We get a Week 9 rematch in Super Wild Card Weekend, as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs play host to Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins. These two teams last met in Germany, with Kansas City earning a 21-14 victory. The Chiefs scored all 21 points in the first half, while the Dolphins scored zero. Kansas City held its former …
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Roy Manning bids farewell after two years at USC under Lincoln Riley
The coaching staff for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans football program keeps on changing. On Thursday, edge rushing coach Roy Manning essentially said goodbye to USC after two years with the program. He posted a lengthy post on X: “I’d like to thank Coach Riley and the entire coaching & support staff that I’ve had the opportunity to work …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff bracket: Picks, predictions, best bets for AFC, NFC schedule from top model
The Detroit Lions ended a 30-year divisional drought by winning the NFC North this season and now they’ll try to end a 32-year drought without a playoff victory during NFL Super Wild Card Weekend 2024. The Lions will host the Rams on Sunday in the first round of the 2024 NFL playoff bracket and are favored by three points in …
Read More »Eagles’ aim on defense this week? Simplify and play fast
Eagles’ aim on defense this week? Simplify and play fast originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Earlier this week, Eagles de facto defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talked about wanting to give his players a chance to play fast and aggressive. You know how you do that? You simplify things on defense. And, according to some players, there has been a …
Read More »Ranking the best Nick Saban teams from Alabama, LSU as coach retires from college football
Nick Saban is college football’s all-time leader in national championships with seven, giving him a strong trump card as the greatest college football coach of all time. Six of them came during his legendary 17-year run as Alabama’s coach, which came to an end Tuesday when he announced his retirement. From his first coaching stint at Toledo in 1990 through …
Read More »Cowboys may need dynamic duo of Prescott and Lamb to carry them to a championship
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Jerry Jones was always convinced CeeDee Lamb could become one of the Dallas Cowboys’ greatest receivers. He believed it so much he convinced him to wear No. 88, just like Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant. And Lamb is certainly putting up the numbers to belong in their company. But there’s one more thing …
Read More »I reached out to Jared Goff to say I’m proud of him
The Rams will be trying to beat the Lions on Sunday night, but defensive tackle Aaron Donald took a little time out before the game to congratulate one of his former teammates on the success he’s had in Detroit. Donald said at his Thursday press conference that he got in touch with Lions quarterback Jared Goff earlier this week to …
Read More »Former Marshall junior DE Elijah Alston chooses Miami after decommitting from Texas A&M
After being committed to Texas A&M for a brief 22 hours via the NCAA Transfer Portal, former Marshall junior defensive end Elijah Alston has selected a new destination. According to a report from Pete Nakos, an On3 Sports college sports business & transfer portal reporter, Alston has chosen the University of Miami as his next home. Earlier this week, Alston …
Read More »From Calvin Johnson to Puka Nacua, QB makes receivers great
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Cooper Kupp have had many plays to celebrate over the years, including Kupp’s “triple crown” season. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) It’s no coincidence. In 2012, Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions established an NFL record for yards receiving in a season. It’s not unexplainable luck. In 2021, Cooper Kupp of the …
Read More »Joe Namath discusses the difficulties of replacing Nick Saban
Nick Saban’s retirement as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide has sent shockwaves across the nation and with an empty office in the Mal Moore Athletics Complex, everyone is weighing in on who could potentially replace the GOAT in Tuscaloosa. Even legendary Alabama quarterback Joe Namath is discussing Coach Saban’s retirement and how difficult it will be to …
Read More »We’re going to work to get Michael Pittman back
Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. Pittman added that he’s loved his four years …
Read More »The painful truth about the Alabama coaching search
The dust has finally settled and now there sits an empty office at the Mal Moore Athletics Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The office will sit empty until one of the biggest coaching hires in all of North American sports is made. Who on planet Earth will replace Nick Saban? His decision to retire from coaching shocked the nation in ways …
Read More »NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, big question for each team
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the Power Rankings! Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander’s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the …
Read More »Alabama coaching candidates: Steve Sarkisian, Dabo Swinney, Kalen DeBoer among options to replace Nick Saban
Nick Saban has retired as Alabama coach after 17 seasons leading the Crimson Tide program, leaving some legendary shoes to fill in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Saban went 292-71-1 overall as a head football coach throughout his career including an absurd 201-29 at Alabama with six national championships. The search for his replacement now begins, and a successor is expected to be …
Read More »PGA Tour Enterprises has interest in NFL executive Brian Rolapp
The NFL could soon be losing one of its key executives. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp is under consideration to lead the organization likely to be dubbed “PGA Tour Enterprises.” The entity does not even exist, however, and it hinges on the ongoing talks of PGA Tour, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, …
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