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Bucks NBA Draft Lottery Primer: Where will Milwaukee pick?

It’s an important day for the Bucks: the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery takes place at 2 p.m. Central this afternoon. Shortly thereafter, we’ll know where Milwaukee will select for their first lottery pick since 2016: will they get really (and I mean really) lucky and receive a top-four selection in what’s long been called a […]

On the Road to Louisville

When: Monday February 9 – 7:00 PM Where: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY TV: ESPN Opponent: Louisville Cardinals Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): Louisville 84-79 / Louisville 83-78 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: NC State head coach Will Wade postgame [Va Tech]: “We just have to be more consistent; we’re getting closer than we were. […]

Colts reportedly plan to begin contract negotiations with free agent QB Daniel Jones soon

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts plan to open contract negotiations with pending free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones soon this offseason: “My understanding is the Colts plan to open talks soon with Daniel Jones on a multi-year deal to keep him in Indianapolis,” Pelissero said. “Jones got to Indy last year […]

USC 77, Penn State 75: Missed Opportunity

Alijah Arenas scored seven key points down the stretch, including the game-winning layup with 0.7 seconds left, to send Penn State to its second straight loss. It was a cold start for Penn State from the outside, but threes from Ivan Juric and Justin Houser gave the Lions a 16-14 lead. The first half was […]

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Falls To Minnesota, 63-52

After a brutal West Coast trip, Rutgers women’s basketball returned home to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers early on Super Bowl Sunday. The team celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day by bringing 314 female New Jersey high school student-athletes onto the court at halftime, and also celebrated Letterwinners Day by honoring letterwinners […]

How to Watch Illinois vs. Wisconsin: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

How to Watch Illinois vs. Wisconsin Game Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: Peacock Odds: N/A (Illinois 84.9% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (20-4, 11-2 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Michigan State 85, Illinois 82 (OT) Gameday Reading: Wisconsin Badgers (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) […]

Cubs historical sleuthing: Niekro brothers edition

Usually, I run just one sleuthing photo a day on the weekends during the offseason but I came across this one recently and it was too good to pass up. So let’s do a bit of baseball sleuthing as we wait for today’s Super Bowl to begin. Here we have brothers Joe and Phil Niekro […]

Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball at Minnesota

Maryland men’s basketball is in Minneapolis taking on Minnesota, looking to avoid a five-game losing streak — or at least for a competitive game. Tip-off at 2 p.m. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

Chelsea Team News vs Leeds: Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Romeo Lavia

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior could see as many as three players return from injury from Tuesday night when the team hosts Leeds United. Reece James, FIlip Jorgensen and Romeo Lavia are all in this category, where passing a late fitness test would bring them back into the mix. Let’s start with the captain, James, who […] The post Chelsea Team News vs Leeds: Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Romeo Lavia appeared first on The Sports Bank .

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-26) @ Washington Wizards (14-37)

The Miami Heat travel to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards in a matinee affair on Super Bowl Sunday! What are your predictions and thoughts, as the Heat try to rebound from a tough two-point loss against Boston?! Let us know in our game thread below! Injury Report (at the time of […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (27-26) @ Washington Wizards (14-37) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

CONFIRMED lineups: Valencia vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Valencia in LaLiga. CONFIRMED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Jiménez, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Güler, Gonzalo, Mbappé. Valencia predicted XI: Dimitrievski, Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Gaya, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Rioja, Danjuma, Duro, Beltran. With Barcelona’s victory over Mallorca on Saturday, Madrid need […]

Team Canada arrives in Milano Cortina, Women underway

The women’s tournament is already underway, and the buzz in the Olympic village is the norovirus that appears to be making its way through the teams. Finland had to postpone the start of its games, as several of its players went into isolation to start the tournament. The Finns opened the games against the U.S. women on Feb. 7 and promptly lost 5-0, potentially feeling some of the after effects of the illness. Then there’s the Swiss, who also had several of its players placed in isolation...

Report: Lamar Jackson was actively involved in Ravens’ coaching hires, expected to begin extension talks

According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafalo, Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was “instrumental” in the team’s hiring of new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jackson reportedly participated in virtual interviews with head coaching candidates, including Minter, and was consulted on the hire for […]

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Lazio

MATCH INFO When: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. local time in Italy and across Europe, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 p.m. Central time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. STARTING LINEUPS Juventus starting XI (4-2-3-1/3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners, Cabal; Locatelli (C), Thuram; Cambiaso, McKennie, Yildiz; […]

Liverpool 1, Manchester City 2 – Match Recap: Slow Burn Heartbreak

LIVERPOOL 1 – 2 MANCHESTER CITY Liverpool: Szoboszlai 73’Manchester City: Silva 84’, Haaland 90+3’ Pre-Match The unbeaten streak has ended and we’ve started all over again. We’ve won our last two with ten goals to one after the disappointing loss to Bournemouth in stoppage time, but the real test is here with our rival in […]

Dani Rodriguez stretchered off for Barcelona Atletic

Dani Rodriguez appears to have picked up a serious injury as he had to be stretchered off on Sunday during Barcelona Atletic’s clash with Barbastro. The youngster was injured while running at a defender and appears to have suffered a knee problem. He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and appeared to be […]

MBB: A Close Battle Lost

After getting blown out by Iowa, it seemed as if Men’s Basketball may have packed it in for the season. But Saturday they showed they still had fight left.  With star center Nate Bittle back in the mix and pride at least still on the line, the Ducks went toe to toe with the No. […]

Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews: Outfielders

As we conclude our Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews, it’s time to take a look at a relatively experienced outfield group featuring two returning starters and a couple of interesting newcomers. What can the Wildcats’ outfielders offer in 2026? Jackson Freeman, Junior, RF After a big first-year season featuring 11 home runs and an OPS […]

MLB

Marco Luciano finally has a new home

It took three trips over the waiver wire through claims by three different teams for former top San Francisco Giants prospect Marco Luciano to finally find a home. He was designated multiple times for so many assignments, but the baseball gods finally took mercy on Luciano and let him pass through waivers and land with […]