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The Daily Mauling: 1/30/26

Kansas Jayhawks News Students are going all out to get tickets for this weekend’s game against BYU What NBA superstar did Bill Self compare Darryn Peterson to? What does Self expect to see out of BYU? The KC Star dives in Links! Should medical marijuana regulations be relaxed further? There will be no partial government […]

“Scared money don’t make money”. How one sentence about Max Christie hit the nail on the head

“Scared money don’t make money”, ABC play-by-play announcer Mike Breen said after a Max Christie sidestep three pointer when the Dallas Mavericks met the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.  And with that sentence, he managed to summarize a developing story in Dallas involving Max Christie, Klay Thompson and confidence. You cannot be afraid to make […]

Top Player Prop Bets for Magic vs. Raptors on January 30, 2026

Player prop bet odds for Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes and others are available when the Orlando Magic host the Toronto Raptors at Kia Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Magic vs. Raptors Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSFL, and TSN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Orlando, Florida Venue: Kia Center NBA Props Today: Orlando Magic Desmond Bane Props PTS REB AST 3PM 19.5 (Over: -105) 4.5 (Over: ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Pelicans vs. Grizzlies on January 30, 2026

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trey Murphy III are two of the players with prop bets available when the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans square off at Smoothie King Center on Friday (opening tip at 7:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSE and Gulf Coast Sports Live Stream: Fubo Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center NBA Props Today: New Orleans Pelicans Trey Mu...

Top Player Prop Bets for Knicks vs. Trail Blazers on January 30, 2026

Sportsbooks have set player props for Karl-Anthony Towns, Deni Avdija and others when the New York Knicks host the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP and MSG Live Stream: Fubo Location: New York City, New York Venue: Madison Square Garden NBA Props Today: New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns Props PTS REB AST ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Warriors vs. Pistons on January 30, 2026

Sportsbooks have set player props for Stephen Curry and others when the Golden State Warriors host the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. How to Watch Warriors vs. Pistons Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, NBCS-BA, and FDSDET Live Stream: Fubo Location: San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center NBA Props Today: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry Props PTS REB AST 3PM 27.5 (Over: -...

Recap/Analysis: Hornets defeat Mavericks in a rookie showdown

Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg dueled all night, and ultimately Knueppel’s Charlotte Hornets were able to narrowly escape with a last second win. The Summary The Hornets got out to an early lead thanks to a barrage of threes, several of which game from Kon Knueppel. Meanwhile, PJ Washington sought revenge against his former team […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets defeat Mavericks in a rookie showdown first appeared on At The Hive .

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Jan. 30

Good morning, it’s Friday, January 30th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-20 and play the Phoenix Suns tonight at 9 PM. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. This is Cleveland’s second and final game against the Suns this season. They previously beat the Suns at home on New Year’s Eve. We hope you like […]

Anfernee Simons addresses trade rumors and more at charity event

On the Celtics off day, Anfernee Simons gave back to the Boston community and hosted the 2025-26 ‘Fit For a Cause’ event at the Auerbach Center. The purpose of the program is to encourage individuals to lead healthy and active lifestyles, while simultaneously raising money for their communities. Simons was joined by fifty Boston Scientific […]

Cracks in the armor

Over the last ten games, the Celtics are 5-5 with clutch losses to the Spurs, Pacers, Bulls, and Pistons. Only the Hawks on Wednesday night really roughed up Boston. There hasn’t exactly been a statistical drop off from their overachieving regular season. Poor shooting has bit them in the butt every third game or so, […]

Rockets fly past Hawks 104-86 with strong second half

The Rockets, as perhaps an oracular punishment for blowing a lead against the Spurs the night before, and getting embarrassingly run off the court to close that game, were sent out on the road to Atlanta the very next night. There was little doubt that the Rockets would in fact play this game, but considerable […]

Utah Jazz free agency rumors: New intel on the Wizards and Walker Kessler

It was reported a few days ago about the Washington Wizards’ interest in Walker Kessler by Tim MacMahon. Michael Scotto added some new insight to that interest in Kessler. From Scotto: The Washington Wizards are the latest team, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, interested in Utah Jazz enter Walker Kessler. Previously, the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles […]

Lakers vs. Wizards preview: Welcome back, Austin Reaves!

The Lakers (28-18) look to quickly get back to the winning column in Washington where they will take on the struggling Wizards (11-34). This is the first matchup between the teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards When: 4 p.m. PT, Jan. 30 Where: Capital One Arena Watch: Spectrum SportsNet […]

Timberwolves 123, Thunder 111: Lightning in a Bottle

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! Despite the game being their fourth in five nights, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was their third straight victory after losing their previous five games, including an awful night at Target Center last Sunday. Before […]

The Price of Performance: NBA Players and Their Painkiller Reliance

In the high-octane world of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the pressure to perform is immense. Players are often expected to push through injuries and keep competing, leading many to turn to painkillers as a means of coping. This growing reliance on medication raises significant concerns about the long-term health effects on athletes, as well […] The post The Price of Performance: NBA Players and Their Painkiller Reliance appeared first on The Sports Bank .

On This Day (30 Jan 1957): League & FA Team Up To Investigate Sunderland Finances

Most Sunderland supporters are acquainted with Mr Smith. Regardless of age, you know the name, because Mr Smith, to this day, is inextricably linked to the club’s shift from top-flight elite, The Team of all the Talents, and ‘The Bank of England Club’ to a yo-yo club bouncing between second and first divisions, and occasionally […]

Porter Jr. shines while Nets drop seventh in a row, lose to Nuggets 107-103

On their road trip out in the wild, wild west, the tank-committed Brooklyn Nets went for their not-so-magnificent seventh loss in a row tonight. The Denver Nuggets, knocking on San Antonio’s door for the second seed in their respective conference, were eager to oblige. The deal looked jeopardized more than once, but eventually, everyone got […]

Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey’s game-winner lifts Sixers over Kings

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 18VJ Edgecombe – 6Joel Embiid – 6Paul George – 6Andre Drummond – 2Jared McCain – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers welcomed Western Conference foe the Sacramento Kings […]

Mavericks vs. Hornets Recap: Knueppel gets last word on Flagg in Charlotte’s 123-121 win at Dallas

After pouring in 49 points on Thursday to will the Dallas Mavericks (19-29) back against the Charlotte Hornets (21-28), Cooper Flagg’s pass on Dallas’ final possession of the game was deflected by his former roommate at Duke, Kon Knueppel. Knueppel’s two free throws as Flagg hustled back to defend the ensuing fast break were the […]

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-25) will look to Deni Avdija (25.8 points per game, 13th in NBA) when they attempt to take down Jalen Brunson (27.6, eighth) and the New York Knicks (29-18) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. It begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on KUNP and MSG. In their last time out, the Knicks won on Wednesday 119-92 against the Raptors. The Trail Blazers lost their last matchup 115-111 against the Wizards on Tuesday. In the win, Mikal Bridges paced the Knicks with 3...