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Three offseason moves the Colts must make
Despite a midseason rally, the Indianapolis Colts fell just short of making it into the playoffs. With a healthy Anthony Richardson at quarterback, the Colts are primed to possibly compete for a division title and a playoff spot in 2024.With that in mind, here are three more moves the Colts should make this offseason to close the gap between themselves and the Texans at the top of the AFC South.Trade for Raiders tight end Michael MayerThe Colts have seven tight ends on their roster — Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Will Mallory, Jordan Murray, Drew Ogletree, Eric Tomlinson and Jelani Woods...
Three offseason moves the Chargers must make
The Los Angeles Chargers crumpled last season, missing the playoffs and finishing 5-12. This offseason, they hired new head coach Jim Harbaugh to turn things around, but he still faces a challenging rebuild.Los Angeles should consider more roster tweaks to make Harbaugh's life easier. Here are three moves the Chargers must make. Sign defensive lineman Calais Campbell The 37-year-old Campbell remains productive, even though he's near the end of his career. In 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons last season, Campbell logged seven sacks, 25 hurries and 42 pressures, per Pro Football Focus.Los Angeles DE Morgan Fox should retain his starting job...
No contract, no insurance means Germany will be without top defenseman
Germany will be without one of its best players in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, which begins on Friday and runs through May 26, in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia, because of insurance.Or, rather, the lack of it.Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider's three-year, entry-level contract ran out at the end of his season. Seider, 23, won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2022 and was second in the league in blocks with 213 during the 2023-24 regular season, in which he also had nine goals and 42 points. Seider has also not missed a game,...
Next steps for Milwaukee Bucks: Don't panic, but retool
Some believed the Milwaukee Bucks' talent would carry them at least into the second round of the playoffs, while the less optimistic foresaw an early exit. The truth ended up being, well, neither. Milwaukee indeed lost in the first round to the Indiana Pacers, but that was mostly because a calf injury sidelined Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missed time, too. Without their best two players, we learned virtually nothing about the Bucks in the series, except that Patrick Beverley apparently doesn't answer questions asked by media members who aren't subscribed to his podcast. Patrick Beverly tells female reporter from ESPN that she...
Three offseason moves the Texans must make
The Houston Texans’ surprise ascension from a team picking near the top of the draft to AFC South champion in just one season was a testament to the offseason work put in by general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans.With that in mind, here are three more moves the Texans should make this offseason to take a step closer to being a Super Bowl contender.Sign defensive lineman Calais CampbellThe Texans made several moves to bolster their defense, including signing defensive end Denico Autry, edge-rusher Danielle Hunter and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. But the one position that could still be...
Five camp competitions to watch following Eagles' stellar draft
The Eagles entered the NFL Draft with eight total picks and came out with nine players and three additional picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Howie Roseman didn't make the splash trade Eagles fans are typically used to, but he did manage to make eight different trades to tie the record for most trades for a team during a draft.As the Eagles look to reload an already talented roster, some rookies will get the opportunity to compete for a backup role or even a starting spot on the roster.Here's a look at five camp competitions to watch...
The worst NFL teams from the 1980s
The NFL was a different game in the 1980s, but still had plenty of truly awful teams. These 20 teams stand out below the rest.1. 1980 New Orleans Saints (1 of 20)Quarterback Archie Manning never had great players around him, and the 1980 Saints are one of the prime examples. The team limped to a 1-15 season despite Manning's big numbers, with over 3,700 yards passing and 23 touchdowns. The defense allowed a league worst 30.4 points per game and didn't get their first and only win until Week 15.2. 1981 Baltimore Colts (2 of 20)There are bad defenses, and...
What WR-needy Steelers should do now that Tyler Boyd is with Titans
The Steelers' options are running out. Since trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason, they have a glaring hole at wide receiver.ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Tyler Boyd, whom Pittsburgh previously showed interest in, signed with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday.Boyd joins the growing list of playmakers to find new homes shortly after the 2024 NFL Draft, leaving only a few remaining options for the Steelers.1. Trade for Titans wide receiver Treylon BurksA trade remains Pittsburgh's best option, and following Tennessee's addition of Boyd to its wide receiver room, which was already highlighted by Calvin Ridley and...
Titans put Treylon Burks on notice with latest free-agent addition
The Tennessee Titans added another piece to the wide receiver room on Tuesday, which may not exactly be great news for 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks.The Titans signed former Cincinnati Bengals WR Tyler Boyd to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5M, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, reuniting Boyd with former offensive coordinator and now Titans head coach Brian Callahan.Sure, most of Boyd’s snaps in the NFL have come from the slot (81.6% to be exact, per Pro Football Focus) while Burks has been primarily a wideout (73.6% of his snaps have come outside, per PFF), but the fact the Titans...
Eagles' strength of schedule looks much better for 2024
The 2024 NFL regular-season schedule hasn’t been released but the Philadelphia Eagles are already in better shape than they were a year ago.Last year, Philadelphia started the season with the league’s toughest schedule, per NFL research. This year, they’re further down the list thanks to a second-place schedule. According to Sporting News, Philadelphia finds itself in a three-way tie with the Colts and Titans for the league’s 21st-toughest schedule with opponents holding a combined .491 winning percentage from 2023. Last year, Eagles opponents opened the season with a shared .566 win percentage with games against the NFC West and AFC East. This...
Watch: U.S. House Representative shouts out Eagles draft pick during speech to Congress
United States House Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio gave a special shoutout to cornerback Quinyon Mitchell during a speech to Congress on Tuesday.The Democratic congresswoman represents Ohio's ninth congressional district, which includes Toledo. Mitchell played four seasons with the Rockets before the Philadelphia Eagles selected him with the 22nd overall pick in April's NFL Draft.The 77-year-old Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in congressional history, joining the chamber in 1983. For the first time in 31 years, a @UToledo player was selected in the 1st round — @QuinyonMitchell was taken by the @Eagles with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 @NFL...
Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Wells Fargo Championship
We were so close to cashing Jake Knapp at 100-1 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson last week, but we were able to cash his top-20 (+350) and top-40 (+125) props at juicy odds. The best players on the PGA Tour return this week for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, a signature event on the 2024 schedule.Let's check out the two long shots we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets this week.Taylor Moore (+10000 FanDuel)Taylor Moore is sneakily playing some great golf right now. The American recently finished T12 at the Valspar Championship, T2 at...
Three offseason moves the Browns must make
The Browns have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. The only thing that seems to be between them and a Super Bowl is health and keeping the team together.With that in mind, here are three more moves Cleveland should make this offseason to extend its Super Bowl window.Extend wide receiver Amari CooperGeneral manager Andrew Berry already hinted there's a strong possibility of this happening."Coop's a Pro Bowl-caliber receiver. He's played really well for us the past two years," Berry said via Keith Britton of 92.3 The Fan. "He's a strong presence in the locker room. We love...
What Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s deal with TNT, Amazon means for the future of NASCAR broadcasting
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has officially signed his next broadcasting deal. After it was revealed that the 49-year-old would not call races for NBC Sports this year, many within the industry started wondering where, if anywhere, Jr. would call NASCAR races in the future. We finally have our answer. It was announced on Tuesday that Earnhardt would join both TNT and Amazon Prime on the call of 10 total Cup Series races, with both broadcast partners calling five races each during the summer stretch of the NASCAR season. While Earnhardt has blossomed into one of the top television talents in the sport, becoming renowned for...
Three offseason moves the Raiders must make
Entering the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were on the upswing, but they failed to fill some of their biggest needs in the NFL Draft and free agency.Vegas should quickly address its roster holes to recapture momentum and snap a two-year playoff drought. With that in mind, here are three moves the Raiders must make.Sign safety Justin Simmons Perhaps Simmons would consider signing with an AFC West rival after the Denver Broncos released him in March.Two-time Pro Bowler Simmons is still one of the best safeties in the league. In 15 games last season, the 30-year-old logged 70...
What Paul George's postseason should tell you about his future with Clippers
There's a 1998 romantic comedy titled "Sliding Doors" starring Gwyneth Paltrow. The film alternates between two storylines, showing the paths the main character's life would take depending on just one decision. This postseason was the sliding doors moment for Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George.Much hoopla is being made about George's future, as the 34-year-old gets set to potentially hit free agency if no extension is reached with the Clippers. George wants a super-max contract, but per The Athletic's Shams Charania, the team doesn't see eye to eye with the forward.The problem is, the timing is not great for George,...
Insider shuts down Cowboys trade rumors for former first-round RB
The Pittsburgh Steelers opted to decline the $6.8M fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris last week, which immediately resulted in the former first-rounder's name being floated around as a potential trade target.On Monday, Adam Crowley of Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan said Harris to the Dallas Cowboys was a "hot" rumor he had been hearing.However, NFL Network insider Jane Slater has since shut down those rumors."On these Najee Harris and Cowboys reports, team source tells me 'click bait,'" Slater posted on platform X.If Harris were to be made available, it makes sense that the Cowboys would be interested in acquiring...
MLB home run props for 5/7: France will Ty one on
We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday, but we're feeling good about our chances on Tuesday with friendly weather and wind conditions around MLB. Here are our three favorite HR props for Tuesday night's slate. Salvador Perez (+350 FanDuel)Brewers at Royals, 7:40 p.m. ETSalvador Perez has turned back the clock in an impressive way to start the season. The 33-year-old is batting .328 with a team-leading eight home runs and a .951 OPS through 35 games. He also ranks fifth in MLB in barrel rate, so he's a great target in home run props. The wind...
NHL bets: Following the expected fun in Colorado-Dallas
The Western Conference second round begins tonight with the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Dallas Stars in what should be an electrifying series between two of the NHL's best. It's for that reason I want to highlight this game alone, I think, in Game 1 especially, we could see some fireworks on both ends.Two Tyler Seguin looksI'm expecting a very fun series here between Dallas and Colorado, and yes, my definition of fun includes goals and shots. I think we can expect a loose Game 1 here that sees the offenses shine, and I need a piece.Tyler Seguin quickly catches the...
Three ways MLS' San Jose Earthquakes can build upon LAFC upset
The San Jose Earthquakes remain at the bottom of Major League Soccer's Western Conference after stunning Los Angeles FC 3-1 on Saturday, but its victory over the 2022 MLS Cup champions makes it hopeful for the future."Football is an easy thing when you have confidence," Earthquakes forward Amahl Pellegrino said per mlssoccer.com. "To get a huge win like this with a good performance makes this easier because you start to believe in what you're doing in training. We just have to continue." Someone asked for the close up?@AmahlPellegrino is a big game player ⚡️. #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/6zox4I5YdI— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) May...
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