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These are the critical weeks in the Fantasy Football season as late moves can determine playoff positions in a majority of leagues. The Seattle Seahawks may represent fertile ground for those managers who are looking for an under-the-radar running back. Our suggestion is backup Travis Homer. We’ll get the injury report soon, but there was […]

Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith has taken a plea bargain in his felony weapons case, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor firearms weapon charge. Michigan DT Mazi Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge, resulting in the dismissal of a felony charge stemming from his Oct. 7 arrest.https://t.co/e40xTjM0w9 — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 8, 2022 […]

While these are among the greatest moments in recent Michigan Wolverines history, the transfer of quarterback Cade McNamara represents a controversial moment for the program and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Lmao dude on the left is literally trying to start drama, shading JJ for what pic.twitter.com/t1ryjcjA3t — . (@1Lamarszn) December 8, 2022 McNamara made his […]

As the NFL season reaches the home stretch, the Los Angeles Chargers got some excellent news as wide receiver Mike Williams was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. Williams has been battling an ankle injury, and he last played in Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He caught 1 pass for 15 yards before […]

The main story was that Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals got the best of the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their Week 13 showdown in the Queen City. The win was the Bengals’ 3rd straight over the high-powered Chiefs. Burrow once again played a dominant role for the Bengals, completing 25 of 31 passes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are on a roll and wide receiver Davante Adams is leading the way. The Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 for their 3rd straight victory, and Adams was a dominant part of the game plan with 8 catches for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns. Adams has 85 career receiving touchdowns, […]

It has been a remarkable season for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen, and he continued to add to his accomplishments with his rookie record-breaking 6th interception of the season. Woolen and the Seahawks were able to emerge with a 27-23 road victory over the slumping Los Angeles Rams. Tariq Woolen snags his SIXTH interception 😳🔥 […]

The only thing that matters to Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh once the calendar reaches December is that his team ends each game with a victory. After struggling for nearly four full quarters, the Ravens rallied behind backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to score a 10-9 victory over the Denver Broncos. Huntley drove the Ravens […]

It’s more of the same as the Green Bay Packers rallied to defeat the Chicago Bears once again, their eighth straight victory in the series. Defensive back Jaire Alexander did his part with a key interception that wiped out all hopes for the Bears to end their losing ways against their ancient rival. Alexander had […]

Deshaun Watson’s first NFL game in more than 700 days was hardly a thing of beauty, but it resulted in a 27-14 victory for the Cleveland Browns over the Houston Texans, and Watson will remain in the lineup in Week 14 when the Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski told […]

Losses by USC and TCU in their conference championship game have thrown the College Football Playoff rankings up for grabs. USC was hammered 47-24 by Utah in the Pac-12 title game, while TCU suffered a 31-28 defeat in overtime against Kansas State. Georgia and Michigan are the dominant teams in college football. The Bulldogs have […]

Does Alabama really deserve consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff? Does the Crimson Tide have a divine right to a spot among the sport’s final four teams every single year? If you listen to the Nick Saban and Alabama apologists, it certainly seems that way. The Crimson Tide has participated in the […]

The Georgia Bulldogs and quarterback Stetson Bennett have no intention of letting the LSU Tigers ruin their unbeaten record. They tied an SEC Championship Game record by scoring 35 points in the first half. The Bulldogs rolled to a 35-10 halftime lead, and they opened the scoring in an unusual manner. Damian Ramos of the […]

Dansby Swanson has been one of the cornerstones for the Atlanta Braves during their current run of glory that has seen them win five consecutive National League East titles and the 2021 World Series. However, Swanson is a free agent who commands a great deal of respect in the market, and the shortstop is going […]

New Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has quite a bit of work to do. It has been decades since Nebraska was the standard that college football teams were measured against. The days when Tom Osborne would trot out a team that was bigger, faster and meaner than the opposition are long past, and the one-sided […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a significant addition to their pitching staff, signing right-hander Zach Eflin, who is leaving the Philadelphia Phillies. Major League Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Rays were giving Eflin a three-year, $40 million deal. Rosenthal also gave credit to Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Jeff […]

Kanye West just can’t keep himself from delivering antisemitic outbursts, and his latest rant appears to be a new low. He praised Adolf Hitler while appearing on Alex Jones’ Info Wars program, and ESPN football broadcaster Robert Griffin III has had enough. “Well, I see good things about Hitler also.” -Ye pic.twitter.com/BdUj7tQXlL — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 […]

The University of Michigan has clearly been a brilliant football team this season, rolling to a 12-0 mark as quarterback J.J. McCarthy and  the Wolverines prepare for the Big Ten Championship Game against Purdue. The Wolverines are 17-point favorites against the 8-4 Boilermakers, who emerged as the 1st place team in the Big Ten West […]

It was 25 years ago when Golden State Warriors star Latrell Sprewell decided he couldn’t take any more abuse and choked head coach P.J. Carlesimo. The incident, which not surprisingly isn’t the biggest regret of Sprewell’s career, took place at a Warriors practice session, and former Golden State player Tony Delk offered his recollection of […]

The San Francisco 49ers face a major confrontation in Week 13 when they host the high-powered Miami Dolphins, and it appears that running back Christian McCaffrey will be available. #49ers practice is underway in rain:*Christian McCaffrey is participating, knee ok*Deebo Samuel not seen*DE Omenihu, G Burford return*DL Arik Armstead practicing, 3rd in a row *QB […]

It was a very long afternoon for New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen against the San Francisco 49ers. The Saints dropped a 13-0 decision to the Niners Sunday, marking the first time the Saints had been blanked since 2001. Olave catch that was challenged and ruled incomplete pic.twitter.com/D3G501aq5Y — Main Team (@MainTeamSports) November 27, […]

Much was expected of the Denver Broncos this season, as first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett had a sharp offensive background and an established quarterback in Russell Wilson to lead the attack. However, the Broncos fell to 3-8 on the season when they dropped a 23-10 decision to the Carolina Panthers in Week 12, and Hackett […]

Another game and another loss for the Houston Texans. Head coach Lovie Smith’s team dropped a 30-15 decision to the Miami Dolphins in Week 12, and wide receiver Brandin Cooks could not contain his displeasure after the game. “Emotions are bad,” he said. “When you’re sitting here at 1-9-1, it’s embarrassing at the end of […]

It was a tough fight that went down to the wire for rookie Brian Robinson and the Commanders, but Washington emerged with a 19-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Brian Robinson said his friend has a “big hat” company. “If you want a big hat, let me know.” pic.twitter.com/KXm3GCJWO1 — Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) November 27, […]

The 45-23 Michigan victory at Ohio State Saturday gave head coach Jim Harbaugh the most satisfying victory in his head coaching tenure with the Wolverines. The overjoyed expression on his face after the game did not disappear 24 hours later. Harbaugh was asked if there was any issue with his players planting the Michigan flag […]

The Michigan Wolverines silenced many of the college football experts with their overwhelming 45-23 victory in their showdown Saturday with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The win gave Michigan (12-0) the Big Ten East title and a spot in the Big Ten championship game. More importantly, the triumph over their archrivals on the road all but […]

The Portland Trail Blazers got off to the kind of start that had fans in the Pacific Northwest dreaming of a memorable season for their team. Led by Damian Lillard, the Blazers won 10 of their first 14 games and they appeared to be the kind of team that could compete with the Phoenix Suns, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their forays into free agency and their success at attracting big-name players. They appear to have done just that by signing veteran slugger Carlos Santana to a 1-year contract. First baseman Carlos Santana and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $6.7 million contract, pending physical, […]

Coaches are always looking for an edge on their opponents, and that includes North Carolina State head football coach Dave Doeren. While many coaches like to play the “us against them” card when preparing to face a key opponent, Doeren may have taken it a step too far when he met with ESPN broadcasters prior […]

The Green Bay Packers face a do-or-die game when they go to Philadelphia to face the high-flying Eagles Sunday night. The team got some encouraging news  as both running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Allen Lazard were off the latest injury report. That means the Packers will have a stronger group of skill-position players […]

The Michigan Wolverines have had a spectacular season, rolling to an 11-0 record as they head into Saturday’s regular-season ending confrontation with archrival Ohio State. The Wolverines are the No. 3 team in the College Football Playoff rankings, while the Buckeyes are the No. 2 team. Michigan has taken care of business both at home […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills had a successful 2-game stint at Ford Field in Detroit. Five days after beating the Cleveland Browns in a “home” game in the Motor City, the Bills survived a full effort from the Lions and came away with a 28-25 road victory on Thanksgiving Day. The unique scenario for […]

The Buffalo Bills escaped Ford Field with a Thanksgiving Day victory over the Detroit Lions, but the loss of star pass rusher Von Miller may be a serious blow. More detailed review of the injury here https://t.co/tFWenmB5DJ https://t.co/QsMIdiLUk4 — Brian Sutterer MD (@BrianSuttererMD) November 24, 2022 Miller was injured late in the second quarter with […]

It wasn’t an easy victory, but the Buffalo Bills had a successful Thanksgiving Day encounter with the Detroit Lions after placekicker Tyler Bass connected on a 45-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining. That kick allowed the Bills to earn a 28-25 victory, their second victory at Ford Field in the last 5 days. The […]

It is the greatest rivalry in college football, at least north of the Mason-Dixon line. While SEC supporters turn their attention to rivalries involving Alabama, Georgia, Auburn and LSU, those who follow the Big Ten know that Michigan and Ohio State define what college football is all about. Michigan leads the all-time series 59-51-6, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, mired in last place in the Pacific Division, may be getting LeBron James back in the lineup for Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers’ LeBron James remains officially questionable for Friday at San Antonio but @ChrisBHaynes reported earlier this week that James is expected to make his return […]

Matthew Stafford is once again being evaluated for a concussion after being sacked by the New Orleans Saints on a 3rd-and-8 play in the 3rd quarter. However, the NFLPA is looking at the situation because the Rams say that the quarterback has not been placed in the concussion protocol, per a report from Mike Florio […]

The Dallas Cowboys played their best game of the season Sunday as they routed the Minnesota Vikings 40-3, and free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was watching. They went krazy today 👀 — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 21, 2022 As the one-sided game was playing out, Beckham let the world know what he was […]

It has been a miserable season for the Denver Broncos, and their pain continued in Week 11 on Sunday when they dropped a 22-16 decision in overtime to the Las Vegas Raiders. As usual, the defense stood up for itself and did a solid job, but quarterback Russell Wilson and the offense have been brutally […]