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Being embarrassed by Clemson two years ago spurred a change in direction for the Hurricanes, who play for the ACC title Saturday against ... Clemson. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2zSh05Y

See how players from all 32 teams will be participating in the "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative to show their support for various causes. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2AsiBiz

Who can figure out the Kansas City Chiefs? They started this season with five straight wins and covers. But since then, they are just 1-5, both SU and ATS. Can Kansas City kick this funk when it meets the New York Jets Sunday afternoon in New Jersey?              NFL point spread: The Chiefs opened as 4.5-point favorites; the total was 44 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. Line updates and matchup report . NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 26.4-18.2 Jets.  NFL picks on every game . Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or at OddsShark.libsyn.com for more picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news.          Why the Chiefs Can Cover the Spread The Chiefs are coming off a 16-10 decision against the Buffalo Bills,  their second straight tough loss and third overall. Kansas City fell down to the Bills out of the gate 10-0, fought back to within 13-...

Arsène Wenger’s team are on a winning streak and are lording it above Spurs, and Mesut Özil is sparkling, but there is no evidence yet that underlying failings of focus and organisation have been eradicated Arsenal are fourth! Arsenal have won their past three league games in a row! Arsenal have beaten Tottenham Hotspur and are now above them in the table! Arsenal have won seven out of seven at home this season! Arsenal defeated Huddersfield Town 5-0 on Wednesday with all three of their expensive forwards scoring! Arsenal are four points off second! At the Emirates Stadium, dreams are – tentatively – being dreamed again. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2zBFA6Y

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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is confident the club can compete to keep superstar outfielder Bryce Harper despite the massive contract offers the slugger could receive if he enters free agency after the 2018 MLB season. On Wednesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com passed along comments Rizzo made about the situation during an appearance on the MLB Network. "I think we have as good a chance to sign him long-term as anybody in baseball," he said. "He's the type of iconic, historic type of player that would love to be with the same organization throughout his whole career, such as [Derek] Jeter and that group of guys. I think he wants to be here. We want him here. I think there's an opportunity for him to make history here."                   This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. Get the best sports content from the web and social in the new B/R app . Get the app and ...

UFC star Conor McGregor managed to make headlines once again after making a court appearance for speeding in his native Dublin, Ireland, driving away at speed and telling reporters to  "come and get me." TMZ Sports reported the news, while RTE News provided video footage:                         This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. Get the best sports content from the web and social in the new B/R app . Get the app and get the game. from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://ift.tt/2irRJrR

The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen and a conditional third-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in exchange for forwards Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi as well as a 2018 third-round draft pick. Thursday's deal involves two teams in the thick of the playoff race, as the Devils currently hold the third playoff spot in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division with 32 points and the Ducks are just one point out of the Western Conference's final wild-card spot with 26 points. The 26-year-old Vatanen, in the midst of his sixth NHL season, has registered one goal and three assists to go along with a minus-six rating in 15 games. Vatanen is signed for two seasons beyond 2017-18, but trading him clears a defensive logjam for the Ducks. Perhaps no team in the NHL has more blue-line depth than Anaheim, as it boasts younger rearguards such as Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler, Josh Manson and Brandon Montour in addition to veterans Kevin Bie...

Arsenal and Manchester United: two teams full of individual stars who could improve the other side. As Saturday's Premier League clash approaches, both clubs know anything less than victory will allow runaway leaders Manchester City to take another huge step away from them in the title race. While both squads are struggling to maintain pace with the leaders, would a combined XI's chances look any stronger? We employed the scientific method of FIFA 18 —using the literal highest-rated overall ratings —to find out how that team would shape up.     Formation: 3-5-2 Goalkeeper David De Gea - (90) There was never any question over who would get this spot, was there? De Gea is the second-best (still playing) goalkeeper on FIFA 18 behind Manuel Neuer, meaning good old Petr Cech misses out.   Defenders Eric Bailly—(84), Centre-back Bailly is one of FIFA's most popular centre-backs due to his combination of pace, power and high defensive work rate. He's Man United...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger doesn’t expect Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to "park the bus" when he brings his team to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Red Devils manager has earned a reputation for being ultra-defensive in away games against the rest of the Premier League's top-six sides and, in his previous role as Chelsea boss, utilised the tactic to great effect against the Gunners. But with United trailing league leaders Manchester City by eight points heading into Week 15 of the season, Wenger believes Saturday's game will be a little different. "No, I don't expect anything special," the Frenchman said   when asked if Mourinho will park the bus, per the club's official website . "I just expect us to be ready to recover now. Man United is a strong team, and I expect us just to cope with the problems they will give us. They will attack as well. They will not only defend." Indeed, given the rapid pace City are setting,...

