Harmon Joins Illinois Media School Talking Chicago & Career
Tuesday afternoon, I had a fun opportunity to chat with the next generation of sports talking heads at the Illinois Media School. Keith Susmarski and Jack Savio invited me to ponder the meaning of life, talk some Chicago and Los Angeles sports and travel the long and winding road of my career in sports media. […]
Molly Schuyler Crushes The Big Texan Steak Challenge
Joey Chestnut retains the belt in the hot dog-eating challenge that occurs annually on July 4. This weekend, Chestnut saw another of his marks fall to the wayside, as Molly Schuyler of Nebraska wolfed down two 72-ounce steaks in under 10 minutes. That’s 144 OUNCES OF MEAT … plus the sides. I’m just awestruck by […]
Culture: Jim Ross Talks About The Wrestling Locker Room
Longtime wrestling announcer Jim Ross is a walking encyclopedia about the history of the squared circle and Oklahoma Sooners football. He’s now offering digging into his vault of stories on tour (keep an eye out for a live event in your area) and penning regular columns for FOXSports.com. Ross tackled the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin allegations […]
Harmon’s Week 17 NFL Picks SU & ATS
Game Straight Up ATS Carolina (-7 1/2) at Atlanta Carolina Atlanta Baltimore at Cincinnati (-5 1/2) Baltimore Baltimore Jacksonville at Indianapolis (-11 1/2) Indianapolis Jacksonville New York Jets at Miami (-7) Miami New York Jets Detroit (-3) at Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Washington at New York Giants (-3 1/2) New York Giants New York Giants Cleveland […]
Harmon’s Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings
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QBs By The Numbers: Where’s The Consistency?
Sometimes it’s just entertaining to dive inside the numbers and evaluate the good, bad and ugly of the NFL season. In the next 24 hours, I’ll dole out my Week 16 rankings and picks. For the moment, I’m pausing to review the Quarterback position and shake out quarterbacks scored on a weekly basis. Forget about […]
Harmon’s Quick-Hit Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Championship Week
We tried to keep it short, so rolling out Marvin Jones, replacements for Jordan Cameron (concussion) and throwbacks to players like Jordan Todman and company couldn’t be done. Of course, as this Championship Week rolls on, numerous players are being shut down. Matt Schaub is back into the mix for the Texans. Ben Tate is […]
The New Christmas Classic: Bootsy Collins’ Tribute To Peyton Manning
I always say that the world could use a little more Bootsy Collins. As I ponder suit choices for Super Bowl coverage in New York, I can’t help but thing that one of these numbers would bring down the house. Listen to Bootsy’s tribute to Peyton Manning.
Harmon’s Week 15 NFL Picks SU & ATS
Buffalo (-3 1/2) at Jacksonville: Buffalo Buffalo Chicago (-1) at Cleveland: Cleveland Cleveland Philadelphia (-6 1/2) at Minnesota: Philadelphia Minnesota San Francisco (-4 1/2) at Tampa Bay: San Francisco San Francisco New England at Miami (-2 1/2): New England New England Houston at Indianapolis (-5 1/2): Indianapolis Indianapolis Seattle (-9 1/2) at New York Giants: […]
Harmon’s UPDATED Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings
Injuries are causing problems across the NFL for fantasy owners. If you’re chasing following Denver’s loss, you’re reaching deep for high-ceiling running backs and wide receivers. No AP. Go get it. Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros
Harmon’s Early Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings
Harmon’s back with the next round of rankings for Week 15. We’re anxiously awaiting word on Adrian Peterson, Toby Gerhart, Eddie Lacy and a host of would-be stars in this all-important playoff week. Either way, Thursday Night Football between the Chargers and Broncos promises a scoring barrage. Can we top last week’s touchdown parade?
