Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower, left, joins former Texas cornerback Ryan Watts and Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian at the East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Sarkisian on Wednesday at the Star in Frisco. Hightower, who played at UT under coach Mack Brown, was the East’s head coach in Thursday’s all-star game. FRISCO — While Texas …

For every outstanding NFL player whose career is defined by Super Bowl glory, there is at least one all-time great who came up short in their quest to win the big game.  The list is endless, and it will continue to be added to. Bills fans, who have already had to watch several of their iconic players retire without a …

All eight of this year’s head-coaching jobs have been filled after the Washington Commanders reached a deal to hire Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Thursday. Quinn’s move registers as a mild surprise, not only because Washington had initially appeared to be eyeing more of an up-and-coming offensive mind, but because of how many other big names the hire leaves without …

Adam Korsak saw a lot of growth from Flynn Appleby this past fall, the former Rutgers standout noting that the punter who replaced him put together a strong season. Korsak completed a strong first season in the CFL this summer and fall with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, averaging 47.6 yards per punt. And for Appleby, he certainly faced no easy task this …

The Giants, coming off a 6-11 season that was largely toast by Week 6, have a ton of decisions to make this offseason. As Joe Schoen & Co. look to rework the roster while creating a team that looks more like the 2022-23 version that many thought had Big Blue on the upswing, here are the two biggest questions they have …

Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich can now call himself a winning head coach at the Senior Bowl. Despite being very shorthanded due to juries and players opting out of the game, Ulbrich’s National team still found a way to score a 16-7 victory in Saturday’s 75th Reese’s Senior Bowl. South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler, despite only playing two series, went …

By winning Super Bowl LVIII, Mike and Kyle Shanahan would make history by becoming the first father-son duo to win Super Bowls as head coaches. If the San Francisco 49ers do happen to beat the Kansas City Chiefs, Mike and Kyle Shanahan should make more history sometime down the road by becoming the first father-son duo to receive Hall of …

The biggest awards from the 2023 NFL season will soon be revealed, with the “2024 NFL Honors” ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. All the league’s best players, coaches and performances will be honored at the event, which will also be broadcast live at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, NFL Network and …

The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl, but you don’t have to have any vested interest in either team to enjoy the Big Game. There are blockbuster commercials, memorable national anthem performances, star-studded halftime shows and many other elements for casual fans to enjoy outside the game. With the boom of …

SOUTH BEND — Tuning in four weeks ago to watch Michigan win the College Football Playoff, CJ Carr couldn’t help but smile. Already enrolled as Notre Dame football’s quarterback of the future, Carr was back in Saline, Mich., watching at home with his family. “It was cool,” Carr said late last week at Notre Dame’s indoor practice facility. “My grandpa …

USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs may be getting some reinforcements as they make a bid for their third Lombardi Trophy in five seasons. The club designated veteran running back Jerick McKinnon to return off injured reserve on Saturday, according to NFL Media. That means McKinnon can begin practicing with the team and possibly play in Super Bowl LVIII if he …

More than three weeks ago, the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick parted ways. Today, the first Sunday without NFL football since the Sunday after Labor Day, Belichick issued an official “thank you” to Patriots fans. In a full-page letter appearing on A3 of the Boston Globe, Belichick acknowledged those who supported the team through his 24 years on the job. …

The Oregon Ducks landed a huge win in the recruiting world on Saturday afternoon with 5-star wide receiver Gatlin Bair announcing his commitment in the 2024 class. This is the second 5-star player that the Ducks added in this class, with the other being EDGE Elijah Rushing. Oregon’s 2024 class was already the highest-rated in school history, and it now …

Making 2024 Super Bowl touchdown bets will be popular for many in 49ers vs. Chiefs, but doing so would be a disservice if you don’t do research beforehand. Players like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel will be highly sought-after, especially among Niners fans for NFL TD bets, but you should be aware of how stingy Kansas City has been versus …

The NFL season comes to a close with Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, giving NFL DFS players one more chance to compete in NFL DFS contests. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has rushed for at least 90 yards in seven of his last eight games, making him a consistent performer in NFL DFS …