Getty Images Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Patrick Mahomes II, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested in Smith County, Texas on Saturday and charged with “driving while intoxicated third time or more,” per jail records. Mahomes was arrested by the Tyler (Texas) Police Department on Feb. 3. He was released on Sunday afternoon, per ESPN, on a …
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Is Michigan football closing in on a defensive coordinator from the NFL?
The offensive staff for Michigan football under new head coach Sherrone Moore has mostly come together with Kirk Campbell promoted to offensive coordinator, Grant Newsome elevated to offensive line coach, and Steve Casula reportedly being brought aboard as the new tight ends coach. But the defensive side of the ball remains something of a mystery. As of yet, there have …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s greatest dynasties of past six decades: Where Chiefs rank after latest AFC crown
Five years removed from the New England Patriots’ final Super Bowl win, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from becoming the NFL’s second dynasty since the turn of the century. You could argue that the Chiefs are already a dynasty after capturing a fourth AFC title in five years. But when looking at history, three …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Tracking biggest events, parties ahead of 49ers vs. Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII bout in Las Vegas
The Super Bowl is annually the biggest event in American sports, the most-watched broadcast of the year and brings together sports, music, celebrities and fans from all over. This year, the Super Bowl is in one of the entertainment capitals of the world: Las Vegas. There are already lots of things to do in Vegas and the addition of the …
Read More »Super Bowl all-time 53-man roster: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce cracks iconic list ahead of Super Bowl 58
Since the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs faced off in 1967 for Super Bowl I, countless players have taken part in pro football’s biggest game. Several of those players became household names by virtue of their performance in the big game. Tom Brady, Joe Montana and many others etched their name in football lore after leading their teams to …
Read More »2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games: Highlights from OU football alums
The best players in the NFL traveled to Orlando, Florida, for the Pro Bowl Games. The multi-day AFC vs. NFC competition began with a skills showdown on Thursday and culminated on Sunday with a flag football game. Seven former OU players received a Pro Bowl selection. The lone AFC representative was Denver return specialist Marvin Mims. Dallas wide receiver CeeDee …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: How to watch, stream ‘THE NFL TODAY’ pregame show on CBS from Allegiant Stadium and Bellagio
Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is one of the most anticipated Super Bowls ever. The 49ers and Chiefs will meet in the big game for the second time in five years as Kansas City goes for its third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The Chiefs beat the 49ers in an epic fourth …
Read More »Purdy finds game-manager label ‘funny,’ hopes to one day earn respect
Purdy finds game-manager label ‘funny,’ hopes to one day earn respect originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy does not concern himself with any outside noise, but does find one critique frequently lofted his way rather amusing. The 49ers’ second-year quarterback has been labeled a “game-manager” throughout his MVP-caliber 2023 NFL campaign, despite putting together a season-and-a-half’s worth …
Read More »Former Auburn football commit Kendarius Riddick flips to UCF
Auburn’s recruitment of the 2025 class has been going particularly well. It hit a bump on Saturday when Thomas County Central High School (Ga.) and four-star safety Kendarius Riddick unexpectedly flipped his commitment. The No. 7 ranked safety according to On3 industry ranking committed to the UCF Knights and former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn after having been committed to …
Read More »Bill Belichick takes out newspaper ad to thank New England fans for their support
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad on Sunday to thank Boston fans for their support during his time on the New England sideline. “For 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and your power,” said the ad, which ran in Sunday’s Boston Globe and includes an image of Belichick overlooking a large crowd. …
Read More »Jaylon Johnson: ‘Mind’s definitely on the money’ heading into free agency per report
Jaylon Johnson: ‘Mind’s definitely on the money’ heading into free agency per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jaylon Johnson made it clear at the end of the 2023 season that he wanted to stick with the Bears even though he played out the last year of his rookie contract. After a career-year however, it doesn’t sound like Johnson …
Read More »Colorado football: Way-too-early defensive breakout candidates for 2024
When examining my picks for offensive players who could break out in 2024, I spoke about Colorado football’s offense taking a step forward in 2023. On the other side of the ball, the Buffs’ defense looked eerily similar to 2022 and must now take a big jump forward in 2024 for the team to be competitive. The Buffaloes’ defense struggled …
Read More »Ranking greatest quarterback performances in Super Bowl history: Jalen Hurts makes cut, Tom Brady leads way
Legendary quarterback performances has become synonymous with the Super Bowl, almost as much as commercials, food and the halftime shows. Almost annually, a quarterback has a performance in the big game that become the stuff of legend. Last year, for example, both Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts recorded performances that were among the best by a quarterback in Super Bowl …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Three reasons to root for Chiefs when they face off against 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII
The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in their second straight Super Bowl, and fourth one in five years. They claimed their sixth consecutive AFC title game after a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It marked Patrick Mahomes’ second road playoff game aside from past Super Bowl appearances. They previously beat the Bills in Buffalo in the divisional round. The Chiefs ended …
Read More »Penguins sign forward Jesse Puljujarvi through 2024-25
Unrestricted free agent forward Jesse Puljujarvi signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins that spans through the 2024-25 season, the team announced Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of $800,000 for Puljujarvi, who signed a professional tryout with Pittsburgh on Dec. 10 after undergoing double hip surgery in the offseason. Puljujarvi, 25, fared well during 13 games with …
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