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2019 NFL Divisional Round: X-factors for eight remaining teams For the second straight year, Wild Card Weekend produced three road winners. Wild indeed! This sets up an enticing Divisional Round that features, in chronological order ... 1) A matchup between two extremely disruptive defensive fronts when Minnesota ...
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Eagles' Howie Roseman apologizes for 'disappointing' season, says tough decisions coming on veteran players PHILADELPHIA – Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, somber and subdued, took the blame Wednesday for what he called a "disappointing" season, saying his performance needs to be better, and that "there's a lot to do going forward." Sure, the ...
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Vikings at 49ers odds, expert picks against spread: Predictions, TV info for divisional round playoff game Eight teams remain in the hunt for a Super Bowl title as we head into the divisional round, where the first matchup pits one of two No. 6 seeds to pull off the upset in the first round against the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The 49ers have home-field advantage by the ...
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Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz to enter NFL draft Wisconsin starting center Tyler Biadasz announced Wednesday he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. ESPN's Mel Kiper rates Biadasz as the No. 1 center -- and No. 24 NFL draft prospect overall -- on his latest Big Board. "The last three years ...
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Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm decides to enter NFL draft after junior season Georgia junior Jake Fromm is giving up his final year of eligibility and declaring for the NFL draft, making the Bulldogs' quarterback position a big uncertainty for 2020. If Fromm returned, the Bulldogs would have been a legitimate contender for the College ...
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Oliver Luck says his son, former NFL quarterback Andrew Luck, does not appear to have a desire to play again Andrew Luck has stayed out of the public eye after announcing his shocking retirement just before the start of the 2019 season. Luck, a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback and first overall pick in the 2012 draft, said at the time that lingering injuries was the main ...
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Williams has no timetable for Hurricanes season debut RALEIGH, N.C. -- Justin Williams is back with the Carolina Hurricanes, but there is no timetable for his return to the lineup. "[Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour] and I will talk through it," the 38-year-old forward said Wednesday. "It's in our hands now. I'm just ...
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Former Michigan State football coach George Perles dies at 85 George Julius Perles, the polarizing and outspoken former Michigan State University football player, coach, athletic director and Board of Trustees member, died late Tuesday night, the school announced. Perles also was know for being an assistant with the ...
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Titans, Ravens Flush With Heisman Winners; Which Will Have Biggest Impact? NASHVILLE – Five Heisman Trophy winners. One game. It is one of the interesting subplots of Saturday's NFL divisional playoff contest between the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. Five of the last 11 winners of college football's top individual honor ...
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QB Phil Jurkovec Puts Name In The Transfer Portal Notre Dame sophomore quarterback Phil Jurkovec has entered his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal and will look to leave Notre Dame after just two seasons. Jurkovec came to Notre Dame as a highly touted quarterback from Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine Richland ...
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Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers All-Star center ruled out Thursday vs. Celtics with left ring finger injury On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will try and move to 3-0 against the rival Boston Celtics on the season without their best player as All-Star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the contest. The big man suffered a left ring finger injury during the ...
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Pacers' Victor Oladipo Plans to Make Season Debut Jan. 29 in Return from Injury Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will make his return Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls, a year after suffering a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. "That could change, that might not change, who knows?" Oladipo told Shams Charania of Stadium of the ...
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Lakers' Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fall LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis plans to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after he bruised his buttocks in a nasty fall. The Lakers announced encouraging news about their six-time All-Star's health Wednesday, a day after ...
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Northwestern vs. Indiana odds: 2020 college basketball picks, Jan. 8 predictions from proven projection model The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Northwestern Wildcats at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Assembly Hall. Indiana is 11-3 overall and 9-1 at home, while Northwestern is 5-8 overall and 1-3 on the road. Indiana has failed to cover in five of its last six games ...
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Baseball's sign-stealing scandal could turn into the PED era all over again We've reached the point in Major League Baseball's sign-stealing scandal where a new and bigger question has emerged beyond whether the Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox cheated. It's bigger than both the Astros, the team whose garbage-can banging ...
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Orioles pitcher Miguel Castro robbed at gunpoint while training in Dominican Republic Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Miguel Castro had a terrifying experience on Tuesday that left him fearing for his life. He posted on Instagram that he was robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic at his training facility. He was able to get away safely after ...
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What Matt Rhule had to say about Cam Newton and building his Panthers coaching staff Matt Rhule lived up to the hype Wednesday during his introductory news conference as the Carolina Panthers' head coach — he wasn't afraid to admit what he doesn't know, and he's eager to learn. Here are the highlights of Rhule's news conference.
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Portland Thorns acquire No. 1 pick in NWSL draft from Orlando Pride The Portland Thorns acquired the No. 1 pick in next week's National Women's Soccer League college entry draft from the Orlando Pride, sparking new intrigue in what had been viewed as a potentially lackluster event. The Thorns sent the Pride defender ...
