Jan. 26—Grace Christian Academy in Weatherford announced last week that football coach Rick Smith will be the new head varsity football coach for the upcoming 2024 season, the program’s second season. Smith will be taking the reins from long time coach Bill Reed. Smith has served as both a head coach and an assistant coach for 23 years, making stops …

The Baltimore Ravens are activating Mark Andrews from injured reserve, and coach John Harbaugh said he expects the star tight end to play in this weekend’s AFC Championship Game against Kansas City. Andrews was a full participant in practice all week and does not have an injury status for Sunday. Andrews injured his ankle in a Nov. 16 win over …

Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde is a popular candidate for defensive coordinator openings around the league. Todd Archer of ESPN reports that the Packers, Rams and Falcons have sought permission to speak with Durde about their vacancy. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn might want to take Durde with him as defensive coordinator if Quinn gets a head coaching job. …

The NFL postseason is down to the final four teams, and while the remaining field includes three that were expected to be here — the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs — the third-seeded Detroit Lions, who will play in their first conference championship game since 1991, have also joined the party.  Given the four teams involved …

One of Auburn’s top recruiters is leaving the program to take on an on-field role. Trovon Reed, who played cornerback and wide receiver at Auburn and most recently served as Auburn’s Director of Football and Recruiting Relations, is heading to Orlando to become the next cornerbacks coach at UCF. The move will allow Reed to reunite with his college head …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 26, 2024, 03:03 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Forward Owen Tippett signed an eight-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, according to multiple reports. Tippett, who was moved to injured reserve this week with a lower-body injury, is in the midst of what could be the best …

Getty Images The Tennessee Titans introduced their new head coach Brian Callahan this week, and with his arrival comes plenty of change. There’s a new power structure in the front office, and a new philosophy on offense. Tennessee’s offense previously operated through star running back Derrick Henry, who is now a free agent. With his deal expiring and the arrival …

After a month of shuffling, Brian Kelly’s 2024 LSU coaching staff is set. The 2024 staff will look a lot different than the one you saw last year. There will be new coordinators on both sides of the ball and the defensive side of the ball is almost completely new. A few of these guys might be new to the …

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst It’s the NFL’s conference championship week, and we are down to the last three games of the football season.  The divisional round was a push for me as I went 3-3, bringing my season tally to 59-43-2.  I have seven picks on deck for this week’s pair of title …

Bills linebackers coach Bobby Babich’s name is a popular one in this year’s defensive coordinator market. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Dolphins have requested an interview with Babich. The Packers did the same thing on Friday and the Giants requested permission to speak to Babich after parting ways with Wink Martindale. The Dolphins announced a mutual parting …

It is never too early to plan, especially regarding recruiting. That is what Hugh Freeze and his staff are doing by reaching out to one of the top running back options from the 2027 class. Arwin Jackson, an All-American running back from Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida, announced Thursday that he has picked up an offer from Auburn. Despite …

The Baltimore Ravens are in the AFC championship game for the fifth time in franchise history, advancing to the conference championship for the first time in 11 seasons. Baltimore will host an AFC title game for the first time since 1971, back when the city was the home of the Colts.  Baltimore has been arguably the best team in football …

Jim Harbaugh watch has officially concluded. The defending College Football Playoff national champion head coach officially left Michigan and returned to the NFL as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Harbaugh is no stranger to the pros. He was a player in the league for over a decade and was head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14. He’s …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJan 26, 2024, 02:40 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Nearly there. With only six games spread over three days to start next week, this Friday to Sunday stretch sets the table for attentive fantasy managers to hit the upcoming All-Star break on the upswing. As is common this time of week, we’re …

Right now is a popular time to ask what’s next for Michigan. Questions come to mind like: Who will be the next Wolverines coach after Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the Chargers? Will Michigan promote Sherrone Moore or entertain a highly qualified collection of external hires? And, no matter who gets the job, how many players will enter the transfer portal …