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Pro Bowl tries to strike balance between fun and competition

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Like most of the players at the Pro Bowl, Richie Incognito hears the criticism.

Dez Bryant believes Odell Beckham Jr. is misunderstood by the media

Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant believes the media doesn’t understand New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr.Odell Beckham Jr. has come a long way since “the catch” against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014. Similar to Drake’s reference of Steph Curry in “0-100” that same …

Super Bowl comes as Houston recovering from latest oil bust

HOUSTON (AP) In May 2013, when Houston was awarded the right to host this year’s Super Bowl, the city’s economy was booming as many of the oil and gas companies that call Houston home and have earned it the nickname ”the energy capital of the world” were riding high on a wave of oil selling at more than $100 a barrel.

Jets were correct to not start Christian Hackenberg in 2016

The New York Jets were correct in not starting Christian Hackenberg in 2016. Patience is key in his continued development.In 2013, as a sophomore, ChristianHackenberg put up his best college numbers. He completed 58.9% of his passes, and he had 20 touchdowns and ten interceptions. Then two things …

49ers General Manager Search: Mixed Reviews of Terry McDonough Emerging

The San Francisco 49ers have seemingly narrowed their general manager search down to two candidates, George Paton and Terry McDonough. And Niners Nation is reporting McDonough doesn’t have the best reputation. The San Francisco 49ers are currently in the stages of meeting with ge…

Arizona Cardinals: Super Bowl weekend huge for team

Arizona Cardinals former and current could be receiving some good news next weekendThe Arizona Cardinals fell short of their desired goal of getting to Super Bow LI in Houston and then winning it. However the organization has a heck of a lot to be proud of when it comes to current and former playe…

Jets should contact Tom Clements for offensive coordinator position

Following the retirement of Chan Gailey, the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator position is open. Tom Clements could fill that gap quite well.After the 2016-2017 season, New York Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey announced his retirement, leaving that position open. If the Jets want to…

Georgia Tech Upsets No. 14 Notre Dame With Buzzer-Beater

Unranked Georgia Tech took down No. 14 Notre Dame at the buzzer today with a half-court heave from Tadric Jackson to set Josh Okogie up for the game-winning layup.

Blazers Promise To "Be More Mindful" After Sparking Chandler Parsons-C.J. McCollum Twitter Spat

Here is a great petty tweet from the Portland Trail Blazers during last night’s game against the Grizzlies:

Jacksonville Jaguars: 2017 is a 'prove it' year for Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has yet to prove he is the answer at quarterback even with the team publicly backing him.By year four most NFL teams know whether the starting quarterback is the answer or not. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, things are a bit more messy.With such a …

Blake Bortles and Scott Milanovich may be the most important pairing in 2017

As the Jacksonville Jaguars work to salvage Blake Bortles and turn him into a viable starter in the NFL, the new hiring of quarterbacks coach Scott Milanovich proves critical.Jacksonville Jaguars executive vice president of football operations, Tom Coughlin, stated “Working closely with offen…

Drafting Buccaneers: Senior Bowl Preview

The Buccaneers found the Senior Bowl’s most impressive player sitting in round two of the NFL Draft in 2016, and when they did they immediately made Noah Spence one of their newest players to join the roster.After the impressive rookie season Spence had for the Buccaneers it&rsqu…

2017 Pro Bowl: Starting Rosters, Location, Start Time, More

The 2017 Pro Bowl is finally upon us. Get the final starting rosters, location, start time, and much more.After another incredible regular season, the 2017 Pro Bowl has arrived. The top players at every position will battle against each other in typical AFC vs NFC fashion. Sure, the game isn’…

The Gorgeous Technology That Makes Jeff Gordon's Ride For The Rolex 24 Work

NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon came out of retirement to drive this year’s Rolex 24, trading his iconic but cheerful Rainbow Warrior for the sinister-looking Cadillac DPi-V.R of the Wayne Taylor Racing team. Here’s a closer look at everything that makes the new-for-2017 Cadillac work.

