Month: October 2024

Following a convincing win vs. what was a great defense on paper, the Houston Texans will take their playoff hopes on the road to a waiting Baltimore Ravens team that enters as 9.5-point favorites, has the league’s likely MVP, had more wins than any other team, and beat the best clubs in the league with ease in the regular season. They’re also among the favorites in the Super Bowl odds.

Despite the uphill battle and a move from a 2.5-point dog to a 10-point one in the NFL odds week-to-week, C.J. Stroud’s passing attempts have opened at the same number as last week. Considering the potential game script, should bettors be backing his Overs despite the tough matchup?

I break down the Divisional Round odds and offer my free NFL picks for Texans vs. Ra…

If you follow the NFL with any regularity, you’ll have heard the talking points by now that scoring is down and quarterback play is at a low not seen in over a decade. That’s why my best NFL Week 4 parlay targets a trio of Unders, highlighted by what should be a rockfight between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts.

Sunday night’s Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens game should buck the low-scoring trend, however, and I’ve got a solid three-leg SGP for that September 29 tilt to round out my free NFL picks.

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The 2024 major season kicks off Thursday with the opening round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. Our golf experts preview this year's tournament and provide their favorite prop picks along with best bets to don the green jacket come Sunday evening. THE MASTERS Location: Augusta, Ga., April 11-14 Course: Augusta National (Par 72, 7,555 yards) Purse: $18 million Defending Champion: Jon Rahm FedEx Cup Leader: Scottie Scheffler HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday, 3-7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN); Saturday, 3-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 2-7 p.m. (CBS) X: @TheMasters PROP PICKS —Tiger Woods to Miss Cut (-135 at BetMGM): One of the biggest storylines through the first two days will be whether Woods is able to break the record he shares with Fred Couples by making his 24th consecut…

Manchester City have announced the signing of the England left-back Alex Greenwood on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old arrives at City after her contract at Lyon expired.

The news comes a day after her fellow England full-back Lucy Bronze rejoined City, also after leaving Lyon. Greenwood spent one season with the French side, during which she won the Champions League and the domestic title and cup, having previously been captain at Manchester United.

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Greenwood has played 46 times for England, including at the past two World Cups and Euro 2017. She told the club website: “I’m so excited to get going – it’s been a crazy …

Todd Boehly has responded to allegations of a toxic environment in Chelsea’s marketing team by promising all employees there will be sweeping changes to the club’s culture.

Chelsea’s co-owner has sent a letter to staff saying there will be a zero-tolerance approach to bullying after it emerged that Richard Bignell, a former head of the club’s television channel, had taken his own life in January and that a coroner’s report found he had been “deeply troubled by anxiety, depression and despair following the loss of his job”.

The New York Times reported that Bignell, who worked at Chelsea since 2009, was sacked last September a day after returning to work following a period of medical leave. The paper sai…

Jürgen Klopp has said Liverpool fans should “stay calm” because his team will not break up this summer and key contract issues can be resolved now there is clarity over his future.

The manager dismissed ­concerns that his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season could spark a player exodus. The denial follows ­Virgil van Dijk’s admission that he is unsure whether he will be part of the post‑Klopp era, with the captain in the final 18 months of his contract and awaiting the club’s next step.

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As the All-Star break arrives, we’re looking at the players leading their respective races for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. There are surprises in nearly every race, with the exception of National League MVP, where the frontrunners are obvious and two of baseball’s biggest names. AL MVP1. Gunnar Henderson, Orioles2. Aaron Judge, Yankees3. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals Apr 24, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. credits: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Judge leads the majors in homers and RBIs, but Henderson, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, gets the edge for his Gold Glove-caliber defense at shortstop for the Orioles, who have…

Fires raged near the 2020 Australian Open, snow sites at Winter Olympic Games are in jeopardy, and sea level rise could — perhaps — impact your team’s ballpark in the decades to come. Yet, environmentalism in sports is not a super hot topic. But there are some folks who have pushed the climate discussion into the mainstream. In 2019, students at Harvard and Yale led an on field sit-in to demand fossil fuel divestment during the Harvard-Yale football game. Athletes, too, have used their platform to advocate for greener policies and practices among leagues, athletes, fans, and outdoor enthusiasts. This morning, I joined a Zoom call with some of those sports stars from around the world, fighting for a better future. The virtual conference was put together by EcoAthletes — a ye…