Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots was supposed to be a one-sided affair with the Pats completing a perfect 19-0 season and the Giants playing bystanders to history. But those old adages of “any given Sunday” and “that’s why they play the games” seemed to be lurking before kickoff. New England was a 12.5-point favorite on an 18-game winning streak but the Giants came into the game with a streak of their own — three straight playoff wins on the road and a full head of steam. The game was broadcast on FOX…
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SportsLine’s model has simulated Washington vs. Tampa Bay 10,000 times and revealed its NFL picks and Sunday Night Football predictions SportsLine’s model has simulated Washington vs. Tampa Bay 10,000 times and revealed its NFL picks and Sunday Night Football predictions USATSI The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders will meet in the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL playoff bracket. The Commanders went 12-5 during the regular season, clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoff bracket. In Week 18, Washington defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 23-19, ending the campaign on a five-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers topped the…
SportsLine’s model has simulated Minnesota vs. Los Angeles 10,000 times and revealed its NFL picks and Monday Night Football predictions SportsLine’s model has simulated Minnesota vs. Los Angeles 10,000 times and revealed its NFL picks and Monday Night Football predictions USATSI The No. 5 seed Minnesota Vikings will visit the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Rams in an NFC showdown on Monday Night Football as part of the 2025 NFL Wild Card schedule. The Vikings didn’t win their division despite going 14-3 during the regular season. In Week 18, they lost to the Detroit Lions, 31-9, in a contest for…
Day has been on the hot seat after every Michigan loss, but should earn an extension for Ohio State’s CFP run Day has been on the hot seat after every Michigan loss, but should earn an extension for Ohio State’s CFP run Getty Images Ryan Day isn’t known for his flair. The Ohio State coach could double nicely as a mattress salesman, local TV ads and all that. He’d blend into the background. That’s why it hurts so much to watch what’s happened to him. He deserves better. Sure, he’s a millionaire many times over and has the Buckeyes on…
How to watch California vs. Virginia basketball game How to watch California vs. Virginia basketball game Who’s Playing Virginia Cavaliers @ California Golden Bears Current Records: Virginia 8-6, California 7-7 How To Watch When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET Where: Haas Pavilion — Berkeley, California TV: ESPN University Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $18.00 What to Know Virginia has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they’ll head out on the road. They and the California Golden Bears will face off in an…
Beal was recently removed from Phoenix’s starting lineup Beal was recently removed from Phoenix’s starting lineup Getty Images The Phoenix Suns may be trying to trade guard Bradley Beal, but the All-Star hasn’t yet talked about waiving his no-trade clause, according to Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein. Beal is one of just two players in the NBA with a full no-trade clause in their contract, the other being LeBron James. According to Beal’s agent, a trade isn’t where his client’s focus is right now. “There have been no discussions about trades with the Suns or any other team,” Bartelstein told ESPN.. “Bradley’s…
The sleeper team from each conference that can make a deep playoff run The sleeper team from each conference that can make a deep playoff run Getty Images The road to the Super Bowl begins this week with the NFL playoffs getting underway. For the past 18 weeks, the league determined the 14 teams that will compete for the Super Bowl as the field is finally set. Some of the typical championship contenders are in place (Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions) and there were a few surprises in this year’s playoff field (Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos).…
The NFC could get wacky The NFC could get wacky Getty Images With NFL Wild Card Weekend just a few days away, it’s time to take stock of the games we have on tap. We’re covering everything from every conceivable angle here at CBSSports.com, and one of the things we wanted to take a look at is which teams have the best chance to pull of an upset in the first round. In the space below, we’re ranking them from worst to best. All moneyline odds via SportsLine consensus. Houston has home-field advantage but is still a first-round underdog against…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers on Wednesday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers on Wednesday USATSI The Indiana Pacers will host the Chicago Bulls for an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday, and the two franchises are jockeying for playoff position. Indiana is 19-18 overall and 9-6 at home, while Chicago is 17-19 overall and 10-8 on the road. Both teams have won four of five entering Wednesday and have split their last 10 meetings both straight up and against the spread. Tipoff is at 7…
Patrick McDonald just locked in his Sony Open 2025 best bets for the PGA Tour event at Waialae Country Club Patrick McDonald just locked in his Sony Open 2025 best bets for the PGA Tour event at Waialae Country Club USATSI The PGA Tour remains in Hawaii for the second straight week as the 2025 Sony Open takes place at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu beginning on Thursday. Hideki Matsuyama is coming off a historic win at Kapalua last week, giving him 11 PGA Tour victories. Matsuyama improved to No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking and is the…
