Bill Bender
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Columbus, OH, United States
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Who will win Super Bowl 2023? Picks, predictions, odds for Eagles vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl 57
Here's an early look at Super Bowl 57 between the Chiefs and Eagles, including opening betting odds and our expert's prediction. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 13: Dolphins upset 49ers; Cowboys crush Colts; Browns win Deshaun Watson return
In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins earn a statement win over a top NFC contender, the Cowboys cruise past the Colts and Deshaun Watson beats his former team in his first NFL game in almost two years. → Read More
Caleb Williams makes Heisman Trophy case in highlight-filled performance against UCLA
The new Heisman Trophy front-runner also just barged into the College Football Playoff mix. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 11: Chiefs escape Chargers again; Eagles curb Colts; Bears upset Falcons
In our picks and predictions for Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season, the Chiefs continue to exert their dominance over the AFC West, the Colts can't maintain positive momentum and the Bears expose the Falcons. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 10: Bills bounce back vs. Vikings; Chargers upset 49ers; Rams roll over Cardinals
In our picks and predictions for Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season, the Bills and Rams rebound from painful losses while the Chargers get a statement win over the 49ers. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 9: Buccaneers beat reeling Rams; Bills handle Jets; Falcons upset Chargers
In our picks and predictions for Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers get back on track with a revenge win over the Rams while the Bills keep rolling and the Falcons foil the Chargers. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 8: 49ers knock off Rams; Patriots beat banged-up Jets; Bengals bury Browns
In our picks and predictions for Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season, Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers continues to own the Rams, the Patriots put a damper on the Jets' feel-good story and the Bengals put the Browns into a deep hole. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 5: Packers stop Giants in London; Colts stuff Broncos; Lions upset Patriots
In our picks and predictions for NFL Week 5, the Packers and Giants give London its first-ever game between teams with winning records while the Colts and Lions pull off road upsets. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 4: Bills outduel Ravens; Eagles edge Jaguars to stay unbeaten; Rams keep 49ers reeling
In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season, the Bills reassert their place atop the NFL with a win over another top AFC opponent, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles stay undefeated against the upstart Jaguars, and the Rams keep rolling. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 2: Steelers stun Patriots; Cowboys, Cardinals crash into 0-2 starts; Dolphins upset Ravens
In our picks and predictions for Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season, Dallas and Arizona suffer stinging losses to start the season 0-2 while Miami and Minnesota keep the positive momentum going. → Read More
NFL picks, predictions for Week 1: Rams fend off Bills to begin Super Bowl defense; Raiders, Browns earn upsets
In our picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, Los Angeles begins the defense of its Super Bowl title by beating back Buffalo while Las Vegas upsets another title contender and Baker Mayfield loses his revenge game. → Read More
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State's route-running artist, rockets to the top of Buckeyes' star wideouts
The ultra-talented wide receiver room at Ohio State has a new, and clear, No. 1 in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. → Read More
Best offense ever? Loaded Ohio State unit could prove it in 2022
After leading the nation in scoring and yards in 2022, the Buckeyes welcome back several key pieces that could push them into the record books. → Read More
Minneapolis Mount Rushmore of Sports: Kirby Puckett, Fran Tarkenton, Harmon Killebrew, Kevin Garnett voted best of the best
It's been 60 years of renovations, relocations and rebuilds ever the Lakers left for Los Angeles, but four athletes hold pro sports history in Minneapolis together at the cornerstones. → Read More
Detroit's Mount Rushmore of Sports: Gordie Howe, Barry Sanders, Al Kaline, Isiah Thomas voted best of the best
Blue collar is more than a tagline in Detroit. → Read More
Alabama sits comfortably atop SN program rankings during the College Football Playoff era
Sporting News' formula ranks the top 16 programs since 2014, and there is a sizable gap between No. 1 and the rest of the field. → Read More
Sporting News 2022 college football Preseason All-American team: Alabama's Bryce Young, Texas' Bijan Robinson lead the way
Sporting News 2022 Preseason All-American team is loaded with Alabama and Ohio State players. Who made the list? → Read More
Who is Travon Walker? Meet the NFL Draft's fastest-rising prospect who surged into No. 1 overall pick discussion
Travon Walker made a one-year rise from Georgia starter to potential No. 1 pick. → Read More
How do Super Bowl squares work? Here are the best numbers, rules & tips to win your 2022 grid
Super Bowl squares is a popular game of chance that is perfect for the matchup between the Bengals and Rams. So, how do you win? → Read More
NFL playoff QB power rankings: The best and worst starters in 2022, from Tom Brady to Mac Jones
Joe Burrow is the NFL's hottest quarterback entering the 2022 playoffs while Dak Prescott carries the weight of the Cowboys' Super Bowl expectations. Will they challenge the top tier led by Tom Brady? → Read More