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Rookie WR Hollywood Brown scored two touchdowns on his first two receptions for the Baltimore Ravens. (Image: Michael Reaves/Getty)

Waiver Wire Pickups: Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown

Rookie WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown had a dazzling debut with four catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns in a Baltimore Ravens 59-10 blowout over the Miami Dolphins. ‘Hollywood” Brown made a name for himself in the first quarter against the porous Dolphins secondary. Midway through the 1Q, Lamar Jackson […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov (top) works to submit Dustin Poirier during their main event title fight at UFC 242. (Image: Getty)

UFC Notebook: Khabib Nurmagomedov Unifies Lightweight Title, Remains Undefeated

Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier via third-round submission by rear-naked choke on Saturday, unifying the lightweight title, and solidifying his place as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in all of MMA. Nurmagomedov (28-0) was dominant for most of the fight, though Poirier (25-6, 1 NC) had […]

Adrian Martinez was a DFS standout Saturday against Colorado after a down Week 1. (Image: Nebraska Cornhuskers)

Adrian Martinez Shines, Travis Etienne Doesn’t: A Recap of College Football DFS

There were some surprising slogs this past weekend (Arizona State’s mediocre offensive performance) and the expected shootouts (Nebraska-Colorado, and stud quarterback Adrian Martinez among them). I put up more misses than hits in Week 2. Here’s the roundup. Cheers The Adrian Martinez to JD Spielman combination for Nebraska paid dividends, […]

Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia was on crutches, but it was his defense that looked crippled in the fourth quarter against Arizona. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 1 Sees Comebacks, Blowouts, Bad Beats

Comebacks and blowouts were the running theme for Week 1 in the NFL. Some of them were surprising, while others were totally predictable. The favorites went 5-7-1 against the spread, and home teams were 3-9-1 ATS. The biggest comeback of the day was the Arizona Cardinals. They were getting three […]

Georgia scored early and often against Murray State, but it wasn’t enough to cover the big point spread. (Image: Tony Walsh.UGA)

Big Points Spreads – Bigger Problem for Alabama, Georgia

In college football, big points spreads are always problematic for bettors, and Week 2 was no different. Alabama and Georgia both had lines of 50 or more points, and both failed to cover. Alabama, who is ranked second in the country according to the AP Top 25 poll, was a […]

Bianca Andreescu and Rafael Nadal won the 2019 US Open titles in women’s and men’s singles this weekend. (Images: AP)

Nadal Captures 19th Grand Slam, Andreescu Earns First Major Title at US Open

Bianca Andreescu and Rafael Nadal each recorded historic wins at the US Open over the weekend, with Andreescu launching herself into tennis stardom while Nadal continues to build his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. On Saturday, the 19-year-old Andreescu because the first Canadian ever to […]

Arizona rookie quarterback Kyler Murray could have a difficult time against the Detroit Lions. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Arizona Cardinals Could Have Rough Year

The Arizona Cardinals are going to be just as bad this year as they were last year. This is just a hunch, but I believe it, and in a new feature here at OG News, I’m going to share with you that one possible wager in which I’m willing to […]

Antonio Brown was waived by the Oakland Raiders, but was signed quickly by the New England Patriots. (Image: Kirby Lee)

Antonio Brown Waived by Raiders, Quickly Snapped Up by Pats

It didn’t take long for controversial wide receiver Antonio Brown to find a new team. Hours after being released by the Oakland Raiders, the New England Patriots signed Brown to a one-year deal. Oakland had grown tired of the circus surrounding the talented All Pro, especially after Brown’s recent antics. […]

Clemson takes on first test of the season against Texas A&M.

Top-Ranked Clemson Faces Early Season Test Against #12 Texas A&M

The #1 ranked Clemson Tigers have back-to-back games starting Saturday that will determine whether they’re ready to defend their College Football Playoff title. This week’s opponent, Texas A&M, appears ready to step back into the elite ranks, but can they do it against the mighty #1. Clemson has earned a […]

NFL Week 1 Matchups Tackle Unanswered Questions, Reshuffled Rosters

NFL Week 1 Matchups Tackle Unanswered Questions, Reshuffled Rosters

NFL Week 1 began on Thursday with Green Bay beating Chicago by a very Green Bay-Chicago kind of score, 10-3. While we can’t even begin to explain what oddsmakers were thinking when they set the over/under at 47, a little early disconnect between betting lines and on-field results should probably […]

Washington coach Jay Gruden is the 3/1 favorite to be the first NFL coach fired this season. (Image: AP)

Washington’s Jay Gruden Favorite to be First NFL Coach Fired

Jay Gruden knows that he is basically coaching for his job this season with the Washington Redskins. And oddsmakers don’t believe he’ll make it to the end of the season. Gruden is the 3/1 favorite according to Bovada. Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants is next at 7/1, while […]

Jimmie Johnson is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in his career. (Image: Getty)

Jimmie Johnson Looking for Miracle to Make NASCAR Playoffs

Jimmie Johnson needs a miracle to make NASCAR’s Monster Energy Cup Playoff, and the Brickyard might be the place for it to happen. Johnson, though, is a 60/1 longshot to win on Sunday. Kyle Busch is the favorite at 3/1. Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are next at 6/1. The […]