There’s not much else Antonio Pierce can do to prove to the Las Vegas Raiders that he’s worth keeping around next season. The Raiders’ interim head coach, who was promoted after Josh McDaniels was fired earlier this fall, knows he’s led the team in the right direction — especially after their blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers and their …
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Dec 26, 2023, 04:49 PM ET TORONTO — The hockey governing body in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has banned postgame handshakes in the minor leagues after a string of altercations. Hockey NL announced the move last week. Gonzo Bennett, chair of Hockey NL’s minor council executive committee, wrote in a memo that the organization has had “issues” …
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Jahmyr Gibbs has been a force in the fantasy playoffs. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (Stephen Maturen via Getty Images) Remember when the fantasy community was, for the most part, stressed out about Jahmyr Gibbs? After they had selected him in the third round of fantasy drafts only to watch David Montgomery get the majority of work and seemingly all …
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As the New England Patriots near the end of what will be their worst season since the start of Bill Belichick’s legendary 24-year tenure at the helm, rumors continue to swirl about what the team will do with its 71-year-old future Hall of Fame head coach. The latest report Monday comes from the Boston Sports Journal, which claims Belichick has …
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When Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles in the New York Jets’ season opener, the franchise opted against adding another quarterback who could come in and start. They instead crowned Zach Wilson QB1, the same quarterback who was benched last year due to poor play. Fast forward to Week 17, the Jets are 6-9 and have already been eliminated from playoff …
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CeeDee Lamb has been nigh unstoppable for the past two-months plus. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) For much of the season, Tyreek Hill was automatically considered the top-ranked wide receiver in fantasy as he moved through his quest to try to reach 2,000 yards. But after suffering a minor ankle injury in Week 14 Hill has slowed down (never thought …
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There’s been a historic run on Monday Night Football since Nov. 13, as the underdogs have won straight up (SU) in eight consecutive matchups. The Baltimore Ravens kept the trend going in Week 16, as Lamar Jackson & Co. were 6.5-point underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night. The Ravens rolled to a 33-19 victory, extending the MNF …
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PHILADELPHIA — As the Christmas music was playing in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, the feeling was far from joyous. Understandably on Christmas, players wanted to bolt and see their families. For the ones who stuck around, it was a mixed bag of somber and relief. The Eagles won a football game for the first time since Nov. 26, beating …
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Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is on his way to becoming just the fifth defensive player in NFL history to be a first-team All-Pro player in each of his first three seasons. The 24-year-old leads the NFL in quarterback pressures (97) and quarterback pressure rate (23%), making him the co-favorite for the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award …
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It’s been a while since Travis Kelce delivered a signature game — will he do it in Week 17? (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Well, we made it. Week 17 — the fantasy championships for most leagues. If you made it to the ‘ship game, congratulations. If you’re in a fight for third place, we wish you luck. If you’re …
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Mason Rudolph’s dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season alive. The longtime backup quarterback could get a chance to do it again when the Steelers visit Seattle on New Year’s Eve (4:05 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports App). Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Rudolph will “have the ball” to begin the week and …
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Getty Images As the Jaguars look to stop the bleeding of their four-game losing streak and hold on to their first-place position in the AFC South, they could be doing so without franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed to reporters Tuesday that Lawrence suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and added that it’s still …
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There are just two weeks remaining in the 2023 NFL regular season, which means about half of NFL fans are turning their attention to free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. For months now, the Chicago Bears have been the favorites to “clinch” the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and that’s not because they stink. In fact, Chicago …
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The Dallas Cowboys are on a two-game losing streak heading into Week 17, and it’s impacting their odds across the board. Dallas’ odds to win the Super Bowl stayed put at +1000 after its 22-20 loss at Miami, but Buffalo’s odds shortened from +1300 to +1100. Now the Bills are on the Cowboys’ heels to win it all at the …
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Mason Rudolph was picked to start against the Cincinnati Bengals because Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he wanted to give the offense “a spark.” The quarterback repaid his coach’s faith in him with 290 passing yards, two touchdowns and a turnover-over free performance in a 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday. Christmas came two days early for …
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