Sports | |||||||
NEWS | |||||||
Picking fatal flaws and matchups to avoid for 2019 NFL playoff contenders There are no perfect teams in this NFL season. The Ravens have looked pretty close for the past two months, and the Patriots got off to one of the hottest starts in league history, but there's no team that would be a mismatch for everybody or a favorite to win on ...
| |||||||
What to watch for in Colts-Saints on 'MNF' Though the Saints are coming off a defeat to the 49ers in a game-of-the-year candidate, all is reasonably well for coach Sean Payton's bunch. It's a stark contrast to coach Frank Reich's Colts, who hobble into the Superdome on a three-game slide that has ...
| |||||||
NFL odds Week 16: Opening Patriots vs. Bills spread might surprise you It's not often a late season game between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills is very important to both teams, but that's the situation ahead of Saturday afternoon's Week 16 showdown at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots clinched a playoff spot with their ...
| |||||||
Rams' Aaron Donald, Jared Goff 'embarrassed' by blowout loss to Cowboys: 'We got beat on' ARLINGTON, TX -- They went from being the underdogs earlier in the week to become the odds-on favorite to down the Dallas Cowboys on the road, which wasn't far-fetched when considering the Los Angeles Rams were winners of three of their previous five ...
| |||||||
Rangers have Corey Kluber to lead remade rotation, but Texas has these four positions left to fill On Sunday, the Texas Rangers acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber from Cleveland in exchange for reliever Emmanuel Clase and outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. Kluber is the third (and certainly the most high-profile) starter added by the ...
| |||||||
The Browns' Disaster in the Desert: a 38-24 to the Cardinals to fall to 6-8 and destroy their playoff hopes GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was the Disaster in the Desert. The Browns were outplayed, outhustled, outcoached, and outgained by the Cardinals in a 38-24 beat down by a team that had lost six straight and were 3-9-1 heading in. And it wasn't as close as the score ...
| |||||||
NBA Power Rankings: Sixers Finding Groove Despite Offensive Question Marks The Sixers are far from the most aesthetically pleasing team in the NBA. As the league trends smaller and stresses the three-pointer, Philadelphia is an anachronism, harkening back to the league's long lineage of bully ball. The Sixers' lanes are clogged, and ...
| |||||||
College football odds, picks, lines, spreads for 2019-20 bowl games: Model reveals best predictions The 2019-20 college football bowl schedule starts on Friday. Over the course of the next three weeks, there are 39 games on the docket before the season ends with the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 13. Two of college football's ...
| |||||||
Julian Edelman apparently hampered by knee issue vs. Bengals, but already has sights set on Bills New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman may be dealing with a knee injury, but he's motivated to remain on the field for his team. On Sunday morning, Michael Giardi of the NFL Network reported that Edelman was dealing with a tendon issue in his ...
| |||||||
The NFL Hot Seat: Jon Gruden, Derek Carr can't stop this Raiders' downward spiral On Nov. 17, the Oakland Raiders won to improve to 6-4. In a weak AFC, with a favorable schedule to go, it seemed like Jon Gruden might be headed to the playoffs. A month later, the Raiders might not even avoid double-digit losses. The Raiders have lost ...
| |||||||
Raiders report card: Grades for offense, defense in 20-16 loss to Jaguars OAKLAND – Well, that didn't go well. The Raiders were hoping to win their last game at Oakland Coliseum for the fans who made this decrepit stadium special, but completely unraveled in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars and blew it. The Raiders were ...
| |||||||
Jimmy Garoppolo explains what went wrong in 49ers' surprising home loss to Falcons It appeared the last of the San Francisco 49ers' doubters died out last week with the 48-46 road victory Jimmy Garoppolo and Co. registered over the New Orleans Saints. Garoppolo put together quite possibly the best game of his career, as he completed ...
| |||||||
'Foles this, Foles that:' Brandon Brooks' passionate defense of Carson Wentz LANDOVER, Md. — Brandon Brooks was marveling about Carson Wentz after the game. How he could go out and throw for 266 yards, throw 3 TDs and no interceptions and rally the Eagles to a late win in the final seconds for a second straight week. And how ...
| |||||||
Philip Rivers uncertain of future with Chargers as difficult season nears the end Philip Rivers knows his days in a Los Angeles Chargers uniform are coming to an end, which could mean the end of his NFL career as well. Rivers isn't ready to think that far ahead, even though the Chargers are the only NFL team he's ever played for.
| |||||||
NFL Week 16 Picks: Upcoming Odds and Predictions for Full Schedule The NFL playoff field is beginning to take shape. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers all clinched postseason berths in the NFC. In the AFC, the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills also secured their spots in the ...
| |||||||
Jon Gruden apologizes to fans for losing Oakland finale The Raiders closed up shop in Oakland by sending the locals home with one last brutal loss. Jon Gruden's team gave up a 16-3 halftime lead, allowing the Jacksonville Jaguars to claw back into the game, and steal a 20-16 victory on a last-second Gardner ...
