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4+ min ago (314+ words) GHSA warns Class 5A semifinal games may be postponed amid Gainesville legal fight. Virtual meeting set today with Roswell, Thomas County Central and other playoff teams. Gainesville'Langston Hughes game remains delayed as court weighs GHSA appeal. ATLANTA - A new development in the ongoing court fight between Gainesville High School and the Georgia High School Association is now affecting several other football programs preparing for the Class 5A semifinals. Roswell High School, which is scheduled to face Thomas County Central on Friday, is among the teams waiting to learn whether its playoff game will move forward. According to social media posts shared by coaches and school officials, GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines notified the remaining playoff teams that Friday's semifinal matchups could be postponed. The association is holding a virtual meeting Monday afternoon with all parties involved, including Roswell and Thomas County Central,…...

10+ min ago (445+ words) These are the best NFL DFS showdown plays for Week 13 MNF between the New York Giants (+7.5) and the New England Patriots " 46.5. There are also some prop bets to take a look at! After tons of preseason hype from the fantasy community, the Henderson train finally left the station in Week 8. The new #1 back for the Pats has been very productive and now gets a super soft matchup against a Giants run defense that is giving up the 2nd most fantasy points per game to the position. Everything lines up for another explosive outing for Henderson. If you had Drake Maye on your breakout list, kudos to you. He's been awesome and provides a really strong floor with his rushing upside. Even though we are playing Henderson in the "Captain" spot, you can't fade the raw points from Maye with such a…...

11+ min ago (323+ words) The QB made history by breaking a record that seemed untouchable in a crucial game On an afternoon that seemed like just another chapter in the regular season, Matthew Stafford ended up turning it into a historic moment and a crucial victory for the Los Angeles Rams on their way to the postseason. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback broke a record that many thought would never be reached: the streak of consecutive touchdown passes without interceptions that belonged to the legendary Tom Brady. Stafford looked away to the opposite side, drawing two defenders and leaving the perfect window open for Adams. This kind of execution, almost artistic, has been a trademark of the quarterback since his days with Detroit, but now it takes on a historical weight in Los Angeles. With that delivery, Stafford reached 29 consecutive touchdown passes without interceptions,…...

14+ min ago (542+ words) At the beginning of the season, many observers probably didn't expect Iowa and No. 11 Michigan State to each be unbeaten heading into their Big Ten opener at Tuesday night in East Lansing. But that is the case, so already it will be an intriguing matchup when the Hawkeyes and Spartans hook up for their only meeting of the regular season. For Iowa, many weren't anticipating a 7-0 start given it is coming off a bad season last year and has a new coach in first-year man Ben McCollum, who came over from Drake. Primarily a high-scoring but poor defensive team under former coach Fran McCaffery, McCollum already has instilled a defensive identity at Iowa, which is limiting opponents to 61.1 points a contest this season. "Sometimes it's going to look ugly and you've got to win ugly," McCollum said. "That's the best…...

15+ min ago (255+ words) To say Week 13 was frustrating for Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers might be an understatement. Rodgers played through three fractures in his left wrist and took a massive hit that left his face bloodied, but any sort of inspiration he might have given his team didn't show up in the offensive performance. The Steelers mustered a grand total of 166 yards in a 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills. After the game, Rodgers revealed the Steelers had a poor week of practice in the lead-up to the Buffalo game, and they obviously couldn't put it behind them. "I'm not sure," Rodgers told reporters, trying to diagnose the issues behind Pittsburgh's anemic offensive performance. "I thought we had a better preparation week and a poor practice week for whatever reason. I'm not sure if it was the cold weather or whatever it…...

