Latest from Steve Starr
Why Wembanyama can't win 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award
2026/01/22
Chet Holmgren is the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner at the midway point of the NBA season, ahead of four-time winner Rudy Gobert and Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. Is the Oklahoma City Thunder center poised to win the award for the first time or will someone else steal it away? Let's look at the latest […]
Connor McDavid's Oilers an intriguing Stanley Cup longshot pick
2026/01/22
Colorado has a chance to break the single-season points record of 135 set by Boston in 2022-23, but that doesn't make the Avalanche a lock to win the Stanley Cup. Just ask that very Bruins team, which ended up losing their first-round series in seven games to the eventual champion Florida Panthers. More than any […]
Rams to sink Darnold's Seahawks en route to Super Bowl 60
2026/01/21
What: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks Where: Lumen Field When: 6:30 PM EST, Sunday, January 25, 2025 After splitting their regular season matchups, the Rams and Seahawks will meet in a rubber match for the right to go to the Super Bowl 60. Los Angeles squeaked by the Bears in overtime in the divisional […]
Broncos and Patriots poised for AFC Championship Game slugfest
2026/01/21
What: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos Where: Empower Field at Mile High Stadium When: 3:00 PM EST, Sunday, January 25, 2025 Denver secured its 13th comeback victory of the season in a 33-30 overtime win over the Bills in the divisional round. However, Bo Nix broke his ankle in OT, meaning Jarret Stidham will […]
Is Bickerstaff really the best bet for 2026 NBA Coach of the Year award?
2026/01/21
J.B. Bickerstaff didn't win Coach of the Year in 2024-2025 despite tripling his club's win total from 14 to 44, but the Pistons bench boss is the leader in the clubhouse at the midway point of this season. With Detroit running away with the Eastern Conference, is Bickerstaff a lock to capture the award? Let's look […]
Oklahoma City Thunder heavy favorites to win back-to-back NBA titles
2026/01/16
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder remain heavy favorites to win back-to-back NBA Championships at almost even odds (+115). Riding a four-game winning streak, Oklahoma City's 34-7 record is easily the best in the league this season. Can anyone stop the defending champs? Let's look at the latest NBA Championship futures. Odds are subject to change. […]
Sorokin and Thompson in two-horse race for 2026 Vezina Trophy
2026/01/15
Ilya Sorokin has emerged as the favorite for the Vezina Trophy. Just over midway through the season, the 30-year-old netminder has 2.57 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. But while his Islanders are in playoff positioning, does he have the annual award for the NHL's best goaltender locked up? Let's look at the latest […]
Mendoza and Indiana in tough against Miami in CFP National Championship Game
2026/01/15
What: #1 Indiana Hoosiers vs #10 Miami Hurricanes Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL When: Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm EST Undefeated at 15-0 and seeking its first-ever national championship, the top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers will take on No. 10 Miami in their home stadium on Monday. Will Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza continue his domination […]
Stafford's Rams to bury the Bears in NFC Divisional Round matchup
2026/01/14
What: Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears Where: Soldier Field When: 6:30 PM EST, Sunday, January 18, 2025 After leading their clubs to comeback victories on wildcard weekend, Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams will clash in a Divisional Round matchup on Sunday. Who will advance to the NFC Championship Game? Let's look at the latest […]
Josh Allen to lead Bills to AFC divisional round win in Denver
2026/01/14
What: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos Where: Mile High Stadium When: 4:30 PM EST, Saturday, January 17, 2025 After ending the second-longest road playoff losing streak in NFL history at eight games, Josh Allen and the Bills will have to win another away contest on Saturday to reach its second-straight AFC Championship Game. Coming off […]
Canucks favored to finish regular season with NHL's worst record
2026/01/09
Parity has defined the 2025/26 NHL season with only a handful of points separating playoff clubs from lottery teams. However, at the midway point of the year, a few franchises look hopelessly lost. Who will finish the regular season with the worst record? Let's take a look at the latest hockey futures and make our […]
Mendoza to lead Indiana past Oregon in CFP Semifinal
2026/01/08
What: #5 Oregon Ducks at #1 Indiana Hoosiers Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA When: Friday, January 9th at 7:30pm EST The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers will meet in the CFP Semifinals on Friday night in a matchup between the expected Top 2 picks in the NFL Draft - Fernando […]
Judge and Ohtani favored to hit the most home runs in 2026
2026/01/08
Cal Raleigh's 60 home runs led major league baseball last year, but Aaron Judge is the favorite to smash the most dingers in 2026 after going deep a combined 111 times over the past two campaigns. Let's check the latest futures and uncover some long shots to lead the league in long balls next season. […]
Jordan Love set to lead Packers over rival Bears on Wild Card Weekend
2026/01/08
What: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Where: Soldier Field When: 8:00 PM EST, Saturday, January 10, 2025 Jordan Love and the Packers will travel to the Windy City to face Caleb Williams on wild-card weekend to resume the NFL's oldest rivalry. Green Bay downed their division foes 28-21 on Dec. 7 before losing to […]
Cameron Boozer emerges as heavy favorite for 2026 John Wooden Award
2026/01/08
Cameron Boozer dropped 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in a comeback win over Louisville on Tuesday night. Leading the nation with eight 25-plus point efforts this season, the Duke freshman has become a heavy favorite to capture the John R. Wooden Award. Who else is in the mix for the award […]
Patriots to punish Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 16
2025/12/18
What: New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens Where: M&T Bank Stadium When: 8:20 PM EST, Sunday, December 21st, 2025 Drake Maye and the Patriots blew a 17-point halftime lead to the division-rival Bills in Week 15, ending their win streak at 10. Still one game ahead of Buffalo in the AFC East, New England will […]
Team Langer to three-peat at 2025 PNC Championship
2025/12/17
What: 2025 PNC Championship Where:The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, FL When: Thursday, Dec. 18th to Sunday, Dec. 21st, 2025 Major champions and their loved ones will tee off at the 28th annual PNC Championship in Orlando this weekend. The former father/son challenge will include mothers and daughters for the first time, with a million-dollar […]
Ole Miss Rebels to take down Tulane Green Wave in CFP mismatch
2025/12/17
What: #11 Tulane Green Wave at #6 Ole Miss Rebels Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in University, MI When: Saturday, December 20th at 3:30pm EST Ole Miss (11-1) will host Tulane (11-2) in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Rebels destroyed the Green Wave 45-10 back on September 20th but have undergone some turmoil […]
Broncos to bury Jaguars in Week 16 battle of NFL's hottest teams
2025/12/17
What: Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos Where: Empower Field at Mile High When: 4:05 PM EST, Sunday, December 21st, 2025 Denver hosts Jacksonville on Sunday in a matchup of the NFL's two hottest teams. With 11-consecutive wins, Sean Payton's Broncos are currently holding down the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye. […]
Miami Hurricanes to storm past Texas A&M Aggies in College Football Playoff
2025/12/10
What: #10 Miami Hurricanes at #7 Texas A&M Aggies Where: Kyle Field in College Station, TX When: Saturday, December 20th at 12pm EST The College Football Playoff's inaugural 12-team field is set with No. 10 Miami traveling to No. 7 Texas A&M in one of the best first-round matchups on the slate. Will the Aggies bounce […]