As LSU prepares for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin, it also has an open staff position to fill. Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock recently departed to take the same role at Notre Dame, and he will not be with the team in Tampa on Jan. 1. In his stead, quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and receivers coach/passing game coordinator Cortez Hankton will …

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured a miserable Christmas Day loss at home to AFC West rival the Las Vegas Raiders and have now lost five of their last eight games. Will they get out of this rut? Kelce, who labeled the Chiefs’ current play as “a frustrating f—ing experience,” stressed that righting the ship is a combination …

The franchise designation has evolved into a powerful management tool that restricts a team’s best free agent in a given year from entering the open market regardless of whether he is a true marquee player. It wasn’t meant to work this way. The franchise tag was originally intended to be a precursor for the indispensable signing long-term contracts. Most players …

Getty Images The city of Detroit has seen some bad teams in the 21st century, and the Pistons are quickly climbing the list of the worst. The Pistons are on pace for a 6-76 record, which would mean Detroit owns the worst team in each Big Four league since 2000. The Pistons, 2-28 this season, are one loss away from …

Bosa, Shanahan laud Ravens QB Jackson’s adjustments vs. 49ers’ defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa believes the 49ers’ defense saw a much different Lamar Jackson on Christmas night. The Ravens quarterback shredded San Francisco for 252 passing yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for a team-high 45 yards on seven carries in Baltimore’s …

Dec 27, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly is day-to-day with an abdominal injury and will miss Wednesday night’s game at New Jersey, the team announced.. Kuraly was taken to a local hospital for observation after taking a puck to the chest in the first period of Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was …

LSU made its way down to Tampa on Tuesday for a New Year’s Day matchup against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl, but it will be without a key reserve on its offensive line. Offensive tackle Lance Heard did not make the trip, according to On3’s Shea Dixon. The reasoning behind it is unclear, especially as coach Brian Kelly said he …

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended one game by the team for his actions during the coin toss preceding a 33-30 victory at the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday that Alexander was being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. The suspension means Alexander won’t play for the Packers (7-8) during …

The Green Bay Packers will be without a significant player when they face the Vikings in Minnesota on Dec. 31. Cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended for one game by the team for conduct detrimental to the team, general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday. The suspension stems from Alexander’s actions during the coin flip ahead of their Week 16 win …

Texas can join elite company with a win on Monday. Seven teams have won a game in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns will look to become the eighth with a win on New Year’s Day. The Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers have enjoyed the most success in the playoff era. Georgia joins the trio of teams who have …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 01:59 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Charlie Burggraf has stepped down as head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s franchise in Minnesota just one week before the start of its inaugural season. Former NHL defenseman Ken Klee was named the new head coach. Klee previously coached the U.S. Women’s National …

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Tuesday that he didn’t think quarterback Trevor Lawrence would practice on Wednesday and that prediction proved to be correct. Lawrence did not throw or do anything else because of the sprained right AC joint in his shoulder that he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. Lawrence told reporters that he was …

The Dallas Cowboys (10-5) are favored by six points versus the Detroit Lions (11-4) on December 30, 2023, starting at 8:15 PM ET, airing on ABC/ESPN. A total of 53.5 points has been set for the matchup, which is the highest opening total this season. The Cowboys lost 22-20 to the Miami Dolphins in their Week 16 contest, while the …

With Mike Denbrock off to Notre Dame, Brian Kelly promoted Joe Sloan and Cortez Hankton as interim co-offensive coordinators for LSU’s bowl meeting with Wisconsin. Sloan and Hankton have strong resumes, which could make them both candidates for the full-time job. Sloan already served as a full-time FBS coordinator while at Louisiana Tech. Hankton has served as LSU’s passing game …

Key players on both sides of the ball are out of practice for the Chiefs on Wednesday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said before the session that cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, running back Isiah Pacheco, wide receiver Kadarius Toney, cornerback Jaylen Watson, and left tackle Donovan Smith would all be on the sideline. The team will release a full injury report …