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1.) 1977, Bears Vs. Vikings: The original flu game; Walter Payton breaks single game rushing record in win Yes, before Michael Jordan dropped 38 points against the Utah Jazz in game 5 of the 1997 NBA finals, Walter Payton had his own flu game. In week 10 of the 1977 NFL season, the 4-5 Chicago […]
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faced the media ahead of the La Liga visit to take on Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and addressed a range of topics, such as the psychological importance of this fixture after defeat at Anfield. “Every game is the most important one, that’s our mentality,” Alonso insisted. “In La Liga, we […]
Following a tough road trip where the Miami Heat went just 1-3, they returned home for Friday’s game and responded against the visiting Charlotte Hornets. The final score was 126-108, improving Miami’s record back over the .500 mark at 5-4 overall. The matchup started with a true tale of first quarters. The Heat came out […] The post Heat earn the bounce back win at home, beat Hornets 126-108 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Commanders’ Week 9 meeting with the Seattle Seahawk was a pivotal moment for their season. Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, the game pivoted in the wrong direction. Their third consecutive loss by three or more touchdowns brings their record to 3-6. To finish the season with a winning record, they will need to win six […]
After defeating the Cowboys in primetime, the Cardinals will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks, where they will look to even out the two-game series after losing to them back in Week 4. Ahead of Week 10, here are six key things to know about Arizona’s opponent: Where things stand At 6-2, the Seahawks […]
Last night the Spurs played their first Emirates Cup game against the I-10 rival Houston Rockets. I was taken aback when I saw the game was on Amazon Prime, part of an 11-year contract. I was nervous that the games were only available live. I was pleased to be able to watch the game when […]
Another game, another 30+ points second half deficit for the Washington Wizards. This time, it was against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which is one of the NBA’s better teams. So, a blowout was to be expected. Consider those expectations met. The Wizards briefly led by three in the first quarter. They trailed by 17 at halftime. […]
If you thought that last game was bad, just wait until you see THIS one! It’s the Dallas Mavericks vs the Washington Wizards, round two, but this time both teams have lost four or five games in a row, and they’re both playing on a back-to-back. This is what Dr. James Naismith envisioned when he […]
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (9-4-2, 20 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ New Jersey Devils (10-4-1, 20 points, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 12:30 p.m. ET How to Watch: SN-PIT and MSGSN, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins have just one home game remaining— a Sunday afternoon matchup with the Los Angeles Kings— before their upcoming trip […]
Just the Facts Game Preview What a week. After getting whomped by the Senators, the B’s have rattled off 5 straight impressive wins; regardless of their opponent’s relative strengths. Even when things looked bleak, one thing that has become abundantly clear about Marco Sturm’s Bruins is that they are always, always, always battling. They might […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Chicago Bulls tonight. They’ll be going for their fourth straight win. You can watch the game live on FanDuel Sports Network using our promo code ‘SBNFALL30’ for a free month of Cavs games! Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8:00pm EST […]
Maryland men’s basketball needed a solid performance against Georgetown Friday at the Xfinity Center to prove to the Terps’ faithful that it remains worth investing in after a stellar 2024 season. But Maryland faltered, coming out flat and letting the game slip away as the second half drew on, ultimately falling to the Hoyas, 70-60. […]
The Florida Panthers (7-6-1) are in the Bay Area to pay their only visit of the season to the improving San Jose Sharks (6-6-3) at SAP Center. Another stand-out performance from Brad Marchand, who notched his teaming-leading eighth and ninth goals, helped the Panthers pull away for a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Sams Bennett and Reinhart also lit the lamp and Anton Lundell scored a key shorthanded marker 8:41 into the third to give the Cats a two-goal lead. Sergei B...
At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Utah Mammoth will meet the Montreal Canadiens — is Nick Schmaltz going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available in this article, to assist you in making the right wager. Nick Schmaltz Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens Anytime Goal Odds: +215 (Bet $10 to win $21.50 if he scores a goal) Schmaltz Goals Betting Stats Schmaltz has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Schmaltz has recorded a point in ...
The Miami Heat scored a team record for most points in a quarter, but the Charlotte Hornets still made a game of it in a losing effort. The summary The first quarter was surreal. On their first two possessions, the Heat made two heavily contested threes at the end of the shot clock. Those two […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets battle but can’t overcome historic Heat first quarter first appeared on At The Hive .
ORLANDO — Midway through the fourth quarter, the Celtics had completely erased a 16-point deficit to take a 1-point lead. Only six more solid minutes, and the Celtics could improve to 5-5, with an impressive win over the Orlando Magic under their belt. Then came a sequence of game-shifting plays. After securing a loose ball, […]
The Toronto Raptors (5-4) are 5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (5-3) on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and TSN. The matchup has an over/under of 237.5. 76ers vs. Raptors Odds 76ers odds to win: -180 Raptors odds to win: +152 Spread: 76ers (-5) Total: 237.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Saturday, Novem...
De’Aaron Fox makes his long-awaited season debut on Saturday when the San Antonio Spurs host the infirmary-ridden New Orleans Pelicans. It will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Spurs, while their guests last played on Wednesday. Even with NOLA’s absences, they can’t be taken lightly because there’s an NBA phenomenon of undermanned […]
Complete win on the big red floor tonight! The post Recap: Denver Nuggets take control early against Golden State Warriors and get first NBA Cup win 129-104 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Player Grades: Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies (118–104 L) This is my fourth year on staff here at MMB and my first attempt at writing the Player Grades post — which probably says more about my timing than my judgment. You may be wondering why I picked this game — and that would make two […]
A four-point night from Connor Bedard and a 33-save shutout from Spencer Knight powered the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4–0 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Yes, you read that right: a shutout . The Blackhawks got the scoring started 12:32 into the first period. Connor Bedard fired a shot from the circle that deflected off Tyler Bertuzzi’s shin and into the net for a power-play goal, putting the Blackhawks up 1-0. our first of the night🚨 pic.twitter.com/jyphRfd7B0 — Chic...
The Dallas Mavericks (2-7) put on their most putrid, pitiful, pathetic performance in Friday’s 118-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies (4-6) to open up NBA Cup play at the Fedex Forum. The defense was listless and the offense was hopeless in a stunning display of cowardly ineptitude for the team’s fourth straight loss. To call […]
It’s been impossible to do any sort of meaningful statistical analysis of the Minnesota Vikings this season because the only thing that’s been consistent about them this season has been their inconsistency. There is a stat for that of course, brought to you by those who compile DVOA stats and it’s called variance. It tracks […]
It was a tough loss for the Utah Jazz, who played their toughest opponent this season, and things did not go well. Here are some player grades for this one. Svi Mykhailiuk | B The heart and soul of this Utah Jazz team. Some would say the most important player is driving the winning culture […]
After a couple of tough losses, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs needed to show they could adjust and overcome adversity to silence the doubters. Both the star and the team were up for the task against a Rockets team that gave them all they could handle. The hard-fought 121-110 win got San Antonio back on […]