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Ozzy Trapilo Quietly Had Another Good Game

Admittedly, it is tough to find silver linings after losing to the Packers — again. But these Ozzy Trapilo numbers from Pro Football Focus ( via Twitter user ImBearingDown ) opened my eyes and put a smile on my face: 91.1 pass blocking grade (best on the team this week!) 54.7 run blocking grade 0 pressures allowed 70.2 overall grade May 10, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with offensive lineman (75) Ozzy Trapilo during ro...

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Eagles vs Chargers Odds, Matchup, and What to Watch on MNF

Are you ready for some football?! The Eagles and Chargers wrap up Week 14 of the NFL season tonight in Los Angeles in a matchup with playoff implications on the line. Here’s a look at some odds, props, and more for Monday Night Football. Nov 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Eagles vs Charger...

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Bears 24-Hour Rule: Ben Johnson Has Me Believing

Don’t get me wrong, I’d have liked to beat the Green Bay Packers. Would have loved nothing more than to depart Lambeau last night chanting “Green Bay sucks” with my buddies. But the Bears came up just a play or two short. However, and I don’t really care if this sounds like loser talk, the feeling I had leaving the stadium yesterday and the one I have today is one of optimism. The Bears lost. But for the second straight game, they went on the road against a legitimate Super Bowl contender...

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Yet Another Report Connects the Cubs to Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai (UPDATE)

It’s not a new rumor to say the Chicago Cubs are interested in Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai. They have been connected in multiple reports , and the fit is otherwise quite obvious. You have a Japanese star (Cubs are strong in that area, though have two Japanese players hitting free agency after next season) coming over at age 27 (Cubs, like everyone, prefer pitcher youth if possible), who cannot be attached to draft pick compensation, and you have a club with a need in the front half of their rota...

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Blackhawks Send Sam Rinzel, Landon Slaggert to Rockford

On Monday afternoon the Blackhawks assigned defenseman  Sam Rinzel  and forward  Landon Slaggert  to the Rockford IceHogs. The Blackhawks did not call anyone up. The move leaves the Blackhawks with six defensemen on their NHL roster, which means they’ll go back to skating 12 forwards. Which, with Slaggert going to Rockford, also means Sam Lafferty will draw into the lineup until Nick Foligno returns from injury. Reset time I advocated for Slaggert to go to Rockford earlier ...

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Do the Cubs Really Consider Free Agent Closer Robert Suarez an “Ideal” Target?

When it comes to any Cubs relief rumors this offseason — like the one we’re about to discuss involving free agent closer Robert Suarez — two caveats apply: (1) Historically speaking, the Chicago Cubs have come across as borderline allergic to multi-year, big-money deals for free agent relievers, electing instead to build their bullpens on the cheap using internal pitchers, one-year signings, and/or “project/reclamation” arms. And to be fair, it’s mostly worked out for them. However … thin...

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BN Bears Podcast Ep. 12: Bears Fall to Packers 28-21, Playoff Race Tightens & Browns Week Preview

The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay, and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by  Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback, the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong — The Athletic’s simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason —...

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Senators vs. Devils: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an NHL outing between the home favorite Ottawa Senators (13-11-4, -136 on the moneyline to win) and the New Jersey Devils (16-12-1, +115 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators-Devils matchup can be watched on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Senators vs. Devils Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Favorite: Sena...

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Stars vs. Jets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Dallas Stars (20-5-5) and the Winnipeg Jets (14-13-1) at Canada Life Centre sees the Stars as road favorites (-135 moneyline odds to win) against the Jets (+114). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to take in the action as the Stars and Jets meet. Stars vs. Jets Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba Favorite: Stars (...

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Avalanche vs. Predators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (21-2-6) and the Nashville Predators (10-14-4) at Bridgestone Arena sees the Avalanche as heavy road favorites (-239 moneyline odds to win) against the Predators (+195). The game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT. You can watch the Predators-Avalanche matchup on TNT. Avalanche vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Live Stream: Fubo Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenne...

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Officially Official: Browns Name Shedeur Sanders QB1 (His Next Start Will Be vs. the Bears!)

Shedeur Sanders is finally getting the keys to the castle in Cleveland. It might be just for the final four games of the 2025 NFL season. But if Sanders is going to be the long-term answer for the Browns, it will be because of how his journey began down the stretch of his rookie season. Here is the announcement from Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, who shares the news that Shedeur Sanders has been named Cleveland’s starting for the rest of the season: Shedeur Sanders will start at ...

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C.J. Abrams Being Available in Trade Could Potentially Help the Cubs in Free Agency

As the Washington Nationals continue to reorganize under new baseball president Paul Toboni, we’re increasingly seeing evidence that the team will genuinely consider trading lefty MacKenzie Gore this offseason. Now or at the 2026 Trade Deadline seems likely either way, and since no one knows what might happen to the first part of the 2027 season – the last year Gore would be under control – it’s possible Gore has significantly more value right now than he will in July. Plus, if the Nationals w...

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Cincinnati vs UNLV Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The UNLV Lady Rebels (5-4) play the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-6) at Fifth Third Arena on December 13, 2025. Cincinnati vs. UNLV NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Cincinnati, Ohio Venue: Fifth Third Arena Last Game For Each Team Cincinnati fell to Xavier 77-70 in its last game. Caliyah DeVillasee led the way with 20 points and four assists, followed by Mya Perry with 14 points and five assists. Led by Jasmyn Lott with 10 points an...

