Head coach Sherrone Moore and the Michigan football program are hiring longtime NFL assistant coach Wink Martindale to be their defensive coordinator, according to a report from Adam Schefter. It’s a fascinating hire. Martindale is known across the NFL for his aggressive defensive approach and unconventional way of generating pressure on a quarterback. He is also known as a long-time …
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Meet the three friends who have attended every Super Bowl
As long as they still have each other, they’re still going to go to every Super Bowl. That’s the sentiment shared by three friends who say they are the final fans who can claim membership in the exclusive “never missed a Super Bowl” club. And they’re back again for number 58 — Super Bowl 58 — this year. The three …
Read More »Frank Ragnow not retiring, will play for Lions in 2024
Lions center Frank Ragnow said after the NFC Championship Game that he needed some time to figure things out, leading to concerns in Detroit that Ragnow might retire. But at the NFL Honors event on Thursday night, Ragnow said he’s figured it out: He’s playing in 2024. “I’m not retiring,” Ragnow told the Detroit Free Press. Ragnow was playing through …
Read More »Where Clemson football’s 2024 recruiting class ranks after National Signing Day
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program, like many others nationwide, capitalized on the signing period to solidify their talented recruits’ commitments. The Tigers emerged triumphant on early signing day, securing the pledges of two promising offensive linemen, Elyjah Thurmon and Mason Wade. Additionally, they finalized agreements with other committed prospects eagerly anticipating this pivotal moment. In the dynamic landscape …
Read More »Yahoo Sports AM: Super Bowl preview
We hope you enjoy this edition of Yahoo Sports AM, our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Headlines 🏈 NFL Awards: Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award at Thursday’s NFL Honors gala. Other winners included Christian McCaffrey (OPOY), Myles Garrett …
Read More »Tennessee knocks North Carolina from No. 1 seed in the men’s tournament Bracketology
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives towards the basket while guarded by LSU’s Trae Hannibal (0) during their game on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn. Wins against Kentucky and LSU move Tennessee to the No. 1 line in our latest bracketology update, replacing a North Carolina team that continues to lead the ACC but has dropped two of …
Read More »Kurt Warner delivers powerful case for Bears to move on from Justin Fields
Kurt Warner delivers powerful case for Bears to move on from Justin Fields originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAS VEGAS – Everyone has their own idea about what the Bears should do with quarterback Justin Fields this offseason. With the No. 1 pick in his back pocket, general manager Ryan Poles faces a franchise-altering decision that will define his …
Read More »Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target commits to midwest rival
Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target Owen Strebig announced his commitment to Notre Dame last night. The Waukesha, Wisconsin native is the No. 1 player in the state of Wisconsin in his class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 127 overall recruit in the class and No. 13 offensive tackle. He joins a Notre Dame class of …
Read More »Ten 49ers, Chiefs whose legacies will be most impacted by Super Bowl LVIII
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter LAS VEGAS — Trent Williams’ résumé is already good enough to land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s been a first-team All-Pro three times. He’s an 11-time Pro Bowler. He’s generally acknowledged as the best left tackle of this era. There is one thing still missing from that résumé, though. In 13 …
Read More »The Super Bowl, Las Vegas and Taylor Swift show why the NFL always wins
The biggest compliment you can give Las Vegas as it prepares to host its first Super Bowl is that the week has been pretty much business as usual. It is unclear whether the International Roofing Convention, the Distressed Investing Conference or any of the other trade shows in town this week were aware that one of the world’s biggest sporting …
Read More »NHL Power Rankings: Fantasy standouts for each team in 2024
Sean Allen Close Sean Allen Special to ESPN.comSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. Victoria Matiash Close Victoria Matiash Fantasy HockeyESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010Feb 9, 2024, 07:20 AM ET We’re more than a month into …
Read More »Anthony Morales breaks down his Rutgers football commitment this week
On Wednesday, Rutgers football received a commitment from Anthony Morales. The Bergen Catholic defensive end joins the Scarlet Knights as a Preferred Walk On (PWO). For Rutgers, the addition of Morales adds a quality player with upside. A starter last season at Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey), Morales is the latest player from the state’s top program to join Rutgers. …
Read More »Rotoworld Staff Super Bowl LVIII Predictions
We are only days away from the Chiefs facing the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. While Patrick Mahomes looks for his third ring in his fourth trip, Brock Purdy hopes to add to his Mr. Irrelevant fairytale by giving the Niners their first Super Bowl since 1994. The Rotoworld Football Crew has been in Vegas covering the …
Read More »We’re in a new recruiting era, and Steve Sarkisian has Texas thriving in it | Golden
Texas got bigger. And eventually better. With the SEC beckoning entering his fourth year, Steve Sarkisian’s vision was the right one. Still, the leader of Texas football understands that the Longhorns are far from a finished product. Golden: Texas basketball is stuck after latest home loss To mistake a 12-2 finish and a Big 12 championship for permanent residence in …
Read More »What role did Kirk Herbstreit play in Dylan Raiola signing with Nebraska
Did one of college football’s top analysts have a role in helping Nebraska secure a five-star recruit? According to the recruit’s father, that may be the case. Dominic Raiola, father of quarterback Dylan Raiola, spoke to Adam Gorney, national recruiting director for Rivals, and said that ESPN’s Kirk Heberstreit was someone who reached out and offered advice. “When this was …
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