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HockeyNHL roundup: Panthers stifle Avs, snap Colorado’s 10-game win streak
This one had the exact mix bettors care about: streaks getting snapped, blown leads, and games decided in the final minute or
Al Grant·
FootballNFL roundup: Broncos stuff Chargers, clinch top seed in AFC
This slate was decision-heavy. A few games were pure clock, field position, and defense, while others flipped late on one kick, one
Seth Cohen·
TennisATP/WTA roundup: Canada, Germany post sweeps at United Cup
Team Canada got the new tennis season off to a dominant start at the United Cup, sweeping China 3-0 behind a gutsy
John Walsh·
HockeyNHL roundup: Isles win in OT, spoiling Auston Matthews’ historic goal
Auston Matthews made Maple Leafs history, but it was No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer who closed the show with an overtime winner
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Jaylen Brown pours in 50 as Celtics rout Clippers
The Celtics made a loud statement in LA, shredding the Clippers’ win streak behind Jaylen Brown’s 50-piece and a red-hot shooting night
Bill Blatt·
BasketballTop 25 roundup: SMU halts No. 12 UNC’s 7-game win streak
Thursday’s Top 25 slate delivered everything you’d expect from early-conference action—big road wins, high-scoring battles, and one monster upset. Arizona stayed perfect
Bill Blatt·
SoccerWho Will Participate in the 2027 Champions League?
Early guide to 2027 Champions League teams, qualification paths, betting angles, and clubs to watch.
Kyle Parker·
BasketballNBA roundup: Heat top East-leading Pistons in 4th straight win
Thursday’s NBA slate delivered sharp shooting, statement wins, and a few red flags for bettors. Norman Powell erupted for 36 as Miami
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Auston Matthews’ hat trick leads Leafs past Jets
Thursday night’s NHL slate delivered comeback wins, milestone moments, and major scoring swings—everything bettors watch for. Auston Matthews lifted Toronto with a
Al Grant·
BasketballTop 25 roundup: Virginia Tech takes down No. 21 Virginia in 3 OTs
An intense Top 25 slate delivered high drama, key conference wins, and one wild in-state rivalry thriller. Virginia Tech pulled off a
Bill Blatt·
BasketballNBA roundup: Julian Champagnie (11 treys) leads Spurs past Knicks
A packed NBA slate delivered everything bettors needed: breakout performances, injury concerns, fourth-quarter drama, and plenty of scoring variance. The Spurs pulled
Bill Blatt·
FootballBowl roundup: No. 10 Miami sends No. 2 Ohio State home in CFP stunner
A wild day of bowl action flipped the script on some major names. Miami stunned the defending champs, Arch Manning delivered in
Seth Cohen·