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South Alabama vs. Central Michigan: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The South Alabama Jaguars (3-0) aim to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) on November 13, 2025 at McArthur Center. On Saturday, in its last game, South Alabama beat Spring Hill 99-50. With 17 points, Hantz Louis-Jeune was its high scorer. Central Michigan dropped its most recent game to Bradley, 85-54, on Saturday. Keenan Garner starred with 12 points, plus eight boards and zero assists. When is South Alabama vs. Central Michigan and when d...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Josh Giddey Out Again, Will Pistons Be Without Cade Cunningham?

The Chicago Bulls will be without their starting point guard for the second straight game. With a little over an hour before game time, the team downgraded Josh Giddey to OUT with an ankle sprain. He first suffered the injury in the Bulls’ meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While he was able to return to the game and finish things out, the team proceeded to sit him out for Monday’s loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls were able to keep things tight in Giddey’s absence, bu...

3 months ago | 4 reads

Joakim Noah’s New Travel Show is a Reminder of What Makes Him Special

I knew very little about the Pilsen neighborhood and even less about the specific location I was headed. However, as I sat in the backseat of the Grey Toyota Highlander at around 7:35 on Tuesday night, I envisioned something rather grand. Joakim Noah was hosting a private screening of his new travel show NOMAD. The project by NBAT2 , an entertainment company backed by both the NBA and Take-Two Media Interactive, is the organization’s first original series. The premise of the show is simpl...

NBA

3 months ago | 0 reads

Ben Johnson on Vikings Rematch: “We’re a Different Team”

A Ben Johnson quote from his Wednesday press conference put things into perspective as the Chicago Bears head coach set the table for this week’s upcoming game against the Minnesota. There has been much change when it comes to the vibe and energy around Chicago’s football team. And if you don’t see it, then it’s OK. Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson does: “Well, we found out a lot about ourserlves over the course of the season so far. We’re a different team than we were in Week 1, and s...

3 months ago | 3 reads

Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings Week 11: Who to Start at K to Crush Your Week

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Kicker rankings and projections for Week 11. “After ten weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football Kicker rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings !  # Player Team FF Pts 1 Brandon Aubrey DAL 8.1 ...

3 months ago | 1 read

Pre-Gamin’: Bulls at Pistons (6:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

Three losses in a row for the Bulls, all largely due to superstars taking over. Can they snap the skid against a red-hot, but banged Pistons team? Game Info Chicago Bulls (6-4) at Detroit Pistons (9-2) – 6:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and  670 The Score  (Radio) Projected Lineups Chicago Bulls Josh Giddey Tre Young Isaac Okoro Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham Caris LeVert J...

3 months ago | 6 reads

Rutgers vs. Rhode Island Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Rhode Island Rams (3-0) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-1) on November 13, 2025 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. In its previous game, Rutgers lost to Stony Brook on Sunday, 71-54. Its high scorer was Nene Ndiaye with 16 points. On Monday, in its last game, Rhode Island topped Emmanuel (MA) 105-49. With 24 points, Palmire Mbu was its leading scorer. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fu...

3 months ago | 0 reads

How to Watch Ohio Bobcats vs. Morehead State Eagles Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Morehead State Eagles (1-1) face the Ohio Bobcats (1-1) at Convocation Center Ohio on November 13, 2025. Ohio dropped its most recent game to Columbia, 92-74, on Sunday. Bella Ranallo was its top scorer with 18 points. On Friday, in its last game, Morehead State beat Bellarmine 84-68. With 22 points, Landon Forbes was its high scorer. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When is Ohio vs. Morehead State and when do...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Fantasy Football Defense Rankings Week 11: Best Starts at D/ST

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Defense rankings and projections for Week 11. “After ten weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football Defense rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Defense rankings !  # Team FF Pts 1 Patriots 8 2 Texans 7.7 3 Raven...

3 months ago | 3 reads

Fantasy Football TE Rankings Week 11: Best Starts at Tight End

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football TE rankings and projections for Week 11. “After ten weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football TE rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football TE Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Half-PPR TE rankings !  # Player FF Pts 1 Trey McBride 15.2 2 Brock Bowers 14.6 3 ...

NFL

3 months ago | 0 reads

Fantasy Football WR Rankings Week 11: Best Starts at Wide Receiver

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football WR rankings and projections for Week 11. “After ten weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football WR rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football WR Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Half-PPR WR rankings !  # Player FF Pts 1 Ja’Marr Chase 18.7 2 Jaxon Smith-Njigba ...

NFL

3 months ago | 0 reads

Fantasy Football QB Rankings Week 11: Best Starts at Quarterback

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football QB rankings and projections for Week 11. “After ten full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football QB rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football QB Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football QB rankings ! # Player FF Pts 1 Josh Allen 21.3 2 Jalen Hurts 20.8 3 Drake Maye 19...

NFL

3 months ago | 0 reads

The Aaron Glenn Weirdness Makes Me Appreciate Ben Johnson Even More

The Aaron Glenn era in New York has reached peak dysfunction, and it’s not even Thanksgiving. During a press conference on Tuesday, Glenn declined to provide injury updates on Jets players — something he had done to open every press conference this season. Instead, Glenn told reporters to ask fellow reporter, ESPN’s Rich Cimini, for the injury updates. “I’m going to pass on talking about injuries since Rich has all the answers,” Glenn said on Tuesday. “You guys can get all the injuri...

3 months ago | 1 read

NBA Odds for Thunder vs Lakers and Spurs vs Warriors on Wednesday Night, November 12th

Tonight, the NBA odds are lighting up with a pair of must-watch Western Conference matchups that are crucial for both the playoff hunt and betting slips. The action starts with a marquee Lakers vs Thunder showdown as the streaking Lakers, with Luka Doncic putting on an absolute clinic, visit the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder and SGA. This one promises MVP-level drama and a ton of points. Later, we get a fascinating David vs. Goliath-type battle, height-wise, with Stephen Curry and ...

