Yearly Archives: 2024

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers signals a first down after scrambling against Colorado at the Rose Bowl on Oct. 28. The school is moving part of its student section behind the visiting team’s bench ahead of its first Big Ten season. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) UCLA students soon will be encouraged to get behind their opponent. Don’t expect them …

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One person dead, at least 22 injured after shooting near Chiefs Super Bowl parade

Getty Images One person is dead and at least 22 were injured after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Kansas City Police Police Chief Stacey Graves said in a press conference. Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage. Graves initially said that officials did not believe any victims were children, but Chief …

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Saints announce Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator

The Saints had to wait until the Super Bowl was over to finalize the hiring of their new offensive coordinator, but the move is now official. Klint Kubiak was announced as the team’s new offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Kubiak had been the 49ers’ passing game specialist, which is why the Saints had to wait until now to seal the deal. …

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Five local standouts named to GACA All-State football teams

Feb. 14—Five local football standouts were named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Football Teams for their performance during the 2023 season. GACA names two all-state squads per classification, a south team for regions 1-4 in each class and a north team for regions 5-8. The teams were released Wednesday. Dalton’s Adriel Hernandez, Northwest Whitfield’s Myles Mays, North Murray’s …

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Chiefs players react to shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade

Tragedy struck at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII championship parade Wednesday when shots were fired near the west side of Union Station in downtown Kansas City, just minutes after Chiefs players and officials spoke triumphantly at the end-of-parade rally. Read more: Latest coverage of shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade Between 10-15 people were injured …

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Kelce believes Shanahan, 49ers handed Chiefs advantage with OT call

Kelce believes Shanahan, 49ers handed Chiefs advantage with OT call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t believe Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers’ overtime decision in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. On the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce and his older brother, Jason, discussed Shanahan’s choice, …

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Ivory Kelley becomes Old High’s last TSWA all-state football player

Ivory Kelley garnered third-team honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state team Wednesday. Kelley, a senior defensive back from Wichita Falls High, was the only local Class 4A to receive higher than honorable mention. He’s also the final Coyote to be elected to the TSWA all-state football team. Graham did place two players on the honorable mention …

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Chargers announce 2024 coaching staff

The Chargers have announced the members of head coach Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff for the 2024 season. Some of the biggest names were already known as the hirings of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and the holdover of special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken. Roman will be working with passing game coordinator Marcus Brady, quarterbacks coach Shane …

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Choose Your Patriots QB: Does trading up for Caleb Williams make sense?

Choose Your Patriots QB: Does trading up for Caleb Williams make sense? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: The New England Patriots have a franchise-altering decision to make at quarterback this offseason. As part of our “Choose Your Patriots QB” series, we’ll highlight five different paths the team can take at QB in 2024, laying out the pros …

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