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Sixers grind out Play-In win over Magic, to face Celtics in first round

Ah screw it, bring on the Celtics. The Sixers out battled the Orlando Magic 109-97 in the first round of the Eastern Conference Play-In tournament Wednesday night. They have now earned the seventh seed in the East and will take on Boston in the first round of the playoffs, beginning Sunday afternoon. Tyrese Maxey led […]

Pens Points: Losers of seven straight

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators duked it out in Canada’s capital city on Thursday night. It was largely a no-show performance for a Penguins team that looks defeated and deflated at the moment. The Senators took a 4-0 victory as Pittsburgh’s losing streak reached seven […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 12/19/25

The offseason saw some motion on Thursday, with Michael King inking a new deal to go back to the Padres. King wasn’t quite at the top of the starting pitcher market after an injury-marked 2025, but his transition into the rotation the last two years has been a resounding success and he got paid for […]

Time For Simon Adingra To Shine?

Wouldn’t that be a story? Simon Adingra returns to Brighton and turns on the style to show them just what they are missing. It’s fair to say his Sunderland career has not taken off to date, and it’s time to stake his claim before the likes of Chemsdine Talbi and Bertrand Traoré return from AFCON. […]

Three things we learned – Manchester City 2-0 Brentford

A much changed Manchester City swept Brentford aside to qualify for the semi finals of the Carabao Cup. Rayan Cherki’s thunderbolt and Savinho’s heavily deflected effort meant City progressed to the final four of the competition for the first time since they last won it in 2021. They’ll face Newcastle United in the semi finals, […]

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Construction, Part III

I have nothing to add in regard to Dustin May that hasn’t already been said.  A plan and direction seem to be emerging.  I will continue to watch, turn the pages and see how the story unfolds.  In the meantime, I’ve tried to assemble more mental floss as the off-season slowly unfolds. This is a […]

Recap/Analysis: Hornets put on a show in win over Hawks

Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, and Brandon Miller all put a bunch of highlights on tape to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a win. The summary The Hornets jumped out to an 8-0 lead with some disruptive defense and bouncy offense. They maintained their active ball movement on offense and all of the key players made […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets put on a show in win over Hawks first appeared on At The Hive .

Golden Nuggets: Sam Darnold, 49ers Legend

Seahawks beat Rams in thriller: What the NFC West shift means for the 49ers“If the 49ers win out—including what could be a pivotal Week 18 matchup against Seattle at Levi’s Stadium—they would have a legitimate claim to the top spot in the conference. A win in Week 18 would mean the 49ers sweep the Seahawks […]

A Matter of Time

Not many coaches have done more for a single program than Rick Gotkin has done for Mercyhurst...

Barça president Laporta attacks Real Madrid: “They have a crappy television channel from which they spew lies”

Barcelona president Joan Laporta continued his attack towards Real Madrid, this time during Barça’s Christmas dinner. “They practice cynicism and excessive arrogance; they have a TV mess from which they spew lies and constantly and permanently poison. I have to say that this level we have reached also generates envy, and that is very poorly […]

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, December 19, 2025

The Boston Celtics (15-11) square off against the Miami Heat (15-12) as 6.5-point favorites on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and NBCS-BOS. The over/under is set at 233.5 for the matchup. Celtics vs. Heat Odds Celtics odds to win: -245 Heat odds to win: +200 Spread: Celtics (-6.5) Total: 233.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Heat Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts TV: FDSSUN an...

Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, December 19, 2025

Two of the NBA’s best scorers hit the court when Jalen Brunson (seventh, 28.7 PPG) and the New York Knicks (19-7) host Tyrese Maxey (third, 31.5 PPG) and the Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and MSG. The Knicks are 5.5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 229.5. Knicks vs. 76ers Odds Knicks odds to win: -198 76ers odds to win: +166 Spread: Knicks (-5.5) Total: 229.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. 76ers Game Ti...

Rumour Mongering: Guehi, Semenyo, Elliot, Contract Renewals and More

The Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele conducted a wide-ranging Q&A on Liverpool FC, covering transfers, contract renewals, and more. Let’s comb through the highlights. On a potential Antoine Semenyo transfer, he had this to say: “Semenyo was certainly one that was talked about at Anfield at the start of the summer window. Now the only problem […]

Friday Habs Headlines: Looking for more from Cole and Nick

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Production from Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki has slowed in recent weeks, especially at even strength. [ La Presse ] Suzuki reportedly sits on the bubble when it comes to Team Canada at the Olympics. [ RDS ] Could Oliver Kapanen have played himself into contention for Team Finland? [ NHL.com ] Adam Engstrom is gaining momentum with the Habs. [ Journal de Montreal ] From a QMJHL trial to a Canadiens draft selection, Alexis Cournoyer h...

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‘They spew lies’ – Barcelona president Joan Laporta hits back at Real Madrid and Florentino Perez

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hit back at Real Madrid and Florentino Perez with some harsh words in a pre-Christmas speech. Perez went on the attack earlier this week, calling the Negreira Case the ‘biggest scandal in football,’ and also criticising La Liga referees once again. Laporta how now responded with strong very strong words […]

McVay turned down multiple chances to go for 2

The Los Angeles Rams became the first team in history to give up three successful two-point conversions in the fourth quarter and overtime, but it may have been the normally aggressive Sean McVay’s indecision to kick extra points that cost his team the win. When Matthew Stafford threw a 1-yard touchdown to Puka Nacua early […]

John Metchie Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the sixth-ranked passing defense in the league (180.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his New York Jets take on the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Metchie worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Saints. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! John Metchie Week 16 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital ...

John Metchie Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the sixth-ranked passing defense in the league (180.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his New York Jets take on the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Metchie worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Saints. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! John Metchie Week 16 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital ...

John Metchie Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the sixth-ranked passing defense in the league (180.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his New York Jets take on the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Metchie worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Saints. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! John Metchie Week 16 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital ...

John Metchie Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the sixth-ranked passing defense in the league (180.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his New York Jets take on the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Metchie worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Saints. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! John Metchie Week 16 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital ...