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QB Watson, Clemson thrive as underdogs

Instead of ripping the losing coach, pause for a moment to praise the winning quarterback. Deshaun Watson did not get much pregame hype from the media and was quickly dismissed by most bettors, yet he directed a dominant performance by Clemson.

Hard work puts UFC heavyweight Arlovski back in spotlight

Brandon Gibson raved last week about the attitude and work ethic of one of the aspiring fighters in his class of amateurs and young professionals at Jackson-Winklejohn MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., where he coaches.

Week 17 keeps bettors, oddsmakers guessing

As anticipated in August, the Washington Redskins have nothing to play for in Week 17, and Kirk Cousins’ status as their starting quarterback is shaky.

American Pharoah is runaway choice for Horse of the Year

The Eclipse Awards are horse racing’s Oscars or Emmys. It crowns the best of the best, and this year’s event will be Jan. 16 at Gulfstream Park. The show will be televised live on TVG.

The weekend’s best bets

The weekend’s best bets from our expert handicappers.

Colts reportedly plan to fire head coach after season

Unless the Indianapolis Colts get a playoff berth, the Colts plan to dismiss head coach Chuck Pagano after the season, ESPN.com reported Thursday, based on league sources.

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