UFC Cage Locks: Ex-champ Sterling a slight underdog against Zalal
Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal will look to make a statement this weekend. The featherweight contenders are set for a five-round UFC Fight Night main event at the Meta Apex…
Notebook: Senators embracing underdog status vs. Maple Leafs
OTTAWA — Everyone loves an underdog. That’s been the mentality the Ottawa Senators are embracing ahead of Game 1 against the archrival Toronto Maple Leafs. “It’s not a secret that…
3 underdog NHL teams that can potentially upset their higher-seed rivals in Round 1 of 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs ft. Montreal Canadiens
With the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin this weekend, the attention turns to the eight first-round matchups set to begin. So, here’s a closer look at three underdog…
Senators owner Andlauer embraces underdog mentality ahead of playoffs
Michael Andlauer is living his best life. On Thursday, he was walking the grounds of Augusta National with his two sons, up close and personal with the best golfers in…
‘Are we that bad?’: Norfolk State coach angry about underdog line vs. Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. — Norfolk State coach Robert Jones has a monster chip on his shoulder entering his team’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida on Friday. He…
Matthews, USA embracing hostility ahead of game vs. underdog Finns
MONTREAL — Auston Matthews was greeted by boos at the same decibel level of cheers for Canada’s Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off opener Wednesday.…
Once the plucky underdog, Chiefs have become the juggernaut fans love to hate
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs were once the loveable NFL underdogs, led by the good-natured coach who couldn’t win the big one, the plucky quarterback with the…
What is Bluesky when it’s not the underdog?
Bluesky is having a moment — a moment that’s already stretched on for nearly three months. Over the summer, the social media app saw a wave of new signups in…
Underdog Vancouver Whitecaps take on powerhouse Los Angeles FC in MLS playoffs
Vanni Sartini accepts that the betting odds are against his Vancouver Whitecaps as they head into the Major League Soccer playoffs. He’s coined a new term, though, for the position…
Wimbledon: ‘Underdog’ Emma Raducanu Uses Peculiar Tactic to Put Maria Sakkari on the Spot Ahead of R3 Clash
It was the 2021 US Open. A qualifier back then, Emma Raducanu was up against seasoned campaigner Maria Sakkari in the semifinals of the tournament. With this huge difference in…