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Week 14 NFL Picks: Vegas Odds, Spread Advice and Predictions It's Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season. How's your wallet looking? Hopefully, the football (or betting) gods have treated you well so far. However, there's still plenty to be made heading into the final stretch, so let's break down the latest spreads from Caesars ...
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Titans, Raiders headed into opposite directions OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — ¶ The Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders are moving in opposite directions heading into a stretch run. ¶ The Titans (7-5) have won five of six games since switching to Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, turning a mediocre season ...
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2019 SEC Championship Game odds, line: LSU vs. Georgia picks, predictions from proven model It's a showdown between College Football Playoff front-runners when the Georgia Bulldogs face the LSU Tigers in the 2019 SEC Championship Game on Saturday. The Tigers have Heisman Trophy favorite Joe Burrow leading the nation's No. 2 offense ...
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Sean McVay on using Gurley more: 'Not being an idiot' In Week 13's thrashing of the Arizona Cardinals, Todd Gurley looked like Todd Gurley again, gashing through holes, pulling his way past arm tackles and dashing to the edge for chunk gains. Finally in the past few weeks, Sean McVay has shed the early ...
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Why has Amari Cooper's production dropped on the road? Let the Cowboys WR explain FRISCO, Texas — Amari Cooper is aware of the discrepancy. The Dallas Cowboys receiver knows he's averaging more than 3.5 times as many receiving yards in home games as he is on the road this season. Ask him about it, and he'll break down the reason ...
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2019 MAC Championship odds, line: Miami (Ohio) vs. Central Michigan picks, predictions from proven model It's a surprise matchup for the conference title when the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks face the Central Michigan Chippewas in the 2019 MAC Championship Game on Saturday. Neither team has made the title game since 2010, when the RedHawks won it all.
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Super Bowl 54 odds: Ravens hang on to the top spot, Pats and 49ers take a dip following Week 13 losses The NFL playoff picture is starting to crystallize in both the AFC and NFC following the events of Week 13. In turn, the oddsmakers at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook are also keying in on their Super Bowl favorites heading into the final month of the ...
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Packers' Aaron Rodgers Sees 'The 18th Hole Coming Up' on Career After Turning 36 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to play until his 40th birthday but acknowledged his career is closer to being over than beginning. "Yeah, that and seeing the 18th hole coming up, realizing I can't play forever and the opportunities don't ...
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Which out-of-state recruits could Greg Schiano target for Rutgers' 2020 recruiting class? There aren't a ton of top high school football seniors still on the market, though there are some. But which can newly-reappointed Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano bring to the fold? Here's a list of out-of-state recruits Schiano could target heading into the ...
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Fantasy Football Rankings, Week 14: Model that beat experts says start Derrius Guice, sit Patrick Mahomes The playoffs are underway in most leagues, and guiding your team to a championship means exploiting matchups when you submit your Fantasy football picks. A reliable set of Fantasy football rankings is the best way to ensure success in Week 14.
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Mets acquire Marisnick from Astros for pair of prospects NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jake Marisnickhas been acquired by the New York Mets from the Houston Astros for two prospects -- left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona. Marisnick is an excellent defender with speed but a weak hitter.
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Which nontendered free agents fit Orioles GM Mike Elias' wish list? Cyber Monday came and went, but because it also marked the day dozens of arbitration-eligible players weren't tendered a 2020 contract, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias now has more options available to complete his holiday ...
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Kentucky and Michigan to Play a Game in London Next Season Kentucky and Michigan will play a game in London in next season as part of a new deal between the men's basketball programs that lets Kentucky showcase its team abroad and gives Michigan a multiyear series against one of the top universities in the sport.
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Presidents Cup 2019: Analyzing potential US pairings and exploring Tiger's conundrum From there, the questions spin out: Where do you put someone like Webb Simpson, who in the past has been little more than a special chaperone for Bubba Watson? What about the perpetually problematic Reed? And what about the Presidents Cup rookies?
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Best of the 2019 NCAA volleyball tournament: Bracket, analysis, highlights and more Baylor enters the 2019 NCAA volleyball tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. Perennial powerhouses Stanford and Penn State could have to go through Pittsburgh to get to Pittsburgh. And Big Ten rivals Nebraska and Wisconsin could square off in the Elite ...
