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Shohei Ohtani set to play for champion Japan again in WBC
Shohei Ohtani, a two-time World Series champion, will attempt to add a second World Baseball Classic title to his haul when he competes for the defending champion Japanese team again next year.,The 31-year-old two-way superstar made the announcement Monday on social media that he would again partici...

Big 12, Players Era announce $50 million multi-year deal
The Big 12 Conference and Players Era -- a college basketball brand built around a fledgling tournament in Las Vegas -- announced a multi-year, $50 million equity partnership on Monday centered around league teams' participation in the 2026 team event.,Eight Big 12 teams will gain automatic entry in...
College Basketball Feast Week Predictions: Top Bets and Maui Invitational Winner
Break down Monday’s top Feast Week college basketball bets, including Houston vs. Syracuse, St. John’s vs. Iowa State, and our pick to win the 2025 Maui Invitational before the odds shrink....
College Football Conference Championship Predictions: Bold Picks for Every Power League
Predicting every 2024 college football conference championship matchup, including bold picks, chaotic ACC scenarios, and key games that will shape the expanded playoff field this weekend....
North Dakota State Begins Its Push for Another FCS Title
North Dakota State enters the 2025 FCS Playoffs at 12-0, seeking its 11th national championship since 2011....
Could Penn State Already Regret Firing James Franklin?
Penn State’s coaching search struggles after firing James Franklin. Meanwhile, Franklin lands at Virginia Tech for a low-pressure opportunity. Explore the latest updates here....

Hornets PG LaMelo Ball refutes report he's open to trade
Charlotte Hornets standout LaMelo Ball is making it very clear that a recent report indicating he could be open to a trade is incorrect.,Ball first reposted the report from Yahoo Sports -- which said the 2021 Rookie of the Year has "grown increasingly frustrated with the organization and is open to ...
Notre Dame Being Ranked Over Miami Makes No Sense
Notre Dame ranks ahead of Miami in the latest CFP rankings despite an 8–2 record and a head-to-head loss. We break down the committee’s logic and inconsistencies.d...
Week 13 College Football Expert Betting Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's expert betting picks and predictions for Saturday November 22nd's entire college football slate....
Thursday Night November 20th College Basketball Betting Preview and Picks
Expert picks for Rider at Houston, Purdue vs. Memphis, and Texas Tech at Wake Forest with spreads, totals, and betting insights....
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....

Women's Professional Baseball League to play first season in Illinois
The Women's Professional Baseball League announced that it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill.,The first season will include four teams: Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. The league said it wanted a neutral venue in the middle of the co...
NCAA Hoops Predictions for Nov. 17: LSU-Tulane, Iowa State, Oregon Rivalry Picks
Breakdown of today’s top college basketball bets, including LSU vs. Tulane, Stonehill vs. Iowa State, and Oregon State vs. Oregon rivalry picks....
Everything We Learned in College Football Week 12
Week 12 in college football delivered chaos. Georgia rises, USC and Michigan hang on, and the Big 12 races toward multiple playoff bids....
Marcel Reed’s Historic Performance Positions Texas A&M for First SEC Championship
Marcel Reed’s 439 passing yards and three second-half touchdowns helped Texas A&M secure a huge win over South Carolina, putting the Aggies on track for their first SEC Championship and College Football Playoff berth....
College Football Playoff Nightmare? How Duke’s Run Could Upend the ACC
With three weeks left in the ACC season, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pitt, and Duke are in a logjam. Duke could make the conference championship, but a CFP bid isn’t guaranteed, creating a potential playoff headache....
College Football Week 12 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Full college football betting preview covering Notre Dame vs. Pitt, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, USC vs. Iowa, and Texas vs. Georgia. Includes spreads, totals, and picks for all four ranked matchups....

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades taking leave, also stepping away as CFP chair
Mack Rhoades is taking a leave from his job as athletic director at Baylor and also stepping away from his position as the College Football Playoff chairman, ESPN reported Thursday, citing personal reasons.,Per the report, Rhoades told ESPN that he informed the school he intended to leave his role f...
College Basketball Best Bets Wednesday November 12: Top CBB Picks Today
Wednesday’s college basketball slate features Houston, Tennessee, and Missouri in favorable matchups. Betting breakdowns and best plays for each game....

Top 5 remains same, Texas Tech jumps to 6th in CFP rankings update
The top five teams remained unchanged while Texas Tech leapt up two spots to No. 6 in the second version of this year's College Football Playoff rankings, which were announced Tuesday night.,The three remaining FBS unbeaten teams are at the top of the rankings, with defending champion Ohio State No....