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Super Bowl betting expected to decrease about 37% due to coronavirus pandemic

Super Bowl betting expected to decrease about 37% due to coronavirus pandemic

An estimated 23.2 million Americans plan to bet on Super Bowl LV, combining to risk potentially $4.3 billion — an expected decrease of approximately 37% from last year, according to research by the American Gaming Association released Tuesday. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both figures are down from last year’s estimates from the AGA, despite […]

EuroLeague Basketball suspends Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Khimki game

EuroLeague Basketball suspends Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Khimki game

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball EuroLeague Basketball officially announced the suspension of the game between Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Khimki. Here is the announcement the competition made regarding the game: “The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 24 between Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Khimki Moscow Region that was scheduled to be played on Thursday, February 4 at […]

Bradley Beal’s trade value revealed by anonymous NBA executives, per report

Bradley Beal’s trade value revealed by anonymous NBA executives, per report

Photo: Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports The Bradley Beal’s rumors are not going away, yet, with the Washington Wizards being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Mike Scotto of Hoopshype and Fred Katz of the Athletic talked on Beal’s future with the franchise on the latest episode of the HoopsHype podcast. Scotto revealed the expected […]

Kansas City Chiefs place Demarcus Robinson, Daniel Kilgore on reserve/COVID-19 list

Kansas City Chiefs place Demarcus Robinson, Daniel Kilgore on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and backup center Daniel Kilgore on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to close contact. The roster moves mark the first coronavirus-related issues ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl. As close contacts, Robinson and Kilgore still could play in Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if […]

Rockets flirt with NBA record as they beat Thunder

Rockets flirt with NBA record as they beat Thunder

Photo: Youtube.com Even without James Harden the Houston Rockets have enough shooters to be a huge threat from beyond the arc. The Rockets were close to breaking the NBA record of most three-pointers made in a game. Houston made 28 three-pointers against OKC which was a single three-pointer away from the NBA record set by […]

Former Seattle Seahawks OT Chad Wheeler enters not guilty plea in domestic violence case

Former Seattle Seahawks OT Chad Wheeler enters not guilty plea in domestic violence case

12:44 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN KENT, Wash. — Former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chad Wheeler has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of first-degree domestic violence assault, domestic violence unlawful imprisonment and resisting arrest. Wheeler entered the plea Monday morning during an arraignment at King County’s Maleng Regional Justice Center. He was ordered to remain […]

Become betting affiliate with 1xBet and how to earn

Become betting affiliate with 1xBet and how to earn

Photo: Goodsportsbooks.com Bookmaker companies are quite widespread in our time. Sports betting attracts a large number of users, which brings good income for the bookmakers themselves, and for the users too. One of the bookmaker companies, 1xBet, also invites you to become betting affiliate with 1xBet. The affiliate program, first of all, allows you to […]

The 15 rookies who have caught my eye so far this NBA season

The 15 rookies who have caught my eye so far this NBA season

After getting compared to the woeful 2000 and 2013 NBA Draft Classes leading up to draft night, the 2020 Draft Class has actually been one of the better classes in recent memory. There are a handful of players with All-Star potential, and maybe even All-NBA potential. There are also a number of solid rotation players […]

Pistons-Nuggets postponed minutes before start for COVID-19 contact tracing

Pistons-Nuggets postponed minutes before start for COVID-19 contact tracing

The NBA postponed Monday’s game between the Pistons and Nuggets in Denver just minutes before tipoff because ongoing COVID-19 contact tracing left the Pistons without the required eight available players on their roster. No makeup date has been announced. The Pistons are scheduled to play Tuesday against the Jazz in Salt Lake City. MORE: Liberty’s […]

Nuggets-Pistons game postponed minutes before tip-off

Nuggets-Pistons game postponed minutes before tip-off

JANUARY 16: Jerami Grant #9 and Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons celebrate after a basket against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Denver Nuggets-Detroit Pistons game tonight has been postponed due to an inconclusive COVID-19 […]

