There’s a conspiracy theory for every significant event in history. Professional sports, for that matter, are no different.

At +2000, the San Francisco 49ers are No. 7 in the league in terms of Super Bowl-winning odds as of July 1. Last season, the 49ers did not make the postseason after finishing 6-11. They put up 22. ...

Cleveland cut veteran pass rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo as he was set to enter the final year of a three-year deal he signed back in ...