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St. Petersburg greenlights bonds for new Rays stadium
The St. Petersburg (Fla.) City Council voted 4-3 in favor of approving bonds to fund the public portion of the Tampa Bay Rays' plans for a new ballpark.,The $1.3 billion project moves on to the much more divisive vote at the county level looming on Dec. 17.,The Pinellas County Commission will hold a...
Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers Race Through a Gauntlet in NFC North Showdown
In a grueling NFC North battle, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers face off after a relentless stretch of games. Who will outlast the fatigue to claim victory?...
Ohio State Should Welcome Back Urban Meyer If He Wants Buckeyes Head Coach Job
Former ESPN host Jay Crawford said Urban Meyer would want the Ohio State head coach job back, and the Buckeyes should certainly allow that to happen....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for December 4th
It's a packed slate of hoops on Wednesday, December 4th. These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for college basketball and the NBA today....

CFP rankings: Alabama in position for final playoff bid
The picture is getting a little clearer for the first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff.,Tuesday's rankings reveal placed Alabama (9-3) at No. 11, ahead of No. 12 Miami (10-2) and No. 13 Ole Miss (9-3), and the Crimson Tide are in position to receive the final spot in the playoff field...

Mike Holmgren among Hall of Fame finalists
Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren is among five people to reach the finalist stage for possible election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday.,Holmgren was nominated in the coach category. Also competing to join football's legends in Canton, Ohio, are Ralph Hay...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for December 3rd
Tuesday provides a packed slate of basketball action across the NBA and college basketball landscapes, these are our best sports betting picks for December 3rd....

No. 2 Auburn arrives for prove-it game at No. 9 Duke
Tests keep coming for Auburn and Duke, who collide at Cameron Indoor Stadium in a typical prove-it game in a rare environment on Wednesday night.,No. 2 Auburn and No. 9 Duke square off less than one month into the season as two of the most battle-tested teams in basketball. They're matched as one of...

Battle marquee belongs to No. 6 Iowa State, No. 5 Marquette
One of the big ones in the Big 12-Big East battle takes place in Ames, where No. 6 Iowa State welcomes No. 5 Marquette in an early season headliner Wednesday night.,The Cyclones (5-1) had a week of rest upon returning from the Maui Invitational with a 2-1 record. The lone blemish was a back-and-fort...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Monday Night Football, College Basketball, NBA Bets December 2nd
It's a busy Monday of sports, these are our top betting picks for Monday Night Football, college basketball, and the NBA on December 2nd, 2024....
Did the New College Football Playoff Help or Hurt the 2024 Regular Season?
College Football expanded their playoff to 12 teams, but did this decision help or hurt their product throughout the 2024 regular season? Let's take a look....
Ranking the Top 10 Biggest Sporting Events in December 2024
December is one of the best months on the sporting calendar, so Deadspin ranked the top 10 upcoming sporting events this month....
Ryan Day’s Ohio State Hits Rock Bottom Against Michigan Wolverines
Saturday's 13-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines marked a new rock bottom for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes, who will tumble in the CFB Playoff rankings....
Week 14 College Football Betting Picks, Predictions for November 30, 2024
November 30th's college football slate gives us a juicy array of bets to choose from, these are our top betting picks for Week 14 of the college football season....

Mavs may get Luka Doncic back against host Jazz
Injured star Luka Doncic will join the Dallas Mavericks on their upcoming road trip and could play as soon as Saturday in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz.,After missing the past five games due to an injured wrist, Doncic returned to practice with his teammates on Friday. It's uncertain whether ...

Bucks look to extend win streak against NBA-worst Wizards
Two teams headed in opposite directions meet when the Milwaukee Bucks face the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday.,After losing eight of their first 10 games, the Bucks have turned things around and bring a five-game winning streak into Saturday's contest.,While Milwaukee was able to find solut...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, NFL, NBA Predictions for November 29
These are our top sports betting picks and predictions for November 29th, including bets for college football, the NBA, and NFL Black Friday game....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, Basketball, NFL Predictions for November 28th | Deadspin.com
Everybody will bet on the Thanksgiving NFL games, but we have top betting picks for November 28th's college basketball slate of games as well....
Ryan Day’s Legacy Hinges on Ending Michigan's Streak in ‘The Game’
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have their legacies on the line for their rivalry against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday November 30th....
Kent State Did All Kinds of Losing in 2024: What’s Next for Golden Flashes?
The Kent State Golden Flashes finished their season 0-12. In an exclusive interview with Deadspin, head coach Kenni Burns talks about where the program goes from here....