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Corey Davis announces shock retirement at 28

Current New York Jets and former Tennessee Titans receiver Corey Davis has announced his immediate retirement from the NFL at the age of 28.

Colts want a 1st for explosive Jonathan Taylor

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to let Jonathan Taylor seek a trade.

Long time Dolphins beat writer is no longer with Miami Herald

Long time Dolphins beat writer Adam Beasley has left the Miami Herald after 15 years.

Raekwon Davis Upset Dylan Moses Went Undrafted as Saban Compares To Dolphins Missing on Brees

Dolphins DT Raekwon Davis has become the latest NFL star to comment on Dylan Moses going undrafted.

Panthers exercise Sam Darnold’s fifth-year option

Acquired in a trade prior to the draft, Sam Darnold has now had his fifth-year option exercised.

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Alan Williams shocks, quits Bears after week 2

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Bears DC Alan Williams resigned out of the blue. Unfortunately, Williams wasn't just fed up, or seeking a new life, he is facing devastating allegations. The Bears have started the season 0-2, and while the defence hasn't been the...

Justin Fields disastrous play has Bears 0-2

It's always hard being a highly touted QB. Just ask Justin Fields. The Bears QB is on the verge of earning the bust label as his third season in the NFL has begin with truly horrific performances. We've heard all the excuses, he has no weapons, the offence isn't tailored...

Nick Chubb suffers gruesome injury in 2nd qtr

Browns star running back Nick Chubb suffered a devastating knee in jury in the second quarter of the Browns 26-22 loss to division rival Pittsburgh. Playing in his 6th year in the NFL, Chubb has gained over a thousand yards in ever since bar his rookie year, when he gained...

Aaron Rodgers horror injury after 4 snaps

The Aaron Rodgers trade had been one of the biggest storylines of the NFL off-season, and the trade, when it came, had given Jets fans more hope than they had had in many years. A franchise beset with hope at the QB position that had seen those same hopes dashed...

Lions shock Chiefs 21-20 on opening night

The Detroit Lions made the first statement of the NFL season with a 21-20 win over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. On a night that was part celebration of last year for the Chiefs, and part kickoff of their new campaign the Chiefs WR failed to turn up dropping...

//NHL

NHL and Origins Of Ice Hockey

Today's NHL is a slick polished game of speed and power.

But where did it all begin?

British Ice Hockey, what could be done better?

People will say the British ice hockey league is just a stepping stone for import players to have a good season to obtain a big final pay packet across Europe. The problem that is often brought up across fans is the league hasn't got a huge sponsor. Who had...

The First Period

First of all thanks for reading my Column, those that know me would say I'm a hockey freak. I'm born and bred in Coventry home of the Blaze, i also have found a fond obsession with Dinamo Riga don't ask me why cause quite frankly they suck, possibly down...

Ryan McDonagh, 2020 Stanley Cup Champion

The New York Rangers announced 2 years ago a rebuild, a rebuild that would see a lot of the core players on the team get traded. This included their best player at the time and captain, Ryan McDonagh. Ryan was traded along with J.T Miller and Kevin Shattenkirk, from the...

The best NHL goalie setups of 2020

Goalie One of the best things about hockey for me is the goalies pad setups and the custom paint jobs on the goalies helmet. A lot of goalies have custom paint-jobs on their helmets to express themselves. This could be anything from their favourite classic car to a memorial piece for...

//betting

Hill, Saints find themselves at crossroads

With the Saints still in the playoff hunt, they are also looking to their future.

Is that Taysom Hill at QB?

Champions League quick bets

It's another Champions League quick bets Wednesday and we'll be throwing you some nice little ACCA's. You can have whatever you prefer whether that's a simple short-odds banker, or a more intricate long shot. And we might even throw in some prop-bets if you're really lucky. Champions League quick bets:...

NFL Week 3 early value looks

After another eventful and slightly unpredictable NFL weekend, it’s time to start looking ahead to the NFL Week 3 matchup to see where we can squeak out some value bets. We’ve not had a brilliant start to the season, but we have more data now so let’s see what kind...

It’s NRL round 10 tipping time

NRL round 10 tipping time is here, and as the shortened NRL season reaches the half-way point we've got some really interesting match-ups this week. With a repeat of last years' Grand Final topping the bill as the defending champ Roosters take on the Canberra Raiders. There are marquee matchups...

Champions League Quarter Finals : Quick Bets

As the second legs of the champions league quarter-finals draw near we have some Champions League quick bets for you with a money winning double. Manchester City vs. Tottenham This tie is finely poised after a 1-0 win for Spurs in their first Champions League game at their new stadium. Man...

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