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sports13 hours ago•12 min saved

Injury-Hit Mavericks-Spurs Showdown Expected to Be a Low-Scoring Texas Tilt

Dallas visits San Antonio in a game with limited motivation and multiple injuries, as the Spurs are locked into the No. 2 seed and likely to rest starters while the Mavericks are thin in the frontcourt and short-handed. Expect a grind-it-out, low-scoring affair with the consensus best bet on the Under (237). A Mavericks +18.5 line and Cooper Flagg over 24.5 points are popular SGP considerations given Flagg’s recent production and the depleted rosters.

via Covers.com|

#mavericks #nba #predictions

entertainment2 days ago•77 min saved

Cannes 2026 Lineup Forecast: A Bold Preview Ahead of the Official Announcement

Ahead of the official lineup reveal for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, this article presents a detailed forecast for the Competition slate and side programs (Un Certain Regard, Midnight, Out of Competition, Cannes Première, and Special Screenings). It cites rumored and predicted titles such as After, All of a Sudden, Bitter Christmas, and Butterfly Jam as part of the Competition lineup, notes that Park Chan-wook will chair the jury, and frames Cannes as a pivotal awards-season launchpad, while inviting readers to discuss which films might ultimately be included.

via Next Best Picture|

#cannes #cannes2026 #competition

sports2 days ago•5 min saved

Masters 2026: SI panel forecasts a fast, competitive chase for the Green Jacket

Sports Illustrated’s golf writers project a fast, firm Augusta National for the 2026 Masters, with defending champ Rory McIlroy and a mix of favorites (Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele) plus possible first-time majors winners (Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg) in the mix. Predictions span a wide range of winning scores, roughly from 8 under to 14 under par, as the tournament kicks off Thursday at 7:40 a.m. local time.

via Sports Illustrated|

#augusta-national #golf #masters

sports11 days ago•1 min saved

Texas Expected to Outpace Michigan in Women's NCAA Elite Eight

Detroit News writers Angelique S. Chengelis and Tony Paul predict Texas will beat Michigan in the Elite Eight of the Women's NCAA Tournament, with both pundits favoring the Longhorns (picks include 70–65 and 74–65). They cite Texas’s No. 1 seed status and SEC tournament title, plus a strong defense, while Michigan—though returning to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022—brings youth and a tough schedule to a matchup against Texas’s veteran, high-level execution.

via The Detroit News|

#elite-eight #michigan #ncaa-womens-tournament

sports14 days ago•12 min saved

Michigan’s Defense Set to Push Past Alabama in Sweet 16 Showdown

In a Sweet 16 clash at United Center, Michigan’s lockdown defense is expected to slow Alabama’s transition-heavy attack, especially with Aden Holloway out, making the Wolverines a 9-point favorite. The article’s top pick is Michigan -9, and it also promotes a same-game parlay of Michigan -9 with Aday Mara over 15.5 points and Cadeau over 6.5 assists, with the total prediction around 173.5.

via Covers.com|

#alabama #college-basketball #march-madness

sports15 days ago•2 min saved

Adesanya Aims to End Slump as Pyfer Tests UFC Seattle Main Event

Bloody Elbow previews UFC Seattle’s main event, with Israel Adesanya trying to snap a three-fight skid against Joe Pyfer. Most staff predictions expect Adesanya to win—by KO or decision—though several writers argue he may be past his peak, while Pyfer is not viewed as elite. The piece frames Izzy as the favorite with the bout serving as a significant test for his legacy as he returns after a layoff.

via Bloody Elbow|

#israel-adesanya #joe-pyfer #mma

sports15 days ago•9 min saved

2026 MLB Preview: Yankees and Dodgers Lead Early Season Predictions

Two SB Nation writers share their early 2026 MLB picks, naming division winners, wild cards, and a World Series champion: AL East—Yankees; AL Central—Tigers; AL West—Mariners; NL East—Mets; NL Central—Cubs; NL West—Dodgers; AL wild cards—Mark: Orioles, Red Sox, Royals; James: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Guardians; NL wild cards—Mark: Phillies, Brewers, Padres; James: Mets, Cubs, Padres; World Series winners—Mark: Yankees; James: Dodgers. It’s presented as a living forecast heading into Opening Day.