Edwards says he’ll support the young fan for the rest of his career Edwards says he’ll support the young fan for the rest of his career Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is bringing joy to fans with his play on the court, as well as his actions off of it. After meeting a young fan with cancer, Edwards exploded for one of his best games of the season while wearing one of his wristbands. On Saturday night, after scoring 53 points in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons, Edwards met 6-year-old cancer patient Luca. The young fan…
For the third straight year, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has been named to the NFLPA Player’s All-Pro Team. And for the third straight year, Sexy Dexy is a first-teamer. As the name suggests, the NFLPA All-Pro Team is voted on by the players themselves. We asked players across the league to select who had the most impact this season. The players were tasked with voting for the best player at their same position and positions they line up against. For more specific details on the process, you can read the NFLPA’s explanation of the rules here. Lawrence…
Cleveland makes a statement about its quarterback position in 2025 Cleveland makes a statement about its quarterback position in 2025 Getty Images It sounds like the Browns are going to operate as if Deshaun Watson is just a dead-cap hit on the books in 2025, even if he’s technically still on the roster. After suffering a setback in the rehab of his Achilles injury, he reportedly could miss all of next season as a member of the Browns. And given how abysmally he played in Cleveland, I don’t think any Browns fans would miss him being on the field for…
The Twins announced they were for sale in October The Twins announced they were for sale in October Getty Images The Minnesota Twins could be sold to a new ownership group before Opening Day, according to The Athletic. Minnesota is slated to open the new season on March 27. The Twins have been owned by the Pohlad family since 1984, when late patriarch Carl purchased the club from Calvin Griffith for $44 million. Forbes estimated last March that the Twins are now worth $1.46 billion. “There’s a lot of people within geographic striking distance, whether they’re from the Twin Cities or…
How to watch San Diego State vs. Air Force basketball game How to watch San Diego State vs. Air Force basketball game Who’s Playing Air Force Falcons @ San Diego State Aztecs Current Records: Air Force 3-11, San Diego State 9-3 How To Watch When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET Where: Viejas Arena — San Diego, California TV: Fox Sports 1 Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $7.00 What to Know If the oddsmakers’ predictions hold true, the near future looks bright for San Diego State. They and the Air Force Falcons will face off…
Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 8 Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 8 Getty Images With just over a month to spare until pitchers and catchers report for camp in Florida and Arizona, Major League Baseball’s offseason is entering its final stretch. That leaves teams with precious little time left to apply the finishing touches to their rosters. Below, CBS Sports has compiled all of Wednesday’s notable news, moves, and rumors. Verdugo market heating up Veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo is drawing interest from a slew of clubs, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.…
Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his women’s Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best bets Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his women’s Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best bets USATSI The women’s tennis grand slam season begins on Sunday when the 2025 Australian Open kicks off at Melbourne Park. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has won the last three hard-court grand slams, and she is the +220 favorite (risk $100 to win $220) in the 2025 Australian Open odds. Sabalenka sits atop the WTA singles rankings, but Iga Swiatek is right on her heels. Swiatek is a…
SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL playoff best bets SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL playoff best bets USATSI The sixth-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap a five-game postseason losing streak when they battle the third-seeded Baltimore Ravens in an AFC Wild Card Weekend matchup on Saturday. Pittsburgh has not won a playoff game since the 2016 season, while Baltimore lost last year’s AFC Championship Game, 17-10, to the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers (10-7), who have lost…
Matt Severance has revealed his NFL Wild Card expert picks and NFL predictions for Denver vs. Buffalo Matt Severance has revealed his NFL Wild Card expert picks and NFL predictions for Denver vs. Buffalo USATSI The seventh-seeded Denver Broncos make their first postseason appearance since winning Super Bowl 50 when they take on the second-seeded Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Buffalo is making its sixth consecutive playoff appearance, but has not gotten past the divisional round since losing in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2020 season. The Broncos (10-7), who placed third in the AFC…
These players will help determine what happens over the next three weeks These players will help determine what happens over the next three weeks Getty Images It may be a passing league now, but several non-quarterbacks will play pivotal roles in what happens during the 2024 AFC playoffs. Specifically, one of the AFC’s top teams will be relying heavily on someone other than its quarterback to carry the load when the playoffs begin this weekend. Each of the AFC’s six teams that are playing this weekend will need complete team efforts in order to advance to the divisional round. That…