Super Bowl LV X-factors | Yardbarker

Super Bowl LV X-factors | Yardbarker

The performances of role players and less reliable starters will go a long way toward determining if the Chiefs can win back-to-back titles or if the Buccaneers can derail them on their home field. Here are the top X-factors from a game that will feature several famous X-factors.   Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Brown has […]

Ex-Barcelona president denies leaking Lionel Messi contract details

Ex-Barcelona president denies leaking Lionel Messi contract details

Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied leaking Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract to the media. There was a furor Sunday when Spanish newspaper El Mundo ran leaked documents detailing the contract of the world’s best player. The details of the contract revealed that Messi picks up fixed incomes and bonus payments which amount to €138 million (£112 […]

Magic’s Aaron Gordon out 4-6 weeks

Magic’s Aaron Gordon out 4-6 weeks

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dribbles during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter) Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has a severe left ankle sprain and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, according to Shams Charania. Despite the severe sprain, there is no fracture. […]

Ranking the QB matchup of every Super Bowl

Ranking the QB matchup of every Super Bowl

Fair or not, quarterbacks get a healthy amount of praise and/or criticism for their teams’ success. Having the ball in your hands tends to have certain responsibilities, after all. Whether it’s playing mistake-free or carrying their teammates on their backs, quarterbacks play a huge part in the outcome of a game, especially the Super Bowl. […]

Stephen A. Smith makes a prediction about Warriors’ championship outlook next season

Stephen A. Smith makes a prediction about Warriors’ championship outlook next season

Photo: Rick Bowmer/Associated Press One of the most outspoken commentators around Stephen A. Smith and retired hip hop performer-turned-ESPN analyst Max Kellerman debate the odds of the Golden State Warriors winning more NBA championships once sharpshooter Klay Thompson returns from injury. (2:40​) Stephen A. makes a bold prediction about Golden State’s championship outlook next season: […]

Here’s what the Lions could’ve received for Matthew Stafford instead of Jared Goff

Here’s what the Lions could’ve received for Matthew Stafford instead of Jared Goff

Matthew Stafford’s stock is only rivaled by that of GameStop, apparently. According to multiple reports, the Rams weren’t the only team interested in trading for the new Rams quarterback. In fact, there were six teams interested in trading for the veteran QB, offering formal trade packages up front, with some offering more immediate NFL draft compensation […]

LDLC ASVEL released Allerik Freeman

LDLC ASVEL released Allerik Freeman

Photo: LDLC ASVEL The two sides have mutually decided to end their contract, per the club’s announcement. Freeman and his agent wanted to search for a new playing destination after the club’s adjustments and repositioning and the player’s limited playing time. The club wished the player the best of luck in his future career. Previous […]

Who’s in mix, getting closer and years away?

Who’s in mix, getting closer and years away?

6:55 AM ET NFL NationESPN Thirty other NFL teams want to be in the position of the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers — one win away from a Super Bowl title and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Unlike for the Chiefs and Bucs, the biggest obstacle facing many teams in getting to championship contention […]

Jan Vesely named Euroleague MVP of January

Jan Vesely named Euroleague MVP of January

Photo: Euroleague Basketball Fenerbahce’s Jan Vesely is the Euroleague MVP of the month January. The veteran center helped his club have a dreamy month in the Euroleague. The former Euroleague champion posted the highest performance index rating in the league over six games in January to lead Fenerbahce to a 6-0 record and a tie […]

Furkan Korkmaz discusses Sixers’ comeback win over Pacers

Furkan Korkmaz discusses Sixers’ comeback win over Pacers

Photo: ESPN.com The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in the hole during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday going down by 20 and then down by 15 in the fourth quarter. Furkan Korkmaz was crucial in the Sixers’ rally to come back and win the game without Joel Embiid. The Sixers’ […]

