It was only a few weeks ago that the Baltimore Ravens swung a trade with the Carolina Panthers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, but things have largely gone downhill since. The latest development in what has been a muted tenure for Johnson is a suspension handed down by the Ravens for one game, the organization announced in a press release.  …

With the Jets getting ready to look for their next head coach, a potential name has reportedly entered the mix. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini’s Flight Desk podcast, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has told people that he is open to taking the job. However, he would only fill the vacancy if he approves of the general manager …

Mike Gundy is making some staff changes after Oklahoma State’s worst season of his tenure. According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have fired both offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo. OSU went 3-9 overall and 0-9 in the Big 12 in 2024. The Cowboys’ season mercifully ended on Black Friday with a 52-0 loss at Colorado. OSU …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 02:15 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations Face-Off is many things. It’s a midseason exhibition tournament that replaces the NHL All-Star Game for a change of pace. It’s an antipasto of international hockey ahead of the Italian feast of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. It’s also …

Getty Images Just days after clinching the AFC East title, the Buffalo Bills are bringing back a familiar face as they gear up for their playoff run. On Wednesday, the club announced that they have signed former All-Pro safety Micah Hyde. The 33-year-old makes his return to Buffalo by way of the team’s practice squad.  Hyde has not played for …

No. 10 Boise State battles with No. 20 UNLV in one of the biggest Group of Five games in college football history. The Broncos have put together a sensational season, exploding to 11-1 with the only loss coming at the buzzer against No. 1 Oregon. Boise State crushed Oregon State 34-18 in its regular-season finale.  UNLV sits at 10-2 with …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter If James Cook could cut through the 49ers defense in the snow, Christian McCaffrey could surely annihilate the Bills’ unit. During that first quarter on Sunday night, it seemed like only a matter of time before McCaffrey would burst past a sliding-on-black-ice Bills defender and coast into the end zone. Instead, he collapsed in a heap …

Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this week’s Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab dive into the latest headlines, from Dak Prescott’s comments on Mike McCarthy to the evolving coaching carousel in Chicago. First up, Jori Epstein reacts to her viral interview with Dak Prescott about his thoughts on McCarthy’s future in Dallas. The crew debates whether the …

Ohio State always showed a good deal of interest in Epi Sitanilei but things got ramped up on both sides in recent days especially after the Buckeyes suffered some defensive end de-commitments. Four-star defensive ends Zahir Mathis, who does not plan to sign during the early period, and London Merritt, who flipped to Colorado, backed off their pledges and then …

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings took a gamble when they allowed Kirk Cousins to test free agency during the offseason, effectively permitting their quarterback of six years to pack his bags. Cousins sealed the deal, scoring a $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. And a month later, when the 2024 schedule was finalized, if he didn’t literally circle Dec. …

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair received a three-game violation by the NFL for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship. Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars for his illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence. Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, and his case will be heard Wednesday by former NFL …

Instead of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — with NHL players from those nations filling the rosters. Read on for full …

Getty Images UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley during its coaching search to replace Gus Malzahn, according to the Athletic. UCF reached out to Riley’s representatives last weekend to ask about his potential interest in the job, but there is no current indication the Trojans coach plans to join the Knights.  Tthe vibes have been off …

Getty Images The New England Patriots aren’t just rebuilding on the field, where rookie quarterback Drake Maye is the new face of the franchise. They’re also undergoing a makeover away from Gillette Stadium, announcing Wednesday the start of construction on a new three-level training facility in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots have used grass practice fields behind Gillette Stadium since the …

Patriots unveil renderings of new training facility in Foxboro originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are making a serious investment in their team and players with the announcement of a brand new football training facility that will be built next to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The standalone facility, which will be three stories tall, will be …