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In Today’s Links: where do the Seattle Seahawks stand around the league as far as their QB situation, a John Schneider press conference, a look at the most recent free agent signings by the ‘Hawks, Riq’s reasons for leaving, a mock draft (or two), and more. #np Bird On A Wire by Action Bronson and […]
The Nebraska Spring Game hasn’t exactly been a must-watch event in recent years. A mix of underwhelming seasons and confusing formats dulled what was once a marquee moment for the program. But this year, something feels different. Under Matt Rhule, Nebraska has moved through the spring with a level of quiet efficiency that’s almost eerie. […]
Welcome to the thread for Friday’s NCAA Tournament game between St. John’s and Duke, where the winner advances to face either Michigan State or UConn in the Elite Eight. Please be respectful in the comment section and do not share any illegal streams of the game. You can follow updates of this game on Rumble […]
In a media scrum after the press conference where new Rutgers women’s basketball coach Gary Redus II was introduced to the university, Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn announced to a group of reporters that women’s basketball will get its own general manager, and that Rob Sullivan will solely focus on the men’s side of things […]
Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember. It’s always been an awesome place for analysis and fan commentary. I hope, in some small way, to be able to contribute […]
The Los Angeles Rams already have one of the deepest tight end rooms in the league, which NFL.com strengthened in its latest mock draft. NFL analyst Mike Band mocked tight end and “explosive matchup piece” Kenyon Sadiq to the Rams with the 13th overall pick in his March 27 piece: “Les Snead’s whole offseason philosophy […]
Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs exploring a potential summer move for an Inter Milan forward. According to CaughtOffside, the Magpies will pursue a transfer for Inter’s Marcus Thuram come summertime. CaughtOffside’s Ahad Shaukat reported that the France international is attracting growing interest ahead of the 2026 transfer window, with indications that he […]
The WNBA offseason is officially in overdrive. The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are set to have an expansion draft in one week. Then, a historic wave of free agency action will sweep the league. The decisions facing WNBA have never been harder. As a first step, here’s a look at the five players every […]
There’s an old saying that we’ve all heard plenty of times throughout our lives: “Be careful what you wish for.” In sports, the saying can be applied to preferential matchups in the postseason. While there’s no such thing as being able to choose your opponent (yet), there have been situations where teams try to position […]
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to host Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst in the coming days, as one of the reported top-30 visits ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, next month. What is a top 30 visit? NFL teams are allowed to bring in up to 30 players for “top-30 […]
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are winding things down for the week and are headed for a relaxing and restful weekend. There isn’t much news to report, as we get a rare off week from MLS action due to the international break. Shout-out to the Caps in action, including Sebastian Berhalter and Ralph Priso, who will be suiting up in friendlies tomorrow. … Source
It’s just past noon here at the desk, the post breakfast Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Toffee is open. As unhealthy as that may seem, my only defense is that I am juggling quite a bit right now and sometimes ice cream is the only thing that sounds like it might turn the day sweet for a […]
On the day of the trade deadline, so many people expected the Philadelphia Flyers to be at least a little busy. And they might have been behind the scenes, but the deals that were actually completed were fairly ordinary — sending Bobby Brink back home to Minnesota and getting a more long-term project in defenseman David Jiricek, was certainly the highest-profile move the Flyers made. But one little transaction that at the time was seen as unnecessary, has been maybe the best addition the ...
The Royals open their 2026 season tonight against the Atlanta Braves and manager Matt Quatraro has posted the first lineup of the season. The lineup is right-handed heavy against Braves left-hander Chris Sale, with Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel on the bench. Lefties hit just .162/.250/.302 against Sale last year. 3B Maikel Garcia (R) SS […]
A lot can change in just a few days, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers. Back on Monday, the Sixers were without five main rotation players — Joel Embiid (oblique), Paul George (suspension), Tyrese Maxey (finger), Quentin Grimes (illness) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) — in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]
After a planned February date fell through, WBA interim light heavyweight champion Albert Ramirez is once again scheduled to defend his belt against Lerrone Richards. As before, the bout will air on subscription service PunchingGrace.com. Venezuela’s Ramirez (22-0, 19 KO), a 2016 Olympian went 3-0 with three finishes in 2025, notably taking out Marko Calic […]
New Rutgers women’s basketball coach Gary Redus II has added two assistant coaches to his staff, as the program is set to hire Manisha Redus and Lauren Hansen as assistant coaches, according to The Knight Report. Manisha, who is Gary’s sister, was an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic University for one season before being offered […]
The transfer portal doesn’t officially open until April 7, but rosters are already churning, players are moving, and coaches are calling. Players are even taking visits to other schools before the portal even opens. The tampering has begun. Ohio State is fresh off of a first-round NCAA Tournament exit, falling to the TCU Horned Frogs […]
The Edmonton Oilers signed a European defenceman for next season on Friday morning, perhaps signalling another wave of free agent signings in early spring. The team announced they have agreed to terms with Tomáš Cibulka on a two-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. After playing junior hockey in Canada, he’s spent the last…
Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. Remember, these are NOT fantasy rankings or even who I think will […]
29-4 (13-4) AP/Coaches: 6/6 NET: 7 March 27, 2026 1:30PM CT at Dickie’s Arena ESPN | Radio Call | Live Stats 24-10 (?12-6?) AP/Coaches: 22/25 NET: 21 We are in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2009 after a rough and tough thanks 20-point win over Illinois. Sacha Washington played her final game […]
Unsurprisingly, the vibes were good after the Mets’ 11-7 Opening Day victory over the Pirates at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. That reflected in the post-game comments, where there were a lot of positive things to say about the team’s performance in the win. Carlos Mendoza On the team’s approach against Paul Skenes in the […]
MLB Spring Training is over, and the 2026 baseball season is upon us! As teams put the final touches on their Opening Day rosters, let’s look at some of the biggest headlines across the league. 10. Grayson Rodriguez starts on the Angels IL The Angels have always struggled with pitching, but missing the ace they […]
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will try and keep their NCAA Tournament run going against a familiar foe on Friday night in Sacramento, California. The #4 seeded Gophers will face off against the #1 seeded UCLA Bruins who they lost two back in January at Williams Arena. But much can change in over tow months of […]
After two days of thrillers, we now have an NIT final four as they converge upon Hinkle Fieldhouse. Of the four, we have three No. 1 seeds with the lone three-seed being the Redbirds of Illinois State. The other three, Auburn, Tulsa and New Mexico have had their battles, but of the crowd, SBNation fans […]
I recently had the opportunity to chat at length with new Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos and learned several things about him that make me even more confident than I was before that he’s going to be an outstanding fit in Madison. Here are five fun facts about Mateos, who is excited to take over the […]