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Cleveland Browns Fans Left Pondering What Could've Been if Deshaun Watson Were Benched SoonerAfter a narrow loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, Cleveland Browns fans are left to ponder what this season could have been if Deshaun Watson was benched sooner....

Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for December 3rdTuesday provides a packed slate of basketball action across the NBA and college basketball landscapes, these are our best sports betting picks for December 3rd....

Why Small-Market MLB Teams Like Pirates, Reds and Rays Must Invest to Compete

Smaller-market MLB teams like the Pirates, Reds, and Rays need to follow the Kansas City Royals blueprint by spending a little bit of money to compete for a World Series....

David Brown|Tue Dec 03 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers Sink Boston Celtics, Still Have Long Way To Go

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, but they still have a long way to go to reach the level of the defending NBA champions....

Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Monday Night Football, College Basketball, NBA Bets December 2nd

It's a busy Monday of sports, these are our top betting picks for Monday Night Football, college basketball, and the NBA on December 2nd, 2024....

Bo Nix Proving To Be Perfect Match With Sean Payton's Denver Broncos

The NFL world was skeptical of Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Sean Payton knew that the former Oregon quarterback could be the savior for the Denver Broncos....

Did the New College Football Playoff Help or Hurt the 2024 Regular Season?

College Football expanded their playoff to 12 teams, but did this decision help or hurt their product throughout the 2024 regular season? Let's take a look....

Ranking the Top 10 Biggest Sporting Events in December 2024

December is one of the best months on the sporting calendar, so Deadspin ranked the top 10 upcoming sporting events this month....

NFL

Cleveland Browns Fans Left Pondering What Could've Been if Deshaun Watson Were Benched Sooner

After a narrow loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, Cleveland Browns fans are left to ponder what this season could have been if Deshaun Watson was benched sooner....

by Adam Zielonka|Tue Dec 03 2024

Bo Nix Proving To Be Perfect Match With Sean Payton's Denver Broncos

The NFL world was skeptical of Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Sean Payton knew that the former Oregon quarterback could be the savior for the Denver Broncos....

Mon Dec 02 2024by Jeff Reynolds| Mon Dec 02 2024

Kansas City Chiefs Clutch Up, Las Vegas Raiders Collapse: A Tale as Old as Time

The Kansas City Chiefs came up clutch in their victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, who completely collapsed late in the game, and that's the story for both these teams....

Sat Nov 30 2024by Mike Sullivan| Sat Nov 30 2024

Matt Eberflus Needs To Start Skimming Job Boards and Get Out of Football

After another late-game brain fart that cost the Chicago Bears a victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, it's time for Matt Eberflus to hang up the headset....

Fri Nov 29 2024by Nick Galle| Fri Nov 29 2024

Thanksgiving Football Games Are Just Really Bad This Year

The NFL plagued us with an underwhelming slate of games, including a snooze-fest between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in the middle of the day....

Thu Nov 28 2024by Nick Pedone| Thu Nov 28 2024

NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers Sink Boston Celtics, Still Have Long Way To Go

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, but they still have a long way to go to reach the level of the defending NBA champions....

by Nick Galle|Mon Dec 02 2024

Why the New York Knicks Are Cheering the Return of Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis’ journey from the Knicks to the Celtics was complicated. How can his health and performance impact Boston and the Knicks' NBA Finals strategy?...

Wed Nov 27 2024by Dave Del Grande| Wed Nov 27 2024

Indiana Pacers Seek Turnaround as Tyrese Haliburton Struggles in Slump

The Indiana Pacers aim to rebound at home as Tyrese Haliburton works through shooting struggles before Thanksgiving. Can they turn things around?...

Sun Nov 24 2024by Dave Del Grande| Sun Nov 24 2024

Processing the Distrust: Philadelphia 76ers Devolve Into NBA Laughingstock

With drama surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers less than quarter of the way into the season, they have truly devolved into the NBA laughingstock....

