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Usually placed into the role of game manager, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy could put up nice stats against Texas Tech's weak pass D this week. (Image: WCF Courier)

Brock Purdy, Taulia Tagovailoa Could Provide Nice College Football DFS Value

The early slate of DFS college football games features plenty of potential offensive firepower. While many will gravitate toward the Oklahoma-Baylor tilt, I see plenty of fantasy value among players with cheaper salaries in other contests. Here are six players to consider this week. Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Iowa State ($6,800 […]

Ohio State will look to maintain its College Football Playoff standing when it travels to Purdue on Saturday. (Image: Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today)

Ohio State Seeks Statement Win Against Pesky Purdue Team

The Ohio State Buckeyes moved up to No. 4 in the College Football Playoffs this week, putting themselves in position to make the playoffs and compete for a national championship. But, they’ll have to hold off an upset-minded Purdue team if they want to keep their spot in the top […]

Caleb Williams will lead Oklahoma into Baylor for a Big 12 showdown on Sunday. (Image: Alonzo Adams/AP)

Oklahoma Begins Playoff Push with Trip to Baylor in Big 12 Showdown

The Oklahoma Sooners have disappointed this season, as much as any undefeated Power 5 team can be a disappointment. But the Big 12 powerhouse can start to make its case as a College Football Playoff contender on Saturday when it visits Baylor in a game with both conference and national […]

Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls drives the baseline against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Arena. (Image: Getty)

Chicago Bulls Center Nikola Vucevic Tests Positive for COVID

The Chicago Bulls (8-3) are tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference, but they’ll be without big man Nickola Vucevic after he tested positive for COVID-19. Vucevic is expected to miss 10 days of action due to the NBA’s COVID health and safety protocol. That means he’ll miss […]

Ex-Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. (Image: Getty)

OBJ Gone Hollywood: LA Rams Sign WR Odell Beckham Jr

Odell Beckham Jr and the Cleveland Browns parted ways earlier in the week, which cleared the path for the Los Angeles Rams to sign the insanely talented, yet mercurial wide receiver also known as OBJ. The Rams (7-2) have their eye on winning Super Bowl 56 and made several additions […]

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) outlined rules for drug use, riding crop usage and claiming races. (Image: Jay Baker)

HISA Outlines Proposed Rules Governing Drugs, Crops and Claims

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released its proposed new rules on Thursday that address doping enforcement, medication, crop usage, and new claiming provisions. The HISA proposal puts drug enforcement in the hands of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Those rules simplify what is often a Byzantine maze of […]

Cam Newton, who spent nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, returns to the team as a free agent after an injury sidelined starting quarterback Sam Darnold. (Image: Streeter Lecka/Getty)

Superman Returns to CLT, Carolina Panthers Sign Cam Newton

Cam Newton signed a one-year contract with his old team, the Carolina Panthers, after they lost Sam Darnold for several weeks due to a fractured shoulder blade. The Panthers started the season 3-0, but went 1-5 since their hot start. Darnold struggled in recent weeks at quarterback due to poor […]

Jordan Howard has taken the most handoffs from quarterback Jalen Hurts since Miles Sanders hurt his ankle. (Image: Bleacher Report)

Week 10 DFS Value: Jordan Howard, Noah Fant Solid Roster Options

Week 10 of the NFL season brings some nice opportunities for value plays in DFS, with several players in advantageous matchups against teams that poorly defend their position. Here are five players under $5,000 to consider on DraftKings this week. Jordan Howard, Eagles RB ($4,900) Howard has emerged as the […]

Mike White, backup quarterback from the New York Jets, will start in Week 10 when the Jets are home dogs against the mighty Buffalo Bills. (Image: Ryan Mansfield/Newsday)

NFL Week 10 Home Dogs: Dolphins, Jets, Raiders, 49ers, WFT

The second half of the NFL season is upon us and there are five home dogs in Week 10, including the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, the Washington Football Team, Las Vegas Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. Three home dogs will see action during nationally televised games in Week 10. […]

Gerrard left Glasgow Rangers to join Aston Villa. (Image: avfc.co.uk)

Aston Villa Announces Steven Gerrard as New Manager

Just four days after sacking Dean Smith, Aston Villa appointed Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard as their new manager. The 41-year-old Gerrard spent three-and-a-half years at Ibrox. He ended a 10-year-long title wait for Rangers in 2021, winning the Scottish Premier League following an undefeated season. Gerrard was approached by […]

Aqueduct Racetrack spent much of 2021 as a New York State COVID vaccination center. It reverts to its regular racetrack duties starting Thursday. (Image: NYRA/Aqueduct)

Aqueduct Racetrack’s Shots Now Come on the Track, Not Off of It

After serving time as a New York State COVID vaccination center, Aqueduct Racetrack reverts back to its traditional duties as the state’s winter home for racing on Thursday. The track opens to fans on Veteran’s Day for its 18-day fall meet. That meet runs through Sunday, Dec. 5 with a […]

Daniel Kretinsky has a big passion for football, also being the owner of Sparta Prague. (Image: usatodaypost.com)

Czech Billionaire Kretinsky Buys 27% Stake in West Ham United

Daniel Kretinsky has completed his purchase of a 27% stake in West Ham United. The billionaire Czech businessman will become part of West Ham’s board alongside his business partner Pavel Horsky following the agreement. The pair join co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, and vice-chairman Karren Brady. “We are always […]