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Reds try to control what they can entering series at D-backs
The Cincinnati Reds enter a weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix looking to gain more ground in the tightening National League wild-card race.,The Reds have gained five games on the New York Mets this month, moving to within half a game of the Mets for the third NL wild-card sp...

Fresh off record performance, Paige Bueckers looking for Wings win vs. Storm
On the heels of her record-breaking 44-point performance, Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings host Seattle Friday night in Arlington, Texas.,Bueckers set the record for most points in a game by a WNBA rookie in an 81-80 loss to the LA Sparks Wednesday night. Afterwards, she acknowledged the achievem...

Elks try to keep winning streak going at Redblacks
The Edmonton Elks visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night with both teams attempting to claw back into the playoff picture.,The Elks (3-6) have won two in a row but remain in last place in the West Division and last in the CFL in total offense, scoring offense and total defense entering Week 12.,...

Shane Bieber to make Blue Jays debut against Marlins
Right-hander Shane Bieber is set to make his Blue Jays debut on Friday night when Toronto visits the Miami Marlins.,Bieber, who won the American League Cy Young Award for the Cleveland Guardians in 2020, was acquired by the Blue Jays on July 31.,He is only now set to make his debut because he has be...

Bills QB Josh Allen to sit out entire preseason for first time
Josh Allen will sit out Saturday's game against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking the first time in his NFL career that the Buffalo Bills quarterback will not play in the preseason.,Bills coach Sean McDermott announced Thursday that Allen would not participate in the preseason finale.,"(You've)...
College Football Futures: Bet the Over on These Three CFB Win Totals
From Notre Dame to Georgia, our college football staff breaks down the best value plays for 2025 win totals....
MLB Best Bets Today: Thursday August 21st Top Baseball Betting Picks
Top MLB picks today include Red Sox vs. Yankees betting value, Mets vs. Nationals run total, and a Sonny Gray strikeout prop bet for Thursday August 21st....

SEC Primer: If league depth derails No. 1 Texas, can Georgia rise again?
In this era of bloated conference sizes, none of the other leagues can compete with the depth of the Southeastern Conference.,The SEC has the No. 1 preseason ranked team in Texas and four total teams in the Top 10 as well as six other teams landing a spot in the Top 25.,That's 10 teams in a 16-team ...

ACC Primer: Can Miami -- or Georgia Tech -- catch Clemson?
It wasn't that long ago that the Atlantic Coast Conference was winning national titles at as high a rate as any conference.,Between 2013 and 2018, the ACC won three national championships (Florida State in 2013, Clemson in 2016 and 2018), more than any other conference over that span.,In the six yea...

Sky hopes at Liberty buoyed by Angel Reese's return
The Chicago Sky, who are set to visit the New York Liberty on Thursday night, finally have standout forward Angel Reese back.,Reese, who is already a two-time All-Star at age 23, returned from a back injury on Tuesday in a 94-88 loss to Seattle. In 26 minutes, Reese posted 19 points, seven rebounds,...

Sun playing spoiler vs. contending Mystics in rematch
The cellar-dwelling Connecticut Sun dealt a significant blow to the Mystics' postseason aspirations by recording an 80-69 victory on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.,The Sun (7-27) will attempt to complete a home-and-home sweep of the Mystics (16-19) on Thursday when the teams reconvene in Uncasville, Co...

Rash of QB injuries leads Alouettes to start James Morgan vs. Blue Bombers
James Morgan will receive the opportunity he has been craving when the Montreal Alouettes host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.,Morgan will become the fourth different quarterback to start for the Alouettes (5-5) this season. It will also be his first CFL start and only his third since f...

No head start, Scottie Scheffler still leading at East Lake
ATLANTA -- This year, Scottie Scheffler won't be getting any strokes on the field.,Not that the world's No. 1 golfer needs any.,The latest format to the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs will be a welcome change for most of the 29 other golfers who also advanced to the Tour Championship, which begins Th...
August 20th MLB Picks: Top Wednesday Betting Predictions and Prop Bets
Our MLB betting guide for Wednesday includes Rays F5, Athletics moneyline, and Shohei Ohtani prop bet 5.5 strikeouts....
August 20th MLB Home Run Betting Picks: Top HR Prop Bets for Wednesday
Wednesday’s best MLB home run props include Shea Langeliers, Julio Rodríguez and José Altuve with odds up to +550....
Best MLB Home Run Props for Tuesday: Lindor, Judge, Ohtani Among Top Picks
MLB home run prop bets for Tuesday, August 19: Francisco Lindor, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani headline our top picks....
Five Biggest Takeaways From Week 2 of the NFL Preseason
Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought big performances from Caleb Williams, Tyler Warren and TreVeyon Henderson — and concerns for the Jets....
Monday August 18th MLB Best Betting Picks: Top Bets for Tonight’s Baseball Slate
Check out our Monday MLB betting picks, including Cardinals as road underdogs in Miami, Reds to beat the Angels, and Jack Leiter’s strikeout prop....
Sunday MLB Best Bets: August 17th's Top Baseball Betting Picks
Sunday MLB odds and predictions: Rangers behind Eovaldi, Reds with Abbott at home, and Padres over Dodgers in a close matchup....
UFC 319 Best Betting Picks & Predictions: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Top Bets
Our UFC betting picks highlight Carlos Prates against Geoff Neal and Dricus Du Plessis as an underdog against Khamzat Chimaev....