Emergency workers rush toward danger. Why do we keep running them over?
America has plenty of superheroes in fiction. In real life, though, some of the people who come closest to that ideal have spent years being viewed with suspicion. Police officers are expected to move toward gunfire. Firefighters enter burning homes as residents escape, and paramedics race to help when someone is critically ill. These are […]
If traded, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor deserves to go to a team with a real chance to win
NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to make their final moves before the trade deadline. Some are buying, others are looking to rebuild, and the Indianapolis Colts appear to be in the latter group. That has put running back Jonathan Taylor at the center of trade speculation. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has reportedly […]
All 32 College Football Playoff teams still in the running, grouped by tier
Selection Sunday is less than a month away, arriving on Dec. 6. Between now and then, plenty of people will publish projected brackets. We all seem to enjoy making them, even though they’re usually wrecked within days. With the second set of playoff rankings due Tuesday night, here’s another way to look at the race: […]
Week 9 fantasy football advice on who to play or bench at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end
Fantasy Football: Week 9 Starts and Sits Week 9 is here, and I’ve picked out a few players I like as starts—and some I’d be cautious about. A “sit” isn’t an automatic benching, of course. If your alternatives are worse, you’ll have to make the call based on your roster. Bye Weeks Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee […]
Fantasy football: Best players to add in Week 9 at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end
Week 9 waiver wire: Fantasy football pickups Week 8 delivered plenty of surprises. Gardner Minshew made a dramatic return, Tampa Bay won without completing a pass, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase all had huge fantasy outings, and Tony Pollard has scored five touchdowns across his past two games. Kirk Cousins is still putting […]
Collins says Schumer is running negative ads full of “outright lies” in a close Maine race
Sen. Susan Collins criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats on Sunday, accusing them of running false attack ads against her and other Republican candidates. She said she could not recall a campaign with so many outright lies. Collins spoke two days before Election Day in Maine, where she is seeking another term in […]
Week 8 start/sit recommendations for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends in fantasy football
Week 8 Fantasy Football Insights Welcome to Week 8 of fantasy football! I’ve put together some players I recommend you start and some you might want to sit. Of course, your specific situation could be different, so don’t rush to bench someone just because I said so, especially if you can’t find a better option! […]
Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, explains that the touchdown celebration that faced backlash was inspired by a gospel song.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs recently clarified that his celebratory gesture—putting his hands behind his back after scoring a touchdown—was a tribute to a gospel song rather than a nod to his recent arrest. This game marked Jacobs’ return for the season after he had been on the commissioner’s exempt list. He was […]
Packers activate Josh Jacobs; running back to compete in first game after domestic violence arrest
After spending some time on the commissioner’s exempt list, Josh Jacobs is set to make his return to the field on Sunday following his arrest for domestic violence earlier this year. The Green Bay Packers running back was placed on the list right after the incident, causing him to miss the first six games of […]
J.J. McCarthy’s running ability carries a warning.
Giants Hopeful for J.J. McCarthy’s Impact in Running Game HOUSTON — The Giants might see a boost in their running game with J.J. McCarthy joining the starting lineup, possibly as early as Sunday against the Texans. McCarthy is a much more formidable runner compared to Jameis Winston, the quarterback he has taken over for. However, […]