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What has Heat learned about Butler? 'That competitive nature, it's stronger than I thought.' The Heat knew it was getting an All-Star in Jimmy Butler when it acquired him this past summer. But during the first 21 games of the season, Heat players and coaches have had the opportunity to learn the different layers of Butler's game and personality.
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Why NASCAR Just Signed Up Four `Premier Partners' NASCAR finally unveiled its four "premier partners" on Thursday, and the best news is that most Americans have heard of Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity. The top level will be known as just the NASCAR Cup Series, no surprise, but all four will get ...
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Washington State's Leach gets 1-year contract extension PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State coach Mike Leach has agreed in principle to a one-year contract extension that could keep him at the school through the 2024 season. Leach will be paid $4 million for each year of the five-year contract, school ...
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How Devin Singletary may be able to exploit one of Baltimore's weaknesses When the Bills throw: Quarterback Josh Allen continues to get better. After a breakout game against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, Allen has now thrown for 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions in his past eight games, compiling a quarterback rating of ...
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LeBron James's blatant travel is the latest blunder by NBA refs NBA referees haven't exactly been showering themselves in glory this week. On Tuesday, the officials in the Rockets-Spurs game ruled that James Harden's very obvious dunk was not a dunk in a double-overtime game Houston would lose by two points.
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Canadiens, Maple Leafs struggling without viable backup goalie The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2019-20 season by one of four former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. David Marcoux, Rob Zettler, Rob Cookson and ...
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How two losses to Carsen Edwards last season prepared Ohio State basketball to beat Cole Anthony and North Carolina AP. Ohio State guard D.J. Carton (3) and forward Kyle Young (25) defend while North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome).
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Marcus Morris making Knicks return from dad-related injury The dangers of life as a dad cost the Knicks their most consistent player for two games. Marcus Morris is expected to return Thursday night against the Nuggets after missing back-to-back games because of cervical spasms. The culprit for his neck injury?
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Sense of urgency is sky high as 49ers prepare for vital game in New Orleans The 49ers find themselves in a unique situation. After losing to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and watching the Seattle Seahawks improve to 10-2 with a victory over the Minnesota Vikings Monday night, they fell from the top seed to No. 5 in the NFC and ...
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After participating in Colin Kaepernick's workout, wide receiver Jordan Veasy lands on an NFL team's practice squad (CNN) Jordan Veasy, one of the wide receivers who participated in Colin Kaepernick's workout last month at a high school near Atlanta, has been signed by an NFL team. On Wednesday, the Washington Redskins announced that Veasy was signed to the ...
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NBA teams 'terrified' of Warriors' 2020 draft pick, Tom Haberstroh says At the moment, the 4-19 Warriors are the furthest thing from terrifying. But a year from now, things drastically could change and that has the rest of the NBA in a panic, according to NBC Sports NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh. "The people I talk to around the ...
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Seahawks can clinch playoff berth with win or tie at Rams this week SEATTLE - The Seahawks can say hello to the playoffs if they take care of business this weekend. After its victory Monday over the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle can clinch a postseason berth at the Los Angeles Rams Sunday with a win or a tie. The Seahawks ...
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Cardiff appeals to CAS to overturn FIFA order in Sala case LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Soccer club Cardiff has formally filed an appeal to sport's highest court seeking to overturn a FIFA order it must pay Nantes a 6 million euros ($6.7 million) first payment for Emiliano Sala. An appeal hearing is likely to be held ...
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Steelers' QB Devlin 'Duck' Hodges takes on No. 1 pick Kyler Murray: Can he do it again? PennLive. Unheralded, undrafted Devlin 'Duck' Hodges flew over No. 1 draft pick Baker Mayfield and the Browns. Now comes the Cardinals' Kyler Murray, another No. 1 pick pedigree quarterback. Can Duck rise in the desert? Or will Pittsburgh fall flat in ...
