Getty Images Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was carted to the locker room with a foot injury in the first hald, and has been downgraded from questionable to return to out against the Houston Texans. Veteran Ryan Tannehill took over under center for the Titans. Levis took a hard hit from defensive end Jerry Hughes, causing a fumble, and the rookie signal-caller …
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NFL best dressed in Week 17: A look at the pregame outfits that shined the brightest
There are just two weeks left of the NFL regular season, and games have never been more important in 2023. This is a make-or-break week for many teams as the playoff picture continues to take shape. In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns have all secured a playoff spot already, while the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, …
Read More »Path to ‘back’ for Texas: How culture, accountability powered Longhorns to College Football Playoff berth
NEW ORLEANS — Texas is “back.” Debates have raged at various times over the last decade whether the Longhorns are “back” and what “back” entails for a program that is rich with tradition and resources, but the program’s first-ever College Football Playoff appearance puts those conversations to rest. As No. 3 Texas prepares to compete for a national championship, beginning …
Read More »Titans QB Will Levis leaves against Texans, ruled out with foot injury
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans after leaving the contest with a foot injury in the second quarter. Levis was injured on a strip-sack by Jerry Hughes early in the second quarter, which led to Sheldon Rankins scooping the ball up for a touchdown return to give Houston a 17-0 lead. …
Read More »NFL officiating crew that oversaw controversial Lions-Cowboys ending ‘downgraded’ for postseason
There will be consequences for the officiating flub that marred Saturday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that referee Brad Allen’s crew will be downgraded for the postseason. “A large part of Brad Allen’s crew is not gonna be officiating in the postseason,” Schefter reported. “They’re gonna get downgraded.” The Lions appeared to …
Read More »Texas A&M football team set to hire Wesley McGriff from Auburn as co-defensive backs coach
With so many versatile playmakers in college football, and especially the SEC, having dependable defensive backs is key to having a great team. The Texas A&M football program now reportedly has two coaches to lead their speediest defenders. Mike Elko is set to hire Auburn defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff to join his staff, per Billy Liucci of TexAgs. McGriff …
Read More »NFL expected to downgrade Brad Allen ref crew for playoffs after Lions-Cowboys questionable calls, per report
Both the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions were on the receiving end of questionable calls by referee Brad Allen and his crew in Saturday’s 20-19 Cowboys win, including one that effectively decided the game on a Lions two-point conversion attempt. As a result, Allen’s crew is going to be downgraded, with some of the referees from the Week 17 …
Read More »Titans’ Will Levis suffers foot injury vs. Texans, questionable to return; Ryan Tannehill takes over at QB
Getty Images Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was carted to the locker room with a foot injury and is questionable to return against the Houston Texans. Veteran Ryan Tannehill took over under center for the Titans. Levis took a hard hit from defensive end Jerry Hughes, causing a fumble, and the rookie signal-caller looked like he attempted to tackle Hughes with his …
Read More »How Texas and Washington changed the college football map
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Chris Del Conte’s white cap is pulled low, partially obscuring his face, perhaps an intent to avoid encumbrances while walking through a hotel lobby teeming with Texas fans. Scrawled across Del Conte’s hat is a single Spanish word inscribed in burnt orange letters: mañana. Its meaning — tomorrow — is apropos resting atop the head of …
Read More »Jimmy Johnson on Cowboys Ring of Honor induction: ‘Couldn’t possibly be happier’
Legendary head coach Jimmy Johnson ignited the Dallas Cowboys faithful with a fiery speech that ended with him leading the AT&T Stadium crowd in his trademark “How ’bout them Cowboys!” It capped off a long-awaited induction into the team’s ring of honor at halftime of Saturday night’s Cowboys-Lions game. But on “FOX NFL Sunday” the next morning, Johnson was overcome …
Read More »Eagles extend lead to 21-6 before halftime
The Eagles didn’t have the ball much during the first half of Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals, but that didn’t stop them from building a comfortable lead. Jalen Hurts threw a pair of touchdown passes to Julio Jones, Sydney Brown returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown, and the Cardinals couldn’t turn their big edge in time of …
Read More »NFL DFS, Packers vs. Vikings: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Sunday Night Football
The Minnesota Vikings (7-8) host the Green Bay Packers (7-8) in an NFC North matchup with huge playoff implications on Sunday Night Football. Both teams are fighting for one of the final NFC Wild Card spots with the loser all but ending any postseason dreams. Both teams have some injuries to monitor heading into Sunday’s showdown. Vikings tight end T.J. …
Read More »Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin shares Rose Bowl prediction for Alabama vs. Michigan
Despite still only being 48 years of age, there aren’t many coaches in football who have seen and done the things Lane Kiffin has. Kiffin earned his first head coaching role with the Oakland Raiders at only 32 years of age, before an ugly departure after two years. He then ended up at Tennessee before leaving for the USC job …
Read More »Steve Staios loses interim tag, named Senators’ GM
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 31, 2023, 01:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has named president of hockey operations Steve Staios as the team’s new general manager, the team announced on Sunday. Dave Poulin was named senior vice president of hockey operations, having served in a similar role with the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Read More »USFL, XFL announce merger, rebrand as United Football League ahead of 2024 inaugural season
United Football League The USFL and XFL have officially announced they are merging into the United Football League. The inaugural season is set to kick off on March 30, 2024. The opener will be played between the 2023 XFL champions Arlington Renegades and the 2023 USFL champions Birmingham Stallions. “From day one, our mission has been to expand the game …
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