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DK Metcalf - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2026)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS:  DK Metcalf was listed on preseason injury reports due to an undisclosed issue, but he was removed on Wednesday and appears to be 100 percent healthy heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf is a strong starter coming out of […]

Louisville vs. Indiana preview

Louisville Cardinals (7-1) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (7-1) CareSource Invitational Indianapolis – Supporting Mental Health Game Time: 2:15 p.m. Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Indianapolis, Ind. Television: CBS Announcers: Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analysis) and Robbie Hummel (analysis) Officials: TBA Favorite: Louisville by 4.5 Series: Indiana leads, 12-10 Last Meeting: Louisville won 89-61 on Nov. 27, 2024 in the quarterfinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis […]

Celtics cruise past shorthanded Lakers, 126-105, to win 4th straight

With Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart all sidelined, this watered-down version of Celtics-Lakers didn’t carry quite the same weight as many others over the years. But, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jordan Walsh and Payton Pritchard ensured Celtics fans still got their money’s worth. Brown led the way with 30 points, 8 […]

Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s no-show vs. Gonzaga

That was about as bad as it could have been for the Kentucky Wildcats. Playing in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Kentucky’s away from home, this was supposed to be, at the very least, a bounce-back game offensively for the Wildcats. Instead, it was the exact opposite. Like, to a “T” the exact opposite. There were missed […]

Shorthanded Lakers blown out by Celtics

The Lakers couldn’t find enough firepower to stop the Boston Celtics, losing 126-105, on Friday night.  LA had a rough start offensively, allowing the Celtics to take an early eight-point lead. Derrick White drained two quick 3-pointers. At the 6:39 mark, the Lakers were still in single digits with just seven points scored.  Los Angeles […]

Fiorentina loanee update, December 2025

We haven’t checked in with the Fiorentina loanees this year, which is on me. I’ll try to get one of these up every month or so. To make it more consumable, I’ve decided to stop breaking it up by Serie A, Serie B, and foreign leagues, instead combining all the guys who I think could […]

Real Betis vs Barcelona, La Liga: Team News, Match Preview

Real Betis Balompié (5th, 24pts) vs FC Barcelona (1st, 37pts) Competition/Round: 2025-26 La Liga, Matchday 15 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Gavi, Dani Olmo (out) Real Betis Outs & Doubts: Héctor Bellerín, Sofyan Amrabat, Isco (out) Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6.30pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 5.30pm GMT (UK), 12.30pm ET, 9.30am […]

REPORT: TCU Offensive Coordinator Kendal Briles targeted for SEC role

After three years as the TCU Football Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks Coach, and Associate Head Coach, Kendal Briles has his sights set on a return to the SEC. According to first reporting by FootballScoop.com and other sources confirming the report, the South Carolina Gamecocks have targeted Briles as the primary candidate for its open Offensive Coordinator […]

BREAKING: Jimmy Rogers leaves for Iowa State

Washington State head football coach Jimmy Rogers is leaving the program to take the job at Iowa State after one season in Pullman. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was first to announce the hire; Iowa State later confirmed it in a press release. The Iowa State job officially became vacant this morning when it was announced that […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s development reminiscent of another Nets success

Back in his first rebuild, Sean Marks found a couple of diamonds in the rough, guys like Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris, made a few smart draft picks after a few smart trades. Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen and Nic Claxton stand out. And he along with Kenny Atkinson rehabilitated one NBA player who had fallen […]

Marquette Sweeps #7 Western Kentucky!

For the fourth consecutive season — and the first time under first year head coach Tom Mendoza! — Marquette volleyball has advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament! The Golden Eagles took advantage of a favorable draw from the tournament committee and picked up a 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-16) sweep of #7 seed […]

Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread Vol. 657

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

Ter Stegen edges toward full fitness as Barcelona weigh their winter priorities

Marc André ter Stegen’s long road back from summer back surgery is almost over. After months of rehab, the 33-year-old has rejoined group sessions and is progressing smoothly, showing no lingering discomfort from the operation he underwent in late July. His return has been gradual and carefully managed, but the expectation within the club is […]

Football: Coordinating A Historic Haul

Dan Lanning, head coach of Oregon Football, has compiled the exact same record in four seasons as Chip Kelly did when he was at the helm in Eugene. Remember that time? We all do. Oregon Football had climbed out of the pit of “good” teams and shot straight into the stratosphere.  But Chip…well, Chip wasn’t […]

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Virginia vs. Dayton Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Saturday, December 6, 2025

The Virginia Cavaliers (7-1) take on the Dayton Flyers (7-2) as 5.5-point favorites on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The point total in the matchup is set at 144.5. Virginia vs. Dayton Odds Virginia odds to win: -253 Dayton odds to win: +207 Spread: Virginia (-5.5) Total: 144.5 Virginia vs. Dayton Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Where: Charlotte, North Carolina Venue: Spectrum C...

NC State vs. UNC Asheville Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Saturday, December 6, 2025

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (4-4) are heavy underdogs (+22.5) as they try to break a three-game road losing streak when they take on the NC State Wolfpack (5-3) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Lenovo Center. The matchup airs at 1 p.m. ET on The CW Network. The over/under is set at 160.5 in the matchup. NC State vs. UNC Asheville Odds NC State odds to win: -7692 UNC Asheville odds to win: +2200 Spread: NC State (-22.5) Total: 160.5 NC State vs. UNC Asheville Promo Codes Game T...