The San Francisco 49ers are entering a Week 5 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in desperate need of a win. A Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams dramatically altered the 49ers’ calculus for the season and reduced their margin for error. They’re now in a spot where they badly need to beat Arizona to keep pace in the NFC West.To get a feel for where the 1-3 Cardinals … [Read more...] about Cardinals-49ers prediction: Is defense optional in Week 5?
Archives for October 2024
Sharks Recall Four Players
The Sharks are the latest team to bring back some players from the minors to help close out their preseason schedule. The team announced (Twitter link) that defensemen Jeremie Bucheler and Jimmy Schuldt along with forwards Nolan Burke and Colin White have been recalled from AHL San Jose. Schuldt and Burke are the two who are on NHL contracts. Schuldt has just one career NHL … [Read more...] about Sharks Recall Four Players
2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Sacramento Kings Win Total Odds
The Sacramento Kings are in a curious position. After a feel-good 2022-23 season where they grabbed the third seed in the West, they took a step back last season, falling to the ninth seed. In a competitive Western Conference, the Sacramento Kings schedule is packed with tough games. Our 2024-25 NBA season betting preview will look at the Kings’ odds and see if betting their … [Read more...] about 2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Sacramento Kings Win Total Odds
Athletics Power Hitter to Miss Time Following Surgery
Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst announced on Friday that outfielder Brent Rooker underwent successful right forearm surgery on Tuesday, as reported by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Despite dealing with elbow and forearm discomfort for most of the season, Rooker’s performance at the plate remained impressive, with a .927 OPS and 39 home runs. However, the injury … [Read more...] about Athletics Power Hitter to Miss Time Following Surgery
Raiders-Broncos preview: How has Bo Nix looked so far?
Bo Nix | Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images 5 questions with Mile High Report Week 5 brings us a classic NFL rivalry with a matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos. Both teams enter the game at 2-2 and tied in the AFC West standings, heightening the stakes for this early-season matchup. To preview the contest, Ian St. Clair from our friends at Mile High … [Read more...] about Raiders-Broncos preview: How has Bo Nix looked so far?