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Nov 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and center Brook Lopez (11) on the bench during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Load Management Isn’t Just Rest: What NBA Teams Understand About Muscle Recovery

This is a sponsored article for UniShape. “Load management” has traveled from the training room to the post-game microphone over the last five...

November 4, 2026
Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; The banner for winning Super Bowl LX is revealed for the Seattle Seahawks before a game against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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5 Factors That Separate NFL Championship Contenders From the Rest

This is a sponsored article for FanDuel Sportsbook. A strong regular-season record can make an NFL team look unstoppable, but the playoffs bring...

November 3, 2026
Sep 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Temple Owls wide receiver Colin Chase (1) runs with the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
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Three College Football Underdogs You Need To Back in Week 9

By Mark Wallis, Co-Host of Weekday Wagers and CEO of JustTheStatsSports.com There’s a difference between taking an underdog because the number looks big...

October 29, 2026
Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers quarterback Deuce Bailey (2) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
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These 2 College Football Underdogs Can Win Outright in Week 7

By Mark Wallis, Co-Host of Weekday Wagers and CEO of JustTheStatsSports.com. Last week’s edition of Walking the Dogs couldn’t have gone much better....

October 14, 2026
Oct 12, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) reacts while running after hitting an RBI single against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (not pictured) during the sixth inning in game two of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Which Remaining MLB Playoff Teams Have the Best Shot at the World Series?

The following article contains sponsored content. The MLB postseason has reached the Championship Series, where every victory brings a team closer to the...

October 14, 2026
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot Hairy Dawg on the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Walking The Dogs: 3 College Football Underdogs You Don’t Want to Ignore in Week 6

By Mark Wallis, Co-Host of Weekday Wagers and CEO of JustTheStatsSports.com Week 6 delivers three underdogs that deserve more attention than the betting...

October 7, 2026
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Winari Presents Its Loyalty Program to Eligible Canadian Players

Sponsored content. This article was produced in partnership with Winari. Winari is introducing eligible Canadian audiences to its loyalty program, which players join...

October 6, 2026
Oct 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Inside the Modern NFL MVP Race

Every season, NFL fans circle back to the same argument: who actually deserves the MVP? The conversation starts in training camp and runs...

October 6, 2026
Sep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs defensive lineman Logan Goodspeed (99) during the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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College Football Week 5: Two Underdogs Built to Beat the Number

By Mark Wallis, Co-Host of Weekday Wagers and CEO of JustTheStatsSports.com Not every underdog needs to win outright to be worth backing. That...

October 1, 2026
Horses in the first race of day round the third turn. 2026 Haskell Day at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, NJ on July 18, 2026.
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Who are Regarded as the Best Irish Racehorses of All-Time?

Ireland’s contribution to racing is wildly out of proportion to the size of the country. From Ballydoyle’s Flat champions to the jumpers who...

September 30, 2026
Chips are piled up on a craps table at Ocean Gaming casino in Hampton Beach.
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How British Columbia’s Online Gaming Model Compares With Its Prairie Neighbor In 2026

Greg Moore did some counting this summer. The chair of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation went through the 32 operator groups registered in...

September 30, 2026
Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; The Mississippi Rebels and Florida Gators helmets on the field before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Walkin’ The Dogs: Three College Football Underdogs to Watch in Week 4

By Mark Wallis, Co-Host of Weekday Wagers and CEO of JustTheStatsSports.com College football underdogs are rarely created equal. There is a major difference...

September 25, 2026
Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) react after ToppinÕs three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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The First Quarter Is the Worst Time to Make NBA Game Decisions

Six minutes into an NBA game, one team may be shooting 70 percent, the other may have collected three fouls, and somebody who...

September 21, 2026
Sep 13, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; A general view of an NFL game ball before the game between Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
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Why Every Major League Prepares Its Game Balls Differently

Fans tend to notice a game ball only when it takes an odd bounce or slips through a receiver’s hands. Long before then,...

September 21, 2026