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BasketballNCAAB roundup: No. 14 North Carolina edges No. 4 Duke on dramatic 3-pointer
Saturday night across the Top 25 delivered one of the most dramatic slates of the season. Rivalry games came down to the
Bill Blatt·
TennisATP Roundup: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Adrian Mannarino reach Montpellier final
Saturday’s ATP slate blended controlled power tennis with high-pressure national competition. Felix Auger-Aliassime asserted himself in Montpellier with a serving clinic to
John Walsh·
TennisATP roundup: Two Frenchmen reach semifinals in Montpellier
Friday in Montpellier was a serve-dominated card, and that always changes the betting feel. When both matches are decided by a handful
John Walsh·
TennisWTA roundup: Ekaterina Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
Three events, three very different paths to the final. Abu Dhabi gave bettors the high-drama script with a match point saved and
John Walsh·
BasketballNBA roundup: Stunning comeback lifts Celtics over Heat
Friday night had two clear betting themes: big runs and late-shot pressure. Boston came all the way back from 22 down, Detroit
Bill Blatt·
BasketballNBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit
Thursday’s NBA slate delivered the kind of chaos bettors expect around the trade deadline. Big individual performances, lineup changes, and late-game execution
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Avery Hayes scores twice in debut as Pens top Sabres
Thursday’s NHL slate delivered a little bit of everything before the Olympic break. Rookie performances stole headlines, several teams extended meaningful streaks,
Al Grant·
TennisATP roundup: Luca Nardi upsets fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli
Thursday’s ATP slate delivered a mix of controlled wins, rising-player statements, and national pride on display in Davis Cup qualifying. Luca Nardi
John Walsh·
TennisWTA roundup: Alexandra Eala saves match point in Abu Dhabi win
Wednesday’s WTA slate was a reminder that early rounds can turn fast. Alexandra Eala’s comeback in Abu Dhabi came down to one
John Walsh·
BasketballNBA roundup: Knicks top Nuggets in 2OTs for 8th straight win
This slate had high-variance written all over it. New York and Denver went to double overtime with a controversial late whistle in
Bill Blatt·
BasketballTop 25 roundup: Joel Foxwell’s 27 points help Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga
This was one of those midweek NCAAB slates where the rankings didn’t protect anyone. Portland finally got Gonzaga, Minnesota ended a long
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Matt Boldy posts hat trick in Wild’s OT win over Predators
This slate had everything bettors love and hate: first-period explosions, late-game daggers, and overtime or shootout results that flip tickets fast. Minnesota
Al Grant·