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After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA’s status as the sport’s best team and drew more attention to baseball’s payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations. Los Angeles’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN icon Dick Vitale is back for start of another college basketball season after cancer fight
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
The college basketball season has arrived, and broadcasting great Dick Vitale has taken a long journey to again meet the sport at its starting line. Surgeries, radiation treatments and chemotherapy amid a cancer fight kept him off the airwaves for two years until his return shortly before March Madness. But on Tuesday, the 86-year-old Basketball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week. Even some winning teams struggled along the way to victory. The Chargers let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcorn State hosts Nicholls in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Nicholls Colonels at Alcorn State Braves Lorman, Mississippi; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State begins the season at home against Nicholls. Alcorn State finished 7-3 at home last season while going 13-18 overall. The Braves averaged 58.1 points per game last season, 25.7 in the paint, 16.0 off of turnovers and 6.6 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Vanderbilt hosts Cal to start season
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
California Golden Bears vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Paris; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Vanderbilt hosts Cal in the season opener. Vanderbilt went 22-11 overall with a 13-2 record in non-conference games during the 2024-25 season. The Commodores averaged 83.3 points per game last season, 35.8 in the paint, 23.4 off of turnovers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belmont Bruins start season at home against the Air Force Falcons
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Air Force Falcons at Belmont Bruins Nashville, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Belmont hosts Air Force for the season opener. Belmont finished 11-5 at home a season ago while going 22-11 overall. The Bruins shot 46.5% from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range last season. Air Force went 1-20 in MWC play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa hosts Robert Morris to start season
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Robert Morris Colonials at Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City, Iowa; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa hosts Robert Morris in the season opener. Iowa finished 12-6 at home last season while going 17-16 overall. The Hawkeyes allowed opponents to score 79.7 points per game and shoot 47.7% from the field last season. Robert Morris went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame hosts LIU to start season
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Long Island Sharks at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Notre Dame hosts LIU in the season opener. Notre Dame went 15-18 overall a season ago while going 11-5 at home. The Fighting Irish averaged 10.5 points off of turnovers, 10.1 second-chance points and 14.0 bench points last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 UCLA hosts Eastern Washington in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Eastern Washington Eagles at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 UCLA opens the season at home against Eastern Washington. UCLA went 23-11 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Bruins allowed opponents to score 65.2 points per game and shoot 42.7% from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State Wolfpack open season at home against the North Carolina Central Eagles
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
North Carolina Central Eagles at NC State Wolfpack Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NC State hosts North Carolina Central for the season opener. NC State finished 12-19 overall with a 12-6 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Wolfpack averaged 69.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 70.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State hosts Coppin State in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Coppin State Eagles at Arizona State Sun Devils Tempe, Arizona; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State starts the season at home against Coppin State. Arizona State went 10-22 overall a season ago while going 5-9 at home. The Sun Devils allowed opponents to score 76.9 points per game and shoot 42.6% from the ... Read More »
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