He lost 475 pounds. Then did something more impressive

THIS MAN LOST 475 POUNDS. THEN DID SOMETHING MORE IMPRESSIVE.

In 2015, Carlos Orosco weighed 650 pounds. He ate fast-food three times a day. He drank heavily. His legs were so swollen his skin began to crack and become infected. Doctors told him he had just three years to live.

Last week, after dropping a staggering 475 pounds, Orosco, very much alive, completed the Detroit marathon.

THE BEST NFL PLAYER EVER IS...

In conjunction with the NFL’s 100th season celebration, 19 current and former reporters across the Paste BN Sports Network were asked to compile a list ranking the 100 greatest players in pro football history.

We've reached the conclusion. The full list, Nos. 1-100, can be found here. Quick spoiler: Jim Brown is NOT No. 1. Christine Brennan explains why he didn't even make her list.

30-SECOND TIMEOUT

It's all fun and games until you get trapped inside a Domino's Pizza in Japan.
Bill Belichick, noted hater of ... everything, REALLY hates weather forecasts.
Well, um, bye, Zlatan Ibrahimović.
A high school football team has forfeited ... all of its season. And fired everyone.
LeBron Jr. had his first high school dunk. And his dad was there to watch.
US soccer star Alex Morgan announces that she and her husband are expecting a daughter in April.
A Muslim student was disqualified in Ohio high school race for wearing hijab.
Mike Pence says NBA 'acting like a wholly owned subsidiary' of China's Communist Party.
Conor McGregor is returning to MMA.
MLB investigated an umpire's tweet about a civil war. He later apologized.
Christian Pulisic recorded his first career Premier League goal. Then he scored again. And again.
President Trump will be at Game 5 of the World Series, fashionably late.
Tom Brady had his jersey stolen. Again.
Shaq's sister died of cancer, and TNT's 'Inside the NBA' crew delivered a touching tribute.
CC Sabathia says goodbye to the Yankees and baseball with a special note.
Spooky defense: Sam Darnold was ‘seeing ghosts’ during MNF.
MLB umpire is suing an ex-MLB player over bribe accusation.

A WORLD SERIES, OVERSHADOWED

By now you've no doubt heard of the controversy surrounding the Astros following their ALCS locker-room celebration. If not, a recap:

After all that, Roberto Osuna, the man indirectly at the center of the controversy, earned a save in Game 3 of the World Series. Our Bob Nightengale spoke with Osuna afterward on a unique night in the nation's capital.

NCAA FOOTBALL COACHING SALARIES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE

Paste BN Sports' annual examination of college football coaches' salaries has been released, and several interesting takeaways were gleaned from the data. First, Auburn's Gus Malzahn is virtually un-fireable.

But there's so much more:

Surprising numbers from the report, including *10* coaches making more than $6 million per year.
Dan Wolken examined the worst contracts.
Michigan State's Mark Dantonio is due to trigger a MASSIVE bonus.
How much it would cost to fire these coaches who are on the hot seat.
The one perk that continues to show up in coaches' contracts.
College football coaches vs. governors: Who makes more money?

EXCLUSIVE TO THE Paste BN SPORTS NETWORK

From original reporting to some of the nation's best columns, these are stories you can only get from the Paste BN Sports Network:

With the NFL trade deadline looming, here are seven teams that need to make a deal.
Before Notre Dame, Brian Kelly got coaching start ... in softball.
Clippers' 2019 playoff loss to Warriors 'helped' Kawhi Leonard make his decision.
The Clemson football dynasty started with one important recruit.
Five must-watch games from XFL's 2020 schedule. Yes, the XFL.
In light of Zion Williamson's injury, Jeff Zillgitt looked at seven other rookies who dealt with early setbacks.
A hundred years ago the Black Sox threw the World Series. Could it happen again?
Lakers' Anthony Davis not interested in off-court branding: 'I just want to play basketball'
How a Michigan sleep doctor is helping the Nationals chase a World Series title.
Steak, sausages, chicken burgers: Ezekiel Elliott takes young Cowboys RBs under his wing with barbecues.

SPARTY PARTY: A FIRST FOR TOP 25

For the first time in program history, Michigan State will start the season as the No. 1 team in the Paste BN Sports college basketball coaches poll. Tom Schad explains why Virginia, who starts the season ranked No. 9, is uniquely positioned to win back-to-back titles. And, of course, there were snubs.

BIG-TIME COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONTENDER GOES DOWN

In perhaps the most surprising upset of the college football season to date, No. 5 Oklahoma was upended by Kansas State. While the loss certainly isn't good news for the Sooners, and the Big 12 at large, things also could have also been worse.

And besides, it is far too early to write off OU as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender.

Other highlights from Week 9:

Michigan got perhaps the most impressive win of Jim Harbaugh's tenure.
Kansas won (!) a Big 12 game in one of the wackiest finishes you'll ever see.
LSU beat Auburn in the "Tiger Bowl," and, uh, it certainly has a case for being the nation's best team.
Although Ohio State probably has something to say about that after the Buckeyes dominated Wisconsin.

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