The Raiders listened to the fans who wanted Antonio Pierce to be hired as the team’s next permanent head coach. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Antonio Pierce will be an inspirational story to every interim head coach for the foreseeable future. He and the Las Vegas Raiders are working to finalize a deal for him to assume the full-time head …
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Florida football lands 4-star defensive lineman for 2024 Class
Florida football landed a commitment from a four-star defensive tackle during the late signing period on Friday. D’antre Robinson announced on social media on Friday that he’s committed to the Florida Gators for the Class of 2024 and will sign in February. BREAKING: Four-Star DL D’antre Robinson tells me he has Committed to Florida! The 6’4 305 DL had signed …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft underclassmen: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye headline list of eligible players
The NFL announced the official list of underclassmen who were granted eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. The 54 players granted special eligibility have met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and have submitted to a written application in which they have renounced their remaining college football eligibility. The deadline for receiving applications was Jan. 19. Ajou Ajou, WR, …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff bracket: AFC, NFC Divisional round schedule, odds, TV, streaming
The NFL playoffs are in full swing. Super Wild Card Weekend just got into our rearview mirror and we’re now rocketing toward the divisional round that features some tremendous matchups. Patrick Mahomes will go on the road for the first time in his playoff career as the Chiefs will travel to Buffalo to face the Bills. Meanwhile, the other matchup …
Read More »Alabama football recruiting under Kalen DeBoer: 2024 updates, rankings, players to watch by SEC insiders
Former Washington coach Kalen DeBoer has hit the ground running since accepting the Alabama job following the retirement of Nick Saban. DeBoer is trying to juggle several things at once, including keeping the current roster intact and building a solid Alabama football recruiting class. Alabama commands the attention of almost every high-level prospect in the country due to the program’s …
Read More »Canucks extend president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 03:09 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Vancouver Canucks have given Hall of Famer Jim Rutherford a three-year extension to remain in his role as the president of hockey operations. Rutherford, who was inducted as a builder in 2019, joined the Canucks during the 2020-21 season. He …
Read More »11 DC candidates if Nick Sirianni remains Eagles’ head coach
11 DC candidates if Nick Sirianni remains Eagles’ head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the Eagles figure out whether or not head coach Nick Sirianni will be returning for the 2024 season, one thing is certain: They’re going to need a new defensive coordinator. Last season after losing Jonathan Gannon, the Eagles eventually landed on Sean Desai …
Read More »2024 NFL divisional odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games weekly. Last week, we finished …
Read More »Michigan football hangs new banners in Al Glick Fieldhouse
No matter what rival fans say, Michigan football won the national championship following the 2023 college football season. The Wolverines dominated the competition en route to a 15-0 season, one of four teams in the sport to have done so culminating in college football’s greatest prize. And they did so amid a ton of adversity throughout the season. Now the …
Read More »Cowboys cheerleaders accuse Packers players of ‘disrespectful’ behavior: ‘Literally on the verge of tears’
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders didn’t have much to cheer about during the wild card round. Not only did their team lose, but apparently, several cheerleaders are also unhappy with the way several Green Bay players acted during the Packers’ 48-32 win. Darian Lassiter, who just finished her fifth season as a Cowboys cheerleader, jumped on social media this …
Read More »Ravens not expected to activate Mark Andrews from injured reserve to play vs. Texans
USATSI Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping star tight end Mark Andrews would make his return to the field for Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans, but Baltimore will not activate him from injured reserve just yet, according to NFL Media and confirmed by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. Andrews injured his ankle during the Week 11 victory over …
Read More »Early enrollees from the 2024 recruiting class
Winter workouts and conditioning has begun for Michigan State football, who will look to make a splash in new head coach Jonathan Smith’s first season. Part of that success will come from the freshman class, and some key pieces entering the fold. The Spartans have nine players that early enrolled this January and are now participating with the team as …
Read More »NFL divisional round odds, best bets: Look for 49ers, Chiefs to cover
Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst It’s the divisional round of the NFL postseason, and these are the weekends I live for. Super Wild Card Weekend did well for me as my picks went a perfect 4-0, ending my cold run and bringing my season tally to 56-40-2. This round is certain to bring the …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs face challenge in unfriendly confines of Buffalo
There’s no place like home. Just ask Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City quarterback with five AFC titles and two Super Bowl rings finally will hit the road for a postseason game when the Chiefs play at Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. His previous 15 playoff games were all at Arrowhead Stadium, not counting the two Super Bowls played at neutral sites. …
Read More »Two high-profile teams named as early favorites to land QB Julian Sayin
On Thursday, Alabama landed a quarterback via the transfer portal, but it did not take long for the Crimson Tide to subsequently lose a quarterback to the portal. After recently signing with the program, top 2024 quarterback Julian Sayin entered the transfer portal and there are already favorites to pick him up. The quarterback Alabama earned a commitment from was …
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