Oilers vs. Senators takeaways: It’s ’80s night in Edmonton

Oilers vs. Senators takeaways: It’s ’80s night in Edmonton

The Oilers played Sunday like they were back in the franchise’s Stanley Cup days. They scored five goals in the first period and three more in the second and steamrolled the last-place Senators 8-5 in Edmonton. A few of the current Oilers even got their names mentioned alongside Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier with their performances: — Leon Draisaitl […]

Kendrick Perkins reacts to Russell Westbrook’s 41-point game vs the Nets

Kendrick Perkins reacts to Russell Westbrook’s 41-point game vs the Nets

Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images Kendrick Perkins reacted to the stellar performance of Russell Westbrook in the late thriller against the Brooklyn Nets. Westbrook exploded with 41 points (16/26 shooting, 4/7 from beyond the arc), 10 rebounds and eight assists, as the Washington Wizards survived the Nets (146-149). “For anybody doubting Russ, that was for you. […]

Marcus Morris calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the ultimate pro’

Marcus Morris calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the ultimate pro’

Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Marcus Morris had nothing but good words to say about his teammate in the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard. Morris said Leonard has adopted a different approach this season, calling him ‘the ultimate pro’. “Kawhi is just like the ultimate pro… Personally I think I do see the motivation. He’s definitely […]

Marcus Morris calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the ultimate pro’

Marcus Morris calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the ultimate pro’

Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Marcus Morris had nothing but good words to say about his teammate in the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard. Morris said Leonard has adopted a different approach this season, calling him ‘the ultimate pro’. “Kawhi is just like the ultimate pro… Personally I think I do see the motivation. He’s definitely […]

Lakers’ Anthony Davis speaks on Alex Caruso’s impact

Lakers’ Anthony Davis speaks on Alex Caruso’s impact

Photo: Getty Images via CBS Alex Caruso is a steady contributor for the Los Angeles Lakers doing all the small things in both ends of the floor, especially in the closing moments of a game. The Lakers’ superstar Anthony Davis praised Caruso for his ability to affect the game in a positive way every time […]

Who will win Super Bowl 2021? Pick, prediction, odds for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55

Who will win Super Bowl 2021? Pick, prediction, odds for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55

Super Bowl 55 features a generational quarterback matchup for all ages.   Which generation wins out? Tom Brady, 43, led the Buccaneers to a 31-26 victory against Green Bay in the NFC championship game at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Brady will be making his 10th Super Bowl appearance and has a chance to win his seventh Super Bowl championship – an unprecedented accomplishment considering the […]

Damian Lillard calls the game for the Blazers

Damian Lillard calls the game for the Blazers

Photo: Abbie Parr/Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard dropped 44 points and led the Blazers to a comeback win over the Chicago Bulls. Dame Time was in full effect last night: Previous articleWarriors’ Klay Thompson says he’s feeling good in his rehab Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net […]

Success, trust and burnt ends

Success, trust and burnt ends

Editor’s note: This story originally ran on Dec. 2, 2020. The story has been re-published ahead of the Chiefs’ appearance in Super Bowl LV. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Eric Bieniemy was a free-agent running back in 1999, he had some relatively lucrative contract offers with other teams. He instead signed a deal for the […]

Super Bowl odds, spread, line: Buccaneers home underdogs for Super Bowl 55 vs. Chiefs

Super Bowl odds, spread, line: Buccaneers home underdogs for Super Bowl 55 vs. Chiefs

The betting line, point spread and over/under for Super Bowl 55 all contain a history factor: For the first time, there will be an actual home team in the game. The Buccaneers punched their ticket to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., by beating the Packers in Sunday’s NFC championship game. They’ll host the AFC champion (and reigning […]

Warriors’ Klay Thompson says he’s feeling good in his rehab

Warriors’ Klay Thompson says he’s feeling good in his rehab

Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/Associated Press Klay Thompson spoke for the first time since his Achilles injury and said he is feeling good being back with his teammates during rehab. The Warriors’ superstar offered his amusing insights speaking with Bob Fitzgerald and Kelenna Azubuike during Golden State’s blowout win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday. Speaking for the […]