Jacksonville Jaguars Draft: Jabrill Peppers Is Worth Consideration as Top Pick

Jabrill Peppers is a safety by trade but is capable of playing cornerback. His versatility make him worth considering as Jacksonville’s top draft pick.The Jacksonville Jaguars hold the fourth overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.Three budding stars will be off the board when Jacksonville m…

Green Bay Packers: Will Ted Thompson take 'aggressive' approach to free agency?

If Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson is to follow the lead of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and go “all-in”with his approach to NFL Free Agency, many of the team’s holes and issues may be resolved.But will Thompson actually depart from his past practice of acting like a s…

Danny Welbeck Is Back

Starting for Arsenal for the first time in nine months today, Danny Welbeck is clearly not bothered any more by the knee injury that kept him sidelined for so long. Welbeck scored the first two goals of the day and helped out on the third to put Arsenal up 3-0 over Southampton in the FA Cup, showing his excitement…

Dez: Players should imitate Beckham's passion

Dez: Players should imitate Beckham’s passion

Spurs Almost Lose To Fourth Division Wycombe Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur avoided embarrassment by only the tiniest of margins in the FA Cup today, trailing the fourth-division Wycombe Wanderers for most of the day before escaping with the late win. Down 2-0 at halftime to the League 2 team and tied 3-3 as they went into stoppage time, a final goal from Heung-min Son in…

Philadelphia Eagles: A look at Halapoulivaati Vaitai's immediate future

Judging byHalapoulivaatiVaitai’s rookie season, the Eagles may have acquired a vital part to their future.The Philadelphia Eaglespotentially have a huge hole to fill as Jason Peters grows older. Peters has been a cornerstone for the offense, but that can’t be expected to continue as he…

Rob Manfred Has Started Meeting With Cleveland Ownership To Discuss Chief Wahoo

During the Cleveland Indians’ postseason run, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred hinted that he would speak to the team’s ownership about their horrifically racist logo during the offseason. Now, apparently, he’s followed through and begun that conversation—though the conversation appears to be totally devoid of substance…

Report: 'Clear Favorite' Chris Ballard for Colts GM Wants a Change at Head Coach

According to Steven Albritton of Kansas City’s KMBC News, Kansas City Chiefs Director of Football Operations Chris Ballard, who is considered the ‘leading candidate’ for the Indianapolis Colts general manager position, wants to fire head coach Chuck Pagano–if hired:https://twitte…

Baltimore Ravens: John Harbaugh Did Not Run Leaders Out Of Town

John Harbaugh did not run leaders out of town. Many fans think he did, but that argument doesn’t check out:John Harbaugh didn’t seem to mind when the Ravens brought in Steve Smith Sr. or Eric Weddle. These are two of the strongest leaders in the game. There seems to be the perception tha…

Louisville Football: Rogers Makes Top 10 Steelers Moments Of 2016

We take a look at the recognition that former Louisville football player Eli Rogers made in his first full season in the National Football League.Former Louisville football player Eli Rogers did a fantastic job of coming into a Steelers offense and contributing in his first full NFL season. He wen…

One pretty great photo from each of the 50 Super Bowls

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As Falcons return to big game, remembering the Dirty Birds

ATLANTA (AP) The last time the Atlanta Falcons made it to the Super Bowl, they put on quite a show.

Serena Williams Is No. 1 Again

In terms of what it actually was, Serena Williams’s Australian Open victory was fairly straightforward; in terms of what it means, it’s totally overwhelming.

Saturday's Best Deals: Thinkpad Yoga, TRX Training System, LED Bulbs, and More

A Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga for under $300, a TRX suspension system, cheap LED light bulbs, and more lead Saturday’s best deals.

Washington Redskins: Don't Franchise Tag Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins is going to be a free agent and the Washington Redskings don’t have a deal in place—again. This time around, the franchise tag won’t cut it.Last season, the Washington Redskins and Kirk Cousins couldn’t come to an agreement after his breakout campaign. Due to this…

24 Hours In Mobile: A Who Dats' Journey to the Senior Bowl

In late January, thereare very few things to look forward to in New Orleans. One time, in 2009 the Super Bowl run was the last time that there was a sense of giddiness. That was true until this past week.Day 1:This was my story. An unexpected occurrence earlier in the week opened up a small wi…