Harmon Talks To Tracy Hackler Of Panini America
Harmon reunites with Tracy Hackler of Panini America to discuss new trading card releases (Immaculate Basketball), the autograph redemption process (and a huge mail day for people waiting on Tom Brady product), jersey cards, the NFL Playoff picture and Black Friday. According to a study by industry experts, Panini’s “Black Friday” promotion drove nearly $1.4 […]
Harmon’s NFL Picks Week 14 SU & ATS
Harmon’s back for another run as the fantasy playoffs begin. Game Straight Up ATS ATL at GB (-1.5) ATL ATL KC (-3.5) at WAS KC WAS MIA at PIT (-3.5) PIT PIT MIN at BAL (-7.5) BAL MIN CLE at NE (-11.5) NE CLE IND at CIN (-6.5) CIN CIN DET at PHI (-2.5) DET […]
StubHub Takes You & 39 Friends To NYC For Football
If you’ve ever wanted to grab your friends and dominate the Super Bowl and New York City, your dream can come true. StubHub has teamed with Virgin America and Hudson New York to put together a ridiculous package for this year’s title game. You’ve got game tickets, airfare, hotel rooms and a party covered. Go […]
Harmon’s Week 13 NFL Picks Straight Up & ATS
The week started strong with a 2-1 record against the spread on Thanksgiving Day. The late touchdown from Roethlisberger to Cotchery (failed 2-point conversion) gave us a curious win. We can keep the discussion of the Mike Tomlin play rolling, as I’m sure the NFL will chime in soon. Game Straight Up Against The Spread […]
Harmon’s Thanksgiving Day NFL Week 13 Picks SU & ATS
My head is spinning. I just can’t believe that Week 13 of this NFL season is already upon us. I found a cafe to work up some numbers ahead of the week and lingered as drunken revelers strolled down the street. The people-watching was absolutely fantastic. My hope had been to sleep a little later […]
Harmon’s NFL Week 13 Pre-Thanksgiving Fantasy Football Rankings
The short week brings us tryptophan-induced comas, mountains of food and THREE NFL games to get Week 13 started. It’s the final week ahead of the Fantasy Football Playoffs in many leagues, so owners are splitting hairs to find the right starter. Do you trust the Hot-Cold young options, like a Case Keenum? Do you […]
Weekly Quarterback Fantasy Scoring Leaders Through Week 11
It’s win or go home with the playoffs looming. As we cruise into Week 12 of the NFL season, some fantasy owners are looking for “safe,” consistent options. Others are willing to throw caution to the wind to find a high-ceiling option for an advantageous matchup. To that end, I took a moment to chart […]
Harmon’s Week 12 NFL Picks SU & ATS
The clock is ticking toward the beginning of Week 12 of the NFL season. Is it just me, or has this season just flown by very quickly? The playoff chase is on, and we’ve finally come to the end of the Bye weeks. The schedule is replete with interesting matchups, including the 14th edition of […]
Harmon’s Early Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings
The final week of Byes are upon us, just as you’re wringing your hands trying to field a lineup and work your way into the playoffs. The Bills, Seahawks, Bengals and Eagles take a seat, not to mention the myriad injured would-be fantasy starters. The action begins with the disappointing Falcons facing a dominant Saints […]
Was “Royals” By Lorde Inspired By Billy Butler?
I came across an interesting blog on MLB.com that discussed the infectious hit “Royals” by Lorde. Evidently, the Kansas City Royals are an inspiring bunch – straight to the top! – by signing baseballs. “Royals” as a buzzword to inspire art. I suspect that the tune becomes integrated in the 2014 marketing push. Get More: […]
David Murphy’s Daughter Is Now A Baseball Insider From Daycare
As parents, we constantly test systems by which to communicate information and have it pass over the radar of the children. Think about it. You’re pushing information about trips, doctor visits (shots!), playdates and so on, trying to have a conversation between coloring sessions or watching bad children’s programming. Sometimes, the children are in on […]
Bonus Deleted “The Shawshank Redemption” Scenes
Anybody familiar with my work at Yahoo! Sports, FOXSports.com and FOX Sports Radio knows of my affinity for “The Shawshank Redemption,” an obsession that began at its release. It’s on that top-5 leaderboard of movies that you must watch to its conclusion if you spot it on cable television. It’s true. Frank Darabont, Morgan Freeman […]