News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
When it comes to picking a conference championship winner, there is one tried and true rule that keeps showing up: backing the home team is usually the right move. Over the past 12…
Jan 25, 2026
This NFL season has been one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, and the Divisional Round only reinforced that theme. Half the games went to overtime, while a divisional ri…
Jan 25, 2026
At the start of each NFL season, there are 256 possible Super Bowl matchups. As we arrive at Conference Championship Weekend, that number has been reduced to just four. The AFC and…
Jan 25, 2026
As difficult as the Denver Broncos’ situation is with Jarrett Stidham making his first start of the season in the AFC Championship Game, it’s not unprecedented. It’s also not encou…
Jan 24, 2026
Identifying potential MLB breakout candidates is a worthwhile endeavor, whether you’re analyzing futures markets or preparing for your fantasy draft. Noticing which players are mos…
Jan 24, 2026
Growing up in Chicago, sports spectacle and extreme fandom have always been part of my life. But nothing, not even a day at the world’s biggest outdoor beer garden, also known as W…
Jan 24, 2026
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