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THE NFL PLAYOFFS ARE SET
Lions make statement for #1 seed
— CBS Sports: New Orleans truck attack pushes Georgia-Notre Dame Sugar Bowl to Thursday
ALSO…….
— Sugar Bowl: ESPN looks at what Georgia has in Gunner Stockton
— Yahoo Sports: Ohio State overwhelms Oregon, secures matchup vs. Texas
— Houston Chronicle: Texas Longhorns hold off Arizona State in two OT’s
— NY Times: Front-office execs in all sports rate their own
NFL BETTING
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ESPN offers cause for concern for all 14 teams in the NFL playoffs
CBS Sports lines up the playoff situation and the schedule for Wild Card Weekend
Pro Football Talk: TYREEK TELLS MIAMI MEDIA HE’S OUT, BRUH
USA Today: Commanders, Chiefs may be best fit for Hill if Dolphins deal
Micah Parsons wants to recruit Tyreek Hill to Cowboys
Jerry Jones has an out – Bears want to talk to Mike McCarthy
Minn. Star-Tribune: Five things about the Vikings’ wild card opponent, the Los Angeles Rams
Gibbs, Lions take down Vikings for #1 seed
(Paywall) What the St. Paul Pioneer Press is taking away from the Vikings’ loss to Detroit
Charles Robinson: “Same ol’ Lions” is redefined under this regime
CBS Sports: Gibbs explodes, Darnold deflates
ESPN: Packers lose momentum coming into playoffs
Yahoo Sports: Bucs get Evans his bonus instead of running out the clock
New York Post: Giants’ GM makes important vow after keeping job
CBS Sports: Black Monday live updates
Fox Sports: Jags fire coach Doug Pederson after two seasons, but they’ll keep the GM
ESPN: Why the Jacksonville Jaguars fired Doug Pederson
Fansided: Jaguars cost themselves ideal Doug Pederson replacements by firing the wrong guy
WLWT Cincinnati: Bengals are making big changes, including firing DC Anarumo
NY TImes (Paywall): Who are the leading candidates to become Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator?
Barry Jackson: Dolphins’ owner keeps coach, GM but has right to demand more
Seahawks’ offensive coordinator Grubb is out
The Athletic: Eight candidates to replace Ryan Grubb as Seattle’s OC
Indianapolis Colts part ways with DC Gus Bradley
Fox 8 Cleveland: Browns fire OC Ken Dorsey
NJ.com (Paywall): Giants’ John Mara ready to take heat for keeping Daboll, Schoen
NY Post: Rex Ryan, who’s interviewing for Jets’ job, has strong comment about Aaron Rodgers
Woody Johnson adamant that he plans to build a winner
NBC News: PATRIOTS FIRE JEROD MAYO AFTER ONE SEASON AS COACH
The Ringer: Patriots belatedly admit they need a change
Patriots are looking to move quickly to hire new head coach
NESN: Why the Patriots’ coaching job is one of the most attractive
The Athletic (Paywall): Vrabel, Flores expected to be candidates for Pats’ next head coach
NBC Sports Boston: Mayo firing shows urgency, but the work has just begun
ESPN: Why the Pats fired Jerod Mayo after just one season
NESN: These off-field concerns led to Mayo’s firing
Pro Football Talk: Pats expected to keep Eliot Wolf as Exec. VP
Boston Herald (Paywall): Pats did right thing after a season gone wrong
Gronk is unhappy about the Patriots’ quick firing of Jerod Mayo
Chowder & Champions: There are ugly behind-the -scenes details about Jerod Mayo’s firing
WJAR Providence: Fans weigh in on the firing of Jerod Mayo
NY Post: Jets’ hope of hiring Vrabel may have dropped with Pats’ firing of Mayo
Indy Star: Colts owner Irsay backs his coach, GM
NY Post: BOMBSHELL LAWSUIT NAMES SKIP BAYLESS; CITES $1.5 MIL OFFER FOR SEX
Barstool’s Portnoy thinks the lawsuit against Skip Bayless might be “bulls**t”
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt rips Russell Wilson’s postgame comments
NFL.com: Here is the order for the first 18 locked-in picks in the NFL Draft
PFT: Titans’ coach says top pick only bonus for this kind of season
Newsweek: Ex-NFL QB Chase Daniel suggests Cam Ward for Titans with #1 pick
CBS Sports: 2025 Mock Draft has Travis Hunter going #3
North Jersey.com: Early projection for #3 as the draft order is set
Minn. Star-Tribune: Vikings will open up contract talks with Kevin O’Connell
CBS Sports relays reports that multiple teams want to trade for coach Kevin O’Connell
ESPN: Week 18 matchups, odds, injury updates
WXYZ Detroit: Campbell believes battle-tested Lions will be ready for showdown with Vikings
Justin Jefferson figures the whole world will be watching the Lions-Vikings game
Niners have ruled out Purdy, Deebo for Sunday
NBC Sports Bay Area: Shanahan expects Josh Dobbs’ preparation to pay off on Sunday
Miami Dolphins: Coach McDaniel says Tua is unlikely to play Sunday
Rich Cimini: If this is it for Aaron Rodgers with the Jets, will it tarnish his legacy?
Cincinnati Bengals expect to have wide receiver Tee Higgins available
Pro Football Talk has quick previews of the Week 18 games
The Athletic (Paywall): Vic’s Picks for the Week 18 games
Pro Football Focus: Analyzing the matchups that could define the NFL in Week 18
The 33rd Team makes all the betting picks for the Week 18 games
Las Vegas Sun: Week 18 picks – Titans are the worst ATS team ever
The guys from Sharp Football Analysis make some picks for Week 18 in the NFL
Washington Post (Paywall): Week 18 picks – Lions should handle Vikings
Fox Sports: The Bear says the Pats and Vikes are the best bets for Week 18
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gerry Dulac’s picks for Week 18 in the NFL
Steelers Depot: Steelers ought to to prove the kind of team they really are
New York Jets will not play Sauce Gardner vs. Miami
The Phinsider analyzes the Jets-Dolphins matchup for Week 18
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: What to watch for in the Cowboys-Commanders game
Los Angeles Rams: All key offensive starters will rest vs. Seahawks
Pro Football Talk: Belichick finds it “mystifying” that teams can’t manage clock
SI.com: Amon-Ra St. Brown proposes changing seeding rules on eve of Lions-Vikings
Mike Somich of VSIN has best bets and props for Week 18 action
Betting Pros football betting primer for Week 18
Los Angeles Chargers: McConkey will play Sunday; Edwards, Palmer will sit
New Orleans Saints: He tried, but Derek Carr will not play in season finale
Will Brinson: Motivation, starters resting key; Bengals roll to stay alive
NY Post: Which Giants could be playing their final game with team?
Sharp Football offers player over/under props for this week
Field Level Media: Top ten player props for Week 18
Beyond the Steel Curtain: Best Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 18
New York Post: Jets interview Riddick for GM, Deion sends message
Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com wants to know “Why are the Browns sticking with Andrew Berry & Kevin Stefanski?”
Jet Nation: Interview with Mike Vrabel reportedly goes “very well”
NJ.com (Paywall): Could Carson Wentz wind up the next Giants QB?
And by the way, Deion’s son isn’t considered a first-rounder by many NFL insiders
The Athletic (Paywall): Why we’ve seen a running back revival in the NFL
PFT: Trey Lance will get snaps for Dallas Cowboys on Sunday
Anthony Richardson will not play for Colts against Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts: Lots of questions about “culture” and the locker room
Yahoo Sports: Best lines, props and more, including Lions-Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles sitting Barkley could actually hurt Giants’ draft position
Action Network’s Anytime TD props for Saturday in Week 18
ESPN’s Mike Clay has his top anytime touchdown scorers for the week
SportsLine: Jamey Eisenberg’s Week 18 fantasy tournament plays
Stokastic: DFS picks – Bo Nix’s time to shine
Betting Pros: Fitz’s favorite prop bets picks & predictions
FanDuel.com: Two best same game parlay bets for Week 18
Tennessee Titans: Levis will play vs. Houston, but so will Rudolph
SideLion Report: Buzz about Ben Johnson possibly becoming the next Jaguars coach
Chicago Tribune: Bears players looking for “culture shift” from new coach
Pro Bowl: Here are the rosters by team for the NFC and AFC
New York Times: Ten notable snubs from the Pro Bowl
NFL.com: Here are the playoff scenarios entering the final week
Kyle Shanahan says 49ers QB Brock Purdy avoided serious injury on Monday
NFL.com: Power rankings see Vikings getting bumped before Detroit showdown
Locked on Chiefs Podcast: Carson Wentz about to lead KC Chiefs vs. Denver in finale
Boston.com: Bill Belichick – “I couldn’t sell resting starters to the rest of the team”
ESPN Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up
Pro Football Talk’s NFL power rankings as of now
ESPN: Detroit Lions do the right thing, play starters against Niners
Ben Solak, ESPN: The most dangerous wild card teams
Pro Football Talk: O’Connell says he’ll consider adding Daniel Jones to Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell thinks Jared Goff is playing as well as anybody
ESPN: Bengals ponder possibility of Chase, Higgins departures as they prepare for season finale
New York Post: Keyshawn Johnson rips Aaron Rodgers for “quitting” on Jets
The Phinsider: Will Aaron Rodgers start against the Miami Dolphins this weekend?
Pro Football Talk: O’Connell says Minnesota Vikings will consider adding Daniel Jones to 53-man roster
NJ.com (Paywall): Vikes need to make Daniel Jones decision before playoffs
New York Times: Niners are sticking with Jake Moody
Detroit Lions: Kerby Joseph Stands Up for Terrion Arnold
Pro Football Talk: Steichen takes Indianapolis Colts tardiness in stride
The Oregonian: DeForest Buckner on his Colts – “Changes are going to need to be made, you know what I mean?”
Chad Finn: After leaving Maye in game, maybe Jared Mayo doesn’t deserve second season
CBS Sports: Troy Aikman would favor Joe Burrow for NFL’s MVP
NBC Sports: Burrow thinks he’ll win MVP at some point, but not this year
NFL.com: Burrow, Mayfield are players of the week
Dallas Morning News: It’s over for Elliott in Dallas
Dallas Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott, who may look elsewhere
Steven Ruiz: The winners and losers from NFL Week 17
USA Today: Experts weigh in on 2025 NFL Draft projections
Todd McShay thinks Carson Beck made big mistake declaring for NFL Draft
Cleveland Plain-Dealer: City will invoke “Modell Law” to prevent Browns from moving to suburbs
WKYC Cleveland: Mayor says locals must have chance to buy team before any Browns move
The Ringer: How Raheem Morris’ mistake changed the playoff landscape
New York Post: Gruden head coaching buzz intensifies
Mike Florio: Could Jon Gruden be an NFL coaching candidate?
Mike Freeman: Jon Gruden should never be a head coach in the NFL again
MLive.com: Lions’ coach says that they’re bringing everything they have for Niners
ESPN: What to know about the NFL’s Christmas games
CBS Sports: Lamar Jackson says he’s going to skip the halftime meeting to watch Beyonce
NBC Sports: Zay Flowers listed as questionable for Ravens
Arrowhead Pride: Five things to watch for Chiefs in Steelers’ matchup
Jets: Rodgers plans to play vs. Bills despite knee injury
John Breech of CBS Sports offers his predictions for this week’s NFL games
The Fantasy Pros issue their Week 17 NFL Primer
Steelers Depot: Team gets reinforcements for game against Chiefs
Associated Press: Players express mixed feelings about being on road on Christmas
Cowboys-Eagles moved to a 1 PM ET kickoff
Eagles: What’s the latest on Jalen Hurts?
Giants will start Drew Lock at QB against Colts
Cardinals: Murray says connection with rookie Harrison isn’t where it needs to be
Eagles: Could Tanner McKee be playing against the Cowboys?
Mike Florio discusses whether the NFL has an emergency plan for Netflix’s Xmas games
Pro Football Talk’s power ratings for Week 17
NFL.com: An analysis of playoff possibilities in advance of Week 17
Aaron Rodgers says it would be easier to win without leaks
NBC Sports: Will the Vikings keep Sam Darnold beyond 2024?
SI.com: Schefter says there will be “interesting scenarios” for Darnold in off-season
Minn. Star-Tribune: Franchise tag for Darnold would add another layer to an unpredictable season
Packers say Christian Watson’s knee injury is a bruise
Cowboys will keep starting Cooper Rush instead of Trey Lance
NBC Sports: Week 17 fantasy defensive ratings
Chargers: Harbaugh praises the approach of Justin Herbert
Athlon Sports: Micah Parsons thinks Burrow could be NFL’s best QB
Bleeding Green Nation: Analyzing the Eagles’ defensive performance vs. Washington
ESPN: Will Rodgers return to Jets? “Ask Woody”
Texans claim Diontae Johnson on waivers to replace Tank Dell
Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb is out the rest of the way
ESPN: Jalen Hurts suffers concussion in Eagles-Commanders game
Pro Football Focus: Everything you need to know about every Week 16 matchup
ESPN: Saints get reps in walk-in freezer to prep for Green Bay
NOLA.com: Saints’ QB’s head to cafeteria freezer for prep work
CBS Sports: Bold predictions include Seahawks surprising Vikings
NFL.com: Bold predictions for Week 16 action
ESPN: Week 16 picks, odds, injuries etc.
Pro Football Focus: Top matchups to target in Week 16 betting
Mike Florio: Could RedZone’s white lie about commercials create civil liability?
CNN: Dell suffers gruesome injury in Texans’ loss to Chiefs
Vanity Fair: Taylor Swift surfaces in bullying accusation before attending Chiefs game
Mike Florio: Tank Dell will return to Houston today
Chiefs.com: What to take from the win over the Texans
ESPN: Injured Mahomes drives Chiefs to victory
NFL.com: What we learned from victories by KC, Baltimore
Pro Football Focus: The Chiefs head back to #1
SB Nation: Expert picks for Week 16
ESPN: Banking on Gibbs and a boost for Falcons
Action Network: Brandon Anderson has his picks for Week 16
Pro Football Talk: John Harbaugh rejoices in making the playoffs
Fox Sports: Julian Edelman thinks Eagles’ drama will catch up to them
Establish the Run: Top DFS plays for Week 16
Mike Florio: Lions lose another defender, as Brandon Joseph waived after arrest
NBC News: Chargers win it on rare “free kick”
Mike Florio: Before last night, 15 of 16 free picks had failed
CBS Sports: Can the Falcons make their bizarre QB plan work?
HORSE RACING
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Free past performances from Horse Racing Nation
Want some free picks for today’s card? Check out the Racing Dudes
Louisville Courier-Journal: Odds and entries for Saturday’s Breeders Cup races
Much of what you need to know about this week’s Breeders Cup
TwinSpires.com: Final fields come into focus
Horse Racing Nation looks at the contenders with the top speed figures in the Breeders Cup
Paulick Report: City of Troy installed as favorite in the Classic
Daily Racing Form: City of Troy lands post 3 as Classic favorite
Lexington Herald-Leader: A foreign invader is the Breeders Cup Classic favorite
Thoroughbred Daily News: Favored City of Troy draws the three spot for the Classic
Press Release from the Breeders Cup about the $7 million Classic
Forbes: Breeders Cup – Fierceness vs. the horses who like distance
Ed DeRosa: It’s Fierceness against the world
Daily Racing Form: Cogburn, Gun Pilot get their final tune-ups
Horse Racing Nation: A first-to-last analysis of the Breeders Cup Juvenile
Horse Racing Nation: A first-to-last analysis of the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile
BloodHorse: Taking a look at the internationals in the Breeders Cup
Who are the 19 Japanese invaders in the Breeders Cup?
Paulick Report: McPeek says Disatff hopeful Thorpedo Anna “drug me around”
America’s Best Racing: Get to know the horses in the Breeders Cup Distaff
Thoroughbred Daily News: Sierra Leone among group working for Chad Brown
The Racing Dudes do some expert analysis of the fields
Kevin Modesti: Breeders Cup at Del Mar challenges horsemen, bettors
Brian Zipse offers us some very live Breeders Cup longshots
XpressBet: Jeremy Plonk has a rapid response to the Breeders Cup draw
BloodHorse: Chancer McPatrick Takes Aim at Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
US Racing: Profiling Breeders Cup contender Derma Sotogake
Paulick Report: O’Brien scratches eight horses from Breeders Cup
America’s Best Racing: Here are the jockeys who’ll be going at it in the Breeders Cup Classic
Daily Racing Form: Ghostzapper’s influence is still growing
HRN: Leslie and Larry Sarf will try to bring Turf title to U.S.
The Guardian (UK): Dettori gets mount on Emily Upjohn
US Racing: Can Newgate succeed for Bob Baffert?
Orange County Register: Santa Anita 2-year-olds take proven path to Breeders Cup
BloodHorse: Dylan Davis is ready for pair of mounts on Friday
Horse Racing Nation talks about the Breeders Cup contenders who breezed
(Paywall) San Diego Union-Tribune: Good friends mine luck with two horses in Breeders Cup
HRN: Three Breeders Cup longshots not to ignore (Video)
DRF: Jockey King makes the long trip from Australia
America’s Best Racing: Using history as a guide to betting the 2024 Breedersโ Cup Turf
Lexington Herald-Leader: Idiomatic retired from racing; won’t compete in Cup
Sports Geek: Who wins the Classic?
HRN: Could Gulfstream potentially be a future Breeders Cup host?
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BETTING
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ESPN: Ten teams that need to turn things aroundโฆ.now
VSIN: Greg Peterson offers best bets for Christmas Day hoops
SI.com: Gonzaga vs. UCLA showdown set for Saturday at Intuit Dome
Volunteers get a scare, but survive against Middle Tennessee
AP Poll: Ten SEC teams, including Tennessee and Auburn at the top
How Auburn’s win over Purdue affected its place in the polls
SI.com: What Matt Painter said after Purdue’s loss to Auburn
Montgomery Advertiser: Broome’s Auburn return – “It was my decision”
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Rick Barnes says Cam Carr “just walked out” on #1 Vols
Rocky Top Insider: Will Tennessee Basketball Consider Adding Midterm Enrollee For Depth Purposes?
Hartford Courant: UConn holds at #11 in AP rankings
NCAA.com: UConn back in top ten in Power 37 rankings
ESPN releases BPI Top 25 with big changes
NBA Draft.net releases its NCAA Power 16 rankings
KSR: Respecting the mid-majors
(Paywall) Spokane Spokesman-Review: Gonzaga’s Gregg pays kindness forward during holiday season
CBS Sports: Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears is Freshman of the Week
Bangor Daily News: Cooper Flagg named ACC Rookie of the Week for 4th time
CBS Sports: Comeback win over UCLA may be just the spark North Carolina needs
Athlon Sports: ACC announces Cooper Flagg news after Duke-Georgia Tech matchup
Keep track of all the transfers in the portal RIGHT HERE
TOP 25 RANKINGS FROM AP, COACHES, MORE
NY Post: Oddsmakers tab Duke as a pre-season title favorite
The Athletic’s writers offer their picks for the Final Four and national title
CBS Sports: UConn, Hurley embrace chance to win third straight title
ESPN: Hurley still isn’t satisfied after two championships
Fox Sports ranks the top 50 players and coaches
(Paywall) ESPN +: Bracketology projections for the 2024-25 season
(Paywall) Hartford Courant: This UConn team is thinking “dynasty”
UConn coach Dan Hurley says the pursuit is the best part
NY Post: Hurley says everyone is “signed on” for the three-peat
Sports Grid: Season preview for the UConn Huskies in the Big East
The Daily Campus (UConn): Overreactions from first night of basketball
NBC Sports (Video): Can Karaban lead UConn to a three-peat?
Essentially Sports: Hurley uses Bulls example as inspiration for Huskies
(Paywall) CT Insider: Hurley tells Pat McAfee he wants to dominate
Cooper Flagg shows out in Duke’s season opener
(Paywall) Raleigh News & Observer: Looks like promising season in Triangle
NY Post: Rutgers star freshmen ready to take world by storm
Athlon Sports: Three ranked teams lose on opening night
Yahoo Sports: Sweet 16 – from Flagg to Calipari to RJ Davis
NY Post: Defensive-minded transfer looks like game-changer for St. John’s
SI.com: NBA Draft – Three freshmen debuts were quite impressive
Axios Miami: Florida has the world’s tallest teenager
NASCAR BETTING
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NASCAR: Who will rise to the occasion in Phoenix?
Here is the Statistical advance for the championship race
Fox Sports: “Little Kid” Tyler Reddick can deliver Cup title to Michael Jordan
NY Times: What’s it like under Michael Jordan’s watch in a NASCAR race?
Yahoo’s Nick Bromberg talks about how each of the Championship 4 stacks up
NASCAR: Cases for and against each of the Championship 4 drivers
Fox Sports: Winless in last 27, Byron confident in title quest
A quick review of championship race odds coming into Phoenix
NASCAR issues $600K in fines against team members after Martinsville
NASCAR in awkward spot after manipulation in latest finish
Draft Kings guys offer NASCAR fantasy rankings for Phoenix
Athlon Sports: Kevin Harvick floats new idea for conducting NASCAR playoffs
BETTING
BETTING
BASEBALL BETTING
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Yahoo Sports: Time running out for the top free agents to sign
The Athletic: Predicting where the top 15 free agents will sign
MLB.com: Rating the contenders to land Roki Sasaki
San Diego Union-Tribune: Padres continue to pursue Sasaki amid Seidler family dispute
Dodgers suddenly become favorites to land Sasaki amid Padres drama
Bob Nightengale of USA Today covers the biggest free agent questions
CBS Sports: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get an “A” grade for their off-season
Lefty pitcher Martin Perez is off to the White Sox
MLB.com: Amed Rosario signs one-year deal with Nationals
ESPN+ (Paywall): Under-the-radar free agent fits
The Athletic: The All-Free Agent Team – Options are dwindling in middle infield, top starters
NESN: MLB execs tout Red Sox prospect as top Rookie of the Year pick
SI.com: Might the Mets target Anthony Rizzo is Alonso leaves?
Ken Rosenthal: Oriolesโ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites
SI.com: Sasaki makes a request of teams before meeting with them
ESPN: Sasaki in Japan, moves to next phase of process
Fansided explores the winners and losers of MLB free agency thus far
CBS Sports projects the landing spots for top free agents remaining
The people at MLB.com make one prediction for each team in 2025
SNY: What could a Mets pivot away from Pete Alonso look like?
NY Post (Paywall) How Mets can solve the Pete Alonso dilemma
The Athletic: What’s the situation with Jack Flaherty and Nolan Arenado?
Yardbarker: Here are the big losers of the MLB off-season
The Dan Patrick Show explores who’s been making the best moves during the off-season
MassLive: Craig Breslow talks about what moves could be next with the Boston Red Sox
NESN: Here are the moves the Red Sox wants to make after signing Walker Buehler
Boston Red Sox mulling a six-man rotation with revamped staff
Al Bat.com: Lucas Giolito not a big believer in six-man rotations
MLB Trade Rumors: Giolito – I’ll be ready for season
Garrett Whitlock is expected to pitch most of 2025 season
Washington Nationals bring back Trevor Williams on two-year deal
Jon Heyman: Breaking down the top free agents and where they might fit
Bleacher Report updates its farm system rankings for 2025
Arizona Republic: D-Backs sign Corbin Burnes to record $210 million deal
NY Daily News: How Corbin Burnes’ departure from Orioles affects the Yankees
Yahoo Sports: Here are the best remaining free agents on the MLB market
NY Post: The options for Pete Alonso are dwindling
Astros say talks with Alex Bregman have stalled
Rangers make two-year deal with Joc Pederson
ESPN: What is the Cubs’ plan for 2025 and beyond?
NY Post: Mets giving much more than a suite to Soto’s family
Yardbarker: Guerrero Jr. issues ultimatum that is bad news for Blue Jays
SNY: Mets bringing Manaea back addresses rotation needs
MLB.com: Paul Goldschmidt to Yankees on one-year deal
ESPN: Guardians send Naylor off to D-Backs
Seattle Times: What options are left for Mariners at first base?
NESN: Red Sox bolster bullpen by picking up Moran from Twins
Rays ink minor league deal with Eloy Jiminez
Athletics (no first name necessary) sign Urshela to contract
NY Post: Soto teases Yankee, Met fans with Instagram “announcement”
CBS Sports: Soto market narrows with serious suitors in the hunt
(Paywall) NJ.com: Soto has offers from Yankees, Mets, three others
Daily Mail (UK): Phillies out of Soto race; Mets emerge as new leader
Sporting News: Dodgers predicted to win bidding war for phenom Sasaki
Bleacher Report: Is it a “fait accompli” that Sasaki signs with Dodgers?
Six intriguing potential destinations for Roki Sasaki
Sporting News: Insider says Phillies showed no interest in Soto
Metsmerized: Signing Soto is an absolute must for Mets, Cohen
Fansided: Mets get best possible Juan Soto news all thanks to Steve Cohen, cheap Yankees
SB Nation survey on who will sign Roki Sasaki
NY Times: Where Cardinals stand on trade talks for Nolan Arenado
(Paywall) Bill Madden: Steinbrenner hypes relationships to lure Soto
Newsweek: Mets favored over Yankees in $700M Soto sweepstakes
Brendan Kuty: Why the Yankees shouldn’t go all out for Juan Soto
Chris Landers of Fansided explains how it is that Dodgers can afford both Ohtani and Soto
NY Post: Cohen awaits Mets’ Soto fate as pitching market takes shape
NESN: Don’t rule out blockbuster addition for Red Sox
Ken Rosenthal: What to make of the Braves’ cost-cutting moves
Bob Nightengale: Judge bullish on signing Soto
(Paywall) ESPN+ ranks Soto among the most valuable free agents ever
Sportsnaut.com: Rumor of Yankee backup plan to pick up four All-Star level players
CBS Sports: Roman Anthony heads up top 25 players entering 2025
MLB.com: (Video) Top Rookie of the Year candidates for 2025
SI.com: Michael Kay insists Yankees will outbid anyone for Juan Soto
Reports are that Royals checked in on Juan Soto
MLB.com: For Steinbrenner, signing Soto has been a “priority”
AP: Oft-injured Dustin May comes together on deal with Dodgers
The Athletic: Jim Bowden’s 25 predictions on personnel moves in MLB’s off-season
NY Post: Dodgers will enter Juan Soto sweepstakes โ thanks to the Ohtani contract
Steve Phillips: Here are the storylines to follow in this off-season
NJ.com: Ex-Mets GM expects Mets, Yankees, Giants and Nats to bid on Juan Soto
Toronto Star: Best for Blue Jays to stay out of Soto bidding
Deadspin: Where is the best fit for Juan Soto?
CBS Sports: Some key dates for baseball’s off-season
2News Nevada: Could we be seeing the Dodgers spending big again this off-season?
MLB.com: Nine storylines to watch in the Hot Stove League
MLB Trade Rumors: Mets among eleven teams to reach out for Soto
(Paywall) St. Louis Post-Dispatch: So what’s next for the Cardinals?
SI.com: D-Backs have some holes they’ll have to plug
The Athletic: Keith Law lists his top 50 free agents for this MLB off-season
Yahoo Sports: Padres’ teenage prospect lied about his age
Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller offers eight bold predictions for the off-season
Jon Heyman: Soto seeking historic $700 million contract
Bleacher Report: Top ten landing spots for Juan Soto
NY Post: Yankees’ season ends in heartbreak as they choke in Game 5
Mike Vaccaro: There’s no escaping the brutality of this Yankee failure
SNY: Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them
Dodgers are already favored to win next year’s World Series
NY Times: The takeaways from Game 5 of the World Series
MLB.com: Freeman sets World Series RBI record, walks off with MVP award
The Athletic: Is this a new “Golden Era” for the Dodgers?
The Ringer: An anatomy of the inning that doomed the Yankees’ season
Yahoo Sports: Dodgers win World Series as Yankees go through self-destruction
SNY: Aaron Boone is expected to be back as manager next year
Bleacher Report: Fans call out Aaron Boone as Yankees blow lead and lose Series
Yahoo: Three disastrous errors spell the end for Yankees
Empire Sports Media: Boone continues to make bewildering decisions
Yanks Go Yard: Quote about lineup switch proves Aaron Boone’s lost it
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Aaron Boone hasn’t talked about his future yet with Yankees
Is Pete Alonso the back-up plan for Yanks if they can’t sign Soto?
Mike Vaccaro: Volpe rescues Yankees from rock bottom
The Athletic: Yankees get the jolt of hope they needed
(Paywall) Bill Plaschke: Dodgers punt Game 4, but they’re still in control
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Yankees win battle of bullpens
(Paywall) NJ.com: Chisholm, Weaver wiiling to say what others won’t
Matt Snyder: This still has chance to be a memorable World Series
MLB.com: Volpe family history with Yankees goes back generations
Fox Sports: Top four takeaways from the Dodgers’ Game 3 win
NY Post: Heroes and zeroes from Yankees’ Game 3 loss
Sportsnet.ca: Yankee bats stay silent in Game 3 defeat
MLB.com: Freeman connects AGAIN and ties two Series records
Jon Heyman: Yankees crumble and raise uncomfortable questions
North Jersey.com: The end is rushing in for Yankees
Joel Sherman: Dodgers are exposing the Yankees in every way
LA Daily News: Freeman homers again, Dodgers stifle Yankees
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Buehler continues Dodger dominance on mound
LA Times: Buehler and Freeman lead Dodgers to Game 3 win
MLB.com: Ohtani starts, scores run in Game 3
DodgerBlue.com: Freeman ties World Series record with homer
Mike Vaccaro: Yanks have just one hope to pull off Red Sox-like miracle
Forbes: After being pursued by Yankees, Flaherty and Yamamoto shine in Series
NY Post: Ohtani uses device to manage World Series shoulder injury
Dodger Nation: Ohtani wears sling on left shoulder ahead of Game 3
SI.com: Yamamoto saves LA bullpen, dazzles in World Series debut
FanGraphs: Yamamoto has a secret weapon
Fox Sports: Yankees can’t win World Series without unlocking Aaron Judge
ESPN’s full World Series preview, with predictions and more
Roberts: Ohtani absolutely not pitching in World Series
NY Post: Yankees decide on starters for Games 2 and 3
MLB.com: Update on Dodgers’ World Series roster
NY Post: Roster moves – Yankees opt for pitching depth over defense
CNN: Every Dodgers-Yankees matchup in two charts
The Athletic’s experts weigh in on who will win the World Series
Fox News: Smoltz details advantages Yankees have over Dodgers
Jon Heyman: Dodgers made the Flaherty trade the Yanks couldn’t stomach
ESPN: How the Yankees, Dodgers can win it all
NY Times: Evan Phillips left off Dodgers’ World Series roster
NY Post: Dodgers stun by leaving Phillips off World Series roster
NPR: World Series Game 1: What you need to know
Joel Sherman: Gerrit Cole is pitching for legacy
ABC News: Five storylines to watch in the World Series
Fox Sports: Predictions on the Series, the Series MVP and more
NY Post: Inside the numbers with Ohtani and Judge
Covers: Best bets and staff picks for the Series
NY Post offers picks from its experts on the Series
(Paywall) Newsday presents its 2024 World Series preview
Gabe Lacques: These guys may decide who wins it in the end
NY Post: Verdugo has extra motivation after Dodgers ditched him
Dave Lennon: For Soto, it’s not all about the money
USA Today: World Series managers rise above the hate
CBS Sports: Matchups hold a key to Yankees-Dodgers World Series
MLB.com: Five defining storylines for the World Series
Action Network’s World Series preview and predictions
KTLA: Who the “experts” think is going to win the World Series
NBC: Why it could be a lifetime before we see another World Series like this one
Jayson Stark: Prepare for epic World Series with much to savor
(Paywall) LA Times: Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Yankees
(Paywall) NY Daily News: Yankees and Dodgers in 12th World Series meeting – starring Judge and Ohtani
(Paywall) Boston Globe: This is the World Series baseball needs right now
The Ringer: There’s no World Series like a Yankees-Dodgers World Series
PRO BASKETBALL BETTING
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New York Post has a Cavaliers-Thunder betting preview
NBA.com: What they’re saying – Thunder-Cavs has that “Game of the Year” feeling
Terry Pluto (Podcast): What makes the Cavs-Thunder matchup so intriguing
Rocket Mortgage Game Preview of the Cavs vs. Thunder game
Axios Cleveland: It’s a clash of the titans
Odds Shark: Cleveland favored to end OKC’s winning streak
SI.com: Cavaliers bringing history, facing history In matchup Vs. Thunder
Yardbarker: Donovan Mitchell – These are the games we live for
Kevin O’Connor (podcast): Cavs or Thunder – Who was been more impressive?
Sporting News: Why Cavs vs. Thunder is the best NBA game of the year
Picks Wise: Thunder vs. Cavs prediction and same game parlay
Draft Kings Network: SGA prop bets for OKC-Cleveland game
Justin Termine: Don’t know if there’s a record Cavs could reach to make them consensus East favorite
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal coming off bench, leads win
Liberty Ballers: Sixers without Embiid fall to Suns
Mavs: Kyrie Irving out 1-2 weeks with back injury
CBS Sports lays out three under-the-radar landing spots for Jimmy Butler
NBA.com has its new power rankings, and the OKC Thunder is #1
Arizona Republic: Power rankings – Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1
Justin Quinn: Are the Thunder better than the Celtics?
Houston Rockets: For Reed Sheppard, it’s a trip to the G-League
Yardbarker: Grading the Eastern Conference a third of the way through the season
Clutch Points: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
AP: Donovan says Bulls’ 1st-round pick not part of his talks with front office
Marc Stein (Paywall) talks about Jimmy Butler and NBA trades
Boston.com: As Celts slide, poor spacing made matchup with OKC a struggle
Boston Globe: Thunder taught Celtics a hard lesson
Athlon Sports: Jaylen Brown – “OKC is rolling right now”
Barstool Sports: Celtics were punched in the mouth
CBS Sports power rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown with Thunder
Fansided: The Thunder are inescapable
ESPN: Clippers say ex-staffer sought millions prior to Kawhi claims
NBA Power rankings from ESPN: Where all 30 teams stack up coming into the new year
The Athletic NBA Power Rankings: T-Wolves are on the rise as we get to new year
USA Today: Power rankings – Celtics hit speed bump; Thunder are rolling
Power Rankings from NBA.com: Cavs on top; Knicks enter the top five
New York Post: D’Angelo Russell makes positive impression upon Nets’ return
Complex: Dwight Howard sounds off on trade – โLeGM Said Thatโs Enough, DLoโ
Dylan Hernandez: Lakers will learn whether Austin Reaves can be an All-Star
The Score: New Year’s resolutions for each team
New Orleans Pelicans devastated by New Year’s attack
New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson cites calf tightness, sits out game vs. Jazz
Finney-Smith steps into ch’ship consideration with Los Angeles Lakers
ESPN: Jimmy Butler wants to be dealt out of Miami
Miami Herald: The background on Butler’s trade demand and where things stand
NBC Sports: Reportedly, Suns and Warriors top Butler’s wish list
AP: Butler listed doubtful for Thursday as trade might happen
SI.com: Why Miami may have little urgency to trade Jimmy Butler
Hoops Hype: Butler caught off-guard when Riley told him to STFU
Arizona Republic: DeMarcus Cousins says Suns should trade for Butler (for what it’s worth)
NBA.com power rankings have Cavs and Thunder swapping spots at top
Cavaliers Nation: Donovan Mitchell on Cavs – “I want to win a title with this group”
ESPN: One bet to make on each of the awards races
Kia Rookie Ladder: Stephon Castle, Yves Missi lead tight race
