Football

In the season opener, Cleveland got a 21-21 tie with Pittsburgh, who was embarrassed at their performance, and will be looking for redemption Sunday. (Image: Cleveland.com)

Lean Towards Favorites in Division Rivalry Games in NFL Week 8

It is division rivalry time with this week’s Five Bets for NFL Week 8. Three of the five games we selected have conference foes facing each other, and all except Cleveland at Pittsburgh, will be the first meeting of two for the teams. These contests tend to have a little […]

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith and head football coach Urban Meyer both deny there is friction between the two. (Image: AP)

Could This Be Urban Meyer’s Last Season at Ohio State?

Urban Meyer has compiled a 77-9 record and a National Championship in six-plus seasons at Ohio State, but many are speculating that this year will be his last. Meyer has faced mounting criticism about the way he runs his program from fans, media, and reportedly athletic director. One internet sportsbook […]

LeBron James and Lakers off to 0-3 start (Image: Harry How/Getty)

Winless in LA: LeBron James and Lakers Start Season 0-3

LeBron James is seeking his first win with the Los Angeles Lakers a week into the season. The Lakers started 0-3 after losing 143-142 to the San Antonio Spurs in a dramatic overtime game. OT Thriller On Monday night in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost a tough one in overtime […]

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is dejected after his No. 2 team lost to unranked Purdue on Saturday, 49-20. (Image: Getty)

Another Top 5 College Football Team Falls out of Playoff Picture

After last week’s seismic shifts in the AP Top 25, where four teams fell out of the first 10 spots, Week 8 only saw one upset. But it was a huge one and has serious implications for the college football playoff picture. No. 2 Ohio State, who was the only […]

The Dallas Cowboys traded a first-round draft pick in exchange for talented Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. (Image: John Hefti/AP)

Amari Cooper Traded to Dallas Cowboys for 2019 First-Round Draft Pick

The Dallas Cowboys traded for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on Monday, giving up a first-round draft pick in order to add another weapon to their struggling passing game. The trade gives Oakland three first-round picks in 2019, as the franchise looks to rebuild under new head coach Jon […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford help lead his team to a road victory over Miami. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 7: Road Teams Trounce Hosts Against the Spread

For those who bet on the road teams, NFL Week 7 was very profitable. Of the 13 games, those that traveled away from home were 10-3 against the spread. There are three teams that are undefeated on the road ATS. Detroit is 3-0, Kansas City is 4-0, and New Orleans […]

Benjamin Watson congratulates Drew Brees on his 500th touchdown pass (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

One of the Best QBs in History: Drew Brees Joins Elite 500 TD Club

In a close game against Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson to reach 500 touchdowns for his career. With that end-zone connection, Brees joined an elite group of current and future Hall of Famers, the 500 TD Club, which consists of only three […]

Chicago Bears quarterback will try to avoid a second straight loss, and lead his team to a victory over New England. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Bets: Separation Becoming More Apparent in NFL Week 7

There have been some mild surprises this season, but as NFL Week 7 begins the picture is getting clearer of who the good teams are. There are some marquee match ups like New England at Chicago, and New Orleans at Baltimore which will answer that question further. Those games are […]

The 2018 NFL season has had 9 overtimes and 2 ties (Image: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today)

Six Weeks into 2018 NFL Season, Why So Many Overtimes and Ties?

It’s been a wild season in the NFL with an unprecedented number of overtime games (9) and tied games (2), and we’ve only completed Week 6. After six weeks of action in the NFL, we are witnessing one of the closest seasons in recent memory. According to a report from […]