Each year throughout the last decade, an average of 5.8 new teams have made the playoffs. Last year, we had six, the most surprising among them (though not in hindsight) was the Seahawks, who were coming off a fourth-place, 7–10 season and had traded franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to enter training camp with a competition between Geno Smith and Drew Lock under center. They serve as a reminder that almost anything is possible in the NFL.
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Two high profile Senators wrote a letter to the Department of Justice castigating the PGA Tour’s deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Politicians continue to chastise the PGA Tour’s deal with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
On Jun. 13, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) wrote a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), asking the DOJ “to closely scrutinize this deal and oppose it.
When No. 9 Tennessee visited No. 1 LSU on March 30, it was billed as a preview of the College World Series.
And it has happened.
No. 5 national seed LSU (48-15) and unseeded, but rising Tennessee (43-20) will meet in prime time Saturday (7 p.m., ESPN) in the opening round of the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. A sellout crowd of 24,505 is expected.
LSU-Tennessee Rematch Not Unexpected
“Not a surprise at all,” LSU coach Jay Johnson said.
What the future holds for the world of professional golf is completely unknown following the announcement of a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and that includes what’s to come for Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.
Golf writer and author Alan Shipnuck believes that Monahan’s recently announced medical situation could be the first step of the commissioner quietly stepping aside.
Last week’s merger heard worldwide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf still has people looking for answers.
By joining the Saudi-funded league, the PGA Tour upset many of its loyal golfers that turned down LIV contracts to preserve a sense of integrity in golf, an idea championed by PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. Also, to avoid fines and bans used by Monahan to dissuade the LIV defectors.
READ: RORY MCILROY DISAPPEARS ON SUNDAY AGAIN, PGA TOUR-LIV GOLF MERGER REFLECTION, EXPECTATIONS FOR THE U.S.
Welcome to 32 teams in 32 days. To get us through the offseason, we’ll be taking a closer look at every team in the league, in order of projected 2023 win totals. Up next: the Patriots.
The Patriots will have an uphill battle competing in the rugged AFC East, but they’ll likely be in the mix with Bill Belichick still on the sidelines.
Nonetheless, for New England to be more than a pesky team in the way of the Dolphins, Bills and Jets, they’ll need quarterback Mac Jones to shake off a subpar 2022 season and get on the same page with his coaching staff.
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Trying to make sense of the Stefon Diggs situation in Buffalo
To paraphrase the late Vince Lombardi: What the hell is going on up there?
“Up there” refers to Buffalo, and specifically the Buffalo Bills. The defending AFC East champions are in the middle of their mandatory minicamp this week, but the past two days have been anything but normal.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs reported for the minicamp and reportedly underwent a physical, but he did not practice with the team on Tuesday.
The Athlon Sports 2023 Fantasy Football Annual magazine reached out to team insiders at all 32 NFL clubs to ask them three key fantasy questions heading into the season. As we count down to training camp, Sports Illustrated will publish their answers here. Today’s team: New England Patriots
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With Damien Harris gone, can Rhamondre Stevenson emerge as a top-five fantasy RB? Absolutely. In fact, Stevenson probably already is one after collecting 1,461 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns in 2022. He also had 69 receptions.
An unnamed NFL player reportedly lost millions gambling last season.
Sports gambling seeping into NFL locker rooms is becoming an increasing problem for the league, and multiple players have been hit with lengthy suspensions.
Players aren’t allowed to bet on anything remotely related to the NFL and they can’t bet on anything while on team property. Players are allowed to bet on non-NFL sports if they’re not on team property, according to CBS Sports.
NFL player allegedly lost millions gambling last season.
Deion Sanders doesn’t really care if people don’t respect Colorado.
The former NFL standout defensive back has been tasked with turning around the Buffaloes after years of disappointing performances. The team won just one game last season, but expectations are already high in Boulder.
In fact, money is pouring in on Colorado to win the national title, despite the fact Deion Sanders hasn’t even coached a regular season game yet.