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Phillies favored ahead of Dodgers, Mariners as MLB postseason begins
The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the World Series as the Major League Baseball postseason begins Tuesday, although who their biggest threat may be is varied among sportsbooks.,After winning the National League East by 13 games and posting 96 victories during the regular season, the Phill...
MLB Wild Card Game 1 Predictions: Red Sox vs. Yankees, Dodgers vs. Reds
The MLB postseason is officially here. These are Deadspin's top betting picks for September 30th matchups Red Sox vs. Yankees and Dodgers vs. Reds....
Best MLB Wild Card Bets: Pitcher Props, Underdogs, and Home Run Props
Looking for value in the MLB playoffs? Check out our top postseason bets, including strikeout props, a Padres pick to advance, and a power-packed home run parlay....

Nikola Jokic voices desire 'to be with the Nuggets forever'
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has no desire to leave the Denver Nuggets.,Jokic affirmed his commitment to the franchise at Denver's season-opening media day. The Serbian star center was asked if he'd sign a max extension next offseason that could pay him close to $300 million over four years.,"I don't...

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins down Jets despite Tyreek Hill's injury
Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdown passes to Darren Waller and the Miami Dolphins are no longer winless after posting a 27-21 victory over the New York Jets on Monday night in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Miami overcame the loss of standout receiver Tyreek Hill to a potentially serious left knee injury. De'V...

Carlos Mendoza to return as Mets manager
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will have an opportunity for redemption as he will return for the 2026 season, president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday.,With the addition of Juan Soto and carrying the second-largest payroll in MLB, the Mets were considered a World Series candi...

Guardians welcome Tigers for wild-card series after late-season surge
CLEVELAND -- For the second straight postseason, the American League Central champion Cleveland Guardians will take on the Detroit Tigers.,The Guardians (88-74) finished one game ahead of the Tigers (87-75) in the division, giving them the right to host the entire best-of-three AL wild-card series. ...

Fernando Mania: New favorite emerges atop 2026 NFL Draft
While their Heisman Trophy hopes may have taken direct hits over the weekend, the fortunes of four quarterbacks continue to be on the rise when it comes to projecting the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft.,Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the new favorite for the top pick in next ye...

Ducks QB Dante Moore newest Heisman favorite
Five official weeks of the 2025 college football season have now produced a half dozen Heisman Trophy favorites.,The new leading candidate is Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who rose to the top spot at most sportsbooks following the Ducks' 30-24 win at Penn State on Saturday. Moore completed 29 of 3...

Rockets F Kevin Durant open to contract extension with new team
During his first media day with the Houston Rockets, star forward Kevin Durant said he is open to signing a contract extension with his new team.,On the occasion of his 37th birthday, it was Durant who brought the presents to his new home city, saying he is willing to make the stay longer than the o...
MLB Playoff Picks Tuesday: Best Bets for September 30 Wild Card Games
Expert MLB playoff picks for Sept. 30. Best Wild Card bets include Tigers-Guardians, Padres-Cubs, Red Sox-Yankees, and Dodgers-Reds....

Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID) misses Bucks' media day
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was absent from media day Monday after being diagnosed with COVID, Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst said.,Antetokounmpo is currently in Greece and Horst said the Bucks were trying to make him available to the media via Zoom.,With training camp getting underwa...

Mets owner Steve Cohen issues apology to fans
After a massive second-half collapse that kept the New York Mets out of the playoffs, owner Steve Cohen issued an apology to the team's fans on Monday via social media.,"Mets fans everywhere. I owe you an apology," Cohen posted to X, a day after the Mets lost 4-0 to the Miami Marlins when a victory ...

Report: Bobby Petrino shakes up staff at Arkansas
Interim Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino fired three defensive assistants in his first full day on the job, ESPN reported Monday.,Petrino, appointed after Sunday's firing of Sam Pittman, reportedly fired Razorbacks defensive coordinator Travis Williams, defensive line coach Deke Adams and defensive assi...
Bengals vs. Broncos Monday Night Football Week 4 Betting Predictions
Cincinnati faces a tough test in Denver with Jake Browning at QB. Here's why our best Monday Night Football bet is the Bengals team total under 17.5 points....
Jets vs. Dolphins Monday Night Football Week 4 Betting Predictions
Betting preview: Miami Dolphins and New York Jets face off in an AFC East eliminator on September 29th. Here’s why the total at 45.5 points is the smart play to dive into....

Mets' Pete Alonso will re-enter free agent market
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso told reporters after Sunday's season finale that he would opt out of his contract and test the free agent market again before the 2026 season.,"I love playing here ... Every single day, it's been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue," A...

Mets eliminated on final day in shutout loss to Marlins
Edward Cabrera pitched five scoreless innings as the host Miami Marlins eliminated the New York Mets from playoff contention with a 4-0 victory in Sunday afternoon's season finale.,Miami scored four runs off three pitchers in a crucial fourth inning.,The Mets, with the second most expensive payroll ...

Mike Yastrzemski belts 2 homers as Royals thump Athletics
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice to help the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 9-2 win against the Athletics in the season finale for both teams Sunday afternoon in Sacramento, Calif.,Carter Jensen also homered, singled twice and scored three times, while Michael Massey added four hits, an RBI and two ...

Sam Pittman fired at Arkansas; Bobby Petrino takes over on interim basis
Arkansas fired football coach Sam Pittman on Sunday, a day after the Razorbacks were trounced by Notre Dame 56-13 and moved to 2-3 on the season.,Bobby Petrino, who served as offensive coordinator under Pittman, was named interim head coach. He previously held the head coaching role from 2008-11.,Pi...