Sports Weekend Preview – August 20, 2026

NFL - NEWS

Preview: Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans

After a joint practice with the Houston Texans, the Silver and Black face the team again this Thursday. Read more HERE

Where to Watch, Listen or Livestream L.A. Rams vs New Orleans Saints

Here's how you can watch, listen to and live stream the Rams vs. Saints preseason game on Saturday, August 22, 2026, presented by SiriusXM.  Read more HERE

Vita Vea Still a Buccaneer

The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle and the Bucs have agreed to terms on a one-year extension for $30 million, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday. Read more HERE

Houston Texans’ WR Jayden Higgins Out for Season

Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL in Tuesday's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday, per sources. Read more HERE

Baker Mayfield Says Bucs Will “Shock a lot of People”

It’s motivation season, when every NFL team not sitting as the favorite to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in February will use it to drive its spirits heading into the 2026 season. Read more HERE



NHL - NEWS

NHL Free Agent Tracker

Comprehensive list of available players and signings by every team in the NHL. Read more HERE

2026-27 Preseason Schedule Released

an eight-day, 65-game slate played across 36 NHL and neutral-site venues, begins Saturday, Sept. 19, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 26. Read more HERE



CFL - WEEK 12

OTTAWA REDBLACKS  @  MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Thu, Aug 20 @ 5:30pm MT

No question here…

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS  @  EDMONTON ELKS

Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:30pm MT

Can the Bombers close ground on the Riders before LDC?

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS  @  TORONTO ARGONAUTS

Sat, Aug 22 @ 5:00pm MT

Battle for the 2nd of only 2 likely playoff spots in the East!

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS  @  B.C. LIONS

Sun, Aug 23 @ 5:00pm MT

Can the Riders recover from last week’s upset?


CFL - BETTING & FANTASY

OTTAWA REDBLACKS  @  MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Montreal -12.5 / Over. Als are 8-1, rested, and rolling with elite QB/WR play (Davis Alexander + Tyson Philpot). Ottawa is 0-9 with major defensive and depth issues. High-scoring potential at home.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS  @  EDMONTON ELKS

Edmonton -5 / Under lean. Elks looked sharp in the 42-12 win and play well at home. Bombers got Collaros back but face a tougher test on the road. Edmonton has covered as home favorites recently.

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS  @  TORONTO ARGONAUTS

Hamilton +3 / Under lean. Ticats just upset Saskatchewan and have momentum. Toronto is coming off a 30-point road loss and has been inconsistent. Value on the road dog in a rivalry game.

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS  @  B.C. LIONS

BC -1 or ML / Over lean. Lions are on a three-game win streak with Rourke healthy and the run game contributing. Riders dropped a tough one in Hamilton. Competitive West matchup with scoring upside.

FANTASY PICKS

  • Davis Alexander + Montreal skill players (Tyson Philpot, Travis Theis if available) — Rested Als should put up big numbers vs. the league’s worst defence. Stack the home favourites
  • Cody Fajardo + Edmonton weapons — Elks just torched Toronto; strong home matchup vs. Winnipeg.
  • Hamilton dual-threat options or secondary pieces if the game stays competitive or they trail.

CFL - Jason & Os Picks

We did not have an episode this week, but still made our CFL Week 12 picks!!



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