Two NFL underdogs are getting real attentionTwo NFL underdogs are getting real attention
While the general public tends to like the favorites in this week’s divisional playoff matchups, sharp bettors are all over a couple of underdogs.
Day: January 14, 2021
James Wiseman facing another major test in rigorous rookie seasonJames Wiseman facing another major test in rigorous rookie season
James Wiseman’s next two games each will present a matchup with a high level of difficulty.
Is it disrespectful to compare Brady to Brees? Is it disrespectful to compare Brady to Brees?
The Bucs’ Tom Brady is leaps and bounds the superior quarterback in his upcoming matchup with the Saints’ Drew Brees.
Sean Marks on Harden trade: ‘All I heard from James is I want to win’Sean Marks on Harden trade: ‘All I heard from James is I want to win’
GM Sean Marks details his initial conversation with James Harden and how confident he is that Harden will fit in with Durant, Irving, and the rest of the Nets.
Latest on Kyrie Irving’s absence: Star is excited to be back with Nets ‘as soon as possible’Latest on Kyrie Irving’s absence: Star is excited to be back with Nets ‘as soon as possible’
Nets star Kyrie Irving has been away from the team due to ‘personal reasons.’ Here’s the latest on his absence…
Analysis: Nets have pieces, now they need to fit togetherAnalysis: Nets have pieces, now they need to fit together
Durant found a way to make it happen in Golden State when he played alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the way to a pair of NBA titles. It worked there because Curry and Thompson, more than happily, checked their egos at the door and made it seem like a seamless incorporation. Harden never made the NBA Finals in Houston with big-time backcourt partners like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, plus didn’t even give it a chance this season alongside John Wall.
Celtics expect to play Friday after COVID hiatusCeltics expect to play Friday after COVID hiatus
The Boston Celtics expect to return to game action on Friday against the Orlando Magic after a weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues.
89 picks in 6,587 passes?! Aaron Rodgers recalls (and hates) almost every one89 picks in 6,587 passes?! Aaron Rodgers recalls (and hates) almost every one
Aaron Rodgers, the only member of the 400-TD-pass club with fewer than 100 interceptions, remembers just about every pick he’s ever thrown. ESPN put his recall ability to the test.
AP source: Urban Meyer nearing deal to coach JaguarsAP source: Urban Meyer nearing deal to coach Jaguars
A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are ”working toward finalizing” a deal to make him the team’s coach. Meyer would be leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence that followed another health scare. The 56-year-old Meyer was team owner Shad Khan’s top target, and Khan waited nearly a week to get to this point.
The Latest: Browns get back key defensive back Denzel WardThe Latest: Browns get back key defensive back Denzel Ward
Browns top cornerback Denzel Ward is back with the team after missing Cleveland’s past two games – one of them a playoff win – with COVID-19. Ward was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday along with cornerback Kevin Johnson as the Browns (12-5), who have dealt with numerous virus-related issues over the last month, began practicing for Sunday’s playoff game at Kansas City against the top-seeded Chiefs. If he can play, Ward would give Cleveland’s secondary a major boost as it faces Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his numerous offensive weapons.