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NFL 2025 Division Outlook: Can the Eagles, Chiefs and Others Repeat as Champs?
Eight NFL teams enter 2025 as defending division champions. Can the Eagles, Chiefs and others fight off rising contenders and stay on top?...
Ex-Nike CEO John Donahoe named AD at Stanford
Former Nike CEO John Donahoe will take over as the athletic director at Stanford, where he earned his graduate degree.,His first day on the job will be Sept. 8.,Donahoe, 65, comes to the position with decades of management experience. He was the CEO of Nike from 2020-24 and served on its board of di...
Detroit Lions Fumbled the Hall of Fame Game Like It Was January All Over Again
Detroit turned it over five times in Canton, echoing the playoff collapse against Washington. At least this one didn’t count. But still....
Terry McLaurin Trade Rumors: Five NFL Teams That Should Make a Move
Washington WR Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. Here are five NFL teams that should pursue the disgruntled star wide receiver....
Players to Watch in the Hall of Fame Game, from Omarion Hampton to Hendon Hooker
The Hall of Fame Game still matters. Just ask Antonio Gates. Here are five under-the-radar players to watch Thursday night in Canton....
Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday with Lions vs. Chargers. Our Hall of Fame Game expert best betting picks include Detroit -1.5 and under 32.5 points....
MLB’s Gambling Crisis Is an Existential Threat, and Rob Manfred Isn’t Taking It Seriously
MLB's gambling boom is now a threat to its future. Rob Manfred doesn’t seem to grasp how serious things have become....
Bryce Harper Fired the First Shot of the 2027 MLB Lockout
MLB star Bryce Harper reportedly told commissioner Rob Manfred to “get the f--- out” over salary cap talks. Is a lockout inevitable in the 2027 season?...
Report: Phillies' Bryce Harper cussed out commissioner
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper dropped an f-bomb on Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred in a heated confrontation last week about a potential salary cap, ESPN reported Monday.,An irate Harper reportedly got in Manfred's face and told him to "get the f-- out of our clubhouse" if h...
Who Will Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2026? Latest Odds and Predictions
Super Bowl 2026 is set for Santa Clara California. Who could perform at halftime of Super Bowl LIX? The latest betting odds offer some big names and wild cards like Miley Cyrus and Morgan Wallen....
Justin Fields Expected Back for Week 1, New York’s Biggest Win Yet
The New York Jets avoided mayhem when quarterback Justin Fields was carted off of the practice field on Thursday. He'll be back for Week 1, which is great news for the Jets....
New York Jets Just Dodged a Bullet With Justin Fields’ Toe Injury
Justin Fields avoided a major injury Thursday, and the Jets should be thanking the football gods. They might not survive a season without him....
NFL Training Camp Fantasy Questions: Rookies, Rehabs, and Redemption Hopes
NFL training camps are open, and fantasy football questions are flying. From rookie QBs to aging stars and breakout tight ends, here's what savvy managers must know before draft day....
Cincinnati Bengals’ Defense Is Falling Apart Before Training Camp Even Starts
The Cincinnati Bengals needed any help they could get defensively, and now they'll be without Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart to begin training camp due to contract disputes....
AAC introduces new name: American Conference
The American Athletic Conference is losing part of its name, announcing Monday it is rebranding as the American Conference.,As part of the change, the American also introduced what it believed to be the first conference-wide live and animated mascot -- an eagle named Soar -- and a new motto: "Built ...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Report: MLB weighing ESPN, 2 others for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ rights
ESPN has reentered the fray for Major League Baseball broadcasting rights, several months after the network and the league mutually opted out of their current deal, which was originally set to expire in three years.,This week, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with CNBC, revealing that three broadc...
Tony Clark blasts MLB salary cap idea as 'collusion' during All-Star break
MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark doubled down on his opposition to a salary cap on Tuesday, saying during All-Star festivities in Atlanta that such a change to the game's economic structure would move the game "backward.",Both Clark and commissioner Rob Manfred addressed several...
MLB commish on Twins sale: Confident 'there will be a transaction'
With the imminent sale of the Tampa Bay Rays in baseball's rearview mirror, another franchise transaction of the Minnesota Twins now assumes the spotlight.,In October 2024, the three Pohlad brothers announced they would pursue a sale of the team, which their father Carl bought in 1984. They had expe...
Rob Manfred defends ASG nod to Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski
Four days after a surprising decision to add Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the move, noting that there was no denying the excitement surrounding the fireballer.,Misiorowski, a 23-year-old who has ...