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Three wins and a postponement. Not bad for a day’s work in the Dodgers’ minor league system, with the Comets now moving to a record above .500, earning their 18th win of the year in 35 games. Player of the day Right at the core of a terrific team performance on the offensive side of […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are making a proposal to the State of Oregon with the goal of renovating the Moda Center arena in a $600 million, multi-year project. Details of the plan were reported today by Bill Oram of The Oregonian [subscription required]. In a nutshell, the Blazers are asking the state to devote a […]
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Cubs began finalizing a long-rumored trade for Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. And in its wake, a smattering of high fives erupted across the greater Chicagoland area. The Cubs have finally landed their high-ceiling, hard-throwing, right-handed arm for the front of their rotation. But while that deal satisfied one roster need for the Cubs in the rotation, it potentially opened up another in the outfield. And that, in turn, could lead the Cubs bac...
The Washington Wizards play the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. tonight. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
On Monday night, the Michigan State Spartans took all their frustrations from a rough loss to Nebraska out on the visiting USC Trojans to the tune of a 29-point victory. On Thursday night, MSU will look to begin a new winning streak, and with no ranked opponents on the schedule until January 30, it seems […]
The Spanish Super Cup has always been something of an acquired taste for fans of LaLiga clubs that have been able to contest the showpiece. Much more so since it moved to Saudi Arabia in mid-season. This edition clearly irked Athletic’s Inaki Williams before a ball was kicked, too. At least when it was played […]
Pre-match Both managers had shortfalls up front. Maurizio Sarri filled his by choosing winger Matteo Cancellieri. Paolo Vanoli turned to Roberto Piccoli again because Moise Kean isn’t at full fitness following a some time off for personal reasons. Robin Gosens made his triumphant return to the XI while Manor Solomon was only on the bench. […]
The Rider Broncs (2-12) will try to end a seven-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Siena Saints (6-7) on January 8, 2026 at UHY Center. Siena won its most recent game versus Iona, 94-80, on Saturday. Francesca Schiro starred with 23 points, and also had five rebounds and four assists. In its most recent game, Rider lost to Quinnipiac on Saturday, 68-56. Its leading scorer was Alena Cofield with 16 points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original prog...
The Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-4) will look to build on a six-game road winning streak when they square off against the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (6-7) on January 8, 2026 at Knott Arena. On Thursday, in its most recent game, Mount St. Mary’s fell to Siena 69-59. With 18 points, Gabrielle Kennerly was its high scorer. Quinnipiac was victorious in its most recent game versus Rider, 68-56, on Saturday. Ella Ryan starred with 15 points, and also had six boards and zero assists. Catch tons of l...
Transfer portal season is in full swing and Boston College has been busy. New general manager of Boston College football Kenyatta Watson has already made a big impact by receiving commitments from 13 transfers and counting, including two quarterbacks. Niraj talked a bit about new transfer QB Mason McKenzie already, alongside edge rusher Demetrius Ballard […]
The Canisius Golden Griffins (2-11) will attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when they host the Manhattan Jaspers (1-12) on January 8, 2026 at Koessler Athletic Center. On Saturday, in its last game, Canisius fell to Sacred Heart 77-61. With 12 points, Yasmine Djibril was its high scorer. Manhattan lost its previous game to Marist, 62-57, on Saturday. Colette Mulderig starred with 18 points, plus seven boards and two assists. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plu...
The MLB transaction schedule gets a bit wonky during the holiday season, especially around the waiver and claiming process. That made for an extra-anxious wait for both Keegan Thompson and Lyon Richardson when both were designated for assignment following the sigining of outfielder JJ Bleday and the acquisition of outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami […]
The New Jersey Devils are in shambles and GM Tom Fitzgerald is chomping at the bit to make a big trade. Several reports have surfaced stating the Devils are looking to add a forward with some punch, and preferably one who can play down the middle of the ice, and on the ice. After Steven Stamkos and Ryan O'Reilly seemed to turn down moves to the Devils in the last few weeks, eyes are shifted to St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn. Recently, Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin discussed Schenn as a tr...
A lot can change in three days. Take Jonathan David, for example. Pilloried after his ugly penalty miss over the weekend as Juventus spurned chance after chance and dropped points to a Lecce side they had thoroughly outplayed, on Tuesday he showed everyone his strength of character by stepping up and playing his best game […]
Manchester United began a new era at Turf Moor on Wednesday, led by interim head coach Darren Fletcher on two days’ notice after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, and put together an entertaining effort. It may not have been a winning effort, but it was not a cowardly effort. There was intention going forward, there […]
The Steelers signed cornerback Tre Flowers to the practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. Flowers was originally signed to the Steelers’ 53-man roster on Christmas Day, taking the spot vacated by wide receiver D.K. Metcalf after he was placed on the suspended list. After Metcalf was brought back, Flowers was released. The Steelers don’t have […]
Earlier this week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the issue with the Green Bay Packers’ non-extension situation with head coach Matt LaFleur is not about their thoughts on him as a head coach; It’s about money. Schefter said at the time that he expects both LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to be back in […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have reached the half-way point of their season and have posted a 22-12-7 record, good for third in the Metropolitan Division. Despite the team's success this season, GM Daniel Briere is still thinking long term, which includes ongoing trade conversations involving defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen. According to Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco the Flyers have Ristolainen available on the trade market. The towering right-handed blueliner hasn't lived up to expectation...
We talked about the hit Crave show Heated Rivalry a few weeks ago, when season one was still rolling out, and the craze was just setting in. Even then, before the season’s final episodes were released and the show hit international notoriety, there was just something about it that felt different. It was honest, something […]
The definition of frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially when you can’t change or achieve something — a feeling many fans in Oil Country know all too well with Kris Knoblauch’s constant line shuffling as of late. But Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, that frustration turned to joy, as the…
Mike McCarthy could be on his way back to the NFC East. The former Cowboys head coach is reportedly among those being interviewed for the New York Giants’ vacancy in 2026. After a five-year run in Dallas from 2020-2024, McCarthy was not brought back following a disappointing 7-10 season. While his Cowboys went 12-5 the […]
The battle for the AFC North came down to a missed field goal in the end. Massive changes have since hit the division as two head coaches were relieved of their duties following the end of the regular season. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) The Steelers became AFC North champions for the first time since 2020 with […]
The Virginia Cavaliers open the new year (and the first 2026 installment of Around The Corner) with a record-setting football season, earning the first 11-win season in program history after beating the Missouri Tigers 13-7 in the 2025 Gator Bowl. Here are some of the top Virginia sports stories circulating in ’Hooville. Notable News Transfer […]
Keith Thurman is still expected to get his shot at WBC super weighterweight titleholder Sebastian Fundora after having the fight originally postponed due to a Fundora injury, and here he talks to Ring Magazine about the fight which he still anticipates taking place despite a new date still not having been announced just yet. Thurman […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained why he left Lamine Yamal on the bench for Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup win over Athletic. Yamal missed training again ahead of the match and Flick explained that the teenager has been feeling ill and that his absence was nothing to do with his recent pubalgia issues. “He had […]
We’ve been discussing the Cubs’ reported acquisition of Edward Cabrera all day, and now the deal is done, as he must have passed the team’s medical examination. Here’s the return for Cabrera: Owen Caissie was the last guy still in the Cubs organization from the trade of Yu Darvish to the Padres, which happened just […]