Frank Vogel reacts to Alex Caruso’s crucial defensive play vs. Celtics

Frank Vogel reacts to Alex Caruso’s crucial defensive play vs. Celtics

Photo: David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Los Angeles Lakers barely avoided a three-game losing streak as they took a narrow one-point win against the Boston Celtics (96-95). Towards the end of the game Alex Caruso made crucial defensive play as he intercepted Boston’s fast break preventing them for making an easy basket which would have given […]

LeBron James passes Derek Fisher on the all-time wins list

LeBron James passes Derek Fisher on the all-time wins list

Photo: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times LeBron James has passed Derek Fisher on the all-time wins list in the NBA, after the victory of the Los Angeles Lakers over the Boston Celtics. James had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, helping his team defeat their rivals (96-95) and snap a two-game losing streak. […]

Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Lions dealing QB to Rams for Jared Goff, picks, report says

Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Lions dealing QB to Rams for Jared Goff, picks, report says

The Lions, it appears, have moved quickly to trade Matthew Stafford after agreeing to part ways with their longtime quarterback. Detroit will deal Stafford to the Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round draft picks and a third-round pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday night. The deal cannot become official until after […]

Magic Johnson happy to see the Lakers defeat rivals Celtics

Magic Johnson happy to see the Lakers defeat rivals Celtics

Photo: Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press Magic Johnson reacted to the Los Angeles Lakers surviving a late thriller over rivals Boston Celtics at TD Garden (96-95). Johnson, who has been part of the rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics, took to Twitter and shared his excitement for the victory of the defending champions. “Whew!! The Lakers […]

Notable Super Bowl betting trends

Notable Super Bowl betting trends

Super Bowl LV is set, with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs ready to battle Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 7. Here are some betting nuggets to get you prepared for the big game. Super Bowl betting trends to know Favorites have covered two straight Super Bowls […]

Patrick Reed lands in another PGA Tour rules controversy

Patrick Reed lands in another PGA Tour rules controversy

Golfers at all levels are obliged to play by the honor system. That includes PGA Tour pro Patrick Reed, who has gained a reputation for being less than honorable. Reed, the No. 11 player in the world, opened himself up for more accusations of cheating with what he did on the 10th hole at Torrey Pines […]

Iman Shumpert finalizing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, per report

Iman Shumpert finalizing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, per report

Photo: Tony Dejak/Associated Press Iman Shumpert is one step away from his return to the NBA, as he is expected to join the Brooklyn Nets. As Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, Shumpert is finalizing a deal with the Nets and will sign with the team in the coming hours or days. Following the James […]

Mike James is staying with CSKA Moscow

Mike James is staying with CSKA Moscow

Photo: Euroleague Basketball CSKA Moscow and Mike James will not part ways, as the club announced earlier today. Despite the incident between the player and the club last week, the two sides mutually decided to work through this together and solve any conflict that might had been caused. We remind you that Mike James was […]

Tristan Thompson on game vs. Lakers: “It’s going to be a bloodbath”

Tristan Thompson on game vs. Lakers: “It’s going to be a bloodbath”

Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers will face off on Saturday for one the greatest NBA rivalries. It will also be a game between two former teammates Tristan Thompson and LeBron James who won a championship together in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson is looking forward to playing […]

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Texans committed to QB, have ‘zero interest’ in moving him

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Texans committed to QB, have ‘zero interest’ in moving him

Texans general manager Nick Caserio and coach David Culley added another wrinkle to the Deshaun Watson trade sweepstakes. Namely, by saying there are no sweepstakes. During Culley’s introductory news conference Friday, both he and Caserio addressed the Watson trade rumors, saying Houston remained committed to the disgruntled signal-caller despite his trade request. Caserio preempted any […]

Paul George on his athleticism: “Still got a little left in the tank”

Paul George on his athleticism: “Still got a little left in the tank”

Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers star forward Paul George addresses the media after the LA Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 116-90. George analyzes the win and talks about how great it is to be back with the team: Previous articleBrad Stevens reflects on Celtics-Lakers rivalry ahead of Saturday’s clash Erikas is an Editor […]

