The first NFL head coaching vacancy to be filled was the last one to open: The New England Patriots announced that Jerod Mayo would be promoted from linebackers coach one day after the team announced Bill Belichick was departing “amicably” following 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles. Belichick was the eighth head coach to step down either during or …

There could be some drama developing in Philadelphia.  Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has deleted all content related to his current team off his Instagram page. Brown has also deactivated his X (formally Twitter) account. While deleting some content could mean nothing, it is naturally causing speculation that Brown is not happy with how things are going in Philly. When …

It’s a feeling he has long dreamed of, but Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed winning the national title was even better than he’d imagined. “It restarts every day, you wake up and it’s ‘yeah, we did that, we did that,'” Harbaugh told the Free Press on Friday during a team visit to University of Michigan Health’s C.S. Mott Children’s …

Six games are on the docket for Super Wild Card Weekend as the NFL opens up the postseason and the race to Super Bowl LVIII begins. Of course, just as it is throughout the regular season, injuries certainly will play a key role in who ultimately is hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when the dust settles. And that includes this weekend …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games weekly. Last week, we finished …

Alabama has moved quickly to identify Nick Saban’s successor as head football coach. Washington coach Kalen DeBoer, 49, has informed his team that he will be accepting the Crimson Tide job to replace the legendary Saban, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 seasons leading the program, according to multiple reports.  DeBoer’s buyout to leave the Huskies stands at …

Getty Images The NFL is not looking to move the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills Super Wild Card Weekend matchup due to extreme weather, but the Bills do need some help moving snow. On Friday, the Bills posted a “help wanted” ad to clear Highmark Stadium for Sunday’s postseason showdown. The Bills are looking for interested persons who can come …

The Packers re-signed cornerback David Long to the practice squad Friday. Long could be active Sunday with Jaire Alexander questionable to play with an ankle injury and Eric Stokes on injured reserve. The team released running back Kenyan Drake from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The Packers claimed Long off waivers from the Panthers on Dec. 5. He …

USC was set to have a challenging schedule in 2024, playing against the two teams that competed in this past season’s national championship game: the Washington Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines. To be sure, USC still faces a very tough schedule. However, while there is uncertainty about the future of Michigan’s head coach, Jim Harbaugh, in Ann Arbor, it is …

Jan 12, 2024, 06:00 PM ET OTTAWA, Ontario — Shane Pinto skated with his Ottawa Senators teammates on Friday and may play in an NHL game on Jan. 21 after becoming the first player in the league’s modern era to be suspended for gambling. Pinto was suspended for 41 games, half the season, in October, for violating NHL gambling policies. …

Let’s just take a minute to realize how wild it is that it’s come to this. While every star does fade and Bill Belichick was never going to coach forever, it’s remarkable to see how quickly the bottom has fallen out on the New England Patriots and the head coach’s tenure with the franchise. Just two seasons ago after the …

The Washington Commanders continue to add to their front office under new owner Josh Harris, as they’ve hired former San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their new general manager, according to a report from ESPN on Friday morning. Earlier this week, Washington hired former Minnesota Vikings general manager Chris Spielman and former Golden State Warriors general manager …

Alabama went just 67-55 in the decade before Nick Saban came to Tuscaloosa and turned the Tide into the winningest machine in college football. It was just 39-41 in SEC play, including three 2-6 seasons. There were losses to Northern Illinois, Southern Miss and Central Florida. There were still moments for Bear Bryant’s old program — namely a couple of …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield returned to practice Friday, getting limited work. Mayfield missed Thursday’s practice with injuries to his ribs and an ankle. He picked up the ankle injury in the Week 18 win over the Panthers after injuring his ribs in Week 17, which kept him out of last Wednesday’s practice. Left tackle Tristan Wirfs (illness) and linebacker K.J. …

The final week of the 2023 NFL season turned out to be a crazy one, and I’m pretty sure nearly everyone would agree with that — except for maybe Jaguars fans, who are probably too depressed to agree or disagree with anything this week. If you see a Jaguars fan at any point this offseason, please give them a hug. …