15+ min ago (289+ words) Missouri sports betting is finally here, and bettors in the Show-Me State can get in on the action at DraftKings Sportsbook and qualify for a promo offer: Bet $5 and get $300 instantly in bonus bets! The offer is live for new players in Missouri, but excludes anybody who already activated a pre-registration offer at DraftKings. The bonus bets can be used on any market they want, including NFL futures, NHL games, or anything else that suits your fancy. Want updates on the latest that's happening with Missouri's sports betting launch? Follow the NYPost's live blog for everything from the best offers and up to the minute news. DraftKings is rolling out a special offer for new users in Missouri: Bet $5 and get $300 instantly in bonus bets! To qualify, you'll need to complete registration while physically located in Missouri. One of the…...

19+ min ago (404+ words) Check out this article for a complete list of 2025-2026 college football bowl games, including dates, times, how to watch, and more. 2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule: Scores, Dates, Times, TV channels The 2025-26 college football bowl season is here, and the College Football Playoff is approaching. Check out the complete schedule below, including dates, times, how to watch, TV channels and results - all times are ET. College Football Playoff Schedule - Friday, 12/19: TBD vs. TBD - 8 p.m. (ABC) - Saturday, 12/20: TBD vs. TBD - 12 p.m. (ABC) - Saturday, 12/20: TBD vs. TBD - 3:30 p.m. (TBD) - Saturday, 12/20: TBD vs. TBD - 7:30 p.m. (TBD) - Wednesday, 12/31: Cotton Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) - Thursday, 1/1: Orange Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 12 p.m. (ESPN) - Thursday, 1/1: Rose Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 4 p.m. (ESPN) - Thursday, 1/1: Sugar Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 8 p.m. (ESPN) - Thursday, 1/8: Fiesta Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) - Friday, 1/9: Peach Bowl: TBD vs. TBD - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) - Monday, 1/19: TBD vs. TBD - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Miami, FL) The…...

20+ min ago (285+ words) Preserving traditions that make our country great unites conservatives. That includes college sports. Each year, half a million young Americans earn a college degree while competing in school-sponsored athletics. However, the future of college sports is at risk, and protecting one of the last aspects of campus life not corrupted by liberal ideology is worth it. The solution requires a legislative fix without government overreach. Well-defined rules are essential for institutions to maintain their integrity, stability, and, most important, independence. Unfortunately, the lack of national standards governing name, image and likeness (NIL) rights for student-athletes is causing disorder. Inconsistent NIL rules leave certain athletes and programs at a disadvantage, especially in Olympic and women's sports. It also means no guardrails preventing young athletes from being exploited by third-party actors. Contrast that with the alternative proposal: the SAFE Act. The SAFE…...

21+ min ago (643+ words) The Cleveland Browns suffered a 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at home on Sunday. Cleveland was dominated in all three phases of the game, as it was a lackluster performance from the Browns. With the loss, Cleveland guaranteed another losing season, and now Browns insider Tony Rizzo believes head coach Kevin Stefanski will be fired at the end of the season. "I hope the Browns coaches sealed their fate yesterday," Rizzo said on ESPN Cleveland on Monday. "It's 10-8 in the third quarter, 4th and 1, your own 33, you are going to go for it and have your tight end (direct snap it) and fumbles. "Get out of here. Folks, I'm going to tell you something right now: I know owners of sports teams who would have fired these people on the spot yesterday. Enough, enough of this. You have to be out…...

21+ min ago (689+ words) If you were watching Sunday Night Football, you may have learned that Marcus Mariota's name is actually pronounced "Mah-ree-OH-tah" with an emphasized final syllable. Or at least that's how Cris Collinsworth said it all game long. There's no clear explanation for why NBC made the change now. Maybe they asked Mariota about it during their production meeting. Maybe someone in the truck decided this was the week to get it right. Either way, after a decade of hearing "MARY-oh-tah," the sudden shift to "Mah-ree-OH-tah" caught viewers off guard. " CJ Fogler " (@cjzero) December 1, 2025 The pronunciation has been debated since Mariota's Oregon days. Back in 2015, ESPN clarified the proper way to say his name. According to linguistics expert Marian Macchi, English speakers naturally mispronounce it because of a linguistic rule where "ari" followed by a vowel typically sounds like "Mary." That's why…...