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Matas Buzelis is Slowly But Surely Grabbing Some National Attention …

The regular season hasn’t even started yet, and Matas Buzelis is already turning heads! The Chicago Bulls’ second-year forward came into this season with high expectations. While head coach Billy Donovan tried to start things off slowly, it was only a matter of time before Buzelis moved into the starting lineup. He proceeded to look like one of the top rookies from the 2024 draft class, as his versatile two-way impact helped lead Chicago to a winning record over its final 32 games. W...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Monday Night Football: Lions vs. Buccaneers – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, More

Week 7 concludes this evening, with the Lions taking on the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. How to Watch Monday Night Football: Lions vs. Buccaneers TV: ESPN Streaming: NFL+ Radio: Westwood One Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CT Site: Ford Field, Detroit, MI. Referee: Craig Wrolstad Odds : Lions -5.5, O/U 52.5 ( via DraftKings Sportsbook ) Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks before making a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs dur...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

We Just Learned More About Michael Jordan’s Role in NBC’s Revamped NBA Coverage

A familiar face will help NBC welcome back the NBA during Tuesday’s opening night doubleheader. Following a two-decade-long hiatus, the network will officially take over as the league’s primary partner and kick off a new season by broadcasting Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers. As if the return of the famous partnership wasn’t highly anticipated enough, NBC announced a handful of months back that legend Michael Jordan would join the team as a special contributor . Exactly what that woul...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Caleb Williams After Week 7 Performance: “There Are Things That I Can Be Better At”

Caleb Williams didn’t mince words when assessing his performance after the Chicago Bears’ Week 7 win against the New Orleans Saints. “There are things that I can be better at, there are things that I’m going to be better at,” Williams said, via the Chicago Sun-Times . “There are things that weren’t hitting (Sunday), and you just have those days sometimes. It’s nice that we have a defense, we have special teams — a punter, kicker — that can put us ahead, that can help us win games. A run g...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

BetMGM Promo Code for $1,500 Bonus Offer Includes Monday Night Football

Monday should be exciting with tons of sports action to choose from to start your week. Get a BetMGM promo code for any game, including the Seahawks taking on the Texans and the Lions battling the Bucs. Here is how to claim. Play DFS contests on BN Fantasy! BetMGM Promo Code Offer You can score a $1,500 first bet offer with the BetMGM promo code. Wager up to $1,500 on your first bet, and you get bonus bets if you lose that wager. This will only apply to your first bet w...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

BN Bears Podcast Ep.5: Bears Beat Saints, Caleb’s Down Day, D’s Big Day

The Chicago Bears pulled won their fourth straight game on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and we’re breaking it all down on this week’s episode of the BN Bears Podcast. In this week’s show, Matt Rooney, Luis Medin a , and I recap Chicago’s latest victory, highlighted by D’Andre Swift’s encore performance, Kyle Monangai’s breakout game, and Dennis Allen’s defense continuing to be among the best in the league when it comes to generating turnovers. Also in this week’s episode: ...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Avalanche vs. Mammoth: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an NHL outing between the road favorite Colorado Avalanche (5-0-1, -136 on the moneyline to win) and the Utah Mammoth (4-2, +115 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. You can watch along on ESPN as the Avalanche square off against the Mammoth. Avalanche vs. Mammoth Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah Favorite: Avalanche (-136) Underdog: Mammoth (+115...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Predators vs. Ducks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Nashville Predators (2-2-2) have -133 moneyline odds to win when they host the Anaheim Ducks (2-2-1), who have +111 odds, on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch along on ESPN+ as the Predators and the Ducks hit the ice. Predators vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee Favorite: Predators (-133) Underdog: Ducks (+111) Over/u...

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Stars vs. Blue Jackets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an NHL outing between the home favorite Dallas Stars (3-2, -206 on the moneyline to win) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3, +169 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets’ game against the Stars will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Stars vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas Favorite:...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Oilers vs. Senators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1) are the favorite when they visit the Ottawa Senators (2-4) on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Oilers are -136 on the moneyline to win against the Senators (+115) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers-Senators matchup will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Oilers vs. Senators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Favorite...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Islanders vs. Sharks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday’s NHL play includes the New York Islanders (2-3) hosting the San Jose Sharks (0-3-2) at UBS Arena. The Sharks are big underdogs (+181 on the moneyline) against the Islanders (-220) ahead of the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to ESPN+ to see the Sharks attempt to beat the Islanders. Islanders vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: UBS Arena in Elm...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Maple Leafs vs. Devils: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an NHL outing between the home favorite Toronto Maple Leafs (3-2-1, -123 on the moneyline to win) and the New Jersey Devils (4-1, +102 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can turn on ESPN+ to take in the action as the Devils try to knock off the Maple Leafs. Maple Leafs vs. Devils Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario Favorite:...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Get Your Fake Offers Ready: Tarik Skubal Might Be Available via Trade

Although I think Paul Skenes would probably be everyone’s first (and the likely correct) answer to the question “Who’s the best pitcher in baseball right now?” Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal is at least in the conversation. In fact, Skubal arguably out-pitched Skenes this year, though it’s not really worth a debate (they’re both the elite of the elite, which is high enough praise for either guy). And that’s what makes the latest bit of rumors so exciting. According to the latest speculation (w...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

JSN, Mike Evans & More NFL DFS Picks on BN Fantasy for 10/20 Monday Night Football Double Header

It’s time for a Monday Night Football double header where BN Fantasy has two great promos , including 20% OFF JSN receiving yards! To help you get ready for tonight’s Lions vs Bucs and Seahawks vs Texans Monday Night Football double header, BN Fantasy is offering new users an incredible 100% Deposit Match up to $500, and all players, new and returning, have the ability to take advantage of the JSN Monday Mania Promo! Here’s a look at how to claim these amazing offers and a little more about BN...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Bears 24-Hour Rule: Winning Ugly Still Counts

I’ve done my best to never get too high or too low with this year’s Bears team. Whether it was after the embarrassing Detroit loss or the thrilling Dallas blowout win, I’ve tried to always remember that this is just year one of Ben Johnson’s tenure, and that his process is going to take some time to fully set in and revamp the culture. This is a year-long development plan for Caleb Williams and the rest of this young roster. There’s going to be some really fun moments, and some annoying ones. ...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

What Are the Cubs Going to Do this Winter? Who’s Available in Free Agency?

