Day: February 3, 2017

LT, Taylor, Dawkins, Jones, Tagliabue among hall candidates (Sports Betting News)LT, Taylor, Dawkins, Jones, Tagliabue among hall candidates (Sports Betting News)

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2011, file photo, Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jason Taylor (99) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami. Taylor is a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk, File)

It seems that one word is commonly used by candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. LaDainian Tomlinson says it. On Saturday night, at the ”NFL Honors” TV show when Sports Betting News will announce its NFL individual award winners, the nation will learn who comprises the hall’s class of 2017.

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No. 24 Florida seeks ‘breakthrough win’ vs No. 8 Kentucky (Sports Betting News)No. 24 Florida seeks ‘breakthrough win’ vs No. 8 Kentucky (Sports Betting News)

The Florida bench celebrates a 3-pointer by the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Florida won 93-54. (AP Photo/Ron Irby)

Florida coach Mike White admittedly checks rankings, ratings and projected NCAA Tournament brackets routinely. Strength of schedule, RPI, wins against top-50 opponents, White knows all the numbers and how the 24th-ranked Gators stack up to everyone else. Indeed, the Gators (17-5, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) have had several chances to pull off signature victories this season.

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No. 24 Florida seeks ‘breakthrough win’ vs No. 8 Kentucky (Sports Betting News)No. 24 Florida seeks ‘breakthrough win’ vs No. 8 Kentucky (Sports Betting News)

The Florida bench celebrates a 3-pointer by the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Florida won 93-54. (AP Photo/Ron Irby)

Florida coach Mike White admittedly checks rankings, ratings and projected NCAA Tournament brackets routinely. Strength of schedule, RPI, wins against top-50 opponents, White knows all the numbers and how the 24th-ranked Gators stack up to everyone else. Indeed, the Gators (17-5, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) have had several chances to pull off signature victories this season.

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Titans player Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed (Sports Betting News)Titans player Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed (Sports Betting News)

Tennessee Titans guard Quinton Spain leaves the field NFL football training camp Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Authorities in Orlando are searching for a woman suspected of drugging and robbing Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Quinton Spain. An Orange County Sheriff’s Office report released Friday says Spain told deputies he was robbed of $113,000 in jewelry last week. The report says Spain met the woman at an Orlando nightclub.

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Titans player Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed (Sports Betting News)Titans player Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed (Sports Betting News)

Tennessee Titans guard Quinton Spain leaves the field NFL football training camp Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Authorities in Orlando are searching for a woman suspected of drugging and robbing Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Quinton Spain. An Orange County Sheriff’s Office report released Friday says Spain told deputies he was robbed of $113,000 in jewelry last week. The report says Spain met the woman at an Orlando nightclub.

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NBA fines Hawks’ Prince, Heat’s Johnson $25K each (Sports Betting News)NBA fines Hawks’ Prince, Heat’s Johnson $25K each (Sports Betting News)

The NBA has fined Hawks forward Taurean Prince and Heat forward James Johnson $25,000 each for their roles in a scuffle during Wednesday’s game in Miami. Prince was ejected midway through the fourth quarter for pulling down Hassan Whiteside from behind as the Heat center went up for a shot. Prince was given a flagrant-2 foul.

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