3 months ago | 3 reads

Scott Boras Speaks: Useful Imai Info, Cease Comments, Less Useful (But Mildly Entertaining) Puns

The tortured Scott Boras puns have become fun at this point, haven’t they? We expect them from the super-agent at any of these national baseball gatherings, and he delivers the two-parts corny, one-part clever zingers while holding court with the media. And, occasionally, he mixes in some actually useful info. Boras spoke today at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, and I’ll start with the useful info: Boras said that Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai will be posted November 19, starting his 45-da...

MLB

3 months ago | 0 reads

Blackhawks vs Devils — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks return to the United Center ice for the first time in two weeks coming off a successful road trip. Connor Bedard is one of the hottest skaters in the entire NHL at the moment, and the Blackhawks have been showing steady improvement in a number of areas. Waiting for them will be the New Jersey Devils, who enter Wednesday’s action with the best record in the Eastern Conference. Nothing comes easy in the NHL, and this should be a fun, tough test against a really good Devils sq...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Ben Johnson Expects Jaylon Johnson to Return This Season

Chicago Bears head coach spoke to the media today and delivered some refreshing news: he expects cornerback Jaylon Johnson to return this season. CHGO’s Adam Hoge asked the Bears head coach about Jaylon Johnson and fellow injured cornerback Kyler Gordon: “We should be able to get the back at some point at the end of the season here,” Johnson said. “But kind of to-be-determined on when those clocks will start ticking here. I just saw Jaylon in the weight room. He’s excited about where...

3 months ago | 3 reads

Yup, Noa Essengue Looked the Part in Windy City Bulls Debut!

Noa Essengue did exactly what he was supposed to do in his G League debut. Assigned to the Windy City Bulls on Tuesday, the 18-year-old made the trip up to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to the affiliate’s second regular-season game of the year. The organization chose to hold him out of the season opener this past weekend, having him travel with the team for their two-game road trip. He failed to appear in either outing, making it 10 straight contests without a second on the court for the No. 12 ove...

NBA

3 months ago | 0 reads

Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – November 15, 2025

The No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) are heavy, 12.5-point favorites on the road versus the No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Each squad features a tough rush defense, with the Fighting Irish 14th in the country in that category, and the Panthers third. An over/under of 55.5 points has been set for the outing. Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Fighting Irish (-12.5) Moneyline: Fighting Irish (-485), Panthers (+370)...

3 months ago | 4 reads

LSU vs. Arkansas Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – November 15, 2025

The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-7) and their 21st-ranked scoring offense will meet the LSU Tigers (5-4) and the 20th-ranked scoring defense on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The Tigers are favored by 5.5 points. The over/under is 56.5 in the contest. LSU vs. Arkansas Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Tigers (-5.5) Moneyline: Tigers (-218), Razorbacks (+180) Total: 56.5 points Best LSU vs. Arkansas Promo Code How to Watch LSU vs. Arkansas When: Saturday, November 15, 20...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Indiana vs. Wisconsin Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – November 15, 2025

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) are heavy, 28.5-point favorites at home versus the Wisconsin Badgers (3-6) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Each team has a stout rush defense, with the Hoosiers sixth in the country in that category, and the Badgers 25th. The over/under is set at 44.5 in the contest. Indiana vs. Wisconsin Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Hoosiers (-28.5) Moneyline: Hoosiers (-6667), Badgers (+2000) Total: 44.5 points Best Indiana vs. Wisconsin Promo Co...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Lukewarm Stove: Tradable Starters, Bellinger, Asking Price on Elite Closers, Phillies, Mets, More

MLB Rumors — Man, the GM Meetings are absolutely ripping with MLB rumors this year. Much more than usual. That doesn’t mean there’ll be a ton of early movement (I think it’ll just be a normal offseason in that respect). But I had about 50 tabs open this morning with reports and rumors out of Las Vegas. For your convenience, I’ve collected some of the highlights from those stories, alongside my own perspective, below. Let’s dive in! Starting Pitcher Trade Market No surprises here...

3 months ago | 1 read

Around the NFL: Giants Turn to Jameis Winston, Travis Hunter’s Season Is Over, More

The New York Giants are shaking things up again — this time at quarterback. Interim head coach Mike Kafka announced Wednesday that Jameis Winston will start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers while rookie Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol. Around the NFL: Giants Turn to Jameis Winston, The move pushes veteran Russell Wilson down the depth chart to QB3 and comes just days after the team dismissed head coach Brian Daboll following a fourth straight loss. Dart suffered a...

3 months ago | 5 reads

Blackhawks Recalling Landon Slaggert

André Burakovsky was not at the Blackhawks’ morning skate on Wednesday. Head coach Jeff Blashill indicated he’s a game-time decision. With that in mind — and both Jason Dickinson (who did skate Wednesday morning but isn’t ready to return yet) and Frank Nazar out of the lineup, the Blackhawks need another forward body to fill a lineup. Blashill said after the morning skate that Landon Slaggert will be recalled and go if Burakovsky cannot. Blashill also said Slaggert’s time in Roc...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Are the Cubs Interested in Trading for Angels Outfielder Jo Adell?

Folks who know me well may know that I typically have about 30 to 50 tabs open on my computer at any given time (sadly, not an exaggeration (current count: 43)). There’s just always stuff I want to read, stuff I might want to include in a post, and stuff that might later trigger a new post idea. One tab I’ve had open for weeks is Angels outfielder Jo Adell’s FanGraphs page . At the end of the season, I was just kinda trolling around looking at season performances I hadn’t noticed as they ...

3 months ago | 11 reads