Although I do believe that the Cubs should have plenty of reasons (and more than enough payroll space) to be aggressive in free agency this offseason, their intentions on that front aren’t particularly clear. That’s due in part to Jed Hoyer’s history of free agent passivity, as well as the new CBA negotiations and expected lockout. But there’s also the fact that the 2026 roster is already pretty full-up with potential starters: C – Carson Kelly/Miguel Amaya 1B – Michael Busch 2B – Ni...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

A New Uniform, Starting the Season Without Coby White, Matas Buzelis Takeover? And Other Bulls Bullets

Chicago Bulls basketball is two days away. Brace yourself. To celebrate opening week, the Bulls officially unveiled their 2025-26 City Edition uniforms ! Fans will have to wait until December to get an on-court look at the newest threads, but the initial photos have already won me over. I’ve been critical of some jersey designs in the past, and I’m still not sure the NBA should be forcing teams to roll out something new every year. With that being the case, I love that they kept this ye...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Tyler Bertuzzi Making an Early Impact for the Blackhawks

Tyler Bertuzzi’s first season with the Chicago Blackhawks was solid overall. Bertuzzi finished the season with 23 goals in 82 games, the second-highest goal total of his career and the first time he appeared in all 82 games. But that didn’t come without discussion about his consistency. As Scott Powers wrote for The Athletic back on March 23, Bertuzzi’s saw stretches last season where he “had zero goals and seven assists in 20 games. Before that, he had 12 goals and five assists in 20 gam...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Milwaukee Brewers Will Reportedly Field Trade Offers for Freddy Peralta

Freddy Peralta has been an outstanding pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers for the past eight seasons, giving the Chicago Cubs fits along the way. He has become something of an anchor for the Brewers rotation, pitching like an ace in 2025, and is just 29 years old. So it’s high time for the Brewers to trade him. From The Athletic : “In this case, as the winter unfolds, the Brewers are expected to at least field offers for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, according to people fami...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Bad Chicago Bulls Injury News: Coby White Will Now Sit Out Multiple Weeks

The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2025-26 season without their leading scorer. The team officially announced on Monday morning that Coby White will remain sidelined with a calf strain. While he has resumed on-court activity, the team will look to re-evaluate him in two weeks. With the Bulls hosting their season-opener at the United Center on Tuesday, this puts White in line to miss at least their first six regular-season contests. It sounds as if the earliest he could return would be ...

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Joint vs. Muchova Prediction at the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis – Tuesday, October 21

In a match scheduled for Tuesday, Karolina Muchova (No. 21 in rankings) will take on Maya Joint (No. 32) in the Round of 16 at the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis. In this matchup against Joint (+225), Muchova is the favorite with -300 odds. Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis Info Tournament: The Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis Round: Round of 16 Date: Tuesday, October 21 Venue: Ariake Coliseum & Ariake Tennis Forest Park Location: Ariake, Japan Court Surface: Hard Maya Joint vs. ...

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Kawa vs. Volynets Prediction at the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open – Tuesday, October 21

Katie Volynets (No. 98) will take on Katarzyna Kawa (No. 127) in the Round of 32 at the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open on Tuesday, October 21. In this match versus Kawa (+500), Volynets is favored to win with -800 odds. Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open Info Tournament: The Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open Round: Round of 32 Date: Tuesday, October 21 Venue: Guangzhou Nansha International Tennis Center Location: Guangzhou, China Court Surface: Hard Katarzyna Kawa...

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D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai Celebrated National Running Backs Day With a Bang

Here’s hoping National RBs Day becomes a thing in the future. If it does, then Chicago Bears fans will likely remember it fondly because of the contributions of running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai in the team’s Week 7 victory against the New Orleans Saints. BEARS WEEK 7 WIN:   Recap  |  Grades  |  Dennis Allen Appreciation  |  The Nightcap Are you unfamiliar with National Running Backs Day? It’s OK. I was unfamiliar with it until yesterday Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsw...

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The Cubs Have Two Prospects Raking So Far in the Arizona Fall League

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Owen Ayers is on fire to start the Arizona Fall League season, getting plenty of attention for his feats. But Ayers is not the only Cubs positional prospect raking here at the start of the AFL season: Cubs No. 17 prospect Cole Mathis goes 454 feet for his first homer this Fall! It extends the lead for the Solar Sox, 9-4 pic.twitter.com/zYbKsIolTo — MLB's Arizona Fall League (@MLBazFallLeague) October 19, 2025 Cole Mathis, 22, was the Cubs sec...

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Will Seth Jarvis Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on October 20?

Will Seth Jarvis score for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday? Stats and info are available below, to help you make the right bet before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Seth Jarvis Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16.00 if he scores a goal) Jarvis Goals Betting Stats Jarvis has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Jarvis has recorded a...

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