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NBA 2026-27 preseason: Answering big questions for all 30 teams
From LeBron James' fit in Philadelphia to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, we're answering the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams.
Fantasy basketball: Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list
Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.
'I love this game': Ben Simmons rejects NBA criticism
A revitalised Ben Simmons has called "bull----" on critics who claim the reason he sat out the last NBA season is because he doesn't love basketball.
Nikola Jokic hilariously thanks reporter for calling him 'jacked'
Nikola Jokic hilariously thanks reporter for calling him 'jacked'
Bronny creating his 'own path' after LeBron's Lakers departure
Bronny creating his 'own path' after LeBron's Lakers departure
Seven things Solak thinks entering NFL Week 4
Bowers will go off under Klint Kubiak? The Rams need another pass catcher? Steelers-Browns will be fun? And Lamar Jackson for MVP? Get ready for Week 4 with some takes.
2026 NFL Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up for Week 4
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up through three weeks of the season? Plus, we picked out each team's biggest fantasy surprise -- good or bad.
What has gone wrong for the Patriots' offense, Drake Maye?
New England is last in the NFL in offensive points per game at 9.7. Can Maye and his supporting cast settle things down and turn it around?
2027 NFL draft order projections for Round 1, top pick, more
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
2026 NFL playoff picture: AFC, NFC seed projections, chances
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
2026 MLB playoffs: Our predictions for every round
Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.
Athletics 'not satisfied' with season derailed by injuries
The Athletics entered the season with high hopes, but injuries derailed their plans. Manager Mark Kotsay said Monday it was unlike anything he has seen in his five seasons leading the club.
Cubs' Matthew Boyd to start Game 1 against Padres
The Cubs will start LHP Matthew Boyd in Game 1 opposite Padres righty Michael King. Alex Bregman's availability on defense, meanwhile, remains up in the air.
Rangers SS Seager finished season with bone spur in elbow
A day after his club wrapped up its season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Corey Seager, 32, who just finished the fifth season of a 10-year deal, played with a bone s...
Yankees and Red Sox, who produce some of baseball's most memorable melodrama, meet in playoffs again
— Yankees-Red Sox matchups have produced plenty of melodrama, with video clips of Bucky Dent, Pedro Martínez, Aaron Boone, Curt Schilling and Dave Roberts becoming a staple of videoboards and TV broad...
Maple Leafs host the Canadiens for first game of 2026 season
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Avalanche host the Kings to begin season
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
Hurricanes host the Panthers in season opener
Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Flyers host the Penguins to start season
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Golden Knights host the Blackhawks to begin 2026 season
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
NBA Playoff Picture: Eastern Conference Race Heating Up
Our model is picking up significant value shifts in the East seeding race. Here is where the smart money is moving as contenders jockey for position.
Line Movement Alert: Sharp Money on Tonight's MLB Slate
Significant reverse line movement detected on three games tonight. Professional bettors are hammering one side — here is the breakdown.
Daily Briefing: Best Bets Across All Sports
Your morning rundown of the top-rated plays from our AI model. Five picks across four sports, all rated 75%+ confidence.
UFC 315 Preview: Main Card Breakdown
Breaking down every fight on the main card with our striking and grappling metrics. One heavy underdog looks live.
NFL Draft Prop Bets: Value Picks for Round 1
The draft prop market is heating up. Our model has identified three mispriced over/under draft position props worth targeting.
March Madness Trends: What the Numbers Say
Historical tournament data reveals which seed matchups and tempo profiles offer the most betting value in the Sweet 16.
NHL Playoff Odds: Cup Contenders and Dark Horses
As the playoff picture crystallizes, our model ranks every contender by their true championship probability. Two dark horses are significantly underpriced.
PGA Tour: Course History Winners at Augusta
Augusta National rewards specific skill sets. Our data model reveals which player profiles have the edge heading into the Masters.
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