Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: Odds, Analysis and College Football Pick - Bleacher Report Morry Gash/Associated Press Wisconsin just blew out Nebraska to take over sole possession of first place in the Big Ten's West Division. The Badgers have now won five games in a row and four in a row against the spread. Wisconsin controls its own destiny; two more wins earns it a trip back to the … [Read more...]
Week 12 fantasy football rankings: Quarterback
Week 12 fantasy football rankings: Quarterback Below are this week's QB rankings and tiers based on a player's matchup, talent, offensive role and recent performance. Still have a tough start/sit question? Ask us anytime on Twitter @FantasySourceFB, or stop by our Sunday chats from 11 a.m. ET until kickoff on Facebook! FIVE STAR 1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers @ Vikings. Rodgers is simply the best … [Read more...]
Pacquiao back in China against unbeaten Algieri (The Associated Press)
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Air bag system approved for World Cup ski races (The Associated Press)
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Churchill Downs cancels live racing (The Associated Press)
Churchill Downs cancels live racing (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Churchill Downs has canceled training on Tuesday and live racing on Wednesday because of a blast of frigid weather that froze the main track. … [Read more...]
Patriots fans just love them some One Direction, study shows
Patriots fans just love them some One Direction, study shows When they're not cheering on their team, New England Patriots fans are most likely to go see One Direction concerts as their football-alternative form of musical entertainment. So says a study by StubHub, via the Wall Street Journal, which tracked ticket-purchasing habits of fans from each of the NFL's fan bases. The online ticket … [Read more...]
Around the League: Fantasy Risers: NL West
Around the League: Fantasy Risers: NL West Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Over the next few weeks, the Rotoworld staff will take a look at some players whose value is on the rise headed into the 2015 season. We'll break them down by division. The National League East and Central have already been taken care of. Now it’s time for the NL West ... For all the latest Hot Stove news, keep it locked all … [Read more...]
NFL Predictions Week 12: Early Odds, Picks and Projections for Upcoming … – Bleacher Report
NFL Predictions Week 12: Early Odds, Picks and Projections for Upcoming ... - Bleacher Report David Richard/Associated Press As we get deeper into the season, wagering on NFL games is becoming increasingly frustrating, as each week seems to be more unpredictable than the last. In Week 11, bettors experienced a bevy of unexpected conclusions that, in turn, lightened many pockets. In an effort … [Read more...]
30 for 30: ESPN announces ‘I Hate Christian Laettner’ documentary
30 for 30: ESPN announces 'I Hate Christian Laettner' documentary Christian Laettner is arguably the most hated player in the history of college basketball. North Carolina fans hate him. Kentucky fans hate him, UNLV fans hate him, and just about everyone else who was a fan of college basketball hates him. The star of Duke's 1991 and 1992 national championship teams is both one of the greatest … [Read more...]
Steve Spurrier says he’ll try not to upset Clemson fans (Video)
Steve Spurrier says he'll try not to upset Clemson fans (Video) During an on-field interview after South Carolina’s win Florida on Saturday afternoon, Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier was interested in how another team performed that afternoon. Steve Spurrier completely out of the blue: "I guess the Upstate team got beat today."— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) November 15, 2014 That … [Read more...]