Yearly Archives: 2024

Joe Namath discusses the difficulties of replacing Nick Saban

Nick Saban’s retirement as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide has sent shockwaves across the nation and with an empty office in the Mal Moore Athletics Complex, everyone is weighing in on who could potentially replace the GOAT in Tuscaloosa. Even legendary Alabama quarterback Joe Namath is discussing Coach Saban’s retirement and how difficult it will be to …

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We’re going to work to get Michael Pittman back

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. Pittman added that he’s loved his four years …

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The painful truth about the Alabama coaching search

The dust has finally settled and now there sits an empty office at the Mal Moore Athletics Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The office will sit empty until one of the biggest coaching hires in all of North American sports is made. Who on planet Earth will replace Nick Saban? His decision to retire from coaching shocked the nation in ways …

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, big question for each team

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the Power Rankings! Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander’s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the …

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PGA Tour Enterprises has interest in NFL executive Brian Rolapp

The NFL could soon be losing one of its key executives. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp is under consideration to lead the organization likely to be dubbed “PGA Tour Enterprises.” The entity does not even exist, however, and it hinges on the ongoing talks of PGA Tour, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, …

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Bold predictions for second half of the 2023-24 NHL season

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 07:05 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 regular season is nearing its midway point, offering as many surprises off the ice as in the standings. (Seriously: If the league wants the regular season to be a series of highlight-reel goals and serial drama among players and teams, followed by …

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Tush push is big advantage for Eagles, have to keep them out of short yardage

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says the best way to stop the Eagles from using their “tush push” quarterback sneak is not to let their offense get into short-yardage situations in the first place. Bowles said he hopes his defense is consistently putting the Eagles’ offense into third-and-long situations on Monday night so he doesn’t have to worry about Jalen Hurts’ …

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Former Husker Casey Thompson commits to Oklahoma

A former Husker is returning home to finish his college football career. Quarterback Casey Thompson announced on Twitter that he is transferring to Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility. Thompson spent one year at Nebraska after spending four seasons at Texas. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native would then transfer to Florida Atlantic but would tear his ACL three games …

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When is the Super Bowl?

The champions of the AFC and the NFC will vie for the Lombardi Trophy (Getty Images) One of sports’ biggest events, the annual spectacular of the Super Bowl returns in 2024 as the NFL’s showpiece decider heads for a new location. Las Vegas will host the game for the first time: Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 and built at a …

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Oregon Ducks get commitment from Texas A&M WR Evan Stewart

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks continue to work their magic in the transfer portal, this time getting a commitment from the No. 1 available player, and the No. 2 overall player in the 2024 cycle, former Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart. Stewart has been rated by 247Sports as a 5-star transfer, and is the second-highest-rated player to enter …

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Lions may use Amon-Ra St. Brown on punt returns on Sunday

NFL teams rarely use their No. 1 wide receiver on special teams, but the Lions may do it on Sunday. Khalif Raymond, who returned every punt for the Lions during the regular season, was injured in the regular-season finale and is unlikely to play against the Rams. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said St. Brown might get the call …

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