The XFL will boast some impressive television partners when the spring football league begins play next year, as it will have games broadcast on networks like ABC, Fox, and ESPN. The partnership, which was announced on Monday, will ensure that the startup football league will have a large number of […]
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Pittsburgh’s Ryan Shazier Continues Miraculous Comeback After Spinal Injury, Dances at Wedding
When Ryan Shazier was injured Dec. 4, 2017, doctors weren’t sure he’d be able to walk again. Less than 18 months later, the Pittsburgh Steeler was dancing at his wedding. The miraculous comeback from a serious spinal injury continues for the 26-year-old, who has vowed to return to the field. […]
Five NFL Prop Bets Exposing Glaring Holes in Season-Long Predictions
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook put out the odds for the NFL over/under win totals, odds to make the playoffs, and lines for division winners for all 32 teams. There are some lines that you would expect, like New England and Kansas City at 6/1 to win the Super Bowl. […]
NCAA Finals Appearance Pays Off Big for Dabo Swinney, Chris Beard
Two coaches that took their team to the championship game in college football and basketball, were rewarded with new contracts that make them one the highest paid in their sport. Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and Texas Tech men’s basketball coach Chris Beard inked new deals that will keep them […]
Quarterbacks Dominate Odds for 2020 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick
The 2020 NFL Draft is just under a year away, but already odds are being posted on who the No. 1 pick will be. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released lines for the draft, and Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the overwhelming favorite at 1/2. Two more quarterbacks are next. […]
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Facing Possible Criminal Charges, NFL Disciplinary Action After Audiotape Surfaces Regarding Abused Son
A shocking audiotape featuring Kansas City football player Tyreek Hill and his fiancée Crystal Espinal surfaced Wednesday and the contents were enough for the Johnson County, Kansas district attorney’s office to reopen the criminal child abuse case against the two. The couple lost custody of their son on April 5, […]
Later Rounds of NFL Draft Provide More Drama for Players, Teams
The first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday had a few surprises, but went relatively routinely. The Oakland Raiders taking Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 pick was a head scratcher, and the New York Giants picking Duke’s Daniel Jones was roundly criticized. The running backs and wide […]
NFL Draft First Round has Few Surprises, Plenty of Winners, Losers
The first round of the NFL Draft held little intrigue with the first few selections, but things started to get interesting when the Oakland Raiders were on the clock. Coach Jon Gruden promised a surprise at the No. 4 pick, and he didn’t disappoint. Gruden selected defensive end Clelin Ferrell, […]
Arizona Cardinals Select QB Kyler Murray with No. 1 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft
For a second year in a row, the Arizona Cardinals selected a quarterback with their first pick in the NFL draft. The Cards selected Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray from Oklahoma, with the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. As expected, defensive players Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams were […]
Utah’s Mitch Wishnowsky and Matt Gay Top Kickers in 2019 NFL Draft
Utah has a pair of kickers, including Aussie punter Mitch Wishnowsky and place kicker Matt Gay, at the top of 2019 NFL Draft charts. Tracy Cole, John Baron II, and Jake Bailey are other top kicking prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. Cole made a name for himself last year […]
Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker Getting Kick Out of New Contract
NFL kickers don’t get a lot of respect from teammates or coaches, but Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker is feeling the love. The 29-year-old signed a five-year extension making him the highest paid kicker in the history of the NFL. The deal is reportedly worth $23.05 million, with half of it […]
Commissioners Discuss College Football Playoff, But Expansion Not in the Cards
The College Football Playoff spring meetings took place on Wednesday, and as always, the format of the playoff was a topic of discussion. But while conference commissioners talked about the protocols used to select teams, there was no serious discussion about expanding the postseason field. According to several media reports, […]
NFL Draft: Running Back Sleepers with Snell, Love, Holyfield, Woolfolk and Hills
Running backs Benny Snell, Bryce Love, Wes Hills, Elijah Holyfield, and Darnell Woolfolk from Army are among the top RB sleepers in the 2019 NFL Draft. On the eve of the NFL Draft, everyone knows the top quarterback prospects and they’re aware of the best running backs on the board. […]
NFL Draft Day Rumors: Nick Bosa to Arizona + Raiders QB Surprise?
With the NFL Draft just a day away, the rumors are flying around like schoolyard gossip — making it hard to discern what’s truth and what’s fiction. The press office in North Korea would be impressed with all the misinformation being spread on social media. Fueled by media leaks that […]
Bama’s Josh Jacobs and Damien Harris Are Top RBs Prospects in 2019 NFL Draft
A pair of running backs from Alabama, Josh Jacobs and Damien Harris, are at the top of the class for the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, a trio of Big 12 running backs are looking to make waves in the NFL including Justice Hill (Oklahoma State), Trayveon Williams (Texas A&M), […]
NFL Draft Prop Bets Showcase Quality Over Quantity
Last year the myriad of NFL Draft prop bets was mind-numbing. There was everything from who got hugged first, to what music would be played when a player’s name was called. This year the sportsbooks have gone more conventional and cut down on the number of wagers. The usual ones […]
Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys John Lennon’s Piano from ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’
Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay purchased a piano previously owned by John Lennon, which the legendary member of the Beatles used to compose hit songs such as “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “A Day in the Life” from the album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Andrew Luck […]
NY Jets Worst First Round Draft Busts: Lam Jones, Roger Vick, and Blair Thomas
The New York Jets botched the first round in the NFL Draft too many times to count in the last thirty years, but seven players stand out among the worse of the worst decisions the Jets made on draft day including Johnny “Lam” Jones, Blair Thomas, Roger Vick, Kyle Brady, […]
Murray, Haskins, Lock, and Jones Among Top QB Prospects in 2019 NFL Draft
The 2019 NFL Draft class does not have a deep class of quarterbacks like last year’s draft, but they still have a couple top-notch prospects such as Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray (Oklahoma), Dwyane Haskins (Ohio State), Drew Lock (Missouri), and Daniel Jones (Duke). Other notable quarterbacks in the upcoming […]
AAF Files for Bankruptcy, Claiming $48.3M in Liabilities and Only $500K in Cash on Hand
The Alliance of American Football (AAF) has filed for bankruptcy, bringing an official end to the league two weeks after the upstart organization halted its on-field football operations. The league announced the move on Tuesday, saying that it had filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Western District of Texas, […]