Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is in line to take the same job at Michigan State, two source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Sunday. Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has had offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca twice leave for lateral jobs within the Big Ten — to Penn State in 2019 and to Rutgers in 2022. Now Fleck must find …

Dec 11, 2023, 12:14 AM ET CHICAGO — Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato said on social media Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is taking a leave of absence from TV work for NBC Sports Chicago and the NHL Network. The 59-year-old Granato posted on social media that he will begin treatment this …

Dak Prescott walked off the field Sunday night to chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” The Cowboys quarterback improved his odds with an MVP-like performance in the Cowboys’ 33-13 win over the Eagles. He completed 24 of 39 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns and overcame a fumble returned for a touchdown for the Eagles’ only touchdown. It was the Cowboys’ …

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey extended his NFL record for consecutive field goals to start a career by hitting from 60 and 59 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night to reach 28 in a row. The 60-yarder gave Dallas a 10-0 lead late in the first quarter. In the third, Aubrey became the first NFL kicker with two …

Florida football has agreed to terms with Los Angeles Chargers assistant defensive backs coach Will Harris to become its new secondary coach, sources confirmed to the Sun. Harris, 36, brings an extensive college resumé to the Florida Gators, having spent two years as defensive backs coach at San Jose State (2016-17), three years as defensive backs coach at Washington (2018-21) …

USATSI Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is officially out for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, after going into the weekend listed as questionable with a groin injury. With Smith inactive, Drew Lock will get the nod at quarterback. This marks Lock’s first start since 2021. During Friday’s practice, Lock took the majority of the first team reps. Smith aggravated …

Dec 11, 2023, 01:00 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Winnipeg Jets lost leading scoring Kyle Connor to a knee injury in the second period when he took a knee from Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome in a 4-2 victory for the visiting team. Strome received a game misconduct after the infraction, which did not sit well with the Jets. …

The Oklahoma Sooners added another defensive back to their roster as former San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Dezjhon Malone announced his commitment to the team on Sunday. Malone announced he would enter the transfer portal on November 30. He received notable offers from West Virginia, Purdue, and Louisville, but Jay Valai and the appeal of Oklahoma won out. He was …

DK Metcalf recently learned American Sign Language to trash-talk opponents. Now, he’s getting a lesson in receiving trash talk via American Sign Language. Following the 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, San Francisco long snapper Taybor Pepper posted a video of himself speaking through American Sign Language on social media, asking “Anyone know ASL?” As several people on …

Five things I care about The Eagles aren’t the same I’m probably not the guy to call it a Super Bowl loss hangover but the 2023 season hasn’t given much ammo to those who want to avoid such clichés. Even when they’ve won games, so much about the Eagles of this year has left plenty to be desired despite retaining …

STARKVILLE — Quarterback Michael Van Buren has committed to Mississippi State football, he announced via social media on Sunday. Van Buren is the second high school commit since coach Jeff Lebby was hired on Nov. 26 and the lone quarterback in the class. Van Buren is a 2024 four-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He comes from Baltimore, …

Getty Images With one word, Kevin Stefanski made a big decision that will impact the rest of the Browns’ season. Shortly following his team’s 31-27 win over the Jaguars, the Browns’ coach was asked if Joe Flacco will be Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the rest of the season.  “Yes,” Stefanski said.  And with that, the latest crazy story in a …

An NFC showdown features the Green Bay Packers (6-6) and New York Giants (4-8) meeting on Monday Night Football in Week 14. The Packers have found their groove, winning three straight games. In Week 13, Green Bay defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-19, at Lambeau Field. Similarly, the Giants have won two straight games. Last time out, New York narrowly …

Dec 11, 2023, 12:12 AM ET NEW YORK — In his first start against the club he led to two Stanley Cup titles, Jonathan Quick made 25 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Quick, 37, who finished last season with the Vegas Golden Knights after he was …

SOUTH BEND — Mike Brown will hit the ground running after his hiring was made official Sunday afternoon as Notre Dame football’s new wide receivers coach. Brown, 34, will coach his position group in preparation for the Dec. 29 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against 19th-ranked Oregon State. While Brown carried the additional title of associate head coach at Wisconsin, …