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Which NFL Fans Are Most Excited for NFL Football in 2026?
America's favorite fall activity is finally back as last week's Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers marked the start of the NFL preseason. Ahead of the season, RotoWire sought to find which state is most excited about the return of NFL football. To accomplish this, we used Google Trends search interest data for "football" at the state and city level for a period running from February 3 to August 3.
College Football Fan Excitement Rankings: Alabama Tops the List
College football is just around the corner and RotoWire wanted to know which states are most excited about the upcoming season. In order to determine this, we utilized Google Trends search interest data for "football" at the state and city level from February 3 through August 3 of this year.
The Most Hated MLS Team in Every State
The soccer world is littered with iconic rivalries that define local populaces. Matchups like Barcelona-Real Madrid, Boca Juniors-River Plate and Celtic-Rangers conjure intense feelings and hold meaning extending far beyond the pitch. With only 30 years of history, rivalries across MLS do not have the tradition of many of their international counterparts, but that has not prevented the emergence of multiple fierce local derbies across the league.
Every MLB Team’s Championship Window: Contenders, Rising & Rebuilders
As the offseason winds down and spring training approaches, it is time to reset the MLB landscape. The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the season seeking the league's first threepeat since the 1998 through 2000 Yankees. The rest of the league has visions of toppling the Dodgers' juggernaut, but it will not come easily as no team owns a projected win total within ten games of Los Angeles per DraftKings over/under lines. How long can the Dodgers' dominance last?
NFL Coaching Hires Since 2023: Media & AI Insights Into Tenure Success
The NFL coaching carousel appears to have finally spun to a halt after one of the most tumultuous cycles the league has seen in years. Ten teams changed head coaches this offseason, tied with the 2022 cycle for the most movement since the 2009 cycle when 11 teams made switches (though two of those were interims gaining full-time jobs after taking over for coaches fired midseason). As always, these moves elicited a wide range of reactions from across the media landscape.
Most Fined Teams of the 2020s: Dodgers, Mets Lead Massive Fine Totals
The 2020s have been a costly decade so far when it comes to fines for MLB players. RotoWire.com utilized Spotrac to find all fines issued to teams or players across the majors from the 2020 through 2025 seasons. After combining the fines of each individual offender by team, we were then able to rank all 30 teams by the total cost of their fines.
Rangers, Rays & Braves Misfortune
As the World Series gets set to begin, it's the perfect time to reflect back on the year in baseball. At RotoWire, we wanted to find who the unluckiest teams of the 2025 MLB season were, so we consulted the experts to create an average ranking of team "luck". We used ESPN's Relative Power Index, Baseball-Reference's Pythagorean Luck and TeamRankings' Luck Ratings and blended the average of the three metrics to rate every team in the league from unluckiest to luckiest.
2025 Big Ten Basketball Rosters Ranked by Age
The conference may still be seeking its first national championship since 2000, but it is shaping up to be a banner year for the Big Ten. The league landed eight teams in last season's NCAA Tournament, sending four to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013 after all eight teams advanced to the second round.
Oldest to Youngest Rankings
It is no secret that college basketball has transformed into an older player's game in recent years. Structural changes to the sport in regard to eligibility rules and athlete compensation have caused many coaches to prioritize the transfer portal over high school recruiting in their everlasting quest to get old and stay old.
What Falcons Player Paid the Most in NFL Fines in 2024?
Fines are a part of life in the NFL. During the 2024 regular and postseason the league handed out over $5.8 million in fines for on-field conduct, per Spotrac.com. Using Spotrac’s data, BetGeorgia.com examined fines issued to Atlanta Falcons’ players this year. We identified which players paid the most for their actions and calculated what they could have purchased with that money instead. Below, meet the Falcons’ biggest offenders this season.
Sean Astin, actor and mental health advocate, to speak at AU’s winter commencement
Actor starred in ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ Award-winning actor and mental health advocate Sean Astin will deliver the keynote address at American University’s 148th commencement on Dec. 15 in Bender Arena, according to an announcement sent to the University community on Dec. 2.
The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport
Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.
UNC Football Futures
After Week 2, the Tar Heels are 1β1, and UNCβs odds to win the 2025β26 National Championship sit at +50000, reflecting their longshot status early in the season. The team is still searching for consistency under new leadership, and upcoming conference matchups will play a big role in determining whether those odds improve Betting on college football is available at legalized sportsbooks in BetCarolina.com, where fans can track updated lines and explore promos all season long.
2023-24 NCAA College Basketball Hot Seat: Odds of Next Head Coach Fired
As fans across the country and at Kentucky sportsbooks bask in the glory of the bracket reveal, the other side of March is in full swing throughout much of the college basketball world. The transfer portal opens March 18 and programs have spent their free time feverishly prepping for the chaos about to ensue. For teams considering a coaching change, that means last week was the optimal week to make a move in order to start assembling a new staff as quickly as possible for roster building purposes.
How Leary, Plummer Have Fared Compared To Other Transfer QBs
It has been an unprecedented start to the college football season in the Bluegrass State. For the first time ever, both Louisville and Kentucky enter Week 5 at 4-0, though neither has cracked the polls yet. It’s good timing for interest in college football to peak in the state now that Kentucky sports betting appsare legal. Online wagering on sports launched on Thursday.
When Will the Patriots’ First Loss Come?
The Patriots, expected to finish last in the AFC East, according to sportsbooks, open by hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. By Josh Markowitz As the 2023 NFL season rapidly approaches, BetMassachusetts.com sought to analyze the beginning of the New England Patriots’ schedule. BetMassachusetts.com – where we will provide the best Massachusetts sportsbook promos all season long - compiled odds to determine when the Patriots are most likely to lose their first game of the year.
