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Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?
Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.
Doug Greenberg and Shwetha Surendran Dec 19, 2025
Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to victory
Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.
Ben Solak, Seth Walder and Matt Bowen Dec 19, 2025
Heading into her final Olympics, Hilary Knight's impact is as big as ever
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be Knight's last playing for Team USA. She remains one of the faces of U.S. women's hockey.
Emily Kaplan Dec 19, 2025
'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball-strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
Jesse Rogers Dec 19, 2025
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
Kevin Pelton Dec 19, 2025
Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
Turron Davenport Dec 19, 2025
NBA MVP straw poll: 14 players received votes -- two lead the way
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.
Tim Bontemps Dec 19, 2025
🏈 2026 NFL draft: Five-team race for No. 1 pick
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?
NFL Nation, Dan Graziano, Jordan Reid and Seth Walder Dec 19, 2025
Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win for the Lions? Who takes control of the NFC South? Can the Jaguars upset the Broncos? We have picks, predictions and stats for every game.
NFL Nation, Eric Moody and Seth Walder Dec 19, 2025
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.
Arda Ocal Dec 19, 2025







