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Every team has those players whose performances outstrip their name recognition for whatever reason. Maybe the team itself is so unspectacular, that getting attention from the nation is a fool’s errand. Maybe it’s someone who was buried on the depth chart until the coaches could really see the potential. It could be that the player … Continue reading “Ernest Jones, Divine Deablo headline top underrated NFL defensive players”
Two-way player Travis Hunter Jr. is headed to injured reserve, and the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie will miss at least the next four games. Hunter was added to the injury report with a knee injury late Thursday after being listed as a full participant, and he was absent from the locker room after practice on Thursday, … Continue reading “Travis Hunter Jr. headed to injured reserve with knee injury”
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, as clocks will get turned back by one hour in the early-morning hours on Sunday. For many, that means one more hour of watching what could be a fascinating college football slate that includes a matchup of Top 25 teams when Cincinnati visits Utah, which kicks … Continue reading “Disney vs. YouTube TV could leave sports fans out in the cold”
The NFL Trade Deadline always ends up being one of the most over-hyped days in the sporting calendar. Every year we speculate about huge deals that could go down, then get disappointed as the most intriguing trade involves a 4th string depth safety only sickos have heard of before. Things could be a little different … Continue reading “7 NFL trade deadline deals we want to see, starring Patriots, Packers, and more”
Changes have arrived in Miami. Hours after losing to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football the Dolphins are parting ways with general manager Chris Grier. According to multiple sources, including Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the decision is a “mutual parting.” Grier was hired as the Dolphins general manager ahead of the 2016 … Continue reading “Chris Grier out as Dolphins general manager”
It’s time for the Dolphins to rebuild once more. The fleeting success of Mike McDaniel has given way to utter despair, as Miami’s window in the AFC never really opened. Now they’re stuck in the cellar with the Jets, and seemingly need to build the entire roster and coaching staff from the ground up starting … Continue reading “The Dolphins should have kept Brian Flores”
Few coaches in college football history, or really sports for that matter, can rival Steve Spurrier’s gift of gab. Whether it’s declaring Florida State University — “Free Shoes University,” saying star quarterback Peyton Manning only returned to college to play in the lowly Citrus Bowl, or a variety of digs, Spurrier has made a ton … Continue reading “Steve Spurrier’s personal vendetta against Georgia ignited a half-century-long beef”
We wrap up our series of the 100 best rivalries in men’s college basketball with our final list breaking down the top 25. Check out our previous lists as we break down the top 100 rivalries in men’s college basketball: No. 100-76 No. 75-51 No. 50-26 25. St. John’s vs. UConn St. John’s was initially … Continue reading “Men’s college basketball’s 100 greatest rivalries: No. 25-1”
Dee Kantner is trading in her whistle for a microphone. The 65-year-old who has been a referee in women’s college basketball since 1984 has seemingly officiated her last game. Kantner retired from her longtime profession earlier this year, but isn’t totally stepping away from the game. Beginning next week, she’ll begin a stint as a … Continue reading “ESPN hires longtime referee as rules analyst for women’s college basketball”
This week we’ve asked for your help in picking the ultimate Halloween candy in what we called “MUNCH MADNESS.” After all the votes were tallied, debates were had, and lobbying is done we have declared a winner. Before we get to who cuts down the Halloween net, we need to establish the method for how … Continue reading “Declaring the champion of our 64 candy Halloween bracket”