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Astros Acquire Minor League Pitcher Nico Zeglin

The Houston Astros announced that they have acquired minor league pitcher Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for $250K international bonus pool money. Zeglin, 25, last pitched in 2024. He went 7-0 with a 0.95 ERA in 25 appearances combined for the Cubs Single-A and High-A affiliates, striking out 90 batters and only […]

From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

LaLiga Files Official Complaint Over Abusive Chants At San Mamés Directed To Vinicius And Asencio

As it does every week, LaLiga has submitted a formal letter of complaint to the Competition Committee of the RFEF and to the Anti-Violence Commission, highlighting chants heard in various stadiums that incite violence or contain insulting, intolerant, or discriminatory language. This week, the majority of the complaints center around the Athletic Club–Real Madrid match […]

From Managing Madrid | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

Cowboys at Lions: Thursday Night Football open thread

Week 14 starts tonight with an NFC battle with serious playoff implications: the Cowboys are traveling to Ford Field to take on the Lions. Both are contenders for the NFC wildcard spot, and the loser may fall out of contention. Dak won’t have to go out on a Lamb to have his Pickens of star […]

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From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

Patriots fan rooting guide for NFL Week 14: Thursday edition

The New England Patriots are on their bye this week, which means that it is time for rest and relaxation. That said, we will naturally still keep a close eye on the rest of the NFL between Thursday, Sunday and Monday. The playoff picture is still taking shape, after all, and the Patriots would appreciate […]

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From Pats Pulpit | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

MLB Winter Meetings preview

Major League Baseball is on the cusp of the 2025 Winter Meetings with front office personnel, scouts, media, vendors and those seeking jobs gathering for the meeting. This year the meetings take place in Orlando, Fla. beginning Dec. 7 and closing on Dec. 10. There are multiple highlights that take place as well as the […]

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From Gaslamp Ball | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

Chicago Cubs Trade Pitching Prospect Nico Zeglin to the Astros

Here’s an interesting minor deal for the Chicago Cubs. They’ve sent right-handed pitching prospect Nico Zeglin to the Houston Astros … for International Free Agency Bonus Pool Space. Francys Romero reports that it’s a $250,000 chunk of pool space. You may recall that, in the IFA system, teams are hard-capped on how much they can spend. The only way to increase your bonus pool is by making a trade like this. With the current period set to close on December 15, the implication of this trade...

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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

Cowboys vs. Lions ‘Thursday Night Football’ live discussion

Is this perhaps a playoff elimination game in the NFC? The Dallas Cowboys have won three in a row to get to 6-5-1 and still have a shot at the playoffs, whether through the Wild Card or the NFC East title. It’s a different story for the Detroit Lions, who might be 7-5 but are […]

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From Field Gulls | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Cowboys vs. Lions: Thursday Night Football

Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season begins tonight with a matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. The Philadelphia Eagles will obviously be rooting for a Lions win tonight. The Eagles’ magic number (read: the combined number of Eagles wins PLUS Cowboys losses) to clinch the NFC East is currently four. So, a […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Thursday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys @ Detroit Lions

Week 14 of the 2025/26 season kicks off with an NFC matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys have won their last three games, including against the Eagles and Chiefs the last two weeks. Dak Prescott has led the team as Dallas pushes for a playoff spot, and the division with […]

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From Hogs Haven | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Camavinga Not Yet Ruled Out For Celta Clash

Real Madrid’s win over Athletic Bilbao came at a physical cost, as Eduardo Camavinga became the second player unable to finish the match at San Mamés. While Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury generated immediate concern, early indications suggest Camavinga’s situation is less severe — though not entirely without worry. The French midfielder has suffered a minor sprain […]

From Managing Madrid | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

GT Volleyball falls in NCAA 1st Round to UCLA

After earning one of the final at-large bids into the NCAA Tournament, Georgia Tech Volleyball falls 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 23-25, 25-18, 15-10) to #8-seed UCLA, ending Tech’s season. The Jackets finish with a 16-14 overall record, their first full season with fewer than 20 wins since 2018. It’s the first time Tech has exited the […]

From From The Rumble Seat | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Pirates and Red Sox Getting Together on Five-Player Trade

The Winter Meetings don’t start until Monday, but things have definitely been heating up this week. The latest installment is a five-player trade between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox: Two others moving in the Oviedo-for-Password deal, per sources: left-hander Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman are going to the Red Sox. The Pirates will get one player in addition to Jhostynxon Garcia. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 5, 2025 Johan Oviedo, 27, was...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Buffalo Bills playoff odds & Week 14 NFL power rankings

The one where James Cook III ran away with the football The Buffalo Bills survived a potential letdown in Week 13, laying waste to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of last Sunday’s game. It might just be that it took a bit longer than usual for the tryptophan to wear off for the […]

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From Buffalo Rumblings | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

‘Rude awakening for Shakur’: Teofimo Lopez talks upcoming title defense

With Teofimo Lopez officially set to defend his 140 lb world title against Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, he joins Ring Magazine’s group to talk about the fight he’s currently the betting underdog in, why he’s confident he’ll prevail, and more. Check out some of what he had to say below. Teofimo on why […]

From Bad Left Hook | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

Best College Football Bets This Week – Week 15

The Week 15 college football lineup has lots in store. Among those games is the Miami (OH) RedHawks playing the Western Michigan Broncos. To gain an edge ahead of Week 15 in college football, check out our betting preview below. Best Bets Today Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Western Michigan Broncos Time: 12 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 Spread: Western Michigan (-1.5) Total: 43.5 Kennesaw State Owls at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Time: 7 p.m. ET Date: Friday, Dec. 5 ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads

LIVE DISCUSSION: Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Dare I say, the Brooklyn Nets are on a win streak! And 4-6 in the last 10. Not bad for a tanking team. Tonight’s opponent has been slightly better than expected entering the season. We’ll see how it goes…. KEY INFO WHO: Brooklyn Nets (5-16) at Utah Jazz (7-13) WHEN: 7:30 PM ET WATCH: YES […]

From NetsDaily | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads