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MLB News

Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On Restricted List After No-Show Vs. Red Sox

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:52:08 -0400

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox.

Cubs Shortstop Dansby Swanson To Miss About A Month With Left Oblique Strain

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:07:52 -0400

The Cubs will be without shortstop Dansby Swanson for as much as a month.

Big Bets Report: Huge Wager On Arsenal-Man City Cashes In For $3 Million

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:10:58 -0400

Patrick Everson breaks down how one bettor almost doubled his seven-figure wager after Arsenal came up big against Manchester City.

Padres New Owners Officially Approved By MLB

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:48:58 -0400

The Padres were sold in May, and the sale was officially approved by MLB on Monday.

NFL News

The Browns Are Young And Talented And Have A QB Plan (Sort Of)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:56:08 -0400

The Browns have reason to believe in their latest rebuild, but they know they won't start winning until they "find a quarterback."

Former Ravens Super Bowl Champion O.J. Brigance Dies After ALS Battle

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:04:13 -0400

O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. He was 56.

2026 NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year Odds: Tyson Tumbles After Injury

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:55:40 -0400

Jordyn Tyson's training camp injury had a major impact on the 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year oddsboard. See the latest.

Saints Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson Expected To Miss 2 Months With Hamstring Injury

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:29 -0400

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is reportedly expected to miss two months after sustaining a hamstring injury during practice last week.

NCAAB News

2026-2027 College Basketball Offseason Buzz: Miami Hurricanes Extended Jai Lucas

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:50:57 -0400

We're tracking notable injuries, news and happenings across men's and women's college basketball during the 2026-2027 offeason.

Class Of 2022 Athletes Granted Injunction For A 5th Season Of Eligibility, NCAA To Appeal

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:19:29 -0400

All high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility are now eligible following a class-wide injunction granted in Colorado.

What Michigan AD Warde Manuel's Departure Means For The Wolverines

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:16:18 -0400

Warde Manuel is stepping down as Michigan's athletics director, so here's a look at how that could impact the Wolverines, especially football and basketball.

Michigan Removes Interim Tag Off Mike Boynton 2 Weeks After Dusty May's Departure

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:42:24 -0400

Mike Boynton wasn't Michigan's interim coach for long.

NBA News

When Does the 2026-27 NBA Season Start? Opening Night Schedule

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:14:14 -0400

The 2026-27 NBA season starts Oct. 20 with three Opening Night games. See the full tripleheader, start times and other key season dates.

2026 NBA Cup Schedule: Group Play, Knockout Rounds, Championship

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:13:09 -0400

See the complete 2026 NBA Cup schedule, including Group Play dates, all 60 matchups, quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship.

2026 NBA Christmas Games: Schedule, Matchups, Start Times

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:05 -0400

See the complete 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule, including all five matchups, start times and the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals rematch.

2026 NBA Opening Day Odds: Spreads, Lines, What To Know For All 3 Games

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:53:26 -0400

Check out the odds for the NBA's three opening night showdowns, featuring The King and The Alien.

NCAAF News

2026 College Football Odds: Texas Tech Looks To Make It Two In A Row

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:24:07 -0400

After a historic 2025 season, can Texas Tech repeat as Big 12 champions? Check out the odds.

2026 College Football Odds: Can LSU Win SEC In Lane Kiffin’s First Year?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:09 -0400

Will the Georgia Bulldogs win the SEC for the fourth time in five years? Or will Lane Kiffin and LSU stake their claim on the conference? See the odds.

2026 College Football Odds: Can Indiana Repeat As Big Ten Champions?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:10:05 -0400

Take a look at the 2026 Big Ten Championship odds as Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon headline the loaded title race.

Big Ten Takes Top Spots And SEC Leads With 9 Teams In 1st AP Top 25 Of 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:14:33 -0400

Ohio State and Oregon give the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years.