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Bears hire Eric Studesville as RBs coach

The Chicago Bears have hired longtime NFL coach Eric Studesville to be their new running backs coach, per the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs on Wednesday. Studesville, 58, will be replacing Eric Bieniemy in the role on the Bears’ coaching staff. Bieniemy was hired by the Chiefs on Jan. 21 to become their new offensive coordinator, […]

Seedy K’s GameCap: Notre Dame

Thinking long term, which seems apropos since it’s that February turn for the home stretch of the season, there’s a singular vision that haunts.  And, no, it’s not Kasean Pryor firing a triple, thereby pushing  good fortune during far and away his signature performance of the year. As scary as that open FG attempt from […]

‘Watch what happens when I hit this man’s chin’: Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman trade words in Los Angeles

Sebastian Fundora is officially set to defend his WBC super welterweight title against ex-welterweight titlist Keith Thurman, with the fight rescheduled for March 28 in Las Vegas. Prime Video will have the Premier Boxing Champions card available on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fundora and Thurman met up in Los Angeles to […]

Gophers take down #10 Michigan State 73-76

The Gophers snapped their 7-game losing streak, beating #10 Michigan State 73-76. After frequently leading at the half and collapsing in the second, Minnesota extned their lead and held on against the #10 team in the country. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led the way for the Gophers with 22 points, but it was a team effort from […]

Valdez to the Tigers, per reports

MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms on a three year, $115 million deal, per reports. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus, deferrals, and an opt out after year two. Valdez, 32, was the last big time free agent who was still unsigned. There had been rumors in […]

Grading the Trade: Devils Acquire Nick Bjugstad from St. Louis Blues for Thomas Bordeleau and Mid-Round Draft Pick

Earlier today, the New Jersey Devils announced that, prior to the NHL roster freeze for the 2026 Olympics, they acquired center Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and one of their two 2026 fourth-round picks (Dallas or Winnipeg), whichever is later (Dallas). My initial thought was: well, this would […]

UConn women’s basketball flattens DePaul, 86-40

UConn women’s basketball extended its winning streak to 40 with an 86-40 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons on Wednesday in Chicago. After dropping 27 points in her last outing, Azzi Fudd stayed hot with 25 points behind a 4-6 night from three. Meanwhile, Sarah Strong did it all with 14 points, six rebounds, five […]

‘Crooks’: Shakur Stevenson blasts WBC after being stripped of title

Shakur Stevenson was officially stripped of his WBC lightweight title, claiming that their ruling is “consistent with the WBC Rules & Regulations,” following Stevenson winning the WBO super lightweight title from Teofimo Lopez this past Saturday. The WBC’s press release about the decision was kind toward Stevenson, noting that the fighter has “maintained a historic […]

The Maple Leafs’ murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break – MLHS Podcast EP113

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ recent 3-1-0 road trip and the tricky balance of potentially selling at the trade deadline while wanting to remain competitive next season. Episode Topics What did we learn from the Leafs’ 3-1-0 road trip? (1:45) The murky selling situation at the trade […] The post The Maple Leafs’ murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break – MLHS Podcast EP113 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Canadiens @ Jets Top Six Minutes: Montreal’s depth wins the day in Winnipeg

First period The Jets have come out with a strong start. Kyle Connor tested Samuel Montembeault 10 seconds in, and the puck has mostly been in Montreal’s zone since. The second shot Montembeault faces sees the goaltender slide off his angle as the puck comes in, and it just glances off his side and wide. Josh Anderson goes off for high-sticking (there have been a lot of those calls this season) and the Jets get the first power play. Montembeault is lunging all over the place t...

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Victory Thread: Alabama outlasts Aggies

Alabama and Texas A&M faced off in a much anticipated matchup tonight, and the Tide prevailed 100-97. This one was played at a breakneck pace from the beginning. Alabama started off hot and led by as much as nine early, but the Aggies battled back and tied things up at 46 headed into the locker […]

Nebraska WBB Falls to No. 8 Michigan 88-76

The Huskers played 36 minutes of really excellent basketball. They had a very good game plan and executed it well. Unfortunately, the plan came apart for the final four minutes and the Wolverines capitalized to get the win. Nebraska’s record is now 16-7 (5-7 in the Big Ten). Nebraska was led in scoring by Prince […]

Louisville grinds out 76-65 win over Notre Dame

They aren’t going to hang the game in a museum, but Louisville got the job done Wednesday night with a 76-65 triumph over visiting Notre Dame. Five players scored in double figures for a Cardinal team that found a way to win despite shooting just 7-for-31 (23%) from beyond the arc. Isaac McKneely’s 13 points […]

Arsenal Team News vs Sunderland: Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard both missed out on Arsenal’s 1-0 home win over Chelsea last night in the EFL Cup semifinals. After having lost their last four semifinal ties, Arsenal are now back in a final for the first time in six years. The last one was the 2020 FA Cup, which is the […] The post Arsenal Team News vs Sunderland: Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Leon Draisaitl named Germany flagbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

One of the best players in the world is receiving one of sport’s greatest honours. On Wednesday, the German Olympic Sports Confederation announced that Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be one of the flagbearers for Germany at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Leon Draisaitl wird Fahnenträger von #TeamD

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