Once the calendar turns to December, the New England Patriots know how to get the job done, as they are 12-4 in their past 16 December games. The Patriots take on longtime AFC East rivals the Buffalo Bills in upstate New York Sunday, and it does not appear to be a positive development for the home team. New England has won seven games in a row following a 2-2 start, and its once sieve-like defense has made a big improvement. The Patriots have allowed a maximum of 17 points in each of their past seven games. Their yardage allowed is still quite alarming, as they rank 30th in that area , but they know how to keep opponents from getting into the end zone. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy is one of the most underrated players in the league and boasts a team-leading 70 tackles and 5.0 sacks. The main issue when playing the Patriots is confronting their offense. The focus is almost always on quarterback Tom Brady, and he is an MVP candidate with 3,374 passing yards and a 26-3 TD-intercept...

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons has already drawn comparisons to Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James , and it turns out The King believes Simmons could one day surpass him. Per  Lee Jenkins of  Sports Illustrated , Simmons revealed that James told him the following at the  LeBron James Skills Academy four years ago:  "You have an opportunity to be better than me. But you can't skip steps. You have to do the work." Simmons' production this season has been reminiscent of what LeBron did early in his NBA career, as he is averaging 18.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game.   This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.   Get the best sports content from the web and social in the  new B/R app . Get the app and get the game. from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://ift.tt/2zDsmH1

LaVar Ball confirmed he sent United States President Donald Trump a pair of Big Baller Brand ZO2s, the signature shoe of Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball , after saying last week he planned to make a peace offering after they feuded about the release of LiAngelo Ball, his other son, from China. On Thursday, TMZ Sports passed along comments from Ball, who said the BBB shipment should have arrived at the White House. "I sent Trump his shoes," he said. "He should have them—unless they took 'em!" The outspoken patriarch of the Ball family previously told   TMZ Sports   he hoped the sneakers would help Trump "calm down a little bit" after their verbal and social-media exchanges in recent weeks. LiAngelo, along with UCLA teammates Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, were arrested in China on   shoplifting charges   while on the Bruins' trip to face Georgia Tech in Shanghai. After the group was released and allowed to return home to Los Ange...

The latest College Football Playoff is one step away from taking its final form, and it looks like Clemson, Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin are in a commanding position, as they are holding the top four places in the most recent rankings .  However, all four of those teams will be tested in conference championship games. It seems likely that the winners of the SEC and ACC conference championship games will earn spots in CFP , but there are questions about the Big Ten and Big 12. Clemson, the defending CFP champions, will meet Miami in the ACC  Championship Game, as both teams have one loss on their record. Auburn and Georgia will meet in the SEC championship games. The Tigers have beaten both Georgia and Alabama in recent weeks, and both of those teams were rated No. 1 when Auburn took them down.  Undefeated Wisconsin will meet Ohio State in the Big Ten title game, while Oklahoma will take on TCU in the Big 12 title game. After losing to Auburn last week, the Crimso...

