Charles Barkley gave his props to retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban on Wednesday night during an ESPN2 telecast of the Crimson Tide’s basketball game at Auburn. The former Auburn and NBA star talked about the rivalry between the schools, but his history with the Tigers did not stop him from heaping praise on both Alabama and Saban, who won …

For whatever reason, some Super Bowl champions are remembered more than others. Teams like the 1966 Packers, 1978 Steelers, 1972 Dolphins, 1985 Bears, and 1999 Rams continue to be celebrated and chronicled by fans and media members alike. Heck, even the 2007 Patriots, who failed to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy, continue to earn mention among the NFL’s all-time …

Getty Images While injuries have plagued them in recent years, the San Francisco 49ers are doing pretty well from that standpoint heading into Super Bowl LVIII. That doesn’t mean, however, that the 49ers are completely devoid of injury news.  On Wednesday, tight end George Kittle (toe) and defensive lineman Arik Armstead (knee/foot) were limited during the team’s first practice of …

Eric Bieniemy will not return to the Washington Commanders in 2024. Head coach Dan Quinn announced on Monday that he had spoken with Bieniemy after arriving in Washington, and they had a good talk, and he wished him nothing but the best moving forward. That led many to ask, what happens to Bieniemy in 2024? After Washington fired Ron Rivera …

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay defenseman Mikhail Sergachev had to leave the ice on a stretcher after his left leg bent at an awkward angle seven minutes into the second period of the Lightning’s game against the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old defenseman grabbed his left knee as he went down along the boards in the Lightning …

Left guard Joe Thuney was the only Chiefs player not to practice Wednesday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid called Thuney a long shot to play in the Super Bowl, but Thuney said Wednesday he is holding out hope. Running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was the only player limited. He remains on injured reserve and would have to be activated back …

Michigan State Football added a local kid to their 2024 class on Wednesday. Mason Nickel of Midland, Mich. officially signed with Michigan State on Wednesday. Nickel is a preferred walk-on prospect and is considered a defensive lineman. According to Ryan O’Bleness of Spartans Illustrated, Nickel picked Michigan State over offers from Ferris State, Saginaw Valley State and Michigan Tech. Nickel …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 7, 2024, 08:46 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Boston Bruins rookie center Matthew Poitras will effectively miss the rest of the regular season after having surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old, who had five goals and 15 points in 33 games, underwent an open …

Mahomes believes matching 49ers’ energy key to Super Bowl 58 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Patrick Mahomes has a feeling that lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy will be a tough ask for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, if they don’t match the 49ers’ intensity from start to finish. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Las Vegas, …

Getty Images Two of the NFL’s best teams all season are about to meet in a showdown to decide who’ll go down in history as champion. On one side, it’s the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs. On the other, we’ve got the star-studded San Francisco 49ers. The teams will clash in Super Bowl LVIII, and kickoff is approaching fast — just …

Feb. 7—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program will have a new-look offensive staff in 2024 after the departures of offensive coordinator Danny Freund and offensive line coach Joe Pawlak. On Wednesday, Fighting Hawks head coach Bubba Schweigert, speaking for the first time to the media about the coaching moves, said he’s excited about the direction of the offense. “It’s …

It’s just about ‘go’ time! For the first time, the NFL’s biggest game is being held in Las Vegas, and now Super Bowl LVIII will kick off in a matter of just a few days. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for a rematch after playing for the championship in February 2020. Super Bowl LVIII will …

USATSI It’s almost here! On Sunday — Feb. 11, 2024 — the defending NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will square off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII — and these two teams have been in this position before. As a matter of fact, these same teams played each other in the Super Bowl just four …

Feb. 7—Odessa High offensive lineman Gerardo Vazquez knows not everyone has an opportunity to play at the collegiate level. The four-year varsity football player doesn’t plan on taking anything for granted as he looks ahead towards the next chapter in his life. Vazquez signed his letter of intent to play college football at signing ceremony at the Holiday Inn on …

Patrick Mahomes is a much different quarterback than he was four years ago, when he helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl to end a championship drought stretching back five decades. He’s a different man, for that matter, a father of two these days with different priorities in life. Sometimes the two intersect, …