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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »6-6, 325-pound offensive lineman from Indiana commits to Wisconsin football’s 2026 class
MADISON – The Wisconsin football team found its quarterback for the 2026 class in July. Monday the program got someone to block for him. Benjamin Novak, a 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive lineman from Andrean High School in Merriville, Indiana, announced his commitment to the Badgers on X. He is considered a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247sports and On3. Novak announced 10 …
Read More »Samaje Perine: Travis Kelce lateral not scripted, gotta keep your head on a swivel
Running back Samaje Perine hasn’t been a member of the Chiefs for very long, but he’s been around long enough to know that you can’t take your eyes off the ball when it is in tight end Travis Kelce’s hands. One of the highlights of Monday night’s 26-13 Chiefs win over the Saints was a play that saw Kelce catch …
Read More »College Football Playoff Picture: Here’s what the 12-team bracket looks like after Week 6
It’s never too early to start thinking about the College Football Playoff field. With this season’s playoff expanding to 12 teams, we’ll be laying out the projected playoff field each week as the season goes on. Yeah, the official playoff rankings won’t be released until Nov. 5, but that won’t stop us from making our own guesses. Without CFP rankings …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: Past turnarounds from bad starts don’t help us this year
The 49ers fell to 2-3 after blowing a 13-point halftime lead against the Cardinals on Sunday and that’s a disappointing spot for the team to be in, but it’s not a totally unfamiliar one. The team started 5-0 last year, but they were 3-4 last year and they were 3-5 in 2021 before advancing to the NFC Championship Game each …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Shane Steichen: I have faith Gus Bradley can get defense turned around
The Colts defense gave up nearly 500 yards to the Jaguars in Sunday’s 37-34 loss and the performance wasn’t an outlier from what they’ve done in earlier games this season. It was the third time in five weeks that the team gave up more than 400 yards and they currently rank last in the league in that metric. They are …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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