The Texas football team continued to tweak its 2024 roster on Tuesday by welcoming in receiver Silas Bolden from Oregon State and linebacker Kendrick Blackshire from Alabama while releasing 2024 defensive lineman recruit D’Antre Robinson from his National Letter of Intent. More: What Texas football’s 2024 roster will look like after all the recent comings and goings Robinson, a 6-foot-3, …
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Undisputed’s Keyshawn Johnson debuts ‘All Facts No Brakes,’ a new FOX Sports podcast
Buckle up, because one of the newest members of the FOX Sports family has much more to say. FOX Sports debuted its newest digital show and podcast Wednesday — “Undisputed Presents: All Facts, No Brakes with Keyshawn Johnson.” “All Facts, No Brakes” will not only cover the biggest stories in sports, but also how media and culture reacts to those …
Read More »Falcons interview Jim Harbaugh
The Falcons are talking to some big-name coaching candidates. On Monday, it was former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. On Tuesday, it was Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. The Falcons announced on Tuesday night that the interview with Harbaugh has been completed. Harbaugh interviewed with the Chargers on Monday. He’s also reportedly negotiating an extension with Michigan. Other teams could pursue Harbaugh. …
Read More »Most intriguing transfer portal options at defensive end
We already broke down our expectations for how Ohio State could handle the quarterback position (which it has handled) and then dove into the possible running backs (which it has also handled). We also recently covered the wide receiver position (if things break a certain way), tight ends, and offensive tackle, guards, and of course, the center position that was also already addressed by …
Read More »Where 49ers’ Super Bowl odds stand now with Cowboys, Eagles ousted
Where 49ers’ Super Bowl odds stand now with Cowboys, Eagles ousted originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both made early NFL playoff exits in blowout fashion during Super Wild Card Weekend, the 49ers remain favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII. But where, exactly, do San Francisco’s odds stand? The absence of the …
Read More »Pisgah football hires Smoky Mountain’s Ricky Brindley as new coach
Pisgah football has its new coach, hiring Smoky Mountain coach Ricky Brindley following a 5-3 vote at a Haywood County Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Brindley is a 2001 Pisgah and returns to take over a program that went 9-3 and reached the second round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs last season. “It’s really a humbling honor,” Brindley told the …
Read More »Former NFL LB Ronald Powell dies at 32
Former NFL linebacker Ronald Powell has died. He was 32. “Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell — a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald. #RIP,” the NFLPA Former Players account wrote on social media. The Saints drafted Powell in the fifth …
Read More »Oregon to promote safeties coach Chris Hampton to DBs Coach
On Tuesday afternoon, the news broke that Oregon Ducks cornerbacks’ coach Demetrice Martin has accepted a position at Michigan State under Jonathan Smith. To fill the position, Oregon is now expected to promote Chris Hampton, the current co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, to defensive backs coach according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. With Demetrice Martin accepting a job at …
Read More »What Shanahan comically told wife about Kristin Juszczyk jacket request
What Shanahan comically told wife about Kristin Juszczyk jacket request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin has become the talk of the fashion world in recent weeks with her one-of-a-kind jackets being worn by celebrities Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner during NFL playoff games. Kristin Juszczyk’s creative skills have gained so much notoriety that even …
Read More »Ohio State hires Ross Bjork as AD: Ex-Texas A&M, Ole Miss administrator tapped to replace Gene Smith
Ohio State has hired Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork to fill the same role for the Buckeyes, the school announced Tuesday. Bjork, who has experience across the SEC, replaces longtime Buckeyes administrator Gene Smith, who announced his retirement in August 2023 after serving in the position for 18 years. Bjork will begin his tenure at Ohio State on July …
Read More »Shanahan, Warner praise Packers QB Love ahead of playoff clash
Shanahan, Warner praise Packers QB Love ahead of playoff clash originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff round on Saturday, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and linebacker Fred Warner had plenty of praise for opposing quarterback Jordan Love. Before practice Tuesday, Shanahan offered up plenty …
Read More »Red Wings: Patrick Kane lower-body injury not related to hip
Jan 16, 2024, 09:08 PM ET Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has a lower-body injury that is not related to his hip, coach Derek Lalonde said on Monday. Kane will miss the remainder of the Red Wings’ road trip and the club’s training staff will check on his progress when the club returns to Detroit. The Red Wings will …
Read More »Washington hooked Fisch with the chance to consistently contend for championships
New Washington head coach Jedd Fisch poses with his wife Amber, left, and daughters Ashlee, third from left, and Kendall, right, after an NCAA college football press conference Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Seattle. SEATTLE — Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for …
Read More »Why Shanahan wasn’t ‘surprised’ by Packers’ upset win over Cowboys
Why Shanahan wasn’t ‘surprised’ by Packers’ upset win over Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers started prepping for the Packers two quarters into Green Bay’s 48-32 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Addressing the media ahead of the 49ers’ NFC divisional-round game, Shanahan let it be known that he wasn’t fully surprised by …
Read More »Texas lands commitments from two transfers on Tuesday
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is riding a wave of momentum. Tuesday was another eventful one for the Texas staff, as they landed Oregon State wide receiver Silas Bolden and Alabama linebacker Kendrick Blackshire via the transfer portal. Speed, speed, and more speed. That’s what Sark and the staff have gone after this offseason for depth and talent in the …
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