Tue Nov 19 2024by Adam Zielonka| Tue Nov 19 2024

Historic Season-Opening Winning Streak Could Hurt Cleveland Cavaliers in Long Run

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-0, but they should make sure that they aren't trying too hard in the regular season to avoid an early NBA Playoffs exit....

Mon Nov 18 2024by Nick Galle| Mon Nov 18 2024

The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues fired their coaches and immediately won. Should the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins follow suit and part ways with Mike Sullivan, or are their problems far deeper?...

by Randy Sportak|Tue Nov 26 2024

Boston Bruins Fire Jim Montgomery as First NHL Coach Dismissal of the Season

The Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery for Joe Sacco. It's officially firing season in the NHL as teams look to save their seasons....

Wed Nov 20 2024by Randy Sportak| Wed Nov 20 2024

Winners and Losers of 2024 NHL Free Agency

With the dust mostly settled from a frenetic NHL free agency period, let's break down the winners and losers of hockey’s offseason to date....

Fri Jul 12 2024by Randy Sportak| Fri Jul 12 2024

2025 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Odds As Free Agency Frenzy Begins

As NHL free agency opens, let's take a snapshot of what 2025 NHL Stanley Cup betting odds look like....

Mon Jul 01 2024by Tom Musick| Mon Jul 01 2024

Florida Panthers Need To Contain Connor McDavid To Win Stanley Cup Finals

The Florida Panthers need to stop Connor McDavid in order to finish this series against the Edmonton Oilers....

Fri Jun 21 2024by Randy Sportak| Fri Jun 21 2024

MLB

Why Small-Market MLB Teams Like Pirates, Reds and Rays Must Invest to Compete

Smaller-market MLB teams like the Pirates, Reds, and Rays need to follow the Kansas City Royals blueprint by spending a little bit of money to compete for a World Series....

by David Brown|Tue Dec 03 2024

Luis Gil vs. Mason Miller: One Rookie Got the Hype, the Other Got the Outs

A’s Mason Miller dominated with 104 relief strikeouts, but Yankees’ Luis Gil stole the Rookie of the Year spotlight. Who deserved it more?...

Sat Nov 23 2024by Dave Del Grande| Sat Nov 23 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates and Livvy Dunne Reveal Crazy Reward for Rare Paul Skenes Rookie Card

Topps released a one-of-a-kind rookie card for sensation Paul Skenes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately trying to secure that card with a crazy reward offer....

Fri Nov 15 2024by Nick Pedone| Fri Nov 15 2024

MLB Free Agency Predictions: Anticipated Landing Spots for Top 10 Players

MLB free agency should be crazy in 2024, and these are our anticipated landing spots and contracts for the top 10 players to hit free agency this offseason....

Wed Nov 13 2024by David Brown| Wed Nov 13 2024

New York Mets Enter New Era of Aggressive Spending, Set Sights on Juan Soto

It's a new era of baseball for the New York Mets under David Stearns and Steven Cohen, as they're expected to aggressively spend and are chasing Juan Soto in free agency....

Wed Nov 13 2024by Jerry Beach| Wed Nov 13 2024

Betting

Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for December 3rd

Tuesday provides a packed slate of basketball action across the NBA and college basketball landscapes, these are our best sports betting picks for December 3rd....

by Bucky Dent|Tue Dec 03 2024

Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Monday Night Football, College Basketball, NBA Bets December 2nd

It's a busy Monday of sports, these are our top betting picks for Monday Night Football, college basketball, and the NBA on December 2nd, 2024....

Mon Dec 02 2024by Mike Sullivan| Mon Dec 02 2024

NFL Week 13 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions December 1, 2024

Week 13 of the NFL season is already here, and these are our top football sports betting picks and predictions on December 1, 2024....

Sun Dec 01 2024by Bucky Dent| Sun Dec 01 2024

Week 14 College Football Betting Picks, Predictions for November 30, 2024

November 30th's college football slate gives us a juicy array of bets to choose from, these are our top betting picks for Week 14 of the college football season....

Sat Nov 30 2024by Kyle Kensing| Sat Nov 30 2024