Taking over the La Vergne program will be the first head football coaching experience for Chris Johnson. But he certainly isn’t new to the game, or coaching, for that matter. Johnson was named the Wolverines’ head coach Monday, just three days after Mike Woodward resigned following the 2024 season. “I’m really excited for this new opportunity,” said Johnson, who has …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 08:11 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The classic motto for EA Sports was “if it’s in the game, it’s in the game.” Editor’s Picks 1 Related Head coaches in the NHL? Very much in the game, standing behind the bench every night while orchestrating the controlled chaos of hockey. But unlike …

The Chargers’ Simi Fehoko (87) holds his arm as he is helped off the field during a game against the Browns. He might end up on injured reserve with an elbow injury. (David Richard / Associated Press) Still basking in the glow of a 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh called the performance the best of …

BOCA RATON — Florida Atlantic head football coach Tom Herman is still talking about the handshake that wasn’t after Saturday’s USF-FAU game. “The way I was raised, when you slap another man’s hand down, you stick around and talk about it,” Herman told the media on Monday. “I wasn’t mad at anything, so I turned back and wanted to figure …

Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to see the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after wrapping up the U.S. leg of her record-setting Eras Tour. Swift’s arrived in a black outfit and Chiefs coat Monday night. Swift played the last of three shows at Lucas Oil …

In August, the NFL approved new ownership rules that allow private equity firms to buy passive minority stakes in franchises. The decision came after franchises appreciated nearly 40x over the past 30 years and reached $5.93 billion on average, according to Sportico’s calculations. But NFL team values still have a long runway, according to one team owner. “These funds can …

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 02: Dominic Lovett #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) ESPN’s FPI (Football Power Index) is out after Week 10. This week involved several high-profile upsets and escapes, making …

The Kansas City Chiefs are unbeaten and have found different ways to win, but they haven’t yet looked like a dominant team. Five of their seven wins have been by one score, and they haven’t had a strong run like the Lions or Ravens have had, but steady defensive play and clutch offensive moments have Kansas City once again in …

OXFORD — Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin isn’t shying away from the magnitude of the upcoming game. No. 12 Ole Miss will host No. 2 Georgia on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, ABC). The Rebels (7-2, 3-2 SEC) have yet to beat a ranked opponent, and defeating Georgia (7-1, 5-1) would be a signature win. Tickets are going quickly. “SEC …

Justin Herbert has knocked Jim Harbaugh down a peg, at least in terms of toughness.  The Los Angeles Chargers head coach, who played in the league for 14 seasons, used to believe he was the toughest quarterback in NFL history. After spending roughly half a season around Herbert, though, Harbaugh has a new answer. “There’s nobody tougher,” Harbaugh said of …

The 49ers opened the practice window for Christian McCaffrey on Monday, increasing the possibility that the running back hits his target return date of Week 10. McCaffrey has not played this season, going on injured reserve Sept. 14 with bilateral Achilles tendinitis. General Manager John Lynch expressed optimism about McCaffrey’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Bucs. “I sure hope …

Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports The Utah Utes welcome the BYU Cougars to Salt Lake City this Saturday for a Big 12 showdown in college football’s Week 11, and if you want tickets to see the Holy War action live and in person, you have come to the right place. The Cougars bring a perfect 8-0 overall record and 5-0 mark …