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Manning defuses receivers trip to Miami to celebrate (Yahoo Sports)

Touchdown passes, late winning drives and 400-yard passing games aren’t always what make a quarterback a leader in the NFL. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning did that on Tuesday on his 36th birthday, and he didn’t have to even take a snap. The two-time Super Bowl MVP got behind a microphone and defused a story that some tried to blow out of proportion because receivers Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz and rookie Sterling Shepard took a trip to Miami after Sunday’s 19-10 win over Washington to celebrate.

Bad Soccer Teen Cut For Savage Tweets To Premier League Player

Alfie Barker, the 19-year-old striker who before today played in England’s 10th division, watched yesterday’s Bournemouth-Arsenal match and had some thoughts. He was none too impressed with Bournemouth giving up a three-goal lead in the eventual 3-3 draw. And so he sent these tweets to Harry Arter, Bournemouth’s…

Joe Theismann slams 49ers for giving Colin Kaepernick award (Yahoo Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann isn’t happy with the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to give Colin Kaepernick an award for ”inspirational and courageous” player.

Auston Matthews Pulled Off A Video Game Assist In Real Life

You know that Auston Matthews can score. The Leafs center is on pace for 44 goals, which, if you throw out the guys who started in the WHA, would tie him for seventh all-time among NHL rookies. He didn’t score last night in a wild 6-5 loss to Washington, but one of his two assists was every bit as highlight-reelworthy.

Jets' Marshall on season: Like a soiled diaper

Jets’ Marshall on season: Like a soiled diaper

Finally Get Yourself One of Those Vacuum Tumblers For Just $10

Before you go out and flush $30 down the drain on a Yeti Rambler, check out this X-Chef alternative for just $10 on Amazon today, one of the best deals we’ve ever seen on this kind of thing. It uses the same vacuum-insulated stainless steel construction as a YETI or RTIC, so it should keep ice frozen for hours or even…

Patriots captain Slater chosen as Bart Starr Award winner (Yahoo Sports)

New England Patriots special teams captain Matt Slater has been named recipient of the 2017 Bart Starr Award, given to the NFL player who best exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field. Slater joins his father, Hall of Fame offensive lineman Jackie Slater, who won the award in 1996. Slater, who helped lead the Patriots to the 2014 Super Bowl title, volunteers through the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and various children’s ministries.

Today's Best Deals: Balance Ball Chairs, History Books, Steel Tumbler, and More

Balance ball chairs, history Kindle books, and a 30 ounce tumbler lead off Wednesday’s best deals.

Cleveland Browns: Grades from the bizarre defeat in Pittsburgh

The Cleveland Browns gift-wrapped a meaningless win for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. How did each position group perform in the overtime loss?It is difficult to find words to describe Sunday’s loss, as the Cleveland Browns coughed up chance after chance to earn their first win in Pittsb…

Jim Caldwell to return to coach the Lions for 2017 season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Jim Caldwell has been retained to coach the Detroit Lions for the 2017 season.

An unimaginable loss, an unexpected letter: A heartbroken family's link to Tom Brady

This is the story of an unspeakable tragedy and scars that won’t ever fully heal, and of the small act of kindness and consolation from a superstar quarterback that followed.

NFL wild-card picks: Packers-Giants and every other game

Will the Green Bay Packers avoid another postseason upset to the New York Giants?The NFL feels like it’s just finished a bye week. Outside of the Packers-Lions season finale, Washington’s loss at New York and a few battles for playoff seeding, Week 17 featured a number of meaningless gam…

Drew Brees vague about returning to Saints, but I expect he'll be back

It’s hard to imagine anyone behind center for the Black and Gold besides Drew Brees. It is a reality that we will have to face at some point. But that point may come sooner than we expected.I don’t expect Drew Brees to go anywhere after his contract expires in 2017. I expect he’ll r…

