Football

Fifty years ago, in Super Bowl III, Joe Namath helped crystallize the myth of the underdog in American sports. (Image: New York Post)

The Underdog Illusion: Why Sports Fans Love Betting Longshots

The underdog Toronto Raptors will get two more chances this week to take out the champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. In the NHL, the St. Louis Blues get one last opportunity to take home their first Stanley Cup, after 52 years of frustration. But if these feelgood […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left with Jim Kelly, issued for the second time in three years, his opinion that the Buffalo Bills need a new stadium. (Image: Pinterest)

Goodell Again Lobbies for New Stadium for Buffalo Bills

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s charity golf tournament to once again reiterate his stance that the Bills need a new stadium. The head of the professional football league said it is time for a new home. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left […]

The Oakland Raiders signed troubled guard Richie Incognito to a one-year deal on Tuesday. (Image: Getty)

Raiders Rolling Dice on Controversial Richie Incognito Signing

Thought to be retired for good, troubled guard Richie Incognito signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday. The former All-Pro offensive lineman has not played since 2017, but had said he wanted to return to the NFL. The Raiders, who have holes on the offensive line, are […]

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu is reportedly the victim of an extortion attempt by a member of his family. (Image: Courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs)

Kansas City’s Tyrann Mathieu Possible Extortion Target by Cousin

A cousin of Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has been charged in an alleged extortion plot on the NFL player. The accused, Geourvon Sears, and his family countered, saying that the former LSU standout had put a bounty out on Sears, and threatened other members of his family. Sears […]

Ted Ginn Jr. is one of the fastest players in the NFL, but he might have met his match with a high school sprinter. (Image: Getty)

VIDEO: Can Ted Ginn Outrun the Legend of “White Lightning?”

Ted Ginn Jr. is one of the fastest players in the NFL, but his boasting about his speed might be making his wallet a little lighter. The New Orleans wide receiver told the Bleacher Report’s “The Lefkoe Show” that he would challenge anyone for a race, “pole to pole,” with […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt addressed the media on Wednesday and said he is sorry for his actions that triggered the eight-game suspension. (Image: Cleveland Browns)

Kareem Hunt Apologizes for Suspension; Ready to Move On

Suspended Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt met with the media Wednesday, apologizing for the incident where he kicked a woman, and said he will make the most of his second chance. He is currently serving an eight-game suspension for the 2019 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. […]

New York Jets ex-general manager Mike Maccagnan during the NFL Combine workouts. (Image: Trevor Ruszkowski/USA Today Sports)

New York Jets Fire GM Mike Maccagnan, Fans Irked Team Waited So Long

Less than three weeks after the 2019 NFL Draft, the New York Jets fired GM Mike Maccagnan and installed head coach Adam Case as interim general manager. The Jets were 10-6 in their first season under Maccagnan in 2015. However, the Jets suffered three consecutive losing seasons with a 14-34 […]

Aaron Rodgers apparently appeared in Sunday’s episode of Game of Thrones, but fans had a tough time spotting him during the frantic battle in King’s Landing. (Image: HBO)

Aaron Rodgers Cameos in Game of Thrones, But Nobody’s Quite Sure Where

The final season of Game of Thrones is nearly complete, and Sunday’s penultimate episode was one of the most impactful and epic yet. It also held a special treat for sports fans, as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers apparently appeared in the episode – somewhere. There had been several […]

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins impressed Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden during the team’s two-day rookie minicamp. (Image: AP)

Dwayne Haskins Showing New York Giants What They Missed

The New York Giants might not have wanted quarterback Dwayne Haskins, but the Washington Redskins are thrilled he is on the team. The Ohio State signal caller, who was picked No.15 by Washington, has been impressing coaches at the team’s rookie minicamp. Head Coach Jay Gruden put Haskins through about […]