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Antonio Brown was waived by the Oakland Raiders, but was signed quickly by the New England Patriots. (Image: Kirby Lee)

Antonio Brown Waived by Raiders, Quickly Snapped Up by Pats

It didn’t take long for controversial wide receiver Antonio Brown to find a new team. Hours after being released by the Oakland Raiders, the New England Patriots signed Brown to a one-year deal. Oakland had grown tired of the circus surrounding the talented All Pro, especially after Brown’s recent antics. […]

Clemson takes on first test of the season against Texas A&M.

Top-Ranked Clemson Faces Early Season Test Against #12 Texas A&M

The #1 ranked Clemson Tigers have back-to-back games starting Saturday that will determine whether they’re ready to defend their College Football Playoff title. This week’s opponent, Texas A&M, appears ready to step back into the elite ranks, but can they do it against the mighty #1. Clemson has earned a […]

NFL Week 1 Matchups Tackle Unanswered Questions, Reshuffled Rosters

NFL Week 1 Matchups Tackle Unanswered Questions, Reshuffled Rosters

NFL Week 1 began on Thursday with Green Bay beating Chicago by a very Green Bay-Chicago kind of score, 10-3. While we can’t even begin to explain what oddsmakers were thinking when they set the over/under at 47, a little early disconnect between betting lines and on-field results should probably […]

Washington coach Jay Gruden is the 3/1 favorite to be the first NFL coach fired this season. (Image: AP)

Washington’s Jay Gruden Favorite to be First NFL Coach Fired

Jay Gruden knows that he is basically coaching for his job this season with the Washington Redskins. And oddsmakers don’t believe he’ll make it to the end of the season. Gruden is the 3/1 favorite according to Bovada. Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants is next at 7/1, while […]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will lead the Crimson Tide against New Mexico State this Saturday. (Image: AP)

Can Michigan, Alabama, Clemson Cover Big Point Spreads?

This is the time of the college football season when there are some big point spreads, but this Saturday, there are some huge differentials. The first couple of weeks of the season is when we see non-conference opponents trade their dignity for some cash and play the big boys. Universities […]

Central Florida University has been very kind to spread bettors, and we hope they cover again this week against Florida Atlantic. (Image: AP)
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Central Florida Experts at Covering Spread

We love Central Florida. We especially love Central Florida against the spread. In a new feature that debuts Thursday, I will be taking a $100 to the sportsbook every week of College Football, and placing it on one game. It might be the moneyline, or ATS, or possibly the over/under. […]

Chicago linebacker Khalil Mack will lead the Bears’ defense, which was ranked No. 1 last season. (Image: Getty)

Longest NFL Rivalry Green Bay at Chicago Never Gets Old

It is the oldest rivalry in the NFL, and the Green Bay at Chicago kicks off Week 1 of the NFL season. One team is getting over a heartbreaking playoff loss, while the other will see if a new coach can turn around the team’s fortunes. Chicago is a 3-point […]

Florida defeated Miami, but the victory didn’t impress voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. (Image: Tampa Bay Times)

Florida Wins, Still Drops in AP Top 25 College Football Poll

Florida’s slim victory over Miami didn’t impress voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. They dropped the Gators from No. 8 to No. 11. Florida didn’t fare much better with the Coaches Poll, slipping from eighth to 10th. Week 1 of the college football season didn’t offer many […]

Rookie QB Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Bengals stiff arms Michael Johnson (90) from the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Mitch Stringer/USA Today)

Running QBs, Highly Targeted WRs: Who to Pick in Week 1 of NFL DFS

After months of waiting, the NFL season is beginning this week. There are plenty of intriguing DFS options on the slate heading into Week 1 at all of the positions as teams set their depth charts and some holdout players remain at home. Let’s take a look at some picks […]

Notre Dame (#8): Fighting Irish Have a Potential Championship Schedule

After a sloppy opening game win over Louisville (35-17), Notre Dame can look forward to a tough schedule that might get them back to the College Football Playoff. Last year the Irish went 12-0 in the regular season before getting crushed by Clemson (30-3) in the Cotton Bowl playoff semifinal. […]

Alabama football scheduling is undergoing some changes that affect the betting odds. (Image: youtube.com)

Power Five Conferences Toughen Up Long-Term Schedules

College football’s Power Five conferences are changing the way they schedule games. Some of the biggest programs are leading the way in embracing a new scheduling philosophy. The main thrust is for the Power Five conferences to play each other more often and to layoff the soft Division I & […]

Philadelphia defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was one of several Eagles that had missed the preseason due to injury, but he and four others could be in uniform for Sunday’s opener against the Washington Redskins. (Image: Getty)

Philadelphia Eagles Could be Getting Five Injured Starters Back on Field

Good news for Philadelphia Eagles fans. The team is getting a bunch of injured players back just before the start of the regular season on Sunday. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, right guard Brandon Brooks, linebacker Nigel Bradham, defensive end Derek Barnett and cornerback Ronald Darby should all be ready for […]