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Jalen Smith's double-double helps Maryland rout Notre Dame COLLEGE PARK, Md. — (AP) — Maryland needed some time to get its offense going Wednesday night against Notre Dame. The third-ranked Terrapins' defense, though, was never a problem. Maryland held the Fighting Irish below 30 percent shooting in ...
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Clemson defense must keep an eye on Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins CLEMSON -- Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins is an action-packed thriller. He could fill theaters with his exhilarating clips. He is so dynamic, so forceful, so explosive, defenses cannot stop watching him. "You better have eyes on him," said Clemson coach ...
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NC State 69, UW 54: Badgers cut down on turnovers but poor shooting leads to another ugly loss RALEIGH, N.C. – One problem solved. One problem remains. One more loss on a résumé that isn't pretty. Wisconsin took better care of the basketball Wednesday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, but more chilly shooting from the perimeter contributed to ...
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NJ Devils coaching search: Who could replace John Hynes? NEWARK — Winning solves a lot of problems. But the New Jersey Devils haven't been winning a whole of games this season and the problems that were bubbling up under the surface caused an eruption which led to the dismissal of coach John Hynes.
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Lyle catches fire as Lobos escape in conference opener The University of New Mexico men's basketball team (8-2, 1-0 MWC) triumphed 80-78 Wednesday night against Boise State (4-3, 0-1 MWC), now having recorded a victory in their conference opener for the ninth consecutive season. Boise State got off to a hot ...
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Not a 'draft-pick guy?' 49ers' Fred Warner adds another honor BRADENTON, Fla. - It's fair to say Fred Warner is exceeding his draft-day expectations. On Thursday, 19 months after the 49ers inside linebacker was selected in the third round, he was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month. The honor came after ...
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National bowl game projections for the Ragin' Cajuns Now 10-2 going into Saturday's Sun Belt Conference championship game at No. 20 Appalachian State, and coming off last year's Cure Bowl loss to Tulane in Orlando, UL is headed to its second straight bowl game and its seventh in nine years. What follows ...
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FC Cincinnati to face DC United in home opener CINCINNATI — Soccer fans, mark your calendars: FC Cincinnati's home opener against DC United is set for March 14, 2020. For the Orange and Blue, the 2020 season starts against the New York Red Bulls March 1 and Atlanta United FC on March 7.
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Pinpointing the Purveyor of the Wild's Turnaround The start of the season wasn't great. It wasn't great by any standards, let alone Minnesota Wild standards. Minnesota was in the cellar of the Central Division, the Western Conference and the entire league after 16 games. Goal scoring was hard to come by.
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The Broncos need to see if Ja'Wuan James can play left tackle The second-most important position on the offensive side of the ball is the left tackle position. The Broncos have yet fill that hole since Ryan Clady went down with a torn ACL in 2015. John Elway and Company thought they found their future left tackle in Garett ...
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Army-Navy Game uniforms released for the Navy Midshipmen The moment we've all been waiting for... Christmas came early for Navy fans across the globe with the much anticipated release of the 2019 Army-Navy uniforms. The Navy Equipment department has been posting "false alarms" all week as they showcase ...
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Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker TJ Watt Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Month PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — T.J. Watt is continuing to build his resume for Defensive Player Of The Year. The linebacker was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. "T.J. Watt has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for ...
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Inside Ben Simmons' transition into frightening NBA defensive force amid three-point hysteria When it comes to Ben Simmons' game the first thing that comes to one's mind is always his shooting, or lack thereof. Simmons came into the league with many projecting that he was essentially a jump shot away from being the complete package, and in his ...
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Ladd-Peebles stadium shooting lawsuit faults City of Mobile, school system, others A man who was shot and wounded at a Ladd-Peebles high school football game in August has filed a lawsuit against the City of Mobile and Mobile County Public School System claiming both failed to provide adequate security and safety during the event.
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Holiday things to do NJ: Big SNOW American Dream, Six Flags Polar Coaster, house tours, music Did you enjoy your snow day on Monday, or your commute on Tuesday? No worries. The weekend is on its way. Fill it with fun: Indoor snowboarding and skiing is the focus of Big SNOW American Dream. (Photo: Courtesy of Big SNOW American Dream) ...
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