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Comparing the Raptors, in great detail, to their best competition in the NBA's East. The post How the Raptors stack up in the revamped Eastern Conference: Part One first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick ended up being one of Chris Grier's finest moments at the end of his tenure as the Miami Dolphins general manager.
Purdue used a strong middle twenty minutes of their game against a feisty but overwhelmed Rutgers squad to grab an important road B1G win. With the trio of TKR, Smith, and Loyer leading the way, Purdue shot 38.5% (10/26) from behind the arc although they went just 3/12 in the second half. Purdue continued their […]
Less than a week ago, the vibes were at an all-time high in Detroit. Frank Ragnow was set to return, the Detroit Lions had a chance to get even with the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, and it was finally time to re-join the playoff picture. What a difference a week makes. This week, we […]
In the first day of ACC/SEC Challenge, the ACC performed far better than it did last year: Syracuse knocked off Tennessee 62-60, UNC took care of Kentucky 67-64, Virginia Tech took out South Carolina in overtime, 86-83, Miami beat Chris Beard’s Ole Miss 75-66 and Notre Dame got by Mark Mitchell and Missouri, 76-71. Duke […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Packers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Green Bay Packers put in one of their best performances of the season on Thanksgiving […]
Braves Franchise History 1963 – The Milwaukee Braves acquire outfielder Felipe Alou, catcher Ed Bailey, pitcher Ernie Bowman and infielder Ernie Bowman from the Giants in exchange for catcher Del Crandell and pitchers Bob Hendley and Bob Shaw. 1974 – The Braves send catcher Jim Essian to the White Sox in exchange for Dick Allen […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange basketball team was without its top dog against No. 13 Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Orange went on to win 62-60 without Donnie Freeman, who missed a fourth straight game with a right leg injury. Freeman sustained the injury prior to the Players Era tournament and missed all […]
Sunlight is a great disinfectant, as the saying goes, and in the harsh light of the morning a great many truths can be seen. The Atlanta Falcons have been hesitant to let that light in, given that in the darkness they’ve been mired in, slumbering shadows of the past and the dancing shadows of what […]
Remember a few months ago when we were worried about Eli Drinkwitz’s high school recruiting bonafides? That was a fun time, huh? Mizzou’s newly-extended head coach has worked through a lot of flaws since he arrived in Columbia, but one thing he’s never struggled with has been connecting with high school recruits. He and his […]
The Carolina Panthers met the expectations of the vast majority of their fans for the 2025 season before their bye week. Now, with four games left to play on the season, they have the opportunity to exceed them. Unless the Panthers lose to the hapless New Orleans Saints next week, we’re going to spend the […]
The Philadelphia Eagles were credited with two sacks on Friday, but Caleb Williams nearly evaded one, and he was a few inches away from avoiding the second one. Even with the two sacks allowed, he and the Chicago Bears have done a phenomenal job in getting that aspect of his game under control. Last year, […]
What a wild first quarter of the season its been. Some would say there’s been more ups and downs than the 2024-25 season. Surely, the fans are exhausted, but they’ll always be here. As long as they’re here, we need to hear from them. Let’s hear you again! Welcome to Canis Pulsus Vol. 45! For […]
There is a chance that at some point in 2025, the Yankees will have a truly excellent starting rotation. Max Fried and Carlos Rodón are coming off of great seasons, Cam Schlittler is looking to make more noise in his sophomore campaign, Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil hope to bounce back from injury-riddled seasons, while […]
This season marks the third year of the ACC/SEC Challenge. In 2023, the conferences split the set of 14 games at seven a piece. Last year, the SEC won 10 of the 16 games. Could the SEC run the table in 2025, sweeping all 16 games? Per ESPN Analytics, the SEC team is favored in […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) Laurent Brossoit begins AHL conditioning stint as Blackhawks seek trade partner ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks power rankings: Connor Bedard’s Hart case, the black jerseys, UC attendance surge ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 12/1: Number Munchers! ( SCH ) The percentages are flattening out, except for one guy ( Fels...
For the second-straight season, the Conference USA Championship runs through Jacksonville, AL. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4, 7-1 CUSA) are only in their third year of FBS membership, but they’re already looking to wrap up their second CUSA title after annihilating WKU 52-12 on the league’s grandest stage last December. This time, Jax State’s opponent […]
Winston Bishop, closeted Wicked fan and resident of the loft in apartment 4D, located somewhere in Los Angeles, California, was burning rubber and bolting to the Mexican border. Between belts of “Popular” and “Defying Gravity”, Winston fights the waning night with his falsetto prowess. With vocal cords, he battles nocturnal demons and wills himself through […]
Good morning, baseball fans! Yesterday, Steven wrote about the news that the San Francisco Giants are reportedly not interested in spending the money it would take to pursue Japanese RHP Tatsuya Imai, or really any big name I cannot improve upon Steven’s commentary, because it is absolutely spot-on. Personally, I can’t say that I’m surprised […]
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hard to believe we’re already into December (which means we’re that much closer to February, when pitchers and catchers report). This week is off to a slow start for free agent signings and blockbuster trades, but perhaps the executives around MLB are just finalizing their wish lists to send to Santa. In […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home for a match against the Portland Trail Blazers. Slowing Deni Avdija Avdija is coming off a string of ridiculous games for the Blazers. He put up 31 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in Portland’s most recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Avdija had 37 points and […]
I’m sure you were expecting the exciting conclusion to my simulation as the Colorado Rockies general manager in Out of the Park Baseball. Unfortunately, with the holiday festivities last week, I just haven’t had the time to sit down and dive into the game. I do, however, have the time to continue my critically acclaimed […]
MLB.com’s Anne Rogers looks at some trade targets (and one free agent) for the Royals in the outfield. She included the usual suspects, but brought in Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle. Doyle took a step back from his breakout 2024 season, in which he slashed .260/.317/.446 and posted a 3.6 fWAR. In ‘25, Doyle hit […]
NFL mock draft 2026: 4 QBs in first round, plus the Arch Manning dilemma Saints find their QB of the future. Indianapolis Colts sign new kicker after waiving Michael Badgley That was quick. Ex-Saints Star Tyrann Mathieu Opens Door To NFL Comeback After retiring abruptly, could a return be in the works?
In this installment of The Recruiting Notebook, we meet a big, physical offensive tackle with tons of potential: Zoarville (OH) Tuscawaras Valley 4-star OT Ben Congdon. Bio Under the leadership of Mario Cristobal, the foundation of the roster are the offensive and defensive lines. To help reload the OL, Miami turned their attention to Zoarville […]
In this installment of The Recruiting Notebook, we meet a legacy talent who adds depth and talent to Miami’s offensive line: Tampa (FL) Tech 3-star OL Canon Pickett. Bio Miami prides itself on their offensive line. To keep that going into the future, the Canes looked in the direction of Tampa (FL) Tech 3-star OL […]