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‘I love playing in my hometown,’: Joseph Immediato’s hard work pays off for UTEP
The El Paso student athlete signing with UTEP story is always a happy one — a chance to see a former high school star make good for the local college team in front of his family and friends. So it was when Eastwood High School’s Joseph Immediato, a standout offensive lineman and a state qualifier in wrestling, signed with UTEP …
Read More »NFL Week 13 bold predictions: Ravens hold Saquon Barkley to under 100 rush yards, first NFL tie since 2022
Week 13 is off to a chalky start after a Thanksgiving Day in which all three of the home favorites — the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers — emerged victorious. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how the rest of Week 13 could unwind in a more unpredictable and stunning manner with this holiday …
Read More »4 Keys to a Week 13 fantasy football victory (and one RB stash for the future)
Dominate your fantasy football leagues in Week 13 with these keys to victory. Best RB spot of the week: Bucky Irving vs. CAR It’s the second straight week where Irving has claimed the crown for the best spot of the week. Last week, he faced the Giants who allow the most rushing yards per play. New York also ranks top-five …
Read More »Jackie Sherrill: The maverick who still stirs the Texas vs. Texas A&M rivalry
Jackie Sherrill wants you to know he has many Texas friends, Longhorn legends Darrell Royal and Mack Brown among them. Perhaps the most colorful figure in Texas A&M history when it comes to the historic rivalry renewal with Texas this week wants that clear. But Sherrill also can’t help being just a bit subversive. That’s part of who he is. …
Read More »2024 NFL Black Friday game odds, prediction, spread: Raiders vs. Chiefs picks from expert on 11-3 run
The Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) will host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) for an AFC West showdown for the 2024 NFL Black Friday game. Kansas City picked up its first loss of the season in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills, but bounced back last Sunday and beat the Carolina Panthers, 30-27. Meanwhile, Las Vegas has been in a slump, …
Read More »Tom Brady critical of Daniel Jones, here’s what he said about how he would have handled situation
USA Today During the New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup on Thanksgiving, it’s no surprise the subject of Daniel Jones came up. The former No. 6 overall pick was benched prior to Week 12 — a decision which likely was made to save the Giants from the $23 million injury guarantee in Jones’ contract — before he was ultimately …
Read More »NFL picks this week, Vegas odds, bets: Week 13, 2024 expert predictions against the spread, props, parlay
The San Francisco 49ers were among the Super Bowl favorites heading into the season, but they find themselves below the .500 mark heading into their matchup against Buffalo during the Week 13 NFL schedule. San Francisco is on a two-game losing skid following its 38-10 loss at Green Bay last week, and the 49ers are 7-point road underdogs for Sunday’s …
Read More »Report: Michigan football expected to be without Will Johnson vs. Ohio State
Photo: Isaiah Hole The Michigan football secondary has been a work in progress for much of the 2024 season. It’s not just been about working in new names like Jyaire Hill and Aamir Hall, but also because Will Johnson has been banged up since late against USC in Week 4. Johnson was last seen in uniform in the first half …
Read More »NFL player props, QB, RB, WR picks, odds, Week 13, 2024 AI prop predictions, bets: Drake Maye over 222.5 yards
Perhaps the most anticipated matchup on the Week 13 NFL schedule features Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens taking on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson has thrown multiple touchdown passes in five of his last six games, while Hurts has recorded 11 rushing touchdowns this season. On Sunday, Jackson’s over/under for total passing touchdowns is 1.5 according to …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13 Fades: Expect a lower ceiling for Lamar Jackson
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 13. 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 …
Read More »Colorado vs. Oklahoma State prediction, odds: 2024 Week 14 college football expert picks, Deion Sanders bets
Head coach Deion Sanders and the No. 25 Colorado Buffaloes (8-3, 6-2) return to Folsom Field for their final home game of the 2024 season when they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-8, 0-8) on Friday. The Buffs saw their Big 12 Championship Game hopes take a massive hit when they were defeated by Kansas 37-21 in their last game. …
Read More »Who’s to blame if Bengals squander career years from Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase?
Ja’Marr Chase’s frustration spoke to what needs to be discussed when it comes to the Bengals. After his team’s second-half rally fell short in a 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11, the superstar wide receiver not-so-subtly pointed the finger at coach Zac Taylor when asked about Cincinnati’s issues finishing games. “Ask Zac. … Ask the coaches,” …
Read More »2024 Week 13 NFL score predictions, game picks, odds: Model shares exact scores from 10,000 simulations
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have lost seven of their last eight games and now will host the Seattle Seahawks for a cross-conference matchup in Week 13. The Seahawks have won five straight against the Jets and Seattle is a two-point favorite according to the latest Week 13 NFL odds. The Jets are also 3-8 against the spread …
Read More »Colorado vs. Oklahoma State: Live updates, how to watch, highlights
This is it for Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes – the regular-season finale at home against Oklahoma State. The Buffs (8-3) still will play in the postseason, possibly in the Alamo Bowl or Holiday Bowl next month − or maybe even the College Football Playoff if enough dominoes fall their way in other games on Saturday. But today’s game …
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