Kyle Shanahan has coached in two Super Bowls, first as offensive coordinator of the Falcons and then as head coach of the 49ers. Both times, his team had a fourth-quarter lead. Both times, his team ended up losing. He doesn’t want to feel that again. Shanahan was asked today about the pain of losing in the Super Bowl, and he …
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To the next step: Gainesville area athletes who have inked so far on National Signing Day
Note: This list will be updated throughout the day as more names come in. If there are any Gainesville area players continuing their playing career at the next level who is missing from this list, please send their name, position and what school they’ll be attending to nram@gannett.com. The immediate taste of success and/or disappointment has long exited the psyche …
Read More »L’Jarius Sneed, not Mahomes, is the Chiefs’ most dangerous Super Bowl weapon
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after forcing a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.Photograph: Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports In this year’s divisional round, Patrick Mahomes was posed a question he had never fielded in the playoffs before: can you win on the road? A trip to upstate New York to face the surging …
Read More »National Signing Day: Which North Jersey athletes signed Wednesday?
These are the North Jersey athletes who signed or will sign a national letter of intent, or made a formal commitment to play sports in college. Wednesday is the first day of the regular signing period. The early signing period took place in the fall. Our list is based on information provided by athletic officials, and will be updated all day long. …
Read More »Brock Purdy reached Super Bowl in second year. Joe Montana, Steve Young never made it that soon
Brock Purdy is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. In other words, the 24-year-old is a pretty relevant guy these days. So is Purdy ready to ditch the nickname he shares with every other guy who has the dubious distinction of being the very last player selected in the NFL draft in a given …
Read More »Louis Rees-Zammit shares training footage as NFL journey begins
Louis Rees-Zammit is attempting to build a career in American football after leaving rugby (PA Wire) Louis Rees-Zammit has shared new training footage as the former Wales wing adjusts to life in America as he pursues his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL). The 23-year-old stunned the rugby world, and Wales coach Warren Gatland, when he announced …
Read More »Clemson AD: Dabo Swinney staying put was “great testament to Clemson”
Nick Saban took the college sports world by storm last month when he announced his retirement as head coach at Alabama — just nine days after leading the Crimson Tide to another appearance in the College Football Playoff. The immediate question that followed the initial shock of Saban’s retirement centered on who would replace the decorated coach, viewed by many …
Read More »Chiefs vs. 49ers prediction, NFL odds, line, spread, time: 2024 Super Bowl picks by model on 38-21 run
One year ago, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by a 38-35 margin in Super Bowl LVII. On Sunday, Feb. 11, the Chiefs will aim to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles when they face the San Francisco 49ers. The two teams will meet in Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and in contrast to the …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl halftime show performer: What to know about Usher, potential special guests for Super Bowl
Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and businessman Usher will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. The eight-time Grammy Award winner will hit the stage after two quarters of football on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The game, as well as all performances, will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ with a family-oriented …
Read More »What to expect on signing day for Memphis football after ‘monumental’ early signing period
Memphis football signed 34 scholarship players on early signing day in December. So it makes sense to expect a much more low-key day on Wednesday, the first day of the regular signing period for college football. Coach Ryan Silverfield will add a few more transfers and high school players to his roster for 2024, but it won’t be close to …
Read More »Super Bowl halftime show: Ranking 10 iconic performances and memorable moments that will live in NFL infamy
The Super Bowl is the most-watched television program every year and people are not just turning into the game, but the halftime show is also a major draw to the event. Throughout the history of the Super Bowl, the halftime show has evolved and grown into a spectacle that is one of the most highly anticipated musical performances each year. …
Read More »Fantasy football lessons from NFL postseason: Ready for the Jameson Williams hype train?
While there are lessons to be learned from the NFL regular season, many forget the playoffs when it comes time to look ahead to the next season. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens put together 10 lessons learned from the NFL playoffs in a recent episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show. This embedded content is not available in your region. …
Read More »How Chad Bowden and the Notre Dame football recruiting machine keep making connections
SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football’s recent victory over national champion Michigan in a tug-of-war for recruiting director Chad Bowden was especially good news for Micah Gilbert. The early enrollee from Charlotte (N.C.) Christian smiled last week when asked for his favorite recruiting story about Bowden, Marcus Freeman’s highly regarded wingman who helped the Irish corral the four-star wideout and …
Read More »Every halftime performer in Super Bowl history: Eminem, Usher, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce and more
Getty Images One of the major non-football storylines that centers around the Super Bowl is the halftime show. These days, the halftime show is one of the most exciting performances of the year and is headlined by some of the biggest artists of all time. Last year, Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII. Before that, five …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Get to know Andra Day, who will be performing these two songs before Chiefs vs. 49ers
Getty Images There will be multiple performances ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, including the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.” Also included will be “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which will be performed by singer Andra Day. Day’s biggest hit is “Rise Up,” which went triple-platinum and generated over one billion streams. She earned an Oscar nomination for best actress in “The …
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