Jan 18, 2024, 11:39 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov had three assists to reach 500 for his career, Anthony Cirelli scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 7-3 on Thursday night. Kucherov, who leads the league with 75 points, had his fourth game this season with three or more assists. He achieved the milestone …

On Wednesday night, the Cowboys announced that coach Mike McCarthy will return for 2024. As many continue to wait for a similar announcement (or otherwise) from the Eagles, here’s something to keep in mind. If Sirianni is staying, the Eagles might not affirmatively say so. As one executive with another team observed on Thursday, “Did Cleveland announce Kevin Stefanski would …

USATSI South Alabama has promoted offensive coordinator Major Applewhite to fill its vacant head-coaching position, the school announced on Thursday. Applewhite served under former coach Kane Wommack — who left the program to serve as defensive coordinator at Alabama under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer — for the past three seasons Applewhite, 45, helped assemble one of the top offenses in the …

What do you get when you combine two somewhat well-known NFL figures who are each trying to carve out a media career? In the case of Robert Griffin III and Jay Gruden, it was an online feud with no winners. The former Washington Commanders head coach and starting quarterback started relitigating a very specific period in team history on Monday, …

It’s a sign that things are starting to turn towards another football season when the annual Spring Game takes place in the ‘Shoe. It’s not for everyone, but it does provide a look at the team and a chance to get inside one of the most iconic and venerable stadiums in the country for a cheaper price at the end …

The NFL scouting combine will remain in Indianapolis through 2025. “Indianapolis has a storied history with the NFL combine, so we are thrilled to continue partnering with Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Colts, and our local partners for the event in 2025,” league executive Peter O’Reilly said Thursday. “The city has continued to innovate and help us evolve both the setup …

Getty Images Ohio State is set to hire Bill O’Brien as its next offensive coordinator, according to 247Sports’ Dave Biddle. The move marks a major shift for coach Ryan Day, who will give up play calling as he continues to acquire talent — both on his roster and coaching staff — in an effort to get the Buckeyes back to …

It has been one of the worst kept secrets in college football, Ohio State was looking to add an offensive coordinator to its coaching staff. Head coach Ryan Day has spoken on the subject, but nothing had come to fruition until Thursday evening. ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that the Buckeyes will hire Bill O’Brien away from the New England …

The Titans conducted their seventh interview of the head coaching process, the team announced. Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik completed a virtual interview with the team on Thursday evening. Slowik, a part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree, arrived in Houston with DeMeco Ryans in the 2023 offseason. In his first season as a play caller, Slowik helped turn C.J. …

Announcing that he will be reclassifying to the 2025 recruiting class, Julian Lewis, the 6-1, 185-pound quarterback from Carrollton, Georgia, will see his recruitment heat up again. Lewis committed to USC last year in August, choosing the Trojans over Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, Oregon, and Texas A&M. He made it clear that Lincoln Riley’s history with quarterbacks was the …

Report: Bill O’Brien to leave Patriots for Ohio State OC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are set to have a new offensive coordinator for the third time in three years. Ohio State is set to hire current Patriots OC Bill O’Brien as its new offensive coordinator, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. O’Brien spent just …

Ohio State is hiring Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator in a dramatic shift for the Buckeyes, a source told FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman. ESPN first reported the news. O’Brien spent 2023 as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator in Bill Belichick’s final season in New England. It was his second stint in that role. O’Brien previously was Alabama’s offensive coordinator under Nick …

The Wolverines are losing a lot of talent ahead of the 2024 campaign. On offense alone, Michigan is losing the starting quarterback, leading rusher, three of the top four receiving leaders, and the top six offensive linemen. The defense is faring better, but still need to replace two starting defensive backs, both linebackers and a pair of edge rushers. Michigan …

The headliner for this weekend’s games is top shelf. Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen, again. The opening acts are pretty good, too. A rookie (C.J. Stroud) can upset the MVP (Lamar Jackson). The Packers and 49ers renew their rivalry. Plus, two QBs drafted first overall look to build upon their comeback stories.  Here’s 15 facts you should know about this …

Getty Images Washington transfer quarterback Austin Mack intends to transfer to Alabama, following coach Kalen DeBoer from the Huskies to the Crimson Tide, he announced Thursday. Mack was the No. 73 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to 247Sports, and received offers from a handful of Pac-12 schools before committing to the Huskies.  The 6-foot-6, 226 pounder heads …