Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 7 Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 7 Getty Images Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! With the regular season officially behind us, that means there are now only three things to talk about today: the playoffs, the playoffs and then probably some more playoff stuff after that. OK, so that’s actually only one thing, but it’s a big one, so I thought I should count it three times. Actually we’ll be covering several things in today’s newsletter. Not only…
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The New York Giants celebrated their 100th season in 2024 but certainly didn’t do it in style. In fact, they compiled one of the worst years in franchise history, finishing with a record of 3-14. There was far more bad than good, and that was reflected in the play every week. From top to bottom, the Giants were one of the league’s worst teams and it was astonishing that they were able to pick up three victories. Here’s a look at the 15-lowest-graded Giants played from the 2024 season courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Note: To quality, a player must…
The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A’s should do the same The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A’s should do the same USATSI The Oakland Athletics are going to eventually become the Las Vegas Athletics, if the organization’s plan comes to fruition. Until then, though, there is a temporary stay in Sacramento while waiting on the Las Vegas ballpark to be built. A three-year stint is long enough to get with local tradition, right? The Sacramento Kings of the NBA light a purple beam above their…
The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searches The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searches Getty Images With the 2024 NFL regular season complete, it’s time to move into offseason mode for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Realistically, some of them have already done so — especially those that have made changes at the head coach or general manager positions. And because it’s what we do here, we’re going to let you know exactly which jobs are open, and who might be up for them. Rather than scouring the scatter…
The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports’ five burning transfer portal questions after the winter window The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports’ five burning transfer portal questions after the winter window Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images As college football’s 2025 transfer portal cycle works through January, the winter window is in the books with North Carolina front and center among 247Sports’ five burning questions. The Tar Heels entered Tuesday at No. 33 in the transfer portal team rankings, leaving some to wonder why Bill Belichick and company haven’t been the most aggressive. North Carolina currently has 12 incoming transfers committed or signed, with just one…
Nearing the midway point of the 2024-25 seasons, these teams have the best chances to cut down the nets in April. Nearing the midway point of the 2024-25 seasons, these teams have the best chances to cut down the nets in April. USTSI Don’t look now, but we’re less than 10 weeks away from a crisp bracket. Oh, what a glorious day that will be. Of course, you’ll be hammered with numerous trends to pare down who will win the national championship. There is no magic formula to predict a champion. The game has changed way too…
January will have two camps for the women’s national team, both this first-team one and a futures camp January will have two camps for the women’s national team, both this first-team one and a futures camp Getty Images The United States women’s national team will gather for a January training camp at Dignity Health Sports Park in California, marking a comeback for the winter gathering after no January camp in 2024. Head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster and the group will train together Jan. 14 through Jan. 21 to ring in the new year. The program will…
Jackson is looking for his first Super Bowl appearance Jackson is looking for his first Super Bowl appearance Getty Images Lamar Jackson has been a great regular season quarterback. He has one of the best win percentages in the regular season since the 1970 merger (third at .745) and has two MVPs on his resume, showcasing he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The knock on Jackson has been his inability to win in the postseason, evidenced by his 2-4 record with nine touchdowns to nine turnovers. Jackson’s regular season success hasn’t translated. There’s an expectation that comes…
UFC has some goodies lined up in 2025 but there is a lot left on the table UFC has some goodies lined up in 2025 but there is a lot left on the table Getty Images UFC’s 2025 pay-per-view calendar is starting strong, but big fights still need to be announced. UFC 311 makes an impressive first impression with Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov. Yet major names like Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev and Conor McGregor are currently missing from the calendar. Hopefully, UFC 311 is a mission statement for the promotion in the new…
Twelve teams have never won the Super Bowl, and five of them just made the playoffs Twelve teams have never won the Super Bowl, and five of them just made the playoffs Getty Images There have been 58 Super Bowls played in NFL history, and somehow, there are still 12 teams that have yet to win a Lombardi Trophy. However, that number could be going down by one this year and that’s because there are five teams in the playoffs that will have a chance to end their Super Bowl drought. With that in mind, we’re going to rank those…