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Adidas unveils 2020 NHL All-Star Game jerseys and a lot of people hate them As a huge hockey fan myself, it's not exactly news when the NHL does something that most of its fans dislike. That's what we call "business as usual." However, there are still certain times when we all have no choice to be, like, "damn, they thought this was a ...
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Hawks' Trae Young Donates to Help Cancel $1M Medical Debt for Atlanta Residents Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has impressed on the court, and he is also making fans off the court with his generosity. Young partnered with RIP Medical Debt and donated $10,000 through his foundation, which helped cancel $1,059,186.39 worth of ...
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Inbox: It's a team game Bruce from New Canaan, CT. Even though they have gone about things in slightly different ways, the Packers' and Seahawks' seasons are quite similar. As judged by yards gained versus yards surrendered, both teams are about middle of the pack in the NFL ...
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Warriors' Steve Kerr fined $25K for on-court tirade Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been fined $25,000 for his tirade during Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Kerr was ejected late in the second quarter of a 111-98 loss after getting consecutive technical fouls from referee Jason Goldenberg.
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Luka Doncic's Reluctance To Embrace Superstardom Is Reminiscent Of A Mavericks Legend As Luka Doncic slumps into the leather rolling chair in front of his locker, he begins fielding questions from the throng of reporters surrounding him. He answers question timidly with short responses and deflects praise. Speaking with Doncic, you wouldn't ...
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Bills' Defensive Line Coach Bill Teerlinck Leaving For Virginia Tech Virginia Tech football announced the hiring of Bill Teerlinck as their defensive line coach on Wednesday afternoon. The news comes one day after Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he didn't expect to make any moves with his staff during his season ...
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Antoine Winfield Jr., Son of Former Pro Bowl CB, Declares for 2020 NFL Draft Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is leaving the University of Minnesota early to declare for the 2020 NFL draft. The redshirt sophomore announced his decision on Instagram: "I looked up to my dad [three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield], and watched ...
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Black coaching hires still at dismal level in NFL A year ago, Richard Lapchick was at least willing to consider it might be cyclical. Not any longer. Not after all but one of the coaching vacancies in the NFL have been filled. Not after — in a league where 70% of players are minorities — blacks have been hired ...
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Quick Scout: Trying to make sense of the KU-Iowa State line Before every KU men's basketball game, The Star's Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks' upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction. Wednesday's game: No. 3 Kansas at Iowa State, 7 p.m., Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa. TV/streaming: ESPN+.
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Tom Brady was a Merrill Lynch intern in the '90s—here's what his former boss says about him Long before Tom Brady was considered the GOAT (aka, greatest of all time) of the NFL, he was a 21-year-old University of Michigan student with a summer internship at Merrill Lynch in Ann Arbor. Brady's boss there, Oliver Owens, now 64, remembers him as ...
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On the Move: Changes to know for the 2020 season NASCAR Cup Series The scoop: In 2020, NASCAR's premier series will be known as the NASCAR Cup Series. Four brands -- Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity -- will hold Premier Partner positions. Saved to `My Liked Photos`. Jeff Curry | Getty ...
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Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell hits the transfer portal IOWA CITY — Appreciate Peyton Mansell's Iowa career for this: Back in 2017, when signing day still started in February, Mansell hung with his commitment to Iowa despite running back Eno Benjamin and all of those skilled fellow home state Texans who ...
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Detroit Red Wings' All-Star jersey unveiled; but how many guys will wear it? The NHL unveiled the All-Star Game sweaters on Wednesday that players will wear for the game on Jan. 25 in St. Louis. It's a simple yet sleek approach, with a white or black top with gray horizontal accent lines that allow each team's logo to stand out on the ...
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Blackhawks' depth takes another hit as Dylan Strome becomes latest with injury The last thing the Blackhawks need is another injury to a key player, but that's what happened in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. Dylan Strome left in the second period after twisting his right ankle before crashing awkwardly into the boards.
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A few things to fix for Alabama hoops before MSU visits Everything was in line for Alabama to start conference play on a positive note. It led Florida for more than 37 minutes Saturday and by as many as 21 in what looked like a rout in Gainesville. Having won four of five games in December, a rough start to the Nate ...
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AP source: Chirinos, Rangers close to reunion on $6.5M deal Robinson Chirinos and the Texas Rangers were close Wednesdayto a $6.5 million, one-year contract to reunite after the veteran catcher spent a season with the AL West rival Houston Astros. A person familiar with the deal said the agreement was contingent ...
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Penguins' Joseph Blandisi: Designated for waivers Blandisi was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. By waiving Blandisi, Pittsburgh is clearing the way for him to eventually be reassigned to the minors, which would free up a roster spot to activated a ...
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