Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his …

Caleb Cunningham has established himself as one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the 2025 recruiting class, with college coaches being in contact with him constantly. However, the five-star out of Choctaw County High School (Miss.) has cut his list to just 12 schools. That list includes the likes of Auburn, Mississippi State, LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, …

Super Bowl 58 is rapidly approaching with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs ready to do battle in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, and pairing game snacks with the participating teams and host cities is a time-honored tradition. This year we have Kansas City’s BBQ acumen squaring off with San Francisco’s reputation as being great at all things edible, all …

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their second consecutive Super Bowl and fourth in five years. Last week, they played in their sixth consecutive AFC title game, a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It marked Patrick Mahomes’ second road playoff game aside from past Super Bowl appearances. They previously beat the Bills in Buffalo in the divisional round. The …

There’s been a lot of uncertainty for Michigan football in recent weeks, between head coach and staff turnover to players departing for the NFL draft. One player who hadn’t announced either a return or a departure is Wolverines safety Quinten Johnson, who came on strong in his senior year. Known for two big plays in particular — a hit on …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 2, 2024, 04:42 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. TORONTO — The NHL will not release its finding from a yearlong investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by multiple players from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team until ongoing judicial proceedings have been completed by London, …

Chiefs’ Kelce crowns Kittle best NFL tight end for huge 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Travis Kelce has nothing but respect for George Kittle and is excited to face off against his tight end counterpart in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke to reporters before practice …

Los Angeles Rams coaching fellow J.B. Brown during organized team activities at California Lutheran University, June 2, 2022. Michigan football made another internal hire as head coach Sherrone Moore assembles his coaching staff. On Friday afternoon, Michigan announced J.B. Brown would be elevated from special teams analyst to special teams coordinator. Brown’s elevation came following the promotions of Kirk Campbell …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Betting on the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Industry experts are forecasting that Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be the most wagered upon big game of all-time. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported a record 50 million Americans wagered on last year’s game …

The NFL’s financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 11th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2023 veteran acquisitions.  Players acquired by trades or in free …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. For the second time in three days, a pair of Canadian NHL teams made a trade with a center going to the Stanley Cup contender, and a first-round pick (and more) going to a team looking to build for the future. This trade saw veteran …

The 2024 college football season will feature a new-look ACC with 17 football members after California, Stanford and SMU join officially this summer. And across the conference there is a wide range of approaches to the transfer portal, with schools like Florida State and Louisville using highly ranked transfer classes to help power runs to the ACC Championship Game, while …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce insisted Friday that he is ready for the circus that comes with the Super Bowl. He’s been through it three times, after all, and has two rings to show for it. It has never been quite like this, though. Kelce’s profile has never been higher than it is now, as the Chiefs prepare …

Report: Saints working to hire 49ers’ Kubiak for OC position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A member of the 49ers’ coaching staff could depart for a coordinator job after Super Bowl LVIII. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources, that the New Orleans Saints are working to hire 49ers passing game specialist Klint Kubiak as their new offensive …

Michigan football already had announced two official hires on Friday with the promotions of Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator and Grant Newsome to offensive line coach. While fans await the news of defensive coach retentions as well as that of a new defensive coordinator, new head coach Sherrone Moore has turned his eyes to special teams for his next hire. …