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globeThe cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara Windsor, may not be as prevalent in today’s London, but it remains possibly the most influential English dialect across the world, according to academic research.No longer the preserve of those born within earshot of the Bow Bells in the City of London, today cockney is more likely to be spoken in Essex. Continue reading…Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed…
For the New York Giants, the offseason has come way too soon once again. That means not only is it time to start thinking about adding the roster pieces needed to improve but also make decisions on some players already in-house. The Giants don’t have many of these decisions to make but there are a few impending free agents they should retain. Here are eight we would like to see them keep. For the New York Giants, the offseason has come way too soon once again. That means not only is it time to start thinking about adding the roster…
SportsLine simulated NFL Wild Card Weekend to reveal optimal Fantasy football rankings and prop projections for DFS, SGPs and PrizePicks SportsLine simulated NFL Wild Card Weekend to reveal optimal Fantasy football rankings and prop projections for DFS, SGPs and PrizePicks USATSI Season-long Fantasy football is generally associated with the regular season, but the start of the 2025 NFL Playoffs provides a chance to start fresh. The Fantasy football challenge, NFL player props, NFL same-game parlays, and sites like PrizePicks can put your statistical savvy on display. Having a reliable wet of 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend Fantasy football rankings can…
Tennessee is making a front-office change Tennessee is making a front-office change Getty Images Tennessee Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk directly pointed to quarterback Will Levis and general manager Ran Carthon when explaining why her franchise had a bright future entering this season. However, one was the greatest source of disappointment with his on-field play in 2024, while the other has now been let go. On Tuesday, the Titans fired Carthon following two seasons in Tennessee. Brian Callahan will retain his position as head coach after being hired less than a year ago, but changes were on the table…
The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks Getty Images Jayden Daniels was the clear-cut best first- or second-year quarterback during the 2024 NFL season. Caleb Williams played better than you might think, C.J. Stroud had a disappointing campaign by his standards and Bryce Young had one of the most remarkable in-season turnarounds I’ve ever seen at the quarterback position. Altogether, I tracked 14 first or second-year passers in this season-long project, and 10 quarterbacks threw at least 10 passes in the regular-season finale. They are listed below by…
SportsLine’s team of Vegas experts and its proven model and AI PickBot get you ready for 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend betting sites SportsLine’s team of Vegas experts and its proven model and AI PickBot get you ready for 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend betting sites USATSI The Rams are the last team from the NFC to win the Super Bowl and Los Angeles will host the Vikings in the final game of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025. The Rams enter the 2025 NFL playoff bracket having won five of their last six games, with the lone defeat coming when…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards on Tuesday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards on Tuesday USATSI The Washington Wizards host the Houston Rockets in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday’s NBA schedule. Washington is 6-27 overall and 5-14 at home, while Houston is 23-12 overall and 10-6 on the road. The Rockets have won the last four meetings between the teams, including a 107-92 home victory in November. Houston is 20-15 against the spread (ATS) in the 2024-25 NBA season, while Washington is 12-20-1 versus the…
SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his NFL score predictions for the six games of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025 SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his NFL score predictions for the six games of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025 USATSI The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend kicks off with a pair of Week 1 rematches in the NFC, as the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles will face the No. 7 Green Bay Packers, while the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the No. 6 Washington Commanders. Philadelphia won the first matchup, 34-29 in Brazil, while Tampa Bay dominated Washington, 37-20. Will…
Where does your team’s first-round pick from 2024 rank after his rookie campaign? Where does your team’s first-round pick from 2024 rank after his rookie campaign? Getty Images The 2024 first-round rookies have completed their debut seasons in the NFL. Some hit a rookie wall. Some flourished in key roles as first-year players. And a handful didn’t play much — or at all — because of injury. The offensive linemen mostly struggled. The receivers mostly shined. It’s time to rank the Round 1 picks from the 2024 NFL Draft with their collective Year 1 in the books. (Since Vikings QB J.J.…
Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Jan. 7 Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Jan. 7 Getty Images The offseason slogs on here in Major League Baseball with three of the top eight and five of the top 12 free agents still on the board. In looking at our tracker, 24 of the top 50 remain unsigned. Several players thought to be trade candidates heading into the offseason have yet to be moved, but there is some news on that front. A’s outfielder Brent Rooker was said to be a possible target for several teams seeking…