Fresno State will have one more weapon than Arizona State in Saturday’s Las Vegas Bowl, and it could be a difference. The No. 21 Bulldogs opened as a 3.5-point favorite, but the line moved a point when Sun Devils wide receiver N’Keal Harry made the announcement he was sitting out […]
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Phoenix Suns Owner Threatens to Move Team to Las Vegas, Seattle
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver might be taking his ball and going somewhere else. The real estate developer reportedly told the Phoenix City Council that he would move the NBA team to either Las Vegas or Seattle if he doesn’t get funding on renovations to the team’s arena. Sarver wants […]
City of Oakland Files Lawsuit Against Raiders, NFL Over Team’s Planned Move to Las Vegas
The city of Oakland has filed a federal lawsuit against the Raiders and the NFL over the team’s planned move to Las Vegas, raising the prospects that the team may not play their home games in Oakland next season. The Raiders are expected to move to Las Vegas in 2020. […]
Top AFC Teams Meet on Thursday Night Football When LA Chargers Visit the KC Chiefs
The two top teams in the AFC square off on Thursday Night Football when Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers (10-3) visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (11-2). The AFC West title is still in play with the LA Chargers trailing the Chiefs by a game. The […]
Minnesota Vikings Fire Offensive Coordinator John DeFilippo After Offense Goes Dry
After losing four of their last six games, the Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1) relieved pass-happy John DeFilippo of his offensive coordinator duties. The Vikings finished 13-3 last season and were one game away from the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship game and went […]
NFL Double-Digit Line Missing for First Time Since Week 7
This week there is one marquee game, but while the line has remained at 3.5 points in favor of Kansas City hosting the Los Angeles Chargers, several other contests have seen some significant movement with the odds. The biggest one has been Detroit at Buffalo. The game opened as a […]
Oakland Fires General Manager Reggie McKenzie as Jon Gruden Feigns Shock
The power struggle between Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden appears to have a clear winner, as McKenzie was fired by the Raiders on Monday. McKenzie had been with the organization since 2012, but became expendable when Gruden was hired. The Raiders put out a statement that […]
Retired Cowboy Turned TV Analyst Jason Witten Happy Talking About Football Instead of Playing
It was the story that wouldn’t go away, but retired Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten finally quashed the rumor on Monday. The All-Pro tight end, who will certainly become a Hall of Famer when eligible, denied he was returning to the team. The 36-year-old told the Dallas Morning News that there […]
Updated Odds: New Orleans Saints the Favorite to Win Super Bowl LIII
The South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas updated their odds to win the 2019 NFL Championship and the New Orleans Saints are 2-1 favorites to win Super Bowl LIII. With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Saints are 11-2 and tied for the best record […]
NYC Rookies Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley Look Like Seasoned Vets During Big Victories
The New York Jets and the New York Giants are not going to the playoffs this season, but their futures look bright because of their outstanding first rounders – Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley. Both rookies were highly instrumental in securing wins this week against divisional foes. In a battle […]
Kyler Murray Wins Heisman, Apologizes for Tweets, Defends Desire to Play Football, Baseball in Busy 24 Hours
Kyler Murray had only a few hours to enjoy winning the Heisman Trophy award before he was apologizing for anti-gay posts he put on social media. The Oklahoma quarterback took the award Saturday afternoon in New York City, then that evening old posts on his Twitter account surfaced using the […]
NFL Underdogs, Jets, Dolphins, 49ers, Cost Bettors on Wild Football Sunday
Anyone who had a parlay card on Sunday was most likely ripping it up, as NFL underdogs dashed the hopes of many gamblers on Week 14. The sportsbooks definitely got the better end of the day. Jeff Stoneback, director of trading for MGM Resorts Race and Sportsbook, said it was […]
Dolphins Stun the Patriots on Miraculous 69-Yard TD by Kenyan Drake (Video)
The Miami Dolphins came from behind in thrilling fashion to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 with a sensational 69-yard touchdown as time expired. The game-winning miracle also made NFL history. Drake’s 69-yard touchdown marked the longest touchdown to win a game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The Dolphins […]
NFC Wild Card Spots in Jeopardy for the Vikings and Seahawks on Monday Night Football
The Vikings are invading the Pacific Northwest this week on Monday Night Football, which features a fierce battle between two teams determined to hold onto their current Wild Card positions. The Seattle Seahawks (7-5) host the Minnesota Vikings (6-5-1) and a loss for either team will be a major setback […]
Injured, Missing Players Test NFL Teams Temerity in Week 14
There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]
Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray Split Awards Leading to Saturday’s Heisman Trophy Announcement
If the early awards are any indication, the Heisman Trophy vote could be one of the closest in recent memory. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray and Alabama signal caller Tua Tagovailoa split four postseason awards on Thursday. Murray won the Associated Press’ Player of the Year and the Davey O’Brien award […]
Midshipmen Looking to Sink Favored Black Knights in Annual Army-Navy Game
Army has a chance on Saturday to win its third consecutive meeting with Navy in the annual clash between the two military academies. While Navy holds a 60-51-7 advantage, the Midshipmen have struggled to a 3-9 record, the first time they have had a losing record since 2002. Army, 9-2, […]
Watch Video: Derrick Henry Stiff-Arms His Way to 99-Yard Touchdown, Ties Longest TD Record
The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, Derrick Henry, snapped off a 99-yard touchdown run for the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Henry scored four touchdowns in total and rushed for a monstrous 208 yards as the Titans defeated the Jags 30-9. In addition, Henry set a […]
Will NFL Coaching Vacancies be Filled by College Ranks?
NFL coaching vacancies have began a bit sooner than in previous seasons, but regardless of how many positions are open, it is the time of year when we talk about Nick Saban leaving Alabama for a return to the pros. It is as guaranteed as bad Christmas sweaters and Aunt […]
College Football Bowl Season Will be Missing Star Players Eyeing NFL
There is less than 10 days before college football bowl season gets underway, and already nine marquee players have announced they are skipping the postseason. They are focusing on potential professional careers and don’t want to risk getting injured. The origins of bowl defections began two years ago. Stanford running […]