Super Bowl LVIII is nearly here — just a few days away from kickoff — as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers get set for a showdown in to be called the NFL’s champion. Both teams have begun preparation in Las Vegas, but when exactly will it be played? You’ve come to the right place to find out. This year’s Super Bowl, …
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USC flips blue-chip 2024 defensive line commit on eve of February signing day
On Tuesday, Ratumana Bulabalavu took to social media to announce his commitment to play football at USC. Defensive line coaches Shaun Nua and Eric Henderson closed in on the Carlsbad, California, four-star lineman after he decommitted from the University of Washington on January 24. USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has made it no secret that he values versatile linemen who …
Read More »Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh brings Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter with him to serve in same role
USATSI Another coach is heading from Michigan to the Los Angeles Chargers. Shortly after hiring former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers added another former Wolverine, Jesse Minter, to serve as their defensive coordinator in 2024, the team announced Tuesday. Minter was Michigan’s defensive coordinator for two seasons, helping bring a national title to the program in 2023. He …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl commercials: Kris Kardashian, Arnold Schwarzenegger featured in long list of teasers
With Super Bowl LVIII now less than a week away, companies are already giving viewers a taste of what is to come in between the action on CBS. A number of the brands that will be airing commercials during the Super Bowl have already released previews that include big stars from the world of sports and entertainment. In recent years, companies …
Read More »Calling 49ers’ Brock Purdy a ‘system quarterback’ might not be the insult you think it is
LAS VEGAS — Brock Purdy heard fullback Kyle Juszczyk issuing the alert. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback understood his teammate’s intention: Flip the formation, and send tight end Charlie Woerner in motion on the third-quarter play against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round. But Purdy realized what Juszczyk didn’t: The play clock had nearly expired. With just two …
Read More »WSU associate coach Jim Shaw to return from medical scare for upcoming road trip
Feb. 6—PULLMAN — Washington State will likely get its men’s basketball defensive coordinator back this weekend. Associate coach Jim Shaw, who missed Saturday’s game against Washington as he recovered from a medical scare, should be back on the bench for WSU’s games against Oregon State and Oregon, head coach Kyle Smith said. Shaw initially exited early from the Cougars’ win …
Read More »Elias Lindholm nets two goals in Vancouver Canucks debut
RALEIGH, N.C. — Playing for a new team in a familiar building worked out just fine for Vancouver’s Elias Lindholm on Tuesday night. Lindholm scored two power-play goals in similar fashion in his debut with the Canucks and J.T. Miller provided the winning goal in a 3-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. “It’s crazy how it all …
Read More »Art Rooney II doesn’t rule out trading for a quarterback
The Steelers “still feel good” about quarterback Kenny Pickett. They might eventually feel even better about someone else. Speaking to Bob Pompeani of KDKA-TV, Steelers president Art Rooney II did not rule out pursuing a veteran quarterback in trade. “Well, you know, as we sit here early February, we’re not closing the door on anything,” Rooney said. “We have a …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024 rosters by college football conferences, teams: SEC, Oklahoma lead the way
For the second consecutive year Oklahoma will boast the most former players on the field for football’s biggest game when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on CBS Sunday. The Chiefs will be looking to defend their title with four former Sooners on their roster. The 49ers will add two more two …
Read More »Can 49ers QB Brock Purdy shed game-manager label with Super Bowl win?
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback with the aw-shucks smile and boy next door looks, can’t shake the perception that he was born on third base. With elite weapons like Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk, along with one of the best playcallers in the game in San Francisco head coach …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Tracking the biggest events and parties in Las Vegas ahead of 49ers vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is annually the biggest event in American sports as well as the most-watched broadcast of the year, bringing together sports, music, celebrities and fans from all over. This year, the Super Bowl will take place in one of the entertainment capitals of the world: Las Vegas. There are already lots of things to do in Vegas and …
Read More »Report: Long-time Michigan State football coach Harlon Barnett joining Northwestern as defensive backs coach
A long-time Spartan is heading to a Big Ten rival. According to numerous reports, former Michigan State football coach Harlon Barnett is joining Northwestern as their defensive backs coach. Barnett was recently the interim head coach at MSU, where was the defensive backs coach since 2020. Barnett was also a fixture of the Mark Dantonio era, and was with the …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl Madden simulation: 49ers survive Chiefs as former Kansas City defender wins MVP
In what feels like a blink of an eye, we have arrived at Super Bowl LVIII and the anticipation for this big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs from Las Vegas is ramping up to historic levels. Patrick Mahomes’ team seeks to win its third title in the last five years, while the 49ers eye revenge …
Read More »Purdy details priceless advice from 49ers greats Montana, Young
Purdy details priceless advice from 49ers greats Montana, Young originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy has a chance to join San Francisco legends Joe Montana and Steve Young as the franchise’s only signal-callers to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Those …
Read More »Hurricanes will reportedly hire USF’s Matt Merritt as new running backs coach
The Hurricanes are expected to fill the lone gap in their coaching staff, poaching someone from an in-state rival. Miami will hire USF’s Matt Merritt to be their new running backs coach, according to multiple reports. Merritt comes to Miami with seven years of assistant coaching experience at the college level after spending the 2023 season as an associate head …
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