| |||||||
Late for Work 12/16: How Realistic Is a Terrell Suggs Return? Suggs Reportedly Wants to Return to Ravens. You couldn't write a better storyline. After recently being released by the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Terrell Suggs is a free agent, and a return to Baltimore is possible. "[F]or storylines, need on the field and fit ...
| |||||||
Cubs Q&A: Who is the top suitor for Kris Bryant? And who's on second? The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about the Cubs' second base situation, suitors for Kris Bryant and the future of Theo Epstein in his final mailbag of the year. Do you expect Ben Zobrist to return? Can the Cubs dump Daniel Descalso?
| |||||||
After Derrick Brown's decision, Gus Malzahn anticipates no Auburn players skipping Outback Bowl Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics. Derrick Brown, Marlin Davidson and Prince Tega Wanogho. Auburn football SEC Media Day on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Hoover, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics. Comment. By Tom Green | tgreen@al.com · Derrick Brown sent ...
| |||||||
MLB rumors: Imagining a Phillies-Cubs Kris Bryant trade blockbuster Let's put our thinking caps on. The Phillies need more high-end talent to truly compete with a win-now team. The Cubs are seemingly ready to move on from from 2016 NL MVP Kris Bryant due to a combination of rising salary, luxury tax concerns, long-term ...
| |||||||
Philip Rivers' Future With Chargers Remains Uncertain With only two games remaining on the Chargers' schedule, quarterback Philip Rivers's future with the team remains uncertain. When asked after Los Angeles' 39–10 loss to the Vikings on Sunday if he is facing his final games with the Chargers, Rivers ...
| |||||||
College Basketball Rankings: Ohio State's loss at Minnesota launches Kansas to No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 Ohio State spent its first nine games of this season creating what was, as of Sunday morning, undeniably the nation's best body of work. The Buckeyes were 9-0 with three wins by at least 25 points over top-25 KenPom opponents. So all they needed to do ...
| |||||||
Being Patrick Reed remains complicated MELBOURNE, Australia -- The words came out confidently and without rancor. All was positive, and there would be no going down any dark mine-filled roads. Patrick Reed had had enough of that. He let his clubs do the talking Sunday. Playing good golf ...
| |||||||
Sources: NBPA talking to G League about union The National Basketball Players Association is meeting with G League players this week to discuss further a plan to unionize the NBA's minor league system, league sources told ESPN. The NBPA sent an email to player agents on Monday morning to ...
| |||||||
What we learned from the Chargers' 39-10 loss to the Vikings What we learned from the Chargers' 39-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday: PHILIP RIVERS ISN'T TAKING 2020 AS A CERTAINTY: The Chargers and their franchise-icon quarterback both continue to indicate they are ...
| |||||||
MLB Trade Rumors and News: Two more big names are changing uniforms The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD that rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be the shared? Hit us up at @mlbdailydish on Twitter or @MLBDailyDish on ...
| |||||||
4-star receiver Kobe Hudson will "finally" become an official Auburn Tiger on Wednesday Kobe Hudson, a four-star receiver from Georgia, poses for a picture during his official visit to Auburn on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Comment. By Giana Han. After a year and eight months of commitment, Kobe Hudson will finally become an Auburn Tiger on ...
| |||||||
Benched Redskins corner Josh Norman says he's 'taking the high road,' will 'rise again' Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman expressed confidence that he'll "rise again" in spite of his benching this season. Norman was benched in Week 11 and played six snaps in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15 because ...
| |||||||
Sounds like Michigan football won't have any players skipping Citrus Bowl vs. Alabama One season after Michigan football saw four of its best players sit out the Peach Bowl, the Wolverines seem to be singing a different tune. There was some speculation as to whether players headed for the NFL draft, like junior defensive lineman Josh Uche, ...
| |||||||
Champions League draw pairs Christian Pulisic vs. Alphonso Davies in Round of 16 Two of North America's brightest young stars will face off in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Christian Pulisic's Chelsea will battle Alphonso Davies and Bayern Munich in a clash of titans, one of several intriguing assignments for Canadians and ...
| |||||||
Wizards' Davis Bertans may be the steal of the NBA offseason so far When the Wizards traded for Davis Bertans during the Las Vegas Summer League in July, the deal jumped out right away as an under-the-radar pick-up. All they gave up was Aaron White, a 2015 second-round pick who had remained in Europe since he was ...
| |||||||
Nikola Jokic scores 25 points, Nuggets beat Knicks 111-105 DENVER (AP) — Little went right for the Denver Nuggets in a rough third quarter. They made up for it with a big finish. Nikola Jokic scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including a late go-ahead 3-pointer, to help the Nuggets hold off the New York ...
| |||||||
Insider: Pacers figuring out how to use Myles Turner on offense INDIANAPOLIS — A trend is developing as Myles Turner reshapes his game to fit these Indiana Pacers. Being defended by smaller players because he's now sharing the starting lineup with Domantas Sabonis, he's not just posting and having his number ...
| |||||||
Jones scores twice, Packers complete season sweep of Bears Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. Oops. Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron ...
| |||||||
Mark Lerner reflects on Bryce Harper's departure in free agency The entire Donald Dell interview with Mark Lerner can be seen Tuesday, December 17, at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. Trending Now. 3:50 · Caps' dads, mentors enjoy annual road trip weekend in Tampa · 1:33 · Adrian Peterson reflects on his historic ...
| |||||||
Champions League 2019-20: Updated Odds After Round-of-16 Draw Defending champions Liverpool remain among the favourites for the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League after they drew Atletico Madrid in Monday's last-16 draw. Manchester City are the leaders in the betting alongside Liverpool, but they have been pitted ...
| |||||||
Philadelphia 76ers May Struggle To Land Shooters On Trade Market Conventional wisdom suggests the Philadelphia 76ers will need to add a shooter at the trade deadline to address one of their biggest weaknesses. However, a few obstacles might prevent them from doing so. The Sixers currently rank 24th in three-pointers ...
| |||||||
Report: NBPA, G League to Talk Union; Hope to Increase Salaries, More Benefits The NBPA and G League players are slated to meet later this month to discuss unionization, which would make the G League the first minor league sports organization in the United States with a union. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported ...
| |||||||
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins RECAP, SCORE, STATS (12/15/19) | NFL Week 15 The Philadelphia Eagles (6-7), led by quarterback Carson Wentz, meet the Washington Redskins (3-10), led by rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins, in an NFC East game in Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season on Sunday, December 15, 2019 (12/15/19) at ...
| |||||||
MLB rumors: Cubs' Kyle Schwarber to Yankees? Here's a blockbuster trade idea After re-signing Brett Gardner, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman isn't desperate to add another outfielder to the roster. He could roll with Gardner, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge as his starting three, knowing that Clint Frazier and Mike ...
| |||||||
Raptors vs. Cavaliers: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel Cleveland @ Toronto. Current Records: Cleveland 6-20; Toronto 17-8. What to Know. The Cleveland Cavaliers have quite the challenge ahead of them as they're expected to be blown off the court. They are staying on the road on Monday, facing off against ...
| |||||||
Bears' disappointing season comes down to lack of execution GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After a 12-4 record and a division title last season — coach Matt Nagy's first at the helm — many Chicago Bears fans entered this season thinking Super Bowl. Now, following a 21-13 loss to the rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday, ...
| |||||||
How Sean McDermott cultivated a culture that created a playoff caliber team When he was hired by the Buffalo Bills in the winter of 2017, he talked about cultivating a new culture based on a daily process of self-improvement. Bills fans had heard some similar messages from the previously hired head coaches that appeared in ...
| |||||||
If this was Eli Manning's last hurrah, he went out with a win and plenty of emotion If this was Eli Manning's final start at home for the New York Giants, fans at MetLife Stadium wanted to make sure the quarterback knew his contributions to the franchise were greatly appreciated. Manning received several ovations and chants of "Eli! Eli!
| |||||||
Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for Week 15 The meaning of tonight's "Monday Night Football" game is different for both teams. The Saints, who will host the Colts in a game scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, are looking to improve their standing in the NFL playoff picture a couple weeks after ...
| |||||||
NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Lakers keep streaks alive; 76ers making a move; Mavs face life without Luka Doncic As the immortal Frank "The Tank" Ricard (not to be confused with Frank "The Tank" Kaminsky) once said: We're going streaking! The last few weeks have been dominated by the Milwaukee Bucks, who have grown their robust winning streak to 18 games en ...
| |||||||
Patriots' passing game: Drops, poor throws, no chemistry CINCINNATI – Julian Edelman stood in the locker room following the Patriots' 34-13 win over the Bengals, listing all of the great things the Patriots did Sunday. "Gilly [Stephon Gilmore] showing you what he is. That dude's All-Pro," Edelman said. "J.C. Jackson ...
| |||||||
Jerry Jones says he won't assess Jason Garrett until Dallas Cowboys' season is over If you were shocked and pleasantly surprised by what transpired at AT&T Stadium on Sunday you were not alone. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admittedly didn't see Sunday's shocking 44-21 victory against the Los Angeles Rams coming. Ever the ...
| |||||||
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21 Sunday. The defending division champs are looking for Houston's fourth AFC South title in six years under coach Bill O'Brien. The Titans ...
| |||||||
Brewers make Josh Lindblom signing official, are in 'advanced' talks with outfielder Avisail Garcia The Milwaukee Brewers made official Monday morning the signing of free-agent right-hander Josh Lindblom to a three-year deal, an agreement reached at the winter meetings last week in San Diego but delayed until Lindblom underwent a physical exam.
| |||||||
See more results | Edit this alert |
You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. |
Receive this alert as RSS feed |
Send Feedback |