via SB Nation|

#baseball #mlb #opening-day

sports16 days ago•6 min saved

Dodgers Eye Historic Three-Peat in 2026, True Blue LA Predicts

True Blue LA’s staff predicts a 2026 Dodgers season built around added star power (Kyle Tucker, and Edwin Díaz), deep pitching and continued depth, aiming for a third straight World Series title. Projections vary but generally center on 100+ wins, strong postseason potential, and some cautious notes about health and balance, with optimism for a historic run in 2026.

via True Blue LA|

#baseball #dodgers #kyle-tucker

sports16 days ago•7 min saved

Tigers tipped to win 2026 World Series as panel forecasts division races

A panel predicts the 2026 MLB season: Blue Jays (AL East), Royals (AL Central), Mariners (AL West), Mets (NL East), Brewers (NL Central), and Dodgers (NL West) win their divisions, with the Tigers pegged to capture the World Series title; awards picks include Guerrero for AL MVP, Acuña for NL MVP, Crochet for AL Cy Young, and Yamamoto for NL Cy Young, while the AL ROY is wide open and NL ROY goes to McLean.

via theScore.com|

#2026-season #awards #baseball

sports16 days ago•4 min saved

Dodgers on the cusp: Rotoworld's 2026 MLB season predictions

Rotoworld’s baseball staff offers predictions for the 2026 MLB season, including division winners, wild-card teams, the World Series champion, and top individual awards (MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs), with the Los Angeles Dodgers favored to contend and NBC Sports expanding its MLB coverage in 2026.

via NBC Sports|

#awards #baseball #mlb

sports16 days ago•4 min saved

Michigan Seeks Quiet Path to Final Four as Midwest Upsets Rewrite the Sweet 16

Midwest upsets shake the bracket (VCU over UNC, High Point over Wisconsin, Saint Louis over Georgia) along with Iowa over Florida, Texas over Gonzaga, and Tennessee over Virginia in the Round of 32. In the Sweet 16, No. 1 Michigan is favored to beat No. 4 Alabama, and No. 2 Iowa State is favored over No. 6 Tennessee. The Elite Eight projects a Michigan–Iowa State showdown, with Michigan expected to prevail and advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis.

via Maize n Brew|

#college-basketball #march-madness #midwest-region

sports16 days ago•25 min saved

Mariners Lead Lookout Landing's 2026 MLB Projections

Lookout Landing’s 2026 MLB predictions crown the Mariners as the AL West winner and No. 1 seed, with the Tigers favored in the Central and the Blue Jays edging the Red Sox/Yankees in the East; the crowd largely agrees but with notable caveats, and the piece closes with bold staff predictions and crowd hype about wild-card frays and possible midseason moves.

via Lookout Landing|

#american-league #baseball #lookout-landing

sports16 days ago•1 min saved

MLB Season Preview: Bold Awards Picks and Postseason Outlook

MLB’s season preview provides division-by-division outlooks and bold predictions for major awards and the postseason, naming Julio Rodríguez (AL MVP), Garrett Crochet (AL Cy Young), Kazuma Okamoto (AL ROY) and Craig Albernaz (AL Manager), as well as Shohei Ohtani (NL MVP), Paul Skenes (NL Cy Young), JJ Wetherholt (NL ROY) and Tony Vitello (NL Manager) as top contenders, and mapping the Wild Card through World Series paths for both leagues.

via Sports Illustrated|

#awards #baseball #mlb

sports17 days ago•8 min saved

Duke, Illinois, Michigan, Arizona Projected to Reach 2026 Final Four

The 2026 NCAA men’s tournament has 16 teams left, with a Big Ten surge noted. East predictions favor Duke over St. John’s and Michigan State over UConn, then Duke edges Michigan State to reach the Final Four. In the South, Illinois beats Iowa to advance, while Illinois over Houston seals the Elite Eight. The Midwest sees Michigan topple Alabama and then beat Iowa State to reach the Final Four. In the West, Arizona defeats Arkansas and Purdue upends Texas, with Arizona advancing. Overall, the projections crown Duke, Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona as the Final Four participants.

via SB Nation|

#college-basketball #final-four #march-madness

sports17 days ago•4 min saved

Bowden’s 26 Bold Bets for 2026 MLB: Mariners Rise, Mets Land Skubal, and a Looming Labor Showdown

Baseball analyst Jim Bowden previews the 2026 season with 26 predictions, from the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas and long-term extensions to a Dodgers–Cubs NLCS, the Mariners capturing the AL pennant, a record $429 million Tarik Skubal deal with the Mets, notable award picks and offseason moves, and a looming league-wide labor agreement clash.

via The New York Times|

#2026-season #baseball #mariners