The Eagles began the first half with a 10-0 lead. Early in the second half, the Eagles have regained a 10-point lead. The Eagles, who got a field goal with six seconds remaining in the first half to take a 20-17 lead into the locker room, stopped the Cowboys on a three-and-out to open the [more] … [Read more...] about DeVonta Smith gives Eagles 27-17 lead
Dawuane Smoot confirms he tore his Achilles
Jaguars defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot is out for the rest of the season. Smoot left Thursday night’s win over the Jets late in the fourth quarter and word on Friday was that the team feared he tore his Achilles. Smoot confirmed that diagnosis in an Instagram post on Saturday. “I’m disappointed that I won’t be [more] … [Read more...] about Dawuane Smoot confirms he tore his Achilles
Miles Austin case exposes flaws and inconsistencies in NFL’s policies
The legalization of sports betting, coupled with the NFL’s embrace of multiple gambling sponsorships, creates plenty of concerns that would require careful thought, well-crafted strategy, and plenty of money to properly address, in order to create the impression that the league takes the situation very seriously. Arguably, the league has opted instead to throw the [more] … [Read more...] about Miles Austin case exposes flaws and inconsistencies in NFL’s policies
Nashville mayor asks Titans to delay today’s kickoff because of strain on power grid
Just hours before today’s scheduled kickoff of the Texans-Titans game, Nashville Mayor John Cooper publicly called on the Titans to delay the game because of the strain on the power grid from the bitter cold temperatures in the area. The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning rolling blackouts to reduce load on the grid, and the [more] … [Read more...] about Nashville mayor asks Titans to delay today’s kickoff because of strain on power grid
Rumors fly of Sean Payton to Dallas, if Cowboys falter down the stretch
The season began with widespread rumors that a season of unfulfilled expectations would potentially result in the Cowboys firing coach Mike McCarthy and hiring Sean Payton. As the season pushes toward a conclusion, with the Cowboys looking sluggish in their last two outings, the rumors are making the rounds, again. Yes, the chatter is back. [more] … [Read more...] about Rumors fly of Sean Payton to Dallas, if Cowboys falter down the stretch