The NHL returned to ESPN, so here’s what it lacked
Well... do you?Screenshot: ESPNThe NHL returned to ESPN on Tuesday night, with the self-proclaimed World Wide Leader celebrating itself and especially the old ESPN hockey theme.Which... fine: It’s the most recognizable aspect of what ESPN did back in the day. There wasn’t much else remarkable about ESPN’s debut. Most of the voices we’d seen before…
I dare you to ask Mike Tomlin about the USC
Mike Tomlin doesn’t like stupid questions, and rightfully so.Image: Getty ImagesOn Monday, former USC quarterback Carson Palmer appeared on the Dan Patrick Show. At the end of the interview, Patrick threw in a question about Palmer’s role in USC’s coaching search and it turned into the highlight of the interview. He said that USC is…
Stepping away from football was Calvin Ridley’s choice, which means
He did what he thought was best for him and his team.Illustration: Getty ImagesMental health has been a hot-button issue in sports the past few years. Dating back to 2017, when Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love stepped away from his team after a panic attack suffered in the middle of a game, we’ve started seeing…
Notable bets: Books win big as Brady, Bucs latest big
Big NFL favorites are falling on a weekly basis, but the betting public just can't resist, and it's proving costly.In the past three weeks, six underdogs of seven points or more have pulled off outright upsets. That's the most in a three-week stretch since 2018 (Weeks 13-15), according to ESPN Stats and Information. Yet, the…
LIVE Transfer Talk: Haaland wants Real Madrid over PSG
The summer transfer window is closed for the top leagues in Europe! After a summer full of international football, countless clubs waited until the last minute to pull off their transfers. See all the major deals here and check out how we graded the biggest signings. But just because the window is shut until January,…
Week 10 Fantasy Busts: Eno Benjamin, D’Ernest Johnson go from
Whether it's because of matchups, injuries, or declining usage trends, there are plenty of reasons why a player can struggle in a given week. It's always important to try to identify these busts in advance, and heading into Week 10, our list is features such notable names as Antonio Gibson and Jalen Hurts. We also…
Jets’ Riley checks out ‘fine’ after injuring neck
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- New York Jets safety Elijah Riley, who was strapped to an emergency spine board and carted off the field with a neck injury, "checked out fine" and flew home with the team on Sunday night, coach Robert Saleh said."Elijah Riley is good. ... He's got motion, he's got all that stuff,"…
WR Ridley ‘to step away’ for his mental health
ATLANTA -- Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley announced Sunday he has to "step away from football at this time" to focus on his mental health.Ridley missed his second game of the season Sunday to deal with a personal matter after also not traveling to London for the team's game against the New York Jets on…
Adam Gase always leaves winning in his wake
Getting away from Adam Gase seems to have resurrected Sam Darnold’s career.Image: Getty ImagesAdam Gase is known for two things: having crazy eyes and losing football games. The man fooled dozens of NFL teams into thinking he was capable of coaching an NFL team. He rode the success of Peyton Manning in Denver into not…
NFL Pick ’em Pool Picks Week 4: Expert advice on
Several road underdogs pulled out upset wins last week, much to the chagrin (or delight) of those in NFL pick 'em pools. It's been a predictably unpredictable year, and many likely feel lost as they contemplate their Week 4 picks. Fortunately, the number-crunching numbers from TeamRankings are here to help with strategy advice and tips…