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Former head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan, on the sideline of a game in 2014. (Image: Steve Mitchell/USA Today Sports)

Rex Ryan Interested in Washington Redskins Head Coaching Job

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, currently an analyst with ESPN, expressed interest in the Washington Redskins head coaching job. The Washington Redskins fired Jay Gruden after a 0-5 start. They’ve tapped Bill Callahan as interim head coach, and he will most likely finish out the season before […]

At Sunday’s race at Talladega, Kevin Harvick will break the record for the most Cup starts with 677. (Image: Getty)

Dale Earnhardt Record Awaits Harvick at Talladega

When the flag goes up at Talladega on Sunday, Kevin Harvick will officially break Dale Earnhardt’s record for most NASCAR starts. Harvick has been tied with the iconic driver at 676 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. It’s ironic that Harvick replaced Earnhardt after the 2001 crash that ended Earnhardt’s […]

Oakland A's plan to build new ballpark at Howard Terminal may not happen if city lawsuit prevails (Image:  Bjarke Ingels Group)

MLB Commissioner Threatens to Move Oakland A’s to Vegas

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is threatening to move the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas. The warning, designed to get the city of Oakland to drop its lawsuit blocking the sale of the Coliseum, shocked fans who are already mourning the loss of their NFL team to Sin City. October is […]

Arizona QB Khalil Tate is coming off a 400-plus yard and three touchdown game against Colorado. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Pac-12 After Dark: Khalil Tate and Arizona Are Home Dogs Against UW

It’s the ultimate battle of cats and dogs when the UW Huskies head down to Tucson to take on quarterback Khalil Tate and the Arizona Wildcats in the last game on the college football schedule for this week’s installment of the Pac-12 After Dark. Sometimes when you need action, you’ll […]

Georgia Tech has been terrible against the spread, including a season-opening loss to Clemson, where they failed to cover. (Image: AP)

Vandy, Georgia Tech, Akron, Not so Dandy Against the Spread

Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Akron are all college football teams that bettors might want to consider when thinking about the spread. Not because they are so good at covering it, but because they come up short. All three teams are 0-5 this year against the spread, and their futility might […]

Washington and Miami are equally inept, but the Redskins have Adrian Peterson, who should benefit from the team’s new commitment to the run. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: How Low Can Washington, Miami Go?

Washington and Miami are playing the Winless Bowl on Sunday. I’m avoiding picking a winner, and instead, I’m going with the under with my One Bet, $100 pick. The over/under line is 41, and I am betting on both teams to keep the score low. There are a couple of […]

Houston Astros SS Jose Altuve and NY Yankees RF Aaron Judge during the 2017 ALCS. (Image: Brad Penner/USA Today Sports)

2019 ALCS: Healthy NY Yankees 5/2 World Series Odds

The New York Yankees are underdogs facing the Houston Astros in the 2019 ALCS. The Yankees are currently 5/2 odds to win the World Series, while the Astros are even money. The 2019 ALCS is a rematch of the 2017 ALCS. The Astros defeated the Yankees in seven games two […]

The Washington Mystics won their first title on Thursday night after defeating the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. (Image: Ethan Miller/Getty)

Washington Mystics Defeat Connecticut Sun to Win 2019 WNBA Title

Emma Meesseman scored 22 points while Elena Delle Donne added 21 to lead the Washington Mystics to an 89-78 victory over the Connecticut Sun in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. The victory gave Washington its first WNBA championship, while denying Connecticut its first league title. Mystics Stars […]

Joanna Jedrzejczyk may not be able to make weight for her fight against Michelle Waterson on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 161. (Image: Brandon Magnus/Zuffa/Getty)

UFC Fight Night 161: Weight Cut Drama Adds Tension to Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson

The main event of UFC Fight Night 161 between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson could result in the winner moving to the top of the list for a women’s strawweight title fight – but that’s assuming the bout happens at all. Rumors are swirling that Jedrzejczyk is having trouble making […]

ESPN offers up a season long look at college football history and culture. (Image: ESPN)

(Review) College Football 150: The American Game on ESPN

Halfway through what ESPN is calling “a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience,” there are some things to be learned from College Football 150: The American Game. This multi-layered series marks ESPN’s celebration and exploration of 150 years of college football. “The American Game” is an 11-episode documentary series focusing on college […]