INDIANAPOLIS — Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt stood in a semi-circle of reporters on Wednesday, pressed over a somewhat surprising development earlier in the day. A strong contingent of his players, who will soon be slipping on yet another Super Bowl ring — the third in five years for some of them — had some notes to share with …

As Bengals change tune on Tee Higgins’ future, could Bears make move for WR? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS — What a difference a year makes for Tee Higgins, the Cincinnati Bengals, and, perhaps, the Bears. Three-hundred and sixty-five days ago, Bengals general manager Duke Tobin silenced all talk that he might be considering trading Higgins, who was …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson to take a deep dive on all the latest news buzzing around the NFL Scouting Combine. The duo discuss whether or not the Combine is in decline as an event, the quarterback class and how it might …

Ryans believes healthy Greenlaw would’ve changed 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — DeMeco Ryans believes if 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw hadn’t torn his left Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII, the outcome would have been different. The Houston Texans head coach felt the pain of Greenlaw, who suffered the devastating injury after only 12 defensive …

Feb. 27—Andy Litten, who led the Horizon High School football program to the 5A state title in 2021, has been hired as the next head football coach at Mountain View High School, pending Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approval. The hire was confirmed Tuesday morning by Mountain View Athletic Director Joe Goodman. Litten informed the players at Horizon of his …

As recently as last week, some in the media were suggesting that there was a way the Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson could continue their relationship in 2024. That is not happening. It will not happen. The die was cast the moment Wilson was benched. The decision to put him on the sideline before Denver was mathematically eliminated from the …

Big 12 Conference championship odds for 2024 have been released by FanDuel Sportsbook, and a new member of the conference is favored to win the Big 12 Championship Game in the upcoming season. The Utah Utes are at +340 to win the Big 12 next season, a small favorite over the Kansas State Wildcats, who are listed at +360. Utah …

Well, Howie, this would potentially count as a conspiracy theory. In the midst of some belated public acrimony between the Jets and receiver Mecole Hardman, a doozy of a report has emerged. Here’s the tweet from Connor Hughes of SNY.tv: “Yes, I’m told there was validated belief from the #Jets that WR Mecole Hardman, frustrated by his lack-of usage, leaked …

Memphis football running backs coach Sean Dawkins is leaving for the same position at Cincinnati, a source confirmed to the Commercial Appeal on Wednesday. The source spoke to The CA on condition of anonymity because the news has not been announced. Dawkins had been the Tigers’ RB coach since 2022. The former Troy running back helped Memphis drastically improve its …

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald likely plays in 2024. He indicated as much after the playoff loss to the Lions, telling reporters he “for sure” would be committed to playing another season. But General Manager Les Snead wasn’t definitive about Donald’s future when he was asked about the eight-time All-Pro on Wednesday. “Definitely hope Aaron is [back],” Snead said, via …

Craig Roh, who laid the foundation for what would become Scottsdale Chaparral’s football dynasty under Charlie Ragle, died on Monday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 33. Roh starred at defensive end on Ragle’s 2008 team that reached the state championship game, losing to Scottsdale rival Saguaro. He was the Gatorade Arizona High School Football Player that season …

49ers draft pass rusher, not O-lineman, at No. 31 in Kiper’s latest mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have a few pressing needs this NFL offseason, and a pass rusher opposite defensive end Nick Bosa is one of them. San Francisco could look to fortify the trenches on the offensive and defensive lines, and after mocking …

A new model for a 14-team College Football Playoff field is being heavily discussed among athletic administrators. A “3-3-2-2-1” format, which would go into effect in 2026, would give three automatic bids to the Big Ten and SEC, two such bids to the ACC and Big 12, and one to the highest-ranked Group of Five team. The three remaining at-large …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 28, 2024, 10:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. One of the top players believed to be available at the 2024 NHL trade deadline has been dealt. The Dallas Stars have landed defenseman Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames, in exchange for defenseman Artem Grushnikov, the Stars’ 2024 second-round pick and a conditional 2026 …

Tyreek Hill faces a civil lawsuit that alleges the Miami Dolphins star broke a woman’s leg during a football drill last summer.  Social medial influencer Sophie Hall’s lawyers filed the suit in Broward County circuit court on Feb. 23. It alleges Hill “forcefully and purposefully” pushed her to the ground during a football drill at his mansion last summer. The receiver …