Which Big Ten Football Team Spends Their Recruiting Money Best?
Recruiting is vital to the success of any college sports team. All programs need to acquire talent, but some do so more efficiently than others. Using data from USA Today detailing the recruiting expenses of every public Power 5 football team from 2017 to 2022, USBettingReport.com — home to coverage of the top U.S. betting sites— examined which Big Ten squads are performing the best on the field for what they spend off of it.
Ranking the Top Transfers Left in the NCAA Tournament Ahead of the Sweet 16
The recent increase in transfers continues to influence college basketball at its highest levels. According to the NCAA, 1,649 Division I men’s basketball players opted to make use of the transfer portal in 2022, with 1,123 ending up on scholarship at a different NCAA institution — 26 of whom ended up playing at least 300 minutes for one of the final 16 teams this year.
A Look at 2023 March Madness Over-Unders for Historical Tournament Trends
With the NCAA Tournament bracket officially out, public attention now shifts towards breaking down the field and dissecting the matchups. Of course, March Madness historical trends can tell us a lot about what might happen in 2023. In order to help people handicap this year’s tournament, USBettingReport.com, which has March Madness promo codes for your NCAA Tournament betting needs, examined five trends across the event’s history and then attempted to see how they might apply to 2023.
Who Will Be the Last Undefeated Team in Men’s College Basketball?
Just three undefeated teams remain in men’s college basketball after a tumultuous week on the hardwood. Purdue and Connecticut have catapulted themselves to the top of the polls at 12-0 and 13-0 respectively, while 12-0 New Mexico has reemerged as a threat in the Mountain West following a stretch of down years.
What Are Transfer Destination Odds for Dominic Lovett?
One of the best receivers to come through Columbia in recent memory appears to be on the move, as sophomore Dominic Lovett’s decision to seek a transfer from Missouri leaked on Nov. 27, two days after the Tigers' 29-27 Black Friday victory over Arkansas. The former four-star from East St. Louis burst onto the scene this season after playing rotational snaps as a freshman.
Year of the Dog? Here's How Much You'd Be Up Betting NFL Moneyline Underdogs
By Josh Markowitz | Oct 25th, 2022 | 6 mins 59 PLAYERS REDEEMED TODAY! When it comes to this NFL betting season, one thing is clear: The ‘dogs are barking, specifically moneyline underdogs. Week 7 featured another round of stunning moneyline upsets after an avalanche of shockers in Week 6.
Stats Show ’22-23 Suns Bench Will Provide Massive Value
The Phoenix Suns employ one of the best starting lineups in the NBA, but their bench depth helped propel them to a league-leading 64-18 record last year as every starter except Mikal Bridges missed at least 14 games. Heading into this season, Phoenix’s reserve corps once again projects as an area of strength.
Average Age Of Super Bowl Winning Rosters
By Josh Markowitz | Sep 6th, 2022 | 8 mins After winning Super Bowl 56 with the third-youngest championship roster of the last 15 years, the Los Angeles Rams are back to defend their title with an even younger group.
Washington Commanders Training Camp Battle Preview: Linebackers Top Of Mind
As the Washington Commanders get set to open training camp Tuesday in Ashburn, they are looking to build upon last season’s 7-10 record. New quarterback Carson Wentz and first-round wide receiver Jahan Dotson headline a semi-revamped offense, while the defense returns 10 starters. However, even with this continuity, intrigue abounds for Virginia sports bettors at several key position groups.
Detroit Lions Training Camp Battle Preview: Wide Receiver Spots Hard To Come By
Rookies have already reported to the Detroit Lions Training Facility in Allen Park for camp, while the veterans will join them Tuesday. Coming off a 3-13-1 year in 2021 that left little optimism across Michigan sports betting, second-year coach Dan Campbell is seeking growth from his team as the Lions continue to rebuild their roster.
Comparing Preseason College Basketball Projections to Futures Odds For Virginia Bettors
With this year’s draft cycle complete and the top transfers now all committed, rosters are essentially set for the upcoming college basketball season, making it the perfect time for Virginia sports bettors to start evaluating the futures market with a critical eye. A few stray reclassifications may shift things slightly before fall, but expect the official preseason polls to look similar to current prognostications.
Predicting The Next 10 Baseball Hall Of Fame Inductees
As the MLB betting calendar continues through Summer, baseball begins to take center stage on the sports landscape. Teams have already played a little over half their games and soon enough it will be the All-Star break. Then, just five days after the game's biggest stars play in Los Angeles, the Hall of Fame will honor the seven members of the Class of 2022 in Cooperstown.
Jaguars, Magic & More
By Josh Markowitz | Jun 29th, 2022 | 12 mins Expansion has long been a hot-button issue in North American professional sports. As the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL grew in popularity, the leagues spent much of the last third of the 20th century adding new teams. However, this has largely come to a halt, as the NHL is the only one of the big four leagues to expand since 2004.
The Next College Basketball Dynasty: Kansas, Gonzaga or Villanova?
By Josh Markowitz | May 9th, 2022 | 17 mins College basketball is in a period of transition. The opening of the transfer portal and elimination of the sit-out year, along with the advent of name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation has created a vastly different landscape than the one that existed even five years ago.
Comparing NCAA Bracket vs Oddsmakers Favorites
The Sweet Sixteen is upon us and every year there are games where the odds offered at sportsbooks do not match up with the selection committee’s seeding. This occurs because sportsbooks determine odds based on power ratings that are like publicly available predictive metrics like those found at KenPom.com or Barttorvik.com, whereas the committee largely determines seeding from résumés and mostly uses the predictive metrics that appear on the team sheet as sorting tools.
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