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BN Bears Podcast Ep. 19: Mailbag, Offseason Questions & What Comes Next

With the season officially in the rearview mirror, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode 19, presented by  Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment, opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where Chicago stands and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations, how the running back room should be handled moving forward, and what the future hold...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Pre-Scout: Is Macklin vs. McDavid the next great player rivalry?

It’s another first of the season for the Edmonton Oilers.  After dispatching the rising Anaheim Ducks on Monday in a record-setting 7-4 scoring fest, tonight it’s a new foe that’s taken a quantum leap in their division now threatening to make the playoffs for the first time this decade.  The Sharks have a vibe about…

NHL

From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads

One more before the big show: Winnipeg at Tampa Bay Preview

Game Fifty-two: Winnipeg Jets (21-24-7) at Tampa Bay Lightning (33-14-4) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena, built on top of the grave of Jose Gaspar* TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -192 Know the Opponents: Arctic Ice Hockey It’s been the tradition for injured Lightning players to lead the stretches in their final practice before returning to the line-up, so we present to you, from yesterday’s ...

From Raw Charge | 2 days ago | 1 read

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Matt Shaw

Fifth in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ newly-anointed utility man. Matt Shaw is a controversial figure in Cubdom right now. Not for his political beliefs (at this time), but because the signing of Alex Bregman necessarily leads to a change of position for the young man, and because it looks a bit like […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 2 days ago | 1 read

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Mark Teixeira

The 2009 season marked a transitional year for the Yankees, coming off the final season in the original Yankee Stadium and the team’s first season without a postseason appearance since 1995. The team’s aging core was still producing, but veteran slugger Jason Giambi’s contract expired after the season, leaving a hole at the cold corner. […]

From Pinstripe Alley | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Villanova vs Providence: Game Preview

Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 On Providence: This is […]

From VU Hoops | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Northwestern baseball 2026 preview: Infield

A year ago around this time, Northwestern baseball fans were trying to convince themselves it couldn’t get any worse as they prepared for the 2025 season. After back-to-back campaigns where the Wildcats posted their lowest Big Ten win percentages since 1970, to say Ben Greenspan’s squad bounced back would be an understatement.  2025 was nothing […]

MLB

From Inside NU | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Patrick Graham finally leaves Las Vegas Raiders

Despite wild and constant change in recent years, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has been a constant for the Las Vegas. That is no longer the case. According to multiple reports, Graham has agreed to become the defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has been expected in recent days. So, the Raiders will have a […]

From Silver And Black Pride | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Tennis: Northwestern men and women sweep competition

Northwestern tennis brought the brooms out last weekend, with the women’s side sweeping UIC, while the men’s side swept a doubleheader against IU Indy and Cleveland State. For women’s tennis, this was the sixth consecutive season where the Wildcats have won their home opener, and their 4-0 record marks their strongest start to the season […]

From Inside NU | 2 days ago | 0 reads

North Carolina Courage signs Napoli defender Cameron Brooks

Today, North Carolina announced the signing of former Texas Longhorn and Napoli defender, Cameron Brooks. The permanent transfer was completed for an agreed-upon fee, and the contract runs through 2027 with an option for 2028. “Cameron has worked hard to earn this opportunity, and we’re delighted to welcome her to NC Courage. She’s hungry, motivated, […]

From All For XI | 2 days ago | 2 reads

Steelers reportedly give Aaron Rodgers deadline to make decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter another offseason with questions at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is coming off a respectable season that ended with the Steelers winning the AFC North, and his long-time head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, is now the head coach in Pittsburgh. During his introductory press conference, McCarthy said he “definitely” […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Texans Fire 3 Assistant Coaches

The Houston Texans have made their first significant staff changes of the 2026 offseason. KPRC’s Aaron Wilson reports that the team is  moving on from tight ends coach Jake Moreland, assistant linebacker coach Ben Bolling, and offensive assistant Mike Snyder: All three coaches have spent multiple years on Houston’s staff, and now all will be […]

From Battle Red Blog | 2 days ago | 0 reads