Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Whatever the on-field outcome of Super Bowl LVIII next Sunday, one thing is guaranteed: Few non-athletes have ever made, or will ever have, a bigger impact on the National Football League’s greatest game than Taylor Swift is having upon this year’s version. You can hate the above statement, love it, or (unlikely) be totally ambivalent …
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Retired QB Teddy Bridgewater immediately begins football HC role at alma mater after Lions’ season
Teddy Bridgewater’s next chapter has already begun. The former Detroit Lions quarterback is now head football coach at his alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School. The news of Bridgewater’s new gig was first reported by Andy Villamarzo of SBLive Sports on Friday. The 31-year-old served his duty as Jared Goff’s backup this season, a commitment that ended when the …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl national anthem: Get to know Reba McEntire, who will be performing ahead of Super Bowl 58
Getty Images We now know which teams will be playing in Super Bowl LVIII — the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. They won’t be the only headliners for the big game as their are some big-named performers during the biggest event in American sports. Earlier this month, the NFL announced that country icon Reba McEntire would be singing …
Read More »Texas expected to face more ‘Horns Down’ drama at TCU
Texas head coach Rodney Terry calls to his team during the first half of a game against LSU, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Houston. | Kevin M. Cox, Associated Press Texas basketball can’t shake the “Horns Down” drama. Texas head coach Rodney Terry makes a “Hook ‘em Horns” gesture after the Longhorns’ defeated Baylor in a game, Saturday, Jan 20, …
Read More »Last chance fantasy hockey draft – Sleepers, advice and picks
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 2, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Does your NHL Fantasy team stink? Beyond a reasonable point of redemption? Or maybe your current gaggle is humming along just fine, but you still feel the urge to start fantasy-fresh, armed with all the wisdom you’ve gathered since mid-October? Whatever the inspiration, …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl halftime show performer: Get to know Usher, possible special guests at Super Bowl 58 in Vegas
Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and businessman Usher will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. The eight-time Grammy Award winner will hit the stage after two quarters of football on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The game, as well as all performances, will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ with a family-oriented …
Read More »How will the FSU football depth chart shape up. A look at our projected two-deep on defense
Tour of Duty has begun for Florida State football as a rebuilt roster attempts to repeat as ACC Champions in 2024. The Seminoles are replacing a ton of talent on the offensive side of the ball, led by defensive end Jared Verse, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, cornerbacks Akeem Dent and Jarrian Jones, as well as linebackers Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune. All are headed …
Read More »UCLA’s Chip Kelly reportedly interested in NFL return. Where could he land?
UCLA head coach Chip Kelly is showing interest in a return to the NFL after six seasons with the Bruins. Kelly, who interviewed twice with the Las Vegas Raiders for their then-vacant offensive coordinator position, is also said to be interested in joining the staff of newly-appointed head coach Dan Quinn in Washington, NFL media reported. The Bruins’ coach previously …
Read More »Giants Mailbag: Will they add QB in NFL Draft, lure Bryce Huff from Jets?
This is an important offseason for the Giants. They wildly exceeded expectations in Joe Schoen‘s and Brian Daboll’s first year, setting unrealistic expectations for 2023. The step back was expected. They’re headed into Year 3 now, though. That’s usually when, at the minimum, you see a team begin to turn the corner. Will that happen for New York this year? …
Read More »Jabari Small by the numbers in 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl
The East-West Shrine Bowl took place Thursday at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, the indoor practice complex for the Dallas Cowboys. West defeated East, 26-11. Former Tennessee running back Jabari Small played for team West. He recorded 17 rushing yards on six attempts and one reception for three yards. Small appeared in 45 games at Tennessee from 2020-23. He recorded …
Read More »Kings fire coach Todd McLellan after bad January
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 2, 2024, 12:03 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Todd McLellan and replaced him with interim coach Jim Hiller for the rest of the season, the team announced Friday. Replacing McLellan is the latest development for the Kings in a season that has …
Read More »Ranking all 21 Super Bowls on CBS, with Chiefs vs. 49ers ready to make list
On Jan. 15, 1967, TV crews from CBS and NBC ascended upon the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for Super Bowl I. For the first and last time, the Super Bowl was broadcast by two different networks. In fact, Super Bowl I is the only Super Bowl that had to redo the second half opening kickoff, as one of the networks …
Read More »Where is Super Bowl 2024: Location, stadium, date, time, streaming, TV, how to watch 49ers vs. Chiefs
Super Bowl LVIII is fast approaching (nine days away), and the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have punched their tickets to the big game. Las Vegas was awarded the Super Bowl to conclude the 2023 season and the game will be played at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. This marks the first time Las Vegas …
Read More »Late-Manitowoc Lincoln football coach John Dixon to be inducted into WFCA Hall of Fame
MANITOWOC — Former Manitowoc Lincoln Ships football coach John Dixon, who passed away in 2014 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, is being posthumously inducted in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. The WFCA announced in a news release on Friday morning Dixon will be part of a 12-person induction class with the ceremony scheduled for April 6 at the …
Read More »Jets acquire C Sean Monahan from Canadiens for draft picks
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 12:20 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Winnipeg Jets have traded for Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan, filling a vital hole in their lineup. Montreal acquired a 2024 first-round draft pick and a 2027 conditional third-round pick from the Jets. Monahan, 29, is an unrestricted free agent this summer. A former …
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