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Every year, dynamic freshmen enter the Big Ten women’s basketball conference. Now, with an 18-team conference, that is even more true than before. Last season, the quality of new guards in the conference was hard to match across the power conferences. Ohio State women’s basketball benefited from the play of Big Ten Freshman of the […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher is reportedly heading to Columbus. CBS Sports reported Saturday that Discher will take over the same position for Ryan Day’s staff at Ohio State. Discher’s career has taken him to Tulane, Georgia and Louisiana before Illinois, where he arrived in 2023. Over the last two seasons, Illinois’ special teams […]
From The Champaign Room | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Coming off a draw with CF America, CF Pachuca will face Queretaro FC, who just lost to Guadalajara Chivas, on Sunday. For our prediction on this matchup, read on. CF Pachuca vs. Queretaro FC Prediction & Odds CF Pachuca Moneyline: +123 Queretaro FC Moneyline: +218 Draw Moneyline: +233 Predicted Score: Queretaro FC 2, CF Pachuca 1 CF Pachuca vs. Queretaro FC Stat Rankings CF Pachuca (Rank) Queretaro FC (Rank) 2 (16th) Goals Scored 3 (12th) 3 (5t...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
In Saturday’s ACC Action, Syracuse beat Notre Dame 86-72, Florida State handled Stanford 88-80, UNC knocked off Georgia Tech 91-75, Virginia survived BC 73-66, Louisville smacked SMU 88-74, Clemson topped Pitt 63-52, NC State thumped Wake Forest 96-78 and Cal snuck by Miami 86-85. This isn’t meant to be disparaging of either Cal or Florida […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
The Oregon Ducks (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) host the Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) after losing four home games in a row. The Hawkeyes are favored by 9.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The matchup’s point total is set at 133.5. Iowa vs. Oregon Odds Iowa odds to win: -546 Oregon odds to win: +400 Spread: Iowa (-9.5) Total: 133.5 Iowa vs. Oregon Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
When James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s new head coach in November, he had a lot of work in front of him. For one, Franklin hoped to have a strong finish to the 2026 recruiting class with only weeks until signing day. That’s what Franklin did, improving the Hokies from a class ranked in […]
From Gobbler Country | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Missouri Tigers wrapped up their second day of the Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., highlighted by Senior Day celebrations and multiple runners earning top-10 program marks. Rogers Rips Season-Opening Mile Victory Senior Drew Rogers surged past the No. 2 runner to win the men’s […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The top of the ECAC standings have consolidated around four teams. Princeton was in the mix for a while, but some recent setbacks, including losing Saturday to previously-last-place St. Lawrence, has dropped the Tigers off the pace...
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
It was already a big enough weekend, with two of the top teams nationally squaring off in just another Big Ten weekend. But Penn State helped make it extra special, scheduling an outdoor game in famed Beaver Stadium in front of 75,000 people...
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
We’re exactly one week away from the 32nd anniversary of the best of all the big games every played. In the early 1990s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight Super Bowls and lost all four, but man did they help to provide one of the best Super Bowls of all time. Like Tom Petty […] The post Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T. appeared first on The Sports Bank .
