In this jam-packed episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon break down each top NFL contender’s biggest concern that could send them home early in January. The Buffalo Bills kick things off, fresh off a big win. The offense is as dynamic as ever, while the defense—specifically the run defense—might be their … Read more
A million dollars? For a baseball player? People could hardly believe it. In November of 1979, Nolan Ryan and the Houston Astros agreed to a four-year, $4 million agreement, making the Texas hurler the first player in MLB history to make at least a million dollars per year. Reporters and the public soon christened him … Read more
Cody Bellinger’s career has taken a lot of surprising turns since he won the 2020 World Series with the Dodgers. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) The New York Yankees have their Juan Soto replacement — or at least a guy who can take Juan Soto’s place on the field. The team swung a trade … Read more
Grant DuBose’s season is over after a helmet-to-helmet collision sent him to the hospital. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker) The Miami Dolphins placed wide receiver Grant DuBose on injured reserve on Tuesday, two days after a blow to the head sent him to a hospital. The transaction ends DuBose’s season. Placement on injured reserve requires a minimum … Read more
There was plenty of domination in 2024. The Chiefs positioned themselves for an unprecedented three-peat. UConn went back-to-back. Caitlin Clark could hardly be stopped on or off the court. And the Dodgers juggernaut proved itself to be just that — a juggernaut. But 2024 also introduced some massive changes, most notably in college sports where … Read more
USC WR Zachariah Branch is the fifth five-star recruit to transfer recruited by Lincoln Riley to transfer. (Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Lincoln Riley’s top recruits haven’t been long for Los Angeles. Per ESPN, USC WR Zachariah Branch S Zion Branch became the latest Trojans to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday. Zachariah Branch … Read more
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass the ball against Eastern Conference guard Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports In the NBA’s … Read more
Times always change. For the world of sports, change in 2024 was on 3x speed. College sports realigned and entered a turbocharged world of pay-for play. The NFL moved more of its luggage into the streaming world. The Olympics reverted back to its old meaningful ways. Even boxing found a firm foothold … in Saudi … Read more
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor turned what should have been a 10.1 fantasy-point play to a 2-point play with a costly fumble on the goal line in Week 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor made a big mistake in Week 15’s showdown against the Denver Broncos — a big, big … Read more
It’s no secret that the running back position is a consistently risky one for fantasy, taking big-time hits on an every-down basis, touching the ball more consistently than other skill position players like the wide receivers or tight ends — that workload being part of what makes them so valuable for fantasy football managers. Unfortunately, … Read more