During the Chicago Bulls’ Media Day, Matas Buzelis made his individual goal for the 2025-26 season very clear: “I want to win Most Improved Player this year. That’s what I’m striving for.”
The forward has oozed confidence since well before he heard his name called on draft night in June of 2024. As far as he’s concerned, there isn’t a mountain he can’t climb, including the summit that is one of the NBA’s most prestigious awards.
To his credit, all Buzelis has done is back up his conf...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Frankfurt 1 – 5 Liverpool Frankfurt: Kristensen 26’Reds: Ekitike 35’, Van Dijk 39’, Konate 45’, Gakpo 66’, Szoboszlai 70’ Pre-Match First Half Liverpool haven’t started terribly? Isak created two decent chances in the opening 10 minutes, which is more than he’s shown so far in Red. Well, never mind. Liverpool are forced to make an early […]
From The Liverpool Offside
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The Calgary Flames are off to a dreadful start to the season, currently riding a six-game losing streak and sit 1-6-0 overall, tied for dead last in the NHL. Coming off a surprisingly good 2024-25 campaign, the team will now have to consider a fire sale of some big names if this continues. Insider David Pagnotta , speaking on the DFO Rundown on Wednesday, suggested four 'big fish' players in particular who rival teams will try to reel in. (GM) Craig Conroy is going to have a decisi...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The New York Rangers have struggled out of the gate this season and have a 3-4-1 record. While the season is long and a ton can change, Artemi Panarin is a UFA after the season and doesn't seem to want to take a discount to stay with the Rangers. This doesn't have to change the whole direction of the team as there would be plenty of space to add, but he could also be traded if the season isn't going the best. Frank Seravalli spoke on Insider Notebook about the potential of Panarin going to the...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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A handful of players were held out of practice on the first Chicago Bears injury report of Week 8.
Brace yourselves. This one isn’t pretty.
Chicago Bears Injury Report — October 22, 2025
PLAYERS WHO DID NOT PRACTICE
Tight end Cole Kmet (back), wide receiver DJ Moore (hip), cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder), running back D’Andre Swift (groin), running back Roschon Johnson (back)
Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson told reporters earlier in the week that he felt the K...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Texans News Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins left Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion and did not return. The Texans lost 27-19 at Lumen Field. Collins sustained the injury in the fourth quarter when he fell hard while attempting to catch a back-shoulder throw from quarterback C.J. Stroud. The back […]
From Gridiron Experts
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Even during their bye week, the Baltimore Ravens could not escape disappointment as they now have sole possession of last place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Week 7 was a classic shootout between the two oldest quarterbacks in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco traded blows in a thrilling primetime contest that […]
From Baltimore Beatdown
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Heavyweight contender Agit Kabayel will have a homecoming fight on January 10, as he returns to Oberhausen, Germany, for a bout against an opponent to be named. The 33-year-old Kabayel hasn’t fought in his home country since his 2023 win over Agron Smakici, with his last three bouts all coming in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as […]
From Bad Left Hook
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The Mets announced that Francisco Lindor underwent a debridement procedure on his right elbow after the 2025 season. Lindor previously had surgery on the same elbow to remove a bone spur following the 2023 season and went on to have a fully healthy spring training and 2024 season (in terms of his elbow, at least). […]
From Amazin' Avenue
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The Aggies didn’t have it easy last time out with a narrow 45-42 victory over Arkansas. The road only gets more difficult from here as 7-0 Texas A&M heads to one of the most electric environments in sports – Death Valley, Baton Rouge. At LSU, Mike Elko and company take on a ranked opponent, fighting […]
From Good Bull Hunting
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The Colts are healing up from some recent injuries, for on Wednesday news broke of that starting slot receiver Josh Downs and backup Wide Receiver and Special Teams gunner/returner Ashton Dulin would practice after their 1 game absence versus the Chargers. However that wasn’t the only good news on the injury front, as potential starting […]
From Stampede Blue
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On Thursday, Corentin Moutet (No. 36 in the world) faces Daniil Medvedev (No. 14) in the Round of 16 at the Erste Bank Open.
