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Rockets-Lakers Recap: Houston’s Losing Streak Comes To An End But At A Price
Posted on January 1, 2018, by Travis Pulver The Houston Rockets have been the best team in the NBA for much of the season, but few days before Christmas the Lakers dropped a lump of coal in their stocking. Then the Clipper added another followed by the Thunder. It...
Citrus Bowl Preview: No. 14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. No. 17 LSU Tigers
Posted on December 31, 2017, by Travis Pulver LSU was never in the national title conversation like Notre Dame at one point, but the Tigers had an interesting journey to the Citrus Bowl this year. After two solid wins, they were blown out by Mississippi State. But as...
Oakland Raiders Interested in Jon Gruden for Head Coach
Posted on December 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine When the NFL coaching carousel begins 24 hours from now, the Oakland Raiders are expected to make a push for current Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden. It's already been reported that Gruden has looked into a...
Baker Mayfield To Play in College Football Playoff Despite “Flu-Like Symptoms”
Posted on December 30, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Oklahoma Sooners and Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield picked an inopportune time to get sick. Less than 48 hours before Oklahoma faces the Georgia Bulldogs in the Rose Bowl, Mayfield is battling "flu-like symptoms."...
CFP Semifinal: Rose Bowl—No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners
Posted on December 30, 2017, by Travis Pulver Historically, the Rose Bowl is one of the best games of Bowl Season. It has always featured two of the better teams in the country and this year is no different. Well—maybe a little different. Since it is one of two CFP...
CFP Semifinal Preview: Sugar Bowl—No. 1 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide
Posted on December 30, 2017, by Travis Pulver Heading into this season, Dabo Swinney’s goal was likely to do what every champ wants to do—repeat. That goal is something that is easier said than done, of course. But as it turns out, he may have a chance to do just that...
Peach Bowl Preview: No. 12 UCF Knights vs. No. 7 Auburn Tigers
Posted on December 28, 2017, by Travis Pulver Next to the CFP Semifinal games, the Peach Bowl may have one the more interesting match-ups of Bowl Season. In one team, the UCF Knights, you have the highest scoring offense in the country. In the other, the Auburn...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Retain Dirk Koetter in 2018
Posted on December 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Dirk Koetter's job as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is safe for at least one more year. Reports surfacing Friday indicate that the team has informed Koetter that he will not be fired after Sunday's season...
New York Jets Give Extension to Todd Bowles, GM Mike Maccagnan
Posted on December 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Despite a second straight season with double-digit losses, the New York Jets like the direction they're heading. On Friday, the Jets gave contract extensions to both head coach Todd Bowles and GM Mike Maccagnan. Both...
Colorado Rockies Land Wade Davis as New Closer
Posted on December 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The top closer on the free-agent market this winter has found a new home. On Friday, the Colorado Rockies agreed to a deal with Wade Davis. The deal is reportedly worth $52 million over three years. There is also a...
The Next Face of Sports Gambling
Posted on December 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The face of sports gambling may be about to change, and it doesn't look at all the way you think. It’s not someone with an advanced degree in statistics from a prestigious university who uses all of the metrics...
Orange Bowl Preview: No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 10 Miami Hurricanes
Posted on December 28, 2017, by Travis Pulver Miami didn’t start the season as a team many took seriously as a potential national title contender. But when they whipped Notre Dame late in the season, they quickly became a fan favorite. Wisconsin was also not taken...
Fiesta Bowl Preview: No. 11 Washington Huskies vs. No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions
Posted on December 28, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Penn State Nittany Lions and Washington Huskies began the season with hopes that they would end it in the same place. Both teams hoped they would finish the season in Atlanta playing for the National Championship....
New York Giants Name Dave Gettleman New GM
Posted on December 28, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Giants have found the new leader of their front office. On Thursday, the Giants announced that they have hired Dave Gettleman as their new GM. Gettleman is a familiar face for the Giants organization. He...
Miguel Sano Accused of Sexual Assault, MLB To Investigate
Posted on December 28, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been accused of sexual assault. Betsy Bissen, a photographer, made the accusation on Twitter Thursday as part of the #MeToo movement. Bissen previously took photographs at...