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Ex-Lions star QB Vernon Adams Jr. now leading Stampeders
Vernon Adams Jr. gets the chance to deliver some payback when the Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions on Friday night.,Adams established career highs of 4,769 yards and 31 touchdowns for BC in 2023. He was enjoying another big season last year before sustaining a knee injury on Aug. 1 against the W...

Argonauts' hot offense to rely on third-string QB vs. Alouettes
Perhaps better late than never, the Toronto Argonauts' sudden surge has thrust them back into contention for a CFL playoff spot.,Now they'll have to win their biggest game of the year Friday night with a third-string quarterback when they host the Montreal Alouettes.,But Jarret Doege's work at the e...

Mercury out to stifle Liberty again, reach second round
The New York Liberty could not come close to producing enough offense in a critical third-quarter stretch on Wednesday because the Phoenix Mercury turned up the defensive intensity in an 86-60 Game 2 road victory.,The result is a deciding Game 3 on Friday night when Phoenix hosts New York to conclud...

Bears welcome Matt Eberflus, Cowboys, discount intel on Caleb Williams
Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will return to Chicago as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, and not everyone is glad to see his unit.,"Make no mistake about it, (Dallas) was one of the more challenging defenses we faced when I was in Detroit," first-year Bears head coach B...
Best MLB Bets for Thursday, September 18th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's best baseball betting picks for September 18th, including our expert bets for the entire Thursday MLB slate of games....
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football Week 3 Betting Predictions
These are our top betting picks for Week 3's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills on September 18th, 2025....
Wednesday September 17th WNBA Playoffs Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Our expert WNBA playoff picks for Game 2 feature best bets, spreads, and player props for Liberty vs. Mercury and Lynx vs. Valkyries....
Best Heisman Trophy Dark Horse Picks for 2025 College Football Season
Since betting frontrunners to win the Heisman isn't any fun, these are Deadspin's top sleeper Heisman candidates for the 2025 College Football season....
Best MLB Bets for Wednesday, September 17th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate of games on Wednesday September 17th. Full odds and analysis. ...
Best MLB Bets for Tuesday, September 16th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
MLB best bets for September 15: Back Paul Skenes and the Pirates against the Cubs, plus why the Chicago White Sox might be the play vs the Baltimore Orioles....

Out to even set vs. Jays, Rays hope bats show more life
The opener of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand was a prime example of why the Rays will come up short in their efforts for a playoff berth for the second straight season.,The Rays will try to get the bats going after a brutal night at the plate when they face the American League East-leading Toronto...

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars
A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.,Skenes, 23, was the National League Rookie of the Year last season after going 11-3 in 23 starts wit...

Oklahoma St. ‘enthusiastic’ about moving past trouncing, faces Tulsa
Oklahoma State will try to bounce back from its worst loss in 118 years and find some semblance of consistency before conference play begins when Tulsa visits Stillwater, Okla., on Friday for the 78th rendition of the Turnpike Classic.,The Cowboys (1-1) return to the field after an open date Sept. 1...

No. 21 Michigan out to cool off Nebraska in Big Ten opener
While Nebraska eyes its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2016, No. 21 Michigan seeks its fifth straight win over the Cornhuskers on Saturday in Lincoln in the teams' Big Ten opener.,The Cornhuskers (3-0) have won their games by a combined 123 points, including back-to-back 68-0 and 59-7 vi...

No. 7 Florida State wary of Kent State team desperate to end FBS skid
Even though Florida State was off last weekend, it was a very fortuitous bye week for the Seminoles.,FSU (2-0) rose three spots to No. 7 in this week's AP poll while sitting at home.,The Seminoles return to action Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., when they close out nonconference play for now against ...

Aces not interested in win streak chatter as they try to oust Storm
The Las Vegas Aces haven't lost in more than six weeks, and next on the agenda is wrapping up their first-round playoff series against the host Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.,Second-seeded Las Vegas rolled to a 102-77 result in Sunday's Game 1 of the best-of-three series. That was the team's 17th s...

Mariners shoot for 10th straight win against limping Royals
A little more than a week ago, Seattle's visit to Kansas City had the potential to be important for both teams in the American League wild-card race.,However, with the Mariners aiming for a 10th straight victory and the Royals mired in an untimely rough stretch, this three-game set that begins Tuesd...

Freddy Peralta, Brewers look to build on best record against Angels
The Milwaukee Brewers, who already have clinched a playoff spot, will be looking for a bounce-back start from veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series., ,Peralta (16-6, 2.69 ERA) will be opposed by rookie right-hand...

Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final
The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly.,A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar L...

Dream aim for first playoff series win since '16, battle Fever
The Atlanta Dream have been one of the biggest surprises in the WNBA this season.,They won 30 regular-season games, double their total from a year ago, and they tied for the league's second-best record while earning the No. 3 playoff seed.,The Dream claimed their first playoff victory since 2018 by ...