No. 18 Colorado and Colorado State revive the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday with the Buffaloes set to host their in-state rival. Despite the series’ rich history and the fact that just over an hour’s drive separates the campuses, this will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2019. This game also marks the first on-campus battle between …
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Previewing Eagles-Vikings with game picks and best bets, plus Aaron Rodgers breaks silence after injury
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! We’re going to start off today with some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there is football on tonight (Vikings at Eagles). The bad news is that if you don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription, you won’t be able to watch it. If you haven’t …
Read More »‘Just getting out my stance with urgency’
Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor saw his fame rise more than any other player during last week’s NFL opener against the Detroit Lions, but not for good reasons. As the Chiefs squared off in what would eventually be a 21-20 loss, many viewers, including some players, started noticing that Taylor was moving a step ahead of seemingly every …
Read More »Former Notre Dame receiver says he’d root for Coach Prime and Colorado against Irish
A former Notre Dame wide receiver has found a college football team he’d cheer for if they were to ever play the Fighting Irish. Equanimeous St. Brown, who played at Notre Dame from 2015-2017 currently plays for the Chicago Bears. He joined “The 33rd Team” podcast with his brother (and former USC star) Amon and among the topics of conversation …
Read More »Vikings vs. Eagles live updates: Top moments from Thursday Night Football
Kicking off Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) are playing host to the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) at Lincoln Financial Field (8:15 p.m. ET). Philly is coming off a narrow win over New England in Week 1, while Minnesota is aiming to secure its first win of the season after a slim loss …
Read More »J.J. Watt on Jets without Aaron Rodgers: ‘I don’t think they’re a Super Bowl contender anymore’
Aaron Rodgers might be done for the year, but Robert Saleh isn’t letting the New York Jets let go of their Super Bowl aspirations. While Saleh’s players are apparently buying in, J.J. Watt, a future Hall of Fame defensive lineman and studio analyst on “NFL Today,” isn’t totally sold. Without Rodgers, Watt feels that the 2023 Jets’ narrative might be …
Read More »Miami football recruiting: Five-star DL Armondo Blount commits, rockets Canes’ 2025 class into top 10
Getty Images The Miami Hurricanes bolstered their 2025 recruiting class with a key local addition on Thursday, landing a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Armondo Blount. The Miami Central High School standout is the No. 6 prospect in the 2025 recruiting cycle, regardless of position, and ranks No. 1 among all players from the state of Florida in that cycle, …
Read More »Bears’ Luke Getsy discusses DJ Moore’s disappointing Week 1, vows to make him part of game plan
The Chicago Bears had a tremendous opportunity in Week 1. They were hosting the rival Green Bay Packers on their home field, and were prepared to show their fans the improvements they made in the offseason. Instead, the Bears fell flat, losing 38-20. One of the main takeaways from Chicago’s loss was the disappointing offense. The Bears converted just 3 …
Read More »We’re backing two 0-1 teams in a 6-point teaser for Week 2
NFL Week 1 is done. Of the entire slate, 12 games went under the total, with seven finishing as one-point games. Low scoring and tight contests make for good teaser weeks. Here’s your option for Week 2. Record: 1-0. If you are new to betting NFL teasers or just need a refresher, here are some general guidelines to follow to …
Read More »NHLPA, Jackets players meet amid probe into Babcock phone claims
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 14, 2023, 06:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Two NHLPA executives met with Columbus Blue Jackets players on Thursday to investigate whether coach Mike Babcock violated players’ privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones, union officials told ESPN. Marty Walsh, NHLPA executive director, and assistant executive director Ron Hainsey, who …
Read More »Desert Edge football players inspired by coach who’s back after heart surgery
Sep 13, 2023; Goodyear, AZ, USA; KenAndre Jones, Desert Edge football safeties coach, goes over drills with players during practice at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear on Sept. 13, 2023. Kenandre Brown tosses footballs to his safeties as they run back and swoop in to intercept during a Goodyear Desert Edge football practice. Sometimes, he demonstrated how he wants …
Read More »Thursday Night Football odds, spread, line: Vikings vs. Eagles prediction, NFL picks by expert on 56-31 run
The Philadelphia Eagles will begin their home schedule on Thursday Night Football to open NFL Week 2. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Lincoln Financial Field for a battle between playoff teams from a year ago. Philadelphia began the 2023 season on a positive note, defeating the New England Patriots on the road last Sunday. …
Read More »NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, predictions for Week 2, 2023: Model loving Buccaneers, Cardinals
The Week 2 NFL schedule is loaded with must-see matchups and oddsmakers are predicting plenty of tight games. The Week 2 NFL odds via the SportsLine consensus list 13 of the 16 Week 2 games with a one-score spread. The tightest of the Week 2 NFL lines is Colts (-1) against the Texans, while the outlier among all the close …
Read More »College football predictions, picks, odds: Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky among best value plays in Week 3
Week 2 of the college football season provided fireworks and impactful upsets, but Week 3 is set to bring things down a bit. There isn’t a single contest between two ranked opponents, and only a handful of nonconference games boast a single-digit spread. Not to say that there aren’t games worthy of your attention. A lot of teams are kicking …
Read More »Jerry Jeudy injury update: Broncos WR full participant in practice, in line to return from hamstring in Week 2
Getty Images Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a full participant in practice on Thursday, after being limited in practice the previous day. Jeudy has been dealing with a hamstring injury, and his progression is good news for the Broncos, who could use their top wide receiver back on the field after he missed Week 1 in the team’s …
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