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How to Watch Kansas Jayhawks vs. Baylor Bears: Live Stream or on TV

The Kansas Jayhawks (12-5, 2-2 Big 12) will try to continue a five-game home winning streak when they square off against the Baylor Bears (11-5, 1-3 Big 12) on January 16, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Kansas topped Iowa State 84-63. With 19 points, Tre White was its high scorer. Baylor won its previous game versus Oklahoma State, 94-79, on Tuesday. Tounde Yessoufou starred with 23 points, and also had five boards and zero assists. When is Kansas vs. Baylor...

How to Watch Ohio Bobcats vs. Ball State Cardinals: Live Stream or on TV

The Ball State Cardinals (4-13, 0-5 MAC) aim to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Ohio Bobcats (10-8, 4-2 MAC) on January 16, 2026 at John E. Worthen Arena. The game airs on CBS Sports Network. On Tuesday, in its last game, Ohio lost to Toledo 101-85. With 21 points, Javan Simmons was its high scorer. On Tuesday, in its last game, Ball State fell to Akron 87-77. With 30 points, Armoni Zeigler was its high scorer. When is Ohio vs. Ball State and when does it start? This gam...

Creighton vs. Providence: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Providence Friars (8-9, 1-5 Big East) aim to break a three-game home losing streak when they host the Creighton Bluejays (11-7, 5-2 Big East) on January 16, 2026. Creighton was victorious in its previous game against Georgetown, 86-83 in OT, on Tuesday. Austin Swartz starred with 33 points, plus zero rebounds and two assists. In its most recent game, Providence lost to Villanova on Tuesday, 88-82. Its high scorer was Jaylin Sellers with 24 points. When is Creighton vs. Providence and w...

How to Watch DePaul Blue Demons vs. Marquette Golden Eagles: Live Stream or on TV

The Marquette Golden Eagles (6-12, 1-6 Big East) will visit the DePaul Blue Demons (10-7, 2-4 Big East) after losing five straight road games. In its previous game, DePaul fell to UConn on Saturday, 72-60. Layden Blocker scored a team-high 16 points (and added two assists and five rebounds). Marquette lost its most recent game to St. John’s, 92-68, on Tuesday. Chase Ross was its top scorer with 20 points. When is DePaul vs. Marquette and when does it start? This contest between the Blue ...

Kent State vs. Toledo: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Kent State Golden Flashes (13-4, 4-1 MAC) will host the Toledo Rockets (10-7, 4-1 MAC) after winning 10 straight home games. Kent State was victorious in its previous game against Buffalo, 87-81, on Tuesday. Delrecco Gillespie starred with 20 points, plus 15 boards and five assists. Toledo won its most recent game versus Ohio, 101-85, on Tuesday. Sonny Wilson was its leading scorer with 25 points. When is Kent State vs. Toledo and when does it start? This game between the Golden Flas...

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 16, 2026

The Houston Rockets (23-15) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and SCHN. The matchup’s point total is 222.5. If you are aiming to make an informed wager on Friday’s game, find out the best bets available in this matchup, in this article (according to our computer predictions). How to Bet on Rockets vs. Timberwolves Pick the Rockets (-3.5) to Cover The Rockets are 18-20-0 against the spread this season. ...

Kings vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 16, 2026

The Sacramento Kings (11-30) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Washington Wizards (10-29) on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Golden 1 Center as 7-point favorites. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on NBCS-CA and MNMT. The matchup’s over/under is set at 231.5. If you are aiming to make an informed wager on Friday’s game, see the best bets available for this matchup, in the article below (based on our computer predictions). How to Bet on Kings vs. Wizards Pick...

Clippers vs. Raptors Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 16, 2026

The Los Angeles Clippers (17-23) are favored (-2) to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the Toronto Raptors (25-17) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs on SportsNet and FDSSC. The matchup’s point total is set at 216.5. Keep reading for the best bets you can place on Friday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Raptors Pick the Raptors (+2) to Cover Against the spread, the Clippers are 19-...

Nets vs. Bulls Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 16, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets (11-27) are 2-point favorites as they look to turn around a five-game losing streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (19-21) on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Barclays Center. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES and CHSN. The matchup has an over/under of 226.5 points. Check out below to dig into the best bets you can make on Friday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Nets vs. Bulls Pick the Bulls (+2) to Cover The Nets have 17 wins against the s...

