Determined Quentin Lake shares his underdog story on becoming an essential part of the Rams’ Super Bowl journey
Rams safety Quentin Lake discusses his experiences and thoughts in a playoff Q&A. Q: You faced Jackson Dart during his USC days and intercepted him in a big UCLA win. A: He was impressive. Honestly, I didn’t expect him to transition so well to the league, but he’s really shown his worth, especially with the […]
NIL chaos presents a genuine risk to underdog teams in March Madness
The NCAA Tournament last year was filled with excitement and emotion, culminating in a thrilling Final Four and a national championship that was only decided at the very end. However, this year’s March Madness feels like it lacks a classic “Cinderella” story. Only one double-digit seed made it into the second weekend, and John Calipari […]
Week 3 NFL betting selections featuring two underdog teams
Weekly Sports Picks We’ve got a two-week span that needs addressing. After starting the first week with a record of 1-2, the results were the same in the second week. It wasn’t until Monday night that I finally got a victory. Maybe that was the boost we needed. If you’ve followed my picks over the […]
Why Oregon and Dan Lanning are okay with being the underdog in the Big Ten before the upcoming college football season
Oregon Ducks’ 2024 Season Reflections Oregon had a remarkable 2024 season, highlighted by appearances in the Rose Bowl, the Big Ten Championship, and the College Football playoffs. They won their first 13 games, but their season took a nosedive with a 41-21 loss against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State jumped ahead with […]
Russell Wilson embraces status as Giants ‘underdog’ quarterback
If this is certainly the case, Russell Wilson is in the right place. “Sometimes, I love the underdog mentality,” the new Giants quarterback said Wednesday shortly after signing. “It was like my approach every day of my life. I don't know, maybe 5 -[foot]-11, people who don't know what it is and tell you that […]
Coach of underdog basketball team calls for more respect
Norfolk signed a matchup with Maryland in the Women's NCAA Tournament on Saturday as a pretty underdog. However, the Spartans pushed Terrapin well in the fourth quarter before losing 82-69. The first round of the game got off to an astonishing start with Norfolk State scoring the first seven points of the game. Virginia's historically […]
Why golf fans should root for J.J. Spaun, the perfect Players underdog
TPC Sawgrass has a way to put together your annual leaderboard. Common names such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas usually have real estate. But so are the long shots and dark horses, which are proof of the incredible volatility this course offers. One of those underdogs is JJ Spaun. He shot […]
Lions waste best season in franchise history after falling apart to underdog Commanders in home playoff game
The Detroit Lions swept their franchise-record 15 regular season wins down the 8-mile road. With a heartbreaking 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday, the Lions saw their best regular season in franchise history go to waste. Jaden Daniels threw two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's bright rookie, and the Commanders advanced […]
Giants hitting new lows as they host Ravens as biggest underdog at home since 1966
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. On Sunday, when the Giants enter MetLife Stadium in front of a crowd with brown paper bags over their heads, they will also become the biggest home underdogs […]
Mike Tyson ‘fine’ being underdog to Jake Paul; oddsmaker says why
Irving, Texas – In a fight between one of the greatest boxers of all time and a man who rose to fame through YouTube, social media and the Disney Channel, the latter will be the betting favorite. The odds currently place 27-year-old Jake Paul as the favorite over 58-year-old Mike Tyson for Friday night's much-anticipated […]