Rams quarterback’s wife complains the NFL denied the team a real week off, calls its four-game TV screen the worst ever, and talks about Christmas beer
Kelly Stafford, 37, has drawn attention for questioning why the Rams won’t get a traditional bye week this season. The team is scheduled to play on Thanksgiving Eve, leaving it with 10 days off rather than a full two weeks. She wrote on Instagram that she wanted to understand the decision, adding that after 18 […]
Gardner Minshew, Bucky Irving/Kenneth Gainwell, and Ty’Ron Hopper are the NFC’s under-the-radar stars of Week 8
NFL conversations tend to center on the biggest stars. But games can turn on players who rarely get much attention—because they’re buried on the depth chart, play in a smaller market or simply haven’t been given the right opportunity. This week, three under-the-radar performances stood out across the NFC. Gardner Minshew, quarterback, Arizona Cardinals Baseball […]
Emmett Johnson, Braelon Allen, and Jacob Martin are the AFC’s hidden stars of Week 8
AFC standouts who flew under the radar in Week 8 NFL conversations tend to revolve around the biggest stars. But games are often shaped by players whose names don’t come up as much—whether they’re overlooked in a crowded depth chart, playing outside the spotlight or simply waiting for a coach to give them a larger […]
College Football Playoff rankings: The first bracket prediction sets up a huge Week 10
The College Football Playoff committee has released its first rankings, and they’ve set up a big weekend of games. Four upcoming matchups feature teams placed in the committee’s top 15. No. 1 Miami travels to South Bend to face No. 11 Notre Dame. No. 7 BYU visits No. 3 Utah in a game with major […]
2027 NFL Draft order after Week 8
Week 8 of the 2027 NFL season is nearly complete. The Seahawks and Bears still have a game to play, but the early picture for next spring’s draft is starting to emerge. Three teams currently hold multiple first-round picks: the Jets, Browns and Titans. New York is in line for picks No. 4, acquired from […]
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 […]
Week 9 AP Top 25 rankings make a mockery of Wake Forest and wildly overreact to USC’s win over Ohio State
The first College Football Playoff rankings arrive November 3, which is usually when the AP Top 25 starts to fade into the background. Still, the poll is hard to ignore entirely. Its voters have a lot of games to keep up with, and every week brings another chance for them to make a questionable call. […]
France sends 70,000 police across the country as protests enter their third week
The French government is sending 70,000 police officers to cities across France as they anticipate a third week of significant anti-government protests starting Saturday. These demonstrations, fueled by rising costs and discontent with President Emmanuel Macron’s administration, have led to incidents of looting and vandalism, prompting the increase in law enforcement presence, as officials note. […]
Cramer’s outlook for the week: Anticipate increased market fluctuations with tech earnings and elections approaching
Jim Cramer of CNBC cautioned on Friday that the recent volatility on Wall Street might continue. This week, stocks faced challenges, particularly with technology shares taking a hit due to renewed worries surrounding the artificial intelligence sector. Notably, the Nasdaq Composite rose by 2.3% up until Wednesday, only to dive by 2.9% on Friday, closing […]
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! […]