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Riggle’s Picks: ‘Ghosted’ edition 1 hr ago

While much has been made of Colin Kaepernick’s low public and media profile during his absence from the NFL, his representatives remain in close contact with teams attempting to land the quarterback another opportunity. The Titans, last week, were the latest team to rebuff their overtures. Kaepernick remains focused on playing in the NFL again and is working out daily in hopes of achieving that goal, according to sources with…

The Mets are out, the Yankees are in. While historically this has been the most common scenario in NY’s autumn baseball, this year it’s a huge surprise. This wasn’t how this year’s New York baseball season was supposed to shape up. All the analysts were wrong. And the analysts have gotten the football season wrong so far, as well. The Giants are generally the toast of the town and attract…

I was expecting horror stories. I figured there’d be tales of harassment, reports of bigotry — accounts of discrimination that would spark shock, rage and sympathy all at once. Fortunately — and refreshingly — I was wrong. Like most people, I was stunned when Panthers quarterback Cam Newton remarked how “funny” it was for a woman to be asking him about routes Wednesday. Not because I thought sexism among athletes…

Washington State extends lead vs. Oregon with interception and 25-yard touchdown Just now

Washington State extends lead vs. Oregon with interception and 25-yard touchdown Just now

Football is losing popularity in America among its core demographics in the wake of NFL players’ protests during the national anthem and President Trump’s criticism, according to a new poll. A poll from the right-leaning firm Winston Group first reported by the Washington Examiner found that favorable ratings for the NFL have dropped significantly among the organization’s core supporters. Just 42 percent of males aged 34-54 had a favorable view…

Don’t get ahead of yourselves, Rams fans Just now

Baker Mayfield makes his 3 touchdowns in the first half against Iowa State look easy 1 hr ago

Santa Anita Charts Results for Friday, October 6. Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 5th day of a 19-day meet. Clear & Fast FIRST RACE. 6 Furlongs. Purse: $16,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $8,000-$7,000. Time 21.99 45.60 58.44 1:12.02 Winner–Scathing Grr.f.4 by Grazen out of Chelcee’s Hope, by Bartok (IRE). Bred by Nick Alexander (CA)….

Over just one month of player, coach, and owner protests of the flag and National Anthem, the National Football League has gone from America’s sport to the least liked of top professional and college sports, according to a new poll. From the end of August to the end of September, the favorable ratings for the NFL have dropped from 57 percent to 44 percent, and it has the highest unfavorable…

It also read: “Let’s hope Joe’s (Girardi) contract is not renewed after this season: Following an excruciating extra-innings loss to the Indians on Friday, Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman stirred a bit of controversy after “liking” a very pointed Instagram comment directed at manager Joe Girardi. The image is a meme of Girardi putting his hands up that reads, “It’s not what you want.” New York held a five-run lead when starter…

Such cases have generated enough anxiety that teams have pulled out all the stops to eradicate the germ or to prevent it from settling in. Although the most recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, reported a decrease in MRSA infections in the general public since 2005, it is difficult to tell what is happening in locker rooms because there has been no study specifically…

It also read: “Let’s hope Joe’s (Girardi) contract is not renewed after this season: Following an excruciating extra-innings loss to the Indians on Friday, Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman stirred a bit of controversy after “liking” a very pointed Instagram comment directed at manager Joe Girardi. The image is a meme of Girardi putting his hands up that reads, “It’s not what you want.” New York held a five-run lead when starter…

Such cases have generated enough anxiety that teams have pulled out all the stops to eradicate the germ or to prevent it from settling in. Although the most recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, reported a decrease in MRSA infections in the general public since 2005, it is difficult to tell what is happening in locker rooms because there has been no study specifically…

Saturday on CBS Sports Network features a quadruple header, including the first part of the famed Commander-in-Chief Trophy between Air Force and Navy. The 2-2 Eastern Michigan Eagles are also trying to make their way back to their second bowl appearance in as many years as they open their division schedule with some MACtion against the Toledo Rockets. The Rockets are currently 3-1, good for second in the MAC West,…

Such cases have generated enough anxiety that teams have pulled out all the stops to eradicate the germ or to prevent it from settling in. Although the most recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, reported a decrease in MRSA infections in the general public since 2005, it is difficult to tell what is happening in locker rooms because there has been no study specifically…

Such cases have generated enough anxiety that teams have pulled out all the stops to eradicate the germ or to prevent it from settling in. Although the most recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, reported a decrease in MRSA infections in the general public since 2005, it is difficult to tell what is happening in locker rooms because there has been no study specifically…

Such cases have generated enough anxiety that teams have pulled out all the stops to eradicate the germ or to prevent it from settling in. Although the most recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, reported a decrease in MRSA infections in the general public since 2005, it is difficult to tell what is happening in locker rooms because there has been no study specifically…

There are a lot of ways to make a name for yourself in sports media these days. You could go the traditional route of getting a degree in journalism, getting your start at a newspaper, and working your way up to beat reporter. You could be a former athlete with good looks and charismatic wit. Many others even start through blogging, podcasting and social media accounts. But perhaps the fastest…