NBA trade season isn't in full swing just yet, but buzz is starting to mount about the possibility that a few notable bigs could soon have new homes.   Specifically, the rumor mill received a jolt earlier in the week when new rumblings surfaced that the Memphis Grizzlies could entertain the thought of dealing Marc Gasol , while the Philadelphia 76ers' asking price for Jahlil Okafor was finally unveiled.  Below, we'll break down the latest news and take a look at how viable the potential moves could be.                     Marc Gasol On the Block?  The Memphis Grizzlies made waves Monday when they fired head coach David Fizdale 101 games into his tenure with the club, and speculation is starting to swirl that the team could entertain trades involving franchise centerpiece Marc Gasol.  "I don't think they're done making changes," a league executive told Sporting News' Sean Deveney . "They could ...

BBC Sport looks back at the chaotic draw for the 1982 World Cup, which suffered from a number of mishaps and technical problems. from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/2irbmjU

BBC Sport looks back at the chaotic draw for the 1982 World Cup, which suffered from a number of mishaps and technical problems. from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/2irbmjU

As QB Baker Mayfield takes on the top pass defense in the Big 12, both the Sooners and the Horned Frogs have plenty at stake. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2zPBdcJ

As QB Baker Mayfield takes on the top pass defense in the Big 12, both the Sooners and the Horned Frogs have plenty at stake. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2zPBdcJ

Prescott is facing myriad questions about his recent struggles. And the Cowboys QB can't wait to provide answers. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2Bz94DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a firm grip on the rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals as of late, winning eight of the last nine matchups , including the last five in a row, going 7-1-1 against the spread. Pittsburgh is favored to continue that dominance over Cincinnati on Monday night at Paul Brown Stadium.               NFL point spread: The Steelers opened as 6.5-point favorites; the total was 43 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark . ( Line updates and matchup report ) NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 28.1-15.0 Steelers ( NFL picks on every game ) Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or at OddsShark .libsyn.com for more picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news.                Why the Steelers can cover the spread The Steelers just stretched their winning streak to six in a row with a 31-28 win over a game Green Bay outfit Sunday ni...

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A conference championship is part of the criteria the CFP committee uses to set the field. How much will the final weekend impact the top four? from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2AqkUTb

In the Week 7 edition of the 2017-18 Kia Rookie Ladder, we check in on the five rookies who are making the biggest impact so far this season. from NBA.com: News http://ift.tt/2j1TGsk

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Florida State is reportedly pushing head football coach Jimbo Fisher to make a decision soon about whether to stay with the Seminoles or leave to join Texas A&M. On Thursday, Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com reported Fisher is viewed as the Aggies' top choice to replace Kevin Sumlin, and FSU has already started the process of looking at replacements. School officials want an answer quickly, though the coach wants to wait until after Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe.                   This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. Get the best sports content from the web and social in the new B/R app . Get the app and get the game. from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://ift.tt/2zBqUou

David Silva has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2020.  Rob Pollard of the club's official website confirmed the news on Thursday. Silva said:  "I am so happy to have committed my future to City. I am incredibly proud of what I have achieved at City in my seven-and-a-half seasons here and with Pep in charge, I feel we are in a great position to win trophies this season and beyond. "The style of football we are playing is a pleasure to be a part of and I look forward to winning more titles in the years to come." The 31-year-old joined City from Valencia in 2010 and has won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup during his time at the Etihad Stadium.                               This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. Get the best sports content from the web and...

As the 2017 season winds down, we'll take a look at the AFC and NFC playoff pictures. After 12 weeks, it's a bit fuzzy, but teams have emerged in both conferences as favorites for first-round byes. The NFC looks far more competitive than the AFC at the top. Is it too early to single out two teams in the American conference? One head coach spoke about what Week 15 could mean for home-field advantage. Which division went from worst to competitive in the last two years? What should we look out for in the upcoming games when dissecting the NFC South? There's a sub-.500 NFC team that's not giving up on postseason talk. Is it optimism or delusion?   Check out the Week 13 standings and playoff picture with notable postseason scenarios.                      Week 13 AFC Standings and Playoff Picture 1. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-2, 1st-Round Bye) 2. New England Patriots (9-2, 1st-Round Bye) 3. Tennessee Titans (7-4, vs. Baltimore R...

