Yearly Archives: 2026

NBA Bloopers: The Starters

There were a few funnies from this past weekend in the NBA — The Starters have them all for you. Watch The Starters weekdays at … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOWotCP9-0o Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract

The Athletics took another step Friday toward securing their potential opening-day Las Vegas lineup in 2028 by reaching an agreement with All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on a $70 million, seven-year contract. That contract takes Wilson through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033. Advertisement By signing him now, the A’s avoid salary arbitration after the 2027, 2028 and …

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Lens retakes Ligue 1 lead after beating Le Havre

LENS, France (AP) — Lens bounced back from a defeat to Marseille by beating Le Havre 1-0 and retaking the lead of Ligue 1 on Friday. Ruben Aguilar volleyed the winner in first-half stoppage time. Adrien Thomasson had a goal disallowed in the second half after a video review due to a foul. Paris Saint-Germain can return to the top …

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Nikola Jokic reportedly set to return to Nuggets Friday vs. Clippers

Nikola Jokic is back. Officially, Jokic is questionable for Friday when the Denver Nuggets host the LA Clippers, but ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the three-time MVP is set to make his comeback. Jokic has been out since Dec. 29, when he hyper-extended his right knee and suffered a bone bruise. The Nuggets went an impressive 10-5 in his absence, with …

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Who will make All-NBA teams this year? How the awards race is shaping up with injuries to top stars

This year’s award races, particularly All-NBA honors, will be incredibly difficult to suss through. There are always a ton of great individual performances across the league, so in a literal sense you can’t highlight everyone. Once you factor in the 65-games played minimum, the field simultaneously shrinks while making decisions even more difficult in some cases. In light of today’s …

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UNCW, Charleston separate themselves from pack at CAA midpoint

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – With five teams tied for third place, each 5-4 in conference play, and with the next four teams lurking close behind (each within two games), this year’s normally competitive Coastal Athletic Conference has already produced even more parity than usual. However, two of the league’s perennial contenders – the UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the Charleston Cougars – …

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Bold predictions in College Basketball this weekend

Most of the country may be dealing with low temperatures and a winter storm, but that isn’t stopping college basketball from heating up! As we move closer to March, more and more high-profile games with season-altering implications are scheduled, and this weekend has a lot of them. Here are our bold predictions for the weekend! Michigan beats Michigan State by …

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Will Alabama basketball forward return from injury at Florida?

Alabama basketball forward Amari Allen is a game-time decision for the Crimson Tide’s game against Florida. Nate Oats said on Friday, Jan. 30 that the freshman has not yet practiced, but has been going through “some basketball workouts and looking a lot better.” Advertisement “If he’s close to being able to play, I think he’ll play,” Oats said. Allen has …

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WNBA and the players’ union to resume stalled CBA negotiations on Monday

The WNBA and the players’ union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Kelsey Plum, who is vice president of the players union, mentioned the meeting to reporters while she was preparing for a game in Philadelphia with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled. Advertisement “I …

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Joe Brady turns to former colleague, agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as Bills offensive coordinator

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady began filling out his staff by turning to a former colleague in agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Carmichael has yet to sign his contract. The NFL Network …

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Marquette Men’s Basketball Big East Preview Primer: at Seton Hall

Marquette Golden Eagles (8-14, 3-8 Big East) at Seton Hall Pirates (15-6, 5-5 Big East) Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026Time: 11am CentralLocation: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey Marquette Stats Leaders Points: Chase Ross, 15.5 ppgRebounds: Ben Gold, 5.6 rpgAssists: Nigel James, 4.7 apg Advertisement Marquette Injury Note: Sean Jones has missed the last eight games with a foot issue. He was …

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Why the Bulls should be bold and enter the Giannis Antetokounmpo (and Austin Reaves) sweepstakes

The arrival of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline has hastened in recent days, and it’s time to lock eyes on a franchise that has far more working for itself than anyone seems to notice — potentially itself included. Despite the well-earned reputation as one of the most incompetent, and perhaps disinterested, franchises in the association, the Chicago Bulls enter …

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Under the Hood: Need more shooters

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. Firing on All Cylinders While there wasn’t a lot to appreciate in this one, I at least enjoy this set JB Bickerstaff has used frequently. Advertisement Jalen Duren acts like he’s going to set a screen for Cade Cunningham, but actually sets an off-ball …

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Defense, Boards, and Youth Close It Out as Wizards Beat Bucks

With a 109-99 victory over the spiraling Milwaukee Bucks, the Washington Wizards have their third two-game winning streak of the season. This one was an offensive struggle. Not in the sense that either team played well on offense — more like what the bricklaying did to my basketball sensibilities. The teams combined to miss 55 three-point shots, shooting a combined …

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Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

The Memphis Grizzlies head to the Big Easy tonight for a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Saddiq Bey cooked Memphis a week ago, and my Grizzlies vs. Pelicans predictions are eyeing him to do so again. Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, January 30. Grizzlies vs Pelicans prediction Grizzlies vs Pelicans best …

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