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Magic's perfect NBA Cup record, finals trip on line vs. Knicks
The resilient Orlando Magic take a perfect NBA Cup record into the tournament's semifinals Saturday, while the New York Knicks roll into Las Vegas having feasted ever since Thanksgiving week.,In their duel to decide who will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Cup finals Tuesday, the Magic o...
College Basketball Picks for Friday: UConn vs. Texas and Best Bets
College basketball betting picks for Friday, December 12, featuring UConn vs. Texas plus ETSU and East Texas A&M analysis....

Penguins activate F Rickard Rakell (hand) from IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve Friday, after the veteran missed 20 games with a hand injury.,Rakell, 32, is expected to rejoin the first line, alongside Sidney Crosby, when the Penguins face the San Jose Sharks at home Saturday.,In just nine games this ...
Why the Blackhawks and Bruins Are Playoff Longshots Worth Betting
Breaking down why the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins offer strong value in the NHL playoff futures market, with MoneyPuck odds and goaltending analysis....

Bill Belichick makes staff changes at UNC after 4-8 season
Bill Belichick is making changes to his staff at North Carolina, dismissing offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer.,The moves come after the Tar Heels finished 4-8 (2-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) in the 2025 season, Belichick's first at Chapel Hill.,"We wan...

Cooper Flagg's breakout rolls on as Mavericks host resurgent Nets
It's not surprising that No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg immediately stood out for the Dallas Mavericks.,The stunning part is that Flagg is lining up to have one of the most memorable rookie campaigns this century.,Flagg looks to continue his stellar play when the Mavericks host the Brooklyn Nets on...

‘Incredibly optimistic': Team owners react to NASCAR settlement
Veteran driver Denny Hamlin had plenty to say in court over the past week and a half, but after Thursday's groundbreaking settlement in the antitrust case against NASCAR, Hamlin summed it up in two sentences.,"Standing up isn't easy, but progress never comes from staying silent. The reward is in kno...

Raiders QB Kenny Pickett could start with Geno Smith hurting
Kenny Pickett inched closer to starting Sunday's game for the Raiders on Thursday, the second day in a row without Geno Smith on the practice field. ,Smith is nursing a right shoulder injury and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, ceding first-team snaps in practice to Pickett, who replaced Smit...
Three High-Profile Head Coaches for Michigan To Replace Sherrone Moore
Michigan fires Sherrone Moore amid a major scandal, leaving the Wolverines searching for a high-profile replacement....
Falcons vs Buccaneers Thursday Night Football Week 15 Betting Picks
Preview and betting breakdown for Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons. Key injuries, matchups, and why Tampa Bay holds the advantage....

Joe Buck wins prestigious Ford C. Frick Award from Hall of Fame
Joe Buck is the 2026 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his late dad as the only father-son duo to be celebrated for broadcasting excellence by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.,The younger Buck has transitioned away from baseball and is the voice of ESPN's "...

Mavs C Dereck Lively II to have season-ending foot surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the team announced Wednesday.,Per the Mavericks, Lively is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season.,The 7-foot-1 Lively was bothered by the s...

Bench Jalen Hurts? Eagles' Nick Sirianni shoots down 'ridiculous' QB idea
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles take the field this week trying to avoid a four-game losing streak, but head coach Nick Sirianni shot down the idea the reigning Super Bowl MVP quarterback might lose his job. ,After starting the season 8-2, the Eagles are 8-5 and Hurts had a quarterback ratin...
NBA Picks December 10th: Thunder vs. Suns and Spurs vs. Lakers Best Bets
Breaking down Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals. Best bets for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers, with odds, analysis, and ATS angles for December 10....
NHL Futures Picks: Best Value Bets for Teams to Miss the Playoffs
Evaluating NHL futures value using Moneypuck odds. Why the Devils (+170) and Canadiens (+110) are strong bets to miss the playoffs in a crowded Eastern race....

Jalen Brunson (35), Knicks beat Raptors in NBA Cup quarterfinals
Jalen Brunson scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter Tuesday night and the New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors 117-101 in their NBA Cup quarterfinal.,The Knicks will play the Orlando Magic in a semifinal game Saturday at Las Vegas.,Karl-Anthony Towns added 14 points and 16 reb...

Jalen Brunson pours in 35 points, Knicks beat Raptors in NBA Cup quarterfinals
Jalen Brunson scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter Tuesday night and the New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors 117-101 in their NBA Cup quarterfinal.,The Knicks will play the Orlando Magic in a semifinal game Saturday at Las Vegas.,Karl-Anthony Towns added 14 points and 16 reb...

Rams waive edge rusher Nick Hampton
The Los Angeles Rams waived edge rusher Nick Hampton on Tuesday, while tight end Nick Muse was removed from the practice squad.,Hampton, 25, had 10 tackles in 12 games (no starts) this season with 112 snaps on defense and 194 on special teams.,Hampton had 12 snaps on defense Sunday against the Arizo...

Report: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson undergoes core muscle surgery
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday morning and will miss the remainder of the regular season, NFL Network reported.,A traditional recovery time following this type of surgery is six weeks, per the report.,The Bengals (4-9) are three games behind t...

Bucs put G Ben Bredeson on IR, add JPP to practice squad
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting guard Ben Bredeson on injured reserve Tuesday with an injury to his knee.,The Buccaneers also signed three-time Pro Bowl selection Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad and promoted fellow linebacker Nick Jackson to the active roster.,Bredeson sustained his...