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Judge denies ex-NFL star's bid to delay double murder trial (Yahoo Sports)

Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has lost his bid to delay his trial in the 2012 killing of two men in Boston. Prosecutors say a Suffolk Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a request by Hernandez’s lawyer to delay the trial slated to start Feb. 13. Raychides Sanches identified Hernandez specifically as the triggerman during the hearing.

Rams' Sean Mannion Likely to Start if Jared Goff is Out

There might be a Sean Mannion sighting in Week 16!With Jared Goff still going through the concussion protocol and his status uncertain for this week, it’s looking like Sean Mannion could get the start against the San Francisco 49ers.Mannion, who was a third-round pick of the Rams in 2015,…

Giants fined $150K, Ben McAdoo docked $50K for using walkie-talkies against Cowboys

Giants’ fourth-round pick moved to end of round, too.

Richard Sherman said he didn't apologize to Seahawks coaches for calling them out

Sherman was seen yelling at coaches during win over Rams.

Munnerlyn on spoiling Packers' playoff hopes: 'If we can't go, they can't go'

If the Minnesota Vikings are unable to make it into the postseason this year, they are going to do their best to make sure the Green Bay Packers stay home too.There is no fuel required to fire up the players inside the Minnesota Vikings locker room in the week leading up to a matchup against the r…

Short week heading into Bears game adds to Redskins' urgency

As much as a short week might throw off preparation for Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley, he knows it’s nothing compared to what the Washington Redskins are dealing with before their matchup.

How Does One Guy Keep Winning The Eagles' Free Ticket Giveaway?

The Eagles’ #FanFriday promotion is fairly straightforward: A few days before each home game, the team posts on Twitter a random location in and around the city (and sometimes in Jersey, which I would mock except that I’m from there) where team mascot Swoop will soon be waiting. Be the first to high-five Swoop at the designated time and place you’ll win a pair of tickets to that week’s game.

Seattle's Sherman doesn't back down from sideline outburst (Yahoo Sports)

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman didn’t back down from his sideline outburst last week during which he questioned Seattle’s offensive play calling. Sherman remained adamant Tuesday that yelling in the direction of coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was not out of line in Seattle’s 24-3 win over the Rams. Sherman was angered by the decision to pass the ball on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, a throw that was intended for Jimmy Graham and was nearly intercepted.

Dolphins Fantasy Football Recap Week 15

As part of the Dolphins dismantling of the Jets this past Saturday night, they helped prove mewrong into thinking that it was an easy game to avoid in fantasy football leagues.I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, and this past Saturday proved that I clearly was. Initially, with a backup …

Washington Redskins Should Abandon Run Game When It Is Not Working

The Washington Redskins continue to rely on a running game that doesn’t work and turn away from one of the league’s top passing games. If they want to make a repeat playoff appearance, they need to reconsider this philosophy.Among the numerous things that went wrong in the Washington Red…

Panthers Show True Form at Last

They may only have a 6-8 record, but the Carolina Panthers recent performances have been more like the ones seen during their Super Bowl run.If only the Carolina Panthers could have played like this at the start of the season. After coming into Washington on Monday Night Football and all but endin…

Bengals' Offense Needs An Immediate Overhaul

The Bengals’ offense has struggled for most of the season. With two games remaining, Cincinnati needs to figure out how to score.With two games left on the schedule, the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense is still reeling. The explosive unit that captured the AFC North in 2015 has suddenly gon…

They're Throwing Stuff at DeAndre Hopkins Again! Dion Lewis on the Run, Tyler Lockett Late

Plus, more fantasy football stuff heading into Week 16

Jalen Ramsey Is Going To Be A Beast

This season has been completely useless for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After blowing a two-touchdown lead to the Texans on Sunday for their ninth straight loss of the season, the Jags fired Gus Bradley, a bad coach everyone knew was bad a long time ago. Blake Bortles has rapidly regressed back to the point where he may need to re-learn how to throw a football, but he will probably open next season as the team’s starter anyway. Even in the sorry-ass AFC South, the Jags have been left behind by the Titans, their longtime roommates in the division basement, who may end up hosting a playoff game after two straight victories over the Broncos and Chiefs.

