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Cognizant Classic odds: Gerard co-favorites, but a surprising longshot could prevail
golf2 days ago

Cognizant Classic odds: Gerard co-favorites, but a surprising longshot could prevail

Golf analyst Brady Kannon breaks down the 2026 Cognizant Classic field in Palm Beach Gardens, listing Ryan Gerard and Shane Lowry as co-favorites, noting other solid contenders like Nicolai Hojgaard and Michael Thorbjornsen, and revealing his best bets—he fades Gerard to win and backs a surprising longshot above 45‑1—as the event approaches.

Scheffler Leads Riviera Field as Morikawa Aims for Genesis Back-to-Back
golf8 days ago

Scheffler Leads Riviera Field as Morikawa Aims for Genesis Back-to-Back

The 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera (par 71, 7,383 yards) features Scottie Scheffler as the +300 favorite with Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa also among top contenders (Morikawa aiming for back-to-back PGA titles after Pebble Beach). Defending champion Ludvig Åberg is +4000 in this year’s field, and the event carries a $20 million purse. Golf analyst Brady Kannon’s picks fade Tony Finau (126-1 to 120-1 range) due to inconsistent form, and he touts a longshot–over-60-1–as his best bet, with full predictions available behind SportsLine’s paywall. The event starts Thursday with coverage of the elite field in Pacific Palisades.

Pundits Split as Seahawks Meet Patriots in Super Bowl LX
sports20 days ago

Pundits Split as Seahawks Meet Patriots in Super Bowl LX

A roundup of local and national predictions for Super Bowl LX, pitting the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on February 6, 2026 (kickoff at 3:30 p.m. PT). Forecasts are mixed, with some analysts predicting Seattle victories (e.g., 27-20 or 31-20) and others favoring New England (e.g., 24-23 or 24-21), showing no clear consensus among outlets.

MMCQ? No—MMQB Staff Picks: Seahawks Seen as Favorite in Super Bowl LX
sports22 days ago

MMCQ? No—MMQB Staff Picks: Seahawks Seen as Favorite in Super Bowl LX

MMQB’s staff predictions for Super Bowl LX skew toward the Seahawks over the Patriots, with multiple writers choosing Seattle to win and naming different MVPs (e.g., JSN, Darnold, Emmanwori, Walker). Bold predictions span a JSN receptions record, dramatic defensive/return plays by Shaheed, and a potential walk-off or high-sack finish, underscoring Seattle’s defense and playmakers as decisive factors in a tight, strategic game.

Brees, Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Modern-Era Predictions
sports22 days ago

Brees, Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Modern-Era Predictions

Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, naming Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald as locks and highlighting Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Jason Witten as strong contenders, while considering Frank Gore and Eli Manning for the remaining slot and noting that seniors/contributor finalists are evaluated separately.