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Temple vs VCU Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The VCU Rams (3-6) hope to stop a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Temple Owls (4-5) on December 13, 2025. Temple vs. VCU NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Venue: Liacouras Center Last Game For Each Team Temple fell short of victory by a final score of 59-52 against Drexel in their last game. The squad was led by Kaylah Turner’s 16 points and Jaleesa Molina’s 10 points and eight rebou...

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Cleveland State vs Niagara Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Cleveland State Vikings (8-2) will host the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-8) after winning six home games in a row. Cleveland State vs. Niagara NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Cleveland, Ohio Venue: Wolstein Center Last Game For Each Team Cleveland State earned a 72-55 victory versus Oakland last time out. The team was led by Jada Leonard’s 23 points and two steals and Izzi Zingaro’s 22 points and eight rebounds. Niagara lost...

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Missouri State vs Arkansas Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Missouri State Bears (7-3) go up against the Arkansas Razorbacks (8-3) on December 13, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Missouri State vs. Arkansas NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Springfield, Missouri Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena Last Game For Each Team Missouri State, led by Kaemyn Bekemeier with 17 points and six rebounds, fell short in a 73-70 defeat versus Kansas in their last game. Lainie Douglas added 17 point...

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Gardner-Webb vs Western Carolina Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (2-9) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Western Carolina Catamounts (2-9) on December 13, 2025. The Catamounts have lost nine games in a row. Gardner-Webb vs. Western Carolina NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Boiling Springs, North Carolina Venue: Paul Porter Arena Last Game For Each Team Gardner-Webb fell short of victory by a final score of 58-41 against Wofford...

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Binghamton vs Marist Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Marist Red Foxes (3-6) go up against the Binghamton Bearcats (5-3) at Binghamton University Events Center on December 13, 2025. Binghamton vs. Marist NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Binghamton, New York Venue: Binghamton University Events Center Last Game For Each Team Binghamton earned a 71-58 victory against Buffalo in their last outing. The team was led by Bella Pucci’s 18 points and three steals and Kendall Bennett’s...

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Rider vs Wagner Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Wagner Seahawks (2-6) will attempt to end a four-game road slide when they square off against the Rider Broncs (2-6) on December 13, 2025 at Alumni Gymnasium. Rider vs. Wagner NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Lawrenceville, New Jersey Venue: Alumni Gymnasium Last Game For Each Team Rider suffered defeat by a final score of 53-52 in their last game against Yale. Leading the way on offense for the Broncs was Kristina Yomane...

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UTSA vs Prairie View A&M Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers (2-6) will try to stop a six-game road slide when they take on the UTSA Roadrunners (3-5) on December 13, 2025 at UTSA Convocation Center. UTSA vs. Prairie View A&M NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: San Antonio, Texas Venue: UTSA Convocation Center Last Game For Each Team UTSA fell to Baylor 73-55 in its last game. Ereauna Hardaway led the way with 15 points and five assists, followed by Chey...

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NFL DFS Picks for Saquon Barkley, Justin Herbert for PHI vs LAC on Monday Night Football Week 14

Monday Night Football delivers another exciting game with the Eagles vs Chargers going at it in Los Angeles. Both teams boast good lineups that offer numerous NFL DFS options on BN Fantasy . The Eagles have one of the league’s most dangerous backfields with Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts. Meanwhile, the Chargers roll out a potentially explosive passing game led by Justin Herbert. To make the night more exciting, BN Fantasy has a couple of awesome promos available for new users. First...

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Frank Nazar’s Night in Anaheim (There’s More to Hockey Than Just Scoring)

Frank Nazar is on the struggle bus right now for the Chicago Blackhawks. He hasn’t scored a goal since Oct. 28 — a stretch of 17 games. And some fans have extrapolated from his goal scoring woes that he isn’t playing well in other areas of the game. Since he returned from the injury he suffered in Calgary, Nazar has nine assists in 12 games; he has assists in eight of the 12 games. He’s put 23 shots on net over that span, but none of them have found the back of the net. Do the Blackh...

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MLB Rumors: Would Strahm Interest Cubs? Schwarber, Pivetta, Mets, Nats, More

MLB RUMORS — We made it to the start of the Winter Meetings. May the rumors be exciting and may the transaction be plentiful. Let’s jump right in, because it’s only Monday and there are a lot of table-setting storylines to enjoy. Kyle Schwarber: Pirates, Reds, Timeline, More Ken Rosenthal got the MLB Rumors started last night , with the most surprising rumor of the winter so far: The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, ac...

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What the Heck Happened on That Last Caleb Williams Throw?

The audible groan I let out when Caleb Williams’ final pass landed in the hands of Keisean Nixon (and not Bears tight end Cole Kmet) could have been heard from here to Green Bay. The Chicago Bears quarterback had played so well in the second half. Williams was playing with conviction, making quick reads and good decisions. He also displayed some stellar arm strength. And for a moment late in the fourth quarter, it looked like QB1 was going to author a new chapter in the historic Bears-Packers ...

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Kalshi Promo Code BNATION Earns $10 Bonus: Now Live in the U.S.

Prediction markets are getting tons of buzz as they are popping up across the United States. You might have heard of Kalshi. What is it? How does it work, and is it the same as online betting ? Let’s look at the platform, promo code bonuses, and more. Kalshi Promo Code With the Kalshi promo code BNATION, you can earn a $10 bonus! You have to make just $100 in trades to score this bonus. Register with Kalshi using promo BNATION Must be at least 18 years old. Make...

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