The Boston Celtics (18-4) will try to rebound from their second loss in four games when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (12-8) on Thursday as solid home favorites at the sportsbooks. The 76ers will be playing back-to-back nights following a 118-113 win over the Washington Wizards and will rest center Joel Embiid .           Point spread: The Celtics opened as eight-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. ( Line updates and matchup report ) NBA betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 106.9-105.4, Celtics ( NBA picks on every game )               Why the 76ers can cover the spread Embiid scored 25 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked four shots in Wednesday's victory against Washington, although Philadelphia did not cover the spread as a seven-point favorite. Without him in the lineup, backers of the 76ers will likely get an inflated line they can use in their favor. Philly had covered the ...

Arsenal host Manchester United on Saturday as the Premier League gears up for another round of fixtures to kick off a busy December. Manchester City welcome struggling West Ham United to the Etihad Stadium, while Tottenham Hotspur will look to get their domestic campaign back on track at Watford . Chelsea take on Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off to open proceedings and Liverpool travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on the same day. Meanwhile, Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew are set to take charge of their first matches at Everton and West Bromwich Albion, respectively, with the pair facing Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace at home. Here are all the fixtures for Week 15, complete with score predictions for each:            Saturday, December 2 Chelsea vs. Newcastle United, 12:30 p.m. GMT/7:30 a.m. ET, 3-0 Everton vs. Huddersfield Town, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET, 2-1 Watford vs. Tottenham Hotspur , 3 p.m. GMT/1...

WWE Raw and SmackDown Live are two different shows as December approaches. The flagship is on cruise control, taking its leisurely time in telling stories and setting up rivalries. It has no imminent pay-per-views or live-event specials to concern itself and thus, it has a little more time to experiment with storytelling and Superstar pushes. SmackDown Live, though, is approaching its broadcasts with a sense of urgency. On December 17, the blue brand presents Clash of Champions, a pay-per-view event that will be headlined by WWE champion AJ Styles defending against Jinder Mahal. Thus, the Tuesday night staple is producing shows where things happen, stories are developed and Superstars are put in a position to succeed. Does that necessarily mean that SmackDown provided fans a better show than Raw this week, though?       Why Raw? Samoa Joe's return from injury just under a month ago has been one of the bright spots on Monday nights, as The Samoan Submission Machine ...

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Florida State is urging Jimbo Fisher to make a decision about either staying with the Seminoles or taking the Texas A&M job, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2AnZIxf

Dak, Dez and Dallas have Texas-sized problems and a minuscule chance to make the playoffs after three straight losses without Zeke in the backfield. How has the offense been so dreadful? from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2j3LiZ0

Florida State is urging Jimbo Fisher to make a decision about either staying with the Seminoles or taking the Texas A&M job, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2AnZIxf

Dak, Dez and Dallas have Texas-sized problems and a minuscule chance to make the playoffs after three straight losses without Zeke in the backfield. How has the offense been so dreadful? from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2j3LiZ0

San Francisco's 2017 first-round draft pick will wear multi-colored cleats to support an East Palo Alto nonprofit that is a "perfect" cause for Thomas. from www.espn.com - TOP http://ift.tt/2zBLeGa

For once in his life, Bryce Love is moving at a leisurely pace, emerging from a class on child cognitive development and weaving his bicycle through lunchtime traffic on the Stanford campus without even bothering to work the pedals. His lunch is tucked onto the seat behind him, and a large camouflage backpack is strapped around his shoulders. Other than the number 20 emblazoned on his sweatpants, there is little to distinguish one of the best running backs in the country from any of the other students emerging from the basement of a building crammed with high-level math students and dotted with flyers promoting lectures on the Quantization of Compact Lagrangians and Mean Field Learning Models. There are many things about Love that can be classified as abnormal, his uncanny Olympic-caliber speed foremost among them. But on a campus rife with overachievers, Love is just another prodigy, an aspiring pediatrician who spends what little spare time he has working alongside Ph .D. candidat...