Daily Archives: October 8, 2024

Jets reportedly fire head coach Robert Saleh

Robert Saleh’s tenure as the New York Jets head coach is over. The Jets fired Saleh on Tuesday, per multiple reports. ESPN was first to report the news. New York got off to a disappointing 2-3 start to the season following Aaron Rodgers’ return from an Achilles injury. Saleh was in the middle of his fourth season with the franchise, …

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Jets reportedly fire Robert Saleh after 20-36 record over 3-plus seasons

Robert Saleh is out as head coach of the New York Jets. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The New York Jets have reportedly fired head coach Robert Saleh, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. ESPN sources: Jets fired HC Robert Saleh. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2024 Saleh, who was hired in 2021, has a 20-36 record. He’s 2-3 this …

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Cole Cubelic says Auburn ‘feels confused’ in key moments

Auburn football ranks among the top 10 within the SEC in terms of total offensive output and ranks No. 6 in the conference in passing yards per game, beating out teams such as Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. So it is no surprise that Auburn fans scratch their heads when thinking of the Tigers’ 2-4 record and 0-3 mark in …

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‘Miracle On Ice’ hockey team up for Congressional Gold Medals

WASHINGTON — A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team that defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union in Lake Placid, New York, at a period of high tension during the Cold War. Congressman Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the Miracle on Ice Congressional …

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Chiefs overcome red zone woes for win over Saints, 5-0 start

It wasn’t the prettiest win. But it was a win nonetheless as the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 26-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints Monday night. With the win, the Chiefs improved to 5-0 and joined the Minnesota Vikings as the only other undefeated NFL team through the first five weeks of the season. The Chiefs controlled the game …

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Behind the Scenes with FOX’s NFL crew: A long haul for a great game

By Richie ZyontzFOX NFL Lead Producer Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new …

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While SEC and Big Ten leaders mull major changes, a new Super League concept looms that could radically alter college sports

Over the summer, as college administrators scrambled to unearth new cash for the onset of athlete revenue sharing, a svelte, bespectacled man visited with leaders at some of the most high-profile athletic departments in the country. He presented to them his solution for the unwieldy entity of college football. It is called Project Rudy. “His claim is that everybody will …

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Southeast Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman makes his predictions for some of the top uncommitted prospects in the Southeast region. RELATED: Commitment predictions for five top Midwest prospects CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Top 100 TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage …

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From 100-1 outsiders to unbeaten – how Vikings became NFL’s feel-good story

Minnesota’s success is down to far more than just their star player Justin Jefferson [Getty Images] “People ask ‘what are y’all doing?’ Even I don’t know sometimes.” Linebacker Jonathan Greenard may make light of the Minnesota Vikings’ superb start to the NFL season. But a lot of thought and effort has gone into helping the Vikings defy the odds and …

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Where does Oklahoma land in latest CBS Sports bowl projections?

The Oklahoma Sooners have an opportunity to make a statement this week when they take on the archrival Texas Longhorns in the 2024 edition of the Red River Rivalry. Texas is 5-0 and the No. 1 team in the country heading into Week 7. They’ll be looking for revenge after Oklahoma pulled off the 34-30 upset a year ago. The …

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