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WNBA Analyst Explains Why Kelsey Plum Faces a Different Reality Than Napheesa Collier Despite Expiring Contracts

In the era of the new CBA, almost every top player prioritized bigger contracts, but not Kelsey Plum. Instead, Plum signed a one-year, $999,999 contract to return to the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2026 season. That one dollar, according to Plum, saved her $13,000 in taxes, and she did not need “validation for signing […] The post WNBA Analyst Explains Why Kelsey Plum Faces a Different Reality Than Napheesa Collier Despite Expiring Contracts appeared first on EssentiallySports .

No. 11 Maryland handles No. 17 Rutgers in overtime, 1-0

No. 11 Maryland field hockey took the field in their third overtime challenge of the season against No. 17 Rutgers Friday having dropped its previous two overtime efforts.  Immediately, midfielder Maia Adamson sent an effort to the Scarlet Knights’ net but couldn’t find paydirt. Rutgers’ defender Puck Winter failed on her attempt just two minutes […]

4-star guard Chase Lumpkin visits UK for Purdue matchup

The Kentucky Wildcats have a couple of visitors on the list for Friday evening’s matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers. The newest guest set to be in Lexington on Friday is class of 2027 shooting guard Chase Lumpkin, the Georgia native told KSR. Lumpkin, a 6-4, 180-pound SG, has offers from a host of schools, including […]

Frogs O’ War Staff Picks: College Football Week 9

Big 12 Kansas State Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks – Sat. Oct. 25, 11:00 AM, TNT BYU Cougars at Iowa State Cyclones – Sat. Oct. 25, 2:30 PM Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Tech Red Raiders – Sat. Oct. 25, 3:00 PM, ESPNU Baylor Bears at Cincinnati Bearcats – Sat. Oct. 25, 3:00 PM, ESPN2 Houston […]

Game Preview: Hurricanes wrap up road trip against Stars

On the last Saturday Night of the North Carolina State Fair, the Carolina Hurricanes will travel into Dallas to play the last game of the yearly road trip it causes. It’s the first of two anticipated meetings between the teams, although the second one might be a little more hyped. The Canes come into Dallas […]

Lamine Yamal’s dig at Real Madrid adds the perfect spice to El Clásico

Lamine Yamal’s cheeky comments about Real Madrid “stealing and complaining” have set off another round of Clásico chatter. Sure, Madrid fans are fuming and the locker room might be buzzing with indignation, but here is the beauty of it. This is exactly the kind of provocation that adds the right spice we all secretly enjoy […]

Sharks at Devils game 8: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The road trip will not get easier for the San Jose Sharks, as the team heads to New Jersey for the second half of the back-to-backs. The Sharks will face the red hot New Jersey Devils tonight, a team that’s 6-1-0 for the season. New Jersey is at the top of the Metropolitan Division and hasn’t lost since the first game of the season, a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Since then, the Devils have rolled through the Lightning, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Wild, outscoring t...

Who To Keep: Mauricio Dubón or Ramón Urías?

You could certainly argue that the Astros have an expensive yet inefficient roster. And I would agree with that assessment. Including projected raises in arbitration, the organization is projected to have around $16 million under the first tax threshold of $244 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That number will almost certainly change, most likely […]

Manchester City vs Aston Villa Predicted Starting XIs

The closest team to league leaders Arsenal, at least right now, is Manchester City. Yes, even without the services of their most important/valuable player Rodri, City is in thick of the title race. Liverpool going on that recent slide opened the door for everyone else to come in, and Pep Guardiola’s men stepped up. As […] The post Manchester City vs Aston Villa Predicted Starting XIs appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Reading vs Doncaster Rovers: 2025/26 Match Preview 

The Royals finally managed a win on Tuesday, beating Northampton Town in the 65th minute… again, with the goalscorer being Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan… again. A very weird turn of events that was. To have the same scoreline as the 2023/24 fixture, the same scorer and in the same minute, very weird.  Doncaster Rovers started the season […]

MLS

World Series Game 1 Open Thread

It feels like it’s been a month since I last saw a baseball game. But a baseball game we finally have tonight! It’s Game 1 of the World Series. And guess what? You can still go see it in person if you want: So, yeah, $6,000 is obviously a lot of money. But what if […]

MLB

Lakers fans predict a 50-plus win season

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Predicting how well an NBA team will do for a season is always tough. Trades and injuries can […]

Craig Berube on healthy scratching Nick Robertson in Buffalo: “He’s getting chances to score, but he has to bury them… He’ll be fine”

Ahead of Friday’s game in Buffalo, Craig Berube discussed his expectations for the Matthews-Nylander and Tavares-Knies pairs, Easton Cowan re-entering the lineup, and Nick Robertson sitting out as a healthy scratch. Game Day Lines – October 24 Leafs lines at practice McMann – Matthews – NylanderKnies – Tavares – MaccelliJoshua – Roy – Cowan Lorentz […] The post Craig Berube on healthy scratching Nick Robertson in Buffalo: “He’s getting chances to score, but he has to bury them… He’ll be fine...

HOW TO WATCH: Texas A&M at LSU

The No. 3 Aggies hit the road once again and play their 5th game in five weeks as they look to win in Baton Rouge for the first time since 1994. Here’s how you can tune in. HOW TO WATCH: No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies (7-0, 4-0) at LSU Tigers (5-2, 2-2) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, […]