Following Ohio State’s 28-23 victory over Washington in the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, there were plenty of pundits offering opinions that Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer would be back from his retirement before too long. But according to Meyer and his wife Shelley, the three-time national champion coach truly believes […]
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Rose Bowl Bad Beat: Despite 25-Point Lead in 4th Quarter, Ohio State Can’t Cover
The Washington Huskies looked bad for most of the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, and even their late comeback came up short, allowing the team to salvage some pride – but not a major bowl win for the program. But the 20 points the Huskies put up in the final quarter […]
Big Bettors of the Year: ‘Sir Let it Ride’ and ‘Duffle Bag Boy’
Sportsbooks see some pretty interesting characters, some of which have a fondness for the large wager. There was a couple of guys who strolled into Las Vegas casinos with sacks of cash to put on marquee games or events. In 2018 it seemed like the high-profile bettor was taking some […]
Andrew Luck and Indianapolis Colts Battle the Tennessee Titans for AFC Wild Card
In the final game of the regular season, the Tennessee Titans host Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts with the winner advancing to the playoffs by securing the final Wild-Card berth in the AFC. The final Sunday Night Football telecast of the regular season is essentially a playoff game with […]
Oregon Quarterback Justin Herbert Staying in School for His Senior Season
Starting quarterback Justin Herbert announced that he will be returning to Oregon for his senior season. The 6-foot-6 Herbert was considered one of the top two quarterbacks for the upcoming NFL Draft. Several mock drafts listed Herbert as a top ten pick. Herbert threw everyone a curveball when he released […]
Seattle Seahawks Reward Pete Carroll with Contract Extension Through 2021
Pete Carroll, the oldest coach in the NFL at 67 years old, will earn $11 million per season after a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. “The organization has been exceedingly good to me throughout the whole time we’ve been here,” Carroll said. “And they’ve continued to take that position, […]
Patriots QB Tom Brady Wants to Play in 2019 and Beyond
Tom Brady, the 41-year old quarterback from the New England Patriots, intends to play next season, which will be the final year of his contract. Brady is completing his 19th season in the NFL and he plans on coming back for number twenty. Earlier this season, Brady joined the exclusive […]
The Year in Sports Injuries: Football Does Most Damage, Basketball Most Gruesome (VIDEO)
Injuries are part of professional sports, and teams fortunes can rest on how healthy their players remain throughout a season. Baseball has an inherent advantage because the season lasts from February through October, and longer if a squad makes the playoffs. Football is usually hit with the most injuries because […]
Feast Now on the Top 10 Plays of the 2018 NFL Season (VIDEO)
The NFL’s regular season is wrapping up. Playoff teams are preparing for the postseason while players and coaches with the remaining 20 squads get ready for winter vacation. Before any of that happens, here’s a look at 10 of the best (in no particular order) individual performances and most memorable […]
Business of Sports: Marquee Contracts in 2018 Were Bigger than Ever
Professional sports owners seemed to be in a generous mood in 2018, handing out eye-popping (if not record-setting) contracts in Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Several professional athletes in the four major professional sports signed big contracts worth millions of dollars in the offseason. (Image: AP) Even […]
Louisiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson Aims for Sack Record at Hawaii Bowl
If defensive end Jaylon Ferguson wasn’t going to skip his senior season for the NFL, he definitely wasn’t going to miss the Hawaii Bowl. The Louisiana Tech star has a chance to put his name in the record books when the Bulldogs face Hawaii on Saturday. The game has been […]
Hapless Teams Hope to Spoil Chances of NFL Playoff Hopefuls
Which teams are getting in the NFL playoffs is far from clear, but many spots should be solidified by the end of this week. Teams like the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams know their fates, but squads like the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens are still fighting for […]
Birmingham Bowl Should See Scores of TouchdownsÂ
It would be rude to say Memphis and Wake Forest won’t be playing any defense in Saturday’s Birmingham Bowl, but it would totally be inaccurate, either. Both teams focus on the offensive side of the ball, and the game could very well come down to whoever scores last. Memphis is […]
Lamar Jackson and Ravens Revamped Rushing Attack Go to Hollywood
In Saturday Night Football action, the Los Angeles Chargers (11-3) are trying to lock up home-field advantage in the playoffs by securing a #1 seed, but will be tasked at stopping the Baltimore Ravens’ revitalized rushing attack led by rookie QB Lamar Jackson. At this point in the season, each […]
Armed Forces Bowl Army’s Reward for Dream Season
Three years ago the Armed Forces Bowl seemed like a unreachable goal for Army. The service academy had a 2-10 record in 2015 and they were four games away from even being eligible for the postseason. It might as well have been 40 wins. It’s amazing what Blacks Knight coach […]
Troy Looking to Knock Off Another Favorite in Dollar General Bowl
If Buffalo is going to win its first bowl game in the history of the football program at the Dollar General Bowl, they are not only going to have to overcome Troy, but some daunting gambling statistics as well. The Bulls opened as the 3-point favorite for the Saturday game, […]
Report: Denver Broncos to Fire Head Coach Vance Joseph at End of Season
After two losing seasons as head coach with an 11-19 overall record, the Denver Broncos are expected to fire head coach Vance Joseph. After a shaky 6-8 season, the Broncos were eliminated from the playoff hunt last week with a crushing loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Broncos lost back-to-back […]
NFL Suspends New England Patriots WR Josh Gordon Indefinitely
The NFL suspended Josh Gordon for violating the terms of their substance abuse policy and he returns to the Commissioners Suspended list indefinitely. The New England Patriots wide receiver issued a statement earlier in the day that he was stepping away from football to focus on his mental health. “I […]
Running Backs Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara Snubbed from Pro Bowl
Two of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL, Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints and Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers, were not selected to the Pro Bowl despite outstanding seasons. “It is what it is. It’s been my whole life,” McCaffrey told reporters when asked about […]
BYU, Western Michigan Hoping Youth Served in Potato Bowl
They can’t legally drink alcohol, and both are barely able to vote, but the true freshman quarterbacks starting in Friday’s Potato Bowl will be entrusted on bringing home a postseason victory to the school. BYU, which finished 6-6, is favored by 12.5 points over Western Michigan, but went 2-3 in […]