Why is Johnny Manziel in Fan Controlled Football league?
Johnny Manziel is playing football again, but don't call it a comeback. The controversial quarterback will be playing in a new football league called Fan Controlled Football. And yes, that's exactly what it sounds like. Fans control essentially every aspect of the league from drafting the players to calling the plays. It's like a mix…
Fan Controlled Football league salary: How much do the players
There's a new startup football league called Fan Controlled Football, and yes that's what it sounds like. Fans control essentially every aspect of the team, from drafting the players to calling the plays on the field. Doing this allows the league to cut costs in certain areas. For example, there is a single head coach…
Sherman: Arrest forced him to ‘go ask for help’
TAMPA, Fla. -- Nine years after cornerback Richard Sherman infamously trolled quarterback Tom Brady with T-shirts that read "U mad bro?" after a 24-23 win over the New England Patriots, the two are now teammates as members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Brady played an integral role in recruiting Sherman. He reached out to Sherman before…
Fan Controlled Football league shows promise: 5 takeaways from opening
The Fan Controlled Football league had its first week of games, and it was hectic fun. There were a few hiccups (like the controversial officiating at the end of the first game), but for the first week of a brand new product, it wasn't too bad. Johnny Manziel was the biggest name that attracted people…
We, for one, welcome our new Cardinal leaders (again)
The Cardinals are doing their thing again.Image: Getty ImagesThe St. Louis Cardinals, three games out of the second wild-card spot two weeks ago, now stand five games clear of the Philadelphia Phillies, and dropped their magic number to four with a doubleheader sweep at Wrigley Field on Friday. The Redbirds have matched their team record…
Jacksonville Jaguars shade Atlanta Falcons on social media amid matching
An 0-2 record hurts. And it's especially hard for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have now lost 17 straight games dating back to last season.It's the longest losing streak in franchise history.2 RelatedThough only two of those losses have come under head coach Urban Meyer, Jacksonville's 0-2 start gave the rookie NFL coach consecutive regular-season losses…
LIVE Transfer Talk: Ronaldo’s PSG dreams scuppered by Messi
The summer transfer window is into its final month for the major European leagues, which means the biggest clubs are looking to make a splash in the market before the new season begins. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here.TOP STORY: Where to now for Ronaldo?With sources confirming to ESPN…
Notable bets: Sunday night nail-biter stings ‘squares,’ saves books from
A Sunday that featured a mix of favorites and underdogs winning -- and covering the spread -- came down to what some bookmakers called a "classic sharps versus squares game."Last Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs opened as 2.5-point road favorites over the Baltimore Ravens in the Sunday prime-time finale of Week 2.Patrick Mahomes had just…
Week 2 takeaways and big questions: Patriots’ big day, Ravens
Sep 19, 2021NFL NationESPN Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season featured surprise performances and unfortunate injuries across the board. Sam Darnold and the Panthers are now 2-0 after dominating a Saints team that overwhelmed Green Bay in Week 1. The Bills bounced back with a convincing blowout win in Miami, the Rams squeezed out…
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…