NFL Week 8’s biggest betting mismatches – Covers.com
The 49ers are sixth in the NFL in rushing defense while ranking in a tie for second in yards per carry allowed at 3.3. Standout linebacker Patrick Willis, who led the NFC in tackles a year ago, is fourth in the conference in tackles this season. Even ...
Jets Vs Dolphins: A Must Win For Both Teams? – Bleacherreport.com
Why does it seem to me that every game since the Jets started the season someone in the media or on the team or talk within the blogs, that the Jets next game is a must win? I don't get it. Unless the season has been extended without my knowledge ...
John Nalbone – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins have released rookie tight end John Nalbone from the team's 53-man roster. Nalbone, a Monmouth standout whom the Dolphins selected in the fifth round of the 2009 draft, hadn't been active all season. It's likely the Dolphins made ...
Miami Dolphins starting two rookie cornerbacks for first time, and … – Palm Beach Interactive
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — When Tony Sparano, a coach for 11 seasons in the NFL, was asked last week if he had ever been with a team that started two rookie cornerbacks, he thought for a minute, said no and then fixed the questioner with a glare ...
Miami Dolphins release rookie tight end John Nalbone – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins have released rookie tight end John Nalbone from the team's 53-man roster. Nalbone, a Monmouth standout whom the Dolphins selected in the fifth round of the 2009 draft, hadn't been active all season. It's likely the Dolphins made ...
Nets (New Jersey) vs Wizards (Washington)
Date 10-31-09 7:10 PM
Nets (New Jersey)
Spread: 6.5(-110) Moneyline: +220 Total: o191(-110)
Wizards (Washington)
Spread: -6.5(-110) Moneyline: -260 Total: u191(-110)
Green gets start at quarterback for Nebraska – The Sun News
WACO, Texas -- Nebraska is turning to a new quarterback in hopes of breaking out of its offensive doldrums. Freshman Cody Green replaced incumbent Zac Lee and made his first career start at quarterback for the Cornhuskers against Baylor on Saturday ...
Glazers: ‘Bucs not, nor have they ever been for sale’ – Bay News 9
TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the defensive, following a local radio report that the team is in financial straits and will look to sell the team in the near future. Dan Sileo, host on WDAE 620 AM (and simulcast on 740 AM in Orlando ...
Green gets start at quarterback for Nebraska – The Sun News
WACO, Texas -- Nebraska is turning to a new quarterback in hopes of breaking out of its offensive doldrums. Freshman Cody Green replaced incumbent Zac Lee and made his first career start at quarterback for the Cornhuskers against Baylor on Saturday ...
Remains of missing N.C. man found 5 years later – The Sun News
SHELBY, N.C. -- Authorities have identified the remains of a 74-year-old North Carolina man suspected of walking to South Carolina when he went missing five years ago. Multiple media outlets report that remains found Tuesday in Shelby, N.C., were ...
Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition – ESPN.com
We'll start today's mailbags off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have a bye this weekend. Chris in Harrisburg, PA writes: Pat, any news out of Tampa regarding the contract talks for Barret Ruud? The Bucs' organization simply isn't dumb enough to ...
Who are the leaders in the NFC South? – ESPN.com
I was listening to Steve Duemig on WDAE in Tampa while driving Friday afternoon and he brought up an excellent point. He said part of the problem with Tampa Bay right now is that the Bucs have no true leaders in their locker room. I’d have to agree ...
Strong day ahead for Forte – SLAM! Sports
Matt Forte (RB, Chicago Bears): Those who took Forte in the top five of their fantasy drafts are no doubt cursing their bad luck and questioning how the addition of a star quarterback has hurt rather than helped their star runner. Well, Forte should ...
Gamecocks need better play to beat improved Vols – GoVolsXtra
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Steve Spurrier knows South Carolina's gotten lucky lately. It's going to take more than that, though, for the 21st-ranked Gamecocks (6-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) to survive the final stretch of their schedule. "I ...
Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 10/31 – Arrowhead Pride
Boo! Happy Halloween APers. Have fun & stay safe today. Probably the least scary news this weekend is the fact that the Chiefs are not expected to lose this weekend. My liver rejoices. While the Chiefs enjoy the weekend off, the rest of the AFC West ...
NFL’s 3 undefeated teams all have Purdue QBs – North County Times
Perhaps the secret to NFL perfection is having a former Purdue quarterback on your roster. The New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts are a combined 18-0 this season, and they are the only unbeaten teams remaining in the league ...
Sharper looking sharp as ever at age 33 – New Orleans Times-Picayune
(AP) — NEW ORLEANS - Darren Sharper takes some good-natured ribbing from teammates about his age and his supposed declining ability. When asked about Sharper's three touchdowns on interception returns this season, Saints strong safety Roman Harper ...
Eagles to host Giants on busy Sunday in Philly – WPTV
As busy as it normally is at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia for a Philadelphia Eagles home game, the town will be bopping to the extreme Sunday, on perhaps one of the most memorable sports days in the City of Brotherly Love's history ...
Panthers’ Delhomme Nears Last Chance Vs. Cardinals – WSB-TV Atlanta
(Sports Network) - Despite Jake Delhomme's season-long struggles, Panthers head coach John Fox is sticking with him under center. Delhomme's reward is facing the club that put him on a launching pad to his current struggles. Delhomme will look to ...
Stecker predicts ‘crazy’ scene for Falcons-Saints – WSFA
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - A visit from the Atlanta Falcons stirs emotions with the New Orleans Saints even when both teams struggle. Just ask Aaron Stecker, the newest Falcons player who spent the last five seasons with the Saints. Stecker, the ...