In over 30 years of doing this, I can count on one hand the amount of times I've written a whole column critiquing one particular player. And even then, it's usually not directly related to the player, but rather some rant about Hobey voters...
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Pumas got the very important victory over Cruz Azul by a 3-2 score that gave them the last Play In spot. It was an incredible controversial match with a couple of notable injuries but that had their lively moments. Pumas victory guaranteed them the 10th and final spots for the Liguilla, as they will face […]
From FMF State Of Mind | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Leafs are right back at it after a bad showing last night.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 1 read
After a 9-1 loss that Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch called “rock bottom”, he was asked if his team has lost confidence in goalies Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. His answer was very telling. Watch for yourself, at the 2:45 mark (h/t Mark Spector): Coach Knoblauch addresses the media following a 9-1 defeat to the Avalanche. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/GyL9tbNHvM — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 9, 2025 Yikes. Not the biggest vote of confidence. Knoblau...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 months ago | 4 reads
We might have only taken a point but it feels like a win as the Lads went toe-to-toe with league leaders Arsenal and took a point with another late goal! Gav & Jeff Brown walk us through all the talking points with Chris… On today’s agenda: All of this and much more – get subscribed […]
From Roker Report | 3 months ago | 1 read
OK, this is getting ridiculous. Just days after settling for a Champions League point against Sporting CP in large part because goalkeeper Rui Silva went absolutely bonkers and denied what looked to be certain goals, forcing them to settle for a draw, it was deja vu all over again for Juventus in Saturday’s first running […]
From Black & White & Read All Over | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Mexico bounced back from their opening loss to grab a key victory after defeating Ivory Coast by a 1-0 score in the 2025 U17 World Cup. In a must win match, Mexico grabbed the three points in a match where once again they struggled during the match especially in the 2nd half. Mexico now must […]
From FMF State Of Mind | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Kirby Dach says the team’s taste of the playoffs inspired all the young players to have a good start to the season so they can take the next step. [ Sportsnet ] Martin St-Louis says he needs to learn how to deploy a lineup as deep as the one he currently has. [ Radio-Canada ] Nick Suzuki says he lets the adrenaline take over whenever he’s dealing with an injury, feeling it’s his duty to play every game he can. [ TVA Sports ] The players c...
From Eyes On The Prize | 3 months ago | 6 reads
Newcastle United travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday to face Brentford in a bottom-half Premier League clash. The hosts sit 12th with 13 points, one ahead of Eddie Howe’s side, who at least restored a bit of momentum in midweek European play. The Magpies bounced back from a poor performance at West Ham […]
From Coming Home Newcastle | 3 months ago | 1 read
Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium as the look to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. City can move to within four points of the Gunners with victory over the Mersey Reds and the Blues will be confident given the form of the team against Liverpool’s poor recent form. This is the last […]
From Bitter and Blue | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Brian Sorensen has urged his Everton Women side to be sharper and more focused against Manchester City but insists the Blues do not fear the Citizens, despite them being more ‘dynamic’ this season, according to the Toffees’ head coach. The Dane has also spoken about the changes at the back, something he will have to […]
From Royal Blue Mersey | 3 months ago | 0 reads
For the first time this season, Gonzaga faced a team capable of punching back. Oklahoma arrived with length, maturity, and one of the top-ranked transfer classes in all of college basketball. It was the fans’ first glimpse at how this year’s Zag squad may fare against high-level competition, and I’m pleased to report that Gonzaga […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Nothing quite like a good momentum builder against your modern rival, amirite? First Period Things didn’t start off great, as the Leafs got on the power play fairly early, and while they may not be very well constructed, they do still have a Nick Robertson, something I am told is actually quite good to have. […]
From Stanley Cup of Chowder | 3 months ago | 5 reads
It can’t be easy to pick-up and move from one country to another, regardless of the circumstances. I’m an immigrant and the child of immigrants, so the difficulty of having to pick up and start somewhere new, far from your familiar places and without your support structures, is familiar. I can’t imagine, though, having to […]
