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UH-OH: Colorado Has a HUGE Trap Game Early in the Season
Colorado’s 2026 football schedule has fans circling one matchup as the ultimate trap game: a tricky Week 3 trip to Northwestern. With Chip Kelly calling plays and a surging Wildcats roster that returns 27 experienced contributors, could this overlooked Big Ten road game derail Coach Prime’s high-pressure season before it starts? Kevin Borba lays out how a slip-up in Evanston might spark a dreaded September avalanche, especially with bruising showdowns against Texas Tech, Utah, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State looming in October. Plus, which transfer portal additions must step up for Colorado to turn the corner? Kevin Borba names the four newcomers who “have to be stars” in Boulder: linebacker Gideon Lampron (run-stopper extraordinaire), bruising backs Richard Young and Damien Henderson, and disruptive pass rusher Toby Nnanna from North Dakota State. Without breakout seasons from these transfers, Colorado risks a repeat of last year’s struggles against the run and inconsistent offense. In a candid look at roster turnover, Kevin Borba also ranks the three biggest portal losses: wideout Omarion Miller, cornerstone tackle Jordan Seaton (lured by an SEC bag), and culture-carrying linebacker TaFeek Bayard. Which departure stings the most—and can Colorado’s revamped locker room make up the difference? With Coach Prime’s Buffs aiming to silence doubters and toughen up in the trenches, this episode breaks down Colorado’s biggest potholes, potential breakout stars, and just how fragile the 2026 campaign could be if early missteps snowball. Is Northwestern a looming disaster, or a confidence-launching win for this new-look squad? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Must Step Up For The Buffalo Sabres?
-- Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: How have the Montreal Canadiens' defense and goaltending given them an edge in this series? 4:00: Have the Canadiens' big guns started to get going? 5:52: Who needs to step up for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4? 7:55: Who should start in the net for the Sabres? 10:55: Will we ever see a goalie tandem rotate starts in the playoffs? 12:30: Does the Anaheim Ducks' power play change the series? 15:00: Can we officially say Mitch Marner is a playoff performer? How different has he looked in Vegas? 20:14: Where did the Minnesota Wild go right in their Game 3 win? What did they change? 21:52: Has Jesper Wallstedt proven he can be The Guy for Minnesota in this series? 24:14: Are you confident in Scott Wedgewood? Will the Colorado Avalanche go to Mackenzie Blackwood? 26:37: What do you think of the Carolina Hurricanes' attack so far? 28:43: As a goaltender, what's the optimal amount of time for rest? 31:30: What do the Philadelphia Flyers need to do to take the next step next season? 33:14: On a scale of 1-to-Ridly Greig, how bad was Josh Norris' sucker punch in Game 3? 35:00: Do you think these playoffs have shown a change in how to win? 37:25: Macklin Celebrini named captain of Team Canada at Worlds: Do we like it? 39:08: From this weekend, name a player who was hot or cold. Subscribe to the magazine: http://thn.com/subscribe Subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheHockeyNews Watch The Hockey News Podcast: https://bit.ly/3pjqbTo Join the conversation: THN.com: http://www.thehockeynews.com THN on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thehockeynews THN on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thehockeynews THN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehockeynews
Michael Carrick Defends Amad and Praises His Mentality After Liverpool Mistake
Michael Carrick publicly supported Amad after Manchester United’s match against Liverpool, insisting the winger remains confident and focused despite his costly mistake. Carrick praised Amad’s mentality, attitude, energy, and overall contribution since returning to the team. The Manchester United coach also highlighted Amad’s bright future and explained why mistakes are a normal part of football development. Amad continues to be viewed as one of the most exciting young players in Manchester United’s squad this season. #ManchesterUnited #AmadDiallo #MichaelCarrick #MUFC #PremierLeague Fast Manchester United updates and breaking news. Subscribe for daily Man United Shorts.
