For the first time ever, the Super Bowl is getting its own in-game DJ. Tiësto will be bringing the 65,000 fans in attendance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada some entertainment during the biggest game of the year. Tiësto will perform a set before the game as Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players are warming up on the …
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SEC reported nearly $853 million in revenue in 2023 fiscal year
The Southeastern Conference returned to its typical upward trajectory when it comes to income during the 2023 fiscal year after stumbling in 2022, the conference’s new federal tax records show. The SEC brought in total revenue of nearly $853 million for a year ending Aug. 31, 2023 — about $50 million more than its total for 2022 — the document …
Read More »When is Super Bowl 2024 halftime show? Date, time, TV channel, live stream, more as Usher set to perform
The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most-watched musical performance of the year, taking place on the biggest night in American sports. This year, award-winning artist Usher will be taking the stage after two quarters of football between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Usher is sure to bring next-level entertainment to the stage, and possibly surprise …
Read More »Reid reveals most important lesson from ex-49ers teammate Willis
Reid reveals most important lesson from ex-49ers teammate Willis originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Eric Reid broke into the NFL under the tutelage of legendary 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. He spent his first two years in the league learning under the five-time First-Team All-Pro selection while the two were teammates in San Francisco. During an interview on Radio …
Read More »SEC generates $741 million in revenue for 2022-23, distributes an average of $51.3 million per school
Getty Images The SEC announced it has distributed a total of $741 million in revenue to its 14 member universities for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2023. Though that number doesn’t quite qualify as the conference’s best year, it is an almost $20 million increase from 2021-22’s revenue of $721.8 million, showcasing further growth and recovery after …
Read More »Mason Marchment fined $5K for hit that bloodied Jake McCabe
Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Thursday, one day after his interference bloodied Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe. The fine was the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Marchment got tangled up with McCabe after the latter reversed the puck along the boards with 1:27 remaining in the second period of …
Read More »Deion Sanders ‘looking for a Brock Purdy’ at Colorado as coach praises 49ers QB ahead of 2024 Super Bowl
Getty Images The rise of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been a captivating storyline in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII pitting Purdy and San Francisco against the reigning-champion Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly two years after emerging as “Mr. Irrelevant” — the final pick — in the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Iowa State star has an opportunity …
Read More »Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ tops list of favorites by Pro Bowlers
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter It’s a “Love Story” between a few Pro Bowlers and Taylor Swift, according to the Pro Bowl Confidential. When asked at the NFL Pro Bowl Games about their favorite T-Swift melody, most players had nothing but praise for the newly crowned Album of the Year Grammy-winner … who also happens to be Chiefs tight end …
Read More »How Eddie Robinson Jr. responded to star players transferring out during the offseason
The Alabama State football Signing Day Bash on Wednesday was the official kickoff to the 2024 football season. Head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. addressed the fans and media for the first time since the Turkey Day Classic game on Thanksgiving. He answered all the burning questions from Hornets nation in attendance regarding the busy offseason. More: Alabama State football coach …
Read More »Cowboys legend says he would have fired head coach Mike McCarthy if he were the Dallas GM
The primary reason Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is because of his 1990s dynasty in which the team won three Super Bowl titles from 1992-95. One of the biggest drivers in those teams’ successes was Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing yards …
Read More »Lions hire Deshea Townsend as defensive passing game coordinator/CBs coach
The Lions are hiring Deshea Townsend as their defensive passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach, a source tells PFT. Detroit finished 29th in passing yards allowed last season. Townsend, 48, spent the past two seasons with the Jaguars as their passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach. He has coached for four other NFL teams and had one college stop. …
Read More »Texas football ranks Top 10 in On3 Sports’ 2025 industry recruiting rankings
Texas recruiting is in a good spot early on in the 2025 recruiting class. The Longhorns rank No. 8 in the class for On3 Sports’ industry rankings with room for improvement. Highly regarded Saraland (AL) quarterback KJ Lacey headlines a class that includes top tight end Emaree Wilson, elite defensive lineman Lance Jackson, Florida defensive lineman Brandon Brown and Pearland …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft RB rankings: No clear stars, but this year’s top 10 is deep
Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst A year ago, the NFL was blessed with one of the richest running-back classes in years with Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) and Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) each being selected in the top 12. To put that in perspective, only five other running backs have been selected that high in the past decade. This year’s running …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Get to know Post Malone, who will be singing ‘America the Beautiful’ before Chiefs vs. 49ers
Getty Images Earlier this month, The NFL announced that Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone will be performing “America the Beautiful” ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. Malone rose to fame in 2015 and since then is eight-time diamond-certified and has been nominated for 10 Grammys. He earned his first Grammy nominations in 2019. He earned nominations for Best Rap/Sung Performance and Record …
Read More »Elite K Martin Connington signs with MSU football
Michigan State football has added one of the best kickers in the 2024 class to its program. Martin Connington of Boise, Idaho officially signed with Michigan State as part of National Signing Day on Wednesday. Connington is listed as a three-star prospect in 247Sports’ ratings but is considered a top 10 kicker in the class. Connington ranks as the No. …
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