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In big game for Giants, back Manning

Giants quarterback Eli Manning personifies a Halloween party, because you never know what you might see next, a two-time Super Bowl winner or a hapless, shoulder-slumping loser?

Another Winston magic act saves Seminoles’ ranking

Once again, it appeared Jameis Winston had created a mess he could not possibly escape. And once again, the quarterback turned into a magician, stunning the crowd with his sleight of hand.

Isolate vulnerable favorites at Breeders’ Cup

Among the keys to making money betting on horse racing is to identify vulnerable favorites. This is never more important than on big race days like the Breeders’ Cup Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita Park.

Cutler lame in em-Bear-assing loss

As bad as it was, it’s not as if the Chicago Bears hit rock bottom. But, after another embarrassing performance, it’s obvious Jay Cutler is a quarterback who can lead them there.

Watt, Texans too powerful for Titans

Houston has holes — particularly quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. But the running of Arian Foster and a defense led by J.J. Watt should be enough to cover against a Titans team led by rookie Zach Mettenberger.

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Manning drives betting action on slow night

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Peyton Manning turned a traffic jam into a drag race. A painfully slow game became another Manning passing clinic and a wide-open shootout.

Plenty of action in Vegas for Breeders’ Cup

A record 201 horses were pre-entered for the two-day Breeders’ Cup championships at Santa Anita Park on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. And this with one less race as the Marathon no longer exists.

Expect Bumgarner to win, but take Royals in seven

It’s a World Series missing star power, but not without an ace. Madison Bumgarner, a country strong left-hander, is the San Francisco Giants’ best shot at spoiling a Cinderella story.

Super hangover hitting slumping Seahawks

A bad team used the element of surprise to stun the Seattle Seahawks, and it should not come as a shock to coach Pete Carroll. He had to know what he was up against this season, and it’s an almost unbeatable opponent.

Chiefs can slow Rivers’ roll in San Diego

Everything is flowing for Philip Rivers this season, and no defense is slowing him. The San Diego Chargers quarterback has such a hot hand, he should be shooting at a craps table.

Sports books await clarity on Winston’s status for Irish game

A breaking news flash about Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston could come at any time. It might arrive today or Saturday morning, and it might not show up at all. But bettors and bookmakers are on the lookout around the clock.

NFL betting is crazy, and can be torture

Betting on the Jets was just asking for trouble, and bookmakers and underdog players were buried in bad news after the first eight NFL games concluded on another odd Sunday.

Never-lacking-for-drama Giants worth look vs. Eagles

The Giants have reeled off three consecutive wins, laying waste to Houston, Washington and Atlanta in impressive fashion. Suddenly, Coughlin has a surging team that is considered a strong contender in the wide-open NFC East.