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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is having fun. With a 10-1 record targeting the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed, the Lions enter Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears (4-7) having won nine straight for the first time in nine decades. Campbell’s personality certainly has rubbed off since his hiring in 2021. The Lions remain the lone […]
For NFL fans who still do not consider the Detroit Lions as a serious championship contender, that’s understandable. The Lions are the perennial downtrodden organization, correct? Yes. But now? Sure, the franchise has not earned a league title since 1957 and managed to capture just five division titles over the past 90 seasons. But the […]
Colorado’s two-way standout, Travis Hunter, is beginning to run away from his Heisman Trophy competition. Projected as the possible 2025 No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, Hunter commands a substantial lead among potential Heisman candidates, according to BetOnline Sportsbook. The Panama City, Panama-based sports betting company listed Hunter (-400) as the overwhelming favorite to become […]
Ryan Blaney wants to experience Deja vu. The NASCAR Cup Series pilot parlayed last year’s win during the Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway into his first circuit championship. Can he do it all over again? He’s halfway there. Blaney’s dramatic comeback victory during last Sunday’s Xfinity 500 qualified the Team Penske driver for […]
NASCAR Truck Series driver Conner Jones could face stiffer pentalties. The 18-year-old with 21 career starts over the past two seasons remains scrutinized by industry officials for wrecking Matt Mills during last Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Racing on an open track, Jones bumped Mills’ machine from behind on Lap 76. It sent […]
Sportsbooks are beginning to favor Cole Custer to repeat as the NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. Custer (+220) drew the top sports-betting odds after his runner-up finish during last Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Entering Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 race at Martinsville Speedway, Custer sits as the No. 4-ranked driver, 28 points […]
The NASCAR Cup Series’ marketing department may be getting nervous. Kyle Larson, one of motorsports’ major personalities, opens Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway seven points below the elimination line. For marketing reasons, the stock-car racing industry may privately hope Larson eventually plays a major role during the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway […]
Is NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano the circuit’s version of “Mr. October?” After advancing to the Round of 8 by pure luck – Alex Bowman’s post-Charlotte ROVAL disqualification – Logano will move on to next month’s Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway with a growing playoff presence. Logano outraced Christopher Bell on the final […]
Hendrick Motorsports started celebrating the initial advancement of all four teams to the NASCAR Cup Series’ Round of 8. A few hours later, however, some party-goers were forced to leave. During a post-race inspection, officials deemed Alex Bowman’s No. 48 Chevrolet 17 pounds too light. Sunday’s disqualification at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course cost Bowman an opportunity […]
Chandler Smith opened last Saturday’s overtime restart at Talladega Superspeedway in third place. A leading candidate to claim the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship next month, Smith endured a “numb” foot over the final 14 laps, settling for P5. It likely wasn’t what he expected for the No. 81 Toyota team after securing the Stage 1 […]
