Men's college basketball betting: Conference winners and value plays - ESPN
Conference play is where college basketball reveals the truth. It's where you see early surprises fade, preseason favorites reassert themselves and futures markets sharpen.
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Mitchell ton helps New Zealand level ODI series with India
Jan 14 : Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday and level the three-match series at 1-1.
Stock Watch: Midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs - ESPN
The hot stove season is stuck in the middle. When we last checked in, the winter meetings in Orlando, Florida, were set to begin, and we figured that a month later the heavy lifting of the 2025-26 offseason would be complete.
Burkina Faso sack coach after Cup of Nations disappointment
Jan 14 : Burkina Faso have sacked coach Brama Traore after their last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations, making him the second coaching casualty of tournament in Morocco.
Flick braced for Racing test after Barca's Super Cup glory
Jan 14 : Barcelona have little time to savour their Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid, as manager Hansi Flick on Wednesday turned his attention to a tricky Copa del Rey clash with Racing Santander, warning that the Segunda Division leaders will not be pushovers.
New Real Madrid Manager Says He Won't Copy Jose Mourinho: 'I Would Fail Spectacularly'
Real Madrid's new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has played down the prospect of replicating the managerial style of his former boss Jose Mourinho. Arbeloa has been placed in charge of the first-team squad at the Bernabeu following Xabi Alonso's surprise exit from the club on Monday, departing after only 34 matches at the helm.
Liverpool Legends Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane Will Reunite In AFCON Semis
While Arne Slot seems to think that Liverpool's starting line-up is stronger without Mohamed Salah, the winger has been conspicuous by his absence in recent weeks, with the Reds struggling to score goals without their talisman. It's clear that they need their Egyptian King back at Anfield as quickly as possible. Salah, though, is desperate to extend his stay at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Indeed, he's not even attempting to hide just how much the tournament means to him.
Barcelona Reportedly Unwilling To Pay $35 Million To Retain Marcus Rashford
Barcelona want to extend Marcus Rashford's stay at Camp Nou but are unwilling to use the £26 million (€30m) buy option in his loan deal due to the club's ongoing financial difficulties. The Catalan giants have made contact with Manchester United to try and either negotiate a lower price or a second loan for the 2026-27 season which would include a mandatory purchase option.