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Cowboys vs. Raiders Week 11 Monday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
Monday Night Football prediction for Raiders vs. Cowboys. Analysis of scoring metrics, red zone stats, and why the spread has real value on November 17th....
Grizzlies' Ja Morant (calf) out at least 2 weeks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is likely to sit out until December recovering from a Grade 1 right calf strain.,He left Memphis' game in the first quarter on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team said he would re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.,Morant, 26, scored seven points a...
No. 4 Duke set to test mettle in encounter vs. No. 25 Kansas
No. 4 Duke and No. 25 Kansas will play in numerous high-profile games this season, but when the teams meet Tuesday night as part of the Champions Classic in New York, it will be special for the participants.,"It's what dreams are made of," Duke guard Caleb Foster said. "It's what you come to Duke fo...
NCAA Hoops Predictions for Nov. 17: LSU-Tulane, Iowa State, Oregon Rivalry Picks
Breakdown of today’s top college basketball bets, including LSU vs. Tulane, Stonehill vs. Iowa State, and Oregon State vs. Oregon rivalry picks....
Report: 76ers F Paul George to make season debut Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George will make his season debut at home Monday night against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported.,The nine-time All-Star missed the first 12 games while recovering from offseason surgery on his left knee.,George, 35, was limited to 41 games in 2...
No. 18 UNC eager to keep defensive focus in meeting vs. Navy
No. 18 North Carolina will seek another stress-free outcome when it plays Navy on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,There's plenty to gain from these types of games, something the Tar Heels appreciate as they face teams with various styles.,"It's good to see different kinds of defense," North Carol...
No. 17 Michigan State plots for better effort vs. No. 12 Kentucky
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't the least bit pleased with how his team played Thursday against San Jose State.,Naturally, his mood didn't improve when the topic turned to No. 12 Kentucky, the squad that the No. 17 Spartans will face Tuesday night in the Champions Classic in New York City.,"Oh,...
Former MVP, Cy Young winner on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
A former Most Valuable Player and a former Cy Young Award winner headline the 12 first-time candidates on the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.,The Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Hall released the ballot on Monday that will be sent to more than 400 voting members from the Baseball Writers' Associ...
Michael Penix Jr. Injury Could Derail Falcons Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-7 after Week 11, and Michael Penix Jr.’s potential season-ending knee injury adds to their struggles. Kirk Cousins is set to take over, but without a first-round pick, Atlanta’s playoff hopes face major hurdles....
Top five unchanged; Michigan, TCU soar into top 10
The top five teams were unchanged while Michigan and TCU vaulted into the top 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday.,Top-ranked and defending national champion UConn (4-0) received 28 of the 32 first-place ballots, with three going to No. 2 South Carolina ...
Reports: Jets replacing QB Justin Fields with Tyrod Taylor
The New York Jets are benching quarterback Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor, according to multiple reports Monday.,The Jets (2-8) are coming off a 27-14 loss Thursday night to the New England Patriots in which Fields threw for just 116 yards on 15-of-26 passing. He finished with fewer than 200...
Why JJ McCarthy’s Slow Start Mirrors the Paths of Other NFL Late Bloomers
JJ McCarthy is off to a rocky start in Minnesota, but history shows QBs like Sam Darnold and Lamar Jackson turned early struggles into stardom. Here’s why patience may pay off....
Reports: Eagles RT Lane Johnson (foot) heading to IR
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is going on injured reserve with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The injury could sideline the six-time Pro Bowl selection for four to six weeks, per NFL Network. ,The IR move means he would miss at least the next four ga...
Report: NYRB GK Carlos Coronel heading to free agency
Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel reportedly is moving on from the New York Red Bulls after five seasons.,He did not come to terms on a new deal with the MLS club and will enter free agency when his contract expires at the end of December, The Athletic reported Monday.,Coronel, 28, made 159 MLS regular-seas...
Player admits he 'shaved points' for 'fast cash'
What motivated a college shooting guard to shave points to benefit a Las Vegas-based bettor?,Money.,University of New Orleans starting shooting guard Cedquavious Hunter admitted to shaving points, a broad label for manipulating the outcome of games for betting purposes, for only one reason.,"I was m...
Report: Season over for Dolphins CB JuJu Brents (foot)
Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents needs season-ending foot surgery, NFL Network reported Monday.,He sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 16-13 overtime win against Washington in Madrid.,Brents, 25, had five tackles against the Commanders to bring his season total to 14 in s...
Report: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) may be done for season
The knee injury that knocked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Sunday's game is potentially season-ending, ESPN reported Monday.,The second-year starter aggravated a bone bruise in his left knee early in the third quarter of the 30-27 overtime loss to the visiting Carolina Panther...
Nashville star D Walker Zimmerman entering free agency
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman's decorated tenure with the club is over and he will explore free agency, the team announced Monday.,The 32-year-old center back has been with the club since its 2020 expansion season, earning two MLS Defender of the Year trophies (2020, 2021), three MLS All-St...
Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar set for liver transplant
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said he will receive a liver transplant on Monday.,Kosar, who turns 62 next week, announced the news on Sunday night with a social-media post from his hospital bed.,"Good news is in!!! We are set for 5 AM. Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and ...
Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19 in Miami
Jake Paul will face former heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua in an eight-round boxing match on Dec. 19 in Miami, Most Valuable Promotions announced Monday.,The fight billed as "Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day" will take place at Kaseya Center and will stream live on Netflix. The fighters will wear 10-o...