The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are making a change at quarterback. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Monday that Carson Wentz is returning to the lineup and will start for the Eagles Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. “He has been cleared. And so we’re all excited about that,” Pederson […]
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Kickers Take Center Stage in Week 2 of the NFL Season, For All the Wrong Reasons
It’s not often that an NFL week ends with everyone talking about kickers. But the loneliest players on the field were a huge story in Week 2 following a string of high-profile misses in clutch situations across the league. Barring record setting performances or long game-winning kicks, kickers typically only […]
Week 2 NFL Betting: Injuries That Impact Sunday’s Action
The Friday injury report is a resource for NFL betting that you can’t afford to overlook when planning their weekend action. Before you make any decisions with your hard earned money, monitor these Week 2 injuries and related roster storylines that have significant implications on the outcomes of their respective […]
Auburn Hosts LSU, Ohio State Challenges TCU in Week 3 NCAA Football Action
Hurricane Florence may be wreaking havoc on the Week 3 college football schedule, but there’s still a strong slate of premier matchups for fans and bettors to look forward to this weekend. Included on the schedule is a critical SEC matchup between LSU and Auburn, as well a trip to […]
Five NFL Bets: Avoid Week 2 Traps Based on Week 1 Results
Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and the results were a reminder that parity is thriving in professional football. Opening weekend favorites went 7-7-1 against the spread (Tennessee at Miami closed at PK). One of those losses was the upset of the week when the Buccaneers, […]
Hurricane Florence Forcing Cancellations and Schedule Changes for College Football Games
As Hurricane Florence heads towards the East Coast of the United States, the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially devastating storm. And along with forcing the evacuation of more than one million people in the region, the hurricane is also prompting changes to this weekend’s college football schedule. Several games […]
Alliance of American Football Signs Exclusive Gambling Partnership with MGM
When the Alliance of American Football announced that it would be offering a spring NFL alternative starting in 2019, it boasted a number of big names from the worlds of broadcasting and football that seemed to give the league legitimacy. Now, the upstart league has unveiled another part of its […]
Sam Darnold Brushes Aside Mistake, Leads New York Jets to Big Win
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold began his career with a whimper, but ended it with a roar over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. The former USC signal caller, who was taken third by the Jets in April’s draft, led his new team to a 48-17 demolition of […]
NFL Not Planning to Enforce New National Anthem Policy This Season
The controversy over protests taking place during the national anthem before games wasn’t likely to go away completely no matter what the NFL did this season, though officials hoped a new policy would help reduce tensions over the issue. But with all parties unable to come to a satisfactory agreement, […]
College Football Betting Recap: Top Teams Translate to Easy Covers Against Smaller Programs
Usually when top teams schedule non-conference opponents the first two weeks of the year, they are expected to win by large margins. Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State have followed that plan. As a result those top-5 teams have paid off well for gamblers, and a couple others have done so […]
NFL Week 1 Winners, Losers Highlight Trends for Season
NFL Week 1 doesn’t define a team’s season, but it can certainly be a pretty good indication of how the other 15 games might go. The openers definitely answered some questions about some of the NFL squads. The Kansas City Chiefs might be as good as advertised, and the Buffalo […]
Five Bets: For NFL Week 1 Shy Away From Trendy Picks
The most anticipated time of the year is upon bettors, who are frothing at the mouth of Sunday’s full slate of football games for NFL Week 1. Defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia hosted Atlanta on Thursday, and covered the 2.5-point spread, winning, 18-12. There are several intriguing match ups Sunday, […]
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Starting to Pull Away in Heisman Trophy Odds
When Alabama Tua Tagovailoa started the Crimson Tide’s opening game against Louisville last week, it pushed his Heisman Trophy odds even lower than they already were. The sophomore was already the favorite at 4/1 over the summer at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, but went to 3/1 after the news. […]
Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad Evokes Strong Pro, Con Reaction
Nike is no stranger to controversial ads, but the latest one involving former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick might be its most polarizing yet. The controversial NFL player, who has been unable to sign with a team since starting a protest by kneeling during the national anthem, will be the […]
Nielsen Report Says NFL Could Earn Billions from Higher Ratings Thanks to Legal Sports Betting
A new report by Nielsen suggests that the NFL could make billions of dollars from legalized sports betting in the United States, in the form of improved ratings and ticket sales as bettors pay closer attention to the league. The report, which was commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA), […]
Le’Veon Bell Hold Out Continues as Teammates Lash Out at Running Back
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell still hasn’t reported to the organization, and apparently his teammates are ready to move on without him. Bell has been a hold out from training camp for the second consecutive year. Just like last season when the Steelers tagged him with the franchise player […]
Five Bets: Go with Top-Ranked College Football Favorites Giving Away 30-Plus Points
The first two weeks of the college football season is when big-time programs schedule lesser opponents, usually for the point of getting easy victories. As a result they are often favored by more than 30 points. Most of the time they cover. Last week Alabama, Oklahoma, and Ohio State easily […]
Philadelphia Eagles Name QB, Hope Nick Foles Can Beat Atlanta Again
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles begin the 2018 season the same way the ended the 2017 one, with reserve quarterback Nick Foles leading the offense. Foles will be the signal caller when the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday to kick off Week 1 of the regular […]
Colin Kaepernick Revealed as Featured Athlete in Nike’s 30th Anniversary ‘Just Do It’ Campaign
Colin Kaepernick may not be on an NFL roster, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming part of one of the most iconic advertising campaigns in all of sports. On Monday, Nike revealed that Kaepernick was one of the featured athletes in the company’s latest version of their “Just Do […]
Coach Angrily Announces Nick Foles as Eagles’ Starting Quarterback
Though the secret was already out, Philadelphia Coach Doug Pederson made it official on Monday, naming Nick Foles as the starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for the Eagles season opening game. Philadelphia faces Atlanta at home on Thursday. The Eagles opened as a four-point favorite, but the line has moved […]