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Bengals can end on 3-game win streak by beating Browns
Two AFC North division rivals who clashed in Week 1 will also finish the season together Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns.,The Bengals escaped with a narrow 17-16 win in Cleveland in the opener when Browns rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed an extra point and a 36-yard field ...

Aaron Rodgers, 42, undecided about playing in 2026
As his Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for Sunday's playoffs-or-bust clash with the rival Baltimore Ravens, Aaron Rodgers said he remains undecided about returning for a 22nd season in 2026.,Playing on a one-year contract this season, the four-time NFL MVP has posted his 15th season with at least 3,000 ...
NBA Betting Picks for New Year’s Day: Top Spreads to Play Today
Looking for NBA best bets on New Year’s Day? We break down spreads and picks for Rockets vs Nets, 76ers vs Mavericks, and Celtics vs Kings....

Struggling Kings started new year with visit from surging Celtics
Jaylen Brown's impressive streak of 30-point games is over, but teammate Derrick White is overshadowing him as the Boston Celtics enter Thursday night's road game against the Sacramento Kings.,White had a career-best seven blocked shots to go with 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists during Tue...

Interim coach Biff Poggi won't be back at Michigan
Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi said after the team's Citrus Bowl loss to Texas on Wednesday that he will not be back with the Wolverines.,Poggi was been running the program since the firing of Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10. Moore was ousted for allegedly having an improper relationship with a footbal...

Kraft Group, Boston/Everett reach agreement for Revs stadium project
The New England Revolution's path towards its own stadium took a major step forward on Wednesday.,The Kraft Group announced it has reached agreements with the cities of Boston and Everett, Mass., significant progress towards the transformation of a "long-neglected industrial site along the Mystic Ri...

Alex Karaban helps No. 4 UConn rout Xavier
Alex Karaban scored 19 points and had seven rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 90-67 Big East win over Xavier on Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio.,Braylon Mullins also has 17 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Huskies (13-1, 3-0).,Malik Messina-Moore led the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2) with 16 poin...

Cotton Bowl: Miami-Ohio State Preview, Props, Prediction
Past meets the present with a potential championship in the future when No. 2 Ohio State plays No. 10 Miami to kick off the College Football Playoff quarterfinals in Arlington, Texas, on New Year's Eve.,ODDS AND TRENDS,The Buckeyes opened as an 8.5-point favorite and the line reached double-digits a...

Revs acquire D Ethan Kohler from Werder Bremen
The New England Revolution acquired defender Ethan Kohler from Germany's SV Werder Bremen, the team announced Wednesday.,The 20-year-old American is under contract through the 2028-29 season with a club option for 2029-30.,Kohler, a product of the San Jose Earthquakes' academy, has logged more than ...

Opt-out-battered Cincinnati hopes to hold off Navy in Liberty Bowl
Opposing a service academy in a bowl game is no cakewalk. Since 2021, Navy, Army and Air Force have combined to reel off seven straight bowl game wins, despite facing power-conference teams in four of the matchups.,Next in line for a service academy challenge is Cincinnati, which takes on Navy in th...

Sporting KC acquire D Justin Reynolds from Fire
Sporting Kansas City acquired defender Justin Reynolds from the Chicago Fire, giving up a third-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft and up to $100,000 in general allocation money.,Sporting KC also will send the Fire a percentage of the transfer fee should they permanently transfer Reynolds to a te...
NHL Picks for New Year’s Eve: Best Dec. 31st Hockey Predictions
New Year’s Day NHL picks and predictions featuring Red Wings vs Jets and Sabres vs Stars. Breaking down recent form, goalie play, and betting value on today’s hockey slate....
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Betting Picks, Predictions
Breaking down spreads, totals, and best bets for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, including Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, and Georgia....

Derrick White packs stat sheet as Celtics outlast Jazz
Derrick White produced 27 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 129-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.,White became the first NBA player 6-foot-5 or shorter to finish with at least 25 points, six rebounds, six assists and six b...

Notre Dame outlasts Stanford in low-scoring ACC opener
Jalen Haralson had a team-high 13 points as Notre Dame held off host Stanford for a 47-40 win to kick off ACC play on Tuesday night.,Carson Towt posted eight points and a team-leading 10 rebounds for the Fighting Irish (10-4, 1-0), who led by as much as 16 points midway through the second half.,Chis...

Matthew Stafford may have thrown MVP away in 3-pick loss
Matthew Stafford's march toward his first NFL Most Valuable Player award went from one of the league's feel-good stories of 2025 to a significant longshot over four shocking quarters in Atlanta on Monday night.,With only two regular-season games remaining -- both against teams out of playoff content...

Tiger Woods turns 50 with competitive future in question
PGA Tour legend Tiger Woods turned 50 years old on Tuesday, officially making him eligible for a run at becoming a legend on the Champions Tour as well.,However, it remains to be seen when Woods might make his return to the links as he continues to recover from a seventh back surgery in October.,Whe...
Losing Coach in Ravens vs. Steelers Could Be Fired
Sunday night’s Steelers vs. Ravens matchup decides the AFC North and could shape the futures of Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh....
NCAA Basketball Picks Tonight: December 30th ACC Openers and More
College basketball betting picks for Tuesday featuring Gonzaga vs. San Diego and two ACC openers, including Florida State vs. UNC....
NHL Betting Picks Dec. 30th: Hurricanes, Islanders Target Struggling Teams
Two NHL picks for tonight as the Penguins and Blackhawks continue to slide. Hurricanes and Islanders moneyline bets explained....