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Alabama transfer Jalen Hurts showed that he can still compete at a high level, leading his new team Oklahoma to a big win over Houston. (Image: Kevin Jairaj)

Jalen Hurts, Mack Brown Show Former Teams What They are Missing

College Football made its triumphant return this weekend, and Jalen Hurts was one big winner. The games for the most part went according to plan. No team in the top 10 lost, with most of them winning easily. There were some mild surprises below the top 10, with No. 11 […]

Caty McNally and Coco Gauff -- McCoco -- celebrate in their signiture bump after second round US Open win (Image: Kevin Hagen/Associated Press)

Women’s US Open Update: Upsets, Coco, Tears and McCoco (VIDEO)

Teen phenom Coco Gauff met her match in top seed Naomi Osaka in the third round of the US Open. But Coco and partner Caty McNally — collectively known as “McCoco”– remain undefeated in women’s doubles. It’s been a week of upsets in the US Open Women’s Singles. US qualifier […]

Ian Book returns to quarterback a Notre Dame team that is ranked No. 9 and had a 12-1 record last year. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Notre Dame 18-point Favorite Over Louisville for 2019 Debut

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly knows that Louisville is capable of an upset Monday. He just wants his team to realize it. The No. 9 Fighting Irish are traveling to the Cardinals for their debut game of the 2019 season as an 18-point favorite. There is motivation for the team. […]

Aaron Jones should benefit from new Green Bay coach Matt LeFleur’s offensive philosophy. (Image: UPI)

NFC North Teams Hoping New Personnel Can Shift Fortunes

The NFC North has several new identities this season. Matt LaFleur is the new coach with the Green Bay Packers, and that will bring a new offensive philosophy. Chicago has a new kicker with Eddy Pineiro after losing a heartbreaker on a missed field goal in the playoffs. Detroit has […]

The Royals new owner is on the Board of Trustees of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Kauffman was the founder and first owner of the Royals. (Image: Amy Calistri)

Kansas City Cheers Pending $1 Billion Royals Sale

The Kansas City Royals are about to be sold and no one could be happier than Kansas City. The estimated $1 billion sale to Kansas City native John Sherman should close sometime in November. Earlier this week, The Athletic broke the rumor that owner David Glass was in talks to […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was a huge piece of the team’s offense last year, and figures to be again in 2019. (Image: Getty)

Expect Derrius Guice, Saquon Barkley to Run NFC East Teams

The NFC East could be the most competitive division in the league this year. There are four teams that could legitimately finish first, making key players even more valuable. Running backs Derrius Guice of Washington, and Saquon Barkley of the Giants will be pivotal for offensive success. This is also […]

Los Angeles Rams wider receiver Cooper Kupp was injured last year, but is back and healthy for 2019.  (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFC West’s Kupp, Pugh, Kittle Work in Shadow of Star Teammates

The NFC West is stocked with talent, especially at quarterback. The Rams have Jared Goff, Seattle Russell Wilson, and San Francisco Jimmy Garoppolo. Arizona’s Kyler Murray, the No. 1 pick in the draft, joins the trio. Though they have more name recognition, other players will play a crucial role to […]

Daniel Suarez has the last spot in the Monster Energy Playoffs, but only two points separate him from Clint Bowyer. (Image: Getty)

Daniel Suarez Leads Playoff Bubble Boys to Southern 500 at Darlington

There are two NASCAR races remaining, including this Sunday night’s Southern 500, and drivers at the cutoff point for the Monster Energy Cup playoffs are starting to feel the pressure. Several drivers are hovering around the bubble, and need to make a move either here at Darlington, or next week […]

Melvin Gordon is vital to the rushing attack of the Los Angeles Chargers, but has not reported to camp due to a contract dispute. (Image: Joe Nicholson)

AFC West Player Issues More Off Field than On

The AFC West teams may have more issues with its players off than field than on it. Los Angeles Charger running back Melvin Gordon is in the midst of a contract dispute, and didn’t report to camp. Kansas City Chief wide receiver Tyreek Hill needs to stay out of trouble. […]

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse is the league’s highest paid center, but the team should be worried about his history of concussions. (Image: AP)

Buffalo has Healthy Concern Over Center Mitch Morse

There is no doubt Buffalo’s Mitch Morse is a crucial member of the Bill’s offensive line. The team made him the highest paid center in the league, but could have buyer’s remorse if he can’t stay healthy. The New England Patriots got suspended Josh Gordon back, and want to keep […]

Miami coach Brian Flores named Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback for the team’s opener against Baltimore. (Image: Reuters)

Ryan Fitzpatrick Wins Starting Quarterback Job in Miami

Ryan Fitzpatrick has won the quarterback battle in Miami. Coach Brian Flores named the 15-year veteran as the starting signal caller for the team’s Week 1 regular season opener on Sept. 8. The Dolphins host the Baltimore Ravens and opened as a four-point underdog. The line has moved to 5.5 […]

DeMarcus Cousins was charged with a domestic violence misdemeanor after allegedly threatening an ex-girlfriend. (Image: Getty)

DeMarcus Cousins Trying to Boogie Out of Jail Time with Domestic Violence Charge

DeMarcus Cousins, nicknamed Boogie, might be rehabbing his injured knee in the slammer. The Mobile, Alabama police department issued an arrest warrant for the injured Los Angeles Laker for an incident with the mother of his 7-year-old son. Cousins has been charged with third-degree harassing communications, a domestic violence misdemeanor […]

Late in the third set, Coco Gauff finally realizes the second round match against Timea Babos is hers. (Photo: AP?Charles Krupa)

US Open Coco-Mania: Gauff Beats Babos, Next Up McCoco Doubles

Cori “Coco” Gauff had fans on the edges of their Louis Armstrong Stadium seats on Thursday for her 6-2, 6-4,6-4 win over Timea Babos. But before her third-round singles match against No. 1 ranked Naomi Osaka, Gauff will team up with Caty McNally for her first round of US Open […]

Manchester City received a relatively safe draw for the group stage of the 2019-20 Champions League. (Image: Glyn Kirk/AFP)

Champions League Draw: English Clubs Avoid Most Dangerous Foes in Group Stage

England’s best soccer teams are celebrating, but other European powerhouses could have cause for concern following Thursday’s Champions League group stage draw. Manchester City should face little resistance in Group C, where they will be taking on Shakhtar Donetsk, Dinamo Zagreb, and Italian side Atalanta. Guardiola: Champions League Never Easy […]