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When Regionals weekend started, there were five Big Ten teams still in the tournament. When it was over, there was one. And it’s probably not the one you think. Let’s break down this travesty. Third Round Matches After a relatively unsurprising first weekend, save for USC’s upset loss in five sets to Cal Poly, the […]
Ben Simmons was the last Sixer to win Rookie of the Year back in 2017-18. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Derik Queen are the favorites to win the award in 2025-26. Flagg, a no-doubter No. 1 overall pick, is picking it up after a tough start to the year with the 10-17 Dallas Mavericks. He […]
The Wisconsin Badgers were embarrassed on the road last week in a 90-60 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, marking the worst loss of the Greg Gard era. While Wisconsin was ice-cold from three, what was even more appalling was the lack of effort defensively, which Gard was not happy about after the game. Speaking to […]
Dan Rafael reports that Erika Cruz, slated to rematch Amanda Serrano on January 3rd, has been pulled from the fight after turning in an “atypical VADA test result for clenbuterol.” Rafael emphasizes that the result is an “adverse finding” rather than an outright failure, “meaning it needs more analysis,” but Serrano will instead face undefeated […]
Dennis Gates, David “Dickey” Nutt and Mike Kelly returned to Harpo’s for Tiger Talk to recap the week and look ahead to the Braggin’ Rights game against the University of Illinois. Here’s what the duo had to say: Dennis Gates On Jacob Crews: You see him do a better job defensively. You see a guy […]
Villanova Wildcats (8-2) “vs” Wisconsin Badgers (7-3) Where: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI) When: Friday, Dec. 19 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +4.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network NET Rankings: Villanova 36, Wisconsin 68 KenPom: Villanova 33, Wisconsin 39 Torvik: Villanova 41, Wisconsin 39 On Wisconsin: […]
A furious fourth quarter comeback would not be enough for Northwestern, as the Wildcats fell 69-68 to Loyola Chicago. The loss was Northwestern’s first to Loyola since Nov. 2023, and the Wildcats’ fifth straight loss after a 6-0 start to the season. The game was marred by a Grace Sullivan ankle injury in the first […]
Two AFC North teams faced off in Week 15 with their seasons on the line, which the other two faced opponents on opposite ends of the standings. Here’s how the division’s games played out: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) The Steelers kept their one-game lead in the division with a 28-15 win in the frigid cold of […]
When the Celtics moved Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons last summer, it was easy to view the trade through a financial lens. Boston needed flexibility. Simons offered shooting, youth, and a smaller expiring deal. It wasn’t a perfect match, but there was enough upside to let it play out and see how he fit within […]
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are really going to fight on Friday, December 19, headlining a Netflix-streamed card from Miami’s Kaseya Center. The journey to get to this fight was as odd as the matchup itself, which pits a social media celebrity with a questionable but profitable professional boxing career against a former multiple-time world […]
Where: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene Oregon When: 11:00AM Pacific Time Watch: B1G+ Listen: Oregon Sports Network The Ducks Women’s Basketball team looks to keep the good times rolling.
Are we finally about to see the Kentucky Basketball debut of Jayden Quaintance? On Wednesday, The Field of 68 reported that there was a chance Quaintance would play Saturday when Kentucky faces Rick Pitino and St. John’s in the CBS Sports Classic. Now, head coach Mark Pope is leaving the door open for Quaintance to […]
Cutter Leftwich has been hired as Kentucky’s new offensive line coach, head coach Will Stein announced Thursday. He is currently Oregon’s assistant offensive line coach and run game coordinator. “Cutter is a great addition to our staff,” Stein said. “He knows what it takes to build a tough, disciplined offensive line, and players have thrived […]
Through 11 games in the 2025-26 season, the Syracuse Orange are giving their fans plenty of presents. After its latest win over Binghamton, Syracuse is now heading into its final non-conference game of the year with a 10-1 record and a five-game winning streak. With the ACC slate looming, the Orange are hoping to continue […]
Speaking on El Larguero (Cadena SER), former Real Madrid player and analyst Alvaro Benito explained why Madrid continue to struggle to put matches away, regardless of the opponent. Benito pointed to recurring lapses after taking the lead. “I haven’t understood those moments of continuing to sit deep and be beaten, allowing them to cross and […]
On the latest 7PM in Brooklyn, actor and Anthony Edwards’ “White Boy of the Year” winner, Timothée Chalamet talked some hoops memories with Carmelo Anthony. So with Chalamet being a certified ball-knower, it’s not a stretch to suggest he’s got some favorite Cuse memories. They didn’t get into it on 7PM in Brooklyn, so until […]
NC State beat Texas Southern by a bunch of points, as it was supposed to, and did that without Darrion Williams, but the defensive effort in the second half especially was not good. Will Wade is just a little fed up about watching the same mistakes happen over and over. Same guys, who make mistakes […]
Hey everyone, time for this week’s survey questions. First up, we are looking back at some of the big individual performances we have seen from our basketball team. Which one has been the most impressive one of the bunch? And second, new head football coach Pat Fitzgerald is continuing to assemble his coaching staff. So […]
Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s adviser Enric Masip has talked up a possible move for Atletico star Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international has been linked with Barcelona for a little while now, although it’s thought his lofty price tag will see the Catalans priced out of any potential move. Yet Masip says that Alvarez would suit […]
Grace Sullivan might be on a tear, but the Wildcats certainly are not. While the senior forward is averaging 24 points per game this season, Northwestern women’s basketball has now lost four games in a row and sits at 6-4 (0-1 B1G). But hope springs eternal; the ‘Cats are back in action today against crosstown […]
IU basketball begins a three-game homestead on Saturday afternoon against Chicago State. The Cougars are 2-10 and only have one win against a Division I opponent. Saturday’s tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on B1G+. Indiana will look to ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball hosts Chicago State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
Women’s Basketball (6-4) In their only game of the week, the women’s basketball team was blown out 95-55 by No. 3 South Carolina. A 29-9 third-quarter performance by the Gamecocks allowed them to quickly pull away in the second half. Penn State shot just 31% from the field in the game and committed 26 turnovers […]
I know, I know—the Chicago Bulls just beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we need to actually find the one piece we need to become contenders (sarcasm). But unfortunately, despite a big win, the Bulls are still on a bit of a cliff dive, and with a potentially stacked 2026 NBA Draft class on the horizon, it’s time to start searching for the light at the end of this dark tunnel. The best way to do that? Understand what the Chicago Bulls need, what this draft class brings, and dive into colleg...
No. 21 Ohio State women’s basketball has two more games before the Christmas holiday, and it starts Thursday against the Norfolk State Spartans of the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference. It is the third game in a line of four mid-major opponents that are more or less a testing ground for Buckeye improvement. Head coach Kevin McGuff’s […]
After a couple home games, it’s time for the North Carolina Tar Heels’ men’s basketball team to head back out on the road. While they’re not headed to full enemy territory, Carolina is set to head to Atlanta this week to take part in the annual CBS Sports Classic doubleheader. This year’s edition will see […]
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