Football

Eric Reid (left) and Colin Kaepernick kneel during the national anthem before a game on September 1, 2016. (Image: Michael Zagaris/Getty)

New National Anthem Policy: NFL Players on Field Must Stand

NFL owners unanimously approved a new policy that will require players to stand for the national anthem if they choose to be on the field while the song is being performed. Players do still retain the option to remain in the locker room during the anthem if they prefer to […]

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel had been auditioning at pro days to try and get back in the NFL, but gave up on that dream and signed Saturday with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. (Image: AP)

Johnny Manziel Headed to Canada, Signs Two-Year Deal with CFL Team

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel didn’t write off his dream of ever playing in the NFL again, but he has postponed it. The 25-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on Saturday. Manziel was looking to make a comeback after his professional […]

Will Dez Bryant be catching TDs for the Packers in 2018? (Source: Cheesehead TV)

WR Dez Bryant Probably Headed to Green Bay, Jason Witten Says

All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant hasn’t yet found a new home since being cut by the Dallas Cowboys in April. But a former teammate has a surprising hunch about where he might be headed. Speaking on the Adam Schefter podcast, recently retired Cowboys tight end (and rookie TV analyst) Jason Witten […]

Could Peyton Manning Become Part Owner of the Carolina Panthers? (Source: npr.org)

Peyton Manning Mulls Offer to Join Carolina Panthers Ownership Bid

NFL legend Peyton Manning is a wanted man.  The five-time MVP apparently turned down $10 million per year to join the Monday Night Football crew, and now we might know why: Manning could have his sights set on becoming an NFL owner instead. According to a report in the Charlotte […]

Mark Ingram, seen here running against the Atlanta Falcons on January 1, 2017, faces a four game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

Mark Ingram Suspended for Four Games under NFL’s PED Policy

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram was suspended for four games on Tuesday after violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. On Wednesday, agents for Ingram released a statement saying that the running back had “vigorously challenged” the suspension, and that his violation was for a substance that could […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to make the NFL playoffs again next season. (Image: Getty)

New England, Pittsburgh, Top NFL Playoff Propositions

Twelve of the 32 teams make the NFL playoffs, and handicapping which ones will make the postseason has become a favorite for gamblers. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook recently released its playoff propositions for next season. It is pretty easy to project who will be the top four teams from […]

Daily Fantasy Sports players can now plat against the rest of the world completely legally. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania

It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws  last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]

Baker Mayfield was picked first in the NFL Draft and it led to confusion on one of the prop bets at William Hill. (Image: Getty)

William Hill Delays NFL Draft Prop Bet Payments Amid Confusion

Cleveland thought it was getting the best player in the NFL Draft, and bettors believed they were going to be paid off on a prop bet on the No. 1 pick, Baker Mayfield. While it remains to be seen about the Oklahoma quarterback’s worth to the Browns, gamblers got temporarily […]

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, pictured during a 2016 game vs. the Miami Dolphins, says he plans to play another 3-5 years. (Image: Mike Ehrmann/Getty)

Ben Roethlisberger Says He Has 3 to 5 Years Left at QB for Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger may have been cryptic about his future in recent seasons, but the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have lit a fire under their quarterback by drafting a potential replacement. Last Friday, Pittsburgh drafted Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph in the third round of the NFL draft. The most set […]

Sportscaster Jim Gray, left, interviews Tom Brady at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference on Monday. (Image: Milken Institute)

Tom Brady Shoots Down Retirement Talk, Bill Belichick Feud

Tom Brady didn’t waste any time on Monday to put New England fans at ease. One of the NFL’s best quarterbacks of all time said he was returning to the Patriots and that he and Head Coach Bill Belichick are not feuding. The Patriots signal caller was at the Milken Institute […]

The Raiders, who will be moving to Las Vegas for the 2020 season, made their late-round picks for the NFL Draft at the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign on the Strip last year, and got Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to help. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Teams Spicing Up NFL Draft Day 3 with Picks at Exotic Locales

The NFL Draft has become big business, but after the first round, interest tends to tail off, which is why teams have come up with unusual ways to keep fans watching. Unusual places for Saturday’s picks have now become commonplace and organizations are trying to outdo one another. ESPN treats […]

AT&T Stadium is all set for the NFL Draft, which begins Wednesday evening. (Image: Facebook)

Internet Sportsbooks Offer Hugging, Crying Prop Bets for NFL Draft

Already made your bet on which quarterback will go first in the NFL Draft and you are looking for more unique action? The internet sportsbooks have you covered. Sites like BetDSI have listed several unusual proposition wagers to go along with the standard offerings. The NFL Draft, which begins Thursday […]