Tight end Hunter Henry incurred another injury bad beat when the LA Chargers TE fractured his left knee in Week 1 during an overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Henry took a big hit to his leg in the second half, but only missed a couple of plays before returning […]
Waiver Wire Pickups: Rookie WRs Scary Terry McLaurin and AJ Brown
Rookie WRs such as AJ Brown (Tennessee Titans), Scary Terry McLaurin (Washington Redskins), Mecole Hardman (Kansas City), and “Hollywood” Brown (Baltimore Ravens) could be welcome additions to your fantasy rosters for Week 2 action. Untested rookies are most likely available on the fantasy football waiver wire after the opening week […]
USA Upset by France in Quarterfinals, France New Favorites to Win FIBA World Cup
France upset Team USA and snapped USA’s 58-game winning streak in major international competition in a 89-79 victory over the Americans in the quarterfinals of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. French NBA stars, Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert, combined for 43 points in the upset victory in China. Fournier led […]
Hemingway Report: Early Underdogs Win the Bone, Favorites 5-10-1 ATS in Week 1
All of the big teams won (New England, Kansas City, New Orleans, LA Rams), but not everyone covered during this dog-heavy opening week in which the underdogs went 10-5-1 against the spread. Only the Ravens, Cowboys, Patriots, Vikings, and Chiefs covered the spread in Week 1. The Rams closed as […]
LOLJets: Kicking Woes, Mosley Hurt, Blow 16-Point Lead to Bills
The LOLJets were at it once again after linebacker CJ Mosley went down with a groin injury and the Buffalo Bills rallied back to overcome a 16-point deficit to defeat the New York Jets 17-16. The Jets got bit in the face when they decided to save a few pennies […]
Miami Mutiny as Dolphins Tanking for No. 1 Pick
The Miami Dolphins were destroyed 59-10 by the Baltimore Ravens in the opening game of the season, and everyone in South Florida is wondering if the team started a mutiny, or if this is just a result of the Dolphins tanking? Ownership and general manager Chris Grier made the decision […]
NFL Week 1 Injuries: Nick Foles Breaks Clavicle, Tyreek Hill Jams Shoulder
In Week 1 of the NFL injury report, two notable starts were knocked out in the same game. Quarterback Nick Foles broke his clavicle in his debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Kansas City Chiefs speedster Tyreek Hill suffered a shoulder and clavicle injurey in the same game. The Kansas […]
Waiver Wire Pickups: Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown
Rookie WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown had a dazzling debut with four catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns in a Baltimore Ravens 59-10 blowout over the Miami Dolphins. ‘Hollywood” Brown made a name for himself in the first quarter against the porous Dolphins secondary. Midway through the 1Q, Lamar Jackson […]
Aaron Judge Hot, NY Yankees Set Another Franchise Home Run Record
Aaron Judge is on a hot streak. The New York Yankees outfielder smacked his 20th and 21st home runs of the season in the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox to become the fifth member of the Bronx Bombers with at least 20 home runs this season. The Yankees […]
AFC Preview: Can Anyone Else Challenge the New England Patriots and KC Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots are the big favorites out of the AFC once again to win the Super Bowl. Can anyone else, such as the LA Chargers or Cleveland Browns, legitimately challenge the big dogs for the AFC crown? With Andrew Luck abruptly retiring from […]
Super Bowl 54 Odds Update: Kansas City Chiefs New Favorite at Start of Season
At the start of the new 2019 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs are the new favorite to win the Super Bowl at 5/1 odds. The New England Patriots were the favorites at 6/1 before a slew of bettors backed the Chiefs just before Week 1. According to the Westgate […]
NFC Preview: Last Hurrah for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints hope that a 40-year old Drew Brees can lead Who Dat to the Promised Land and the Super Bowl one last time before Brees fades off into the sunset. The Los Angeles Rams are on a mission to return to the Super Bowl after losing to […]
Fantasy Football Tips for Noobs: Don’t Be the First Moron to Draft a Kicker
If you are a fantasy football noob seeking tips, or just a casual fan who got roped into joining your cousin’s fantasy pool, then whatever you do, do not be the first team to draft a kicker even though it’s enticing to pick Justin Tucker early. I know what you’re […]
Weed Bust in Spain: TV Helicopters Covering Cycling Race Discover Rooftop Marijuana Farm
Another day, another helicopter weed bust in Spain. Expanded live coverage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race via helicopter television cameras allowed Spanish authorities to bust an illegal rooftop marijuana grow operation outside of Barcelona. On Saturday, during Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana took cyclists from Valls, […]
Jayson Tatum Injured, Team USA Looks Beatable, Serbia 3/2 Odds to Win FIBA World Cup
With news that guard Jayson Tatum will miss at least the next two games with an ankle injury for Team USA after near upset in a 1-point overtime win against Turkey, USA’s odds to win the FIBA World Cup shrunk to even money, while Serbia’s increased to 3/2 odds to […]
Cubbies, Phillies and Surging Diamondbacks Fighting for Final NL Wild Card Berth
The regular season has approximately 25 games remaining, and the NL Wild Card is still wide open with the Washington Nationals having a lock on the top spot, but five other teams fighting for the second and final National League Wild Card berth with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and […]
Three Second-Place Teams (A’s, Rays, Indians) Avoiding AL Wild Card Bubble
With approximately 23 games remaining in the regular season, a trio of second-place teams including the Cleveland Indians, Oakland A’s, and Tampa Bay Rays are fighting for the final two AL Wild Card spots. Although the Boston Red Sox are a serious long shot at advancing to the postseason, the […]
Fantasy Football TE Sleepers: David Njoku, Chris Herndon, Greg Olsen, and Gerald Everett
If you are in a large fantasy football PPR league and desperately need a tight end, or you might be looking for a TE sleeper, then you should consider drafting David Njoku (Cleveland Browns), Greg Olsen (Carolina Panthers), Gerald Everett (LA Rams), and/or Chris Herndon (NY Jets). The projected top […]
Fantasy Football Top RB Sleepers: Miles Sanders, Derrius Guice, and Justice Hill
A couple of rookies offer up tremendous value as fantasy football RB sleepers including Miles Sanders (Philadelphia Eagles), Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens), and Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills). At the same time, Derrius Guice (Washington Redskins) is almost a rookie after he missed last season recovering from a torn ACL. If […]
2019 Fantasy Football Top RBs: Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley with First Pick?
If you have the #1 pick in your fantasy football draft, which RB do you pick, Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey? Barkley is probably the better player, but the New York Giants are a weird team. McCaffrey has the benefit of a younger QB with the Carolina Panthers, plus Cam […]