From The Bank | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will play on Sunday in the Premier League. Manchester City topped Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, 2-0, but Tottenham drew with Burnley FC 2-2. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur Prediction & Odds Manchester City Moneyline: -141 Tottenham Hotspur Moneyline: +348 Draw Moneyline: +308 Predicted Score: Manchester City 2, Tottenham 1 Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur Stat Ranking...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
On a night when context mattered as much as outcome, San Jose State (6-16, 1-10 MW) once again found itself measuring effort against execution, and depth against reality. The Spartans pushed and prodded for 40 minutes Saturday night at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, but New Mexico’s (18-4, 9-2 MW) balance, shooting, and poise […]
From Mountain West Connection | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
If someone had told me prior to last night’s game that Chelsea were going to make history against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge, I would’ve bet a fair amount that something was about to go very, very wrong for us. Good thing I’m not a betting man! Granted, for the first 45 minutes, something […]
From We Ain't Got No History | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-11, 3-7 Big Ten) bring a six-game slide into a road matchup with the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-12, 0-10 Big Ten), losers of eight straight. Minnesota lost its previous game to Wisconsin, 67-63, on Wednesday. Bobby Durkin starred with 20 points, plus three rebounds and two assists. Penn State lost its previous game to Northwestern, 94-73, on Thursday. Kayden Mingo led the way with 15 points, plus two boards and four assists. When is Minnesota vs. Penn Stat...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Two hot teams square off when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-3, 6-2 AAC) host the Wichita State Shockers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) on February 1, 2026. The Golden Hurricane will put their five-game win streak on the line against the Shockers, who have won three straight. On Wednesday, in its last game, Tulsa defeated North Texas 82-66. With 20 points, Tylen Riley was its high scorer. Wichita State was victorious in its most recent game versus Memphis, 74-59, on Saturday. Kenyon Giles was its high scor...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington made a statement to end his fight with Carlos Castro, scoring a ninth round knockout on a combination that featured a series of right hands, winning the vacant WBC featherweight title. Carrington (17-0, 10 KO) didn’t have it all his way in this fight, which was his first crack at a […]
From Bad Left Hook | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The 2026 ACC Football schedule was released a few days ago. As we do each year, we’ve already told what we like, and what we don’t like, which is what we have below. 9+ Straight Games Too many ACC teams go 9 or more straight weeks without a BYE week. Cal and Pitt go 9 weeks before … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. A Collection of Memos Writer’s Prelude. Today’s memo […]
From Managing Madrid | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Two fast starts, two hat tricks, and a dominant showing from the Flyers’ sixth overall pick in 2025 capped off Michigan State’s weekend sweep of Penn State. Porter Martone had six points as the Spartans took both games, completing the season sweep of the Nittany Lions. The series opened Friday night with an early offensive surge from Michigan State. Anthony Romani and Owen West gave the Spartans a quick two-goal lead before Martone got on the scoresheet, recording the first of his six wee...
From Broad Street Hockey | about 2 months ago | 1 read
After falling behind 19 points in the second half, Rutgers’ comeback attempt came up just short against USC. The Scarlet Knights had the ball and momentum with less than five seconds on the clock, but a last-second turnover would seal the 78-75 win for the Trojans. Kaden Powers would open the scoring for Rutgers, putting […]
From On the Banks | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Notre Dame continued its struggles on the basketball court on Saturday with a 86-72 road loss to the Syracuse Orange. The Irish shot under 50% from the field and 27% from behind the three point line. Without question, the loss of Markus Burton continues to haunt this Notre Dame team. Irish Fall At Syracuse, 72-86 […]
From One Foot Down | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 190 poundsHometown/High School: Erie, PA (McDowell H.S.)Ranking: N/ANotable Offers: Notre Dame, Pitt, Syracuse, and West Virginia The Nittany Lions don’t have a commit in the 2027 class (yet) but they are now on the board with the 2028 class, landing Erie defensive back Deonte Flemings Jr. after a Junior Day event […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
It was a cold, windy day down in Mobile, Alabama for the 2026 Senior Bowl. After a long week of practices, interviews, and fanfare, it was finally time to play some football. Here are the major takeaways from the game. Only one quarterback is worth consideration RP: If you were hoping for some fireworks on […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It was an exciting atmosphere at Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the outdoor game, but Michigan State wrapped up a season sweep of the Nittany Lions with a 5-4 win in overtime. Penn State did a solid job of turning the tide in the second period, but too many mistakes and a near-unstoppable Spartans […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Happy Saturday Husky fans. The Huskies received a verbal commitment today from the top prospect in Idaho. 3 star athlete/linebacker Titus Osterman from Kimberly HS, ID committed to UW after unofficially visiting UW this weekend. Osterman, who is ranked as the 68th best athlete by 247sports has the frame that the Huskies have been covering […]
From UW Dawg Pound | about 2 months ago | 4 reads