How to watch Michigan State at Michigan men’s basketball, a ranked edition of the intrastate rivalry
It’s Michigan vs. Michigan State, a time-tested feud that generates enough raw hatred to fill a Great Lake and turn “The Mitten” into a clenched fist. Both sides are ranked in the top 15 and jostling atop the Big Ten standings. It’s a Friday night fight that totally sells itself. How to watch No. 14 […]
How to watch Celtics at Knicks as defending champions take the stage in Manhattan
Boston and New York will forever induce rivalry, but the current versions of these teams are specifically tailored to go at it. The Boston Celtics (36-16) and New York Knicks (34-17) feature on Saturday’s NBA slate. Mike Breen and Doris Burke in Madison Square Garden; a scintillant Jalen Brunson vs. the league’s reigning champs. Let’s […]
Bills at Chiefs: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Kansas City 2-point favorites in AFC Championship
The Athletic has live coverage of Bills vs Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. The AFC Championship game is a matchup of one of the current football era’s most high-stakes rivalries. The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat takes its next step, while the Buffalo Bills are looking to snatch that dream away and […]
Commanders at Lions: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Detroit as massive home favorite
For the first time in nearly two decades, Washington is playing in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Commanders’ reward for that? A visit to the No. 1-seed Detroit Lions, who are more than a touchdown favorite. Washington is the biggest underdog of the weekend, meaning a serious uphill battle if they are […]
Streaming and gleaming: How to watch the New York Knicks amid broadcast and schedule changes
For the first sustained chunk of time in two full decades, rooting for the New York Knicks is a generally rewarding endeavor. After what’s felt like a lifetime of ignominy, the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks are winning games and fun to watch. Cue the music! Brunson is balling at an All-NBA level. Karl-Anthony Towns has unlocked […]
Commanders at Buccaneers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for Sunday night playoff game
Two of the NFL’s top offenses will battle for a spot in the NFC divisional round when the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash on Sunday night. The NFC South-champion Bucs are slight home favorites. How to watch Commanders at Buccaneers Washington (12-5) is the conference’s hottest team with five straight wins, while Tampa […]
Bears at Packers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for century-old rivalry series
The Green Bay Packers can lock up the No. 6 seed with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, combined with a Washington loss against Dallas, which could motivate the Packers to play their starters. Green Bay is a double-digit favorite over a Chicago team entering on a 10-game losing streak. How to watch […]
Lions at 49ers: How to watch, odds, expert picks as San Francisco plays for reputation
Can the Detroit Lions go just one week without a dispiriting and critical injury report? At full strength, Dan Campbell’s group looks like the best in the league. Even as the misfortune mounts, the 13-2 Lions are road favorites against the 6-9 San Francisco 49ers, who have endured a harrowing injury streak of their own. […]
How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors: Golden State favored at home for Christmas clash
No one has played more games or scored more points on Dec. 25 than LeBron James. It’s been two full decades since he wasn’t part of the NBA’s holiday plans. Perhaps we can measure the passage of time by LeBron’s Christmas appearances — from the grinding 2003 classic with Tracy McGrady to the sleeved jersey […]
Patriots at Bills: How to watch, odds, expert picks as Buffalo chases playoff bye
In terms of mismatches on paper, the New England Patriots vs. the Buffalo Bills game is easily at the top of the list on this week’s slate of games. The Bills enter the game as a two-touchdown favorite and have the second-highest point spread in the NFL this week, behind only Green Bay over New […]