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Russell Westbrook Makes Daring Assist To Referee's Head

Russell Westbrook has the football throw of the night so far, even if it cost him a technical foul.

Odell Beckham admits he's had a hard time sleeping lately

Odell Beckham Jr. is so excited for his 1st playoff game Sunday that it’s causing him to lose sleep.

What puts the Atlanta Falcons above other NFC playoff teams

It’s that time of year. The increasingly frigid weather only spellsone thing and that is the playoffs. Believe it or not, The Atlanta Falcons, if healthy, possess the potential tobeat each and every one of the NFC’s current playoff teams.No team is flying under the radar more this postse…

Marcus Sherels misses out on huge bonus with Minnesota Vikings

A lot was riding on the line for Minnesota Vikings punt returner Marcus Sherels to lead the league in average returns, but he missed out at the last moment.The contracts of NFL players can be very complicated. With guarantee dates, bonuses, escalators, options, and other aspects of deals, players …

NFL Rumors: Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan eyes Broncos job

The Denver Broncos enjoyed two Super Bowls under Mike Shanahan and now his son Kyle Shanahan could be eying the job in the Mile High City.Kyle Shanahan helped develop Matt Ryan into an MVP candidate this season and it could result in him getting his first head coaching job at a familiar place. Acc…

Dolphins QB Tannehill sits out drills; unlikely vs Steelers

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Ryan Tannehill sat out the Miami Dolphins’ practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he’ll return from a left knee injury for the team’s playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh .

After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk (Yahoo Sports)

Good luck trying to get Matt Ryan to discuss his MVP chances. ”If I had a vote for MVP, it would certainly be Matt,” Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday. Ryan just finished up the best regular season of his career, leading the Falcons to a division championship and first-round bye in the playoffs .

Duke Ends Grayson Allen's Indefinite Suspension After Just One Game

All it took for Duke to end the “indefinite suspension” of star shooting guard/humility-themed motivational poster Grayson Allen was one loss to Virginia Tech. Allen was suspended after Duke’s Dec. 22 win over Elon for tripping yet another opponent (this is somewhat of a habit for Allen), and coach Mick Krizilonski…

Deadspin Up All Night: Your Eyebrows May Be The Best Thing In Town

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New York Giants: Escape Room Adventure Brings Out the Best in Defense

The tight-knit New York Giants defense enjoyed a fun night out last month, working as smaller teams to solve clues as part of an escape room adventure.The 2016 NFL season has seen NFL quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers trying to escape from the clutches of a New York Giants defense who…

Report card time for the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals players most likely believed that report cards were a thing of the past but they’re still being gradedIt’s something Arizona Cardinals players probably dreaded as children. Report card day would come in school, a day when their scholastic performance would be critiqued….

Mike Zimmer 'on a mission' to get the Minnesota Vikings ready for 2017

The Minnesota Vikings had a disappointing 2016 season, but head coach Mike Zimmer is on a mission to ensure that 2017 will be much better for the team.Mike Zimmer has a plan for his team. As soon as he was hired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in January of 2014, Zimmer has made it clea…

2017 Pro Bowl to be Sponsored by Water

The days of that sugary UF performance drink dominating sidelines are numbered. Today, the NFL and PepsiCo announced that the 2017 Pro Bowl will be sponsored by Aquafina.Said PepsiCo Sports Marketing Director Justin Toman, “This is yet another example of our recently renewed Performance…

After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Good luck trying to get Matt Ryan to discuss his MVP chances.

The latest candidates to ride the NFL head coach carousel

Twelve teams are preparing for the NFL playoffs. Six clubs are searching for a new head coach. Ah, yes, it must be the first week in January.

Packers' Randall practices, Rollins in concussion protocol

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay’s Quinten Rollins has been placed in the concussion protocol following his scary injury in the win last week over Detroit, while fellow Packers cornerback Damarious Randall practiced Wednesday.

Bears GM weighs in on his 2017 options at QB: 'Everything is on the table'

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for Jay Cutler.

Steelers finally have Le'Veon Bell available for playoff run

The Pittsburgh Steelers have appeared in three playoff games since 2014. Due to injuries, Le’Veon Bell has been unavailable for all three of those post-season appearances. At long last, Bell will finally suit up for a playoff game on Sunday.In week seventeen of the 2014 season, in a game agai…

Baltimore Ravens Report Card: Grading The Offense

Baltimore Ravens Report Card: OffenseThe Baltimore Ravens offense did not have the greatest season. Joe Flacco led the NFL in passing attempts yet the Ravens finished 12th in passing yards per game. Baltimore failed to commit to the rushing attack. Flacco had 672 passing attempts. If you take out …

The Blazers Are Bad And Tired Of Being Lectured By Festus Ezeli

Following last season’s surprise second-round playoff appearance, the Portland Trail Blazers are 15-21 and struggling badly. ESPN’s Chris Haynes has a good story examining the Blazers’ summer, and why they failed to sign any free agent of note, re-signed all their own players, gave way too much money to Evan Turner,…

Billy Joel parody breaks down hilarious, sad history of all the Browns QBs since 1999

There were so, so many

Sean Payton: Denver Broncos Head Coach Candidate

Despite still being under contract with the New Orleans Saints, I give my reasoning as to why the Denver Broncos should trade for Saints Head Coach Sean Payton.For only the second time in three offseason’s, the Denver Broncos will be looking for a brand new coach to run the team.After it …

Kim Kardashian Just Posted An Intriguing Homage To Depictions Of Humans

You know that feeling when you see a picture of a mother holding her baby, and you could almost swear you’re looking back in time at the late Jackie Kennedy and her then-one-year-old boy Jack Jr.?

OBJ, Cruz say focus on Packers, not Miami trip

Zenner appreciates Bennett's 'white RB' praise

Zenner appreciates Bennett’s ‘white RB’ praise

Jets should not part ways with Darrelle Revis in 2017

With major changes to be expected, the New York Jet should not release cornerback Darrelle Revis because he can still be a game changer.With cornerback Darrelle Revis getting to the age that most players retire, the New York Jets will have to make a decision on whether to keep him or let him go th…

One of these 8 NFL teams can be forced to appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

It’s not the most attractive list.

Packers sign CB Waters from practice squad

Green Bay’s depleted secondary gets boost as Dorleant put on IR

2017 NFL HOF finalists announced: Two Chargers make the cut

The 2017 NFL Hall of Fame finalists have been announced. The San Diego Chargers are proudly represented by the great running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who is joined by former coach Don Coryell.2006 NFL MVP:LaDainian TomlinsonLaDainian Tomlinson was drafted with the No. 5 overall pick in 2001 N…

Joe Theismann criticizes 49ers for giving Colin Kaepernick courage award

The former Redskins quarterback disagreed with Kaepernick’s national anthem protest, as well as Roger Goodell’s response to it.