Was DeflateGate nothing more than just a bunch of hot air? – Washington Post
Washington PostWas DeflateGate nothing more than just a bunch of hot air?Washington PostBy Kent Babb and Mark Maske February 23 … Officials at NFL headquarters in New York “weren't happy about this at all,” said an individual employed by the league, who like several others interviewed spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the …and more »
November/December the best World Cup option, even for Europe – Reuters UK
Reuters UKNovember/December the best World Cup option, even for EuropeReuters UK"Some people have concerns, but whatever decision you're going to take will have some questions about it," he said on the sidelines of a meeting which settled on the proposals. "But we need to look at the overall benefit for everybody. … Well as …and more »
Mariota and Winston prepare for combine by working out with each other (Shutdown Corner) (Yahoo!)
People around Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston didn't really know what to make of the top two quarterbacks working out with each other before the combine, but the players were on board. "You talk to them and they’re like, ‘No, I want to work with him,'" said Ryan Flaherty, who has been training both of them at Prolific Athletes in San Diego. "That’s the best part. They’re both wanting to be the guy and they’ll fight for it, but they’re pushing each other." It hasn't been hard for the players who might go No. 1 and 2 overall in the draft to measure up against the other, because they have seen each other often in San Diego. The NFL will hold its scouting combine Feb. 17-23. Although the combine isn't the ultimate audition for quarterbacks, it's one piece of the draft puzzle. And the Mariota-Winston debate is shaping up to be a good one. There are already conflicting reports about who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prefer with the No. 1 pick, and it might take a while before we find out the real answer. There are things to like about each player. It's possible whoever …
Ohio State No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Defending champions take top spot in second edition of preseason rankings.