The college football world was shaken on Wednesday afternoon after it was announced that Alabama head coach Nick Saban decided to retire following a career that spanned 28 seasons. The news of his retirement could benefit Auburn in a myriad of ways, including the recruiting trail. Shortly after Chris Low of ESPN broke the news of Saban’s retirement, Hayes Fawcett …

The Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs for the first time in three years this past season, but still finished with a winning record at 9-8. Star quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in November that put the entire campaign in jeopardy, but backup quarterback Jake Browning came in and went 4-3 as the starter. The Washington product won three …

Jan 10, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Corey Perry met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week and remains eligible to sign with any team, according to multiple reports. The private meeting did not have anything to do with Perry’s eligibility, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity. Perry requested …

The 2023 NFL season flew by but the 2024 NFL offseason is off to a slow start, with the possibility of some big names holding up coaching movement. Until freshly minted national champion Jim Harbaugh and six-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick figure out their situations, we could be in a bit of a holding pattern.  As such, we currently …

Alabama football coach Nick Saban retired on Wednesday, leaving behind an incredible coaching career that included a lengthy peak with the Crimson Tide. Just how successful was he? It can be quantified in a lot of ways. Below is a look at Saban’s career, by the numbers: 297 On-field wins, record 297-71-1 (five from 2007 vacated by NCAA) 292 NCAA-recognized …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Jaguars coach Doug Pederson was justified in relieving defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell of his duties.  Down the stretch of 2023, when Jacksonville had the chance to secure its second straight AFC South title and playoff berth, the defense collapsed. The tackling drastically regressed. Derrick Henry’s eruption in the regular-season finale, which eliminated the Jaguars from …

Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll didn’t always see eye-to-eye in Seattle, but Wilson is remembering Carroll fondly today. Following the news that Carroll has been fired as the Seahawks’ head coach, Wilson wrote on social media that he is thankful for his time playing with Carroll. “One of the Greatest Ever,” Wilson wrote of Carroll. “’Keep Shooting’ Coach. Grateful for …

Just when you thought the coaching carousel in college football was coming to a full and complete stop, a gigantic meteor hit the college football world on Wednesday evening. Alabama head coach Nick Saban reportedly has decided to retire, bringing a close to one of the best coaching careers in college football history. And with the retirement of Saban, one …

There’s nothing like being on a roll heading into the playoffs. That’s me. Finally. I went 11-5 against the spread last week and 10-6 straight up with my NFL picks. I feel like the Buffalo Bills on a winning streak. My ATS record is now 134-127-11, so well over .500. My straight-up record is 168-104. The season has been a …

Getty Images Jim Harbaugh has flirted with a return to the NFL for years. But now, with a national championship under his belt, the Michigan head coach could finally be primed to make the leap back. Harbaugh has repeatedly deflected questions about a potential move, but he’s already been linked to several NFL openings while reportedly hiring famed agent Don …

The NFL draft will be here before you know it, which means several draft-eligible players are receiving invites to various pre-draft showcases. The Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the biggest around and is coached by an NFL staff. It was announced this morning on the Senior Bowl’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account that Penn State cornerback Kalen King …

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will reportedly get a third season at the helm, but offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, among other assistants, were fired on Wednesday. Could the Bears turn to a former quarterback of their own to fill one of those vacancies? The recently retired Chase Daniel expressed on X, formerly known as …

Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith missed the Week 18 game a foot injury. He is improving, and owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that he is optimistic about Smith’s chances of playing Sunday. Smith was limited in Wednesday’s practice. The Cowboys rested cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), right …

If the Dolphins had beaten the Bills in Week 18, they’d be getting ready to play a wild-card game in the balmy weather of Miami, but due to their loss, they’re now headed to Kansas City for what will likely be the coldest game in franchise history.  When the Dolphins and Chiefs kick off on Saturday night, the temperature is …

NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports. The 72-year-old Saban restored a Crimson Tide program once ruled by Paul “Bear” Bryant to the top of college football after …