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Chris Berman is taking his Swami Says NFL picks segment to ESPN Chalk. Each week during the NFL regular season, hell give his picks against the spread here with a little further analysis.Season record: 10-2 ATS (last week: 4-1)Washington Redskins at New York Giants?The Redskins are 0-2 (both losses at home) and desperate times call for desperate measures. Look for this team to bounce back and play well in New York. I like Jordan Reed to have a big game, but the Giants seem to have this close-game thing figured out this season. Give me the G-Men to win, Washington to cover.Score: NY Giants 24, Redskins 23ATS pick: WashingtonMinnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers?Carolina clobbers teams at home and I expect nothing short of a great performance from the Panthers, which should give that community a rallying point of togetherness. That being said, Minnesotas defense keeps them in every game. Every game. I understand that Teddy Bridgewater is hurt. And Adrian Peterson. And Matt Kalil, the left tackle. But why wouldnt the D keep them close in this one? I think Carolina wins, but Minnesota plays the Panthers tough.Score: Panthers 23, Vikings 20San Francisco 49ers at Seattle SeahawksThe 49ers are much improved this season under Chip Kelly. I saw it in person Week 1 out in San Francisco in a 28-0 drubbing of the Los Angeles Rams. But I think Seattle starts to show signs that offense is coming in this one. The defense has shown me the same signs theyve showed for several years; that group has been lights out. Im going to lay the big number, even though thats not my M.O.Score: Seahawks 24, 49ers 13ATS pick: SeattleSan Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts?The Chargers have played seven good quarters, but are only 1-1. I know Keenan Allen is hurt, and Danny Woodhead is out. Indy is 0-2 and will play at hard at home. I get it. But Ive been on San Diego in the past in this spot and I think they get it done again here, winning outright.Score: Chargers 24, Colts 21ATS pick: San DiegoBaltimore Ravens?at Jacksonville JaguarsIve paired the two win-the-game contests here, where the spread isnt as big a factor. Jacksonville has gotten off to a disappointing 0-2 start after many thought theyd be on the rise this season. Baltimore is a veteran team, grinding out wins. Impressive victories over the Browns and Bills? No. But with a veteran coach and a slew of veteran players returning, dont overlook them. Baltimore gets it done on the road.Score: Ravens 22, Jaguars 19ATS pick: BaltimoreBalenciaga Sandals Discount . U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield in Manhattan agreed that lawyers on both sides could make their formal requests by Nov. 8. A hearing is scheduled for a day earlier. 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Balenciaga Triple S Clearance . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases.With the NHLs offseason nearly half over, Nazem Kadri is still confident that hell be re-signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs before the start of training camp. Speaking to reporters at the Canadian Open Pro-Am in Oakville, Ontario on Wednesday, the restricted free agent forward said that while theres no update yet, the negotiations should be fine as both sides are still working on a deal. "Nothing yet, but I know were still talking," Kadri said. "As long as theres progression, thats the important thing." Depending on how contract talks have been going, Kadri - who completed his entry-level deal and has no arbitration rights - could either land a big multi-year contract like Carolinas Jeff Skinner and Edmontons Taylor Hall, or sign a bridge contract similar to what Montreals P.K. Subban signed in February and Phildelphia Flyers centre Sean Couturier signed over the weekend. "Yeah, theres always comparables," said Kadri. "But I dont think theres too much for me to worry about. I just handle what I have to do on the ice and let everything take care of itself. Kadri, 22, was second in team scoring with 44 points in 48 games last season. "All I can control is the way I play," Kadri added.dddddddddddd "Obviously, I want to be here next year and for a long time to come so well see how it goes. You kind of want to get in the routine (of getting ready for next season), but Im confident that something will happen." Kadris point production trailed only veteran winger Phil Kessel, who is also on the radar in terms of contract speculation. Kessel is entering the final year of his five-year contract signed with the Leafs in 2008, but his future status with the club is not on his mind as he appraoches unrestricted free agency next summer. "I havent even thought about it yet," he told reporters on Wednesday. "Ive still got another year here and well see what happens." Many have speculated that the clubs decision to keep centre Tyler Bozak could be a factor in re-signing Kessel, as the two have had good chemistry on and off the ice. Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis locked up Bozak to a five-year deal worth $21 million on July 5. "Hes one of my good friends and its good to have him back," said Kessel. "Im looking forward to it. I think we have a real solid team and its going to be a good year." ' ' '