NBA Power Rankings: Grizzlies rise; Wolves tumble
Kia MVP Ladder: Luka Donฤiฤ enters Top 5 amid torrid stretch
Bleacher Report: B/R’s NBA awards predictions through Christmas
Arizona Sports: Suns rule out Devin Booker, two others for Christmas game
NBC Sports: Odds and predictions on Lakers-Warriors game
Mavs: Doncic leaves game vs. T-Wolves with calf strain
Bridges, Knicks spoil Wemby’s monster Xmas party
ESPN: Key factors and matchups for the Christmas Day games
CBS Sports: Best bets with Lakers, Knicks, Warriors in holiday action
(Paywall) NY Post: How far Anunoby and the Knicks have come in a year
Pounding the Rock previews the Spurs-Knicks game
Athlon Sports: Three bold predictions for the Spurs-Knicks game
Yahoo: Pistons expose Lakers for what they are – and aren’t
The Athletic: Andrew Wiggins rediscovering the joy of basketball
NY Post: Playing on Xmas extra special for Karl-Anthony Towns
NBC Sports Boston: Jaylen Brown bellyaching about “one-sided” officiating
CBS Sports: Wemby, Daniels in line for Defensive POY honors
Cam Payne busts out big with Landry Shamet finally in mix for Knicks
Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Donovan Mitchell is real unhappy about the officiating
NBA.com: Cavs get off to 9-0 start, douse coach Kenny Atkinson
AP: Mitchell scores 29 as Cavaliers move to 9-0
Cleveland.com: How Atkinson, Garland and the Cavs are fueling success
Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Ja Morant makes it clear that he doesn’t like the Lakers
ESPN: Redick praises LeBron and rips others after Lakers’ defeat
Yahoo Sports: Warriors beat Celts, but Curry says there’s a long way to go
Golden State of Mind: Warriors’ defense sets the tone
The Oklahoman: Thunder winning streak comes to an end against Nuggets
Denver Post: With injuries, Nuggets’ contingency plans on display
Fox News: Paul George returns to LA, gets booed, thinks it’s “stupid”
ESPN: George – no hard feelings toward Clippers’ brass
NY Post: Embiid will make season debut vs. Knicks after suspension
NBC Sports Philadelphia: Embiid on track to return against Knicks
NJ.com: Embiid likely to face minutes restriction upon return
Struggling Bucks believe strongly they can turn things around
NY Times: Embiid suspension justified, but NBA still has a problem to solve
NBA.com: Zach Edey starts at top of Kia rookie rankings
Kevin O’Connor: Four teams that should try these new lineups
ESPN: How Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers
NBC Sports Boston: There’s some drama between Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr
ESPN: Joel Embiid suspended three games for shoving columnist
TMZ: Reporter will continue covering Sixers after Embiid incident
Fox Sports: Embiid – “I’ve done way too much for this city”
NY Times: What we’re seeing with the Bucks right now
Morgan Stig Jensen: Why it’s so tough to build around Zion Williamson
NBC Sports Bay Area: Keegan Murray answers call as rebounder for Kings
ESPN: Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury as Lakers’ road woes continue
NBC Sports: Denver’s Aaron Gordon out multiple weeks with calf strain
The Athletic: What the Celtics’ sale tells us about NBA ownership
With the unveiling of the 2024-25 NBA schedule, here are the games you don’t want to miss
The Athletic’s Zach Harper is looking forward to 35 games this coming season
Bleacher Report: One question for each NBA team ahead of the coming season
Yardbarker: Three early takes on the 2024-25 season
Team Win Totals Bettors: If you’re wondering who the undervalued NBA teams might be, read this
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING
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Pro Football Focus turns in its full preview of the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl
CBS Sports experts offer picks for the college football playoff games
Fox Sports: Making the case for each team to win the national championship
Washington Post: Look at an under and an underdog
Top players (including transfer portal) not playing in Cotton Bowl (Texas-Ohio State)
ESPN+ (Paywall): College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame
Action Network: Collin Wilson’s betting card for the semifinal games
Some notes on the Orange Bowl from the Penn State athletics website
Athlon: Joel Klatt thinks the Ohio State-Texas game could be lopsided
The Ringer: Todd McShay previews the semifinals in the College Football Playoff
Matt Boecker of Al.com has a nice betting guide for the semifinal games
Fox Sports: Coaches Freeman, Franklin set to make college football history
One Foot Down: The absurdity of James Franklin’s comments about Notre Dame
Fox Sports: The Bear gives his picks on Ohio State-Texas and Notre Dame-Penn State
Dennis Dodd: Ryan Day should leave Ohio State, no matter what
Cleveland.com (Paywall): Ohio State rallies around its most criticized figure
Fantasy Life: Picks and predictions on the national semifinal games
SI.com: Ohio State receiver – โCoach Day is the best coach in the nationโ
Columbus Dispatch: With win, Ryan Day and assistants add six figures to bonus total
On3.com: Who’s got more pressure in the playoff – Sark or Ryan Day?
David Briggs: Give Day credit for his finest hour
Larry Phillips: Is it Day time for Ohio State?
ESPN+ (Paywall): Ohio State finds best version of itself ahead of Cotton Bowl
Zach Braziller (Paywall): Everything has changed for written-off Ohio State and Ryan Day
Spencer McLaughlin: Ryan Day’s job secure after playoff wins
Bleacher Report: CFP semifinal picks
247 Sports: Here are the top players available in the transfer portal
ESPN takes a first look at the semifinal match between Ohio State and Texas
CBS Sports has its early Cotton Bowl preview with Ohio State and Texas
Burnt Orange Nation: Longhorns open as 4.5-point dog vs. Ohio State
Fansided: Opening odds don’t respect the Buckeyes quite enough yet
The Lines.com looks at the opening odds for Ohio State vs. Texas
The Athletic offers its preview of the Cotton Bowl – Texas vs. OSU
Clutch Points: Will Howard reveals perfect motivation to beat Texas
On3.com: Ryan Day offers initial thoughts on Ohio State’s matchup against Oregon
Austin American-Statesman: Basic facts about the Cotton Bowl game
CBS News: No known threats detected for Cotton Bowl game
Ohio State Buckeyes jump to big early lead, cruise to win vs. Oregon
CNN: Will Howard finds redemption as Ohio State beats #1 Oregon
Yahoo Sports: Ohio State overwhelms Oregon, secures matchup vs. Texas
USA Today: All the big moments from the Buckeyes’ rout of Oregon
Houston Chronicle: Texas Longhorns hold off Arizona State in two OT’s
NY Post: Quinn Ewers is getting $6 million offer to leave Texas Longhorns
USA Today breaks down the two College Football Playoff matchups for New Year’s Day
CBS Sports: New Orleans truck attack pushes Georgia-Notre Dame Peach Bowl to Thursday
WDSU New Orleans: Sugar Bowl postponed because of French Quarter terror attack
Sugar Bowl: ESPN looks at what Georgia has in Gunner Stockton
Yahoo: Georgia Bulldogs will be missing a number of players against Notre Dame
NY TImes: Can Georgia’s running backs steal the show?
CBS Sports: Stockton doesn’t have Carson Beck’s arm, but there’s just something about him
Nick Saban doesn’t expect much change in Georgia offense with Stockton behind center
Saturday Down South: Greg McElroy discusses Gunner Stockton’s readiness to make his first start in Sugar Bowl
The Lines.com: Bet on total In Georgia โ Notre Dame?
