Jay PooleEverything that happens from now on happens with “less than a month to go until Selection Sunday,” and this weekend helped set a perfect stage for the regular season’s final weeks.
Everything that happens from now on happens with “less than a month to go until Selection Sunday,” and this weekend helped set a perfect stage for the regular season’s final weeks.
When the NFL offseason heats up, one of the biggest storylines to watch every year is which players get the franchise tag. Teams have a two-week window to apply the one-year tender. Players who get the tag have to either sign their tender or negotiate a long-term contract with their teams before the
When the NFL offseason heats up, one of the biggest storylines to watch every year is which players get the franchise tag. Teams have a two-week window to apply the one-year tender. Players who get the tag have to either sign their tender or negotiate a long-term contract with their teams before the
Head coach: Jason Candle (28-13, fourth year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 7-6 (66th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 8-4 (78th) After the Rockets won their first MAC title in 13 years, their 2018 reset was a bit more of a reset than expected.
Head coach: Jason Candle (28-13, fourth year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 7-6 (66th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 8-4 (78th) After the Rockets won their first MAC title in 13 years, their 2018 reset was a bit more of a reset than expected.
Le’Veon Bell has made it clear he no longer wants to play in Pittsburgh. It took some convincing, but the Steelers are finally ready to let him leave. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert confirmed that the team won’t franchise or transition tag its former All-Pro tailback, clearing Bell’s final h
Le’Veon Bell has made it clear he no longer wants to play in Pittsburgh. It took some convincing, but the Steelers are finally ready to let him leave. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert confirmed that the team won’t franchise or transition tag its former All-Pro tailback, clearing Bell’s final h
Head coach: Frank Solich (106-75, 15th year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 9-4 (54th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 8-4 (82nd) After starting 3-3, Ohio played like one of the best teams in the country, rising from 101st to 54th in S&P+ in two months.
Head coach: Frank Solich (106-75, 15th year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 9-4 (54th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 8-4 (82nd) After starting 3-3, Ohio played like one of the best teams in the country, rising from 101st to 54th in S&P+ in two months.
There are positives and negatives tonight for Liverpool after the 0-0 draw at home to Bayern. The reds created enough chances to win the game, but were unable to finish them, while Bayern did themselves have bright spots throughout the 90 minutes.
There are positives and negatives tonight for Liverpool after the 0-0 draw at home to Bayern. The reds created enough chances to win the game, but were unable to finish them, while Bayern did themselves have bright spots throughout the 90 minutes.
The biggest take from the game last night was undoubtedly the influence of Sunderland’s central three, who arguably gave the most dominant midfield performance seen by a Sunderland side so far this season.
The biggest take from the game last night was undoubtedly the influence of Sunderland’s central three, who arguably gave the most dominant midfield performance seen by a Sunderland side so far this season.
Antonio Brown keeps inching toward his seemingly unavoidable departure from Pittsburgh. Years of veiled trade threats boiled over at the end of a tumultuous 2018 season, and now his desire for a deal to free him from the Steelers is so undeniable even team owner Art Rooney seems to agree — but only
Antonio Brown keeps inching toward his seemingly unavoidable departure from Pittsburgh. Years of veiled trade threats boiled over at the end of a tumultuous 2018 season, and now his desire for a deal to free him from the Steelers is so undeniable even team owner Art Rooney seems to agree — but only
Q: We’ve finally won a game again - and now we’re over that hill it feels like we can afford to breathe a bit. But, there’s still room for improvement. If you could pick one really important thing that you’d like to see Sunderland work on and improve over the next few games, what would it be, and wh
Q: We’ve finally won a game again - and now we’re over that hill it feels like we can afford to breathe a bit. But, there’s still room for improvement. If you could pick one really important thing that you’d like to see Sunderland work on and improve over the next few games, what would it be, and wh
Remi Matthews - 8 Yes a goalkeeper who has conceded 4 deserves an 8. He was easily our best player and without several good saves and a penalty save, the game would have been a lot worse.
Remi Matthews - 8 Yes a goalkeeper who has conceded 4 deserves an 8. He was easily our best player and without several good saves and a penalty save, the game would have been a lot worse.
