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Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (July 16 - July 19). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Kazuma Okamoto, A.J. Ewing, Justin Crawford, Nico Hoerner and more -- and how their […]
With basketball season now officially over, it’s time to move on to the Wisconsin Badgers football team, with spring ball starting up this week. The Badgers hosted their first practice on Thursday, with their second open practice to the media being on Saturday morning. Wisconsin has a far different team in 2026 after overhauling its […]
It is one thing to play for Barcelona, but it is another entirely to carry the midfield with the blend of aggression and technical grace Fermín López displayed during the recent 7-2 demolition of Newcastle United. The British press was left reeling after the display, with the Manchester Evening News describing it as a “masterclass” […]
The Braves have signed veterans Dominic Smith and Kyle Farmer to split contracts for the 2026, likely signaling they will be on the opening day roster to begin the season. The club announced the moves on Saturday morning as they made final preparations for the upcoming season, which kicks off on Friday. As Mark Bowman […]
Jaylon Thompson talks to J.J. Picollo about the performance of Royals players at the World Baseball Classic. “Exactly what we witnessed was what you hope they get out of it,” Picollo said. “High-intensity games helps development. You kind of get to see how your players play in the big moments, and our guys did great. […]
Good morning, LSB. Shawn McFarland has observations from Nathan Eovaldi’s “opening day dress rehearsal.” The Rangers cut reliever Peyton Gray but still consider him a usable option after a string spring. Jeff Wilson ponders some questions the Rangers are still left with as they prepare to return back to Texas. Rangers two-way prospect Seong-Jun Kim […]
Kansas and Other Tournament Links The KC Star dives into why Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa never considered themselves rivals Turns out Darryn Peterson made history in his tournament debut Through the Phog breaks down yesterday’s win and the mixed feelings that go along wit it Is Tre White the key to KU’s March Madness […]
Despite Everton’s spirited, unfortunate, yet ultimately as-expected defeat against Arsenal last weekend, they managed to retain their eighth-place position in the Premier League table, though several of the chasing pack gained ground on them. Still, the prize of European football – in one form or another – tantalizingly persists, like a mirage of an oasis […]
Although the Los Angeles Rams appear content to grow with starting offensive tackles Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon, the roster shows a dearth of talent in the backups. There also appears to be a numbers problem with only retread David Quessenberry and perennial special teamer AJ Arcuri as the only backup tackles. L.A. will have […]
While doing some wishcasting, I prompted our staff with this question: Dallas jumps up to number 1 in the NBA Lottery AGAIN. You’re the GM, based on what you know and think right now, what do you do with that pick? Bryan: I am opening up the bidding for the teams picking 2nd and 3rd. […]
From Wednesday against Washington until Tuesday against Detroit, the Sens are in the midst of a stretch of game where they play five games in seven nights. Every game is their playoffs, and I'd say the margins here are even more intense, trying to leapfrog at least two
The Miami Dolphins could still be in the market for a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, even with Malik Willis in the fold. Sounds like a bad idea, though.
We are now days away from Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves which means it is time for the final Opening Day roster projection. For a look at the prior projections, start with the last version on March 12. Most seasons, who make the Opening Day roster matters little in the grand scheme of things, […]
The Detroit Lions have been mostly bargain bin shopping this offseason, trying to manage a tight cap while finding diamonds in the rough. While that strategy has been heavily criticized this offseason on defense, the Lions’ offensive additions seem more reasonable and productive. Nowhere is that more evident than in what the Lions did to […]
Hello friends and happy Saturday! The Mariners have been fully re-formed following the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, and they celebrated by putting together their best performance of the spring in a 20-8 win over their soon-to-be Opening Day competitors — the Cleveland Guardians. With his two home runs, Cole Young is now third […]
Around this time two years ago, Christian Wilkins was the Las Vegas Raiders’ prized free agent signing, inking a four-year, $110 million contract. However, Wilkins’ time in Las Vegas was infamously short, participating in five games before a broken foot ended his 2024 campaign. That led to a disagreement over his rehab last summer, which, […]
After Tyler Shough firmly made his mark in New Orleans, taking control of the offense last season, news about Spencer Rattler’s future with the Saints has been uncertain, whether he would stay or move to another team. Since the trade market opened, some rumors and speculations have emerged about where he could be traded for […]
Juventus’ pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali will depend heavily on whether the Italian club can secure Champions League qualification for the next season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tonali is considered a “dream” summer target, but the financial situation of the club means any move for the Italy international will be directly tied […]
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Tipoff Time: 5:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPNU Streaming: ESPN (with TV provider login) Announcers: Brenda VanLengen and Anne O’Neil Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 207 and Streaming Channel 969 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Andrew Caridi Reminder: It is against […]
The Miami Heat could become the first team to sweep the Houston Rockets this season. The other two teams that can pull off that feat are the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. Tonight is the second night of a back-to-back for the Rockets, but the Heat had Friday off. Thankfully for Houston, their game […]
Do not be fooled by the headline; Manny Machado is still the top run-producer for the San Diego Padres. But he deserves some assistance, and Fernando Tatis Jr. is ready for the challenge. Fernando has been a Padre for nearly a decade Tatis Jr. has been under the local spotlight since being acquired from the […]
In a season full of ugly losses, the Bucks added another one on Thursday, in a 32-point loss to the Utah Jazz. They’ll look to put it in the rear-view mirror, as they have a date with the Phoenix Suns in the second game of their West Coast trip. These former NBA Finals opponents already […]
It has been a rough couple of days for Carolina fans. The Tar Heels were once again on the bad side of history in their four-point loss to VCU, and things have been very loud ever since. A fan base that usually was pretty split on a particular topic became more and more unanimous — […]
Fourth-seeded Carolina blew past 13th-seeded Western Illinois 82-51 in the first round of the Women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday, and while it may have been a game to forget for most viewers, it was a game to remember for one Tar Heel. Senior Nyla Harris led the team with 17 points (on 6-of-9 shooting) and […]
Sam Malinski has been nothing short of outstanding this season, quietly graduating from a fringe seventh defenseman to a bona fide NHL defenseman. Yet beyond that quiet rise, he has emerged as one of Colorado’s most dependable and impactful players in the biggest games since the puck first dropped on the 2025-26 regular season in […]
About a week ago, I wrote about how we were all just waiting for the Play-In Tournament, surmising that this roster-depleted version of the Sixers was in no shape to finish above seventh place in the Eastern Conference. What I failed to properly account for was the remaining strength of schedule and just how many […]