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The 20 most-read posts across every sport · Feb 16–22, 2026

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The ACC Race for the Double Bye

Duke playes Michigan at the Capital One Arena in Washington. Michigan is favored by 2.5. You’d think being an east coach venue that the Duke faithful would dominate the crowd, but it’s been a while since Michigan has had this kind of potential, so may be well represented. Should be a great game. UNC is […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #1

And so, it begins! The first time our D-backs have taken the field since September 28, and we now begin the slow march towards Opening Day, in slightly less than five weeks. You may be looking at the line-up above, and be going “Who?” with regard to our first starting pitcher of the season, Thomas […]

Badgers wing out for ‘foreseeable future’ with broken wrist

The Wisconsin Badgers had a tough game on the road on Tuesday, losing 86-69 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. And the loss came with some more bad news, as wing Jack Janicki exited the game with a wrist injury and did not return. On Friday, head coach Greg Gard revealed that Janicki will be out […]

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Are You Having Fun Yet?

This offseason has been pretty entertaining. We have had some real doozies in the past and this one is getting up there. The wailing nad gnashing of teeth and angst over the QB position is fantabulous! How can this not be fun? I do many different plans for a reason and often folks will interpret […]

How to Watch: UNC Basketball vs. Syracuse

The North Carolina Tar Heels head up to the JMA Wireless Dome looking to bounce back against Syracuse. Both teams are looking to rebound after suffering heavy losses earlier in the week. Carolina’s embarrassing loss to NC State exposed the backcourt and showed how important Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar are to this team. UNC […]

Purdue Men’s Basketball Gets Revenge on IU: Purdue 93 – IU 64

I hesitate to say that any game at this point in the season is a must win for the Boilermakers with the Big Ten race out of reach, but this game against IU, in Mackey Arena, certainly felt like one that Purdue really needed just for their mental peace. Oh, and seeding, they needed it […]

Previewing No. 14 UVA basketball’s Saturday tilt with Miami

As winners of seven in a row and 12 of the last 14, the Virginia Cavaliers (23-3, 11-2) now have an opportunity for not only another home win, but a chance to add some cushion between them and the third-best team in the ACC. The Miami Hurricanes (21-5, 10-3) travel to JPJ in what looks […]

Game Thread: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14-12) vs Virginia Tech Hokies (17-10)

Time: 12:00 PM Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Location: Blacksburg, VA | Cassell Coliseum, 9,275 capacity TV: ACC Network Streaming: ESPN App Radio: Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network, Demon Deacons App (IOS | Android) Live Stats: Stat Broadcast Twitter: @WakeMBB | @BloggerSoDear | @EssexThayer7 | @Les_Johns | @ConorONeill_DI Instagram: @WakeBasketball Spread: Wake +4.5 Over/Under: 151.5 Wake’s Rating: KenPom: 69 | NET: 64 Opponent’s Rating: KenPom: 59 | NET: 56 […]

Spring Game #1 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays

These 1:00 Eastern starts really mess with my day. Being in Alberta, it is an 11:00 start. I like to get a workout in, but I’m not an early riser, so getting a GameThread together and working out before 11:00 is not going to happen. On the other hand, watching an 11:00 start-time game, doing […]

The Transfer Portal Era of College Athletics, 2026

College athletics, once grounded in loyalty, growth, and tradition, now seems more like free agency without guidelines. It is getting to where there have to be more regulations or guidelines for it to survive. College sports are changing at breakneck speed, and not everyone believes it’s for the better. As the transfer portal and NIL […]

Flyperblog: Flyers management pens letter to fans after embarrassing loss to Rangers

It is extremely important to note that absolutely none of the below is real. This is an entirely fake work of satire by an individual who could and should probably put his brainpower to better use. Thanks for reading! A Message from Danny Briere and Keith Jones to Our Fans: We wanted to take a moment to connect with our loyal and passionate fanbase of lunatics. We know and feel your disappointment with how the franchise has gone to this point. We are just as frustrated and want nothi...

Heat linked to low-risk, high reward All-Star in trade market

The February 5 2026 NBA trade deadline is still quite some time away, but the rumor mill is already starting to heat up— literally and figuratively. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation with the Milwaukee Bucks will assuredly be the most significant trade candidate monitored across the league. However, there are other more modest All-Star names expected to […] The post Heat linked to low-risk, high reward All-Star in trade market appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

How Players Get Wildcards In Tennis

A wildcard is a discretionary invitation granted by a tournament’s organising committee that allows a player to enter the main draw or qualifying draw despite not meeting the ranking cutoff. Discover how wildcards are awarded in tennis — from Grand Slam selection criteria to wildcard playoffs, federation swaps, and injury returns.

Crystal Dunn announces retirement from professional soccer

One of the greatest players in American soccer history is calling it a career. Today, United States Women’s National Team legend Crystal Dunn announced that she is retiring from professional soccer, bringing to an end one of the most prolific careers any American soccer player has ever had. Dunn began her career as a forward, […]

Avalanche vs. Canadiens NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 29

The Colorado Avalanche face the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions right here. Best Avalanche vs. Canadiens Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche -105 38 G in 51 GP Cole Caufield, Canadiens +140 30 G in 53 GP Martin Necas, Avalanche +160 22 G in 51 GP Brock Nelson, Avalanche +180 27 G in 51 GP ...