‘A bit more hesitant’ has been NL Central’s unofficial slogan this offseason

‘A bit more hesitant’ has been NL Central’s unofficial slogan this offseason

Seven paragraphs into the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s story about the Cardinals signing free-agent starter Adam Wainwright to a one-year deal, beat writer Derrick Goold wrote this sentence: “But in the Tightened Belt of the Midwest’s NL Central cities, the Cardinals’ $8 million guarantee to Wainwright is more spending committed to free agents than the four […]

Brad Stevens reflects on Celtics-Lakers rivalry ahead of Saturday’s clash

Brad Stevens reflects on Celtics-Lakers rivalry ahead of Saturday’s clash

Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Brad Stevens claimed the Celtics-Lakers game will be a great opportunity for everyone to savor the experience of one of the most historic rivalries in sports. (via masslive.com) “You always have to remind yourself what you at 8 years old would have thought. What you at 15 years old would have […]

Los Angeles Rams explore trade scenarios for Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams explore trade scenarios for Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford considers the Los Angeles Rams a viable contender in his trade market, sources told ESPN on Friday. While it’s unclear what the Rams can do with quarterback Jared Goff‘s long-term deal on the books, they’ve inquired about Stafford’s services and explored what it would take to get something done with […]

Bradley Beal to Lakers not happening soon?

Bradley Beal to Lakers not happening soon?

Photo via yahoo.com Despite bringing in Russell Westbrook this offseason, the Washington Wizards are struggling to climb from the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The team is now a four-game losing streak and has the worst record in the league with 3 wins and 12 losses. Bradley Beal expressed frustration with the losses. The fact […]

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will not return in 2021

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will not return in 2021

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Veteran defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, one of the few assistant coaches Matt LaFleur retained from the previous Green Bay Packers coaching staff, is out after three years with the team and two under LaFleur, the team announced Friday. The move comes despite Pettine getting the Packers back into the top 10 […]

Russell Westbrook ejected for shoving Rajon Rondo in first meeting since playoffs

Russell Westbrook ejected for shoving Rajon Rondo in first meeting since playoffs

Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo on Friday were matched up for the first time since Westbrook yelled at Rondo’s brother during a playoff game last year. Things got testy between them again. The veteran guards, now playing for teams other than the ones they represented in the Orlando bubble, first had words in the first […]

Real Madrid retains fourth place in the standings after win vs ALBA Berlin – EuroLeague Round 23: Results and Highlights

Real Madrid retains fourth place in the standings after win vs ALBA Berlin – EuroLeague Round 23: Results and Highlights

Previous articleRussell Westbrook takes blame for altercation with Rajon Rondo Yiannis Bouranis is a 28-year-old sports journalist, with a Master’s degree in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University. Yiannis is TalkBasket’s Chief Editor and has covered the EuroLeague Final Four (2017 – 2019), the FIBA Basketball World Cup (2019) and the NBA Paris Game (2020) […]

New coach Nick Sirianni noncommittal on future of Carson Wentz, Eagles QB questions

New coach Nick Sirianni noncommittal on future of Carson Wentz, Eagles QB questions

PHILADELPHIA – New Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he “can’t answer” whether quarterback Carson Wentz will be on the team in 2021, as he is in the process of “evaluating everything.” “What we need to do is evaluate the entire roster,” Sirianni said at his introductory news conference Friday. “We have two quarterbacks in […]

Nolan Arenado trade analysis: Cardinals add needed offense in deal with Rockies

Nolan Arenado trade analysis: Cardinals add needed offense in deal with Rockies

NL Central teams hadn’t been doing much in the offseason until the Cardinals went to work Friday night. St. Louis reportedly agreed to acquire third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Rockies in a trade. Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported that Colorado will also send the Cards about $50 million and that Arenado will defer salary. The […]

