Matt Ryan: BMR Author

The dust has settled on the 2025 season, and if you’re like me, that 27-24 Wild Card loss to the Bills is still stuck in your craw. Going 13-4 and snatching the AFC South crown was sweet, especially in Liam Coen’s debut year, but crashing out at home in the first round? That leaves a

Let’s rip the band-aid off: The Mike McDaniel experiment is over. The “Greatest Show on Surf” officially crashed into the rocks of salary cap hell and a 7-10 finish last season.Now, we wake up in February 2026 with a new reality. The flashy sneakers and vaporizer jokes are gone. In their place? Head Coach Jeff

The confetti has been swept up at Hard Rock Stadium, but it wasn’t orange and green. Watching Indiana hoist the College Football Playoff trophy on our home turf (well, our home city) was a gut punch that’s going to linger. The 2025 season was magical—until that Carson Beck interception sealed our fate in the final

Fresh off securing their first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma City, the Thunder enter the 2025-26 season with sky-high expectations and dreams of back-to-back titles.With nearly every key contributor returning and the entire foundation secured with new contract extensions, Oklahoma City is positioned to pursue a historic repeat — something not seen since the

Just a few weeks ago, Oklahoma’s football season seemed to be headed off the rails. After a tough home defeat to the Ole Miss Rebels in late October, the Sooners’ postseason aspirations appeared all but dashed.Fast forward to ‘Red November’, and No. 8 Oklahoma is not only alive but thriving in the College Football Playoff

The Miami Dolphins’ journey through the 2025 NFL season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, but last week’s 30-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills may have marked a much-needed turning point.After seven straight losses to their AFC East rivals, Miami strung together its most complete performance of the year—a spark they are determined to

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills prepare for their pivotal Week 11 showdown, both teams face mounting playoff pressure. Sunday’s contest at Highmark Stadium is more than just another regular-season game—it’s a crossroads for teams whose seasons are rapidly intensifying. The Bucs are 6-point underdogs according to the latest NFL odds. AFC East

The college football spotlight turns toward Lubbock, Texas, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders welcome the UCF Knights to Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025.This Big 12 matchup is set for a 3:30 PM kickoff and will be broadcast on FOX, providing fans with what could be an electric contest as the regular

New York sports betting reached unprecedented heights in October, with the New York State Gaming Commission announcing a $2.64 billion mobile wagering handle—a new single-month record not just for the state, but the entire US market.While October’s retail sportsbook data is still pending, the mobile numbers alone have already eclipsed previous benchmarks, handily exceeding the

The Miami Hurricanes are making waves this season with a freshman class that could be among the nation’s best. With the regular season pushing toward its conclusion, it’s evident that Miami’s roster isn’t just deep—it’s brimming with first-year talents hungry for the spotlight and ready to contribute in big moments.All eyes have been on standout

The eyes of NFL fans will be glued to Raymond James Stadium this Sunday, November 9, 2025, as the red-hot New England Patriots travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff is set for CBS’s afternoon slate in a high-stakes Week 10 matchup with major playoff implications and compelling betting opportunities. Game Breakdown: Patriots Riding

The Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars face off in Week 6 in what promises to be a compelling clash of styles and key playmakers. Both teams enter with playoff aspirations, and Sunday’s contest at TIAA Bank Field will test the strengths and depth of each roster.Seattle has leaned heavily on its run game all season,

The San Francisco 49ers hit the road in Week 6 to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a matchup featuring two teams sitting at 4-1, but with very different narratives. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium, and while Tampa Bay is favored by three points, there are plenty of

Despite being three-point home favorites, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into their Sunday matchup against the San Francisco 49ers shorthanded, with several key contributors sidelined by injury. The Bucs’ receiving corps will be without both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula), creating a significant void for the offense and putting the pressure

The Los Angeles Chargers travel to South Florida hoping to snap a troublesome two-game losing streak, but the circumstances surrounding this Week 6 clash with the Miami Dolphins are far from ideal. The Chargers are notably banged up on both sides of the ball, especially at key skill positions and along the offensive line. For

The Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars are set to face off in a critical Week 6 matchup, drawing attention as both teams look to cement their place in the thick of the 2025 playoff race. With kickoff scheduled for Sunday in Jacksonville, intriguing storylines are everywhere—from resilient defenses to quarterback matchups featuring Sam Darnold and

Mike Evans won’t be suiting up this weekend, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will feel his absence. The 32-year-old wide receiver has been ruled out for their matchup against the 49ers due to a nagging hamstring injury—a tough blow for an offense that relies on his steady presence. Evans has been a staple in Tampa

Billy Napier’s tenure as head coach of the Florida Gators is under increasing scrutiny as the team falters in the early weeks of the 2025 season. With a 1-3 start and an offense that often appears tentative, frustration is mounting in Gainesville. Napier’s recent comments about the importance of minimizing mistakes—emphasizing that “more games are

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving’s status for the team’s Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a sprained foot.Head coach Todd Bowles stated Wednesday that Irving is considered day-to-day, and his availability this Sunday hinges on whether he can shed his walking boot by Friday.

Among them, Calijah Kancey is on injured reserve with a torn pectoral. Also sidelined per USA TODAY: OL Luke Goedeke (foot) and G Cody Mauch (knee surgery). As the Bucs push through the season, depth on both sides of the ball will be tested. Defensive tackle Vita Vea has been nursing a foot injury but

Welcome to a wrestling gambling column where someone who works in wrestling talks about the bets you should make on major wrestling events because of their knowledge of the industry, the arcs of pro wrestling storytelling, and their love of hats. For some reason, the WWE booked Money In The Bank for the same night

It is International Fight Week, which means it is international violence wagering week as well! Right away, I’m telling you, don’t bet on the Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier fight unless you have an Izzy voodoo doll or looking to pull an LT in the 80s. If you’re looking at that fight, our friends at

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to action this weekend and It’s a card full of solid fights and solid fighters across the board. Read on for our complete betting guide, UFC odds, and a winning UFC pick!  Neil Magny vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov Saturday, June 25, 2022 – 10:05 PM EDT at UFC Apex Magny vs.

A day before another UFC card that I covered here, we return to the Bellator cage as the CBSViacom promotion featured the return of one of the most violent humans in sports, Gegard Mousasi. Below, we’ll break down the Bellator odds and give you a winning pick! Let’s begin. Johnny Eblen vs. Gegard Mousasi Friday,

After one of the wackiest fight weekends in recent memory and one of the most chaotic finishes in UFC history, we’re back to break down the UFC’s return to the Lone Star State on a card featuring Cowboy Cerrone and Joe Lauzon. Keep reading for our in-depth fighter analysis, UFC odds, and a winning betting

From Singapore, the Ultimate Fighting Championship presents its 275th Pay-Per-View event with an interesting lineup that is deep on “star power” and questions on who will walk out a winner. This is why I am here to answer those questions because… A. I love to answer impossible questions B. I’m getting paid to do soC. Validation

After one week without the UFC, we are back and ready to dig deep into the well of violence that basically pays for my monthly pie order from Aunt Mae’s House of Pie and CBT.  We’re back at the UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 56: The search for Curley’s Gold… Which is what I hear

Ever just stare into the abyss and wonder… violence? That is me every time I set myself down at my laptop to write this weekly UFC column. I am tasked by the lords and masters of BMR to write about the lock of the week on the UFC card every week that Dana White decides

MMA never stops happening anymore… Like ever, which is why Bellator returns to London this weekend with Bellator 281 on Showtime. This means I’ve had to give you beautiful humans the best bet for this weekend’s card as Michael “Venom” Page returns home to the main event the card against Logan Storley.  Michael Page vs.

Well… last week’s UFC card went…. Well… I… Yeah. A lot happened last week in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 274th premium live event, and we return to the baby cage inside the UFC Apex this week as light heavyweights headline the card as Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic face off in our main event. Jan