Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are under a lot of pressure right now, and they just had another major responsibility added to their plate. Snoop Dogg has trusted the Eagles’ players to protect his golden WWE Championship until WrestleMania 40 next year. On Thursday, the WWE posted a video to social media in which Dogg sends the title belt to …
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Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton embracing ‘underdog’ label vs. 49ers
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Kyle Hamilton and the Baltimore Ravens will take part in one of the best regular-season matchups of the 2023 NFL season, as they have a road bout with the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night. Both teams are 11-3 and atop their respective conferences, but San Francisco is a five-point favorite, according to FOX Bet. …
Read More »Danielle Hunter returns to practice on limited basis
The Vikings made only one change to their practice report Thursday. Outside linebacker Danielle Hunter (illness) returned to a limited practice. Hunter did not practice Wednesday. Hunter ranks second in the NFL with 15.5 sacks, a half sack behind Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt. Running back Alexander Mattison (ankle), cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (knee), receiver Jalen Nalor (concussion), right tackle …
Read More »LOOK: Patrick Mahomes gifts Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen custom golf carts
Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was in the holiday spirit and gifted his offensive linemen golf carts customized with their names and jersey numbers. The players were quick to jump in their new rides, drive around and honk as much as they possibly could. “Appreciate you! King,” Donovan Smith wrote. Linebacker Willie Gay was able to join …
Read More »Chargers designate Joey Bosa for return from injured reserve
Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa is set to get back on the practice field. The Chargers announced on Thursday that Bosa has been designated for return from injured reserve. The move gives him the ability to practice for the rest of the season and he could be activated to play in any of the Chargers’ remaining games. Bosa injured his …
Read More »Golden Knights goalies Adin Hill and Logan Thompson both out with injuries
Dec 21, 2023, 02:38 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights will be without goalies Adin Hill and Logan Thompson for Thursday night’s game at the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thompson (10-5-3, 2.71 goals-against average) left Tuesday night’s 6-3 loss at Carolina early in the third period with an upper body injury. Hill (10-2-2, 1.93 …
Read More »Trent Brown: ‘Everybody’ on Patriots felt QB Malik Cunningham deserved shot
The New England Patriots are in the midst of an ugly 2023 campaign that has featured the franchise flip-flop quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Rookie Malik Cunningham, who was recently signed by the Baltimore Ravens off New England’s practice squad, was also in the quarterback mix. Should Cunningham have been given a chance to start for the Patriots? His …
Read More »Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase ruled out for Week 16 game vs. Steelers with shoulder injury
USATSI Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder has officially ruled him out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed to reporters on Thursday that the 23-year-old, who did not practice on Tuesday or Wednesday, will be sidelined for what is a pivotal Week 16 matchup. This announcement from Taylor also comes following reports …
Read More »Giants’ Tommy DeVito files trademarks for ‘Tommy Cutlets’ and ‘Passing Paisano’
With the unlikely success and sudden fame that New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito has earned, lessons in how to navigate and manage that fame have come for the Cedar Grove, N.J. native and undrafted rookie quarterback. For one, DeVito has learned to make sure he’s directly aware of his off-field matters and not to disrespect a pizza parlor. And …
Read More »Bills-Chargers on Peacock include first-ever commercial-free fourth quarter
If you stick around for the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s Peacock-exclusive game between the Bills and the Chargers, you won’t see Jake from State Farm. Unless he’s at the game. NBC announced on Thursday that, for the first time ever, the fourth quarter of an NFL game will be broadcast without commercial interruption. “We are proud to work with …
Read More »NFL DFS Thursday Night Football picks: Saints vs. Rams fantasy lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
The NFL Week 16 schedule opens with a battle between NFC teams looking to keep their postseason hopes alive on Thursday Night Football. The Los Angeles Rams will host the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium with both teams right in the thick of the NFC playoff picture. The NFL DFS player pool is headlined by Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Kyren …
Read More »Ravens players feel ‘surprised’ and ‘disrespected’ by rare underdog role ahead of Week 16 showdown with 49ers
For just the second time this season, the Baltimore Ravens will be an underdog when they take the field. Despite heading into Week 16 with a record of 11-3, which is tied for the best in the NFL, the Ravens are a 4.5-point underdog for Monday’s game against the 49ers. Based on comments made by several players this week, it …
Read More »NFC South playoff scenarios | FOX Sports
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter We’ve been saying it for months: The NFC South is not a very good division, but hey, it’s a close division. With three weeks left, the Bucs and Saints are tied for first at 7-7 and the Falcons are just a game back, so half the division can say it controls its playoff destiny. The …
Read More »Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson apparently wants at least $15 million per year to be a head coach
Getty Images If you want Ben Johnson to be your next head coach, you’re going to have to be willing to open up your checkbook. Some NFL owners have been told that the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator’s asking price is at least or around $15 million per year to be a head coach, according to CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Sleeper Picks
If active, will Hunter Henry continue his touchdown stretch? (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Week 15 had hits and misses on the sleeper page, like most weeks do. Curtis Samuel scored twice and easily beat his projection, and Nick Mullens did enough to justify Superflex love. Quentin Johnston was mostly ineffective, but at least he stole …
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