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NFL Pickem Week 3: Quarterback Infirmary Edition

rcade — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:46:03 -0400

The third week of the NFL season starts with Michael Penix Jr. attempting to revive the Atlanta Falcons against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Ic23b continues to lead the pickem standings. Make your picks and protect your quarterback.

NFL Pickem Week 2: I Drafted A.J. Brown Edition

rcade — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:45:42 -0400

The NFL returns tonight with the Detroit Lions playing the Buffalo Bills in their new stadium. Ic23b leads in the pickem standings. Make your picks.

The Roger, Rafa and Djoker Era is Over

rcade — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:30:54 -0400

For the first time since 2002, the top 10 in men's tennis doesn't have anybody named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, 39, fell from 5 to 12 after the U.S. Open. The current ATP Rankings are led by Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who faced Muhammad Ali in his prime, dead at 89

tommybiden — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:08:10 -0400

While Chuvalo failed to become Canada's first heavyweight champion since Tommy Burns in the early 1900s, he earned praise for a gritty performance. Ali famously called him the toughest man he had faced up to that point, but Chuvalo was ambivalent being the first to take the champ 15 rounds. "In a crazy way, that fight is what defines me for a lot of my fellow Canadians but it took a long time before I came to appreciate how good it made me feel," he said.

Barry Melrose, longtime NHL player, coach and ESPN icon, dies at 70 after battle with Parkinson's

BornIcon — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:51:32 -0400

Former NHL player, coach and iconic ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose died on Wednesday, his wife Cindy confirmed to ESPN. He was 70.

D.K. Metcalf Blows the Lid Off Antarctica

rcade — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:59:30 -0400

"I think there is another civilization inside of Earth," said D.K. Metcalf. "Why can’t you just book a trip to Antarctica? ... [W]hy is there a meeting between every world leader of every country in Antarctica, specifically?"

SEC Threatens to Expel LSU

rcade — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:21 -0400

A vote by two-thirds of the schools in the SEC could take place Thursday that would kick LSU out of the conference after 93 years. It probably won't come to that but SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is mad enough to speak the words "lack of institutional control," which by coincidence was the motto of SMU in the 1980s. But in Latin: "defectus moderationis institutionalis."

Enter the SportsFilter NFL Pickem

rcade — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:51:54 -0400

Our long-running NFL Pickem is back starting with a Wednesday-night opener of the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. That is a weird day to play a football game. Pick the winners and spread, making any and all a stone cold lead pipe lock to heighten the contradictions between victors and vanquished. Good luck!

Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap

rcade — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:59:58 -0400

The NBA has taken five first-round picks from the Los Angeles Clippers and $30 million, as well as suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, for circumventing the salary cap when signing Kawhi Leonard four years ago. The league found that Leonard was rewarded with over $28 million in side deals orchestrated by the team. Leonard also has to give back $700,000.

Colorado defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years

tommybiden — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:10:56 -0400

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years

Join the SportsFilter Fantasy Premier League

rcade — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:37:47 -0400

The Premier League kicks off tomorrow afternoon. If you're playing Fantasy Premier League, use the link to add yourself to our league. You can be in multiple leagues and we all pick from the same pool of players with a 100 million pound budget.

UEFA stands by World Cup boycott plans despite FIFA, Gianni Infantino apology

NoMich — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:02:59 -0400

UEFA said its participating members could still boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, despite Gianni Infantino's apology for his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. On a totally unrelated topic, Who could challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency?

FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports

NoMich — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:54:23 -0400

The Post reported that Infantino had repeatedly tried and failed to reach U.S. President Donald Trump by phone since the proposal collapsed on Friday, and that the FIFA chief felt "isolated" by an avalanche of negative media coverage.

Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal for 3 Top Prospects

rcade — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:29:07 -0400

The Los Angeles Dodgers, already loaded, have traded top-30 prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith for Tarik Skubal. The best team in baseball adds the best pitcher in baseball. Bah humbug.

Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports following arrest

NoMich — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:04:54 -0400

He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. The sheriff's office said Romo had an open container of alcohol in his black Jeep. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest."