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North Dakota State earned the top seed in the FCS playoff bracket after an undefeated regular season. (Image: David Samson/Forum News Service)David Samson / The Forum

Undefeated North Dakota State Earns Top Seed in FCS Playoff Bracket

The undefeated North Dakota State Bison will enter the FCS playoffs as the No. 1 seed, as the school attempts to win their seventh national championship in eight years. North Dakota State (11-0) and the other seven seeded teams earned first-round byes in the FCS playoff bracket, while the other […]

Former secretary of state, and longtime Cleveland Browns fan, Condolezza Rice denied a report she was contacted about being the team’s new coach. (Image: Tony Dejak/AP)

Cleveland Browns, Condoleezza Rice Deny Politician Candidate for Coaching Job

It seems more like a publicity stunt than an actual possibility, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter had a report that the Cleveland Browns were interested in interviewing former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about becoming the Browns next head coach. The team fired Hue Jackson, along with offensive coordinator Todd Haley a […]

Mike MacIntyre’s reign in Boulder as Colorado head coach is over after losing six games in a row.  (Image: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Fires Former AP Coach of the Year Mike MacIntyre

After losing their sixth game in a row, the Colorado Buffaloes (5-6) fired head coach Mike MacIntyre. The Colorado Buffs started the season 5-0, but lost six straight games. MacIntyre was in his sixth season as head coach of Colorado with an overall record of 30-44. Buffs Heady Start Colorado […]

Dallas kicker Brett Maher converted a 42-yard field goal as time expired to beat Atlanta, 22-19. (Image: Getty)

Dallas Cowboys Bouncing Back at Opportune Time

Two weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys were 3-5 and there wasn’t any talk about the playoffs, but plenty of speculation on whether coach Jason Garrett would be fired. Now 14 days later, the Cowboys are back at .500 and actually back as a contender in the NFC East. Dallas bucked […]

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan is hoping home field advantage will help him against Dallas on Sunday. (Image: Getty)

NFL Teams Looking To Take Advantage of Home Field Advantage

Ah, yes, there is no place like home, especially if you are an NFL team. Having home field advantage is always welcomed, but this time of year where there are playoff implications, it can be crucial. Last week the home team was 8-6, and this week they are favored in […]

Central Florida is undefeated this season, but faces a tough test against Cincinnati on Saturday. (Image: AP)

Five Bets: College Teams Jockey for Position as Bowl Season Approaches

As college football winds down its season, teams are jockeying for decent position for bowl season. Some are assured of playing on New Year’s Day, while others are trying to improve their chances. We at Five Bets looked at games that had some bowl implications, and based our recommendations on […]

Le’Veon Bell failed to report to the Steelers by Tuesday’s deadline, and players aren’t that disappointed. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Pittsburgh not Disappointed Steelers Running Back Fails to Answer Bell

If you thought Pittsburgh Steelers would miss their former teammate, Le’Veon Bell, one scene on Tuesday summed up how they felt. Hours after Bell’s deadline to report to the organization came and went, players were video taped raiding the running back’s locker. They removed his nameplate and took items out […]

For a brief period, the NFL partnered with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, to design uniform skins for all 32 NFL teams. (Image: Epic Games)

Patrick Mahomes Killed (in Fortnite) by Player Wearing His Uniform

Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, played Fortnite for the first time in a while and he was killed by another user wearing his own uniform. Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the zeitgeist right now, with 83 million monthly users. It’s so popular that […]

The future home of the Raiders in Las Vegas will inevitably host a Super Bowl. But when? (Image: Tara Mack/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legal Nevada Brothels Want in on Future Vegas Super Bowl Festivities

The NFL has yet to name a location for Super Bowl LX in 2025, but that hasn’t stopped sex workers at legal Nevada brothels from offering their support in helping bring the game to Las Vegas. New(ish) celebrity gossip website The Blast reported Sunday about licensed Nevada sex workers beginning […]