Anthony Davis calls the Nets ‘a threat’ to the Lakers’ chances to repeat

Anthony Davis calls the Nets ‘a threat’ to the Lakers’ chances to repeat

Photo: Lakers Daily Anthony Davis knows the Brooklyn Nets will be one of the toughest challenges the Los Angeles Lakers will face en route to their second straight title. Davis called the Nets ‘a threat’ to the chances of the Lakers to repeat this season. “They’re definitely a threat. They’re a team that can score […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Vita Vea, back from ankle fracture, had faith in return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Vita Vea, back from ankle fracture, had faith in return

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea never gave up hope of returning this season despite fracturing his ankle in Week 5. The 2018 12th overall draft pick was activated from injured reserve last week, and after two days of practice and a walk-through last week, he played 32 snaps in the […]

The strangest fact or story from every Super Bowl

The strangest fact or story from every Super Bowl

Sometimes the game is a blowout, and sometimes the game is close. Either way, the Super Bowl almost always delivers something unusual, be it a play on the field, a halftime incident, a new technological innovation, or even the implementation of new rules and game-day standards. Let’s take a look at some of the most […]

Remembering John Chaney: Outburst just a chapter in the story of a coaching great

Remembering John Chaney: Outburst just a chapter in the story of a coaching great

His career as a college basketball coach led him, eventually, probably several years too late but certainly in time for him to appreciate the experience, to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That’s as good as it gets in John Chaney’s business, and that honor was attached to him for exactly two decades of […]

Rockets assigning Kevin Porter Jr. to G League

Rockets assigning Kevin Porter Jr. to G League

Photo: Getty Images The Houston Rockets are assigning newly-acquired Kevin Porter Jr. to the G League, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The Rockets are taking a patient approach with the talented 20-year-old, who they acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 21. Porter’s off-court, personal issues led the Cavaliers to trade him. […]

VP Kyle Smith leaves Washington Football Team, takes job with Atlanta Falcons

VP Kyle Smith leaves Washington Football Team, takes job with Atlanta Falcons

After 11 years in Washington‘s organization, vice president of player personnel Kyle Smith has left to take a similar job with the Atlanta Falcons, becoming the second-highest personnel executive behind new general manager Terry Fontenot. Smith’s departure comes a year after he was promoted to his current position and helped lead a successful draft and […]

Young stars who led their teams to the Super Bowl

Young stars who led their teams to the Super Bowl

Throughout NFL history young players have announced themselves by either getting to or winning a Super Bowl. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stars who helped their teams reach the Super Bowl at age 25 or younger.   Focus On Sport/Getty Images Namath made his guarantee and then backed it up on […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George out of health and safety protocols

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George out of health and safety protocols

Photo: Harry How/Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been cleared to play against the Orlando Magic tonight, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are out of health and safety protocols and available to play tonight vs Orlando according to source. — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 29, 2021 The two players […]

Bam Adebayo vows Heat will figure things out after 6-12 start

Bam Adebayo vows Heat will figure things out after 6-12 start

Photo: Getty Images Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has vowed the team will figure things out after yet another loss on Thursday. The NBA finalists are now 6-12 on the back of their reverse to the also short-handed Los Angeles Clippers, equalling the franchise’s worse start in 18 games dating back to the 2007-08 […]

Sources — Tennessee Titans likely to promote TE coach Todd Downing to OC

Sources — Tennessee Titans likely to promote TE coach Todd Downing to OC

The Tennessee Titans are likely to promote tight ends coach Todd Downing to offensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN. Downing would replace Arthur Smith, who was named the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons earlier this month. Downing has previous experience as an offensive coordinator, serving in that role for the Raiders in 2017. The […]

Super Bowl 55 props: Five of the oddest cross-sport wagers available

Super Bowl 55 props: Five of the oddest cross-sport wagers available

Super Bowl bettors will need every bit of time between now and the evening of Super Bowl 55 to analyze all the propositions that Las Vegas sportsbooks are offering. The Superbook at the Westgate released its set Thursday night: 32 pages of wagering options that go way beyond the standard point spread, moneyline and over/under. (The Las […]