France booked their ticket to the upcoming World Cup with a commanding 4–0 win over Ukraine, powered by a vintage Kylian Mbappé performance. The Real Madrid superstar delivered two goals and one assist, ran Ukraine’s backline ragged, and could easily have walked away with a hat-trick. This was Mbappé at his devastating, all-action best: 66 […]
From Managing Madrid | 3 months ago | 2 reads
If there is one thing that immediately jumped off the screen about the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls, it was their chemistry. A young group lacking that clear No. 1 option, the team fully embraced an equal-opportunity system. They started the year punching teams in the mouth with their tempo and depth. Even in the wake of their four-game losing streak , the Bulls essentially have seven players averaging double-digit points per game. The group’s 67.5 assist percentage also ranks seventh in the NBA...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith missed his second straight practice on Thursday as he continues to deal with a pectoral injury. This doesn’t bode well for his status on Sunday, but we’ll see what Friday brings. Left tackle Broderick Jones did return to practice, however, in a limited basis. The full injury report is […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-2) and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-8) will face each other in a clash of CUSA foes at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We list the odds and best bets for you below. Pick Western Kentucky (-13.5) to Cover The Hilltoppers have put together a record of 7-2-0 against the spread this season. The Blue Raiders are 4-5-0 against the spread this year. The Hilltoppers are a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 13.5-...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 1 read
Sun Belt foes will clash when the South Alabama Jaguars (2-7) meet the UL Monroe Warhawks (3-6). Keep reading for a glimpse at the odds and best bets for this contest. Pick South Alabama (-4.5) to Cover The Jaguars have covered the spread three times this season (3-6-0). The Warhawks have covered the spread two times this season (2-7-0). In games they have played as 4.5-point favorites or more, the Jaguars have an ATS record of 1-3. The Warhawks have an ATS record of 1-5 when playi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
ACC foes will clash when the No. 16 Miami Hurricanes (7-2) meet the NC State Wolfpack (5-4). Keep scrolling for a glimpse at the odds and best bets for this contest. Pick Miami (FL) (-16.5) to Cover The Hurricanes have covered the spread five times in nine games with a set spread. The Wolfpack have covered the spread four times this year (4-5-0). The Hurricanes are 2-2 ATS when playing as at least 16.5-point favorites. The Wolfpack have yet to cover the spread (0-1) when they are a...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The No. 21 Tennessee Volunteers (6-3) and New Mexico State Aggies (3-6) will clash at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Below, we highlight the odds and best bets for you. Pick New Mexico State (+39.5) to Cover The Volunteers have registered a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season. The Aggies are 4-5-0 against the spread this season. In games they have played as 39.5-point favorites or more, the Volunteers have an ATS record of 1-1. Over/Under is a Toss Up (60.5) ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 1 read
The No. 14 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-1) have an ACC matchup versus the Boston College Eagles (1-9). For odds and best bets, keep scrolling. Pick Georgia Tech (-16.5) to Cover The Yellow Jackets have gone 6-3-0 against the spread this season. The Eagles are 4-6-0 against the spread this season. In games they have played as 16.5-point favorites or more, the Yellow Jackets have an ATS record of 2-1. The Eagles are a perfect 2-0 ATS when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
AAC foes will clash when the Tulane Green Wave (7-2) battle the Florida Atlantic Owls (4-5). Below, we break down the odds and best bets for you. Pick Tulane (-17.5) to Cover The Green Wave have covered the spread four times this season (4-4-1). The Owls have compiled a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season. The Owls are winless against the spread when they have played as 17.5-point underdogs or more (0-1). Take the Under (62.5) Tulane and its opponents have gone over...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
With Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, it’s time for an incredibly meaningful and serious exercise: NFL Power Rankings! What differentiates these rankings from all the others is that they’re THE only truly accurate ones in the entire universe. Hard to believe, I know. Let’s take a look at how […]
From Bleeding Green Nation | 3 months ago | 7 reads
UCF Men’s Basketball pummeled Florida A&M at home Tuesday in a 97-60 victory. The 37-point victory was UCF’s (1-2) largest win since defeating Bethune-Cookman by 41 back in December of 2023. 12 total players scored a basket for head coach Johnny Dawkins, something he said is rewarding for his team. “Everybody works so hard in […]
From Black & Gold Banneret | 3 months ago | 1 read
