The arrival of humans in Australia is the first evidence of a major sea crossing by an early group of humans. The exact route they took and what sort of boats they used will never be known. But there has been much research to indicate their most likely path and what sort of raft they could have created from available materials. By referencing this body of research a group of explorers has now created a replica boat with which they plan to set sail from an Indonesian island all the way to Darwin, Australia, recreating the voyage of our ancient ancestors....

Landscape photographer Sajith Muraleedharan captured the images at a beach in Hawkes Bay in Napier, after sunset. The photographs show the sea shining a fluorescent blue against a pitch-black sky. Muraleedharan told Newsweek: “It was really amazing to watch that and really unbelievable. It was an out of this world experience to be honest.” This rare phenomenon occurs in warmer, coastal waters, and is caused by bioluminescent plankton and algae lying below the surface....

The fact that it may actually deserve its success - for it’s a hip, clever comedy that doesn’t abuse the viewer’s intelligence -seems almost beside the point in this season of presold Events. The summer-movie phenomenon has become as surreal as the world of ““Men in Black,’’ in which nothing is as it appears to be. It’s not really movies we’re going to see, it’s marketing campaigns. ““What separates an event picture from a solid release is what you spend to create that intensity of interest,’’ explains Sony marketing head Bob Levin....

Mayweather welcomed a rematch immediately after the fight, but when he felt disrespected by Pacquiao blaming the loss on an injured shoulder, Mayweather changed his tune and shot down the possibility. Despite a rematch appearing a long way from happening, the South Point sports book is willing to wait and has opened wagering on the potential bout, posting Mayweather as a -200 favorite and Pacquiao as the +185 underdog (that’s a bettor-friendly split)....

Beckham plans to appeal the fine. MORE: The NFL’s craziest fans | Week 4’s best photos “I get punched every single game,” Beckham told reporters after practice Wednesday, via ESPN.com. “I get hit in my face every single game. These are grown men out here. I don’t think anybody should be talking about what happened after they lost a game.” Bills defenders Stephon Gilmore, Preston Brown and Duke Williams complained about Beckham’s behavior to reporters Tuesday, saying he repeatedly got away with throwing punches after plays during the Giants’ 24-10 win....

The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year became the latest NFL player to try and persuade Beckham to join his team on Tuesday. In a quote tweet of a post on FanDuel’s account, Parsons made it clear he’d love if the receiver chose Dallas as his next destination. Beckham was quick to respond, mentioning that his dad’s family lives in the Dallas area. However, he also made it clear his No....

That may no longer be an issue. The NFL and NFLPA are working toward a deal that would strip Goodell of his authority over off-the-field player discipline. MORE: NFL New League Year resolutions | NFL Misery Index “We’ve been talking about changes to the personal conduct policy since October and have traded proposals,” NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said Monday, via the Wall Street Journal, while traveling to the union’s annual meeting in Hawaii....

MORE: NFL’s most controversial calls | Officials missed call against Seahawks, too Had Le’Veon Bell not scored a touchdown as the final seconds ticked off, the league would have had another huge officiating debacle on Monday Night Football. Because of an error by the clock operator, the game clock was incorrectly started before the Steelers’ first play from scrimmage following the touchback. That first down snap came with 2:38 left to play instead of 2:56, a difference of 18 seconds....

Welcome to “The Audit,” our recap of the week that was in the NFL from a point-spread perspective and a look at the week ahead, with an emphasis on the lessons, observations and trends needed to pick future winners. Jaguars’ attributes shouldn’t be lost on handicappers When you think of playing the OVER, you may not think of the Jacksonville Jaguars as a good bet. Think again. The Jaguars are 3-0 to the OVER this season, and they are 12-7 to the OVER in Gus Bradley’s two seasons as head coach....

Starting with most valuable player and coach of the year, the new favorites are complete surprises through Week 9. But with plenty of games left and time for more twists and turns, no one can be considered a lock (yet) for the ultimate NFL Honors. With help from the updated odds at Bovada, here are the current best bets, plus the top challengers who can topple them in the second half....

At issue are claims that data show concussions are down 30 percent since an NFL-backed program started. MORE: In NFL, helmets create more problems than they solve Injuries in general are also reported to be down 76 percent thanks to safety procedures that teach proper tackling technique, among other things, as part of “Heads Up Football,” an initiative backed by the league and USA Football. The Times said that a study published a year ago is wrong and Heads Up Football has made no demonstrable impact....

We’ll take a look at the latest odds for those games on DraftKings Sportsbook and see if we can find some value as teams prepare for the 2022 regular season. DOMINATE YOUR FANTASY DRAFT: Ultimate 2022 cheat sheet All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook Best NFL preseason Week 2 bet against the spread: Steelers vs. Jaguars Steelers vs. Jaguars Spread Steelers +2. 5: -110 (implied probability 52. 38 percent) Jaguars -2....

Willis continued to gain momentum as the top QB prospect, Pickett proved why his arm and legs more than compensate for any concern about his hand size. Ridder jumped up into surefire first-round status with his athleticism. They took full advantage of the opportunity to boost their stock while Ole Miss’ Matt Corral, still recovering from an ankle injury, didn’t participate in the testing or passing drills. Here’s look at what Willis, Pickett, Ridder and three other notable prospects did in their throwing and running Thursday night in Indianapolis:...

It’s not over girls and boys. In fact, it’s only going to get more wild down the stretch. If you want to take home a big check before the season is over, you need to get comfortable being uncomfortable with your lineup picks, because it’s going to take some off-the-wall theory to take down a tournament. But that’s why I’m here, to do the best I can to explain why these plays worked and to try to help you feel more comfortable with taking these type of chances so you can walk away from 2017 a winner....

Of course, there was more to the Week 2 slate than the Chiefs-Steelers game, as the Vikings-Packers game also saw entries from both sides. A high-volume receiving back and a breakout candidate in a favorable matchup also provided enough points-per-dollar to be optimal plays. WEEK 3 DFS: Values | Stacks | DFS lineup builder Before breaking down the rest of last week’s perfect DraftKings lineup, we have to suggest you start using RotoQL when doing your NFL DFS research....

LIVE: SN’s Draft tracker Murray is an ideal candidate to be "redshirted" by head coach Andy Reid, while his knee heals, sitting in 2014 and tapping his potential down the line, much the way former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore did last season after the 49ers drafted him. The Chiefs were believed to be looking for a quarterback with Alex Smith entering the final year of his contract. Murray finished his career as one of the most prolific passers in Southeastern Conference history, with records for yards, touchdowns, completions, total offense and 3,000-yard seasons....

The 49ers further bolstered their defense with the man regarded as the premiere edge rusher in the class by taking Bosa after the NFC West rival Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with the top pick. Bosa, who had 29 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks in 29 games for Ohio State, has not played a game since September having decided to end his college career early to focus on the draft after suffering a core muscle injury....

The Jets have been rumored to be attached to one of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft as they entertain trade offers for 2018 first-round pick Sam Darnold. Speaking on San Francisco radio station KNBR, Young, the ESPN NFL analyst and former BYU and 49ers quarterback, said that while BYU product Zach Wilson is the 49ers’ No. 1 target in the 2021 NFL Draft, the team with the No....

The Browns, Ravens and Saints, who all registered double-digit wins in the regular season, had their positions in the first round locked in after they were bounced from the playoffs. They have selections 26 through 28 overall, respectively. The 10-6 Rams also were eliminated in the divisional round, but their pick, No. 25 overall, is going to the Jaguars. LA sent Jacksonville the pick in the Jalen Ramsey trade. The first 18 spots in the 2021 NFL Draft were set after the completion of Week 17....