To the victors go the spoils, which is something the Kansas City Chiefs know very well these days. It didn’t take long for the AFC to adopt another dynasty following the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era in New England. In fact, Kansas City’s rise to the top began just after Brady’s Patriots won it all for the sixth and final time.  …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comJan 30, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. As the NHL prepares to squarely step into our arena on Thursday with a draft for the All-Star Game teams, let’s take …

Tahj Washington was one of the best wide receivers in practice sessions leading up to the Shrine Bowl game on Thursday, February 1. Washington measured at 5-foot-10 and 177 pounds, a small player who delivered a big performance on the practice field. Washington flashed his potential on a comeback route, but he was far from done for the day. Later …

Ben Johnson is running it back with the Lions for at least one more season. The highly regarded offensive coordinator has informed the Seahawks and Commanders that he’s staying with the Lions, NFL Media reported Tuesday. Johnson’s decision comes two days after the Lions’ season-ending loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. He was reportedly scheduled to interview …

2024 NFL Draft: Why Patrick Paul is good fit for Patriots in second round originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A lot of attention surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft has focused on the quarterbacks and wide receivers, and it makes sense. There’s a lot of exciting talent at these positions. But another position is just as intriguing, and that’s offensive …

Although Ohio State football signed just six transfer players during the first open window, the level of talent infused to the Buckeye program was elite. Safety Caleb Downs, offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin, and quarterback Julian Sayin (who didn’t speak) on Tuesday at a press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, all transferred from Alabama. Quarterback, Will Howard, joined the …

While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a Super Bowl showdown, many other teams are preparing for widespread change. Because the end of a playoff run isn’t just a goodbye to championship dreams. Oftentimes it also marks a farewell to key veterans with expiring contracts. That’s no different in 2024, where each of the dozen …

Getty Images If you were watching the AFC championship game on CBS over the weekend, then give yourself a pat on the back, because you were part of television history.  The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens had an average audience of 55.473 million, making it the most-watched AFC title game in NFL history. The viewing number …

University of Tennessee athletics is under an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations involving name, image and likeness benefits for athletes in multiple sports, including football, a source familiar with the situation told Knox News on Tuesday. UT confirmed the existence of the investigation, which was first reported by Sports Illustrated. But UT did not comment beyond that acknowledgment. UT …

Jared Goff is hoping that leading the Lions to their first playoff wins in more than 30 years and reaching the NFC Championship Game will result in a long-term future in Detroit. The 29-year-old quarterback has only one more year on his contract and expressed a desire for an extension when he spoke to reporters on Monday. “I’ve loved every …

Jalen Hurts, Darius Slay added to NFC Pro Bowl team originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia With the 49ers headed for the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts and Darius Slay have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team. This is Hurts’ second straight Pro Bowl and Slay’s third straight and sixth in seven years. Both were first alternates. Hurts replaces …

Colorado football has its schedule set for next season. The Big 12 released dates for its slate of games for the 2024 campaign on Tuesday morning and did the Buffaloes a couple of favors. After back-to-back non-conference games on the road (at Nebraska, at Colorado State) early in the season, Colorado opens up conference play at home vs. Baylor. A …

One of the major non-football storylines that centers around the Super Bowl is the halftime show. These days, the halftime show is one of the most exciting performances of the year and is headlined by some of the biggest artists of all time.  Last year, Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII. Before that, five performers took …

The San Francisco 49ers entered the season with +1000 odds to win Super Bowl LVIII, tied for fourth with the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, Brock Purdy and the 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium, with the Lombardi Trophy on the line. RELATED: Look back at the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl matchup Using a “buy …

Getty Images As the home team in Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs get to make the first choice on which uniform to wear for the big game this year and it appears they’ve made their decision.  The Chiefs unveiled their uniform choice on Tuesday and they’ve decided to wear their red jersey, which is what they’ve worn in …