For the second straight year, we collectively counted out Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. And for the second straight year, they’re making us all look really stupid. Tampa is off to a 2-0 start and Baker is playing some great football. Over his last 10 starts, he leads the NFL in passing touchdowns (22) and is tied with Josh Allen …

Sep 19, 2024, 11:34 AM ET Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be re-evaluated in seven days after having his appendix removed Wednesday, the team said Thursday. Guhle, 22, posted 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) in 70 games — all career highs — during his second NHL campaign in 2023-24. He has collected 40 points (10 goals, 30 assists) …

Since their offseason arrival, the Cincinnati Bearcats football staff figured the addition of several key transfers would help the program immensely. Among the 25 who previously played at other schools, were three from Ohio State who had all played Power Four football in big venues. As expected, tight end Joe Royer, running back Evan Pryor and safety Kye Stokes have …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst The NFL season is just a couple of weeks in, but injuries and poor play already have some fans eagerly looking ahead to the future. That is the purpose of a mock draft written this early. We are pinpointing positions that may require an upgrade for each NFL roster and providing you with an opportunity …

Welcome to Week 3! As we progress further into the fantasy football season, the “make or break” list will start to take on a different from. Once heralded superstars become riskier plays, role players ascend into flex-worthy territory and defensive matchups are a bigger factor. Coming off a week with injuries across all positions, many fantasy managers are dipping into …

Most people reading this column are casual sports bettors because — let’s be real — if you were a professional, you’d have no need to read my thoughts on anything. While I consider myself a casual bettor, too, there are times in this column when I use terminology that isn’t understood by everybody. For instance, several readers want to know …

Two teams looking for success will meet in a key AFC East battle when the New England Patriots take on the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. New York snapped a 15-game losing streak to New England in their last matchup on January 7, earning a 17-3 win. The Patriots (1-1), who have failed to reach the postseason in …

Altogether, passing in the NFL is down through two weeks. Crazy, right?  While the dip in league-wide production through the air can’t be pinned on one specific passer, of course, can any of these household names who’s started slowly rebound in Week 3? Let’s rank five quarterbacks by their likelihood of bouncing back this weekend. The likelihood labels I’m selecting …

Geneva, West Aurora, Oswego East, St. Charles North and Yorkville are picks to click for the fourth week of the regular season. Geneva (3-0, 1-0) at Lake Park (2-1, 0-1) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: Senior quarterback Tony Chahino continues to impress entering second week of DuKane Conference play, completing 69% of his passes (29 of 42) for 750 …

Getty Images When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down with a concussion in Week 2, it didn’t take long for some to advocate for a potential Ryan Tannehill reunion. Now we may know why it’s yet to come to fruition, with Miami recently adding former Baltimore Ravens fill-in Tyler Huntley instead. While Tannehill “does want to return” to the field …

Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at six players with bust potential in Week 3. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your roster or available options …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are an inseparable duo. They’re the picture of on-field chemistry. Or — they were. So far this season, the two Kansas City Chiefs stars haven’t been in sync.  In two games, Kelce has just seven targets for four catches and 39 yards. No touchdowns. That’s a bizarre stat line for one …

Teams looking to get off to a fast start to Sun Belt Conference play meet when the South Alabama Jaguars take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Thursday night in Boone, N.C. Appalachian State has won four of the previous five meetings between the schools. The Jaguars (1-2), who are coming off a school and conference-record 87-10 win over Northwestern …

A pair of 1-1 AFC East rivals will meet on Thursday Night Football as the New York Jets host the New England Patriots. The spotlight will be on Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he makes his season debut in front of the home fans, but the backfields could be where many bettors focusing on NFL props gravitate. A pair of workhorse …

The New England Patriots are 23-3 against the Jets since the start of the 2011 NFL season, but the main reasons for those lopsided results are no longer involved. For New England, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were key reasons for New England’s success. For the Jets, overmatched quarterback play often led to their demise. For Jets vs. Patriots on …