Line: Giants -2, Total: 46.5 Line movement: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook opened the Dolphins as 1-point favorites last Sunday. The game slipped to a pick ‘em on Monday and pushed up to -1 in favor of the Giants by Tuesday. The men in blue have seen more action in their favor since, with the number sitting at -2 or -2.5 the morning of game day. The total has bounced between 46....
The Giants are entering a pivotal year that could determine the direction of the franchise for the next five. With Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley and other Dave Gettleman holdovers entering a crucial stage, new general manager Joe Schoen and new head coach Brian Daboll have decisions to make. Will they give these players a legitimate chance in 2022, or will they rip off the Band-Aid this offseason? The Giants are fortunate that Gettleman left them snacks in the cupboard....
But, as is often the case, weird baseball was entertaining baseball. MORE: Pitchers can’t hit? These 10 memorable moments say otherwise With the Giants up 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth, and with starter Matt Cain working on a no-hitter, manager Bruce Bochy pinch hit for Cain — which is weird enough. The pinch-hitter? Pitcher Madison Bumgarner, slugger extraordinaire — also weird. Then, Madison Bumgarner, slugger extraordinaire, smacked a double — not really that weird, but stay with me....
MORE: Week 7 scoreboard | NFL must-see images | Prince Amukamara uses hair to tackle Yelling “not it” would’ve been just as effective.
A source told Sporting News that Hal Hunter will be the franchise’s new offensive line coach. Hunter, 58, held the same position in Cleveland during the 2016 season. He was out of football in 2017. MORE: What’s next for Eli Manning? Hunter served as the Chargers’ offensive line coach from 2007-11 and added offensive coordinator responsibilities in 2012 for one season. Hunter is now entrusted to bettering one of the NFL’s shakiest units in 2017 under previous head coach Ben McAdoo....
Both Seattle (8-3) and New York (4-7) actually enter Week 13 leading their respective divisions, so whichever one emerges as the winner Sunday will still be atop a division. It’ll be a tough ask for the Giants with Daniel Jones hurting and Colt McCoy likely starting at quarterback against Russell Wilson. For more info on if Giants-Seahawks will be available to you on your local Fox affiliate at 4:05 p....
The Giants have informed the wide receiver that they intend to release him if he does not agree to a pay cut, according to ESPN.com. However, the report said Cruz is willing to accept a pay reduction and renegotiate his contract in order to remain with New York. MORE: Best free agent player-team pairings | Coughlin: Leaving Giants one-sided Cruz, who is signed through the 2018 season after agreeing to a five-year, $43 million deal in July 2013 with nearly $16 million guaranteed, is set to make a base salary of $7....
Three drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing had to make adjustments to their cars in order to qualify on Saturday. And ally Furniture Row Racing had to replace a part on its car. MORE: Starting lineup | Truex’s travails | 10 drivers to watch The Gibbs cars will be driven by Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch in Sunday’s Hellmann’s 500. All ran afoul because of their rear deck lids....
For years, the surfer’s life was one of wanton self-indulgence where tiresome details, such as jobs, were irrelevant. Now, with the prospect that a romp in the ocean could cause health problems besides broken bones, surfers suddenly have a cause: they want to save the planet – or the shorelines, at least. Many surfers are developing viral infections from days on the waves that are already something less than idyllic....
Something like metallic acrylic paints is super unique and likely something they don’t already have. Gift them a circular canvas that they can have fun playing around with. Or get them a black canvas. You certainly don’t see these every day. Try something like these cute paintbrush rests that come in the shape of animals! Pair this with some watercolor paper so they have all the supplies needed to get started right away....
After months of speculation, United have reportedly made a breakthrough in their pursuit of the 28-year-old Croatia international, with Jose Mourinho’s men on the verge of a £40million deal. Former United winger and assistant Giggs feels Perisic’s imminent transfer will bring out the best in Marcus Rashford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial. “It can be a boost for all the players,” Giggs told Sky Sports. “It not only excites the fans but also the players, when a new player comes in....
Gottfried’s version of the joke was told at the Friars Club roast of Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. The roast happened on September 29, 2001, nearly three weeks after the attacks of September 11. Gottfried made a joke about the attacks, which was greeted with boos and people shouting “too soon.” In a 2016 piece for Vulture, Gottfried explained his rationale for the original 9/11 joke. “I just wanted to be the first person to make a really-poor-taste joke about September 11....
Gottfried, known for his often crude and outrageous sense of humor and the abrasive voice that he used while performing, died at the age of 67 on Tuesday. Gottfried is survived by his wife Dara, their two young children Lily and Max, his sister Karen and his nephew Graham. The death was announced by his family in a statement shared on social media. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,” Gottfried’s family said....
Even without any physical limitations, Dolan’s accomplishments would be remarkable. At 20, he is already world champion and world-record holder in the demanding 400-meter individual medley, which requires 100 meters each of butterfly, backstroke, breast stroke and freestyle. At the 1994 national championships, he won four gold medals; the last man who did that was Mark Spitz, America’s most celebrated swimmer. Spitz, of course, went on to win his four events at the 1972 Munich Olympics along with three relay golds....
A cheery woman who relishes playing amateur rugby, Candace has had little to do with politics – until now. Although she came out to her family about five years ago, her new public profile didn’t emerge until after the November election, when a reporter asked Candace about her sexuality. ““I had a short little mental struggle,’’ she recalls. ““But I’m not ashamed, and I just told the truth.’’ Sensing a public-relations payoff, gay activists began courting her....
Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday that Gio Reyna is considering a move to Europe, with the help of a Portuguese passport he is in the process of trying to secure. Reyna’s talent has drawn the attention of several top European clubs, and sources tell Goal it led Adidas to sign Reyna to an endorsement deal during the summer, at the age of 14. It might come as a surprise to some that Reyna’s father wouldn’t be steering him toward NYCFC’s first team, but in an interview with Goal earlier in the fall, Claudio Reyna made it clear the decision on where Gio begins his professional career will be up to Gio....
Colorado State Patrol said the girl was fatally struck by the vehicle at a home near Colorado Springs on Sunday, July 31, while her mother was behind the wheel. Police arrived at the home after they were alerted of reports of a child being run over by a car in the morning, according to CBS affiliate KKTV. Officers found the young girl was critically injured and she was rushed to the hospital shortly afterwards....
The attack took place earlier this month while Chloe Sunder was walking with her aunt and grandma in Sunset Dog Park on East Warm Springs Road. “She started running toward the obstacle course and that is when the dog started to tackle her and started thrashing her,” Daphne Neal, the girl’s aunt, told KLAS, a CBS affiliate based in Las Vegas. The family told the TV station that they were initially unsure whether or not the girl had been bitten by the dog, which appeared to be a wolf hybrid....
Steen jammed home a puck that Giguere bobbled, then lost track of, in the third period of the St. Louis Blues' game against Colorado. All that started when Blues forward David Backes threw a seemingly harmless shot on net. So there's a lesson for all you little hockey players out there! Thumbs up! It was Steen's second goal of the game and 16th of the season, and it put St....
The good news? Now they own a top-five draft pick in 2022. Philadelphia has maintained that they are not going to break it down and rebuild, but rather be aggressive this offseason to retool and be competitive next year. Whether or not they use that No. 5 pick or trade it away has yet to be determined. GM Chuck Fletcher could either use the pick in a deal to get a bonafide NHL star, or keep it and draft a player with a high ceiling....
