deskgameOhio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) holds the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif.
deskgameNew York has the fifth-best odds to win the NL, so it’s best to wager on them now. The potential payouts are destined to shrink during the offseason. Even if the Mets don’t land Soto, you can be sure they will add major pieces to a team that already demonstrated it is capable of making a lot of postseason noise.
deskgameNew York’s total points line is 23.5, which would require them to match their season-high in scoring. Perhaps one of these teams can find their groove offensively, but the combined effort required to go over 44 is unlikely.
deskgameTulsi Gabbard is also the most interesting character on the scene. Critics say she has no experience in intelligence. But she certainly has a worldly background. She was born in American Samoa with a father who is both a Hindu and a surfer. She grew up in Hawaii and is also a Hindu surfer like her Dad, as I recounted in a prior column.
deskgameThat doesn’t mean Stipe Miocic is incapable of pulling off the upset. He is a true veteran of MMA and has some of the best boxing skills in the heavyweight division. If he can prevent the takedowns from Jon Jones, there’s a real possibility that Miocic can land a knockout punch before the final bell rings.