Athlon Sports: Kirby Smart hints at possible changes with Gunner Stockton at QB
Fantasy Life: Can Georgia trust Gunner Stockton against Notre Dame?
Wall Street Journal (Paywall): Heโs never started a single game. Now heโs suddenly leading a college football superpower
Top players (including transfer portal) not playing in Cotton Bowl (Texas-Ohio State)
NY Times: How last weekend’s games impacted the 12-team playoff bracket
Yahoo Sports previews the Ohio State-Penn State showdown in the Big Ten
Fox Sports: Penn State has jumped Ohio State in latest Big Ten rankings
CBS Sports: Arguments for both Penn State and Ohio State to cover
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio State DC Jim Knowles comments about his pass rush and more
247 Sports: Everything OSU coach Ryan Day said in his press conference
(Paywall) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penn State’s showdown with Ohio State means everything
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penn State balances business-as-usual approach with magnitude of Ohio State matchup
Eleven Warriors: Five things to know about Penn State going into Saturday’s game
Black Shoe Diaries looks at key players for the Penn State-Ohio State matchup
State College.com: Penn State 7-2 vs. Ohio State when they are higher-ranked
SI.com: Penn State won’t get its “White Out” on Saturday
Jim Naveau: OSU offense needs improvement vs. Penn State
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio State OC Chip Kelly says team must be better on early downs
SI.com: Great concerns for Ohio State going into Saturday game vs. Penn State
Dawg Nation: Lane Kiffin has complaints about the Georgia kickoff time and the college playoff
On3.com: Kirby Smart responds to Lane Kiffin’s gripes
Saturday Down South: LSU coach Brian Kelly downplays effects of playing at night
Deseret News: Does it matter where BYU lands in the initial rankings?
How Indiana, BYU and Pitt are shaking up college football
Awful Announcing: Initial playoff rankings debut on election night…..inexplicably
(Paywall) ESPN +: How close is Notre Dame to being in the bracket?
The Athletic: How much are Notre Dame and A&M rising?
CBS Sports: Rankings – Big Ten, SEC crowding the top
Yahoo’s Nick Bromberg talks about what the rankings look like as of now
Washington Post: When nothing makes sense, why not parse pretend college football rankings?
(Paywall) ESPN +: Bill Connelly looks at where the conference titles races stand, etc.
Denver Post: Deion and Colorado are back in the AP Top 25
WDSU (New Orleans): Tulane hovers right outside of the AP poll
Saturday Down South projects the 12-team playoff field entering the weekend
ESPN: NCAA team stop rates, and how Colorado turned its defense around
(Paywall) ESPN+: Bill Connelly has his SP+ rankings for all 134 teams
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top five for first time since 2017
(Paywall) Tulsa World: Mason Young’s AP Top 25 poll
Front Office Sports: Expanded playoff format heating up off-field drama
NY Times: If we have conference tie-breaker nightmares, who’s fault will it be?
USA Today: Chaos in conference races fuels this week’s overreactions
Bill Bender of the Sporting News projects first-round matchups, bubble teams
Pro Football Focus offers its top 25 teams in college football
Action Network presents its betting power ratings
The Athletic: Elko’s approach just what Texas A&M needed
The Bleacher Report has some bowl projections as we come into this weekend’s contests
Football Scoop: Evaluating the potential for disaster in every conference championship race
Lawless Republic: Be fair about the undefeated nobodies
Fox Sports: New SEC powerhouse program enters the mix
Detroit News: Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires after fifth concussion
College Sports Journal: Sagarin projection regarding college football playoff
NY Post’s college football rankings and current Heisman watch
Fox Sports: Joel Klatt’s top ten teams after Week 9
NY Times: Deion’s not on the coaching hot seat, but Trent Dilfer might be
Scott Hamilton: Enough scares to spook the Top 25
CBS Sports: Who have been the most disappointing teams in college football?
Texas coach Sarkisian says ‘Horns have something to prove
Seth Emerson of The Athletic has a stat you may want to take a look at
ESPN: Here is the stop rate for every college football team
Sports Illustrated has its mid-season college football awards
Idaho Statesman: Boise State hammers its way to “big-time” win
LA Times: USC and Miller Moss score redemption during blowout win over Rutgers
Austin American-Statesman: A quick look at the Texas A&M-LSU game
(Paywall) ESPN+: Texas A&M vs.LSU tops bag of treats
Fox 2 Now (St. Louis): Missouri seeks first win over Alabama in 50 years
Roll Bama Roll has previews and predictions on the Alabama-Missouri clash
Tide Illustrated: Alabama cross-training DB’s as they prep for Missouri
NY Post: AJ McCarron says ‘Bama players worried about personal highlights and personal gain
(Paywall) Kevin Scarbinsky: Why would ex-Tide players want to rip the team?
Detroit Free Press: Michigan starts Davis Warren at QB against Michigan State
MLive: Joel Klatt says it’s “panic time” for Michigan
SI.com: Is Michigan already waving the white flag?
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Will Nebraska pose biggest problem for Ohio State offense?
NBC Sports: Penn State takes aim at Wisconsin’s secondary
247 Sports: Experts weigh in on the Wisconsin-Penn State matchup
Bucky’s 5th Quarter: What are the biggest questions for Wisconsin ahead of Penn State game?
Saturday Tradition: Bielema shaping Illinois into a contender
Bob Asmussen: Illinois football family practicing what it preaches
Chicago Tribune: Navy puts unbeaten record on the line against Notre Dame
Irish Illustrated: Rebuilding CB depth still important for Notre Dame
Sports Illustrated: How Notre Dame vs. Army and Navy could shape the playoff situation
The Athletic: Army and Navy could meet twice if they get to the playoff
Yahoo Sports: Without NIL’s, Army and Navy are thriving. How?
(Paywall) Wall Street Journal: How Army and Navy have marched to undefeated records
Yahoo Sports: Miami’s smoke and mirrors show opens against vs. Florida State
Canes Warning: Miami will exploit FSU defense that’s not as good as its numbers
Action Network clues us in on who will prevail between Miami and FSU
Miami Herald: What to know about the Miami-FSU matchup
Tallahassee Democrat: Can the Seminoles slow down Cam Ward and the ‘Canes?
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Can Miami avoid the upset against Florida State?
Chop Chat: Here are the impact players for FSU in its game against Miami
Saturday Blitz: Could this be the way for Mike Norvell to save his job?
Doc’s Sports checks in with a prediction on the Miami-Florida State matchup
BVM Sports: FSU faces challenge against Heisman hopeful Cam Ward
USA Today: After win at Texas, Georgia is #1 in playoff projection
Burnt Orange Nation: The SEC is officially wide open
Aggie Yell: Cronower talks about the rebirth of the offensive line
Deadspin: Jeanty continues his Heisman push against UNLV
OrangeBloods: Time for Longhorns to show their toughness
The top 25 from Pro Football Focus going into this weekend
Action Network analyzes the UConn-Rice matchup
Hartford Courant: Frustrating loss shows you the trajectory of UConn football
(Paywall) Oregonian: Danielson says Ducks are a national title contender
CBS Sports: Purdue careening off the rails as Houston, Stanford join the Bottom 25
Autzen Zoo: There’ll be no Fiesta Bowl rematch between Oregon and Liberty
PennLive: Two former Penn State players charged in rape case
Football Scoop: James Franklin did not shine in press conference performance
NC State QB McCall says he’s calling it quits after head injuries
(Paywall) MLIve: Should Wolverines stick with Jake Tuttle at QB?