Game Review: Maple Leafs throw away a point in maddening OT loss to Vegas

The storylines fixated on Mitch Marner, but lost amid all that drama was the fact that the Maple Leafs needed to keep pace with the rest of the East tonight.  All of Buffalo, Pittsburgh, the Islanders, Boston, and Columbus won, while the Leafs pissed away a point in several heartbreaking ways, blowing 2-0, 3-1, 4-2, […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs throw away a point in maddening OT loss to Vegas appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

NFL Draft: 2026 Underclassmen Declaration Tracker

Underclassmen NFL draft prospects, aside from those seeking an extra year of eligibility or those who are in the national title game, had to declare for the 2026 NFL draft by January 15th. From 2019 to 2021, before the extra eligibility for Covid seasons, NIL payments started and the transfer portal really started to kick […]

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Nick Martinelli: NBA Draft Stock Report on Northwestern Forward

After a 26 year drought, Northwestern returned to the NBA Draft last June when Brooks Barnhizer was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 44th overall pick. Evan Eschmeyer, in 1999, had been the most recent Wildcat selected. Now Nick Martinelli, the nation’s leading scorer, could follow Barnhizer to the NBA this June. Northwestern […] The post Nick Martinelli: NBA Draft Stock Report on Northwestern Forward appeared first on The Sports Bank .

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Friday’s Everton News: Everton prepare for Villa, Coleman return

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Check out some clips from training as the Blues prepare for Aston Villa on Sunday. [EFC] Test your luck with this Everton-Aston Villa player quiz. [EFC] Seamus Coleman is the latest Everton defender making some strides. What do Everton have to get right this transfer window? [BBC] Everton Women […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hornets

The Lakers have suffered this specific type of loss a half-dozen times at this point in the season. A team with athletic wings and some outside shooting torches them defensively and the team can’t keep up on the other end, resulting in a blowout loss. The really frustrating part is that it just happened on […]

Three talking points from Racing 0-2 Barcelona in the Copa del Rey

Barcelona are into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey but were made to work hard for a 2-0 victory in Santander on Thursday night. Hansi Flick’s side scored twice in the second half to continue the defence of their trophy but also suffered a few scares along the way. Let’s look at some of […]

Mexico announce squad for friendlies against Panama and Bolivia

Mexico announce the squad for the Januray matches against Panama and Bolivia. Coach Javier Aguirre named 27 players in the all Liga MX list for the Non FIFA Date friendlies that will start the activity for 2026. Mexico will travel to Panama City to face the Central American team that will also play in the […]

On Bended Knee: Flames 3, Blackhawks 1

The Chicago Blackhawks fell 3-1 to the Calgary Flames in a game on Thursday night that was effectively decided early, with all but one of the scoring coming before the midway point of the first period. The Blackhawks struck first, opening the scoring just 2:44 into the game. Colton Dach worked the puck to Nick Foligno, who snapped a wrist shot past Devin Cooley to give Chicago an early 1-0 lead. right on target for goal no. 249🎯 pic.twitter.com/yJYwFgxSmI — Chicago Blackhawks (...

Hurricanes vs. Panthers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 16

The Carolina Hurricanes play the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, and we have best bets tips right here, if you’re considering a wager. Best Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes +160 17 G in 47 GP Sam Reinhart, Panthers +160 24 G in 45 GP Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes +190 21 G in 39 GP Sam Bennett, Panthers +210 16 G in 45 GP Nikol...

CJ McCollum Scores 20 as Trail Blazers Beat Hawks

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 at home on Thursday night to get back in the win column. The game was close throughout the entire first half and most of the third quarter before the Blazers were able to pull away and come away with a double-digit win. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland […]

Red Wings vs. Sharks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 16

On Friday at 7 p.m. ET, the Detroit Red Wings will meet the San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena. If you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets ideas below. Best Red Wings vs. Sharks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings +140 24 G in 48 GP Dylan Larkin, Red Wings +145 23 G in 48 GP Macklin Celebrini, Sharks +160 24 G in 46 GP Lucas Raymond, Red Wings +200 14 G in 46 GP...

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ frustrating OT loss in Vegas: “We can’t give up that 2-on-1 in the third, and there is no need for that penalty, either”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 23-16-8. On where the game got away from the team after holding a two-goal lead multiple times: Just a couple of mistakes in the third. We gave up a 2-on-1. We took […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ frustrating OT loss in Vegas: “We can’t give up that 2-on-1 in the third, and there is no need for that penalty, either” appeared first on Maple Leafs Ho...

Towson vs. Monmouth Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Towson Tigers (10-5) will try to extend a four-game home winning streak when they take on the Monmouth Hawks (10-5) on January 16, 2026 at TU Arena. Towson was victorious in its most recent game versus UNC Wilmington, 79-68, on Sunday. Tilda Sjokvist led the way with 16 points, and also had one boards and five assists. In its previous game, Monmouth fell to Northeastern on Sunday, 72-67. Alexis Andrews scored a team-high 16 points (and added three assists and zero boards). Watch women’...

How to Watch Evansville Purple Aces vs. UIC Flames Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

MVC action on Friday will see the the Evansville Purple Aces (4-12) host the UIC Flames (7-9) at Meeks Family Fieldhouse, starting at 7 p.m. ET. In its previous game, Evansville lost to Illinois State on Sunday, 82-71. Camryn Runner scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in four assists and six rebounds). On Thursday, in its last game, UIC lost to Illinois State 75-61. With 20 points, Jessica Carrothers was its high scorer. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original p...