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Trump’s actions are a textbook case of what happens when a malignant narcissist reacts to failure
After Donald Trump’s recent nationally televised speech, cable TV news outlets trotted out the usual bunch of pundits and politicians who engaged in the futile task of fact-checking his litany of lies and interpreting Trump’s remarks through a political lens. What these news outlets should have done is brought on a panel of mental health experts to analyze what they just heard. That’s because Trump’s speech was a textbook case of how a leader who is a malignant narcissist reacts to failure.
Woodstock icon "Country" Joe McDonald, known for his Vietnam protest song, dies at 84
17 hours ago DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen …
New York Boxing Archives
Madison Square Garden, the mecca of boxing, has hosted countless legendary fights since the 1920s. While the venue is famous for epic battles and coronation nights for champions, true massive… Posted by Staff 02/07/2026
“A is for Avocado (Read-Aloud Rhymes)” Now Listed in IngramSpark Catalog, Available to Major Booksellers Worldwide
Los Angeles, California Nov 10, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - A is for Avocado (Read-Aloud Rhymes), a playful read-aloud collection of poems by Charles Jay with vibrant illustrations by Los Angeles-based artist CJ Wild, has officially joined the IngramSpark catalog, making it available to booksellers worldwide, including Barnes & Noble. The book continues to be available globally on Amazon, where it first launched.
Dolphins vs Chargers Odds, Picks & Betting Preview (Week 6 NFL)
One can’t imagine a more unsatisfying result than what the Miami Dolphins had last week against the Carolina Panthers. They could neither run the ball nor stop the opponent from doing so. And head coach Mike McDaniel, who doesn’t necessarily like to speak to the press to begin with, seemed to be stuck for answers. What’s happened this season has led many to believe that his way of doing things has gotten stale. He’s certainly on the hot seat.
Los Angeles Lakers: Luka and LeBron must play nice together
The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest waves of any team in the NBA last season when they made the deal to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. To say the Laker fans were overjoyed while Dallas rooters were perplexed would be an understatement. But the only way to measure the true success of that trade is whether the Lakers win a championship as a result. That’s the standard; that’s the intent.
Orlando’s Mosley is Coach of Year favorite
Let’s face it – to some extent, an NBA coach will get recognized most for the caliber of players his team is putting on the floor. So it shouldn’t be all that much of a surprise that the favorites for this season’s NBA Coach of the Year are at the helm of teams that have made big personnel moves. Let’s go over the top guys, pointing out that the odds come from the good people at BetOnline. JAMAHL MOSLEY, Orlando Magic +600 Jamahl Mosley didn’t play in the NBA.
Bengals at Packers: It’s in Flacco’s hands now
Many people thought the Cincinnati Bengals, with Joe Burrow at quarterback, would be a genuine contender in the AFC this season, considering the performance Burrow had last year. Of course, there were others who were non-believers, because no matter how good the Cincinnati offense was or could be, it was going to be neutralized by the team’s weaknesses. With Burrow down with an injury, those weaknesses became exacerbated, so it has been a catastrophe.
Jags, Pats and the Silver and Black highlight our quick looks at Sunday action
Taking a quick look at a few of Sunday’s NFL games, we are using the lines provided by our friends at BetOnline. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, 1 PM ET From BetOnline: Pick’em / Total 47.5 That was a great win for the Jaguars against Kansas City on Monday night. But it was a strange game in that KC outgained them by a wide margin. There seemed to be something about what these guys have been doing. Only five teams have allowed their opponents to pass for more yards.
New York Knicks: Former Nigerian Olympic coach takes the reins
The New York Knicks took advantage of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, but they also, in all honesty, outplayed the Boston Celtics before losing in the Eastern Conference finals to the Indiana Pacers. That’s the farthest they’d gotten in a long time. And the Pacers are going to have to manage without Tyreke Haliburton, who suffered his own Achilles injury in the NBA Finals. So is the coast clear for the Knicks?
Portland Trail Blazers: Defense is the name of the game
Chauncey Billups wants to build his team on defense, and he and the Portland Trail Blazers are putting their money where their mouths are. Billups, the head coach, knows what a championship team looks like, having been an NBA Finals MVP for the world champion Detroit Pistons in 2004. And he’s very familiar with the concept of stopping people, having been named twice to the NBA All-Defensive team. He’s going to be around for a while too, having signed a contract extension in April.
Giants at Saints – New York throws Dart once again
The New York Giants took a shot last week – some say out of desperation – and won a game with their new rookie quarterback. They hope to continue that momentum as they travel south to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 PM Eastern time at the Superdome. The Giants benched Russell Wilson in favor of first-round pick Jaxson Dart and put forth an inspired effort in a 21-18 victory over the previously undefeated Los Angeles Chargers.
Commanders at Chargers: Could offensive line woes catch up to the Bolts?
Head coach Jim Harbaugh‘s vision of what the Los Angeles Chargers should be includes a bruising running game. They already had a dynamic quarterback in Justin Herbert who has already established himself as one of the best in the game. For both of those things a team needs an offensive line that is efficient and in good working condition. This is where the “other” team in LA is finding a stumbling block. Injuries have robbed them of both starting offensive tackles.
Dolphins at Panthers: Miami needs to see what’s on the other side of Hill
For the Miami Dolphins, it was a happy result on Monday night, as they overcame a challenge from the New York Jets to capture their first win of the season (27-21). But it came with something extremely unpleasant, as they lost their most dangerous player for the rest of the year. Tyreek Hill caught six passes for 67 yards before suffering a gruesome injury that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
NFL Odds & Picks – Packers at Browns: a slam dunk for Green Bay?
The Green Bay Packers are looking about as good as anybody in the National Football League right now. There appears to be no reason why they shouldn’t be contending for the Super Bowl. Their journey toward that continues as they pay a visit to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at 1 PM ET at Huntington Bank Field. Thus far, the Pack has won with room to spare against two of the NFC’s top teams, the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.
Pro Football Betting – Colts at Titans: Indy looks tough to stop
Well, the education of quarterback Cam Ward continues. So does the rebirth of Daniel Jones. The Indianapolis Colts have been very impressive thus far. So impressive, in fact, that head coach Shane Steichen is the +550 favorite at BetOnline to be the NFL Coach of the Year. Not for nuthin’, but Tennessee coach Brian Callahan is priced at +350 to be the first head man fired. So it is time for the Titans to do something positive here. They’re 0-2, and that isn’t good.
NFL Betting Odds – Bucs at Jets: Can New York make this a defensive battle?
Who’s to say the New York Jets aren’t a dysfunctional, sinking ship right now, just as they have been for years? They dropped a heart-breaker in the season opener when Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers beat them in the waning moments. The disappointment carried into Week 2, and the Buffalo Bills emasculated them in a 30-10 loss. Now they have to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have gotten off to a 2-0 start but are also coming off an appearance on Monday Night Football.
Thursday Night Football Odds – Dolphins at Bills: McDaniel squarely on the hot seat
These are some really bad days for the Miami Dolphins. They have been undergoing a relentless pounding in the public media and the social media. The two primary targets are quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel. That much is no surprise. The numbers, then – and now It’s not as if there were a lot of expectations for this team coming into the season. In the preseason, the Dolphins were +450 to win the AFC East, and they were priced at -160 to go under the 8.5-win total.
Monday Night NFL Podcast – Chargers at Raiders
The second half of Monday night’s NFL doubleheader matches the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders, and it is also a matchup of coaches and rookie running backs. The Raiders drafted Ashton Jeanty and the Chargers drafted Omarion Hampton in the first round, and both rookies will carry a big load this season. Coaches Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll also have an interesting history that goes back to their days when both were coaching in the Pac-12.
Monday Night NFL Betting – Chargers at Raiders: Will the rookie RB’s take center stage?
There were two running backs in college football who were deemed worthy of being first-round draft choices this past year. Ashton Jeanty of Boise State was taken by the Las Vegas Raiders, while Omarion Hampton was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers. They are not incidential pieces; they are meant to be cornerstones of these respective franchises.
Monday Night Football Odds – Bucs at Texans: Will points be hard to come by?
The Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are defending division champions, but they don’t seem to get a lot of credit because they are in the NFL’s two weakest divisions. Might they be able to go to the next level in the playoffs, or make the playoffs at all? Games like the one they’ll encounter on Monday night will tell part of that tale. The AFC South’s Texans and NFC South’s Buccaneers will meet up at 7 PM ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, the first half of a doubleheader.
NFL Betting – Seahawks at Steelers: Rodgers’ range may have to expand
The Pittsburgh Steelers got off to a good start with Aaron Rodgers as the starting quarterback. But there was nothing easy about it against the New York Jets. Now they can get back home and wait for the Seattle Seahawks, who didn’t offer a whole lot in their loss to San Francisco. This game is scheduled to begin at 1 PM ET at Acrisure Stadium, and it requires a west coast team to travel east for an early start.
Pro Football Betting Odds – Eagles at Chiefs: Will the Super Bowl rematch have any surprises?
The Philadelphia Eagles turned Super Bowl 59 into a rout. And they did so by taking advantage of some of the glaring weaknesses the Kansas City Chiefs brought into the proceedings. Do those weaknesses still exist? And if not, will that make the difference for KC? Unquestionably the bad taste of theiri 40-22 defeat still lingers. Maybe this functions more as a preview of Super Bowl 60 than a rematch of SB LIX. It kicks off at 4:25 PM ET Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, giving the Chiefs a home field edge.
College Football Betting – The College Football Playoff format explained
College Football Playoff: How the 12-Team Format Works Every year, the inclusion of teams into the College Football Playoff have been a source of controversy and dispute. When there were only four teams included in the event, it was an especially hot topic. Now the field has expanded to twelve teams, which may have quieted the arguments a little, although not completely. Last year’s selection of teams like Indiana and SMU was not greeted warmly by some.
Monday Night NFL Picks – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: JJ McCarthy steps into the job
The Chicago Bears like to think they are ready to take a giant step forward. Caleb Williams has a season under his belt, and there is a new head coach with a reputation for innovation. The Minnesota Vikings are a playoff-level team, with a pair of wide receivers that are the equal of anything in the NFL. Now they introduce a new starting quarterback who is ready to play after sitting out a season with an injury.
NFL Week 1 Betting – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets: QB’s reverse roles
Two starting quarterbacks in the NFL swapped teams in the off-season, and will appear against each other in the first regular season turns in their new environment. Aaron Rodgers went from the New York Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Justin Fields, who started six games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year (winning four) moved on to the New York Jets. So here we are. Kickoff is 1 PM ET on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
NFL Week 1 Predictions – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos: It’s Ward’s turn now
Can Cam Ward operate on a high level in the National Football League? We will find out about that soon enough, although he’s not exactly in the best situation he can possibly be in. On Sunday, Ward will take the Tennessee Titans into mile-high country as they take on the Denver Broncos, in a game that begins at 4:05 PM ET at Empower Field. Ward led the nation in passing for Miami last season, but without the Titans’ 3–14 collapse and urgent QB need, he likely doesn’t go No. 1.
Pro Football Betting – Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: Richardson grabs the bench; Jones takes the torch
The Indianapolis Colts were like a lot of teams a few years ago. They became enamored with a quarterback who seemed to have all the physical tools in the world, drafted him high, threw him right into the starting lineup, and then watched as he was swallowed up by inexperience. Of course, injuries did not help Anthony Richardson with his situation either.
NFL Futures Betting -- Philadelphia Eagles: Line for line, does anyone compare?
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES NFL Futures Odds at BetOnline: To Win Super Bowl +750 To Win NFC Championship +375 To Win NFC East -150 Regular Season Wins -- Under 11.5 Wins -140, Over 11.5 Wins +110 To Make Playoffs -- Yes -400, No +300 At the conclusion of their 2023 regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles were so banged up and depleted that they looked like they were rolling over when they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the playoffs. Then they really went to work.
College Football Free Pick -- North Carolina looks to shine for coach Belichick's debut vs. TCU
When Bill Belichick decided to get back into coaching, he probably didn't forecast that he wasn't going to find success getting another job in the NFL. But he found an interesting landing spot - in college football, where the North Carolina Tar Heels were ready to meet his price. With the Tar Heels, Belichick was venturing into new territory, because he was not used to going out there and convincing young athletes to participate in his program, other than through NFL free agency.
College Football Betting -- Notre Dame hopes to get things started right vs. Miami
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish came within one step of winning a national championship last season. Will they get a better result this year, employing a new quarterback without any real experience? The Miami Hurricanes are loaded with talent, but they have to replace a quarterback too - someone who was good enough to be taken first in the NFL Draft. They were on the verge of the playoff last season, but didn't help themselves much against a couple of beatable teams.
NCAA Football Odds – TCU at North Carolina: Belichick makes his long-awaited debut
Bill Belichick surprised many people when he was unable to hook on with an NFL team in the off-season, taking a college football head coaching job with the North Carolina Tar Heels. With rebuilding necessary after a 6-7 season, Belichick and his general manager, Mike Lombardi, went to work stocking the shelves. They hit the transfer portal hard, and that is where their starting quarterback comes from. Will the Heels get ambushed by the TCU Horned Frogs and their wide-open offense?
College Football Betting – Notre Dame at Miami: New QB’s take control on both sides
The Miami Hurricanes have recruited well during the head coaching tenure of Mario Cristobal. But they have come up short when it involves competing on a level with the best teams in the country. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish got one step away from a national championship last season. But that turned out to be a big step, as they were outplayed by Ohio State in the title game. Miami and Notre Dame will meet up in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
NFL Futures Betting – Did the Cowboys get enough for Micah Parsons?
So the question has emerged among BetOnline customers – did Dallas-Fort Worth fans get fleeced again in a high-profile trade? Of course, the question makes the assumption that the Dallas Mavericks drastically got the short end of the stick in dealing away Luka Doncic. Now, dealing away Micah Parsons, who was a genuine difference-maker on the Dallas Cowboys’ defense, is seen by many as waving the white flag.
NCAA Football Futures – Sellers may be the guy to watch this season
If you’re a rather casual college football bettor, and you take a look at the odds to be the first player chosen in the NFL Draft at BetOnline, you may come across a name you’re not familiar with.
Pro Football Betting – New Orleans Saints: Is this the path to Manning?
Arch Manning is going to be very much in the picture – not only this weekend but next weekend as well. Manning is leading his top-ranked Texas Longhorns into battle on Saturday against the Ohio State Buckeyes. He starts the season priced at +600 to be the #1 pick in the NFL Draft next spring (not to mention the +600 favorite to win the Heisman), according to the folks at BetOnline. Part of the logic around it might be that Manning is no guarantee to declare for the draft.
Pro Football Futures Odds -- Cincinnati Bengals: Once again, it's Burrow or bust
Pro Football Futures Odds: To Win Super Bowl +2200 To Win AFC Championship +1000 To Win AFC North +225 Regular Season Wins -- Over 9.5 Wins -125, Under 9.5 Wins -105 To Make Playoffs -- Yes -145, No +115 The Cincinnati Bengals got one of the best statistical season in recent history out of their quarterback, in 2024, yet their 9-8 record still failed to get them to the playoffs. With no earth-shattering additions this season, what makes us think there is going to be a substantially better result?
NCAA Football Picks -- Reich's
The Stanford Cardinal has a program that has gone through the wringer lately. They are in the middle of a transition, as the head coach was let go a little late in the day to take full advantage of recruiting season. But they have a former NFL head coach at the helm as they begin another whirlwind campaign in the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Saturday night they'll pay a visit to the Hawaii Warriors in a game that kicks off 1t 7:30 PM ET at the Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex in Honolulu.
College Football Odds & Picks – Stanford at Hawaii: Run ‘n Shoot might shoot better behind southpaw
The Stanford Cardinal are trying to re-establish themselves as a viable program. But it’s going to be a struggle. Can this team, entering its second year in the ACC, score a season-opening win in the Hawaiian Islands? It won’t be all fun and games when they meet up with the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET. It takes place at the Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex in Honolulu.
NCAA Football Betting – Fresno State at Kansas: Jayhawks looking to launch a bounceback season
The Kansas Jayhawks will begin their season on Saturday at the remodeled Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, having played their home games at Arrowhead Stadium last year. Their opponents are the Fresno State Bulldogs, a Mountain West squad headed to the new-look Pac-12 in 2026. They are here with a new coach and a conservative approach, as well as a quarterback with some pedigree. This game gets underway at 6:30 PM ET.
College Football Betting – Iowa State vs. Kansas State: Dublin hosts season opener for Big 12 squads
Neither the Kansas State Wildcats nor the Iowa State Cyclones are the favorites to win the Big 12 Conference. But it’s a good bet that both will be in the discussion for a Top 25 spot, and if they get a few favorable bounces, one of them might find themselves in the expanded College Football Playoff. A key part of all that is the season opener, which they’ll contest against each other on Saturday (morning, their time).
NFL Futures Odds -- Denver Broncos: Is the time right for them to overtake the Chiefs?
NFL Futures Odds : To Win Super Bowl +2800 To Win AFC Championship +1400 To Win AFC West +325 Regular Season Wins -- Over 9.5 Wins -125, Under 9.5 Wins -105 To Make Playoffs -- Yes -125, No -105 It seems almost incredible to think of it now, but in the third game of Sean Payton's initial season as head coach of the Denver Broncos, his defense was so pathetic that it gave up 70 points and 726 yards to the Miami Dolphins. You might refer to what he's done as a quick turnaround.
NFL Preseason Betting -- Bengals at Commanders: Burrow and Daniels will duel.... for a while
CINCINNATI BENGALS at WASHINGTON COMMANDERS, 8 PM ET NFL Odds from BetOnline: Cincinnati Bengals -3 (-115) Washington Commanders +3 (-105) Over 43 Points -108 Under 43 Points -112 We talk an awful lot about how the attitude of the coaches toward these games can have a lot to do with how we handicap them. If you take a look at the records, you'll see that neither of these coaches has shown any particular interest in winning during the month of August.
NCAA College Basketball – Nigerian-American Baba Oladotun will be the center of attention earlier than expected
In the college basketball world, they’re always looking for “the next big thing” who will go on to star in the NBA. Baba Oladotun could be that young man. And he’s going to do it a year sooner than expected. This past week, Oladotun, an American with Nigerian parents, announced that he is “reclassifying” so that he will be leaving the high school ranks after this coming basketball season. That means he will be finding his way into the NBA, possibly as the #1 overall draft choice, in 2027.
NFL Futures -- Dallas Cowboys: Dak's back; so what about it?
NFL Futures Odds: To Win Super Bowl +4500 To Win NFC Championship +2200 To Win NFC East +550 Regular Season Wins -- Over 7.5 Wins -150, Under 7.5 Wins +120 To Make Playoffs -- No -225, Yes +185 For the past two off-seasons, fans have criticized the Dallas Cowboys and owner/general manager Jerry Jones for not having done enough to help improve the roster. Yes, there is probably some truth in all of that, although to be fair, the injury to Dak Prescott kind of got in their way last season.
Pro Football Preseason Betting – Dolphins at Bears: New blood in Chicago; bad blood in Miami
Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins Preseason Odds, Preview & Prediction The Chicago Bears like to think they are getting a fresh, new start thiis season under Ben Johnson, who became a fashionable head coaching candidate based on his reputation as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, is Mike McDaniel’s act getting a little stale with the Miami Dolphins? He usually has a relatively relaxed atmosphere in the Magic City.
NFL Preseason Betting – New Orleans Saints at L.A. Chargers: A real QB battle… or maybe two
Saints vs Chargers Preseason Preview: Tyler Shough’s QB Battle and Betting Odds for Sunday’s Showdown This is going to be an interesting season for the New Orleans Saints. And we don’t say that because we expect that they’ll be in the running for a playoff spot either. We say it because there’s going to be an opportunity to shape their future. This starts in the preseason, as Tyler Shough comes in and tries to take control of the quarterback job. Is he the QB of the future?
NFL Preseason Betting – Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers – Shedeur Sanders gets his chance
Carolina Panthers vs Cleveland Browns Preseason Odds, Preview, and Prediction The Carolina Panthers are intent upon developing Bryce Young, who offered some signs in the second half of the 2024 season that he was ready to become a viable NFL quarterback. But we’re not sure much of that development is going to take place on the field on Friday night at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 PM ET start). The opposition is the Cleveland Browns, who have the QB situation that is going to get more attention.
NFL Preseason Picks – Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Bucs – It’s Ward’s time
Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Odds, Preview, and Prediction The Tennessee Titans made what they thought were significant personnel additions last season but still failed miserably on the field, with a 3-14 mark. That earned them the #1 pick in the draft, which they used to select Cam Ward, the quarterback from the University of Miami. That’s the guy they’ll count on to help turn things around as they compete in what could be a rather wide-open AFC South division.
NFL Week 1 Football Odds – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
New York Giants vs Washington Commanders Week 1 Odds, Preview, and Prediction No one is saying that the New York Giants are going to be a serious threat to win the NFC East. After all, the two teams that played for the conference title last season are in the same division they are. But what this ownership group and front office may be looking for is to make some incremental gains.
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