Bettors are enamored with the chances of a Super Bowl three-peat for the Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly 30% of the money bet on the winner of Super Bowl LIX at BetMGM is on the Chiefs so far as Kansas City is getting the most money of any team by a large margin at the sportsbook. As a result, the Chiefs’ …
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Notable Leap Day stats and events across major sports
Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 29, 2024, 09:30 AM ET One of the oddest details in the Gregorian calendar occurs on Thursday — leap day, an extra day that occurs at the end of February every four years. Editor’s Picks 2 Related There are 50 current and former players across the NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL/WNBA that were born on leap day, notably Tyrese Haliburton (NBA), …
Read More »Drake Maye landing spots: Ranking five best NFL fits for QB prospect including multiple reunions
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye possess all the qualities any NFL team would desire in a pocket passer prospect. Maye has the stature (6-foot-four, 229 pounds), the arm talent, and the athleticism to make almost any throw, whether that’s a deep ball from the pocket or on the run. His collegiate production is a result of these traits as he …
Read More »Combine Notebook: Irish linebackers project as Day 3 picks
Feb. 28—INDIANAPOLIS — J.D. Bertrand believes he can play in any role the NFL might ask of him. And the former Notre Dame linebacker credits his experience under head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden for making that possible. “I feel pretty comfortable kind of all over,” Bertrand said Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine. “I’ve ran multiple …
Read More »2024 NFL 2-Round Mock Draft: Giants add competition for Daniel Jones, Titans build around Will Levis
The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week. Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …
Read More »Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots
Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need all the help they can get at wide receiver. But it’s possible they could explore trading one of their top three wideouts from last season. The Patriots “soon could be shopping” veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, The Athletic’s Jeff …
Read More »2024 NFL 2-Round Mock Draft: Titans build around Will Levis, Cowboys upgrade defense
The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week. Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …
Read More »Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for Auburn football in 2024
AUBURN — Auburn football spring practice is underway. The Tigers opened the period Tuesday, and it was the first time coaches saw the offseason additions in a practice setting. From five-star receiver Cam Coleman to transfer cornerback Antonio Kite to former junior college safety Laquan Robinson, coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have brought in 29 new scholarship pieces. Four …
Read More »Derrick Henry 2024 landing spots: Top NFL team fits, projected contract, prediction for free agent Titans RB
A year after big-name running backs banded together in an effort to resist the devaluation of their position, the market for ball carriers is perhaps less promising than ever. Not one of this year’s high-profile backs, including repeat Pro Bowlers and rushing champions, are expected to receive the franchise tag ahead of 2024 free agency, meaning an abundance will become …
Read More »Tyler Cameron, Tua Tagovailoa bond over Nick Saban stories in Cognizant Classic Pro-Am
PALM BEACH GARDENS — A Lombardi Trophy wasn’t in the cards for Tua Tagovailoa this year, but the Dolphins quarterback still has some new hardware to add to the collection in 2024. The stage for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches is set after Tagovailoa − along with Bachelor TV star and Jupiter native Tyler Cameron, “professional YouTube golfer” …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Five reasons to get excited, including blockbuster QB moves, deep defensive class, more
The Kansas City Chiefs recently wrapped the 2023 NFL season by hoisting their latest Lombardi Trophy. Already, however, many fans — and all 31 other teams — have shifted focus to the 2024 offseason, with free agency less than two weeks away. Veterans with expiring contracts can officially begin negotiations with other teams starting March 11, but there will be …
Read More »Big Ten, SEC want it all with 14-team College Football Playoff proposal
It would be better for everyone if the SEC and Big Ten laid their cards on the table and took whatever spoils they want from college sports in one fell swoop as opposed to the craven way they’re going to spend the next decade rigging the game while pretending what they’re doing isn’t a choice. We see what you’re doing, …
Read More »Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami
Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagles would have hired Vic Fangio last year if they could but the timing didn’t work out. So it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them hire him this offseason when they finally got the chance. But why did Fangio’s time in …
Read More »What’s the most important game on Tennessee football schedule? You can probably guess
Perhaps it goes without saying. We’ll say it anyway. The Third Saturday in October will be the most important game on Tennessee’s 2024 schedule. Oh, sure, we realize the importance of a few other games. When the Vols face Georgia in mid-November, Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may well be ranked No. 1 in the nation and in hot pursuit of a …
Read More »Caleb Williams wants to become ‘immortal’ and he’s been studying two Chicago legends to make it happen
Caleb Williams wants to become ‘immortal’ and he’s been studying two Chicago legends to make it happen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams wants to be a legend, and would be happy for his story to be based in Chicago. In an interview with Pete Thamel, Williams revealed he’s watched videos of Michael Jordan and Walter Payton, and …
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