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 […]
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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 […]
Central Florida Finally Gets Respect in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
It took 13 weeks of the college football season, but the University of Central Florida finally got some credit by the voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. UCF moved to No. 8, tied with LSU in this week’s poll. Despite having a 23 game win streak that […]
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 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 […]
College Football Top 10 Backers Watch Eight Teams Fail to Cover The Spread
Great day for college football fans, as nine of the Top-10 teams won, but it was an awful day for those backing those teams, as only two of them covered. Notre Dame, who is ranked No. 3, and No. 8 Washington State, trounced their opponents to easily cover the spread. […]
Central Florida (UCF) Wins 23 Games in a Row with Blow Out Against Cincinnati
The Central Florida Knights won its twenty-third consecutive game and UCF improved to 10-0 after a victory over the #24 Cincinnati Bearcats 38-13. Currently, UCF holds the FCS record for longest winning streak. The prime-time win over Cincy propelled them into the Top 10 college football poll. UCF improved from […]
KC Chiefs and LA Rams in Potential Super Bowl Preview on Monday Night Football
The two best teams in the NFL square off on Monday Night Football. The Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) visit the Los Angeles Rams (9-1) in what everyone is billing as a potential Super Bowl LIII preview. The NFL originally scheduled this game for Mexico City. However, due to poor field […]
Ugliest Cheap Shots: Kermit Washington, James Butler, and Referee Hunting in Texas (VIDEO)
Kermit Washington’s sucker punch against Rudy Tomjanovich during a bench-clearing brawl between the Houston Rockets and LA Lakers game in 1977 still ranks among the worst all-time cheap shots. Fitchburg State basketball player Kewan Platt got frustrated and lost his cool in a game against Nichols College. Platt elbowed Nate […]
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa Still Heisman Trophy Favorite as Deadline Approaches
With the deadline for wagers on the Heisman Trophy closing on Sunday night at Las Vegas sportsbooks, it appears oddsmakers are not that concerned with the health of Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa. The quarterback is the overwhelming 2/9 favorite to take home the award for the best collegiate football player. But […]
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 […]
College Football Hidden Betting Gems: Bucknell, Princeton, Fresno State, and Hawaii
Undefeated Princeton is one win away from an Ivy League title, but pesky Penn stands in their way. Several under the radar games in college football this week will not be mentioned in the same breath as the big dogs from the SEC or Big Ten. Fresno State is one […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oklahoma Defense Pokes Holes in Sooners’ College Football Playoff Rank
The Oklahoma defensive this season has been downright offensive, and it may be holding the Sooners back when it comes to the College Football Playoff Rankings. The team is currently No. 6, but if teams in front of them falter, there is no guarantee they would leap frog them considering […]
Thursday Night Football Preview: Rodgers and Wilson Showdown with Packers at Seahawks
Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers (4-4-1) visit Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (4-5) in a must-win game for both teams with their eyes on a wild card berth. The winner of this Thursday Night Football game will head over .500, while the loser takes another […]
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 […]
Time Running Out for Outside Teams in College Football Playoffs to Get in Top 4
The top 10 spots were unchanged in the third edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings, and the teams that are just outside the coveted four spots, are running out of time to get help from the those in front, and impress the selection committee with their own performance. If […]
NFL Moves Chiefs vs. Rams Game From Mexico City to Los Angeles Due to Poor Field Conditions
Despite initially being determined to host next week’s Monday Night Football game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the NFL has decided to move the matchup between the Chiefs and the Rams to Los Angeles due to the unsuitable field conditions at the Mexican stadium. According to the league, the […]
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 […]