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The Athletic slams Dolphins roster and fans aren't surprised

The Miami Dolphins' roster isn't good on paper, and despite its promise, it will be a while before they earn respect.

NFC West dominating NFL playoffs

The NFC West Division is the best in the NFL. Three out of four member clubs received a playoff invitation to this year’s postseason tournament. The Arizona Cardinals were the only member left home without a date. They finished dead last in the division with a 3-14-0 mark, then fired their coach but kept their […]

Northwestern basketball’s crisis of confidence

You just knew how it was going to end. Northwestern’s end of game struggles have grown comical. A bad joke, some blend of tasteless and cruel. One of the room-clearing variety that leaves all but the true believers, who are left sitting on their hands, wondering what they could have possibly done to deserve this. […]

Mailbag Call: So…Indiana?

Is this the new normal? The new Bloomington? The new Big Ten? Good afternoon, and happy Monday. Three-quarters of the MNW household are struggling with some form or residuals of the flu, and the other one is me. That, of course, has led to no resentment of the fact that I am healthy other than […]

NBA responds to Jaylen Brown’s officiating rant

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown has been fined $35,000 for his comments criticizing the officials after Saturday’s Celtics game against the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA announced on Monday. Brown ripped into the referees after the Celtics’ 100-95 loss to the Spurs. The Celtics star attempted 0 free throws in the game, and as a team, […]

Report: Roma Has €25M Agreement With Marseille for Robinio Vaz

For months now, we’ve been hearing rumors that Joshua Zirkzee was Roma’s preferred profile to arrive in January and solidify the striker position. However, with the managerial change at Old Trafford, it looks like Zirkzee is no longer on the market. Meanwhile, Giacomo Raspadori, who was rumored to be arriving in tandem with Zirkzee, still […]

Rays Stadium News: HCC vote on Dale Mabry campus scheduled for Jan. 20th

The Tampa Bay Rays could see a vote occur on the leading candidate for a new Rays stadium as soon as next week, according to breaking news from the Tampa Business Journal: The Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees is expected to hold a special meeting Jan. 20 to vote on a deal that would […]

MLB

Cowboys mock draft: Two first-round picks at the same position

It’s no secret that the linebacker spot was one of the Dallas Cowboys’ weakest position groups last season. In the offseason, Dallas brought in a pair of veterans, Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn, hoping a change of scenery could bring out the best in the two veterans. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, both acquisitions ended up […]

Bears Injury Update For Ozzy Trapilo

For as much fun as Saturday night was, Bears fans know it wasn’t all good news from Soldier Field after the team’s playoff win against the Green Bay Packers. The squad saw a pair of key players go down with serious injuries, with the biggest one being to starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Another bad injury for the #Bears : Starting LT Ozzy Trapilo suffered a patellar injury and is out for the season, coach Ben Johnson said. pic.twitter.com/FClHGB90XJ — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Janu...

IU football adds commitment from Penn State transfer defensive back A.J. Harris

IU football continued its success in the transfer portal this month with the addition of Penn State transfer A.J. Harris, a defensive back. Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reported the news of his commitment. A starter the last two seasons for ... The post IU football adds commitment from Penn State transfer defensive back A.J. Harris appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Breaking: Dean Evason Fired by Blue Jackets; Veteran Coach Hired as Replacement

In a surprise move, the first head coach to bite the dust this season in the National Hockey League is Dean Evason of the Columbus Blue Jackets .  🚨 Team Update 🚨 We’ve relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy of their duties and hired veteran NHL coach Rick Bowness as the club’s head coach. CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/cXWr59Pd5w — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 12, 2026 The team has named veteran coach Rick Bowness as Evason's replacem...

Buffalo Bills opening practice windows for DT Ed Oliver, WR Curtis Samuel

The Buffalo Bills have some good news to report ahead of their Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 17. One Bills Drive will officially open the 21-day practice windows for defensive tackle Ed Oliver and wide receiver Curtis Samuel. Both Oliver and Samuel have been on Injured Reserve (IR) following […]

NFL

Michael Carrick interim appointment expected Tuesday

Manchester United’s search for a manager until the end of the season is coming to a close, per multiple reports, with former midfielder and assistant manager Michael Carrick cited as the favorite to take over for former teammate Darren Fletcher. Laurie Whitwell wrote for The Athletic on Monday that Carrick was in pole position for […]

Liverpool 4, Barnsley 1 – Match Recap: Only One Injury! Progress?

Liverpool 4 – 1 Barnsley Reds: Szoboszlai 9’, Frimpong 36’, Wirtz 84’, Ekitike 90+4’Barnsley: Phillips 40’ Pre-Match As promised, it’s a strong lineup from Arne Slot. Joe Gomez comes in at center back, Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha both line up in attack, but elsewhere it’s pretty much as expected. First Half Liverpool star the match […]

Opelka vs. Paul Prediction at the Great Ocean Road Open – Tuesday, January 13

In the Great Ocean Road Open Round of 16 on Tuesday, No. 62-ranked Reilly Opelka meets No. 21 Tommy Paul. Compared to the underdog Opelka (+135), Paul is the favorite (-175) to advance. Great Ocean Road Open Info Tournament: The Great Ocean Road Open Round: Round of 16 Date: Tuesday, January 13 Venue: The Drive Location: Adelaide, Australia Court Surface: Hard Reilly Opelka vs. Tommy Paul Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s the i...

Oilers Sign Top Prospect Quinn Hutson To Multi-Year Extension

  The Edmonton Oilers have seen enough of top prospect Quinn Hutson this season to know they want to keep him around for a few years. With that, they have signed the previously undrafted 24-year-old to a two-year extension.  Quinn Hutson signs for 2 more years with the Oilers ✍️ pic.twitter.com/7gjbzdcpWR — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 12, 2026 The deal will pay Hutson $875,000 annually (the same as his current contract), and will expire in 2028 when he'll be a restri...

Siegel: Warriors unwilling to trade multiple firsts for MPJ

Michael Porter Jr. is the belle of the 2026 NBA trade deadline ball. Every day, every hour arrives with a new update on the Brooklyn Nets forward and where he might be traded to, if he’s traded at all. Today, it was Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, reporting that the Golden State Warriors — believed to […]

BN Bears Podcast Ep. 17: Bears Stun Packers in Wild Card Comeback, Rally from 18 Down & Advance

The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend, rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27  and keep their season alive, and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by  Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime — especially considering the private group chat conversations happening at the b...

Avdija Nominated for NBA Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija couldn’t capture his second consecutive NBA Western Conference Player of the Week award, but he was nominated for the honor again this week. Avdija led the Blazers to an impressive 3-1 record this week by averaging 29.8 points (on 48% shooting), 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals per […]