Jimmy Johnson was placed in the Cowboys Ring of Honor on Saturday night. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Without question, it took too long for Jimmy Johnson to be put into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. It probably happened 10 or even 20 years too late. But the long wait did make the moment even more memorable. And emotional. …
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LOOK: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb connect for second-longest completion in Cowboys history
Unless you remember the 1966 season, Dak Prescott’s 92-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb on Saturday night was the longest pass you’ve ever seen the Dallas Cowboys complete. The completion, which resulted in the first touchdown scored by either the Cowboys or the Lions, is the second-longest completion in Cowboys history. The only pass completion in Cowboys history that was …
Read More »State of college football has coaches up in arms: ‘It needs to be fixed’
The state of college football is in disarray. It can’t even get out of its own way of success. It’s more popular than ever, yet coaches are up in arms, the NCAA is scared to death and college football fans want to know what is going on and when it will get fixed. Players are transferring from school to school …
Read More »Switzerland tops Norway at world junior hockey championship
Dec 30, 2023, 09:29 PM ET GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Rodwin Dionicio scored twice and Switzerland defeated Norway 6-2 on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals in the world junior hockey championship. Dionicio, selected by the Anaheim Ducks, in the fifth round of the NHL Draft earlier this year, is a 19-year-old defenseman who plays for the Saginaw of the Ontario …
Read More »49ers win division again, Steph Curry heroics, new women’s sports teams
Top Bay Area sports moments of 2023: 49ers win division again, Steph Curry heroics, new women’s sports teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If you’re a Bay Area sports fan, there was plenty to celebrate in 2023. Here’s a look back at some of the notable sports moments from the past year. For the second consecutive season, the …
Read More »FSU’s blowout loss to Georgia was not unexpected, but nothing can take away from 2023 season
MIAMI GARDENS — Time to move on. Time to take the disrespect from the playoff committee, use it as motivation, and turn the page to 2024. The Florida State-Georgia Orange Bowl went as expected — thank you, playoff committee — and now the Seminoles can put it all behind and move on to more important issues like replacing 14 starters …
Read More »Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings Current Records: Green Bay 7-8, Minnesota 7-8 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 8:20 p.m. ETWhere: U.S. Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MinnesotaTV: NBCFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Packers and the Vikings are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, …
Read More »Cowboys’ Jerry Jones says Jimmy Johnson in Ring of Honor is ‘right thing to do’, duo ‘past’ credit fight
ARLINGTON, Texas — The hatchet that has divided two of the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest legends, Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Jimmy Johnson and Pro Football Hall of Fame owner and general manager Jerry Jones, is finally being buried Saturday night. Jones is finally inducting Johnson into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. “It happened because it’s the right …
Read More »Notre Dame defensive analyst is heading to New Mexico State as tight end coach
As sign of a good program is when other teams are looking to take staffers and coaches from them, and this is exactly what is happening to Notre Dame. Gerad Parker, the former Irish offensive coordinator, is taking Caleb Davis with him to be his new Director of Player Personnel. Notre Dame is also set to lose defensive analyst Ronnie …
Read More »Matt Eberflus expected to stay on as Bears head coach for 2024, per report
Once thought to be a lame duck, Matt Eberflus is expected to stay on as the Bears’ coach for the 2024 season, according to NFL Media. Chicago has compiled a 9-23 record under Eberflus, a first-time NFL head coach who was hired before the start of the 2022 season. While the overall record isn’t great, the Bears appear to be …
Read More »Bears head coach Matt Eberflus expected to return in 2024: reports
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus expected to return in 2024: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is expected to return for the 2024 season, according to a new report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Gameday Kickoff. “I would be surprised as of right now if Matt Eberflus was not back for the Chicago …
Read More »Gerad Parker poaches a Notre Dame staffer to Troy
It should come as no surprise that former Notre Dame offensive coordinator gerad parker is looking back to his former employer for help. It was a blessing in disguise when he took the Troy head coaching job, opening the door for Mike Denbrock to return to South Bend after a stint at LSU. Parker may not have any hard feeling, …
Read More »Packers rule out Eric Stokes for Sunday
Already down one cornerback, the Packers won’t have another for Sunday night’s matchup with the Vikings. Green Bay has ruled out Eric Stokes for Week 17. Stokes was not previously on the team’s injury report throughout the week. The No. 29 overall pick of the 2021 draft, Stokes missed most of the season while on the physically unable to perform …
Read More »Georgia sets records in dominant 63-3 Orange Bowl win over FSU
Georgia’s commitment to finish out the 2023 season on a high note paid off in full on Saturday night with a 63-3 drubbing of No. 5 Florida State in the Orange Bowl. The Seminoles’ numerous opt outs made up most of the storylines surrounding the matchup. Yes, Florida State was missing more than 20 players due to transfers and opt …
Read More »Steelers’ George Pickens hit with hefty fine by NFL for taunting vs. Bengals
USATSI The NFL’s most fined team has been dinged again. This time, it was George Pickens who received a letter from the NFL requesting money after the Steelers’ receiver was fined for taunting during Pittsburgh’s Week 16 win over the Bengals. Pickens was fined $16,391 for pointing in the direction of Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie at the end of his …
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