Aston Villa deployed a midfield trio of Glenn Whelan, Conor Hourihane and John McGinn on Saturday with Whelan operating behind Conor (on the left) and McGinn (on the right). It seemed to be a more aggressive setup than the one used in a 1-0 loss to Brentford on Wednesday but was it anymore successfu
Aston Villa deployed a midfield trio of Glenn Whelan, Conor Hourihane and John McGinn on Saturday with Whelan operating behind Conor (on the left) and McGinn (on the right). It seemed to be a more aggressive setup than the one used in a 1-0 loss to Brentford on Wednesday but was it anymore successfu
Another game, another draw for Jack Ross’ men - the seventh in nine matches. Sunderland remain unbeaten at home this season, yet recent results have not been those of a side challenging for automatic promotion.
Another game, another draw for Jack Ross’ men - the seventh in nine matches. Sunderland remain unbeaten at home this season, yet recent results have not been those of a side challenging for automatic promotion.
Le’Veon Bell turned 27 on Monday. The former Michigan State running back was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with a second-round pick in 2013, and by the end of the 2014 season he was a first-team All-Pro. By definition, he was the best in the world at his job and got there at age 22.
Le’Veon Bell turned 27 on Monday. The former Michigan State running back was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with a second-round pick in 2013, and by the end of the 2014 season he was a first-team All-Pro. By definition, he was the best in the world at his job and got there at age 22.
Bayern Munich’s last match before they take on Liverpool in the round of 16 took place on Friday evening against Augsburg. The German champions ended up winning the match 3-2, but that’s a rather generous result considering the first half calamity Bayern experienced. They even conceded an own goal w
Bayern Munich’s last match before they take on Liverpool in the round of 16 took place on Friday evening against Augsburg. The German champions ended up winning the match 3-2, but that’s a rather generous result considering the first half calamity Bayern experienced. They even conceded an own goal w
The 2019 offseason is underway, and clubs across the NFL have until March 13 to get their free agency plans in order. And, for some long-tenured veterans, it could mean an uncomfortable phone call from their general managers.
The 2019 offseason is underway, and clubs across the NFL have until March 13 to get their free agency plans in order. And, for some long-tenured veterans, it could mean an uncomfortable phone call from their general managers.
Ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, a former star of Netflix’s Last Chance U can make history as the first regularly featured player from the show to be drafted. Linebacker Dakota Allen, from Texas Tech, spent the 2016 season at East Mississippi Community College. He was on the show in Season 2, which aire
Ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, a former star of Netflix’s Last Chance U can make history as the first regularly featured player from the show to be drafted. Linebacker Dakota Allen, from Texas Tech, spent the 2016 season at East Mississippi Community College. He was on the show in Season 2, which aire
The Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars have both lost four of their last five games. Something has to give on Tuesday night when the two teams meet in Dallas. Nashville is a slight road underdog going off at -105 on the NHL odds in Dallas at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Dallas will be r
The Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars have both lost four of their last five games. Something has to give on Tuesday night when the two teams meet in Dallas. Nashville is a slight road underdog going off at -105 on the NHL odds in Dallas at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Dallas will be r
There’s good news and bad news if you’re an NFL team in need of a veteran quarterback in 2019. The good news is there’s a wide array of options available in what will be a buyer’s market. The bad news is it’s a flawed market, with not so much as a Kirk Cousins-type impact player to be found.
There’s good news and bad news if you’re an NFL team in need of a veteran quarterback in 2019. The good news is there’s a wide array of options available in what will be a buyer’s market. The bad news is it’s a flawed market, with not so much as a Kirk Cousins-type impact player to be found.
Almost every major college football program has had at least one first-round pick. But not all of them have, and some have gotten jumped in the queue over the years by smaller schools that play at lower levels. One Power 5 school in particular has had a rough go of it.
Almost every major college football program has had at least one first-round pick. But not all of them have, and some have gotten jumped in the queue over the years by smaller schools that play at lower levels. One Power 5 school in particular has had a rough go of it.
Colin Kaepernick’s nearly two-year collusion case against the NFL and its team owners is over, at least formally. On Friday, Kaepernick and former 49ers teammate Eric Reid agreed to a settlement with the league.
Colin Kaepernick’s nearly two-year collusion case against the NFL and its team owners is over, at least formally. On Friday, Kaepernick and former 49ers teammate Eric Reid agreed to a settlement with the league.
