman Arena Last Game For Each Team Cornell fell short of victory by a final score of 72-61 versus Princeton in their last game. The squad was led by Rachel Kaus’ 20 points and Emily Pape’s 14 points and five assists. Led by Riley Weiss (23 PTS, 7 ...
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl Movement, Bears Build In Trenches, More
One of draft season’s biggest events – the Senior Bowl – is officially behind us. A few players had some great weekends and did wonders for their draft stock. How many will find themselves going off the board in the first round? Let’s look at another 2026 NFL Mock Draft as we inch closer to the big day in April . 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana As of now, Fernando Mendoza seems to be the runaway leader in the clubhouse to be the Raide...
NBA Mock Draft: Quaintance Plummets — February 2, 2026
The up-and-down Chicago Bulls are coming off their worst loss of the NBA season to the Miami Heat on Sunday, and with a 24-26 record, are now precariously close to being lapped by both the 24-27 Atlanta Hawks and the 22-28 Charlotte Hornets. There’s a chance Chicago falls out of the play-in tournament running entirely. If that does happen, the 2026 NBA Draft boasts a supposedly loaded arsenal of young talent. Thursday’s trade deadline should firmly establish how Chicago approaches the dra...
Blackhawks vs Sharks — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
The Blackhawks host their final home game before the Olympic break, and it should be a fun one! The San Jose Sharks are in town, giving us a matchup of two of the emerging superstars in the NHL. There should be plenty of motivation for the Blackhawks to give their home fans a better showing than their last few games. And the Sharks are fighting for a wild card berth. Broadcast Info Puck Drop: 7:30 PM CT TV / Streaming: CHSN Radio: WGN 720 AM Expected Lineups ...
Chicago Cubs Sign Minor League Outfielder Alexander Ramirez, Underscoring the Need
Although the lack of outfield depth at Triple-A Iowa has gotten the bulk of focus around here – and from the Cubs, who’ve added Justin Dean , Dylan Carlson , and Chas McCormick in the last few weeks – the Cubs were in a spot where they could use a little more depth at Double-A, as well. Consider that, although the Cubs have some very high-upside outfield prospects who’ll hopefully rise as high as Double-A later this year, the group currently at the level might lose Brett Bateman to Triple...
Bencic vs. Kartal Prediction at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open – Wednesday, February 4
No. 9-ranked Belinda Bencic will take on No. 61 Sonay Kartal in the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Round of 16 on Wednesday, February 4. Bencic is favored over Kartal, with -225 odds against the underdog’s +175. Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Info Tournament: The Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Round: Round of 16 Date: Wednesday, February 4 Venue: Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Court Surface: Hard Belinda Be...
A Busy Weekend for the Infield Market, with the Continued Swirl of Rumors and Speculation
For personal reasons, I have stopped being the regular every-day person on Cubs coverage on the weekends. Among other things, our youngest kiddo’s extra needs have continued to grow over the years, and it had become increasingly difficult to be as present in both places as I felt I needed to be. So, for the weekend, the family wins out. That said, it’s not as if I stop being a Cubs fan on the weekends, or stop obsessively following the news and rumors when I sneak peeks at my phone. I’ll ...
Who Played in The Super Bowl Last Year?
The NFL season has reached the finale, and the New England Patriots will meet the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. It gets you thinking, who won last year’s Super Bowl? Who played in the game, and how did each team fare? Let’s recap Super Bowl 59. Get a $250 deposit bonus on BN Fantasy! Who Played in Last Year’s Super Bowl? Super Bowl LIX featured the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles dominated the game 40-22 and stopped the Chiefs short of winning a t...
List of Super Bowl Winners by Team: Who Has the Most Championships?
The Patriots and Seahawks will meet in Super Bowl LX for the right to hold the Lombardi Trophy. Which teams have won the most Super Bowls? Great franchises like the 49ers, Patriots, Cowboys, and Steelers have won their fair share. Who has the most? Check out the list of which NFL teams have the most Super Bowls. Get a $250 deposit bonus on BN Fantasy! Which Team has the Most Super Bowl Wins? (The Patriots are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with 6. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TO...
Happy Super Bowl Week! Best of Mic’d Up, New NFL International Stops, and Other Bears Bullets
Day 15 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I’ve already begun my Super Bowl food preparation by nailing down the chili recipe I’m going to use via my friend Jim. It is my favorite chili recipe to go off of because of its versatility. For instance, I love using a blend of Italian sausage and ground beef when I make that recipe. I once made it with ground turkey, chorizo, and diced chicken. There is an idea rattling around in my head of what I want to do this time. We’ll see if I can nail it down by...
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