Nothing sells tickets in the NFL quite like an elite quarterback and explosive offense. But Super Bowl LVIII is recent evidence that defense still matters greatly in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps more than even Patrick Mahomes, Steve Spagnuolo’s Kansas City Chiefs defense helped propel the third title in five years for this generation’s NFL dynasty. With that …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL is returning to “Big City Greens,” this time using two types of puck and player tracking technology to bring the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins into the animated world. The second “NHL Big City Greens Classic” will air March 9 on ESPN+, Disney …

2025 defensive line prospect Christian Garrett announced his top seven schools on Thursday. Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss and USC are Garrett’s top seven schools. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive lineman is from Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia. Tennessee offered a scholarship to Garrett on May 4, 2023. “Extremely blessed for all the opportunities,” Garrett announced. “Where’s home?” …

Darnell Stapleton, a former Rutgers football offensive lineman, is heading to the NFL. Stapleton, last with Florida, will be an assistant offensive line coach with the Washington Commanders. In 2006, Stapleton was a part of Rutgers football’s best-ever team, becoming a finalist for the Rimington Award (given to the nation’s top center). He remains one of the top offensive linemen …

The Steelers parted ways with some veteran players this week and defensive back Patrick Peterson is hopeful that he won’t be joining them on the discard pile in the next few weeks. Peterson signed a two-year deal with the Steelers last year and he’s due a $3 million roster bonus early in the new league year, so the Steelers have …

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to elite offensive tackle recruit Ziyare Addison. Addison is ranked as a four-star recruit and is a member of the class of 2025. The four-star offensive tackle plays high school football for Sumner High School in Riverview, Florida. Sumner High School is located south of Tampa, Florida. Addison is ranked as the No. …

Thursday morning’s announcement that EA Sports will release the new NCAA Football video game this coming summer led to every college football fan in the country going absolutely bizark on social media. Why the widespread excitement? EA Sports was forced to stop production on the game after their last released installment in 2013 due to issues stemming from early NIL-related …

Jaden Smith, a four-star linebacker from West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, is in the news right now. He signed with Michigan as an incoming freshman but then requested a release from his national letter of intent (NLI), as he wrote in a social media post a few days ago. “After much prayer and deliberation, I’ve made the …

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Social media exploded on Thursday morning as EA Sports dropped a teaser video for College Football 25, and Penn State fans shared the excitement of the entire college football community. Due to naming rights and licensing with the players, EA Sports has been unable to release a new installment of the game since 2013. But with the world of NIL …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. With the Stadium Series on tap this weekend in New Jersey — Flyers-Devils 8 p.m. Saturday on ABC/ESPN+, and Rangers-Islanders 3 p.m. Sunday on ABC/ESPN+ — that means we are also closing in on the March 8 NHL trade deadline. And …

Eagles Stay or Go 2024: Time to upgrade at backup TE spots? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro bring back Stay or Go in 2024, trying to figure out the futures of every Eagles player on the roster. We already looked at quarterback, running back and receiver. Up today: Tight end Grant Calcaterra Roob: Calcaterra …

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5 pending free agents with ties to Eagles’ DC Vic Fangio originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles’ new-look coaching staff will feature veteran coach Vic Fangio as their defensive coordinator. Fangio, 65, has been coaching in the NFL since 1986 and has been a head coach once and a defensive coordinator for over 20 seasons. We’re already beginning …

Clay McGuire, the offensive line coach at Washington State for eight of the past 12 years, is heading back to the Texas Tech football program for his third stint on the Red Raiders’ coaching staff. Tech coach Joey McGuire is in the process of hiring Clay McGuire, no relation, as offensive line coach. A Tech official confirmed the development Thursday. …