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It’s been a long road to get here. It started in a warm September within the Wake Competition Center and Lenovo Center ice, it’s gone through preseason games, 82 regular season games, a three week break for the Olympics that saw each color of medal come back to the area, a quiet trade deadline, injuries, […]
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 Wednesday night in Dallas. There was bound to be a presence announced in the season opener between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately for the home team, it wasn’t Cooper Flagg’s night to hold the bullhorn. Instead, it was Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama […]
If there’s one word to describe the Portland Trail Blazers’ opener to the 2025-26 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s “hard”. Portland played hard, fought hard, and charged hard down the floor all night. The ending to the game was also hard. Nursing a narrow lead for most of four quarters, the Blazers watched Minnesota […]
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
After an off-season in which the Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday night kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season in Big D. In what has become a recurring theme over the past few seasons, Dallas opened against the San Antonio Spurs, but were blown off their home […]
Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy is known to be one of the very best in the world and has churned out dozens of stars such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and now Lamine Yamal. However, a new study has ranked La Masia only in second place when it comes to the best academies […]
Sunderland’s return in style from the international break with a rousing victory against strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers added weight to the noise that is surrounding the team, city, and football club at the moment — something I’m sure we’re all relishing and enjoying as we come closer towards the end of what has been a fantastic […]
Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views! [email protected] Dear Roker Report, Is it just me or does anyone else have the distinct feeling that our season — in real terms — is about to begin this Saturday? Please don’t get me wrong regarding our brilliant […]
After heavy investment in the summer, Steve Bruce had aims on improving on Sunderland’s 13th-placed finish the previous season. With a heavy reliance on Darren Bent in the 2009-10 season, it was hoped that signings such as Danny Welbeck and Asamoah Gyan would lighten the load on the England international. Despite this, the team had […]
Sunderland returned to winning ways on Founders’ Week, leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers rooted to the foot of the Premier League table after the first league meeting between the two sides since Sunderland’s final day victory of 2017/2018 — in which we denied Wolves a century of points in the process. A goal in either half confirmed […]
The Portland Trail Blazers faced a stiff test in the opening game of their 2025-26 season, welcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Moda Center in a Western Conference battle. Portland played fast, hard, and with energetic abandon, foiling Minnesota’s superior halfcourt offense by not letting the game slow down. It was like one team took […]
That's Wild The Minnesota Wild are not having a good time. After their 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, they suffered a brutal 1-3-1 record on their road trip that took them through a variety of opponents and not so much a variety of results. [The Athletic] Brock F...
In an outcome that no one expected, the Utah Jazz destroyed the Los Angeles Clippers 129-108. It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Jazz, who came out with an offensive output that crushed the Clippers’ will to make a comeback. To start, Will Hardy put out a surprise starting lineup that didn’t include Ace Bailey, […]
Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth are joining Fernando Tatis Jr. as members of the San Diego Padres who have been named finalists for an MLB postseason award. Tatis Jr. was previously named as a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award and the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Machado and Cronenworth were both named as one of […]
Manchester United Women midfielder Jess Park withdrew from the Lionesses squad after suffering a concussion in a 4-1 win over Everton in Barclays Women’s Super League play, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Park, who scored twice against the Toffees in a late cameo, did not travel with United for a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid […]
Both Washington and Illinois have a chance to go over .500 in B1G conference play with a win this Saturday. Let’s look at the offense that the Fighting Illini will bring to Seattle: The Numbers Points per game: 34 QB sacked percentage: 10.26% (#126) Percentage of yards from runs: 27.74% (#124) Rushing play percentage: 50.88% […]
Victor Wembanyama has gotten hype from just about everyone in the basketball world leading up to the opening night of the NBA season. He backed it up on opening night by dominating the Dallas Mavericks with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks on 15-21 shooting in the San Antonio Spurs’ 125-92 victory. The superstar’s […]
The Dallas Mavericks lost their season opener in embarrassing fashion, falling to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92. Victor Wembanyama exploded into the 2025-26 season with 40 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Davis led a pathetic effort from Dallas, scoring 22 in defeat. The Mavericks played aggressively early, jumping out to a 6-2 lead on the […]
Will Ilya Mikheyev score for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Thursday at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available in this article. Ilya Mikheyev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Mikheyev Goals Betting Stats Mikheyev’s four total points this season came from a pair of two-point contests. Mikheyev has scored in two of seven games this season, with mult...
When the Chicago Blackhawks face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday (at 6:45 PM ET), is Ryan Donato going to light the lamp? We have stats and info to help you make the right call in this article. Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Donato Goals Betting Stats Donato has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). In seven games play...
Is Brayden Point likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his Tampa Bay Lightning face the Chicago Blackhawks at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the right bet. Brayden Point Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal) Point Goals Betting Stats Point has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. In six games played this season, Point has recor...
When the Chicago Blackhawks play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, is Tyler Bertuzzi going to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available below, so take advantage before the puck drops at 6:45 PM ET. Tyler Bertuzzi Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) Bertuzzi Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Bertuzzi has exceeded his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a s...
With Purdue’s starting quarterback, Ryan Browne, being doubtful against Rutgers with a shoulder injury, I have focused a lot of this week’s film room/matchup analysis on Malachi Singleton, his tendencies, and on Purdue’s defense. In addition, I decided to spend more time than usual on Rutgers itself, with the team making some changes on defense […]
Rockies fans were treated to two pieces of late-breaking news today, the first about the Rockies’ coaching staff and the second about the ongoing President of Baseball Operations/General Manager search. Darryl Scott out as pitching coach Rockies beat writer Thomas Harding reported on Wednesday evening that pitching coach Darryl Scott would not be returning to […]
The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) Kuty spoke to Brian Schulz, an orthopedic surgeon and the team physician for the Angels, about Anthony Volpe’s partially torn labrum. Schulz offered some idea as to how the team may have not realized how injured their starting shortstop was for much of the season, reasoning that it can […]