After an exciting victory over Arkansas on Saturday, Michigan State Men’s Basketball returns to the Breslin Center tonight for a 6:30 PM tipoff against the San Jose State Spartans. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network. SJSU, of the Mountain West Conference, is coming off a 15-20 season and enters this game […]
From The Only Colors | 3 months ago | 1 read
Your Oregon Ducks played host to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Wednesday night, looking to start the young season 3-0. SDSU got off to a quick start, jumping out to an 8-2 lead in about a minute and a half of action, but the Ducks would quickly come back to take a 10-8 lead […]
From Addicted To Quack | 3 months ago | 0 reads
What many thought would be a close game between hapless teams turned into a common sight for UMass’ season. Northern Illinois dominated from start to finish in a 45-3 victory. Jalen Macon won his first start of the year at quarterback with 98 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and a 3-of-4 showing in the passing […]
From Hustle Belt | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Road wins are hard to come by in the NBA. Last year, 18 teams had a record under .500 on the road. At home, only 11 franchises lost more than they won. So, with the Lakers embarking on their first extended time away from Los Angeles, it had to be considered that things could get […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 6 reads
The Detroit Lions (6-3) and Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) were back on the practice field on Thursday as they prepare for their showdown on “Sunday Night Football.” There are a few concerning injuries on the Lions’ side of things, including tight end Sam LaPorta missing his second straight practice and cornerback Amik Robertson being a mid-week […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The New England Patriots will have experience on hand versus the New York Jets. The organization elevated running back D’Ernest Johnson and linebacker Darius Harris from the practice squad for Thursday night’s matchup at Gillette Stadium. Both vested veterans now find themselves at the NFL limit in standard call-ups. Any further appearances in the regular […]
From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Wisconsin Badgers take on the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. on Big Ten Network. The Hoosiers are 29.5-point favorites. Wisconsin is coming off its biggest win under Luke Fickell, upsetting then-No. 23 Washington 13-10 last weekend at Camp Randall Stadium, prompting fans to rush the field. It was […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 11, the Chiefs face the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Sunday. Here is the Chiefs’ second official injury report […]
From Arrowhead Pride | 3 months ago | 6 reads
The Virginia Cavaliers are coming off a crushing defeat at home against Wake Forest last week that put them in the losing column in the ACC for the first time this season. They are now 8-2 (5-1, ACC) entering a significant game on Saturday at 3:30 PM in Durham against Duke (5-4, 4-1 ACC). In […]
From Streaking The Lawn | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Brian Norman Jr will put his welterweight title on the line against Devin Haney, and leading into the bout he talks to Chris Mannix about his journey through boxing which has led him all the way up to this point. Norman says he will show the world he’s a better fighter with better craft than […]
From Bad Left Hook | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Colorado Avalanche have made a move, as they have signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension. Seeing the Avalanche sign Wedgewood to a contract extension is not necessarily surprising, as he has been excellent for them early on this season. In 14 games for the Avalanche so far this campaign, the 33-year-old goaltender has recorded a 10-1-2 record, a .913 save percentage, and a 2.26 goals-against average. Wedgewood has not been slowing down as the...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Raiders sit at 2-7, there’s plenty of excuses, blame, and reasoning to go around on why they are sitting where they are. To start, the offense ranks 30th in yards/game, 27th in pass yds/game, 29th in rush yds/game, and 31st in points/game. On offense, they are downright horrendous, however it goes farther than that. […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Well last Saturday was fun…until it wasn’t. When Mark Gronowski dashed into the end zone with under two minutes to play it really felt like the moment in every major Hawkeye upset where we knew they’d done enough to win. One failed two point conversion later – seriously, what the hell is wrong with our […]
From Black Heart Gold Pants | 3 months ago | 1 read
While we’re just over a month into the 2025-26 season, it’s never too early to look at the class of talent that might become available next summer. On Thursday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin released his Top 25 pending unrestricted free agents of 2026. While a number of players might have new deals by the time the…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 1 read