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Coach Ed Orgeron celebrates his team’s 23-20 victory over Auburn on Saturday that made LSU the new No. 1. (Image: Getty)

LSU Tops AP Poll, Oklahoma, Notre Dame Fall

In one of the closest votes in the history of the AP College Football Top-25 Poll, LSU edged out Alabama for the top spot. The Tigers moved from the second spot into No. 1 by two votes over previous No. 1, Alabama. Apparently, voters weren’t impressed by the Crimson Tide’s […]

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Betting Recap: Packers, Patriots, Saints, Rams Cash, Underdogs Fall

Bettors found comfort in victories by the Packers, Patriots, Saints, and Rams in Week 8 of the NFL season. Those teams each moved to 6-2 against the spread, and dealt sportsbooks a minor loss on Sunday. William Hill reported that of the games featuring the Packers, Saints, Patriots, and Rams, […]

James Conner will replace Le’Veon Bell at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers against Cleveland. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Target These Four Players in Monday Night’s DFS Showdown

The woeful Miami Dolphins visit the Pittsburgh Steelers for this week’s Monday Night Football game. Roster construction for DFS showdown is certainly tough this week, with the Steelers favored by two touchdowns and many Pittsburgh players (including the defense) sporting high salaries. Let’s look at some must-plays and some value […]

Jacksonville Jaguars defenders Josh Allen (left) and Yannick Ngakoue (right) share a sack against New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. (Image: Reinhold Matay/USA Today Sports)

LOLJets Week 8: Another Game, Another Ugly Loss

The misery for the New York Jets (1-6) continued and Gang Green lost once again. The #LOLJets lost 29-15 to the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4) in a game the Jets hoped they’d win after an embarrassing 33-0 pummeling by the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold […]

Kyle Busch leads the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff, and has the best record of any current driver at Martinsville. (Image: AP)

NASCAR Drivers Trying to Avoid Martinsville Mayhem

It seems like no one escapes the Martinsville Mayhem at some point in their career. Drivers almost expect something to happen to them, or someone else, at Martinsville Speedway. Sunday’s First Data 500 should be no exception. Eight drivers will start today in the first contest in the race to […]

Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has received a lot of criticism but his coach Matt Nagy is standing by him in anticipation of the Chargers-Bear game. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 8 Preview: Chargers, Bears, Falcons, Texans Must Win

It’s hard to fathom that the halfway point of the NFL season has must-win games, but the Chargers-Bears contest Sunday is exactly that. The Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans also have games that could be crucial to their season. The Chargers-Bears game has two teams that made the playoffs last […]

Tiger Woods grabbed a share of the first-round lead at the Zozo Championship, but the second round was suspended due to heavy rains. (Image: AP)

Tiger Woods on Top at Zozo Championship, Second Round Delayed

Bettors who were contemplating making a wager on the Zozo Championship’s co-first-round leader, Tiger Woods, still have a chance. The second round of the PGA Tour event in Tokyo was cancelled on Friday due to heavy rains that made the course unplayable. The plan is to start the second round […]

The Denver Broncos defense is ranked No. 4 in the NFL, and should contain the Indianapolis Colts. (Image: The Denver Post)

One Bet, $100: Denver-Indianapolis Defenses Will Lead to Low Score

Points are going to be at a premium in Sunday’s Denver-Indianapolis game, which is why in this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m putting my money on the under in this defensive contest. The over/under is at 43 for the Denver-Indianapolis game, and has only moved a half-point since it opened. […]

Quarterback Joe Burrow will be a focal point in the LSU-Auburn game, as the senior will try and lead LSU to an 8-0 mark. (Image: Getty)

LSU-Auburn Each Look to Extend Winning Ways in SEC Rivalry Game

Even before the LSU-Auburn game kicks off on Saturday, the teams’ head coaches, LSU’s Ed Orgeron and Auburn’s Gus Malzahn, can claim victory over critics who were calling for their jobs earlier in the season. The question now is, which coach will emerge victorious on Saturday? Both Orgeron and Malzahn […]

Ty Johnson looks to step into a bigger role for the Detroit Lions with the injury to staring running back Kerryon Johnson. At his $4,900 salary on DraftKings, he is one of the best DFS cheap plays this Sunday. (Image: DraftKings)

DFS: Five Cheap Plays Under $5,000 in the NFL This Sunday

It’s time for another weekend of football as Week 8 of the NFL season continues on Sunday. As usual, we’ll dig beneath the Deshaun Watsons and Saquon Barkleys of the league in search of good value at lower prices due to factors such as injuries, new starters, and rising stars. […]

New Orleans Saints injured quarterback Drew Brees during warmups of a game against the Tampa Bucs at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Image: Bill Feig/AP)

Drew Brees Thumb Injury Update: Will Start Against Arizona

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees recovered from thumb surgery, and according to an official injury update, he will suit up to play against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. On Wednesday, head coach Sean Payton said his starting quarterback will be a game-time decision. On Friday, Drees was listed as […]

Brad Keselowski walks away from his car after missing the next round of the NASCAR playoffs on Sunday at Kansas. (Image: Getty)

Keselowski Biggest Loser After Kansas; Hamlin, Kyle Busch Big Winners

Brad Keselowski was easily the biggest loser after Sunday’s NASCAR Race in Kansas, while Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch emerged as winners. Keselowski missed advancing to the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff Round of 8 by three points What made it even more frustrating for Keselowski was that had Denny […]