The answer might be somewhat similar to what Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson does on the field. On Monday, the two top players in the NBA spent at least a few seconds of their night marveling on Twitter about Johnson’s exploits on “Monday Night Football.” Johnson is widely regarded as the best receiver in […]
Continue reading• “One of our respected sharps took 4 with Washington.” — Westgate SuperBook assistant manager Ed Salmons. • “Early money was on Washington. Line went from [Giants] -4 to -3.5.” — Jason Simbal, CG Technology vice president of race and sports. • The line opened as high as Giants -4.5 at the Wynn race and […]
Continue readingJacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson isn’t sure what kind of reception he’s going to get on Sunday. Will he get booed? It’s not out of the question when he makes his return to Lincoln Financial Field (1 p.m. ET, CBS). Especially with the big-game atmosphere surrounding Pederson’s surprising Jaguars (2-1) taking on the undefeated Philadelphia […]
Continue readingLOS ANGELES — Standing on top of a double-decker bus driving through the city, general manager Les Snead took in the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl parade. His attire — a white long-sleeve shirt with his photo and the line, “F— them picks” — was a nod to the method that got them to the […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If recent history holds true to form, the free-spending 2021 New England Patriots should receive a bump from their seven victories earned last season. The bigger challenge will be sustaining that beyond this year. Consider that from 2016 to 2020, the team that spent the most guaranteed money in NFL free agency […]
Continue readingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State is naming Eddie George its new head football coach, sources told ESPN. George will replace Ron Reed, who had been with the Tigers since 2010 and compiled a 60-69 record. Reed’s departure is expected to be announced Monday, with George scheduled to be introduced Tuesday, sources told ESPN. George starred […]
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