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After putting the finishing touches on their 2026 NFL Draft class, the Buffalo Bills wasted no time in landing additional rookie talent via the undrafted free agent (UDFA) pool. Any incoming rookie who wasn’t selected during this year’s draft is now eligible to sign with any team as a UDFA. Will any of the UDFAs […]
In January 1954 Sunderland were struggling towards the lower reaches of the first division table and – as was the perennial solution to any problem at the time – the board splashed the cash to try to resolve it. This time, it was Birmingham’s South African born striker Ted Purdon who arrived at Roker – the […]
During the build up to our home game against Arsenal, I was browsing various forums and came across an article on an Arsenal fan website which assessed the quality of their next opponents. It used the (now familiar to us, whether we like it or not) variable of “xG difference” — something we’re reminded of […]
Ahead of Saturday and our return fixture against West Ham, I can’t help but cast my mind back to August 16th 2025. The Stadium of Light was absolutely pulsating and West Ham were the unfortunate souls tasked with welcoming us back to the Premier League. That 3-0 demolition job, with Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and […]
Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views! [email protected] Dear Roker Report, I just caught myself checking this weekend’s Liverpool and Manchester United fixtures to see if we’ll overtake them with a win at West Ham. I’ve supported Sunderland for over five decades and this […]
The 0-0 draw between Wolves and Newcastle was the second goalless game of the weekend, and the 17th of the season. This is already more than last season, and six more than in the whole of the 2023-24 season. Stalemates are often dull and are usually examples of strikers having off days or goalkeepers having […]
The Portland Trail Blazers won a resounding 123-107 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night but Portland star Deni Avdija had to leave the game after just 18 minutes of play due to back pain. The good news is that Avdija scored 20 points in those 18 minutes. The better news is that, at […]
The San Antonio Spurs didn’t panic when the Utah Jazz erased a double-digit lead and turned Thursday night into a tight fourth quarter game. Instead, they responded with their best basketball of the night. Behind a decisive late surge powered by De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs broke open a close contest and rolled […]
The Lakers nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the Clippers on Thursday before coming up just short, falling 112-104. After trailing by as many as 26 in the second half, the Lakers cut the deficit to two points, setting up a frantic finish. Despite an improved defensive effort in the second half, LA ran […]
The Portland Trail Blazers toppled the Miami Heat 123-107 Thursday evening after riding a strong third quarter into a fourth quarter with Portland keeping Miami at arms’ length throughout. The Blazers were led in scoring by Shaedon Sharpe who had 27 points in the contest. Deni Avdija and Caleb Love added 20 points each. Avdija […]
The Portland Trail Blazers blew past the shorthanded Miami Heat, ultimately securing a 127-110 win inside Moda Center. While Blazers star Deni Avdija exited the game mere minutes into the second half, Portland outscored Miami 63-47 over the final two quarters, including 39-29 in the third quarter alone. The Blazers scored at least 38 points […] The post Trail Blazers blow past Heat 127-110 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
At so many points during his injury-plagued 19-game campaign a season ago, it was reasonable to think Joel Embiid may never play over 40 minutes in an NBA game again, let alone nearly 48. Even now, he might not be too hot on that prospect. “He walked into the locker room after the game and […]
Fiorentina has a chance to haul itself out of the relegation places at the expense of a rival for the drop this weekend when Cagliari (15th place with 22 points) comes to town, although the Sardinians are coming off a high following a win over Juventus last time out. The match will be played on […]
According to The Athletic and the BBC, Chelsea are “interested” in midfielder Douglas Luiz and are “exploring a move” over a potential loan for him (and nothing more than that, as per Fabrizio Romano). None of this makes too much sense of course, but sense isn’t ever a necessary ingredient to transfer market rumors and […]
1. MOISÉS CAICEDO (7.5) Caicedo’s having a career year as far as goals scored are concerned: this is now his fifth in all competitions, just one off his career high, which he set back in his debut season in Ecuador. This is all just a bonus of course to his usual contributions as a world-class […]
Jesse Minter Returns Home: Ravens Bet on Defensive Mastermind to Revitalize Franchise The Baltimore Ravens have hired Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their fourth head coach on a five-year deal, ending a 16-day search following John Harbaugh’s stunning dismissal after 18 seasons. A HOMECOMING ROOTED IN URGENCY Minter, 42, spent his first […]
Well, that was ugly. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on the third game of their eight-game home stand. With Tristan Jarry starting against his former team, it didn’t go well, as the Penguins put six past their old netminder in a 6-2 victory. Let’s take a look at what happened…
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: Everybody knew that after signing Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract this week, the Yankees’ payroll was going to blow past $300 million quite comfortably. The projected CBT payroll is, according to FanGraphs, at $317.8 million. Cot’s Contracts has the number at $320.1 million, third behind […]
The Mavericks took care of business tonight in what was probably their most impressive win and offensive performance without Anthony Davis this season, beating the Golden State Warriors 123-115 in Dallas. The Mavericks won behind an absurd performance from Naji Marshall, who scored 3o points on 10-for-12 shooting, to go along with seven rebounds and […]
On a freezing cold Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Timberwolves desperately needed a win. They had lost their previous three games and had fallen to seventh place in the Western Conference. They were unable to get it as they were taken down by the middling Chicago Bulls 120-115. Just like the previous game against […]
Portland Trail Blazers star forward Deni Avdija exited early against the Miami Heat after tweaking his back. He will not return, according to the team. Avdija recently dealt with a back injury earlier this month, missing three games before he returned Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. The injury occurred while defending Heat forward Andrew Wiggins […] The post Blazers star exits early vs. Heat with back injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Pregame There’s nothing better than an unexpected return to the lineup, each team has a good one tonight. Nine days ago, Erik Karlsson wasn’t to be re-evaluated for two weeks. He’s back tonight. Arturs Silovs starts in goal. Edmonton gets a welcome return of their own, Leon Draisaitl is back from Germany on a family […]
The UL Monroe Warhawks (3-17, 0-8 Sun Belt) are heavy underdogs (+14.5) as they try to break a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-9, 5-4 Sun Belt) at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at George M. Holmes Convocation Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 145. Appalachian State vs. UL Monroe Odds Appalachian State odds to win: -1667 UL Monroe odds to win: +910 Spread: Appalachian State (-14.5) Total: 145 ...
CUSA foes meet when the Kennesaw State Owls (12-7, 4-4 CUSA) visit the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-8, 3-4 CUSA) at Thomas Assembly Center, beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Bulldogs are 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 143.5. Kennesaw State vs. Louisiana Tech Odds Kennesaw State odds to win: -123 Louisiana Tech odds to win: +102 Spread: Kennesaw State (-1.5) Total: 143.5 Kennesaw State vs. Louisiana Tech Promo Codes...
The Lipscomb Bisons (13-7, 6-1 ASUN) are 6.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (8-12, 2-5 ASUN) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Allen Arena. The game airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 157.5. Lipscomb vs. FGCU Odds Lipscomb odds to win: -268 FGCU odds to win: +223 Spread: Lipscomb (-6.5) Total: 157.5 Lipscomb vs. FGCU Promo Codes Game Time and Information Dat...
SoCon foes meet when the Furman Paladins (13-7, 4-3 SoCon) visit the UNC Greensboro Spartans (8-12, 4-3 SoCon) at Bodford Arena, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Spartans are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 150.5 for the matchup. Furman vs. UNC Greensboro Odds Furman odds to win: -225 UNC Greensboro odds to win: +183 Spread: Furman (-5.5) Total: 150.5 Furman vs. UNC Greensboro Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, Ja...