Lindenwood Lions host Stonehill Skyhawks in NCAA Basketball, with both teams seeking a crucial win. The Skyhawks come off a 80-54 victory over New Orleans, while the Lions aim to rebound from back-to-back losses.
The NFL season continues with Week 11, offering a mix of exciting matchups and intriguing predictions from experts. This week's games include Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football."
Experts like John Breech and R.J. White have made their picks for the season, with Breech predicting a Bills victory over the Chiefs and White favoring the Under in the Bengals-Chargers matchup. Larry Hartstein also has his eyes on the Texans-Cowboys game, suggesting an Under on the total.
Fans can catch THE NFL TODAY live from Buffalo on Sunday or tune in to NBC for Monday's prime-time game. With multiple perspectives and expert picks to consider, Week 11 promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season's first half.
Charles Oliveira survives late rally from Michael Chandler in UFC 309 rematch, earns unanimous decision victory.
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Mets owner Steve Cohen meets with free agent Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras, a meeting reportedly "very detailed" and "extremely well-received". This comes as the Mets join other teams vying for Soto's services. Background checks reveal seven known teams have expressed interest, with four more considered mystery teams.
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-owner-steve-cohen-meets-050434978.html
**NBA Officials Correct Mistake, Admit Blown Call in Game-Winning Free Throws**
** Jayson Tatum hits buzzer-beating 3 in Celtics' win over Raptors after missing last-second shot in regulation. The Boston Celtics secured a 126-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors, with Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer being the game-winner.
Tatum had previously missed a similar shot in regulation but redeemed himself in overtime. The Celtics star finished one assist shy of a triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists. Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum for his mental toughness, citing his daily work ethic as key to overcoming the miss.
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** LSU Coach Brian Kelly Involved in Separate Confrontations with Players During Florida Game
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The Sacramento Kings will host the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on Saturday, with the Jazz trailing behind in their previous matchups. The Kings are favored to win, but the Jazz have improved in certain areas, including offensive rebounding.
St. John's Red Storm and New Mexico Lobos Meet in High-Scoring NCAA Basketball Matchup
The St. John's Red Storm will host the New Mexico Lobos on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, with both teams boasting 3-0 records heading into the matchup. The Red Storm have been averaging 84.7 points per game this season, while the Lobos have averaged 87.7 points per contest.
The two teams' high-powered offenses are expected to be on display as they face off in a key NCAA basketball matchup.
** This week's college football rankings see Georgia move back into the top 10, while LSU falls out. The University of Oregon holds strong at number one, followed closely by Alabama and Ohio State. Clemson and Colorado also make significant gains in the rankings.
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** Bo Nickal earns unanimous decision win over Paul Craig at UFC 309, maintains undefeated record.
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** UFC Returns to Madison Square Garden with Big Fight: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Headlines UFC 309.
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Mike Tyson's return to professional boxing drew a massive global audience on Netflix, but received mixed reviews from fans and critics. The fight against Jake Paul was marred by technical issues, with thousands of viewers experiencing buffering problems and frozen screens.
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton suffers sprained ACL in left knee, out indefinitely. The 26-year-old guard had recently become a starter for the team and will undergo further tests.
** The Washington Commanders face off against their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, in a crucial Thursday Night Football matchup. The 7-3 Commanders are looking to take the lead in the division with a win on the road, while the 7-2 Eagles aim to maintain their position at the top.
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Stipe Miocic remains focused on his upcoming UFC 309 fight against Jon Jones, despite media attention surrounding Tom Aspinall's potential title shot. Miocic has expressed indifference to the chatter and emphasized his preparation for the bout, citing his busy life as a full-time firefighter and family man. Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has defended Miocic, stating that he believes Miocic is being overlooked in the build-up to the event.
"Hayden Springer and Justin Lower share the lead at the 2024 Bermuda Championship, with both golfers posting impressive scores. The opening round was suspended due to darkness, but not before several players made notable performances. The tournament is expected to resume Friday morning with many players still to complete their first rounds."
Thursday Night Football matchup pits Eagles against Commanders in crucial NFC East showdown. Philadelphia is a four-point favorite, with Washington seeking to bounce back from last week's loss.
"Thursday Night Football features Commanders vs Eagles, with various prop bets available. AI PickBot, a sports prediction tool, suggests Jayden Daniels will go under 224.5 passing yards (-117 on Caesars). This analysis is based on historical data and the strength of Philly's pass defense, which has held five of seven starting QBs to under 170 yards. The AI PickBot also provides other prop predictions for Thursday Night Football."
USMNT Set for Crucial Concacaf Nations League Match Against Jamaica
The US Men's National Team, under new manager Mauricio Pochettino, faces a stiff test against Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. With several key players injured, including Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic, Pochettino must adapt his tactics to secure a victory.