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Laurie Marion joined the Sports Brackets and HockeySchedules.net team last year, bringing her deep passion for hockey and college football to deliver engaging coverage, schedule breakdowns, and bracket insights for fans everywhere. Hockey is her top love—she's been a die-hard Boston Bruins fan through thick and thin, cheering for every puck drop, power play, and overtime thriller on the road to the Stanley Cup. Whether it's dissecting line matchups, playoff predictions, or the latest NHL trends, Laurie combines sharp analysis with genuine fan excitement. On the college side, she's all in on the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten conference, rooting hard for the maroon and gold while keeping a close eye on the league's powerhouse rivalries, upsets, and March Madness runs. Her coverage spans printable schedules, tournament brackets, and in-depth previews that help fans stay ahead of the action. At Sports Brackets, Laurie contributes across hockey, college football, and related tournaments, always with a focus on practical, fan-friendly content you can trust. From NHL playoff brackets to Big Ten conference outlooks, she delivers reliable insights with a personal touch. Connect with Laurie on social media or leave a comment on her social profiles. She loves chatting hockey rivalries, college upsets, and debating the best brackets!

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The 75th NBA All-Star Game is set to deliver a big change on the annual showcase, moving to a USA vs. World format for the first time. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the action tips off at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT) from the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This marks the seventh…
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Our updated Super Bowl LX 2026 preview is here. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks renew their rivalry in a blockbuster rematch of Super Bowl XLIX! On Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA (kickoff 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock), these teams face-off for the Lombardi Trophy. Bad Bunny headlines…
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The 2025-26 college basketball season continues to deliver surprises in mid-January, with conference play in full swing. The latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 men’s basketball poll, released Monday, January 12, 2026, sees Arizona solidify its hold on No. 1 (with 60 first-place votes) following Michigan’s first loss of the season (a 91-88 defeat to…
2026 Super Bowl Odds Update: Post-Wild Card Contenders, Best Bets & Paths (Seahawks Still Favored, Bills/Patriots Rise – Jan 12)

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The 2025 NFL regular season delivered chaos, upsets, and a wide-open playoff field, but one team emerged as the clear favorite heading into the postseason: the Seattle Seahawks. With a 14-3 record, the No. 1 seed in the NFC, home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and a stifling defense paired with Sam Darnold’s efficient playmaking, Seattle…

Laurie Marion author

Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.

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2026 NBA All-Star Game: Full Rosters, Starters, Reserves, USA vs. World Format & Printable Playoff Bracket (Updated Feb 2026)

2026 Super Bowl LX Preview: Date, Location, Odds, Contenders & Printable Bracket

Super Bowl LX 2026 Preview: Patriots vs Seahawks Rematch – Updated Odds, Key Matchups, Predictions & Printable Bracket/Path Guide

College Basketball Rankings: January 12, 2026 AP Top 25 Update; Arizona No. 1, Vanderbilt in Top 10

2026 Super Bowl Odds Update: Post-Wild Card Contenders, Best Bets & Paths (Seahawks Still Favored, Bills/Patriots Rise – Jan 12)