With football being described as a game of inches, the half-inch that was added onto Kyler Murray was apparently enough to ease the concerns of some NFL coaches and general managers. The 2018 Heisman trophy winner went to the combine and measured 5-foot, 10.5 inches, a tad taller than many […]
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Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Arrested at Indiana Casino, Released on Bail After Pleading Not Guilty
Cornerback Adam “Pacman†Jones was arrested at the Rising Sun Casino in Indiana on Wednesday after an altercation with agents from the Indiana Gaming Commission. The charges against Jones include battery on a public safety official, cheating at gambling, attempted theft, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. Jones […]
New York Jets Looking to Trade No. 3 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft
During an NFL combine workout of future draft picks, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan admitted to reporters that the Jets are open to trading down in the 2019 NFL Draft to relinquish the #3 overall pick if the price is right. The Jets finished the 2018 season with […]
Johnny Manziel’s CFL Comeback Abruptly Ends, Canada Pulls Plug on Johnny Football
2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel’s attempt to jump start his professional football career in Canada has come to an end after the Montreal Alouettes cut their quarterback while under a special directive from the Canadian Football League. Apparently, Manziel violated undisclosed terms of his contract to play north of […]
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft to Be Charged in Prostitution, Sex Trafficking Sting at Florida Spa
It appears that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft could be penalized for illegal contact. The billionaire boss of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick is one of 25 people slated to be charged with solicitation crimes after a sting at multiple day spas across central Florida, according to local media […]
Antonio Brown Meets with Steelers Officials, Sides Reach Agreement to Seek Trade
Antonio Brown met with Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday, a meeting that appears to have ended with both sides agreeing that a trade for Brown to another team would be the best outcome for everyone involved. Brown tweeted about the meeting on Tuesday, saying that he and […]
Colin Kaepernick Settles Collusion Case, No Guarantee He’ll Play in NFL Again
Now that Colin Kaepernick has settled his collusion case against the NFL, his lawyer said the quarterback wants to play in the league again, and predicted teams would be interested in signing him for the 2019 season. That would be surprising to oddsmakers. Internet sportsbook MyBookie had the odds of […]
Adam Silver Not Interested in Leaving NBA Post to Become NFL Commissioner
Adam Silver has, by and large, been a popular NBA commissioner since taking over the position from David Stern in 2014. That success hasn’t gone unnoticed by some NFL owners, who have apparently tried to lure Silver over to their sport as a result. According to a report by ESPN’s […]
Antonio Brown Tweets Goodbye to Steelers Fans, Asks for Trade
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown tweeted a goodbye to fans of the team on Tuesday, telling his followers that it was “time to move on and forward†after nine years with the team. One the same day, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Brown had officially requested a trade away […]
Kliff Kingsbury Chooses the Chosen Rosen Over Kyler Murray
Arizona Cardinals new head coach Kliff Kingsbury clarified that second-year quarterback Josh Rosen “is our guy”, even though the Cardinals also have the number one pick in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. The Cardinals drafted Rosen, dubbed the “Chosen Rosen” during his collegiate days at UCLA, with the tenth pick […]
Baltimore Ravens Trade Quarterback Joe Flacco to Denver Broncos, Terms Yet to Be Announced
Former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco will be playing for the Denver Broncos next season, as the Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to trade the 34-year-old quarterback. The trade cannot be officially announced by the teams yet, as the new NFL league year doesn’t begin until March 13, and […]
Kareem Hunt Signs with Cleveland after Being Caught on Video Kicking Woman
It didn’t take talented, but troubled running back Kareem Hunt long to find a new team. The 23-year-old on Monday signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns, a little over two months after the Kansas City Chiefs released him in the wake of video that showed him shoving and kicking […]
American Alliance of Football Hit with Television Viewers in Inaugural Games
Hoping to succeed where others have failed, the American Alliance of Football made its debut last weekend, and has already had one impressive victory. The showcase game of the four contests outdrew the NBA in television viewership on Saturday night. The AAF game featured a 2.1 overnight rating while a […]
Oddsmakers Believe Pitbull will Play at 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Organizers for the Super Bowl halftime show suffered through an embarrassment that was Maroon 5, and they would like to avoid another debacle next year. The band, which was joined by hip hop artists Travis Scott and Big Boi, was not the first choice. The band, which are known for […]
Will 8 New NFL Head Coaches Succeed or Fail Next Season?
There were eight NFL head coaches hired to fill vacancies created during the 2018 season. That is one-fourth of the teams in the league replacing their field general. Ironically the coach that many thought would get fired – Jason Garrett – managed to keep his job with some late season […]
Don’t Feel Bad for Bettor X and His Big Super Bowl Losses, He’s Still Up $20M+
The biggest loser of Super Bowl 53 might not have been the Los Angeles Rams, but the anonymous gambler dubbed “Bettor X†that wagered millions on them. He put down $3.8 million on the moneyline on the NFC Champions, then watched in horror as the team came up woefully short. […]
New Jersey Sportsbooks Lose $4.5M on Super Bowl, While Nevada Casinos Post $10M Win
The first Super Bowl after the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey wasn’t a profitable one for sportsbooks in the state, as bookmakers took $4.5 million in losses on the New England Patriots 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. According to numbers released by the New […]
Little Scoring in Super Bowl 53 Translates to Big Payouts for Prop Bettors
Super Bowl 53 might have been the lowest scoring game in history, but for some lucky prop bettors it provided some big payouts. Several of the defensive prop bets hit, a couple with nice odds in the 13-3 victory by New England over Los Angeles. The first big payday hit […]
Super Bowl 54 Odds Favor Kansas City Chiefs
The New England Patriots lived by the mantra of no respect in this year’s NFL playoffs, and they apparently can keep that philosophy for another year. Despite winning Super Bowl 53, 13-3 over the Los Angeles Rams, they are not the favorites to win next year’s big game. That would […]
Report: Oakland Raiders to Play Home Games in San Francisco Next Season
While they await a move to Las Vegas in 2020, Oakland Raiders team owner Mark Davis is working out a deal for the team to play home games at the San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Stadium The Raiders do not have anywhere to play home games after Oakland-Alameda County decided to […]