Share this: NEW YORK — Conor McGregor became the first two-division champion in UFC history Saturday night, and that means he owns two belts. So get the man his belts. The Notorious badly wanted to wear both of them after his second-round KO win over Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, but only one — the lightweight belt, which he claimed Saturday — apparently was available. UFC president Dana White came to the rescue, though, and McGregor had his moment at Madison Square Garden. McGregor, who’s also the UFC featherweight champ, later climbed atop the octagon and celebrated with the fans who supported him throughout the week. Now the question becomes, can McGregor keep both belts? White didn’t seem opposed to the idea when asked earlier this
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FanDuel Week 10 Lineup: Best Player Picks In DFS Fantasy Football
We’re approaching the NFL’s stretch run, and if things aren’t looking too hot in your regular fantasy football league, you might want to give FanDuel’s daily fantasy games a shot. Check out our Week 10 FanDuel lineup below. Quarterback: Eli Manning, New York Giants ($ 7,600)Manning finally found his groove last week with a huge four-touchdown game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he has a pretty solid home matchup Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, who gave up 458 passing yards to Kirk Cousins in their last contest. Running Backs: Melvin Gordon, San Diego Chargers ($ 8,300); Mark Ingram, New Orleans S... NESN.com
Fantasy Football Focus: Best Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups, Top Matchups
Share this: [embedded content] On this week’s “Fantasy Football Focus,” NESN.com’s Rachel Holt spoke with John Halpin of FOXSports.com to get you ready for Week 10 of the fantasy football season. They break down the top running backs and quarterbacks to look for on the waiver wire this week. In addition, Halpin gives you his top matchups for Week 10. For more fantasy football coverage, visit NESN.com/Fantasy and FoxSports.com/Fantasy. Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Patriots Sign Tyler Gaffney Off Practice Squad To Fill 53-Man Roster
Share this: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tyler Gaffney could be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday after being signed by the New England Patriots off their practice squad. The Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills in the Week 8 matchup The Patriots had an open spot on their 53-man roster after releasing defensive tackle Anthony Johnson earlier in the week. The Patriots had to fill their 53-man roster, per NFL rules based on the experience of players on their practice squad. Running back Dion Lewis remains on the physically unable to perform list for another week. Gaffney was released by the Patriots after training camp with an injury settlement and signed to their practice squad Oct. 17. He’s the fifth running back on
The Hurry-Up: Patriots-Bills Analysis, Week 8 NFL Picks, Fantasy Tips And More
Share this: [embedded content] In this week’s episode of “The Hurry-Up,” hosted by Rachel Holt, we look ahead to Week 8 as the New England Patriots try to get some revenge against the Buffalo Bills. NESN.com Patriots beat writers Zack Cox and Doug Kyed preview the game with Michaela Vernava, and Cox also offers his NFL power rankings. Later, Darren Hartwell tells you who you should add in your fantasy football league and Mike Cole gives a lock and upset prediction for the week. Finally, Ricky Doyle plays everyone’s favorite game: “Show and Tell.” Watch the entire show above, and return all season for future episodes of “The Hurry-Up.” More Stories Source link
Patriots Notes: Chris Hogan Treating Buffalo Return ‘Like Every Other Week’
by Zack Cox on Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 5:50PM 1,746 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — This weekend’s New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills matchup might be of the utmost importance to Rex Ryan, but to former Bills wide receiver Chris Hogan, it’s just another game. Hogan, who signed with the Patriots this past offseason, insisted he doesn’t have his first game back in Orchard Park circled on his calendar. “Nope, I’m going about this just like every other week,” Hogan said Wednesday. “It’s an away game. It’s a (divisional) game for us. It’s going to be a big game. Just (with) the way the outcome of the previous game went, we’re just looking forward to getting up there and playing a solid four quarters of football.” The Bills handed
Patriots’ Defense Eyeing Uptick In Picks, Offense Looking To Curb Fumbles
by Zack Cox on Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:27PM 2,744 Share this: The New England Patriots’ offense and defense both are focused on turnovers ahead of this Sunday’s rematch with the Buffalo Bills. For the offense, fumbles are a primary point of emphasis. The Patriots lost two in Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and have put the ball on the ground 14 times this season, tying their total from the entire 2015 campaign. “There’s no question that our players and our coaches are emphasizing that,” Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said Tuesday in a conference call with reporters. “We know there is no greater determinant of success than taking care of the football on offense, that’s for sure. Everybody would agree with that.