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BaseballSpring training roundup: United States routs Rockies in WBC prep
Wednesday’s spring training slate delivered a mix of offensive explosions, pitching control, and late-inning swings that quickly shifted momentum across several games.
Sal Lombardi·
HockeyNHL roundup: Kirill Kaprizov sets Wild’s all-time goal mark
Tuesday’s slate had everything. A franchise record in Minnesota. Multiple overtime finishes. And a handful of teams either extending streaks or watching
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Cavaliers extend home win streak, top East-best Pistons
Tuesday’s board was shaped by streaks and separation. Cleveland knocked off the East-leading Pistons in a tight one, San Antonio crushed a
Bill Blatt·
BasketballTop 25 roundup: No. 5 Florida blitzes Mississippi State, seals SEC title
Tuesday’s Top 25 slate delivered a mix of dominance and disruption. Florida locked up the SEC outright. Arizona State and Georgia flipped
Bill Blatt·
BaseballSpring training roundup: Late HR lifts Blue Jays over Canada
Tuesday’s spring action was driven by timing. Some teams exploded early and never let go. Others erased big deficits before one swing
Sal Lombardi·
HockeyNHL roundup: Stars top Canucks for team-record 9th straight win
Monday’s slate was driven by streaks and momentum swings. Dallas set a franchise record with its ninth straight win. Columbus blew a
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo returns but Bucks fall to Celtics
Monday’s slate was shaped by shooting variance and interior dominance. Boston didn’t just beat Milwaukee, it controlled the math. Denver leaned on
Bill Blatt·
BaseballSpring training roundup: Framber Valdez makes impressive debut for Tigers
Spring markets can shift quickly once frontline arms start settling into form. Before reacting to results, check the latest MLB odds and
Sal Lombardi·
BasketballNBA roundup: Knicks halt Spurs’ 11-game winning streak
Sunday felt like a correction day across the league. Winning streaks ended. Losing streaks snapped. Several games flipped on extended runs or
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Surging Ducks edge Flames in shootout win
This slate had a little of everything bettors care about, and it wasn’t just the final scores. Anaheim keeps winning the same
Al Grant·
TennisWTA roundup: Peyton Stearns saves three set points, wins ATX Open
Sunday’s WTA finals delivered tight scorelines, momentum swings, and composure under pressure. Peyton Stearns survived a grueling battle in Austin, while Cristina
John Walsh·
HockeyNHL roundup: Stars sink Predators in OT, win 8th straight
Jason Robertson’s goal 1:47 into overtime capped a comeback and gave the host Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators
Al Grant·