Medvedev is the favorite against Moutet, with -210 odds against the underdog’s +160.
Erste Bank Open Info
Tournament: The Erste Bank Open
Round: Round of 16
Date: Thursday, October 23
Venue: Wiener Stadthalle
Location: Vienna, Austria
Court Surface: Hard
Daniil Medvedev vs. Corentin Moutet Prediction & Odds
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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In the Round of 16 at the Swiss Indoors Basel on Thursday, Felix Auger-Aliassime (ranked No. 12) faces Marin Cilic (No. 89).
In this match against Cilic (+210), Auger-Aliassime is the favorite with -275 odds.
Swiss Indoors Basel Info
Tournament: The Swiss Indoors Basel
Round: Round of 16
Date: Thursday, October 23
Venue: St Jakobshalle Basel
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Court Surface: Hard
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Marin Cilic Prediction & Odds
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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On Thursday, Stan Wawrinka (No. 158 in the world) meets Casper Ruud (No. 11) in the Round of 16 at the Swiss Indoors Basel.
Ruud is getting -500 odds to defeat Wawrinka (+340).
Swiss Indoors Basel Info
Tournament: The Swiss Indoors Basel
Round: Round of 16
Date: Thursday, October 23
Venue: St Jakobshalle Basel
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Court Surface: Hard
Casper Ruud vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction & Odds
Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s the im...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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No. 62-ranked Reilly Opelka will take on No. 82 Botic Van de Zandschulp in the Swiss Indoors Basel Round of 16 on Thursday, October 23.
In this matchup, Opelka is favored (-120) versus Van de Zandschulp (-105) .
Swiss Indoors Basel Info
Tournament: The Swiss Indoors Basel
Round: Round of 16
Date: Thursday, October 23
Venue: St Jakobshalle Basel
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Court Surface: Hard
Reilly Opelka vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp Prediction & Odds
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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No. 59-ranked Matteo Berrettini will face No. 35 Cameron Norrie in the Erste Bank Open Round of 16 on Thursday, October 23.
Berrettini is the favorite against Norrie, with -145 odds against the underdog’s +110.
Erste Bank Open Info
Tournament: The Erste Bank Open
Round: Round of 16
Date: Thursday, October 23
Venue: Wiener Stadthalle
Location: Vienna, Austria
Court Surface: Hard
Matteo Berrettini vs. Cameron Norrie Prediction & Odds
Using the moneyline for this match as ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Chargers could very well have their healthiest offensive line in weeks with the expected return of both offensives tackles in Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins. For the third consecutive practice, both Alt and Pipkins logged limited workloads, although both Monday and Wednesday were “estimations” instead of full-fledged practices. The only player already ruled out […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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Offensive line play was one of the New England Patriots’ biggest issues in 2024, and a key area for the organization during the first offseason under new head coach Mike Vrabel. As part of the rebuilding process, the team invested two early draft picks up front. The first at No. 4 overall was spent on […]
From Pats Pulpit
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From Sounder At Heart
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Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)Wednesday, October 22, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #1, Home Game #1TV: NBCSB, NBCSP, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics begin the season by hosting one of their oldest rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the first of 4 games between these two teams […]
From CelticsBlog
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We’re two days away from the first game of the 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. The best-of-seven series will open in Toronto Friday night. As we wait for the first pitch, the baseball world is still buzzing about the Shohei Ohtani’s Game Four performance against the Brewers. The two-way player […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue
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All-time great Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman’s latest bid for the Pro Football Hall of Fame has officially begun. Tillman has advanced to the list of 52 modern-era candidates for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, his fourth nomination since he became eligible in 2021. He, along with the rest of the candidates, […]
From Windy City Gridiron
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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This is a column to check in on the rest of the football world, but since it’s 2025 in America I will beat you over the head with The Agenda, which in case you’ve forgotten is “Big Ten Superiority Unless It’s Funny.” THE AGENDA MVP: Carson Beck, QB, Miami Hurricanes For the first time this […]
From Off Tackle Empire
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-5 heading into their bye week, with the fan base on […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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