Jae Crowder Didn't Appreciate Boston Fans Cheering For Gordon Hayward

During pregame introductions at last night’s Jazz-Celtics game, Jazz forward Gordon Hayward received a warm welcome from the Boston crowd. There are many things you could read into the crowd’s decision to cheer for Hayward, but the most obvious one is this: Hayward is a free agent next year, and Celtics fans would…

Ex-49ers coach Kelly: Won't rule anything out

Ex-49ers coach Kelly: Won’t rule anything out

Bengals' Jones on arrest: Doesn't make sense

Bengals’ Jones on arrest: Doesn’t make sense

Jim Caldwell to return to coach the Lions for 2017 season (Yahoo Sports)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jim Caldwell has been retained to coach the Detroit Lions for the 2017 season.

Shea Weber Scores In Return To Nashville

It still feels strange to see Shea Weber in a Canadiens uniforms—he might’ve been the only player in franchise history to look right in Predators yellow—but at least the building and the crowd and the cheers were familiar. After 11 seasons there, Weber played his first game back in Nashville since a stunning offseason…

Report: Lions to retain coach Jim Caldwell for next season

Lions to reportedly retain coach Jim Caldwell.

Brandon Marshall describes Jets season in perfect (and totally disgusting) way

This is gross

NFL roundup: Brock Osweiler to start for Houston

The NFL Playoffs will kick off on Saturday, and when the Houston Texans take on the Oakland Raiders, Brock Osweiler will be under center.The Houston Texans made a huge investment this offseason, as they signed quarterback Brock Osweiler for $72 million. That investment has not paid dividends, as O…

Texas A&M Football: An Early Look at the 2017 NFL Draft

Texas A&M football has had at least one player selected in the first round of the NFL draft for six consecutive years. We project where some Aggies will land in the 2017 NFL Draft.1st Round – Myles GarrettThere is little doubt that Myles Garrett is going to be one of the top picks in the…

Dallas Cowboys: Three Thoughts Heading into Wildcard Weekend

The Dallas Cowboys are on their first round bye which will give their players some time to rest. Here are some thoughts heading into the playoffs.The Dallas Cowboys will have some extra time to prepare for their upcoming playoff game as they are currently on their first round bye. This weekend m…

BYU football: Cougars in the NFL end of season roundup

The NFL season came to a close on Sunday. Now it’s time to check in on all the former BYU football stars playing in the pros.BYU football hasn’t been the pro factory it once was, but there are still a number of Cougars playing ball on Sundays.10 of them, to be exact.While that…

Vance Joseph: Denver Broncos head coach candidate

Denver Broncos head coach candidate: Vance Joseph. I will explain why I think that Miami Dolphins DC, Vance Joseph, is the right guy to lead the Broncos. Let’s begin…To say that the Broncos have had an uneventful year in 2016 would be a bold understatement.Did you live a rock for the last y…

Jim Caldwell Staying On As Head Coach Adam Schefter Reports

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lions team officials have decided to bring back Jim Caldwell.https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/816612133672730624After rumors that Jim Caldwell could potentially not be retained after finishing the 2016 season on a three-game losing streak, Schefte…

Lions at Seahawks: Histories collide

Detroit and Seattle come into the NFC playoffs with different strengths, shared weaknesses and a historical context unlike any other in this weekend….

Lions to bring back Caldwell as coach in 2017

Fantasy Vs Reality: Lions Stat Projections And Results

Before the 2016 season began, I made statistical projections for each of Detroit’s key offensive players. The numbers were based on stats from prior seasons along with roster updates (mainly replacing Calvin Johnson). Let’s go back through those projections with the final stats from the se…

Sean McVay: Could The Redskins Offensive Coordinator Actually Leave?

The Washington Redskins may end up losing their offensive coordinator this offseason. Sean McVay is rumored to be in the running for a couple of head coaching jobs.During the 2016 season, the Washington Redskins put together a terrific offensive season. Led by Kirk Cousins and a stellar passing at…