Falcons keep high-scoring pace even without Julio Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons can afford to be patient with Julio Jones’ return from a sprained toe.

Ex-football star identified as shooter in double slaying

BOSTON (AP) A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston has identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez as the triggerman.

Week 16 guide to rooting for a Minnesota Vikings playoff appearance

The Minnesota Vikings need a lot of help getting into the playoffs for the 2016 NFL season, so let’s take a look at what needs to happen in week 16.Week 15 was devastating for the Minnesota Vikings. Their blowout loss to the Colts set them back quite a distance in their hopes of staying alive…

Titans Control Their Own Destiny

This Saturday the Tennessee Titans head south for much warmer weather for an AFC South divisional match up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a special Christmas Eve edition of football. The Titans are coming off an incredible win at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that w…

The Seahawks Now Control Their Own Destiny in the Playoff Race

With the Seahawks win and the Lions, the Seahawks are in a favorable position in the NFC playoff race. They now control their own destiny.The Seattle Seahawks took care of business this week, thrashing a depleted and overmatched Rams team on Thursday night. The Lions, who entered the week firmly e…

Ex-football star identified as shooter in double slaying (Yahoo Sports)

BOSTON (AP) — A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston has identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez as the triggerman.

NFL Playoffs 2016: AFC Wild Card race Week 16

With two games left, the AFC Wild Card race has two clear favorites.Enter Week 16, the AFC Wild Card race finally has some clarity. At 10-4, the Kansas City Chiefs can win and clinch at least a Wild Card spot. The Miami Dolphins are 9-5, giving them a one-game advantage in the race for the last pl…

Cleveland Browns: Cam Erving is the Answer at Center

Much to the chagrin of many who follow the Cleveland Browns, the team has insisted on playing Cam Erving at center despite his struggles—it’s paying off.The Cleveland Browns have received a substantial amount of criticism for allowing Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz to walk in free agen…

2016 AFC Playoff Picture: Week 16

Here’s a look at the playoff picture in the AFC heading into Week 16.With two weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture in the NFL is starting to take shape. In the AFC, one division champion, one first-round bye and two playoff berths have been clinched, and everything else is to…

New York Giants: Coaches And Players Are Thinking Super Bowl

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo sent a message tohis players duringthe very first team meeting: band together and win a Super Bowl.It isn’t always pretty, it’s rarely comfortable, and it’s often a war of attrition. Nevertheless, ifyou’ve watched a single New York Gi…

What exactly did Jordan Reed think would happen when he punched an opponent in the helmet?

What was the goal here?

New England Patriots: Tom Brady Catches Up with Peyton Manning

The New England Patriots were able to defeat the Denver Broncos on Sunday. One of the surprises was that Peyton Manning was in attendance.For the big matchup between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, former quarterback Peyton Manning was in attendance. After beating the Patriots in the …

Texans rookie safety stuck with $16k dinner bill

K.J. Dillon thought that he was a part of a team bonding dinner at an expensive restaurant.Dillon and his teammates went out to for a meal and drinks, and knowing the size and taste of NFL players, the meal wound up running over $16,000. Much to the surprise of Dillon, when it came time to pay for…

Redskins cheerleader gets leveled when Kirk Cousins is shoved out of bounds

Watch out for flying quarterbacks

Cleveland Browns: Five jerseys to buy this Christmas

Have any Cleveland Browns fans on your list this Christmas? Not sure what to get them? One of these five jerseys would be the perfect stocking stuffer.Christmas is less than a week away, and if you are anything like most of us, you probably have some last minute shopping to do. It is always hard t…

Security Guard Appears To Be Masturbating Near Cheerleaders During Chargers Game

The video below, a version of which was originally posted to Facebook, appears to show a security guard at Sunday’s Raiders-Chargers game stationed near the Chargers’ cheerleaders masturbating as they perform: