>>Patriots Edge Rams In Defensive Battle To Win Super Bowl 53
(Atlanta, GA) — The dynasty continues for the New England Patriots. Even though it was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever, the defense came up big as they edged the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. Tom Brady shook off an early interception and passed for 262 yards in the win. The Patriots now have six Super Bowl victories, which ties the Steelers for the most all-time.
>>Patriots’ Edelman Named Super Bowl MVP
(Atlanta, GA) — New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is the Most Valuable Player for Super Bowl 53. Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards in the victory for New England. He caught eight passes in the first half. Edelman is the first receiver to take home Super Bowl MVP honors since Santonio Holmes did so in Super Bowl 43 for Pittsburgh.
>>Report: Bears, Packers Could Open NFL’s 100th Season
(Chicago, IL) — According to a report, the Bears and Packers could be kicking off the 2019 NFL season. The NFL will be recognizing it’s 100th anniversary this year and could opt to feature two of its oldest franchises and the league’s oldest rivalry. The league’s annual season opener usually features the defending Super Bowl champion playing at home. This would be a change in direction for an anniversary season.
>>Illinois Hoops Hosts Number-Eight Michigan State Tomorrow
(Champaign, IL) — The Fighting Illini will be back in action tomorrow when they host number-eight Michigan State. Illinois is 7-and-15 and 3-and-8 in conference play. Illinois is coming off a 71-64 win over Nebraska. MichiganState is 18-and-4.
>>Fowler Wins Phoenix Open
(Scottsdale, AZ) — Rickie Fowler stumbled to a three-over 74 in Sunday’s final round but held on to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open by two strokes. Fowler finished 17-under-par at the TPC Scottsdale to earn his fifth career PGA Tour victory. Branden Grace carded a two-under 69 on Sunday to finish two shots back at minus-15. Defending champion Gary Woodland shared seventh place with two others at 11-under.
>>FSU Dismisses QB Francois
(Tallahassee, FL) — Florida State is parting ways with quarterback Deondre Francois. FSU dismissed Francois from the program but did not provide details. Multiple outlets report the move comes after a domestic dispute involving Francois surfaced on social media on Saturday. Francois was involved in a domestic dispute in January 2018, but did not face any charges or discipline from the school.
>>Reports: Raiders May Play At Oracle Park
(San Francisco, CA) — The Oakland Raiders be playing the 2019 season on a baseball field, just not the Coliseum. Multiple reports the Raiders are in discussions to play their home games at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The City of Oakland sued the Raiders over plans to move
