EA Sports’ highly anticipated college football game, slated to come out in the summer for the first iteration in over 10 years, has a lot of the hallmarks of a love letter to the players. But at least one coach wants to be involved. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin told On3’s Andy Staples on Wednesday he would like to appear …
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Will the Atlanta Falcons land Kirk Cousins? | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Jori Epstein discuss the Atlanta Falcons potentially making a move for the Vikings’ starting QB. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: What about the Falcons, who last year decided that Desmond Ridder …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs’ coach Andy Reid ranks Bill Belichick ‘right at the top in our era’
Where does Bill Belichick rank on Andy Reid’s all-time top coaching list? The Kansas City Chiefs head coach made an appearance on Thursday’s episode of Speak and was asked about his former coaching nemesis — and where he would rank him on his all-time list. Belichick, who parted ways with the New England Patriots in January after 24 years of …
Read More »Sherrone Moore attends 2024 State of the Union address
What a whirlwind it must be for Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore. Just six years ago, he was getting his first real opportunity in the big leagues, promoted from tight ends coach at Central Michigan to holding the same position at the flagship school in Ann Arbor. Three years later, he was named offensive line coach and he became …
Read More »Rams beat free-agency frenzy by agreeing to deal with key piece of line, Kevin Dotson
The trade for guard Kevin Dotson helped solidify the Rams’ offensive line last season. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams’ trade for offensive lineman Kevin Dotson on the eve of last season did not rank as a blockbuster but proved vital for a team that advanced to the playoffs. Dotson started 14 games at right guard and played extremely …
Read More »Michigan football offers emerging 2025 running back
Though most people look at star rankings to determine how good a prospect might be, it doesn’t always tell the entire story. When a recruit is a three-star but has 20 offers, many from elite programs around the country, you can generally tell that he’s either being underscouted, or the recruiting services are missing something that coaches are not. Such …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels among RJ Young’s NFL Combine winners, losers
The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine went down in Indianapolis last week, and there were plenty of takeaways from the week of football festivities. Which players helped — or hurt — their draft stock the most? FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young answered those questions on the latest edition of “The No. 1 College Football Show.” Winner: Michigan QB J.J. …
Read More »NFL free agency: Best players for bargain-hunting teams at every position group
Jacoby Brissett has been a capable and steady quarterback in several different offensive schemes. He could be a good stopgap for a team in QB purgatory. (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) We are at the dawn of free agency! Or, with the signings, cuts and franchise tagging already trickling in, the rise (of the planet) of free agency. While fans …
Read More »Out with the old: Free agency could give Giants a whole new look in 2024
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The New York Giants just allowed their best player, Saquon Barkley, to become a free agent. They’re about to do the same with one of their best defensive players, safety Xavier McKinney. And they’re even considering using a high draft pick on a new franchise quarterback, too. It almost feels like the Giants are starting …
Read More »Michigan football offers 2026 Texas WR with impressive offer sheet
Can’t wait too long to get in with emerging recruits, lest ye be left behind. As for 2026 Dallas (Tx.) First Baptist Academy wide receiver Dominic Saidu, he’s already gotten attention for multiple elite programs. Boasting offers from Colorado, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, and many others, Saidu is bursting onto the scene as a player who will …
Read More »What’s going on with Dak Prescott’s contract? | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Jori Epstein dive into the potential reasons behind the delay in Dak’s contract talks. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: I’m trying to figure out what’s going on with Dak because as …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs reportedly bringing back LB Drue Tranquill on 3-year, $19 million deal
The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back versatile linebacker Drue Tranquill on a three-year, $19 million contract, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person requested anonymity because the team had not announced the contract. Tranquill signed with the Chiefs relatively late last offseason after spending the previous four years with the …
Read More »Michigan football makes top group for elite 2025 DB
Once upon a time, Alex Graham suited up for elite local program Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech. But like many top prospects around the country, Graham transferred the prestigious Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, the premier high school program in the United States. It’s the same path that former Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy took departing Nazareth (Ill.) Academy, and Michigan football hopes …
Read More »Here are the richest contracts in Chicago Bears history
Here are the richest contracts in Chicago Bears history originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears inked All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a four-year deal worth $76 million on Thursday, giving him around $19 million per season and making him one of the league’s highest-paid cornerbacks. The Bears now have three mega contracts, with Montez Sweat’s deal worth $98 …
Read More »Ovechkin passes Paul Coffey for 15th on NHL career scoring list
Alex Ovechkin scored his 840th career goal and added an assist as the Washington Capitals drilled the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 on Thursday night. Ovechkin’s two points pushed him past Hall of Fame defenseman Paul Coffey and into 15th on the NHL’s career scoring list. The Russian superstar has 1,532 career points, one shy of Hall of Fame forward Mark …
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