The Raiders have their head coach, taking the interim tag of Antonio Pierce’s title Friday. Now, he can begin the process of filling out his staff. Pierce reportedly is consulting with Tom Coughlin. The Raiders want Marvin Lewis in some official capacity on staff, NFL Media reports. Pierce hired Lewis to help him after he was named interim coach halfway …
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Ryan Day taps new offensive coordinator from NFL ranks
Jan. 19—Ohio State made another headline-grabbing offseason move Friday with the hiring of Bill O’Brien. “I am extremely pleased to be able to add Bill O’Brien to our coaching staff,” head coach Ryan Day said in a news release. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous amount of success at both the NFL and collegiate levels.” …
Read More »Falcons complete second interview with Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick is the betting favorite to land in Atlanta. The Falcons now have conducted two interviews with the former Patriots head coach. They announced Friday they completed a second in-person interview. Falcons owner Arthur Blank initially interviewed Belichick on Monday on Blank’s yacht near the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Blank, CEO Rich McKay, team …
Read More »NCAA investigating Florida for recruitment of former QB signee Jaden Rashada, per reports
USATSI The NCAA is investigating Florida’s recruitment of former signee Jaden Rashada, according to multiple reports. Rashada originally signed with the Gators in December 2022, but was released from his national letter of intent after a significant NIL deal with Florida NIL group “Gator Collective” fell apart. The collective was not directly affiliated with Florida and it has since been …
Read More »Kristin Juszczyk, NFL discussing official merchandise deal
Kristin Juszczyk, NFL discussing official merchandise deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kristin Juszczyk was the biggest winner of the NFL playoffs’ opening weekend. The fashion designer and the wife of 49ers All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk made waves last weekend when international icon Taylor Swift sported one of Juszczyk’s creations while attending the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over …
Read More »Ranking Sports Illustrated’s iconic Penn State football covers with SI’s future in flux
Penn State football has been featured on nearly 20 Sports Illustrated covers through the decades. Making the magazine cover became an iconic achievement − whether viewed through a lens of ultimate excellence or, by some, as a jinx. No matter, people have paid attention for nearly 70 years to a long standard-bearer of sports journalism and photography. But will it …
Read More »Bill Belichick meets with Falcons for second interview; Arthur Blank all in on landing ex-Patriots coach
Bill Belichick met with the Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank in person for a second interview on Friday, but sources caution that any potential deal with one of the greatest coaches of all time is not a done deal at this time. Belichick first met with Blank on Jan. 15, on Blank’s yacht near the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to …
Read More »Falcons interview Bill Belichick for second time: Atlanta holds second in-person meeting with legendary coach
The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that the team had completed an interview for its head-coaching position with Bill Belichick. The former New England Patriots head coach is said to have met in person with team owner Arthur Blank about the job, and while no deal was considered imminent, there is mutual interest between the two sides and conversations are ongoing, per NFL …
Read More »How to watch San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday’s NFL game
Who’s Playing Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers Regular Season Records: Green Bay 9-8, San Francisco 12-5 How To Watch When: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, CaliforniaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The 49ers will be playing the full four quarters on Saturday, but they’re expected to have …
Read More »Notre Dame coaches including Marcus Freeman visit monster offensive tackle
The Notre Dame football staff is hopefully using up its miles while making rounds all across the country. (We all know they have been taking a private jet.) That still doesn’t take away from the fact that the Irish staff have been all around the country this week. They made a stop in California to visit 2026 quarterback Ryder Lyons, …
Read More »Caps lock up Aliaksei Protas on 5-year, $16.875 million deal
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 08:17 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Washington Capitals have signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension, ensuring he will further cement his place in the club’s long-term plans. The 23-year-old playmaker and the Capitals agreed on a pact Friday that will see Protas earn …
Read More »Panthers complete interview with Ben Johnson
The Panthers conducted their 11th interview for their open head coaching position, the team announced. Carolina completed a virtual meeting with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday. Johnson also had a virtual interview scheduled with the Commanders on Friday. He was the Lions’ passing game coordinator in 2021 before earning a promotion to offensive coordinator in 2022. The Lions …
Read More »Former Alabama DB announces transfer destination
Former Alabama defensive back Trey Amos joined the program before the 2023 college football season after transferring in from Louisiana Lafayette. Well, he is now onto his third program after committing to play for Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. Amos only started one game for the Crimson Tide, but he appeared in all 14 games last season. While at Alabama, …
Read More »T.O. believes Packers are ‘dangerous,’ could upset 49ers
T.O. believes Packers are ‘dangerous,’ could upset 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens did not mince words when it comes to his thoughts on how the Green Bay Packers will match up against the 49ers in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Levi’s Stadium. In an appearance on the Friday …
Read More »Raiders announce the hiring of Antonio Pierce
It’s official: The Raiders announced the hiring of Antonio Pierce as their new head coach Friday. Pierce went 5-4 as the Raiders’ interim head coach in 2023 after they fired Josh McDaniels. He was in his second season as the linebackers coach before getting his chance as a head coach on Oct. 31. Pierce played in the NFL for nine …
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