AUBURN — Auburn football will pay new defensive coordinator DJ Durkin $1.2 million in Year 1, according to a copy of his contract obtained by the Montgomery Advertiser on Tuesday. The deal is set to run from Feb. 1, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2027. Durkin, who was announced in his new role Jan. 31, will see his compensation increase by …

Shanahan explains why he doesn’t regret Super Bowl overtime decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — While many of the 49ers’ players were unaware of the NFL’s playoff overtime rules, quarterback Brock Purdy made sure he got things straight. Purdy said he went to quarterbacks coach Brian Griese at the end of regulation to get squared …

The Pac-12 has started the process of moving on from commissioner George Kliavkoff as 10 programs prepare to exit the conference this summer. Teresa Gould, the conference’s deputy commissioner, has been targeted as Kliavkoff’s replacement, according to Yahoo Sports.  The proposed change in leadership is hardly a surprise given the effective dissolution of the West Coast’s premier athletic conference, which leaves …

Getty Images Andy Reid captured his third Super Bowl title when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, one that has a significant place in NFL history. Not only is Reid the fifth head coach with three Super Bowl titles, but he won the Super Bowl in his 25th season as a head coach. Since Reid won …

Bosa insinuates 49ers’ defense was ill-prepared to face Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — Could the 49ers’ defense have been more prepared for Super Bowl LVIII? Nick Bosa appears to think so. There was complete raw emotion from all players after their heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but there also were …

The full list of the 321 prospects invited to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine was released on Tuesday, featuring 52 players from the Pac-12. From Deion Sanders’ first team at Colorado, wide receiver Xavier Weaver was the only player who earned an invite. Weaver led the Buffs with 68 receptions and 908 yards on the season, plus four touchdowns. The …

Getty Images When you win the Super Bowl, not only do you get a ring and a trophy, but you also get a nice paycheck for the game.  Every player on the winning team gets paid the same amount, and for Super Bowl LVIII, that means that each Chiefs player will be getting $164,000 for the team’s 25-22 win over …

Shanahan confident 49ers will return ‘hungry’ again for 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was difficult to find any reason to feel upbeat as the 49ers cleaned out their lockers and prepared for another Super Bowl-less offseason, but coach Kyle Shanahan and many key players were confident that their championship hunger has not subsided. Shanahan emulated …

Tennessee football’s Bru McCoy on Tuesday posted a positive update on his road to recovery from a gruesome, season-ending ankle injury. The Vols receiver posted a brief video of himself on Instagram Stories: The clip showed him jogging on a treadmill with the captions, “1%” and, “Will speed it up more next week.” Here’s the clip, as captured on X …

USATSI If Justin Jefferson remains in Minnesota, it appears that Kirk Cousins might be as well. The Minnesota Vikings star receiver reportedly wants to know the team’s plans at quarterback before he commits to a long-term deal, according to NFL Media.  Jefferson has been an advocate for the team keeping Cousins, who is set to become a free agent after playing …

Matt Corral has signed with the Birmingham Stallions, the UFL announced Tuesday. Corral, 25, was a third-round draft choice of the Panthers in 2022 after starring at Ole Miss. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve after injuring his foot in training camp, and the Panthers waived him out of training camp in 2023. The Patriots claimed him off …

Baylor football got a huge commitment on Tuesday from four-star running back Caden Knighten. A member of the class of 2025, Knighten is ranked as the No. 23 running back in the nation in the 247Sports Composite, where he is also the No. 7 recruit in Oklahoma. Last year in 12 games played, he had 2,278 rushing yards and 35 …

USATSI Sauce Gardner gave his opinion on Super Bowl LVIII — like many people on social media — even if the All-Pro cornerback’s take wasn’t well received by a San Francisco 49ers player. Charvarius Ward clearly didn’t like the Jets star’s post, which stated “I told y’all. The 9ers might look better on paper but the Chiefs always find a way.”  …

Aiyuk wants to stay with 49ers ‘if that’s the right move’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is addressing some of the cryptic social media posts out there suggesting he will be parting ways with the 49ers. When asked to specifically explain the message he wants to get out there about his upcoming contract extension …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 13, 2024, 09:15 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that veteran winger Phil Kessel will work out this week in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where the team’s AHL affiliate team is located. Kessel has not played since last season, when he won his third Stanley Cup …