7+ min ago (295+ words) The Michigan State Spartans have started their season on a winning streak, remaining perfect through their first seven games with a big win against the 16th-ranked North Carolina. This is their third win against a ranked opponent of the year, and the second time that they have won in dominant fashion, which has drawn out some big names to praise them. Such praisers of MSU have ranged from the legendary alumni Magic Johnson to the iconic sports broadcaster Dick Vitale, and a new name has recently been added to the list: NFL legend Jon Gruden. Gruden may have his legacy in football, but it does not mean that he can't be excited about basketball, and his footprint on social media proves just that. Some of the reasons why Gruden is so fired up about MSU basketball are listed below in…...

7+ min ago (515+ words) Welcome! To another edition of the Arizona Wildcats Insiders Podcast featuring your host Troy Hutchison, who will be delivering a daily podcast discussing everything happening surrounding Arizona athletics giving you an inside look" at all the programs on campus. Saturday had the makings of one of those games where a team like No. 2 Arizona (7-0) could've been sluggish and found itself in a tight game against Norfolk State late into the second half and in danger of being upset. Although there were moments early on where the Wildcats did look a little sluggish and found themselves in a 32-28 game with just over four minutes left in the first half. However, from that point on, it was all Arizona as it crushed to a 98-61 win over the Spartans. Coming into the game, it was clear the Wildcats had the size advantage in…...

7+ min ago (475+ words) Believe it or not, Duke fans, it's happening. The Duke Blue Devils are going to the ACC championship game. In his second season at the helm in Durham, Manny Diaz is unexpectedly taking the Blue Devils to Charlotte, despite finishing the regular season with a 7-5 record. The Blue Devils will face No. 17 Virginia, which beat Duke 34-17 in Durham a few weeks ago. Darian Mensah and the offense had a tough night, while the Blue Devils couldn't get any stops defensively. On Saturday, Duke took care of business at home against Wake Forest, winning 49-32, to keep its hopes alive for a title game bid. Miami also dismantled Pittsburgh, 38-7, to create a route for the Blue Devils. Later in the evening, Cal's stunning upset of SMU clinched a spot for the Blue Devils in the championship game. It will be the second-ever…...

19+ min ago (444+ words) Arsenal revealed that William Saliba suffered "a knock in training" which forced him to miss Sunday's lofty Premier League clash with Chelsea. The talismanic French defender started 10 of Arsenal's first 11 Premier League fixtures this season, missing just the 30 win over Nottingham Forest in September with a twisted ankle. News of Saliba's absence for the trip to Chelsea came as an almighty surprise. Much of the buildup to the high-stakes London derby had been dominated by potential returnees. Cole Palmer would be back for the Blues and Mikel Arteta teased reunions with a glut of Arsenal absentees. Viktor Gy'keres and Gabriel Jesus duly returned to the matchday squad on Sunday, but Saliba's absence will serve as a serious blow. Shortly after publishing the team news, the Gunners released a short statement explaining that the 24-year-old had picked up an unspecified injury…...

22+ min ago (984+ words) Sunday's NBA action features a loaded eight-game slate, and there are a bunch of teams that I'm looking to back. One of my favorite bets of the night is for the San Antonio Spurs-Minnesota Timberwolves matchup, as there are a couple of intriguing against the spread trends on both sides." Plus, I'm looking at a player prop in the first game of the day " the Houston Rockets vs. the Utah Jazz " as there may be a Rockets guard that is undervalued." And, what's a Sunday slate without a little moneyline action? There are three teams that I'm betting on to win to win as sizable favorites on Nov. 30. Here's a complete breakdown of each of my best bets for the final day in November! The Knicks have been great at home this season, going an NBA-best 9-1 against the spread (they're…...

42+ min ago (822+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " Arkansas tried something different in the season finale, giving freshman KJ Jackson his first career start while senior Taylen Green played in his final game inside Razorback Stadium. The plan was simple to reward both quarterbacks for strong practice weeks and trust that a shared workload might give the Razorbacks the push they needed. But the night still finished in a familiar place, as Missouri pulled away late for a 31-17 win. This was not a surprise twist in a season that started wobbling in September and sailed off the rails in October hitting the ditch in November. With Bobby Petrino coaching the Hogs for the final time as interim coach, Arkansas entered the game hoping to find clarity on offense. Jackson delivered early, showing the calm presence the staff had praised. He completed 11 of 17 passes for 126 yards and…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (570+ words) The Detroit Lions' playoff hopes took another big hit this week, as multiple games throughout Thanksgiving and Black Friday had a significant impact. For starters, the Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers to drop to 7-5, then the Chicago Bears defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to improve to 9-3 on the season and build a two-game advantage over Detroit. The Lions still have the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Bears and will play them again in Week 18, meaning if they can make up one game between Week 14 and Week 17 they could still be in a position to surpass them, as long as the Packers haven't taken the division lead by then. Green Bay swept the Lions for the first time in the Dan Campbell era this season, meaning they would have the tiebreaker should the two teams finish with the same record. However,…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (393+ words) CINCINNATI " The Bengals beat the Ravens on Thursday to improve to 4-8 on the season. Joe Burrow is back and so are the whispers about the star quarterback leading Cincinnati to the postseason. What do the Bengals need to go their way this week? First off, Cincinnati needs Buffalo to handle business against the Steelers. The Bengals' easiest path to the playoffs is by winning the division. They gained a game on Baltimore this week. If the Steelers lose, then the Bengals (4-8) will be two games behind the Ravens and Steelers (both 6-6) with five games to go. The Bengals' path to a wild card playoff spot may be unlikely, but it's possible. Bengals fans should be rooting for the Raiders to beat the Chargers, the Commanders to beat the Broncos and the Giants to beat the Patriots. The other part of…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (347+ words) The Detroit Lions suffered a tough loss on Thursday to a division rival, one that puts their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Detroit dropped to 7-5 with the loss, as the Packers defeated them 31-24 on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. The loss also had a cost, as wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was injured and left the game in the first quarter. In St. Brown's absence, the Lions leaned on Jameson Williams to be the top option out wide. The Alabama product didn't disappoint, coming up big with seven catches for 144 yards and a touchdown. He was the team's highest graded player by Pro Football Focus, with a 91.2 overall offensive grade. Williams was also complimented by the performance of Tom Kennedy. Signed to the active roster Wednesday night, Kennedy stepped up in place of Kalif Raymond who was out with an injury....

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (326+ words) PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will get Aaron Rodgers back on the field in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills despite dealing with a fractured wrist. The veteran quarterback returned as a full participant in practice this week and is set to play as the team looks to grow their lead in the AFC North. The injury isn't a small one, though. When Rodgers initially suffered the injury in Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, it was revealed that he suffered a fracture in his wrist. He tried to practice throughout the week before the Chicago Bears game but was unable to play. Now, he's coming back, but it's been reported that the injury is worse than initially believed. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Rodgers suffered multiple fractures in his left wrist. He has at least three fractured bones, with one being…...