The Montreal Canadiens Are TAKING OVER This Series 🔥 | FN Barn Burner
Boomer, Pinder and Rhett react to the Montreal Canadiens absolutely rolling the Buffalo Sabres in a dominant 6-2 Game 3 win to take control of the second-round series. The guys dive into Montreal’s speed, confidence and depth scoring, with Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook all stepping up in a massive performance at the Bell Centre. They also spend plenty of time talking about Jakub Dobes, who continues to become a fan favourite in Montreal as the city fully embraces the rookie goalie during this playoff run. From the crowd chanting his name to his hilarious postgame comments, the “spring of Dobes” has officially arrived—and suddenly the Canadiens are starting to feel very dangerous. #nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #montrealcanadiens CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️ BARN BURNER MERCH https://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/Flamesnation BARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnbarnburner/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/barnburnerfn?lang=en 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/barn-burner-boomer-pinder-with-rhett-warrener/id1648562889 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mc6Qd5U22R2zbMlQ7RxIi Producer: Jack Haverstock
Gabe Landeskog DENIES Pranking Necas + Avs on Confidence & Mindset Before HUGE Game 4 @ Wild
Gabe Landeskog, Nazem Kadri, & Nicolas Roy Press Conference in Colorado Avalanche locker room Before Colorado Avalanche Play Game 4 vs Minnesota Wild in Round 2 of NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Playoffs & More Timestamps: 0:00 - Gabe Landeskog 2:06 - Nazem Kadri 4:06 - Nicolas Roy #nhl #hockey #coloradoavalanche #avs #avalanche #goavsgo #minnesotawild #nhlplayoffs #stanleycupplayoffs #gabelandeskog #landeskog #nazemkadri #kadri #nicolasroy
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks: NHL Round 2 Game 4 Play by Play
Rhino Nation — tonight is a SWING game. 🏒🔥 It’s Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Anaheim Ducks, with Vegas holding a 2-1 series lead. This is where playoff pressure starts to rise and every shift suddenly feels massive. The Golden Knights have looked sharp through the first three games — structured defensively, opportunistic offensively, and playing with the confidence of a team that knows how to win in the postseason. Vegas now has a chance to put Anaheim in a serious hole with a commanding 3-1 lead before the series shifts again. But the Ducks are desperate tonight. And desperate teams are dangerous teams. Anaheim has shown flashes of speed and physical play throughout the series, and now they’re fighting to avoid falling to the edge of elimination. Expect the Ducks to come out flying early, throwing hits, crashing the net, and trying to feed off the home crowd energy. For Vegas, this is about staying composed and keeping control of the series. A veteran playoff team knows these are the games where momentum can completely swing if you let an opponent hang around. This is playoff hockey at its best: Intensity through the roof Every mistake magnified Every goal feeling enormous Every hit carrying emotion So Rhino Nation — grab the snacks, fire up the drinks, and settle in for another huge night of Stanley Cup playoff action. One team is trying to take full control. The other is fighting to keep its season alive. Game 4. Pressure hockey. Pure chaos incoming. 🏒⚡🔥 #GoldenKnightsVsDucks #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #Game4 #VegasGoldenKnights #AnaheimDucks #PlayoffHockey #NHLLive #HockeyNight #PlayoffIntensity #WesternConference #HockeyFans #LiveHockey #PlayoffSeries #GameDay #HockeyCommunity #StanleyCupChase #NHLAction #MustWatchHockey #ClutchTime #HockeyVibes #MomentumShift #PlayoffBattle #RoadToTheCup #LateNightHockey #HockeyStream #NHL2026 #GameOn #PlayoffEnergy
Packers Release Brandon McManus…Is Trey Smack Ready? | Wilde and Tausch 5.11.26
Wilde and Tausch presented by Pella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin on ESPN Wisconsin. The Packers are moving on from veteran kicker Brandon McManus and appear ready to ride with rookie Trey Smack for the 2026 season. Wilde & Tausch react to Green Bay’s big special teams decision and what it says about Brian Gutekunst’s confidence in the rookie. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers just swept the New York Yankees in three straight games, capped by a dramatic Brice Turang walk-off homer on Mother’s Day. So what’s the Packers equivalent of the Brewers sweeping the Yankees? Tausch also unveils a brand-new game for the guys to play, and the show debates the best TV moms of all time. ➡️ Subscribe for more Wisconsin sports coverage! 🎧 Listen to full shows on the ESPN Wisconsin App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/espn-wisconsin/id1481407758 #Packers #GoPackGo #JordanLove #NFL2026 #WildeAndTausch #ESPNMadison #NFLDraft #NFCNorth #WisconsinBadgers #MilwaukeeBucks #MilwaukeeBrewers #BigTen #CollegeFootball
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تيبو كورتوا ملك الحراس 👑 ردات فعل مرعبة 💀 حاسم بالمباريات الكبيرة طويل ويغطي المرمى بشكل مثالي خبرة هائلة بدوري الأبطال ينقذ فريقه بأصعب اللحظاتخوان غارسيا مفاجأة الموسم 🌟 سرعة برد الفعل هدوء تحت الضغط حارس بمستقبل كبير ممتاز بخط المرمى تطور بشكل سريع 🔥رايا حارس عصري 🧠 ممتاز بالقدم بناء لعب من الخلف ثابت بالمستوى رد فعل ممتاز يناسب الكرة الحديثةدوناروما وحش داخل المرمى 💀 قوة بدنية ورد فعل خبرة كبيرة رغم عمره ينقذ باريس كثيراً مرعب بالمواجهات الفردية شخصية قوية بالمباريات الكبرىمايك ماينان قائد حقيقي 🔥 هدوء وثقة ردات فعل قوية ممتاز بالخروج من المرمى حارس متكامل عنصر أساسي لفريقهKing of goalkeepers 👑 Insane reflexes 💀 Big-game specialist Dominates the box UCL experience Saves impossible shotsBreakout goalkeeper 🌟 Fast reactions Calm under pressure Huge potential Great shot stopper Rapid improvement 🔥Modern goalkeeper 🧠 Excellent with feet Great build-up play Consistent performer Strong reflexes Fits modern footballMonster goalkeeper 💀 Physical presence Huge experience Saves PSG constantly Elite one-on-one keeper Strong mentalityTrue leader 🔥 Calm and confident Great reflexes Excellent sweeper keeper Complete goalkeeper Key player for his team