From The Liverpool Offside | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Enzo Fernández had one of his best game in a Chelsea shirt last night in our 3-0 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge, and he did it while dealing with a painful knee condition, which has now prompted him to withdraw from international duty with Argentina. In fact, as Enzo himself would later reveal, he’s […]
From We Ain't Got No History | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Washington Huskies (2-0) take on the Baylor Bears (1-0) at Foster Pavilion on November 9, 2025. In its previous game, Baylor topped UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday, 96-81. Cameron Carr scored a team-high 28 points (and added one assist and five boards). In its previous game, Washington beat Denver on Thursday, 84-70. Wesley Yates III scored a team-high 13 points (and contributed one assist and two boards). When is Baylor vs. Washington and when does it start? This contest between the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Omaha Mavericks (0-2) play the Colorado State Rams (1-0) at Moby Arena on November 9, 2025. Colorado State won its previous game against Incarnate Word, 98-64, on Monday. Brandon Rechsteiner was its high scorer with 19 points. In its previous game, Omaha fell to Abilene Christian on Thursday, 73-71. Lance Waddles scored a team-high 21 points (and chipped in one assist and two boards). When is Colorado State vs. Omaha and when does it start? This matchup between the Rams and Mavericks...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The USC Trojans (1-0) battle the Manhattan Jaspers (1-0) on November 9, 2025. The matchup airs on B1G+. On Monday, in its last game, USC defeated Cal Poly 94-64. With 23 points, Jacob Cofie was its leading scorer. In its most recent game, Manhattan beat Saint Joseph’s (Brooklyn) on Tuesday, 125-59. Its high scorer was Terrance Jones with 21 points. When is USC vs. Manhattan and when does it start? This contest between the Trojans and Jaspers is set to start on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Y...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Grambling Tigers (1-1) play the Howard Bison (1-1) at Burr Gymnasium on November 9, 2025. Howard won its previous game against UDC, 103-71, on Thursday. Bryce Harris was its high scorer with 20 points. Grambling lost its previous game to Iowa State, 102-62, on Thursday. Antonio Munoz led the way with 16 points, plus four boards and seven assists. When is Howard vs. Grambling and when does it start? This contest between the Bison and Tigers is set to start on Sunday, November 9, 2025....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Liberty Flames (2-0) battle the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-0) on November 9, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Liberty won its most recent game versus Charleston (SC), 90-75, on Friday. Colin Porter starred with 23 points, plus one boards and two assists. Florida Atlantic was victorious in its previous game versus Charleston (SC), 94-77, on Saturday. Kanaan Carlyle was its top scorer with 14 points. When is Liberty vs. Florida Atlantic and when does it start? This contest between the Fl...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) hit the court against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-1) on November 9, 2025. On Tuesday, in its last game, South Carolina beat N.C. A&T 91-72. With 14 points, Meechie Johnson Jr. was its leading scorer. In its previous game, Southern Miss defeated Tougaloo on Thursday, 93-57. Felipe Patino scored a team-high 18 points (and contributed zero assists and three boards). When is South Carolina vs. Southern Miss and when does it start? This contest betwee...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Ooof Hmm Back-to-back
From We Ain't Got No History | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Golden State Warriors (5-5) are heavily favored (by 13.5 points) to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Indiana Pacers (1-8) on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. Our computer predictions for Sunday’s game may help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Warriors vs. Pacers Pick the Pacers (+13.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Warriors are 4-5-1 this year. The Pacer...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 7 reads
The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-4) square off against the Sacramento Kings (3-6) as 5.5-point favorites on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on FDSN and NBCS-CA. The matchup’s over/under is 234.5. If you are trying to make an informed wager on Sunday’s game, dig into the best bets available in this matchup, in this article (based on our computer predictions). How to Bet on Timberwolves vs. Kings Pick the Kings (+5.5) to Cover In the Timberwolves’ nine games this year, they have t...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The Detroit Pistons (7-2) are favored (-4) to continue a five-game win streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (6-3) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game airs on FDSDET and NBCS-PH. The matchup has a point total of 232.5. Looking to gain an edge on Sunday’s game? Dig into the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Pistons vs. 76ers Pick the 76ers (+4) to Cover Against the...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads