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Poetry: ‘Near & Far’
Near & Far” comes out of a larger body of work concerned with labor and precarity, desire and commerce—about trying to make money and fall in love. I was always stuck in dead-end manual labor jobs, learning object lessons. The central image in the poem arrives from a horse barn, where I was taught how to lead a horse safely to pasture without letting it break away.
Lyric poems by Jake Rose: From ‘JOAN’
From JOAN I spent all my loneliness with you here speaking in turn to the isle of grass the velvet-eared cattle & the sawgrass spines as the coin of sun declined each day I closed the gates to the field & tomatoes grew in the dark like the blushing minds of yawning children guttered candles spilled their pinebrushed light and bells spelled out the path to vespers a cold wind blew in blusters upon my spine & I had more thoughts than there were rocks in the river but they weren’t heavy to me...
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction: AFC South Foes Meet in the Music City
Our NFL experts predict, pick and preview the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans AFC South game with kickoff time, TV channel and spread. The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Tennessee Titans for the first of their two meetings this season on Sunday afternoon in Nashville. Related: Expert Picks for Every Week 14 NFL Game Both teams are reeling a bit after last week’s big road losses in which they combined to score just 24 total points.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction: AFC Playoff Rematch on Tap in the Music City
Our NFL experts predict, pick and preview the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans game, with kickoff time, TV channel and spread. The best game of Sunday's NFL slate is a rematch of last year's Divisional Round upset as the Cincinnati Bengals travel to Nashville to face the first-place Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. The Bengals (6-4) have won four of their last five contests and sit in second place in the AFC North after knocking off the Steelers last weekend 37-30.
New York Giants vs. Tennessee Titans: Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry Set to Share the Stage in Music City
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New York Giants vs. Tennessee Titans: Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry Set to Share the Stage in Music City
The Tennessee Titans and New York Giants open their respective 2022 campaigns on Sunday afternoon in the Music City. Related: NFL Predictions for Every Game in Week 1 When the new season kicks off, Tennessee will be fighting for a third straight AFC South crown and fourth consecutive playoff appearance. But the road ahead could prove to be more dangerous this time around with an improved Colts squad looming in the division and a loaded AFC West looking to poach additional wild-card spots.
Earth science storytelling with community science
28 February 2022 Earth science storytelling with community science Visitor takes photo from a Chronolog photo station. Credit: the Chronolog project. By Jake Rose The standard scientific method begins with an observation. Then the scientist will create a hypothesis, collect evidence, test their theory, analyze data, and make a final conclusion. So much goes on behind the scenes before that data is available to the public and most people are even aware of a problem.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: Prediction and Preview
The Titans head to the Lone Star State looking to lock up the AFC's top seed For the third straight year, the Houston Texans are welcoming the Tennessee Titans to NRG Stadium to round out the regular season. But for the first time in those three years, Houston doesn't have to face Derrick Henry. No, that will be the next team's problem, as Henry (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week, primed for a playoff return.
Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
The Dolphins head to Nashville looking for their eighth straight win and to keep their playoff hopes alive while the Titans hope to secure a second straight division title Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Sunday's matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Tennessee Titans has major playoff implications in the AFC. The Dolphins (8-7) are in third place in the AFC East, but thanks to the expanded playoff format, they find themselves sitting in the AFC's seventh and final seed.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction and Preview
The Raiders head to Indy to keep their playoff hopes alive as the Colts look to clinch their own postseason berth The Las Vegas Raiders head to the Crossroads of America on Sunday to take on the Indianapolis Colts and to keep their playoff chances alive for one more week. The Raiders (8-7) are in full-on survival mode with two games left in their whirlwind season.
Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Prediction and Preview
The AFC South-leading Titans head east to square off with the desperate Steelers The Tennessee Titans head to the Steel City this weekend looking to lock up a playoff spot and perhaps the AFC South crown with a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Titans (9-4) are tops in the AFC South with hopes of the franchise's first back-to-back division titles since their Houston Oilers days in the early 1960s.
New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction and Preview
The AFC rivalry is renewed on Saturday night when the Colts host the red-hot Patriots On Saturday night, the New England Patriots take their seven-game winning streak to the Circle City to face the playoff-seeking Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Patriots (9-4) have emerged as the AFC's best team after starting the season just 2-4. When it comes to sheer size and physicality, New England might be the best team in the land.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
Ryan Tannehill and the Titans look to come off of their bye and get back into the win column at home against the lowly Jaguars Jacksonville heads north to Nashville to wrap up their season series with AFC South rival Tennessee on Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars (2-10) are arguably the most dysfunctional team in the NFL this season and are "battling" with Houston for last place in the division.
Thursday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Prediction and Preview
The Steelers and Vikings try to keep their playoff hopes alive when "Thursday Night Football" comes to the Twin Cities Neither the Pittsburgh Steelers nor the Minnesota Vikings have much time to dwell on either of their dramatic, down-to-the-wire games from last Sunday as they face one another on "Thursday Night Football" in hopes of keeping their respective playoff chances alive for one more week.
Monday Night Football: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Prediction and Preview
First place in the AFC East is on the line as Josh Allen and the Bills try to snap the Patriots' six-game winning streak First place in the AFC East and major playoff implications are on the line when the New England Patriots head due north to Buffalo to take on the Bills for "Monday Night Football." The Patriots (8-4) are riding a massive six-game hot streak behind a big-play defense and an offense that is hitting its stride under rookie quarterback Mac Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction and Preview
The Jags and Rams meet on Sunday afternoon, each trying to break their own three-game slide Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams are two teams trying to snap their respective three-game skids when they meet on Sunday evening at SoFi Stadium in LA. The Jaguars' (2-9) offense under Urban Meyer is barely breathing this season, but over the last three weeks, they haven’t even had a pulse.
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction
AFC division leaders square off in Foxborough as the Titans look to cool off the red-hot Patriots Sunday's showdown in Foxborough between the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots is riddled with drama. Not only are two first-place teams duking it out, but the matchup pits mentor against mentee as Bill Belichick's former player, Mike Vrabel, takes a turn as his nemesis in what could be a preview of another outstanding playoff matchup between these two teams.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction and Preview
Jonathan Taylor and the Colts look to get back to. 500 while the Jaguars hope to snap snap a 12-game road skid when these AFC South teams meet in Indy The Jacksonville Jaguars head north to the Circle City to take on the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South duel on Sunday afternoon. The Jags (2-6) are coming off arguably the biggest upset and undeniably the ugliest game in the NFL this season with their 9-6 home win against the Bills last weekend.
Sunday Night Football: Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction and Preview
Two of the NFL's best square off on SNF in what could be a Super Bowl preview This week's version of "Sunday Night Football" very well could be a Super Bowl preview when the Tennessee Titans travel to the West Coast to take on the Los Angeles Rams. The Titans (6-2) have the best record in the AFC and are cruising toward another AFC South title after their overtime road win against Indianapolis last week.
College Football Games on TV Today (Wednesday, Nov. 3)
There are two MAC games on the schedule for Wednesday night There's more midweek MACtion on tap for Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Mid-American Conference is providing a hump day doubleheader for college football fans, featuring a potential conference championship game preview and a rivalry game between teams from Michigan. So if you're wondering "What college football games are on today?" know this: There are two involving FBS teams scheduled for today, Wednesday, Nov. 3. Note: All times are ET.
Thursday Night Football: New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction and Preview
The Colts look to turn around their season at home against Mike White and the surging Jets The New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts meet up in Indianapolis on short rest for this week's iteration of "Thursday Night Football." Both the Jets (2-5) and Colts (3-5) are coming off their own respective 34-31 games from last Sunday with varying results for each squad, both impacted dramatically by their own quarterback's play.
Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction and Preview
Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford will face their former team when the Rams host the winless Lions on Sunday Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Since May, this has been the game NFL fans everywhere have had circled on the calendar. Yes, the winless Lions (0-6) against the Cabo San Lucas Rams (5-1, and if you get that Cabo reference then you are a serious Rams gear head). The two franchises traded quarterbacks in the offseason and now here they are facing their old teams again. Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford.
Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 7: Cry Eagles Cry and other QB/TE/DST Fantasy Advice
Even with six teams on bye, you may want to think twice before relying on the Eagles DST in fantasy Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports I have heard a bunch of names for this week like the "BYEcalypse," the "Mega Bye Week," and even just simple "Hell Week." They are all dumb names, but that doesn't change the fact that this is the one week with six teams on bye including three of the top-10 scoring offenses.
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: The Curious Case of Mike Davis and Other RB/WR Fantasy Advice
Mike Davis hasn't put up great numbers this season but with six teams on bye in Week 7 you may not have a choice Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports With Week 7 being "Mega Bye Week" or whatever other stupid and unoriginal name people are calling it, things will get a little wacky for fantasy managers this week. So we are gonna mix it up a little bit for my Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em recommendations for running backs and wide receivers. I usually give you two sits and two starts each for both positions.
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots Prediction and Preview
Can the Jets win their first game in Foxborough in over a decade? The New England Patriots and New York Jets have both suffered through difficult 2021 campaigns. At 2-4, coming off an overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys, some have even proclaimed the Patriots are at the end of their NFL dynasty. Lucky for them, the Jets are coming to town.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
Titans host the Chiefs in what could be an AFC title game preview... again The Kansas City Chiefs look to jump-start their season when they travel to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans for what should be the premier early kickoff game on Sunday. In Week 6, it seemed like the Chiefs were teetering with just a 2-3 record and a halftime deficit to the Washington Football Team.
College Fantasy Football: Week 8 DFS Picks Friday (Oct. 22) Games
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Week 8 of the 2021 college football season continues on Friday, Oct. 22. That means it’s time to pick your optimal DraftKings college football fantasy lineup. Fortunately, our college football fantasy experts are ready to help. Players from four matchups are available to be selected on DraftKings for the first slate on Friday, featuring MTSU-UConn and Memphis-UCF. The late-night slate on DraftKings features Colorado State-Utah State and Washington-Arizona.
NFL Games on TV Today (Sunday, Oct. 17)
There are 12 games for NFL fans to choose from this Sunday Week 6 of the NFL season continues on Sunday, Oct. 17, with the first week of byes and an exciting 12-game slate. Related: Expert Picks for Every Week 6 NFL Game The NFL International Series returns with another matchup that makes you wonder how much the league wants American football to grow in London. Fortunately, things will get better in the day after Dolphins-Jaguars.
Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
Titans look to prove they belong among AFC's best when they host the Bills on MNF The Buffalo Bills head to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans on "Monday Night Football," looking for revenge and to avoid a trap. After last week’s 38-20 beatdown of the Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football," the Bills (4-1), alongside the Chargers, are now the front-runners to win the AFC. Their offense is humming and their defense is among the best in the league five weeks in.
Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 (Texas) NASCAR Preview and Fantasy Predictions
NASCAR's Cup Series Round of 8 begins at Texas Motor Speedway @NASCAR And then, there were eight. The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway kicks off the semifinal round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. If a title contender wins on Sunday, they’re guaranteed a spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway in early November. Who are we left with? Heavyweights from the three teams that have dominated the sport this year. Let’s break them down by team.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction and Preview
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals put their undefeated record on the line against the Browns The last undefeated team in the NFL is on the road Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals take on the Cleveland Browns. These two met just two years ago when Arizona beat Cleveland 38-24 at home. Kenyan Drake ran for four touchdowns in the victory and out-gained Nick Chubb, who accounted for 127 rushing yards and a touchdown himself. The Cardinals have won four straight and five of their last six in this series.
Hawaii vs. Nevada Football Prediction and Preview
Carson Strong and the Wolf Pack host the upset-minded Rainbow Warriors on Saturday night in an intriguing Mountain West divisional matchup John Byrne The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Nevada Wolf Pack both enter their Week 7 Mountain West meeting on Saturday night in Reno having won two straight games. So something's gotta give. "Each week is a must-win situation," Hawaii head coach Todd Graham told reporters.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Football Team Prediction and Preview
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look to turn things around on the road against Washington The Washington Football Team will try to turn around a rough start to their season as they host Kansas City on Sunday. This series has been dominated by the Chiefs, who have won nine of the 10 meetings overall. KC won the last meeting 29-20 in Arrowhead Stadium back in 2017. That one featured future Washington QB Alex Smith throwing and running for a touchdown in the Chiefs' victory.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens Prediction and Preview
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look for a fifth straight win when they host the Chargers in a matchup of two of the AFC's top teams thus far Please, tell anyone who owns a pair of ears on their head, if you're going to "get your popcorn ready" for any game this season, it's not some piddly college game involving Ole Miss and Alabama. No, it is for THIS high-octane showdown of game-changing quarterbacks when the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens hook up on Sunday.
Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants Prediction and Preview
Cooper Kupp and the Rams make the trek to the East Coast to play the banged-up Giants on Sunday Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Three weeks into the 2021 NFL season and the contenders are beginning to separate in the NFC. The Rams look as good as advertised with a rocking 4-1 start, the only loss coming to the undefeated Cardinals. The Giants? Not so much. They're just 1-4 with much of their top talent banged up.
Big Ten Basketball: Preview and Predictions for 2021-22 Season
E.J. Liddell and Ohio State look to defend their Big Ten title in what appears to be a top-heavy conference Nikos Frazier/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports Don't look for the Big Ten to field nine NCAA Tournament teams, including a pair of No. 1 seeds and two No. 2 seeds, again. Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Rutgers suffered major attrition. Three new coaches arrive.
NFL International Series: Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction and Preview
The Fins and Jags sail across the Atlantic hoping to snap skids The Miami Dolphins (1-4) travel across the Atlantic to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-5) in London's billion-dollar Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday morning. Our English brethren have endowed upon us Americans everlasting gifts in art, sport, and culture for generations — The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Adele, Lewis Hamilton, David Beckham — and how do we repay our friends and allies?
Arizona State vs. Utah Football Prediction and Preview
Sun Devils, Utes meet in Salt Lake City on Saturday night with first place in the Pac-12 South on the line Pac-12 South supremacy is at stake when Arizona State visits Salt Lake City to battle Utah on Saturday. The No. 18 Sun Devils (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) have won five straight games against Pac-12 opponents extending back to last season. Their latest triumph was a 28-10 victory over Stanford.
UCLA vs. Washington Football Prediction and Preview
Dorian Thompson-Robinson and the Bruins look for a rare win in Seattle when they take on the Huskies on Saturday night Aspirations to contend in both the Pac-12 North and South collide Saturday at Husky Stadium, where Washington hosts UCLA in a pivotal, cross-division matchup. UCLA, undefeated away from the Rose Bowl in two tries this season, looks to stay afloat in the Pac-12 title hunt with its first win in Seattle since 2014.
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets Prediction and Preview
Derrick Henry and the Titans look for a third straight win when they take on the Jets in MetLife Stadium on Sunday Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The Tennessee Titans (2-1) head to East Rutherford in search of their third straight win as they take on the host New York Jets (0-3) at MetLife Stadium. The Titans appear to be the only decent team in their division. Tennessee’s two wins are double that of the rest of AFC South combined just three weeks into the season.
New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction and Preview
Alvin Kamara and the Saints will make their long-awaited return to New Orleans as they host the winless Giants Nearly a month into the 2021 NFL season and New Orleans will finally play a true home game when the Saints host the New York Giants in the recently-renamed Caesars Superdome on Sunday afternoon. The impact of Hurricane Ida moved New Orleans' originally scheduled home opener to Jacksonville, Florida, followed by road games at Carolina and New England.
Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction and Preview
Sam Darnold and the undefeated Panthers head to Dallas to face the rejuvenated Cowboys Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Last season, the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys combined for 11 wins. After their game on Sunday — four weeks into the season — they will be more than halfway to that total. The Cowboys were a popular bounce-back team with the return of quarterback Dak Prescott from ankle and shoulder surgeries, but few saw the Panthers as contenders in Year 2 under head coach Matt Rhule.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos Prediction and Preview
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens head to the Mile High City to take on the undefeated Broncos In what is one of the best matchups of the Week 4 NFL slate, the Denver Broncos are hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. These two teams have not played since 2018 when Baltimore held serve at home in a 27-14 win. Joe Flacco threw for 277 yards and a touchdown in the win, defeating Case Keenum.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins Prediction and Preview
Jacoby Brissett faces his former team when the Dolphins host the Colts with both teams in need of a win Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It's an important early-season game for the Colts and Dolphins as they play in Miami on Sunday. The home team is 1-2 while Indy is 0-3 so far on the season so a win is necessary to keep both in their respective division races. These two last played back in 2019 when the Dolphins took it 16-12 in Indianapolis.
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Prediction and Preview
Seahawks, 49ers renew their rivalry in Levi's Stadium on Sunday afternoon The NFC West portion of the schedule will get underway this week as the Seattle Seahawks (1-2) will travel down to take on the San Francisco 49ers (2-1) These two teams can’t stand each other along with their respective fan bases. Thus, it should be a wild scene at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday as this game will have fans in the stands, unlike the 2020 season. Related: 5 Greatest San Francisco 49ers vs.
Thursday Night Football: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals Prediction and Preview
No. 1 overall picks in the two most recent drafts face off on Thursday night when the Jaguars take on the Bengals to kick off Week 4 in the NFL The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals, two rebuilding franchises at different stages of their reconstruction, will duke it out in the Queen City on "Thursday Night Football" to kick off Week 4 of the NFL season. The Jaguars (0-3) are all-around bad.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
After taking on a pair of NFC West teams to open the season, Colts and Titans get reacquainted in Nashville The Indianapolis Colts (0-2) travel south on I-65 to Music City this weekend to take on their AFC South rivals, the Tennessee Titans (1-1), on Sunday afternoon. The Titans are breathing a sigh of relief after last week's outstanding comeback win in Seattle in which they trailed by as much as 14 points in the fourth quarter.
Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prediction and Preview
Raiders look for first 3-0 start since the 2002 season that ended with a trip to Super Bowl XXXVII The Miami Dolphins return to the road in hopes of securing their first victory away from home this season at the same site as their last regular-season road win when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Allegiant Stadium in Sin City.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction and Preview
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look to get back on track at home against he Chargers in a key AFC West matchup In what is shaping up to be a wildly competitive AFC West, the Chargers and Chiefs are set to face off Sunday in a key divisional matchup. This is actually the second times these teams will face off at Arrowhead Stadium in 2021, as Los Angeles won their Week 17 matchup 38-21 last season.
Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Team Preview and Season Prediction 2021-22
Justice Sueing and the Buckeyes are ranked No. 14 in Athlon Sports' Top 25 for the 2021-22 college basketball season Ohio State Athletics At the end of a 21-win season that included a run to the Big Ten Tournament finale, the only madness the Buckeyes experienced was the ignominy of losing a 2 vs. 15 matchup in the NCAA Tournament, albeit to an undervalued Oral Roberts squad.
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