Yearly Archives: 2024

Taylor Swift inspiring new Chiefs fans, bettors — and even a song

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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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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? …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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