The Dodgers have spent money like they were desperate. They have acquired stars like they were barren. Has any defending champion ever acted less like a defending champion?
NFL conference championship picks: Is a Bills-Commanders Super Bowl really possible?
A leg injury to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts could prove costly against the Commanders, and the Bills appear poised to break their playoff stigma against the Chiefs.
A storm is brewing in Buffalo as Super Bowl-starved Bills fans brace for Chiefs
The Bills have beaten the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs four times in the regular season but are winless in three playoff games as Buffalo aims to break that curse.
Jayden Daniels: I’m not thinking about being first rookie QB to make Super Bowl
Jayden Daniels's play for the Commanders this season has generated a lot of conversation about whether he's had the best rookie season of any quarterback in league history and Sunday's game could make it all but impossible to argue against him.
Ben Johnson: Bears’ mission is “to win, and win now”
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson does not believe he has a long rebuilding effort ahead of him in Chicago.
Retool or chase playoffs? Bruins face tough trade deadline dilemma
This Bruins team isn't a contender, so Don Sweeney must do what's best for the franchise ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.
Thomas leads San Francisco against Saint Mary’s (CA) after 24-point showing
San Francisco Dons (16-5, 6-2 WCC) at Saint Mary's Gaels (16-3, 6-0 WCC) Moraga, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -10.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco visits Saint Mary's (CA) after Malik Thomas scored 24 points in San Francisco's 81-70 win over the Oregon State Beavers. The Gaels are 10-1 on their home court.
Texas State plays Troy in conference matchup
Troy Trojans (12-7, 6-1 Sun Belt) at Texas State Bobcats (9-8, 3-4 Sun Belt) San Marcos, Texas; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Troy plays Texas State in Sun Belt action Thursday. The Bobcats are 3-6 in home games.
Nick Sirianni on Game 3 vs. Commanders: They’ll have new wrinkles, we’ll have new wrinkles
The Eagles' head coach says both teams are going to show some things they didn't show in the regular season.
Mercer hosts Wofford following Matthews’ 24-point performance
Wofford Terriers (11-5, 3-0 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (6-12, 1-2 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wofford visits Mercer after Helen Matthews scored 24 points in Wofford's 66-53 win against the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Bears have gone 4-5 at home.
DeChent leads New Hampshire against Bryant after 29-point game
New Hampshire Wildcats (8-11, 2-4 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (9-9, 2-3 America East) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Hampshire plays Bryant after Eva DeChent scored 29 points in New Hampshire's 70-48 win against the NJIT Highlanders. The Bulldogs have gone 4-2 at home.
Lutz, Milwaukee Panthers square off against the Northern Kentucky Norse
Milwaukee Panthers (4-16, 1-8 Horizon) at Northern Kentucky Norse (6-14, 3-6 Horizon) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky plays Milwaukee in a matchup of Horizon teams. The Norse have gone 3-5 in home games.
Smith leads Bellarmine against FGCU after 20-point showing
Bellarmine is ninth in the ASUN scoring 70.6 points while shooting 45.7% from the field. The Eagles are 5-1 in conference matchups. FGCU ranks sixth in the ASUN scoring 31.2 points per game in the paint led by Keeshawn Kellman averaging 9.4.
Stetson visits Kimble and Eastern Kentucky
The Hatters have gone 3-3 against ASUN opponents. Stetson is sixth in the ASUN scoring 72.6 points per game and is shooting 44.3%. Eastern Kentucky's average of 8.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 9.4 per game Stetson allows.
Middle Tennessee faces Sam Houston following Scott’s 25-point game
Sam Houston Bearkats (8-8, 1-5 CUSA) at Middle Tennessee Raiders (12-6, 4-1 CUSA) Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee faces Sam Houston after Ta'Mia Scott scored 25 points in Middle Tennessee's 63-58 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Raiders have gone 6-0 in home games.