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The Yankees might’ve just replaced Anthony Volpe for good

George Lombard Jr. went 1-for-2 with a homer and a walk in his first Yankees game, then handled shortstop like he belonged there.

Winning Smart Victory Post #116

#1 Life rule from Podunk:  When first dating a man, all his faults are “cute,” later they become annoying, eventually, they become things you will kill him over. Yesterday was the latest installment of Clean Old-Fashioned Hate. For the first time, one side (the good guys) has beaten the other a record. Eight. Times. In. […]

Tubthumping: Blackhawks 5, Ducks 3

The Chicago Blackhawks dug themselves a three-goal hole in the first period, then climbed all the way out of it to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–3 on Sunday and finally snap their five-game winless skid. The Ducks blitzed the Blackhawks early with two goals in the first 47 seconds. First, Cutter Gauthier buried a cross-ice feed from Troy Terry just 15 seconds into the game. 🚨 Cutter 🚨 He gets the party started just 15 seconds into this game! #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/jHRndfJUuz —...

Justin Herbert injury: Chargers quarterback suffers fractured hand ahead of Eagles game

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 14 opponent might be without their starting quarterback. Justin Herbert fractured his left hand (read: his non-throwing hand) during the Los Angeles Chargers’ win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to Jim Harbaugh. Herbert is said to be undergoing surgery and it’s currently unclear if he’ll be available to […]

Broncos vs. Commanders: Sunday Night Football Open Thread

The Washington Commanders host the Denver Broncos tonight outside the Nation’s Capital. Washington has been one of the league’s biggest disappointments, while Denver has been one of then league’s biggest successes. Will Denver continue to dominate this week? Can the Washington pull off the upset in this one? Let’s tune in and find out! /pat Denver Broncos […]

This needs to be the end for Mike Tomlin

Fans booed Renegade. “Fire Tomlin” chants began to ring out in Acrisure Stadium. The choir of disappointment will act as the swan song for Mike Tomlin when all is said and done, and when his time in Pittsburgh inevitably does end, this game will be remembered as when everything finally came crashing down. With their […]

Broncos at Commanders: Week 13 SNF open thread

It’s a late-season battle between an AFC and NFC team as the 3-8 Commanders host the 9-2 Broncos to close out another Sunday of NFL football. Washington has had a disappointing season after making it to the NFC Championship last year. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels remains out after suffering a gruesome elbow injury in Week […]

Nebraska Volleyball Earns #1 Seed; First Look

Nebraska is the top seed for the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament. The selection committee didn’t debate very long, if they debated at all, about this decision. The Huskers have a record of 30 wins to zero losses and in fact have only lost seven sets all season. Nebraska hosts the first and second round of […]

Two Steelers defenders injured in loss to Bills

Two Steelers defenders were injured Sunday afternoon, head coach Mike Tomlin told the media, after Pittsburgh fell 26-7 to the Bills at home. Tomlin said linebacker Patrick Queen suffered a “contusion” and “wasn’t able to run.” Queen left the game and did not return. Cornerback James Pierre also left the game. Tomlin said Pierre is […]

Chargers get big AFC West victory vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers are celebrating after beating the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 31-14 in Week 13 at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers came out of the gates with a quick touchdown in the first quarter from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Quentin Johnston to take a 7-0 lead. Herbert suffered a […]

Sunday Night Football: Broncos vs. Commanders

The NFL Week 13 slate of Sunday games will cap off with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos (9-2) and the Washington Commanders (3-8) The Broncos lead the all-time regular season series between these teams, 8-7, and the home team has won five of the past six meetings. However, when they last […]

Broncos vs. Commanders live discussion: Good luck, Dan Quinn

The feel-good story that was the 2024 Washington Commanders has turned into the “feels bad, man” story of the 2025 season. Jayden Daniels is out with an elbow injury suffered in the Seattle Seahawks game, although thankfully it’s not as serious as it looked. The defense is awful, the offense is struggling with and without […]

Chicago State vs. South Carolina State Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Monday, December 1, 2025

The Chicago State Cougars (0-8) will try to halt an eight-game losing streak when they host the South Carolina State Bulldogs (0-8) at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, December 1, 2025 as 2.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs have also lost eight games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 151.5. Chicago State vs. South Carolina State Odds Chicago State odds to win: -157 South Carolina State odds to win: +130 Spread: Chicago State (-2.5) Total: 151.5 Chicago State vs. South Carolina Stat...

NFC Playoff Picture: Seattle Seahawks take full advantage of stunning Rams Week 13 loss

The Carolina Panthers are filled with former Seattle Seahawks from the roster to the coaching staff and the front office. Dave Canales’ group just pulled off a shocking upset over the Los Angeles Rams that has immediately raised the potential for Seattle to still win the NFC West. Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes, while […]

Player Ratings: Girona 1 – 1 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Girona 1 – 1 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois: 8. Made three saves, including a huge stop on Vanat in the 56th minute that prevented Madrid from going 2–0 down. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6.5. Sprayed some delicious passes, but his risky giveaway late in the first half nearly gifted Girona a goal. Éder Militão: 7.5. […]

Canes outlast Flames, 1-0, in overtime

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames, 1-0, Sunday evening at the Lenovo Center to notch two-straight wins for the first time since Nov. 9. With the win, the Canes move to 16-7-2, good for first place in the Metropolitan Division, overtaking the New Jersey Devils. In a low shooting affair, the Carolina Hurricanes recorded […]

Instant reaction to the Seahawks’ shutout win over the Vikings

The Seattle Seahawks walked out of Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings with one unmistakable storyline: Seattle’s defense has officially become one of the NFL’s most suffocating units. And tonight on The Hawks Eye, I’ll be going live with Field Gulls managing editor Mookie Alexander to break down another dominant performance from Mike Macdonald’s group—and […]

Michigan State Fires Jonathan Smith. …Michigan State Hires Pat Fitzgerald?

Michigan State officially announced Jonathan Smith was to be relieved of his duties effective Sunday. Not long after, the rumor mill started churning Pat Fitzgerald as the candidate to replace Smith as the Spartans head coach. Because we’re a serious operation here at Off Tackle Empire, we come with instant reactions to the news! LincolnParkWildcat: […]

It’s Not Just A Big Game Problem For Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Valencia at the Bernabéu, a week removed from their triumph in the Clásico, feels far longer than a month ago. The international break sits in the middle of that timeline, yet the contrast in performances is so stark that the team from early November already seems like a distant memory. […]