‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Episodes 7 and 8 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty,” a 10-part series chronicling the New England Patriots’ historic 20-year run, aired episodes seven and eight on Friday. Episode 7 focused on perhaps the darkest moment of the Patriots dynasty: Deflategate. Quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for the first …

Getty Images Justin Madubuike is staying in Baltimore for the long haul. The Ravens have signed the veteran defensive tackle to a whopping four-year, $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million in total guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, according to ESPN.  Madubuike is now the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle in terms of total contract value, according to Spotrac. His …

Alabama football had its fair share of snapping issues in 2023. That’s been well documented. Those problems reared their head in the ugliest way in the final game of the season, the Rose Bowl, resulting in a loss in the College Football Playoff. The snapping between center Seth McLaughlin and quarterback Jalen Milroe had issues throughout the season. McLaughlin is …

The Philadelphia Eagles endured a historic collapse in 2023, leading plenty to question the team’s chances of a return to the Super Bowl. Franchise great Donovan McNabb isn’t among them, telling CBS Sports this week he envisions a quick turnaround after a “restart” from Jalen Hurts, while defending the quarterback against what he deemed “lazy” criticisms. “I think for Jalen …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football running backs coach Jimmy Smith was at spring practice Friday morning, but by the time the work day finished, Smith was no longer a part of the Razorbacks staff. According to a report from 247sports.com, Smith has left Arkansas to become the new running backs coach at TCU, where he would work alongside former Arkansas …

Derrick Henry may not have played his last down for the Titans after all. While the odds of them re-signing him are unlikely, Tennessee has not completely closed the door on the idea, according to ESPN.  At it currently stands, Henry is slated to join the list of notable running backs who will officially be free agents on Wednesday. Along …

49ers safety Brown honored with key to city of NJ hometown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers fell short in Super Bowl LVIII, but safety Ji’Ayir Brown still left his rookie season with some prestigious hardware. Brown — selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft — received a key to the …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The linebacker position represents the biggest question mark on the Arkansas football roster. After a handful of departures in the transfer portal, the Razorbacks’ linebackers have just 41 combined tackles in their collegiate careers. But Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is happy with what he’s seen from the group through two spring practices. Pittman knows it would …

The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a shock than the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring All-Star …

Getty Images Friday has been a notable day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Along with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visiting their facility, Pittsburgh also released former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Several hours after that news broke, the Steelers cut former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II.  Releasing Robinson saves the Steelers $10 million against the salary cap.  Initially, it appeared the Steelers …

The Dallas Cowboys have edged out the Philadelphia Eagles as the betting favorites to win the NFL’s NFC East division for the 2024-25 season … for now. Since the 2020-21 season, the two teams have traded the division title with each other, with the Cowboys most recently winning it in 2023-24. Will the Cowboys make it back-to-back, or will the …

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall watches during game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mendenhall was rated a top Group of Five coach, ahead of his first season leading New Mexico. | Lynne Sladky Bronco Mendenhall has yet to coach at game at New Mexico, but he is nonetheless considered one of the best coaches at the …