Who would’ve thought that a child’s toy would’ve been the inspiration for the name of the greatest spectacle in professional sports? It’s safe to say that not even Lamar Hunt, the man who is credited with coining the “Super Bowl” name, could have thought that his idea — let alone the game itself — would become the cultural phenomenon that …

A report on Monday indicated that the Ravens would add Jerry Rosburg to John Harbaugh’s coaching staff in a game management role, but the deal reportedly hit a snag before getting finalized. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the two sides were unable to come to a final agreement on a deal for his return to Baltimore. Rosburg had …

Looking forward to a fall off for the Texas Longhorns (12-2) after the 2023 season? You might have to wait another year after an impressive transfer portal haul. ESPN’s Bill Connelly, who compiles SP+ rankings for college football teams, has the Longhorns toward the top of their new conference in returning production. Unlike in years prior to the transfer portal, …

Eric Bieniemy is without a job. The two-time Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator won’t be retained by the Washington Commanders after they hired Kliff Kingsbury to run their offense, new head coach Dan Quinn told reporters. “We won’t work together here,” Quinn said, “[but] I wanted him to know I really respect the work he’s done. I wish him nothing but …

There will be plenty of talent on the field in 49ers vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, but it could come down to a kicker. Harrison Butker is in his seventh season as Kansas City’s place-kicker, while Jake Moody has had a rocky rookie season with the 49ers. The 2024 Super Bowl NFL props list the over/under on field goals …

The loss of Nick Saban is still having ripple effects throughout college football, and Ohio State is once again trying to capitalize on it. Already the Buckeyes have gotten transfers from safety Caleb Downs, center Seth McLaughlin and quarterback Julian Sayin. Over the weekend they grabbed a commit from 5-star cornerback Na’eem Offord. Now, an offer out to Alabama native …

Taylor Swift has been busy over the last 12 months and NFL broadcasts have been highlighting her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift has headlined her Eras Tour, which is the first to surpass $1 billion in revenue. It’s the highest-grossing music tour ever and she parlayed that into a movie titled Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Swift’s …

Ex-NFL GM pushes back on idea of Patriots trading No. 3 pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will make one of their most important decisions in recent franchise history this spring. That may sound like overstatement, but the Patriots’ No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is their highest selection since 1993, when …

One night after Taylor Swift earned her fourth career Grammy for album of the year, her boyfriend was feeling pressure to secure his own triumph in the Super Bowl. “She’s unbelievable, she’s rewriting the history books herself,” Travis Kelce said Monday night at Allegiant Stadium, where the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. “I told …

For the first time, NCAA athletes have been allowed to unionize. A National Labor Relations Board regional manager ruled on Monday the Dartmouth men’s basketball team could vote to form a union. It would mark the first time a labor union would consist of NCAA athletes. What’s next? Here’s what could happen: From student-athlete to student-employee In essence, the decision …

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Brian Kelly and his recruiting staff took a trip to the Texas Longhorns‘ backyard to extend a scholarship offer to a four-star offensive lineman. It looks like the Tigers will have to fight off the Baylor Bears to land him. Gus Cordova is a 6-foot-4, 250-pound, four-star defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class from Austin, Texas, where he plays …

The Indianapolis Colts are set to fill one of their assistant coaching vacancies with the highly-regarded Charlie Partridge taking over the defensive line coaching. After opting against the renewal of Nate Ollie’s contract, the Colts went to the collegiate ranks in order to fill the role on the coaching staff. Partridge brings immense experience and an impressive resume as a …

The Edmonton Oilers might never lose again. Editor’s Picks 2 Related At least that’s how it appears right now, as they’re on a 16-game winning streak heading into their game against the Vegas Golden Knights (10 p.m. ET, Hulu/ESPN+). If they win, they’ll tie the all-time NHL record of 17, set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins — and they’ll have …

The Badgers offered Kaden Strayhorn, a three-star class of 2025 interior offensive lineman from Bradenton, Florida, on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound player still has one more year at IMG Academy before he’d look to make the jump to the college game. Strayhorn is originally from Detroit, but he transferred IMG in 2022 and he’s now received 23 Division 1 offers, …