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Why Gardner Minshew might be the most interesting QB in the NFL | Sporting News
Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew has become somewhat of a cult figure in the NFL after just one career start. Minshew, 23, made his first his appearance in Week 1 after taking over for an injured Nick Foles. Once it was discovered Foles would miss most of the season with a fractured collarbone, all eyes went to Minshew and his incredible mustache. Minshew wowed many by completing 22 of 25 passes in Week 1, but his off-field storylines are what caused people to fall in love with him. So let’s go over some reasons why people like him so much. MORE: Five things to know about Gardner Minshew He once tried…
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Fantasy Injury Updates: Cam Newton, DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery affecting Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em calls | Sporting News
Cam Newton’s Week 3 status looks in heavy doubt for fantasy owners, but he’s not the only player at risk of missing Week 3, as David Njoku will be out and DeSean Jackson looks doubtful. Jackson’s teammate, Alshon Jeffery, looks like a greater mystery for how he’ll affect Week 3 rankings. Staying in NFC East WR rooms, Sterling Shepard looks ready to clear concussion protocol and come back just in time for Daniel Jones’ first NFL start and cause some start ’em, sit ’em drama for fantasy owners. For all the latest news and fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy). LISTEN TO THE SN FANTASY WEEK 3 PREVIEW PODCAST BELOW WEEK…
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Rodgers salutes Vardy after surpassing Lineker's Leicester goals haul
The Foxes favourite has six Premier League goals in five games under his new manager, who praised the striker’s attitude Click Here: IQOS White Brendan Rodgers saluted “hungry” Jamie Vardy after the Leicester City striker netted a brace in a 4-1 win over Huddersfield Town to overtake club great Gary Lineker in their scoring chart. Prior to Rodgers’ arrival at the club towards the end of February, Vardy had endured an inconsistent season, with Claude Puel’s tactics doing little to help. But, after scoring a twice on Saturday, the former England international has six Premier League goals in five games under Leicester manager Rodgers. His second against the Terriers moved…
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Aspas more important for Celta Vigo than Messi is Barcelona, says Mendez
Click:POCO Vape The Spanish midfielder has praised his team-mate for his influence at the Balaidos, while comparing him to a Camp Nou great Iago Aspas is more important to Celta Vigo than Lionel Messi is to Barcelona, according to Brais Mendez. The 31-year-old is enjoying another fine individual season for the Celestes, scoring 19 goals in 34 matches across all competitions, despite the team’s struggles throughout the year. Celta are in real danger of being relegated to the Spanish Segunda, as they currently sit 18th in the Liga table with eight matches remaining this term. The fact that Aspas has still been able to stand out under testing circumstances is a…
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Liverpool players ‘are all on fire’ – Klopp believes full-strength squad key to Premier League hopes
The Reds boss believes the return of multiple players to full fitness should provide the competition in the squad necessary to win the title Jurgen Klopp believes his squad returning to full fitness will provide the extra competition necessary for Liverpool to win the Premier League over Manchester City. The Reds are locked in a close title battle with the reigning champions, as the Anfield outfit hold a two-point advantage having played one extra game. Liverpool have dealt with several injuries in the winter, losing Dejan Lovren, Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold along the backline, as well as Xherdan Shaqiri and Naby Keita for periods this season. All of those players have…
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Do what we did in '99 – Cole tells Man Utd to show no fear against Barca
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side played out two six goal draws against the Catalan club in the group stages of their memorable European campaign Manchester United should take inspiration from the treble-winning season of 1998-99 and show no fear against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final, according to Red Devils legend Andy Cole. United played out two 3-3 draws with Barca in the group stages of Europe’s elite club competition that year, eventually going on to win the tournament. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side now face the Catalan club in the first leg of their last-eight tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday and Cole wants the current crop of players to show…
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Bernardeschi: Juventus will win Champions League within two years
The Bianconeri may have been ousted from Europe’s premier club competition, but the Italian winger still thinks they will claim the trophy soon Federico Bernardeschi retains faith in Juventus’ Champions League aspirations in the wake of their elimination at the hands of Ajax and believes they will win the competition within two seasons. Juve went into the quarter-final second leg at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday with an away goal following a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam and Cristiano Ronaldo headed them in front in the 28th minute. However, Donny van de Beek equalised with a cool finish before half-time and Matthijs de Ligt converted from a corner in the 67th minute to give Ajax a famous 3-2 aggregate victory over Massimiliano…
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NFL Week 3 upset alerts: Underdog picks with good odds to beat the books | Sporting News
Week 3 of the NFL season is always compelling due to the stakes attached. Undefeated teams can take a massive step forward to 3-0, and if 0-2 teams lose again, their chances of reaching the postseason become minuscule. While all the teams try to reposition themselves, our mission is to find winners against the NFL odds. Primarily we are looking to find the best value on underdogs who have real chances to win outright. This method gives up two opportunities to win, either with the outright upset or having the points and beating the spread. Here is what has caught our eye for Week 3. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds at Sportsbook Review Baltimore Ravens at…
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Where is ‘College Gameday’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 4 on ESPN | Sporting News
The set of ESPN’s popular morning show, “College Gameday,” unfolds on Georgia’s campus on Saturday for a ranked matchup between top-10 teams when No. 7 Notre Dame comes to face off against Kirby Smart’s team. The orange and black trailer will roll up to Myers Quad, a popular tailgating destination just outside of Sanford Stadium. The decision to come watch the Bulldogs take on the Fighting Irish seemed a logical choice for the Saturday morning show to host its show since it is the only matchup of top-10 teams taking place in Week 4. There are other ranked matchups this weekend, however, with No. 13 Wisconsin hosting Big Ten rival No. 11…
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Sanderson Farms Championship: Weather stops Round 1, Tom Hoge holds one-stroke lead | Sporting News
Click:airfryer The start of the 2019-20 PGA Tour season has already been halted by inclement weather. In just the second event of the season, play at the Sanderson Farms Championship was suspended after severe storms remained near the area of the Country Club of Jackson. Round 1 will resume at 7 a.m. Friday, the tour announced. However, a number of golfers were able to finish their rounds. Click Here: COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES 2019 Tom Hoge remains in control of the field shooting 8-under 64 at the Jackson, Mississippi, course. He held off Robert Streb, Cameron Percy and Seamus Power, who all share second place after finishing 7-under 65. Zac Blair, Emiliano Grillo, Zach Johnson and Mark Anderson finished their first rounds…