LAS VEGAS -- These are ESPN Chalk's weekly NFL betting recaps for every...
LAS VEGAS -- These are ESPN Chalk's weekly NFL betting recaps for every Sunday game -- with an emphasis on the word "betting." Sometimes it's clear from the opening kickoff that a team is going to win...
View ArticleAlabama, Michigan and Washington had showings and have top spots ESPN College...
Alabama, Michigan and Washington had showings and have top spots ESPN College Football Power Rankings after Week 6. They also were able to impress recruits despite playing on the road. Here is all the...
View ArticleAre the Celtics the biggest challengers to LeBron James and the Cavaliers in...
Are the Celtics the biggest challengers to LeBron James and the Cavaliers in the East? What moves should they make to help them contend? Our NBA Insiders debate the 2016-17 season for Boston. 1. Fact...
View ArticleAs Oregon braced for a visit from surging rival Washington, a source within...
As Oregon braced for a visit from surging rival Washington, a source within the program showed some gallows humor Friday. "It may be an execution if we play poorly," the source said. "On and off the...
View ArticleEven during the best of times, it's extremely difficult to draw conclusions...
Even during the best of times, it's extremely difficult to draw conclusions from friendlies. They're exhibition matches during the best of times, and this international break is nowhere near the best...
View ArticleThe Red River Rivalry was full of weirdness as usual, Rutgers produced one of...
The Red River Rivalry was full of weirdness as usual, Rutgers produced one of the ugliest offensive box scores ever, Alabama and Clemson delivered impressive road wins, and Washington ended Oregon,...
View ArticleThe frustration caused by split-carry backfields and target competition...
The frustration caused by split-carry backfields and target competition between wide receivers can make for some of the most difficult personnel decisions in fantasy football. This is certainly the...
View ArticleA new NHL season is finally here, and it's time to bust out the crystal ball...
A new NHL season is finally here, and it's time to bust out the crystal ball -- or spreadsheets -- and dig into what we should expect from each player and team in 2016-17. That includes projecting the...
View ArticleThe Pittsburgh Penguins won it all last season because teams didn't have an...
The Pittsburgh Penguins won it all last season because teams didn't have an answer for their depth at forward. Once the Penguins spread out their star power, with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Phil...
View ArticleWALTHAM, Mass. -- ESPN Insider brought together five writers Monday to ponder...
WALTHAM, Mass. -- ESPN Insider brought together five writers Monday to ponder how the Boston Celtics' 2016-17 season might play out. But we were left wondering how someone who is actually on the roster...
View ArticleOur panel of NFL Insiders breaks down the league's best -- and most...
Our panel of NFL Insiders breaks down the league's best -- and most surprising -- defenses, along with the units that will bounce back from a sluggish start to the season. Are the Vikings now the...
View ArticleWhen Arsene Wenger's patched-up Arsenal side suffered a poor opening defeat...
When Arsene Wenger's patched-up Arsenal side suffered a poor opening defeat against Liverpool, it looked like a familiar problem. The team wasn't primed for the season, and key moves in the transfer...
View ArticleEditor's note: This column appears each week to give ESPN Chalk readers a...
Editor's note: This column appears each week to give ESPN Chalk readers a first look at the next week's NFL lines. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook also puts out the advance lines on the prior Tuesday...
View ArticleLAS VEGAS -- Tom Brady returned from his suspension and led the New England...
LAS VEGAS -- Tom Brady returned from his suspension and led the New England Patriots to an expected 33-13 victory as 10-point favorites over the Cleveland Browns, so they maintain their spot as the No....
View ArticleAre the Pacers contenders in the East or just playoff hopefuls? What moves do...
Are the Pacers contenders in the East or just playoff hopefuls? What moves do they need to make? Our NBA Insiders debate the 2016-17 season for Indiana. 1. What's your take on the Jeff Teague trade in...
View ArticleWelcome to the CFB Vegas rankings, an attempt to rank the top teams in...
Welcome to the CFB Vegas rankings, an attempt to rank the top teams in college football from a Vegas perspective. They are the composite power ratings of Bruce Marshall's The Gold Sheet, Phil Steele...
View ArticleThe public wasn't kind to the Montreal Canadiens' decision to trade...
The public wasn't kind to the Montreal Canadiens' decision to trade defenseman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for Shea Weber. But privately, the opinions of hockey people were split. If...
View ArticleAre the Jazz about to make a major leap in the West? Do they need to make any...
Are the Jazz about to make a major leap in the West? Do they need to make any significant trades? How big is the Gordon Hayward injury? Our NBA Insiders debate the 2016-17 season for Utah. 1. What's...
View ArticleAfter dropping two games to the Washington Nationals, the Los Angeles Dodgers...
After dropping two games to the Washington Nationals, the Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting for their playoff lives. That, combined with this weekend's postponed game, left the Dodgers with an...
View ArticleA new NHL season is finally here, and it's time to bust out the crystal ball...
A new NHL season is finally here, and it's time to bust out the crystal ball -- or spreadsheets -- and dig into what we should expect from each player and team in 2016-17. That includes projecting the...
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