The Atlanta Falcons will head into Florida’s Camping World Stadium Thursday night at 8:00pm EST to play the Miami Dolphins in this week 3 of the NFL preseason. Betting Odds Point Spread: Miami -2.5 Total: 43.5 So far the Falcon’s are off to a great start with a 24-13 victory over the Browns in their latest to push their record to 2-0 in this 2016/17 preseason games. Second string QB Matt … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 22 … – Heavy.com
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Bruce Feldman's 2016 SEC predictions – FOXSports.com
Bruce Feldman's 2016 SEC predictions - FOXSports.com Alabama won the SEC in 2015 before going on to win its fourth national title in the last seven seasons. The Crimson Tide enter this fall as the preseason No. 1 team, but they won't end the season that way. Here are Bruce Feldman's predicted standings for the SEC in 2016. Photo: Chris Graythen SEC West No. 7: Auburn (5-7, 2-6 SEC) … [Read more...]
Top 10 memorable moments of Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony
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SEC Preview: Is it Alabama and everyone else?
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European Ryder Cup team has its nine automatic qualifiers
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Speedo USA becomes the first major sponsor to drop Lochte (Yahoo Sports)
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Eriksson’s Shanghai side faces injury woes
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What We Learned: Jimmy Vesey/Rangers union puzzling for both sides
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Durant: Time with Team USA 'therapy for me'
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