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Gameday is finally here for the 2026 Ole Miss Rebel football team. It’s the first opening game for Pete Golding as a head coach, as well as Trinidad’s as a starting quarterback at the D1 level. The moment won’t be too big for either after knocking off Georgia in the playoffs together last season. But […]
“I hate it for Dylan. I love Dylan. You know, if anyone says anything about Dylan, just know this, the kid had a broken leg, and he was warming up and begging me to play. That’s all you gotta know about that kid and who he is…And I’m very grateful for him.” – Nebraska Head […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to make any trades for a receiver at the NFL trade deadline. That said, they did sign free agent Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad. Valdes-Scantling spent the first four seasons of his career with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay with the Packers before going to Kansas City and winning a […]
With the much-anticipated return of J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings not only managed to overcome the largest point-spread of the KOC era, but also the biggest upset win since 2010 against the Detroit Lions. The oddsmakers, who tend to be adept at such things, the national sports media bloviators, and, sadly, yours truly, didn’t think the Vikings […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article originally ran on the 60th anniversary of this game, in 2023. I’m reposting it, lightly edited, as part of the walkoff wins series. 1963 was a watershed year for the Chicago Cubs. The widely-mocked College of Coaches was quietly ended. Bob Kennedy led the team for the entire […]
Whenever North Dakota or South Dakota gets its in-state rivalry game, it’s always a big weekend. The “Nickel Trophy” game between UND and NDSU has had a lot on the line as of late while the “South Dakota Showdown” between SDSU and USD has been equally as impactful. This year, however, not only are the […]
Thursday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Vegas Golden Knights (7-2-3, -128 on the moneyline to win) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (6-5-2, +106 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch the Golden Knights-Lightning game on ESPN+. Golden Knights vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada Favorite: Golden Knights (-128) Und...
Thursday’s NHL lineup features a contest between the favored Dallas Stars (7-3-3, -189 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Anaheim Ducks (8-3-1, +157 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. ESPN+ will show this Stars versus Ducks matchup. Stars vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas Favorite: Stars (-189) Underdog: Ducks (+157) Over...
The New Jersey Devils (9-4) are favored at home (-162 moneyline odds to win) against the Montreal Canadiens (9-3-1, +136 moneyline odds). The contest on Thursday begins at 7 p.m. ET from Prudential Center on ESPN+. You can tune in to see the Devils look to knock off the the Canadiens on ESPN+. Devils vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey ...
Thursday’s NHL slate features an expected close contest between the Los Angeles Kings (6-4-4) and the Florida Panthers (6-6-1) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Kings are -115 on the moneyline to win against the Panthers (-105) in the game, which starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings-Panthers game can be watched on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Kings vs. Panthers Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Str...
Thursday will feature an NHL contest between the road favorite Ottawa Senators (6-5-2, -134 on the moneyline to win) and the Boston Bruins (8-7, +112 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch on ESPN+ as the Senators try to take down the Bruins. Senators vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts Favorite: Senators (-134) Underdog: Bruins (+112)...
The Carolina Hurricanes (8-4) have -188 moneyline odds to win when they host the Minnesota Wild (5-6-3), who have +156 odds, on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to watch the Hurricanes and Wild meet on ESPN+. Hurricanes vs. Wild Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina Favorite: Hurricanes (-188) Underdog: Wild (+156) Over/under: 6 ...
What has gotten into Chris Ballard? Did he have an epiphany or…? The GM for the Indianapolis Colts doesn’t make mid-season trades. Ballard doesn’t give up two first round picks for anyone. Heck, he doesn’t make many moves at all. Ballard moves around the game board in a systematic way and almost never deviates. Getting […]
The new era of Nationals baseball is right around the corner. Today the Washington Nationals released their 2026 Spring Training schedule. There is always an element of hope and newness to Spring Training, but this year will have even more of that with the new regime. The Nats open up their spring on February 21st […]
After only three days of rest since their unexpected trouncing of the Falcons in Week 8, the Fins were at it again: this time at home against the 3-5 Ravens, a team struggling as of late without their star quarte— JK, he’s back. Jackson’s return brought everything to equilibrium Beating Atlanta by 24 points was […]
The Eagles were active ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and among moves made earlier in the season, the team brought in three new players this past week. General Manager Howie Roseman spoke to reporters after the deadline, and explained some of their roster moves and their philosophy of not being afraid to fail. “Excited […]
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Welcome back to Around The Corner – the weekly installment covering the biggest news in Virginia athletics. It’s an all-around winning season in Charlottesville. The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team secured an 87-53 win in the season opener against Rider University on Monday, which also marked head coach Ryan Odom’s inaugural game as a ‘Hoo. […]
Dallas wanted to rebuild the defensive group in 2025, but was it enough?
We’ve got a couple of small newsy items for you today. First: the Brewers have re-upped with Main Street Sports Group, which owns FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, for the 2026 season. What this means for you is that, as of now, nothing will change in how games are distributed. FanDuel Sports Network will continue to […]
The Athletics announced on Wednesday afternoon a few roster moves. Backup catcher Willie MacIver and right-handed reliever Michel Otañez were both claimed off waivers by the division-rival Texas Rangers, ending their brief tenures with the A’s: In addition, relievers Anthony Maldonado and Ben Bowden have also elected to test free agency rather than accept an […]
It was an excruciating day at the J Stadium on Tuesday, as Juventus came agonizingly close to a winning goal against Sporting CP, only to be denied by last-second blocks, misjudged runs, or high-level saves by goalkeeper Rui Silva. In short, rotten luck. Given the position the result puts Juve in in the League Phase, […]
Going into the season, fans and media alike wondered how Houston’s offense would perform with the addition of Kevin Durant and the loss of Fred VanVleet. However, despite the loss of Fred VanVleet and the task of integrating new players into the lineups, Houston has the best offensive rating at 123.2, according to NBA.com. So […]
Top Rank, still on the hunt for a broadcast partner, announced on Twitter that its next two shows will air on their Top Rank Classics streaming service. That platform, which you can access for free via various services, hosted Mikaela Mayer’s win over Mary Spencer this past Saturday. The first of the two sees Rafael […]
It’s finally happening. Notre Dame fans will be able to cross Auburn off the list of teams the Irish haven’t played. From the ND press release: Notre Dame Football Announces Series with Auburn SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame football team has announced that Notre Dame and Auburn will play Sept. 25, 2027, at Notre Dame Stadium, […]
The Texas Rangers have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and pitcher Michel Otanez from the Athletics of California, the team announced today. In addition, outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney cleared waivers and have become free agents, the team announced. With those moves, the 40 man roster remains at 35. MacIver, 29, was a 9th round […]