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Lightning Morning News: 2026-27 Salary Cap set at $104 million

With league revenues continuing to operate at a healthy clip, the NHL let their franchises know what their cap for next season is going to look like. As has been speculated for some time, the 2026-27 upper limit will be at $104 million, an increase of $8.5 million over the current ceiling. That also means that the salary cap floor is going up from $70.6 million to $76.9 million. The @NHL and @NHLPA announced that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2026-27 League Year, pursuant t...

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Oklahoma and Kentucky suffer upsets, Vandy stays perfect and LSU gets on track in SEC action

On Wednesday night, the Big 12 delivered the women’s college basketball drama. Thursday, it was the SEC’s turn. The second week of SEC action arrived with both expected and unexpected results that are certain to keep things interesting. Here are the four big takeaways from Thursday night’s results. Texas, South Carolina take care of business […]

Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

SEC action on Sunday will see the the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels (15-3) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-3) at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, starting at 6 p.m. ET. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Oxford, Mississippi Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Last Game For Each Team Ole Miss beat Oklahoma 74-69 in its last game. Cotie McMahon led the way with 22 ...

Missouri vs Alabama Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 12

The Missouri Tigers (12-6) will try to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide (16-1) on January 12, 2026 at Mizzou Arena. The matchup airs on SEC Network. Missouri vs. Alabama NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Columbia, Missouri Venue: Mizzou Arena Last Game For Each Team Missouri suffered defeat by a final score of 99-68 in their last game against Vanderbilt. Leading the way on offense for t...

Georgia Tech vs Clemson Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

ACC play on Sunday will see the the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-10) host the Clemson Tigers (12-5) at Hank McCamish Pavilion, tipping off at 4 p.m. ET. Georgia Tech vs. Clemson NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Atlanta, Georgia Venue: Hank McCamish Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Georgia Tech fell to Virginia 61-59 in its last game. Talayah Walker led the way with 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals, followed by Br...

LSU vs Texas Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Texas Longhorns (18-0) hope to continue an 18-game win streak when they visit the LSU Tigers (15-2) on January 11, 2026 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game airs on ESPN. LSU vs. Texas NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Where: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center Last Game For Each Team In their last outing, LSU picked up an 80-59 victory over Georgia. The Tigers were led by Flau’jae Johnson, who ended the...

Oregon vs Michigan State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Michigan State Spartans (15-1) will try to continue a seven-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Oregon Ducks (14-3) on January 11, 2026 at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon vs. Michigan State NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Eugene, Oregon Venue: Matthew Knight Arena Last Game For Each Team Oregon prevailed by a final score of 71-66 in their last game against USC. Leading the way on offense for the Ducks was Ehi...

Kentucky vs Oklahoma Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Oklahoma Sooners (14-2) will visit the Kentucky Wildcats (15-2) after winning three road games in a row. Kentucky vs. Oklahoma NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Venue: Memorial Coliseum Last Game For Each Team Kentucky, led by Tonie Morgan with 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists, fell short in a 64-51 defeat to Alabama in their most recent outing. Asia Boone added 12 points. With a fin...

Michigan vs Wisconsin Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Michigan Wolverines (13-2) hope to extend a 10-game home winning streak when they host the Wisconsin Badgers (11-5) on January 11, 2026. Michigan vs. Wisconsin NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan Venue: Crisler Center Last Game For Each Team In Michigan’s last game, they defeated Penn State 105-65. The Wolverines were led by Mila Holloway, who finished with 18 points, and Te’Yala Delfosse, with 17 points and ...

Texas A&M vs Vanderbilt Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Vanderbilt Commodores (16-0) will look to extend a 16-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) on January 11, 2026 at Reed Arena. Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: College Station, Texas Venue: Reed Arena Last Game For Each Team In their last outing, Texas A&M earned a 74-66 win against Florida. The Aggies were led by Fatmata Janneh’s 22 points and nine r...

Texas A&M vs Vanderbilt Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Vanderbilt Commodores (16-0) will look to extend a 16-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) on January 11, 2026 at Reed Arena. Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: College Station, Texas Venue: Reed Arena Last Game For Each Team In their last outing, Texas A&M earned a 74-66 win against Florida. The Aggies were led by Fatmata Janneh’s 22 points and nine r...

Northwestern vs Rutgers Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 11

The Northwestern Wildcats (6-10) take a 10-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-8), who have lost four straight. Northwestern vs. Rutgers NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Evanston, Illinois Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Northwestern fell short in a 79-47 defeat to Minnesota. The Wildcats were led by Xamiya Walton, who wound up with 16 points, while Grace Sulli...

When Jayson Tatum returns…

Things have gone very well for the Boston Celtics thus far this season. Far better than just about anyone could have imagined. That alone is a victory and sets up the team for future success in the years to come. But from a current season perspective, it is merely a feel good story if the […]

What Mark Pope’s buyout would look like if Kentucky ever pulled the plug

When Mark Pope signed his contract at Kentucky in April 2024, it came with both optimism and significant financial commitment. Pope agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million deal, starting at $5 million in Year 1 with $250,000 annual raises through the 2028–29 season, when he would earn $6 million. The contract also included performance-based incentives, […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 1/9/26

With things at a standstill on the Cody Bellinger front, more rumors are floating about their supposed Plan B, Bo Bichette. Jon Heyman reported that the Yankees are looking at Bichette “more seriously.” The Phillies have also expressed interest in Bichette, as have the same Blue Jays that he just left at the start of […]

The Bear’s Den, January 9, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Forget Dry January. Chicago’s drink of the moment is an $8 Bears Bomb Bomb us! Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson focused on being good teammate after being benched Stevenson didn’t play a single snap Sunday against the Lions. To attack Packers’ weakness and cover up their own, Bears need to rely […]

Friday Morning Fly By: Power’s still off

*The Flyers decided to try and win a game by scoring only one single goal and turns out that’s a bad strategy. Power play stinks. Sitting on leads stinks. Game stunk! Recap ! *Travis Konecny left the game with a reported upper body injury. Hard to say what actually happened there, but it’ll stink if it’s serious! [ BSH ] *It was a nice homecoming for our old pal Scooty Loots, who got a nice little ovation when he wa announced at the XBox last night. [ Inquirer ] *Which makes sen...

Rhamondre Stevenson pushes through adversity to deliver for Patriots

It was a challenging year for Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. After dealing with the loss of his father back in March, Stevenson’s season then started on a rough note. The Patriots’ lead back continued a trend of bad ball security issues, losing three fumbles over a three-game. He then suffered a toe injury that […]