Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 16, 2024, 09:22 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Blake Wheeler saw his regular season end in the New York Rangers’ win over Montreal on Thursday night, as the veteran forward injured his right leg. As the Rangers prepare for their Stadium Series game against the New York Islanders on …

Falcons GM explains why feelings on Justin Fields might have changed since 2021 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chasing players a team previously passed on isn’t always the easiest pill for NFL general managers to swallow. It’s the same energy as cutting ties with a player a GM might’ve sacrificed a lot to acquire. But sometimes, for the …

Feb. 16—They’re going to miss Dontay. If the Corsicana Tiger football team had to name the most versatile, most reliable and overall most talented player — on and off the field — over the past four seasons, the choice would be an easy one — Dontay Thomas. Thomas signed a letter of intent this week, accepting a football scholarship from …

Steve McMichael, the former defensive tackle who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last week as he battles ALS, is improving after he was hospitalized yesterday. McMichael’s family released a statement detailing McMichael’s condition and expressing optimism that he’ll be back home soon. “Steve is responding to the antibiotics administered for treatment of his UTI. He is …

SOUTH BEND — The Golden Years will continue for Notre Dame football’s highly rated defense. According to a source, defensive coordinator Al Golden has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2027 season. Football Scoop was the first to report that Golden, 54, had agreed to terms that are believed to align with the four-year, $9 million deal …

Luke Del Rio is going from one Washington to another. Del Rio, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach the past two seasons, is set to become the University of Washington’s offensive analyst, Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports reports. Del Rio served on the same staff with his father, Jack, who was defensive coordinator of the Commanders from 2020 until his firing …

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff are among the hottest teams recruiting in the 2025 class and recently landed in the Top 4 for a top recruit at a position of need. Evans (Ga.) high school four-star interior offensive lineman Mason Short took to social media Friday to announce his final four schools, with Clemson making the cut. The …

‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 1 and 2 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Friday, Apple TV+ debuted its 10-part series on the New England Patriots’ 20-year dynastic run. “The Dynasty,” based on author Jeff Benedict’s book of the same title, chronicles the story of the Patriots from the day they drafted Drew Bledsoe in 1993 …

Feb. 16—MITCHELL — Alex Kretzschmar can hardly believe his new title: Dakota Wesleyan head football coach. It was just three years ago, after all, that Kretzschmar phoned Ross Cimpl, offering his services as a volunteer staff member for the Tigers. Fast forward to Monday morning, when Cimpl informed Kretzschmar that after 12 years as DWU’s head coach he was taking …

The Steelers are officially on the clock to host the event where every team is on the clock. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Steelers officially submitted a bid on Friday to host the 2026 or 2027 NFL draft. Today was the deadline for doing so. “I think we’re optimistic that we’ll bring it here in the not-too-distant …

The Georgia Bulldogs face three SEC contenders on the road next season in Alabama, Texas and Ole Miss. According to one writer who covers the Bulldogs, it’s the Texas Longhorns who will get the most focus this offseason. DawgNation beat writer Mike Griffin had the following to say of the matchup between Texas and Georgia. “Georgia doesn’t think too much, …

It’s been 18 years since Jerome Bettis retired at the podium after helping the Steelers win Super Bowl XL. Since then, the player known affectionately as “The Bus” has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Steelers Hall of Honor. Bettis also hosts a show in Pittsburgh, where he has continued to work with …

The UNC men’s basketball program will host the Virginia Tech Hokies as they look to bounce back from their disappointing road loss to Syracuse. Zone defense once again played a role in disrupting UNC’s offensive attack, as teams have been able to slow down the Tar Heels fast-paced offense. On the flip side, the Tar Heels defense has also been …

Getty Images Pop star Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of one of the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.  A GoFundMe fundraiser was started to support the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, who was killed in the shooting. Swift gave two $50,000 donations in the act of kindness. “Sending my deepest …

C.J. Stroud’s agency sent a message to the NFL. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made the warnings about his pre-NFL Draft cognition test results look foolish this season, and now the agency that represents him is taking things a step further. Athletes First is reportedly directing its 2024 prospects to forego all intelligence testing in …