Head coach: Dana Dimel (1-11, second year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 1-11 (130th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 3-9 (130th) UTEP was pretty bad for most of Dimel’s first season and is now 1-23 over two years, but a midseason burst of competence provided a bit of hope.
Head coach: Dana Dimel (1-11, second year) 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 1-11 (130th) Projected 2019 record and S&P+ ranking: 3-9 (130th) UTEP was pretty bad for most of Dimel’s first season and is now 1-23 over two years, but a midseason burst of competence provided a bit of hope.
At the end of each conference previews run-through, I take a look at how I perceive the conference’s balance of power heading into the season. This is in no way based on schedules, so they are not predictions. This is just how I would rank the teams after writing thousands of words about each of the
At the end of each conference previews run-through, I take a look at how I perceive the conference’s balance of power heading into the season. This is in no way based on schedules, so they are not predictions. This is just how I would rank the teams after writing thousands of words about each of the
It took just 40 seconds for all the positivity that the fans had prior to the game to get wiped out. That’s how long it took Reading to kick off and for Sheffield United to score – yep you read that right – we kicked off.
It took just 40 seconds for all the positivity that the fans had prior to the game to get wiped out. That’s how long it took Reading to kick off and for Sheffield United to score – yep you read that right – we kicked off.
Former Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is a now an NFL prospect after an impressive four-year career for the Tigers. Wilkins is a likely first-round pick. But his on-field performance is only the start of why you should be happy if your team gets him.
Former Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is a now an NFL prospect after an impressive four-year career for the Tigers. Wilkins is a likely first-round pick. But his on-field performance is only the start of why you should be happy if your team gets him.
Despite having headed to the United States last summer for a pre-season tour that saw the Reds visit North Carolina, New Jersey, and Michigan while taking part in the vaingloriously-named International Champions Cup, Liverpool are set to return to America this summer.
Despite having headed to the United States last summer for a pre-season tour that saw the Reds visit North Carolina, New Jersey, and Michigan while taking part in the vaingloriously-named International Champions Cup, Liverpool are set to return to America this summer.
Maurizio Sarri’s decision to play N’Golo Kante in a more attacking midfield role has been one of the biggest points of debate this season, especially since Chelsea’s early-season form took a sharp nosedive into boring mediocrity.
Maurizio Sarri’s decision to play N’Golo Kante in a more attacking midfield role has been one of the biggest points of debate this season, especially since Chelsea’s early-season form took a sharp nosedive into boring mediocrity.
Welp, Steve Spurrier’s AAF team now has to practice in the home state of one of his biggest rivals. The Orlando Apollos, who play their home games at UCF’s Spectrum Stadium, will now have to practice in Georgia thanks to Florida’s workers’ compensation laws.
Welp, Steve Spurrier’s AAF team now has to practice in the home state of one of his biggest rivals. The Orlando Apollos, who play their home games at UCF’s Spectrum Stadium, will now have to practice in Georgia thanks to Florida’s workers’ compensation laws.
Antonio Brown and the Steelers appear to be parting ways and everyone is trying to work out how it got to this point. After extensive research I believe I’ve uncovered the root of the problem — Brown was on the cover of Madden.
Antonio Brown and the Steelers appear to be parting ways and everyone is trying to work out how it got to this point. After extensive research I believe I’ve uncovered the root of the problem — Brown was on the cover of Madden.
College football coaching is a high-turnover business, and the churn naturally leads to icy relations between some coaches. When a new coach takes over a program, he’ll almost always talk about building a culture and, broadly, changing the team to make it better. Implicit when that happens is a stat
College football coaching is a high-turnover business, and the churn naturally leads to icy relations between some coaches. When a new coach takes over a program, he’ll almost always talk about building a culture and, broadly, changing the team to make it better. Implicit when that happens is a stat
On Tuesday, Schalke face a tough test in the Champions League when they welcome Manchester City to the Veltins-Arena in the round of 16. Nabil Bentaleb will surely be involved tomorrow, as he has become a central figure for the German club since he joined them on loan (and later permanently) from To
On Tuesday, Schalke face a tough test in the Champions League when they welcome Manchester City to the Veltins-Arena in the round of 16. Nabil Bentaleb will surely be involved tomorrow, as he has become a central figure for the German club since he joined them on loan (and later permanently) from To
