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Carolina Panthers Fire Head Coach Frank Reich After 1-10 Start
The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich after only 11 games, which marks the shortest tenure for a head coach since 1978. The Panthers have the worst record in the NFL at 1-10. In 1978, Pete McCulley got his walking papers...
Detroit Pistons Look to End 13-Game Losing Streak
The Detroit Pistons recently extended their losing streak to 13 in a row. But they're a betting favorite to end their skid Monday night when they host the slumping Washington Wizards. The Wizards have lost nine games in a row and they're...
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Derek Carr Clears Concussion Protocol
Quarterback Derek Carr sustained a head injury in Week 10, but he has now cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and expects to start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Week 12. The Saints square off against the Atlanta Falcons in...
Philadelphia Eagles Emerge as New Betting Favorite to Win Super Bowl LVIII
The Philadelphia Eagles are currently +450 odds to win Super Bowl LVIII, according to a recent update by DraftKings. The Eagles are now 9-1 and became the outright favorite for the first time this season after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs...
Quarterback Zach Wilson Benched, Tim Boyle in for NY Jets on Black Friday
The New York Jets have benched struggling quarterback Zach Wilson and promoted backup quarterback Tim Boyle as the starter in Week 12. The Jets host the Miami Dolphins this week in the NFL's first Black Friday game on the day after Thanksgiving....
Pittsburgh Steelers Finally Fire Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada
Christmas came early for football fans in Pittsburgh. The low-scoring Steelers finally fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada after an ugly 13-10 divisional loss against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Fans were worried that the Steelers would retain the inept Canada for the...
Memphis Grizzlies Lose Point Guard Marcus Smart for Several Weeks
Veteran point guard Marcus Smart will miss three to five weeks with a left foot injury, which is bad news for the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Smart exited a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half last week with a...
Cincinnati Bengals Lose QB Joe Burrow to Season-Ending Injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the remainder of the regular season with a right wrist injury. The Bengals saw their Super Bowl odds at DraftKings plummet from +1400 on Monday to +10000 on Friday. Burrow exited Thursday Night Football in...
Chicago Bulls Fielding Trade Offers for Guard Zach LaVine
Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine has been the subject of trade rumors over the last three seasons, and the Bulls are currently fielding offers from multiple teams after a slow start. Shams Charania from The Athletic reported that the Philadelphia...
Quarterback Justin Fields Returns to the Chicago Bears in Week 11
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields returns as the starter this week after missing four games with a right thumb injury. Fields sustained a dislocated and sprained thumb on his throwing hand in a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. Head...