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49ers corner listed as top 5 ‘shutdown corner’ in NFL

The San Francisco 49ers’ defense didn’t have a great performance in the team’s 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, as they couldn’t contain quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had his best game of the year. Still, they’ve been one of the NFL’s best defenses this year, ranking inside the top 10 in points per […]

Good Morning San Diego: Managerial search may be coming to an end for Padres

https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51176/albert-pujols-emerges-as-top-padres-managerial-candidate (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-could-be-close-to-naming-manager-for-2026 (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/29/nick-hundley-ruben-niebla-and-albert-pujols-in-running-to-be-padres-manager/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6719990/2025/10/27/mlb-free-agents-2025-contract-team-predic...

What to know about Falcons – Patriots in Week 9

The Atlanta Falcons had their chance to climb over .500 and build some momentum heading into a tough matchup on the road against the New England Patriots, and they blew it. Now this game comes with added pressure on Atlanta at a time where they can’t even seem to handle the baseline pressure of preparing […]

Kansas City Royals news: Updates from Arizona

Jaylon Thompson gives an update on Royals prospects in the Arizona Fall League, like reliever A.J. Causey. Causey has an elevated 9.95 ERA but offers strong command of his pitches. He registered nine strikeouts in five appearances so far. The Royals consider him a potential quick mover through their system as a reliever. And for […]

Newcastle Drawn Against Fulham in Carabao Cup’s Quarter-Finals

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has set up a manageable test for reigning champions Newcastle United, who will host Fulham at St James’ Park in mid-December. Newcastle, who won last season’s competition by defeating Liverpool in the final, advanced to the last eight after a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham, meanwhile, edged past League […]

Will Dawson Mercer Score a Goal vs. the San Jose Sharks on October 30?

Is Dawson Mercer likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his New Jersey Devils face the San Jose Sharks at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info are available below, to help you make the best call. Dawson Mercer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sharks Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Mercer Goals Betting Stats In every contest Mercer has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s failed to go over the prop total. Over 10 games, Mercer has tall...

Will Jack Hughes Score a Goal vs. the San Jose Sharks on October 30?

Will Jack Hughes score for the New Jersey Devils against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the best wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Jack Hughes Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sharks Anytime Goal Odds: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal) Hughes Goals Betting Stats Hughes has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 10 games played this seaso...

Will Mika Zibanejad Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on October 30?

Is Mika Zibanejad likely to score a goal when his New York Rangers play the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday? The puck drops at 9:00 PM ET — we can help you make the best bet via the stats and trends provided below. Mika Zibanejad Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal) Zibanejad Goals Betting Stats Zibanejad has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Zibanejad has put up a point in five games this season...

Will Adam Fox Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on October 30?

At 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, the New York Rangers will play the Edmonton Oilers — is Adam Fox going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are provided in this article, to assist you in making the right call. Adam Fox Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Fox Goals Betting Stats Fox has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 11 games, Fox has nine points, including three mul...

Will Macklin Celebrini Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on October 30?

At 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, the San Jose Sharks will play the New Jersey Devils — is Macklin Celebrini going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available here, to assist you in making the best wager. Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +180 (Bet $10 to win $18.00 if he scores a goal) Celebrini Goals Betting Stats In each contest Celebrini has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Thro...

Will Andrew Mangiapane Score a Goal vs. the New York Rangers on October 30?

On Thursday at 9:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers face the New York Rangers — will Andrew Mangiapane score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the best wager. Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Rangers Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats Mangiapane has tallied a point in four of 11 games this season. Mangiapane has scored in three of 11 games this season, but only one goal each t...

Will Anthony Mantha Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on October 30?

Will Anthony Mantha score for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Minnesota Wild, on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are available in this article. Anthony Mantha Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal) Mantha Goals Betting Stats Mantha has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 11 games played this season, Mantha has put up 10 point...

Will Sidney Crosby Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on October 30?

Will Sidney Crosby score for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Minnesota Wild, on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are available here. Sidney Crosby Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +170 (Bet $10 to win $17.00 if he scores a goal) Crosby Goals Betting Stats Crosby has eclipsed his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 11 games played this season, Crosby has recorded 15 points, with five mu...

Will Connor McDavid Score a Goal vs. the New York Rangers on October 30?

Will Connor McDavid score for the Edmonton Oilers versus the New York Rangers on Thursday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the right wager before the puck drops at 9:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Rangers Anytime Goal Odds: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats In every game McDavid has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. McDavid has put up a poi...

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Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Edgardo Henriquez, Dieter Ruehle

Shohei Ohtani says he’s getting ready to pitch in Toronto as the World Series shifts to Canada, writes Andy McCullough at The Athletic. What could that look like? McCullough argues that it should be as a starter for Game 7 thanks to the eponymous Ohtani Rule, which was updated in 2022. It states that a […]

Penn State at No. 1 Ohio State: Game Preview

The Nittany Lions look to end a four-game skid against the nation’s #1 team. Penn State (3-4, 0-4) vs. Ohio State (7-0, 4-0) Kickoff: Noon, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH The Betting Line: Penn State +20.5 TV: FOX, Noon, Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline) Weather: A cool and breezy day with a high in the low […]