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Baltimore missed the playoffs for just the second time in eight years in 2025 and now has a new head coach because of it, but the roster still boasts two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and ageless power back Derrick Henry

Journalist and author Andrew Lawler will be keynote speaker for the opening of the 250 anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Road, Hudgins. Festivities will continue to commemorate the anniversary of the battle through Sunday, July 12. At the opening ceremony, Lawler will tell the story of the early American Revolution in Virginia focusing on Lord Dunmore as recounted in his book, “A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution.” The event will highlight the dedication of the Battle of Cricket Hill Road to Revolution interpretive sign, the French Capt. Louis d’Ohickey memorial marker dedication and ceremonies conducted by area Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. The event will feature foreign dignitaries, a color guard, patriotic music, and musket fire. He will also speak at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Mathews Memorial Library, 251...

The Saints won four of their last five games in 2025 and appear to have an ascending quarterback in Tyler Shough while the defense sneakily finished in the top 10 last year and returns largely intact

The Rams made the NFC Championship Game last season and are heavy Super Bowl favorites for 2026, not in small part because their roster currently boasts both the reigning MVP and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year

The UFC goes to Baku, Azerbaijan this Saturday for a Fight Night card headlined by a pivotal lightweight showdown. Rafael Fiziev, the hometown hero, looks to halt his recent slide against the division's most devastating finisher, Manuel Torres. This card is packed with stylistic clashes and rising stars, providing a wealth of betting opportunities. Let's take a look at the best plays as we break down this 13-fight card. Best Bets for UFC Baku: Fiziev vs Torres [subscribe_dfs] Abdul Yakhyaev + Daniil Donchenko to win inside the distance (+105, DraftKings)

To kick off our annual tradition of Fourth of July debates, Brianna Dix, Gabriel Kahaian and Scott Smith make their predictions for which young Buccaneers will raise their level of production significantly in 2026

For our second Roundtable debate of the week, Brianna Dix, Gabriel Kahaian and Scott Smith indulge in the pure fantasy of pinpointing which players we would like to swipe from another NFC South team and put on the Bucs' roster

Our annual series of Fourth of July debates continues as Brianna Dix, Gabriel Kahaian and Scott Smith make their cases as to what Buccaneer figures could reasonably win major NFL awards at the end of 2026

From better rushing results to top-10 scoring finishes to a key turnaround on special teams, the Buccaneers trio of Brianna Dix, Gabriel Kahaian and Scott Smith are back to suggest some goals they would like to see the Bucs hit in 2026

We wrap up our annual week of Roundtable debates with a bang, as each of us makes one very bold prediction for what a Buccaneer player may accomplish in 2026