Bill Simmons and Joe House finally delivered a winning week, going 4-1 in Week 6 and snapping their cold streak in style. The Chiefs, Falcons, Panthers, and their Colts–Patriots parlay all cashed, with only Denver’s narrow London win missing the cover. After weeks of bad beats and near-misses, it felt like their patience finally paid…
Colin Cowherd had one of his best weeks of the season, going 4–1 in his Blazin’ 5 for Week 6. The picks weren’t flashy, but they hit — Seattle handled Jacksonville, the Patriots-Saints under came through, and both Miami and Vegas covered with room to spare. The only miss came from Washington, who somehow found…
Bill Simmons and Joe House entered Week 5 feeling like they’d finally found their rhythm, but the results reminded everyone how fickle NFL betting can be. They nailed two sharp sides—Houston’s demolition of Baltimore and New England’s outright upset in Buffalo—but lost ground elsewhere when Seattle’s defense fell apart, Kansas City stumbled late, and Philadelphia’s…
Colin’s Week 5 Blazin’ 5 turned in a 3–2 card. He cashed in on three plays (Colts, Broncos, Titans/Cards Over) and missed on two (Jets, Seahawks). It was a solid bounce-back after earlier turbulence — a winning week is always a day in the bank — and he again leaned into favorites and matchups he…
Week 4 finally gave Colin Cowherd the kind of bounce-back weekend he’s been looking for. After a couple of rough breaks early in the season, the Blazin’ 5 settled in with a winning record, finishing 3–2. The card leaned heavily on favorites, and for the most part, those bets held up exactly the way he…
Bill Simmons and Joe House finally steadied themselves in Week 4, cashing three of their five plays after a rocky start to the season. The Jaguars and Patriots came through as clean, convincing winners, while Atlanta rewarded their faith with a strong bounce-back. But the Vikings failed in Ireland, and the parlay, always a dangerous…
Jesse Cole loved baseball until baseball stopped loving him back. He rode the pine in summer ball, watched the clock between pitches, and felt the ache every bored fan has felt: this is slow. That sting became a question that would change his life: if I’m bored inside the game, how must it feel outside…
Colin Cowherd’s Blazing Five stumbled badly in Week 3, limping to a 1–4 record. The lone bright spots were Seattle blowing out New Orleans, but the rest of the slate unraveled in brutal fashion. The worst came in Philadelphia, where the Rams looked poised to cash before a blocked field goal was returned for a…
Week 3 was a gut punch. The card went 1–4, with only Jacksonville covering in a gritty win over Houston. Everything else broke the wrong way. Dallas was never in it against Chicago, the Patriots fizzled against Pittsburgh, San Francisco eked out a one-point win that left them short of the 2.5 spread, and the…
The EFL Cup Round Four Draw has been made, and the fixtures will take place in the week of October 27. For many football fans, especially beginners, it can be confusing to understand what this competition is, which teams are involved, and why it matters. Let’s walk through the details step by step, starting with…
Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 picks for Week 2 didn’t go quite as planned, as he ended the week with a losing record. He started off on the wrong foot by backing the Titans at +5.5 against the Rams, only to watch Los Angeles cruise to a 33-19 win that covered the spread. His call on…
Bill Simmons had an up-and-down Week 2 with his picks, but overall he finished with a winning record. He started strong with the Patriots +1.5, as New England outlasted the Dolphins 33-27 in a divisional matchup that wasn’t decided until the final minutes. He also nailed his Falcons +3.5 call, with Atlanta not just covering…
Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 kicked off Week 1 with a solid but not spectacular showing, finishing 3–2 on the week. He nailed the Packers –2.5 as Green Bay handled Detroit with ease, cashed the Jets +3 in a tight loss to Pittsburgh, and comfortably hit the Texans–Rams Under with both offenses struggling. The misses came…
Bill Simmons had a rough Week 1 on his straight picks, missing with the Chiefs in Brazil, the Falcons against Tampa, the Bears on Monday night, and the Ravens in Buffalo’s wild comeback. But his Jaguars–Broncos moneyline parlay came through cleanly, with Jacksonville handling Carolina 26–10 and Denver topping Tennessee 20–12. So while the individual…
Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 kicks off NFL Week One with bold underdog plays and smart contrarian angle. Colin Cowherd Week 1 2025 Blazing 5 Giants +6.5 at Commanders Cowherd opens with a classic week one underdog. He points out that at least one team catching six or more points has won outright in week one…
Cowboys-Eagles was the headline matchup of the week, but Bill Simmons and Joe House quickly pivoted from that lightning-delayed mess to the task at hand: launching their “Ringer 107” contest picks. With five games to select each week against the spread or via parlays, they walked through stayaways, leans, and the actual five bets that…
Wrexham AFC’s ascent to the Championship marks a significant milestone in the club’s storied history. However, this promotion brings with it a substantial financial challenge, particularly in aligning the club’s wage structure with the demands of the second tier of English football. Current Wage Structure and Financial Standing As of the 2024–25 season, Wrexham’s estimated…
Nico Iamaleava, the highly touted quarterback who entered the transfer portal following a breakdown in NIL negotiations with Tennessee, has committed to UCLA on a deal reportedly worth around $1.5 million per year. The move marks one of the most high-profile NIL-driven transfers in college football this offseason. Sources close to the situation indicate that…
Wrexham may have a rare night off, but their supporters will be watching with serious interest as third-place Wycombe Wanderers travel to face eighth-place Huddersfield Town in what could be a pivotal clash in the League One promotion race. Currently sitting second with 81 points from 41 matches, Wrexham have just five points of breathing…
By any metric—goals, points, or pageantry—Wrexham’s rise in English football has been dramatic. But for fans across the Atlantic who speak in baseball metaphors and postseason clinching scenarios, there’s one concept that bridges the sporting gap: the magic number. Let’s break down Wrexham’s promotion scenario like you’re counting down to clinch a division title in…
