Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss whether Kansas City’s success will make them the bad guys of the NFL like New England’s dynasty did for the Patriots. Hear the full conversation on “Sunday Night Blitz” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] – …
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Fletcher Cox’s timely reminder (and flex) to Deebo Samuel after Super Bowl LVIII
Fletcher Cox’s timely reminder (and flex) to Deebo Samuel after Super Bowl LVIII originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Sometimes you come across a post on social media and think, “Yeah, this is worthy of being framed.” After the Chiefs came back from a 10-point deficit to take down the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, we had one of those …
Read More »Choose Your Patriots QB: Is Jayden Daniels the no-brainer solution?
Choose Your Patriots QB: Is Jayden Daniels the no-brainer solution? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: The New England Patriots have a franchise-altering decision to make at quarterback this offseason. Throughout the week, we’ll highlight five different paths the Patriots can take at QB in 2024, laying out the pros and cons of each choice. Our first scenario …
Read More »Super Bowl overtime rules are the best of a bunch of bad options
As the clock hit 0:00 on regulation in Super Bowl LVIII, the questions flew across a hundred thousand bars, dens, hangouts and — apparently — at least one sideline: How does overtime work in the Super Bowl? It’s sudden death, right? Both teams get the ball at the 25, right? If the first team scores a touchdown, it’s over, right? …
Read More »How Eagles executive played a role in outcome of Super Bowl LVIII
How Eagles executive played a role in outcome of Super Bowl LVIII originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia In the wake of the Chiefs’ 25-22 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, much of the talk since has been about the playoff overtime rules. We finally got to see those rules, which passed in March of 2022, in action …
Read More »Biggest events on Bears calendar from now to NFL draft, and beyond
Biggest events on Bears calendar from now to NFL draft, and beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Super Bowl is over and now the entire league has eyes to 2024. The Bears have been focused on the future for some time as they spent January reshaping their coaching staff. They’ve spent plenty of time– and will spend even …
Read More »Why Travis Kelce shoved Andy Reid in Super Bowl: ‘Just telling him how much I love him’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made contact with Andy Reid on the sideline during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, knocking the 65-year-old head coach off balance while yelling in his face. The incident, which was caught by CBS cameras and went viral on social media, occurred early in the second quarter when the Chiefs trailed the San Francisco …
Read More »Northeastern outlasts Boston University, wins Beanpot in OT
Feb 13, 2024, 02:00 AM ET Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scored in the final minute of overtime Monday night, lifting Northeastern to a 4-3 victory over Boston University in the Beanpot at TD Garden. The Huskies have now won five of the past six Beanpot finals, the culmination of an annual college hockey tournament featuring four Boston-area schools played across two weeks …
Read More »Full list of Bears 2024 draft picks, pending comp selections
Full list of Bears 2024 draft picks, pending comp selections originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears and Bears fans have been focused on the draft pretty much since the regular season ended, but now that the Super Bowl is over much of the NFL world is catching up. Yes, free agency will start first and contract extensions (or …
Read More »Super Bowl LVIII becomes most-watched telecast ever
Super Bowl LVIII made history, in various ways. From the NFL’s perspective, here’s the most important way — it was the most-watched telecast in the history of the medium. According to the league, 123.4 million on average watched the 49ers-Chiefs game, across all platforms: CBS, Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, and CBS Sports and NFL digital properties, including NFL+. It’s a seven-percent …
Read More »2025 Super Bowl odds reveal what Las Vegas oddsmakers think about Chicago Bears next season
2025 Super Bowl odds reveal what Las Vegas oddsmakers think about Chicago Bears next season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Super Bowl 58 is done. Time to start thinking about Super Bowl 59. The oddsmakers in Las Vegas certainly have, and already released odds for next year’s champion. As it turns out, they’re much more bullish on the Bears …
Read More »Ohio State’s Ryan Day embracing great expectations after busy month building roster
Feb. 12—COLUMBUS — Count Ryan Day among those who believe Ohio State is loaded for bear in 2024. And Ducks. And Longhorns. Bulldogs? Wolverines? Yes, all of them and more. “I do,” was his two-word reply when Day was asked if he felt his Ohio State football roster is good enough to win the national championship. Day has shared such …
Read More »Report: Kubiak to leave 49ers, become Saints’ new OC
Report: Kubiak to leave 49ers, become Saints’ new OC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Just one day after falling in Super Bowl LVIII, Klint Kubiak is moving on to a different team. The 49ers passing game coordinator has agreed to a deal to become the new offensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported …
Read More »Ohio State football adds Michigan transfer linebacker Joey Velazquez as walk-on
Ohio State has added Joey Velazquez, a transfer linebacker from Michigan who played high school ball at DeSales, as a walk-on, a school spokesperson confirmed Monday. Velazquez is participating in winter strength and conditioning workouts with the Buckeyes. He spent five seasons with the Wolverines before putting his name in the NCAA transfer portal in December. Michigan linebacker Joey Velazquez …
Read More »Where 49ers pick in first round of 2024 draft after Super Bowl loss
Where 49ers pick in first round of 2024 draft after Super Bowl loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers now have clarity about where they will pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after San Francisco’s crushing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. After not …
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