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Northwestern closes out nonconference play vs. pesky Howard
Northwestern should regain the services of the nation's No. 9 scorer when it closes nonconference play Tuesday afternoon against Howard in Evanston, Ill.,Senior forward Nick Martinelli (21.9 ppg), who missed the Wildcats' 61-58 loss to Butler on Dec. 20 due to a concussion, has returned on the pract...

Penn State's strong 2nd half buries North Carolina Central, snaps skid
Kayden Mingo scored 19 points and Eli Rice pitched in with 18 as Penn State pulled away for a 90-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Monday afternoon in University Park, Pa., ,Dominick Stewart added 11 points for the Nittany Lions (9-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak in their final tu...

Ronaldo motivated to reach 1,000 goals before retiring
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo isn't ready to hang up his cleats until he hits the 1,000 career goals mark.,With two goals in Saturday's Saudi Pro League win by Al-Nassr, the 40-year-old's club and country goal total stands at 956.,"It's hard to continue playing, but I am motivated," Ronaldo tol...
The Bears Are Here, Caleb Williams Is Ready, and the NFC Isn’t Prepared
The Chicago Bears have flaws, but Caleb Williams looks playoff-ready. A look at the NFC QB landscape and why Chicago might have the edge....
Cameron Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson Has Duke–UNC Rivalry Heating Up
Duke and North Carolina are thriving again behind freshman stars Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson as the ACC looks poised for a major bounce-back season....
Bold WWE Predictions for 2026: John Cena, NXT Stars, and Major Creative Shifts
Five bold WWE predictions for 2026, including John Cena’s WrestleMania role, NXT breakout stars, surprise turns, and major creative changes....
NBA Picks Tonight: Three Bets Worth Playing on December 29th
Breaking down the best NBA bets tonight, including Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs, and Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers....
Rams vs Falcons Week 17 Monday Night Football Betting Picks
The Rams’ offense is rolling, and Atlanta’s defense is collapsing. Here’s why Los Angeles should clear its team total on Monday Night Football....

No. 12 North Carolina takes on Florida State in ACC opener
Plenty has been achieved so far this season for No. 12 North Carolina, so now it's time to see if the Tar Heels can carry their strong stretch into the season's next phase.,They take on visiting Florida State to begin the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,"I'm hap...
Why Michigan Is Betting on Kyle Whittingham at the Most Dangerous Time
Michigan’s hire of Kyle Whittingham looks risky at first glance, but the Wolverines may have made the smartest bet of the coaching carousel....
Five Upcoming NBA Games With More Impact Than Christmas Day
With the NBA trade deadline looming, these five games carry massive playoff and betting implications — from Pistons vs. Clippers to Thunder vs. Lakers....
NBA Picks December 28th: Three Best Bets for Sunday’s Slate
Looking for free NBA picks today? We break down three best bets for Sunday, including Pistons vs. Clippers and Grizzlies at Wizards....
Best NFL Player Props for Sunday: Top 10 Picks for Week 17
Looking for the best NFL player props this Sunday? Here are 10 top picks for Week 17, including Brissett, Rivers, and McCaffrey....
Ravens Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, Now Need Browns to Save Their Season
The Ravens crushed the Packers, but their playoff hopes now rest with the Browns in a dramatic AFC North Week 17 scenario....
Kyle Whittingham Isn’t Michigan’s Curt Cignetti
Indiana nailed its Curt Cignetti hire. Michigan hopes Kyle Whittingham can do the same — but his ceiling may be much lower....
Bears vs 49ers Week 17 Sunday Night Football Betting Picks
San Francisco hosts Chicago in a crucial Sunday Night Football matchup. Here’s why the spread at three points is the best betting value....

No. 25 North Texas edges San Diego State in wild New Mexico Bowl
Caleb Hawkins ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries and caught a pass for another score as No. 25 North Texas outlasted short-handed San Diego State 49-47 on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque.,The Mean Green (12-2) won a dozen games in a season for the first time while snap...

No. 25 North Texas outscores San Diego State in wild New Mexico Bowl
Caleb Hawkins ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries and caught a pass for another score as No. 25 North Texas outlasted short-handed San Diego State 49-47 on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque.,The Mean Green (12-2) won a dozen games in a season for the first time while snap...

Dominant defense leads Fresno State over Miami (Ohio) in Arizona Bowl
E.J. Warner threw for 214 yards and a touchdown and the Fresno State defense held Miami (Ohio) to 192 total yards in an 18-3 win at the Arizona Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Tucson.,Warner, the son of NHL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, completed 16 of 23 passes without a turnover.,Josiah Free...

No. 20 Illinois faces battle-tested Southern
Physically rested from a week-long Christmas break, No. 20 Illinois nonetheless returns to the floor against Southern on Monday in Champaign, Ill., with little reprieve from coach Brad Underwood's favorite talking point.,"The thing that helps us more than anything is offensive rebounding," Underwood...