Kyle Long apologizes to Stephen A. Smith for cringey drunken encounter originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Kyle Long, former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, came clean about an embarrassing interaction he had years ago with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith at a Super Bowl party. The three-time Pro Bowler confronted Smith about some disparaging comments he made in public …

Alabama is in great shape with only six games remaining in the 2023-2024 college basketball regular season. The team now ranks No. 13 in the latest Top 25 Coaches Poll by USA TODAY Sports, which means the Tide ranks above in-state rival, Auburn. Four of Alabama’s final six games are against currently-ranked opponents. With a loose grip on first place …

Bears’ nine-step offseason plan: Easy QB decision, key free agents finish rebuild originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago General manager Ryan Poles’ rebuild is set to enter its next phase in 2024, but critical moves over the next month will determine what the expectations should be in Year 3 for this regime. The quarterback decision headlines the offseason, but the …

The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and this class is deep at multiple positions. For the second straight year, the Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 overall pick. They traded out of the top spot in 2023 after accepting an attractive offer from the Carolina Panthers, but what will they do this year? It’s very possible three …

March Madness is just under a month away – prepare to have all your streaming devices set up, workplace productivity decrease and the only thing coming out of your mouth to be, “How is my bracket doing?” College football season doesn’t start until six months, on the other hand, but it’s never too early to start making projections. If there’s …

Getty Images The New England Patriots are trimming out the roster as the franchise embarks through a seismic offseason. On Monday, the club released two defensive players in starting lineman Lawrence Guy and safety Adrian Phillips, according to NFL Media.  Both players were heading into the final year of their contracts and the move helped New England create a notable …

The Patriots are releasing veterans Lawrence Guy and Adrian Phillips on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The moves clear $6 million in cap space. Guy confirmed the news in a social media post: “Thank you, New England. You welcomed my family and I for the past seven years and always made us feel at home. The community we …

USATSI Alabama has hired former South Alabama coach Kane Wommack as its defensive coordinator, the team announced Monday. Wommack won 17 games in two seasons with the Jaguars. In addition to heading up the defense, he’ll serve as linebackers coach on Kalen DeBoer’s staff. “Growing up in the SEC, you know what it means to play football in Tuscaloosa,” Wommack …

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce seemingly confirmed reports that Magic Johnson played a role in convincing Kliff Kingsbury to become the next Washington Commanders offensive coordinator after Kingsbury had reportedly agreed to fill the same role with the Raiders. NFL Media first reported that Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend who is now part of the …

Patriots 2024 free agent tracker: Live updates, news on veteran players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots might be one of the busiest teams in the NFL offseason. Not only do the Patriots have the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — their highest selection since 1993 — they also have the third-most salary …

Derry Norris has three official visits lined up, the Florida defensive lineman beginning to schedule out the next step in his recruitment. A name to watch, Norris is a three-star and ranked as the No. 51 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 69 player in Florida in 2025 class. He is from Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Florida). At …

Getty Images The 2024 NFL free agency period will send dozens and dozens of big names to the open market, where all 32 teams can begin contract negotiations on March 11. On Monday, meanwhile, 37 different veterans — including some starters like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans — will officially have their contracts voided, setting …

Running back Mike Davis is officially calling it a career. Davis, whose birthday is on Monday, posted to social media that he’s officially retiring from the NFL. “As I turn 31 today, I sit back and look on my NFL career and how thankful I am to be [a part] of a brotherhood,” Davis posted. “This game has allowed me …

Tennessee State football coach Eddie George completed his staff for the 2024 season by hiring Dylan Chmura as the offensive line coach and Seth Hestness as the fullbacks and tight ends coach. Chmura replaced Anthony Lewis, who spent two seasons at TSU. The fullbacks and tight ends coaching position is new and was added to accommodate the offense being installed …

Getty Images LAS VEGAS — The Chicago Bears have a huge decision to make regarding the most important position in the NFL that seems to have so many people on different sides of the fence.  In a little over two months, the Bears front office will have to pick between keeping quarterback Justin Fields as its starter or move on …