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On This Day (7 November 2014) Wickham linked with Lazio move

The signing of Connor Wickham three years earlier had seemed like a huge coup by Steve Bruce. The young Ipswich striker was the talk of football at the time, and at just 18 had the physicality and seeming the ability to really make an impact in the game. Fast foward three years, however, and things […]

From Roker Report | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Sunderland’s DNA & Evolving The Model

Since KLD and Speakman have taken the reins at Sunderland, fans and commentators have fixated on the term ‘model’. In the years since their ownership commenced, we have strategically invested in young prospects that we have taken time to develop. One clear message I received from the interview on Monday night is that this way […]

From Roker Report | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Huskies Move To 2-0, Baylor Awaits

Beating Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Denver isn’t going to turn any heads, but the 2-0 Washington Huskies look the part of a team that can make noise this season.  1-0 The first of those victories came Monday against UAPB when the Huskies blasted their southern foe 94-50. The Golden Lions had zero answers on either side […]

From UW Dawg Pound | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Throwback Uniforms: Yes, No, or …?

There has been a long running social media campaign to get the classic ‘STATE’ uniforms back, and maybe even make them permanent. Thanks to Coach Wade’s social media guy, Reed Vial, who organizes the ‘Basketball 365’ committee and has been the target of many, many X posts like the one above, the old school uniforms […]

From Backing The Pack | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Damon Jones Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Cases

Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges in both cases in which he was recently indicted, according to The Athletic (subscription required): Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court on charges related to his alleged involvement in a rigged poker game ring and an alleged illicit sports gambling […]

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From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 1 read

The Utah Jazz don’t have a plan this season … again

It’s now four seasons since the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, initiating the current team rebuild. The three seasons before this, Utah has made some interesting decisions. In the first two seasons, there was an obvious lack of a plan on how to move forward. With Lauri Markkanen having a breakout season, […]

From SLC Dunk | 3 months ago | 8 reads

Yankees news: Trent Grisham gets the qualifying offer

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The big news yesterday was the Yankees tendering a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham (check here for an explanation of the QO system). Grisham now has until November 18th to decide whether to accept the offer, which comes in at about $22 million for the 2026 season. It […]

From Pinstripe Alley | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs game preview

Tonight begins another journey in hopes of winning the NBA Cup for the Houston Rockets. There were obviously several moments last year where Houston announced to the league that they were done being bad. The first of those was winning their NBA Cup group. With their win on the neon green court in Minnesota, Houston […]

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From The Dream Shake | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Underwood gives updates on health of Stojakovic, Petrovic and Lee

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Brad Underwood met with local media ahead of Illinois’ home game against Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday night. The health of several key players, including Andrej Stojakovic, Mihailo Petrovic, and Brandon Lee, was touched upon briefly by the Illini head coach. Stojakovic will be a game-time decision in Friday’s contest, while […]

From The Champaign Room | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Atlético de Madrid – Levante UD: A familiar frustrating foe

Atlético de Madrid host newly-promoted Levante UD on Saturday in a 6:30 p.m. local kickoff. And recent history suggests the home side is going to be hard-pressed to get a win against the visitors from Valencia. Atlético (6-4-1, 22 points) come into this match riding a three-game winning streak across all competitions. Los Rojiblancos have […]

From Into the Calderon | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Colgate vs. Northeastern Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Friday, November 7, 2025

The Colgate Raiders (0-1) take the court against the Northeastern Huskies (0-1) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 147.5. Colgate vs. Northeastern Odds Spread: Colgate (-3.5) Total: 147.5 Colgate vs. Northeastern Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Hamilton, New York Venue: Cotterell Court Who Will Win Colgate vs. North...

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

Virginia Tech basketball vs. Providence: How to watch, preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the 2025-26 college basketball season on Monday with a 98-67 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Cassell Coliseum. Forwards Tobi Lawal (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Amani Hansberry (19 points, 13 rebounds) each had double-doubles to lead the Hokies. Freshman sensation Neoklis Avdalas scored eight points and dished out […]

From Gobbler Country | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Quick bites: PK propels Sharks to another road win

After having three days off, the San Jose Sharks faced off against an opponent in the Seattle Kraken who had yet to lose in regulation at Climate Pledge Arena. Missing William Eklund and Michael Misa to some last-minute injuries and lineup changes, the Sharks decided to go 11 forwards and 7 defensemen for the second game in a row. Continuing the team’s streak of playing efficient defense, a game against a fellow Pacific Division team was a great time to keep that up. First period The...

From Fear The Fin | 3 months ago | 4 reads

How to watch/odds for Maryland football at Rutgers

Maryland football takes a trip up the I-95 to New Jersey taking on local Big Ten rival Rutgers, a team in a similar situation to the Terps entering Saturday. Both the Scarlet Knights and Terps sit at four wins, needing two more to clinch bowl eligibility. But the clock is ticking, and both teams should […]

From Testudo Times | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Big Ten Games This Week – Odds, Predictions, Picks

The Week 11 college football slate includes seven games featuring a Big Ten team. Among those contests is the Indiana Hoosiers against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Week 11 Big Ten Games Northwestern Wildcats at USC Trojans Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Friday, Nov. 7 Spread: USC (-15.5) Total: 50.5 Moneyline: Trojans -649, Wildcats +470 Prediction: USC 33, Northwestern 17 Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions Time: 12 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 Spread: ...

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