Day: October 31, 2017

Eagles Boost Running Game, Acquire Ajayi From DolphinsEagles Boost Running Game, Acquire Ajayi From Dolphins

PHILADELPHIA (CBSNewYork/AP) — The NFL-leading Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday, acquiring Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick hours before the trade deadline. Ajayi has 465 yards rushing and is averaging 3.4 yards per carry with no touchdowns. He went to

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In Ezekiel Elliott saga, ‘innocent until proven guilty’ lostIn Ezekiel Elliott saga, ‘innocent until proven guilty’ lost

In the end — if this is, in fact, the end and one can at least see it from here in the Ezekiel Elliott case — the NFL won as we were told it would. If there is a lesson to be learned beyond life not being fair, I could say it’s to watch your step if you’re a prominent athlete but even that

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Former officiating department heads Blandino, Pereira both say Zach Miller scoredFormer officiating department heads Blandino, Pereira both say Zach Miller scored

Two former heads of the NFL’s officiating department say Bears tight end Zach Miller was robbed of a touchdown on what turned out to be the last play of his season on Sunday. Miller, who suffered a serious knee injury as he fell to the ground after catching a pass in the end zone, was [ more]

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Series-clinching start would add to JV’s ‘legacy’Series-clinching start would add to JV’s ‘legacy’

As the madness of early Monday morning spilled into a busy Astros clubhouse in Houston, Justin Verlander dressed quietly and headed for the exit. Verlander’s teammates had reason to celebrate following their 13-12, 10-inning win over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, sending them to Los Angeles with a 3-2 Series lead. But it was not merely standing on the cusp of a championship that had them gleaming.

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Connor McDavid’s Donald Trump costume: Harmless, or sad?Connor McDavid’s Donald Trump costume: Harmless, or sad?

Connor McDavid, the bright, young face of the NHL’s future, lathered on bronzer and plopped that familiar combover toupée on top of his head. The attention to detail was decent enough, complete with a pin of the American flag on his lapel and a slim red tie. It’s one of the better Donald Trump

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