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Cowboys try to strike balance with gestures
Dallas knelt as a team, then stood for the national anthem, debunking a fake-news meme about Jerry Jones in the process.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/kneeling-cowboys-debunked-popular-fake-news-meme-featuring-jerry-jones-030937782.html?src=rss
Former NFL Star and Businessman Supports 'Take a Knee'
Football is competitive, but could business be even tougher? Former Chargers and Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman says he dares to find out. Merriman's sports performance apparel line, Lights Out, will be sold in Tillys stores across California in September, at a time when sporting brandsSource: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14318965/1/lights-out-knees-down-former-nfl-star-on-why-he-changed-his-mind-about-nfl-pro.html?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahoo?src=rss
Pete Prisco's NFL Week 4 Picks: Falcons, Chiefs go to 4-0, Vikings dump Lions
It's time to get some help. Maybe I will use a dartboard. Or pick names out of a hat. Or ask somebody's dog to make the picks, just not that evil-looking dog owned by Will Brinson. That's how bad my picks were last week. I went 8-8 straight up and 5-11 against the spread. That's vulgarSource: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-priscos-nfl-week-4-picks-falcons-chiefs-go-to-4-0-vikings-dump-lions/?src=rss
Fantasy Football Week 4: It's Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady at the top of the QB rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DST There are some great matchups at the top of the QB rankings this week, with Russell Wilson set to take on the Indianapolis Colts and Drew Brees heading to Miami to take on the leaky Miami Dolphins ' secondary. But that's not enough for them to break the duopoly atSource: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-week-4-its-aaron-rodgers-vs-tom-brady-at-the-top-of-the-qb-rankings/?src=rss
Dez Bryant insists he’s still an elite wide receiver
Dez Bryant caught 88 passes for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2014 when he earned All-Pro honors and contract worthy of an elite wide receiver. Since then, he has played 25 of 35 games and has made 92 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns. Of course, he played through injuries the past twoSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/dez-bryant-insists-still-elite-193127892.html?src=rss
Dak Prescott excels when throwing on the sprint
It took the Cowboys a while to get going on Monday night. When they did, they often made it look easy, especially when quarterback Dak Prescott was running hard. The difference between the teams last night came in many ways at the most important position on the field. The Cardinals, who love to throwSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/dak-prescott-excels-throwing-sprint-193122083.html?src=rss
Using run-pass data as a viable fantasy matchup tool
A deeper understanding of play-calling trends can reveal which NFL teams can support multiple receivers or running backs as viable fantasy options.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/run-pass-data-can-helpful-fantasy-matchup-tool-192648531.html?src=rss
Mike Wallace Promises a Better Ravens Performance vs. Pittsburgh
While Sunday's 44-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars was tied for the most lopsided defeat in Ravens history, the team has shown a penchant for bouncing back from rough outings. And it's something wide receiver Mike Wallace promised after Sunday's letdown. “You will not see this again onSource: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Mike-Wallace-Promises-a-Better-Ravens-Performance-vs-Pittsburgh/f80df635-7c97-4c89-9952-a29a4dee0406?src=rss
Trump reportedly says NFL feud has 'really caught on,' wants to keep it going
The war of words between President Donald Trump and the NFL has taken on an entirely new life, with Trump initially ripping NFL players and calling for them to be fired for kneeling during the national anthem. This was followed by protests from around the NFL on Sunday and Monday, which was followedSource: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/trump-reportedly-says-nfl-feud-has-really-caught-on-wants-to-keep-it-going/?src=rss
Colts add Marian's Krishawn Hogan to active roster
The Indianapolis Colts elevated wide receiver Krishawn Hogan to the active roster Tuesday. Hogan is a Warren Central High School and Marian University alumnus. Hogan had 263 catches for 4,395 yards and 42 touchdowns at Marian, and he also rushed for 25 scores. He had 80 catches for 1,435 yards and 15Source: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/09/26/colts-add-marians-krishawn-hogan-active-roster/705296001/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=indystar/colts?src=rss
Tennessee knows it needs more energy to beat No. 7 Georgia
Tennessee can't quite explain the reasons for its lack of emotion in its last game, but the Volunteers understand they must not let it happen again. The Vols (3-1, 0-1 SEC) showed an uncharacteristic lack of passion last week in a 17-13 victory over winless 27 +-point underdog Massachusetts. WithSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/tennessee-knows-needs-more-energy-beat-no-7-192050983--ncaaf.html?src=rss
Marcus Cooper happy Bears are playing on a short week
Bears cornerback Marcus Cooper made a major mistake last Sunday when he slowed down short of the end zone on a blocked field goal return and lost the ball after being hit by Steelers tight end Vance McDonald. The Bears wound up getting the ball back after a lengthy sorting out process and kicked a [Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/marcus-cooper-happy-bears-playing-192020302.html?src=rss
Colts promote receiver Krishawn Hogan from practice squad
The Colts are running a bit short at wide receiver, so they added one Tuesday. The Colts announced that wideout Krishawn Hogan had been promoted from the practice squad. They also signed tight end Marcus Lucas and guard Ian Silberman to the practice squad and released outside linebacker Johnathan CalvinSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/colts-promote-receiver-krishawn-hogan-192015642.html?src=rss
Trump defends NFL tweets amid Puerto Rico crisis: ‘I have plenty of time on my hands’
President Trump defended sending a barrage of tweets berating professional athletes as Puerto Rico reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/trump-defends-nfl-tweets-amid-puerto-rico-crisis-plenty-time-hands-190354215.html?src=rss
Tennessee knows it needs more energy to beat No. 7 Georgia
Tennessee can't quite explain the reasons for its lack of emotion in its last game, but the Volunteers understand they must not let it happen again. The Vols (3-1, 0-1 SEC) showed an uncharacteristic lack of passion last week in a 17-13 victory over winless 27 ½-point underdog Massachusetts. WithSource: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article175482641.html?src=rss
UW's opponent at a glance: Northwestern
Offense The Wildcats return four starters on the line, and junior quarterback Clayton Thorson has 29 starts on his college résumé. Nevertheless, the heartbeat of the offense is senior tailback Justin Jackson, who entered the season with 4,129 rushing yards in 38 games (108.7 average) and 30 touchdownsSource: http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2017/09/26/uws-opponent-glance-northwestern/703246001/?src=rss
John Harbaugh doesn’t want Ravens to play in London again
The Ravens were blown out by the Jaguars in London on Sunday, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh hopes it’s the last time his team plays overseas. “To be honest with you — and maybe I’ll get into trouble for saying this — don’t plan on going over there any time soon to play again,” Harbaugh [ more]Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/john-harbaugh-doesn-t-want-191746514.html?src=rss
Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 4
This is when fantasy football gets really tough. The first couple weeks of the season is when you have the comically underrated and surprise players popping up. By week four, these guys are typically gone in 10 and 12 player leagues. If you're looking at this column, chances are you're in a semi-deepSource: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/09/26/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-week-4-2/?yptr=yahoo?src=rss
Eagles vs. Chargers Week 4 game preview
See who has the edge in this Week 4 matchup between the Eagles and the Chargers.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-vs-chargers-week-4-191645046.html?src=rss
Trump urges NFL to ban players kneeling during anthem
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his fight with the National Football League on Tuesday, calling on the league to ban players from kneeling in protest at games while the national anthem is played. “The NFL has all sorts of rules and regulations. The only way out for them is to set aSource: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-sports/trump-urges-nfl-to-ban-players-kneeling-during-anthem-idUSKCN1C11LT?src=rss
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