The Hill: It’s time for the attorneys general to save college sports
MMA BETTING
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Days away from UFC 309, watch some of Jon Jones’ training footage
Bloody Elbow expresses concern that Jon Jones might be injured ahead of UFC 309
MMA Junkie: Two UFC 309 fighters pull out before MSG event
MMA Mania: Gods strike UFC 309 by taking out two prelims
Jon Jones may have his DQ loss overturned before stepping into Octagon for UFC 309
MMA Weekly: UFC fighters react to Trump winning election
NY Post: Alleged victim testifies she was choked, raped by Conor McGregor
MMA Mania: Odds and predictions for UFC Vegas 100
Sherdog previews UFC Vegas 100 – Magny vs. Prates
UFC announces changes to UFC Vegas 100 card
Yahoo Sports: Neil Magny is happy taking on killer challengers
BJ Penn.com: Bo Nickal reveals early plans for his first UFC world title
Muscle and Fitness: Three-division ONE champion Malykhin still trains the old school way
MMA Mania: Colby Covington targets future matchups
MMA Knockout: UFC drops two contenders from the roster
ONE 169: Keys to victory In Heavyweight title fight
MMA Fighting: UFC not ready to go “guns blazing” into pro boxing
MMA Fighting: UFC owners – “PPV is still a strong model”
HOCKEY BETTING
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The Athletic: NHL power rankings, and a reason for each team to be optimistic
ESPN: Jets stay on top in NHL power rankings
Sportsnet.ca: Power rankings, and biggest surprise for each team a month into the season
NHL.com comes with its Hall of Fame edition of the Super 16
Larry Brooks: Rangers’ listless โwake-up callโ was a long time coming
NY Post: Laviolette plans to ride with his drastic Rangers line changes
Bleacher Report: One word for every NHL team after the first month
All About the Jersey: Hughes, Devils overcome officiating to beat Canadiens
SI.com: Penguins coach calls out star defender
Vancouver Sun: Bring on the Oilers, say the Canucks
(Paywall) Phil. Inquirer: Michkov will be a healthy scratch in Tampa
Philly Hockey Now: Tortorella offers dubious reason for benching Michkov
(Paywall) St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Perennial powers struggle while Blues try to survive
2024 ELECTION BETTING
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Donald Trump makes his victory speech on Tuesday night
USA Today: Five takeaways from Trump’s victory speech
Live map of the crucial swing states
James Carville says “early results are not sterling”
NY Post: Can Trump win without Pennsylvania?
ABC News: Five races to watch that will decide control of the House
NY Post provides live election updates all night long
Axios: Trump and Harris locked in tight race
ABC News: Video – How Trump or Harris could win the election
CNN: Live updates on the presidential election
Interactive maps for the House and Senate races
Reuters: Where Harris and Trump stand on key issues
NY Post: Voting problems reported in three deep-red PA precincts
Fox News: Chad Pegram says House and Senate races “tight as a tick”
Forbes: Trump and Harris deadlocked in final surveys
Emerson College final polls indicate too-close-to-call in swing states
Newsweek: Here’s where all the indicators are pointing
Fox News: America decides on next president today
NBC News: Voters will elect a new Congress
WTOP TV: Camps projecting lots of confidence
Philadelphia Inquirer: Trump and Harris make their election eve pitches to Pennsylvania
New York Magazine: Final polls, final predictions, final rallies
CBS News: Trump and Harris in the final push in battleground states
Celebs come out, as Oprah and Lady Gaga support Harris at rally
NY Post: Biden wants Trump locked up in time for the election
GOLF BETTING
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NY Post: McIlroy – Trump could hasten PGA-LIV Golf merger
Eamon Lynch: Rory could have answered Trump question with shrug, but didn’t
Fox News: Trump brings Bryson DeChambeau up on stage
Reuters: Report – PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature
Golf Magic: Cameron Young forced out of Mexico event
PGA Tour.com: Cameron’s out, but Carson Young worth a wager in Mexico
PGA Tour.com: Fleetwood leads with 62 in Abu Dhabi
Golf.com: Fleetwood spotted with prototype TaylorMade putter in Abu Dhabi
Establish the Run: Large-Field GPP Breakdown: World Wide Technology Ch’ship
Meet five Mexicans in the field at the World Wide Technology
ESPN: McIlroy modifies swing during three-week isolation
David Ledbetter: Why hasn’t McIlroy won a major since 2014?
Video – What’s behind McIlroy’s swing change?
Golf Monthly: Tommy Fleetwood makes a big putter change
Action Network makes its predictions on the winner of the WWTC
The Lines: WWTC odds preview and betting guide
Oddschecker: First-round leader picks and predictions
PicksWise has its predictions on what’s going to happen in the WWTC
VSIN: Best bets and golf odds for the World Wide Technology Championship
GolfWeek: Predictions on who will win the World Wide Technology Championship
Golf Monthly: Picks and predictions for the PGA event in Abu Dhabi
PGATour.com: Power ratings coming into Abu Dhabi
Geoff Shackelford: The pro golf horse race
LPGA: Marina Alex moves up in Rolex rankings
Golf Channel: Tour pros have mixed reactions to tournament changes
Palm Beach Post: Charlie Woods advances to state golf tournament
NY Post: Tiger Woods and ex-wife ride together at son Charlie’s tournament
KHOU Houston: Upper Deck Golf is coming to Minute Maid Park
TENNIS BETTING
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WTA Tennis: Making the case for each of the four semi-finalists at the WTA Finals
The Guardian (UK) Swiatek tumbles out of WTA Finals
WTA Tennis: Krejcikova edges Gauff, locks in last semifinal spot at WTA Finals
Tennis Gazette: Tracy Austin sees something “interesting” about Coco Gauff’s serve
Tennis Magazine: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz headline Nastase, Newcombe groups at 2024 ATP Finals
The Athletic: Going over the round robin for the ATP Finals
Tennis Gazette: Tim Henman has reaction to the ATP Finals draw
Tennis-Infinity: Alcaraz Bluntly Told ‘Adjust Your Game’ After His Fast Court Complaints
Tennis World: Medvedev has captivating idea to change tennis schedule
Dimers.com latest pro tennis predictions
Sports Gambler.com forecasts Metz and WTA matches upcoming
LWOS: ATP Metz semi-final predictions
Predict.tennis outlook and stats on Metz, Belgrade, ATP, WTA
ForeTennis looks at all the important matches for today and tomorrow
Today’s best predictions from OLBG.com
Sporty Trader releases predictions on WTA Finals and ATP Belgrade action
ProgSport.com: Stats roundup and picks for today’s matches
Stats Insider issues its data-driven picks for today’s matches
Tennis-Predictions.com free picks on today’s matches and beyond updated hourly
Betting Expert.com: Tennis betting tips and predictions
Sportsbook Wire: Moselle Open betting odds and previews
Your 1×2.com: Predictions on tennis matches from around the world
Pro Tipster: Metz, Medvedev and more
WTA Tennis: Zheng delivers a WTA Finals masterclass
The Express (UK): Coco Gauff makes Jessica Pegula wish after beating rival in WTA Finals masterclass
Jessica Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals
Tennis Threads: Riyadh | Green Group doubles wraps at WTA Finals